title
CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Creation of an Ad Hoc Film and Media Policy City Council Subcommittee; and (2) Appointment of Mayor Dan O’Brien and Vice Mayor Freddy Puza as the Members of the Subcommittee.
body
Meeting Date: August 11, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Elaine Warner/ Office of Economic and Cultural Development
Phone Number: (310) 253-5777
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) City Council (08/07/2025)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (07/21/2025)
______________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) create an Ad Hoc Film and Media Policy City Council Subcommittee; and (2) appoint Mayor Dan O’Brien and Vice Mayor Freddy Puza as Members of the Subcommittee.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On July 14, 2025, Mayor O’Brien requested, and received a majority consensus from the City Council, to agendize a request to create an Ad Hoc Film and Media Policy Subcommittee and appoint himself and Vice Mayor Puza as members. The objective of the Subcommittee would be to review current challenges facing productions and provide potential recommendations to encourage increased filming opportunities in Culver City. Local filming/production supports the economy, creation and retention of jobs, small businesses and the entertainment industry and related sectors at large.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The is no fiscal impact related to the creation of this ad hoc subcommittee.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
MOTION
That the City Council:
1. Create an Ad Hoc Film and Media Policy City Council Subcommittee; and
2. Appoint Mayor Dan O’Brien and Vice Mayor Freddy Puza as Members of the Subcommittee.