Albert Vera Jr.
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- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 2:51:04
- Avg per meeting
- 17:06
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Top issues during term (20)
Better Overland Project Phases 1 and 3
Residents cited a roughly $20 million project cost that staff did not fully explain at a Rotary meeting.
Proposed Apartment Project at Lafayette and Braddock — School Safety and Traffic Concerns
Unknown — the project's costs and any city obligations weren't discussed tonight.
Community Workforce Agreement with Building Trades
Proponents say PLAs save 10-15% via efficiency; staff cautioned small projects may face reduced competition.
Safer Fox Hills Project and Pavement Rehabilitation
Construction cost to be determined by bidding; grant-supported improvements to sidewalks and crossings.
Five-Year Homeless Plan 2026-2031
The plan references roughly $500 million in forecast funding needs over five years.
Arts District Business Improvement District Assessment
A 2027 assessment on Arts District businesses, amount set by the levy resolution.
November 2026 ballot measures (TOT tax and Vote 16)
Roughly $1 million more per year for each percentage point — about $2 million annually once fully phased in.
Homeless Plan update
Members flagged that the plan's executive summary understated available state funding, including roughly $100 million in Homekey funds for 2026-27 and $250,000 the city receives from LA County's Measure A agency.
Field conditions report
Synthetic turf removal and replacement could burden violators; a 2018-adjacent comparison showed turf advocates claim cost savings, but opponents cite runoff and disposal costs.
Transit Oriented Development Alternative Plan Options
No direct cost cited, but the plan shapes where thousands of potential housing units — and future tax base — land.
Death of bus operator Bruce Rodriguez
Starting bus operator pay is under $25/hour per a former employee, raising retention concerns.
Better Overland and Sepulveda Connects
Better Overland phases are largely grant-funded; phase three has a $350,000 gap and Safer Fox Hills a $2 million gap for minimal viable products.
city council election
The election itself won’t hit your wallet directly, but the winners and ballot measures will shape how city tax dollars are spent and whether taxes or fees change.
Sepulveda Connects Conceptual Plan
Not specified at the conceptual-plan stage.
Parks and Recreation Budget Priorities for FY 2026-2027
The recommendations could influence how city funds are spent on parks and recreation programs in FY 2026-2027, though no dollar figures were specified in the agenda.
FY 2026-2027 budget recommendations for cultural affairs
The city is shifting to a two-year budget cycle, which staff hope will streamline grant and program planning.
Youth sports programs report
Police Chief Transition
There may be some recruitment and interim staffing costs, but no major budget change has been announced.
Citywide Data Privacy Program
Not specified in the published agenda.
Future of the Committee's Subcommittees
Better coordination could reduce duplicated staff time spent supporting two overlapping housing bodies.
Decisions during term (371)
Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Continuation of PH-1: Site Plan Review for 40-Unit Housing Project at 4076-4080 Lafayette Place (P2026-0156-SPR-DOBI)
Receive and File Correspondence
Adjournment
Consent Calendar (C-1 through C-14, as amended)
CC:HA:SA - CONSENT ITEM: APPROVAL OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR OCTOBER 3, 2026 TO OCTOBER 16, 2026.
CC:HA:SA:PA - CONSENT ITEM: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 13, 2026.
CC - CONSENT ITEM: APPROVAL OF A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WEAVER CONSULTANTS GROUP FOR CULVER CITY TRANSFER STATION MISTING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT & RELOCATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $160,000.
CC - CONSENT ITEM: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY FOR A GRANT OPPORTUNITY THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM FOR UP TO…
CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CWE FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $195,000 FOR THE CITYWIDE BIORETENTION BASIN PROJECT, PW006; AND (2)…
CC - CONSENT ITEM: APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR $25,977.81 IN GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PATRICK LEAHY BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP.
CC - CONSENT ITEM: ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2027 ANNUAL WORK PLAN AND LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS.
CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) APPROVAL OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SMARTRISE ELEVATORS, INC. IN AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $356,315 TO MODERNIZE FOUR ELEVATORS IN CITY PARKING STRUCTURES, FOR A…
CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT THROUGH SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP., OR ANY APPROVED LARGE ACCOUNT RESELLER (LAR), UTILIZING THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT, FOR A…
Acceptance of artist proposal for 'Culver Current' repairs, upgrades, and 2028 deaccessioning plan
Approval of August 25, 2026 special meeting minutes (C-1)
Approval of September 15, 2026 regular meeting minutes (C-2)
Future of the subcommittees (A-2)
Approval of Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2026
Amendment: Raise residential/mixed-use native-planting requirement from 25% to 50%
Amendment: Elevate pollinator-support language in the code
Voting record (63)
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THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: OVERRULE AND DENY ALL PROTESTS AND ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE.
