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CONTENTS 2 0 1 8 C U LV E R C I T Y T H E G U I D E

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FEATURE

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COLIN DIAZ Vision of Culver City Chamber of

AS I SEE IT

Commerce’s New CEO

LUXURY REAL ESTATE Michael Morabito is Redefining

Culver City Chamber’s New CEO Colin Diaz Shares His Vision.

The Real Estate Market

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LUXURY REAL ESTATE

Michael Morabito of The Agency is Redefining the Luxury Market Sales in Westside and Los Angeles.

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CONTENTS 2 0 1 8 C U LV E R C I T Y T H E G U I D E DEPARTMENTS THE CULVER CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

08 Welcome from the Chamber 66 Business Directory 80 Business Index 83 Advertiser Index

LIVING IN CULVER CITY 26 30 36 42 46 54 58

Area Parks Education Health + Wellness Senior Living Things to See & Do Eat + Stay Calendar of Chamber Events

310-287-3850 6000 Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 1260 Culver City, CA 90230-6425 www.CulverCityChamber.com EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair............................................. Janice Beighey Tower Insurance Associates Chair-Elect....................................Scott Bowling Exceptional Children’s Foundation Immediate Past Chair ..............Paul Goldstein Hillside Memorial Park Vice Chair-CFO..............................Cedric Joins New York Life

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Vice Chair............................Kristin Cavanaugh SONY Pictures Entertainment

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Vice Chair........................................... Kyle Jones LPL Financial, Advisors

Vital Signs Map of The Culver City Area Helpful Phone Numbers Government Officials

Vice Chair......................................Kevin Lachoff Newmark Grubb Knight Frank

Vice Chair...................................Geoff Maleman Maleman, Ink BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gabriela Flores..Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Michael Goldfarb.................... The Culver Studios Sal Gonzales................................... Culver City Volvo Michael Hamill........................Grandview National Mike Harriel...........Southern California Gas Co. Jamie Hemann..............................................NFL Media Rich Hibbs..............................Richard S. Hibbs, CPA Ron Hust.....................................Courtyard by Mariott Seth Horowitz.................................The Culver Hotel Chiqeeta Jameson.........Chiqeeta Jameson Inc. Sales Coach and Trainer Keith Jones.................................. Marina Martial Arts Rich Kissel...........................Kissel & Co. Real Estate Marianne Lowenthal.......Combined Properties Kathyrn Lundeen............................................ Lundeen’s Richard A. Marcus...........................SendOut Cards Culver City Patti Rhee........................................Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects Dane Twichell...........Twichell Studio: architects Albert Vera..........................Sorrento Italian Market David Voncannon............................D&E Associates Ed Wolkowtiz......................................Attorney at Law

CHAMBER STAFF Colin Diaz.................................................President/CEO Sandra Saldaña.....Vice President-Administration Tammy Constantinou............Membership Director Lydia Spiegleman.......................................... Volunteer

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WELCOME

MESSAGE FROM THE INCOMING CHAIR OF THE BOARD

It is my honor to welcome you to the 2018 “The Guide” on behalf of the Culver City Chamber of Commerce and its Board of Directors. Inside you will find endless opportunities to explore, learn and support the diverse spectrum of businesses and organizations throughout Culver City.

The City of Culver City continues to grow both in business and population diversity, enhancing its opportunity to be a destination city. From the far corners of our 5.139 square miles of city landscape we continue to see redevelopment and growth. From the ground breaking at the Ivy Station and The Culver Steps, to the changes down the Washington Boulevard, to the discussions of revitalization of the Fox Hills area to the art galleries and restaurants on the east end of town, there is something for everyone! In fact; with such growth and diversification, the Chamber invites you to the many avenues to connect with other members and businesses by attending Good Morning Culver City, Business After 5 mixers or Women Connect events; in addition to our annual Mayor’s Luncheon, Business Expo and Women in Business Leadership Awards Luncheon. The Chamber actively advocates for the interests of our members in local, regional and state government. If you are interested in the policies affecting the business community then join us for our monthly Governmental Affairs Committee meeting.

In advocating for the business community, we recognize the importance of a skilled and educated workforce. As a strategic partner with our local schools our desire to connect and support the administration, teachers, staff and students is vital to the success of Culver City businesses. We will work together to develop a stronger relationship in preparing our youth for success.

