Community Development Dept.
SteelHouse – Building plans were approved for structural seismic upgrades at 3644 Eastham Dr.
Airport Marina Ford – Building plans were approved for the installation of a parts carousel at 6002 Centinela Ave.
Apple, Inc. – The Building Safety Division issued a building permit for a 73,024-square foot tenant improvement for minor demolition work, new non-structural partitions, new doorways, new finishes, and modifications to existing electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems at 8550 Higuera St.
Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies – Building plans were approved ofor a new retail store at 10814 Jefferson Blvd.
Target Corp. – Building plans were submitted for a tenant improvement for an interior remodel, fixtures, restrooms, entry area, grocery, fitting rooms, guest services, office area, reconfigure Starbucks office and check lanes at 10820 Jefferson Blvd.
Westfield Culver City – Lenscrafters submitted building plans for a 5,156-square foot tenant improvement for an optometrist store.
L.A. Bite – A final building inspection was completed by the Building Safety Division for an 11,756-square foot tenant improvement at 12100 E. Washington Blvd.
Blue Bottle Coffee – A final building inspection was completed by the Building Safety Division for a new coffee shop at (The Platform), 8830 Washington Blvd.
Spring – The Building Safety Division issued a building permit for a 746-square foot tenant improvement for a new retail store at (The Platform) 8840 Washington Blvd.
Parabellum – The Building Safety Division issued a building permit for a 454-square foot tenant improvement for Parabellum, a leather goods retail store at (The Platform) 8840 Washington Blvd.
Fire Dept.
El Niño Preparation – In anticipaton of last week’s El Niño storms, which dumped five inches of rain on Culver City, residents lined up at Fire Station 1 to fill sandbags. During the week, the Public Works Dept. delivered six trucks of sand and 3,000 bags. For future storms, residents are reminded that this service is available for emergent or emergency flooding conditions only. They are asked to adhere to the 25-bag per household policy.
According to the National Weather Service, El Niño storms will continue through March. Take time to prepare or review emergency plans and supplies. www.culvercity.org/emergencyprep.
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Dept.
Christmas Day Luncheon – The 45-year luncheon tradition at the Senior Center, sponsored by the Senior Citizens Assn., brought out almost 200 participants. Ronnie Jayne entertained and 40 volunteers from Temple Akiba helped. Businesses providing an elaborate meal: Joxer Daly’s Irish Pub delivered 15 20-pound turkeys, cooked, carved and ready for pickup on Christmas morning, the Doubletree Hotel provided five gallons of gravy, dressing came from Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, fingerling potatoes from The Culver Hotel, five gallons of country gravy from Honey’s Kettle Fried Chicken, and cranberry sauce from Akasha restaurant.
Police Dept.
Culver Crest Neighborhood Watch – Lt. Sam Agaiby and Animal Service Officer Corolla Fleeger attended this meeting and spoke about the coyote management plan that will be presented to the City Council.
New Officer Sworn In — Chief Scott Bixby held a swearing-in ceremony for two new officers, John Tropeano and Daniel Gigliobianco.
Public Works Dept.
Energy Consumption — City Hall’s use of electricity was down 14 percent from December 2014 to last month.
Conserve Water – West Basin will hold a free rain barrel distribution on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11. Using a rain barrel to collect and reuse water reduces the amount of water flowing into storm drains, local waterways and ensures that every drop of water is being used effectively.
Participants Must:
- Be a resident in West Basin’s service area (www.westbasin.org/maps)
- Be registered to participate in the program
Rain Barrel Must:
- Be mounted in a way that allows the barrel to receive water unimpeded from a rain gutter.
- Not block or restrict access to walkways or pathways.
- Be elevated six inches off the ground on a solid foundation.
- Be strapped to your home for safety if the height of the barrel is two times greater than the width.
- Home must have rain gutters and downspouts
To register, go to www.sbesc.com or call the South Bay Environmental Services Center at 310.371.4633.
Rain Gardens – Culver City Rain Gardens capture rain and surface runoff, filters noxious contaminants that would otherwise flow into the Ballona Creek, and beautifies the urban landscape. Residents’ help is needed to weed, water and maintain the garden to give the newly planted natives time to take root and thrive. Community Service hours will be given along with plenty of feel- good vibes for a job well done in helping to keep waterways clean.
Bring water, sunscreen, a snack if desired, and p wear closed-toed shoes. Tools and gloves provided. Cleanups are from 10 to 1.
South Creek Side Location – Commercial (South Creek Side)
At the end of Pearson Avenue, 500 feet from Jefferson Boulevard. Parking is available on Jefferson Boulevard on either side of Pearson Avenue.
Saturday, March 12 – May 14
North Creek Side Location – Residential (North Creek Side)
At the end of Jackson Avenue behind locked gate opened for the event. For GPS navigation, use 4306 Jackson Ave. Park anywhere along Jackson.
Feb. 20, April 9 – June 18
Contact Mark Abramson at 310.490.0279.
Battery Replacement – The Public Works-Maintenance Operations Division has begun its annual parking meter battery replacement. Staff will replace 1,000 parking meter batteries citywide to ensure they are all fresh and maintain the functionality of all the meters. This process only applies to non-credit card accepting meters that utilize 9-volt batteries that do not have the capability of alerting staff when they need to be replaced, like the credit card accepting units.
Smart Landscaping Classes — West Basin Municipal Water District and its member agencies are partnering with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to offer free training classes on water smart landscaping. These classes introduce a holistic approach to landscape design and maintenance that emphasizes water-use efficiency.
The first workshop will have many topics to cover. This three-hour seminar is fast-paced and informative. It will offer solutions to common landscape problems. Participants will learn to think about landscapes from the soil up. In addition, they will learn how to design landscapes that are sustainable in the Southern California climate.
Course covers use of native plants and edibles, water-efficient irrigation devices, smart sprinkler controllers, rainwater capture, permeable materials, and onsite water retention.
Class Details
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6 to 9, Dan Patacchia Room, City Hall.
To register, call 310.371.4633 or see www.sbesc.com.
Bridge Expansion Joint Repair – The city’s contractor completed the expansion joint repairs on the Duquesne Bridge. The existing deteriorated joint steel plates were replaced with thicker/stiffer plates. The work was completed over several Saturdays.
Mr. Nachbar, the city manager, may be contacted at john.nachbar@culvercity.org