C-3: Lux Bus America Co. temporary use agreement renewal (Apple commuter shuttle)
PH-1: Downtown Culver City BID 2027 work plan and assessment ordinance
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ITEM C-3.
AWARD AN IN-KIND, OFF-CYCLE SPECIAL EVENTS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LOS ANGELES FOR THE FILM SCHOOL DAY EVENT AND DESIGNATE THE EVENT AS CITY-SPONSORED WHILE NOT PROVID
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW USE CLASSIFICATION, STANDARDS AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FLEET SERVICES AS SHOWN IN ATTACHMENT 1 WITH ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE TO BE ADDED.
Item C-12: $1,000 In-Kind Grant to Artificial Intelligence Los Angeles
Item C-14: Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Services Ordinance
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Urgency Ordinance for Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Services (PH-1)
He opposes emergency ordinances when a regular ordinance is already in the queue and no applications can be approved within 30 days.
Introduction of AV Fleet Services Ordinance (First Reading, PH-1)
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING, PUBLISHING, AND POSTING OF PUBLIC NOTICE.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW USE CLASSIFICATION, STANDARDS AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FLEET SERVICES AS SHOWN IN ATTACHMENT
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW USE CLASSIFICATION, STANDARDS AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FLEET SERVICES AS SHOWN IN ATTACHMENT
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PUZA THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM C-14.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR FISH AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. ADOPT AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS OR ENTITLEMENTS F
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMBER VERA AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER O'BRIEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, CULVER CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD, REDEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY B
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR FISH AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: APPROVE THE VOTE 16 ARGUMENT LANGUAGE IN FAVOR OF THE QUESTION.
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR FISH AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MCMORRIN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: APPROVE THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THE QUESTION RELATED TO THE BALLOT MEASURE TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTERS AT TH
MOVED BY VICE MAYOR FISH AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PUZA THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. APPROVE A ONE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR ROBOTIC PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES IN CULVER CITY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL'
MOVED BY COUNCIL MEMEBR MCMORRIN AND SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR FISH THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. DIRECT STAFF TO PROVIDE OUTREACH TO STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES; AND, 2. DIRECT STAFF TO
C-14 Jubilo Village Assignment and Assumption Agreements
A-2 Vote 16 Ballot Argument
A-2 Transient Occupancy Tax Ballot Argument
A-5 Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Moratorium
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT THE PROPOSED AMENDED RESOLUTION TO PLACE A MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF CULVER CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 TO I
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED BY 3:00 P.M. ON JULY 27, 2026.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL AND/OR CERTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS TO SUBMIT PRIMARY BALLOT ARGUMENTS REGARDING THE BALLOT MEASURE; AND, 2. CREATE AN AD HOC SUBCO
Adopt resolution placing Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax) increase on November 3, 2026 ballot
He wanted a dedicated allocation for tourism marketing rather than general-fund use.
APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM C-3 .
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO RETURN WITH A RESOLUTION AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR APPROVAL BY THE VOTERS.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL: ADOPT AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY NEW BUILDING PERMITS OR ENTITLEMENTS FOR NEW DRIVE THROUGH USES FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS AND
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVE AND FILE THE AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICES AND CORRESPONDENCE.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Item C-3 — Safer Fox Hills Project Phase 1 (CIP No. PZ923)
Recused out of an abundance of caution.
PH-2 — Interim Urgency Ordinance Extending Drive-Through Moratorium
A-2 — Transient Occupancy Tax Increase Direction (14% to 16%)
Insufficient hotel outreach; pricing is the city's main competitive advantage and no guarantee funds go to tourism.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 FOR ONE BALLOT MEASURE AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER T
C-12: Special events grants, $259,000 (bifurcated)
A-1: Place voting-age charter amendment (YV) on November ballot
Opposed bypassing the initiative signature process to place the measure directly on the ballot.
PH-1 $48M lease revenue bonds
Objected to borrowing to cover the Jubilee commitment and saddling taxpayers with roughly $84 million in repayment over 30 years.
PH-2 FY 2026-2027 budget package
Maintained the budget is not genuinely balanced because borrowed money fills the gap and Jubilee spending is not good stewardship.
C-4 — Legislative and Policy Platform
Opposed removal of local control language, saying it takes power away from the council.
A-2: Digital Kiosk Siting Plan Approval
Public Finance Authority bond resolution and uses of proceeds (A-2)
Fiscal concerns: structural deficit, pension liability, and reliance on business revenue.