As the landscape of our business community continues to grow and change, so does our Chamber of Commerce. After 30 years at the helm of our awardwinning Culver City Chamber of Commerce, Steven J. Rose has retired. Mr. Rose has influenced our Chamber and the City of Culver City Community to become a destination for businesses and residents alike. We thank Mr. Rose for the years of dedication and the solid foundation on which the Chamber stands. We welcome Colin Diaz as the new president/CEO of the Culver City Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Diaz brings a toolbox of experiences to continue to build and further the Chambers relevancy into the future.

As the incoming Chair of the Culver City Chamber Board of Directors and the Vice President of Tower Insurance I am humbled to work with my fellow board members to better unify the relationships between business owners, the consumers and our fellow citizens. We welcome your support and together we will continue to make Culver City a thriving destination.

Sincerely,

Janice Beighey

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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE NEW PRESIDENT/CEO

Colin Diaz, President/CEO colin@culvercitychamber.com 310.287.3855

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the 2018 edition of “Culver City–The Guide” for the Culver City Chamber of Commerce. As the new President & CEO, I am honored to lead the chamber into our 97th year of existence and continue to drive the leading business organization in the community.

I have learned a lot about our amazing city in the past 60 days. We have a rich history and culture that can be found in many facets throughout the city. You see it in our film roots which paved the landscape for this city years ago. It is in the recent growth of new companies, young entrepreneurs, technology, retail, restaurants, new construction as well as in the arts and education. Everywhere you look, our city exudes a blend of a strong foundation mixed with the vibrancy of growth.

The past decades have shown that the chamber has always advocated for our members, represented business interests, promoted our businesses and supported local growth in the economy. This year and the years to follow will be no different.

As the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, I pledge to continue the great work that has set Culver City, its businesses and our collective membership apart from others. I vow to stand in alignment with our members in the community to ensure that their needs are met and their voices are heard.

For those that have been investors in the chamber, I thank you. You are the reason why we have our Good Morning Culver City, Business After 5, Issues & Eggs, Women Business Connect, as well as our marquee events like our Annual Mayor’s Luncheon, CulverExpo and our Women in Business Leadership Awards Luncheon.

We enjoy providing these events and programs and look forward to adding a few strategic ones this year. To those that are not investors in the chamber yet, I encourage you to connect with us. We are so much more than just an organization that hosts events. Should you have any interest in the local and regional landscape, our Government Affairs Committee meets routinely to promote the interest of our investors at a local, regional and state level. Having a seat at that table as a chamber investor means that you have a voice and an advocate in the chamber to get your interests heard.

Last year, the Culver City Chamber of Commerce worked to increase its awareness of the residential community through outreach and strategic partnerships.

The business and residential landscape in the city is still rapidly changing and the needs of the entire community are increasingly aligned. We will continue to proceed on this trajectory and bring about even more opportunities to address the joint interest of the business and residential communities. As a chamber, I believe that our purpose is three-fold. We are the catalyst for business growth, a convener of leaders and influencers, and a champion for stronger communities. Every day we strive to get closer to this goal.

In closing, I firmly believe in the John F. Kennedy-echoed sentiments that “a rising tide lifts all boats”, and that together we truly can do more to continue to elevate our city, community and residents. My challenge to you is simple - get involved. Whether it is bringing credibility to your business, increasing your visibility in the community, creating networking opportunities, gaining a voice in government, making business contacts, acquire customer referrals, or attending chamber events and programs - I am confident that a membership with our chamber can assist you in any of these areas. I am open to any insight, thoughts or questions you may have. Please feel free to reach out to me at colin@culvercitychamber.com or by phone 310.287.3850. Onward and upward!

Sincerely,

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SEE Colin Diaz Takes The Lead at the Culver City Chamber of Commerce

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When Culver City Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Colin Diaz took the helm of the organization in November 2017, he knew there would be big shoes to fill following the retirement of former President & CEO Steven J. Rose, who led the Chamber for more than 30 years. Recognizing the strong platform that Rose and his team helped build, Diaz is ready to dig in. Making connections is at the top of his priority list.

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FEATURE “There are a lot of exciting things going on in Culver City, and the Chamber has such strong business and community relationships, I’m really looking forward to building on that,” Diaz said. “So far, it’s been exciting to see what we’ve done, and look at ways we can continue that and be relevant in the future.”

Culver City has seen tremendous growth over the years, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down, which means Diaz has his work cut out for him. While Culver City may be known as the heart of the film industry, for more than 90 years the chamber has also represented a wide range of businesses from technology to retail, restaurants to construction, arts to education, and medical to entertainment.

Through that growth and broad community base, Diaz sees numerous opportunities not only to grow and strengthen chamber membership, but also to continue Rose’s work of building strong, strategic alliances in the business community and beyond.

360-DEGREE VIEW

Having first joined early in his career, Diaz has a comprehensive view of the chamber industry. While his initial membership was seldom utilized, once he opened his own business and joined his local chamber he quickly

THERE ARE A LOT OF EXCITING THINGS GOING ON IN CULVER CITY, AND THE CHAMBER HAS SUCH STRONG BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS, I’M REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO BUILDING ON THAT. learned the resources, programs, and true value that a chamber has to offer.

He has since gone on to serve the chamber industry in several different capacities. With more than 18 years of management, marketing, sales, and community outreach experience, most recently serving as the Marketing & Sales Director for the Santa Fe Springs Chamber, Diaz’s unique perspective and 360-degree view of the chamber industry as a whole not only lends a strong background to his new position, it allows him to quickly get started.

“I do not want our chamber to be Culver City’s best kept secret,” Diaz says.

“Chambers are notoriously bad about

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singing their own praises. I want to change that and tap into my marketing background and really look at creative and cost-efficient ways to be a better communicator, cultivate local resources, and champion the businesses that call Culver City Home.”

MAINTAINING A FOCUS ON ADVOCACY As Diaz points out, advocacy is one of the hallmarks by which the Culver City Chamber of Commerce is recognized and he wants that work to continue. While ultimately advocacy can mean different things for different members, the chamber actively works to help them all.

Whether representing business interests or weighing in on issues facing the community, advocacy plays an important role in Diaz’s plans.

“Steven Rose did an amazing job with advocacy during his tenure, and from what I can gather, few chambers have done as strong and consistent of a job as has been done here,” Diaz says. “I look forward to continuing that work, as well as building on Steven’s education focus, and making sure that our members and the business community know what we can do for them.”

Advocacy has always played a big role in Culver City Chamber’s history, and the chamber advocates for and represents business’ interests and viewpoints on

Left to Right: Sandra Saldaña, Lydia Spiegleman, Colin Diaz, Tammy Constantinou

issues affecting the larger community.

In order to effectively promote those goals and objectives, the chamber supports public policies that encourage responsible development, as well as policies that improve and maintain infrastructure and quality public safety.

REACHING OUT TO TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE In addition to advocating for issues that impact business policies and development, the chamber has a long tradition of working with local schools.

The chamber has historically offered several opportunities throughout the year to connect with and support school leadership, teachers, and students, and that is definitely a tradition Diaz wants to continue. Keeping existing programs in place and reaching out with additional opportunities and resources to the Culver City Unified School District is something he not only feels will spur workforce

development, but also help with the region’s continued economic growth.

“Pooling the resources of our business leaders and educators to determine what is necessary for the development of tomorrow’s workforce is a starting point,” he said. “We also want to be good neighbors and give of our time, talent and treasure. I think by doing that we can build a strong relationship that will benefit us all well into the future.”

Diaz would also like to encourage businesses to offer mentorship opportunities, and guidance to educators.

He would even like to explore ways that he could facilitate employers meeting with students directly for career exploration. “Through our board of directors, we can really connect with educators and learn their needs, and I think that the business community, the school district, and the city working together on this, we could build on the already great programs in place.”

PLENTY OF ROOM FOR TECH

Culver City’s Hayden Tract neighborhood has an amazing history and is home to a number of creative companies. Today, the Tract has also welcomed a growing number of startups and tech firms. Recognizing that there is a lot that the tech industry brings to the community, Diaz is anxious to build dialog and offer resources to their new neighbors.

“We are a pass through between LA and Silicon Beach. There is a great deal of growth in the Hayden Tract, and because of our great location, I definitely see more.

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Diaz is definitely on the right track.

While Culver City has always been an important place for the entertainment industry, the tech companies that have moved to the area in recent years will also be of great value to the business community and the community as a whole.

TODAY’S CHAMBER IS MORE THAN NETWORKING “As the old saying goes, chamber memberships are like gym memberships, you get out of them what you put in,” Diaz jokingly said. “However, I disagree with that. Every business and every individual have their own goals and deadlines, and if there’s one thing we all have in common, it’s that we lack time.”

That’s why Diaz is focusing on delivering value to members without regular involvement. He hopes to offer webinars to allow flexibility, but still deliver value, as well as look at ways to

WE WANT OUR MEMBERS TO SEE THE CHAMBER AS A VALUE ADD, AND REMOVE THE ATTENDANCE ISSUE. THAT WAY WE STILL ARE A RESOURCE AND ABLE TO MEET OUR MEMBER’S NEEDS WHEN AND WHERE IT IS CONVENIENT FOR THEM. record some of the chamber’s marquee events and make them available to members unable to attend. He would also like to create an exchange forum for members to discuss immediate issues, share resources, and create strategic partnerships. In addition, Diaz hopes to roll out larger, more timely events and utilize stakeholder expertise.

“One of the biggest challenges chambers face is the involvement

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proposition value,” he said. “We want our members to see the chamber as a value add and remove the attendance issue.

That way we still are a resource, and able to meet our member’s needs when and where it is convenient for them.”

LEARNING FROM OTHERS

In addition to drawing on his own experience, Diaz had the opportunity to work with Rose before his retirement,

and learn as much of the chamber’s history and best practices firsthand. He also spent a lot of time studying what the city has done in the past, attended numerous city council meetings, and worked diligently to learn all as much about Culver City as he possibly can.

He is also actively involved with the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE). Since 1924, the organization has played a significant role in the growth and development of chamber of commerce professionals, including management assistance for new chamber executives and other staff. Membership provides Diaz access to a network of experienced chamber executives and exposure to emerging trends and usable ideas on every facet of chamber of commerce management.

“With WACE, a lot of learning curves can be eliminated, and I can learn what is and isn’t working in other organizations,” he said. “I’m also on weekly calls and active in online chamber groups. We really work together to study the trends and try to stay ahead of them.”

Early in 2017, Diaz was appointed to the Emerging Leaders Advisory Council, a WACE group with 15 of the chamber industry’s up and coming leaders.

“Being selected to the Council was a great professional feat – one that will provide me with a distinct pipeline to ways to positively impact my business community in real-time. How can I not be honored and excited about that?”

SHARING THE VISION Culver City is currently in the midst of a five-year strategic plan, and the city specifically wants to increase civic engagement, enhance the restoration and utilization of Ballona Creek, improve transportation and circulation and reduce traffic congestion, promote workforce diversity and development, identify new revenue sources to maintain financial stability, and enhance Culver City’s reputation as a City of Kindness. Working in conjunction

I WOULD LIKE THE CHAMBER TO BE SEEN AS A CONVENER OF ALL BUSINESS LEADERS AND BUSINESS RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY AND A STRONG ADVOCATE AND CHAMPION FOR BUSINESS. with that plan is important to Diaz, and he sees the chamber’s role as one of collaboration.

“I think we can work together very well on this,” he said. “One of their goals is workforce development, and our push with K-12 ties directly into that. Traffic is another goal the city has, which in my opinion ties in well with what the business community wants to address.”

The strategic planning effort sets priorities, focuses energy and resources, enhances operations, ensures that staff and stakeholders are working toward established goals, establishes agreement around intended outcomes, and measures the organization’s direction to respond to Culver City’s changing environment. Diaz feels the city’s methods make them perfectly positioned to accomplish their goals and objectives, especially if they work together with the business community.

“There are some areas where our plans fall in line perfectly with the city’s strategic plans, and I feel we can definitely accomplish those goals if we work together.”

WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS

It’s the restaurants and hardware stores, and the florists and production companies that have kept Culver City’s economy thriving. And the community’s rich history has also allowed the development of a deep pool of talented workers in a variety of occupations.

All those things serve as the raw ingredients to create a more dynamic local economy moving forward.

“Moving forward we need representation from all avenues – tech, film, retail, restaurants, light manufacturing – there is a need for collaboration,” Diaz said. “Each industry has its own needs, and that’s where the chamber plays a big role, building communication between sectors and building a stronger community.”

When asked what the chamber will look like in five years, Diaz said he would like to see a larger membership, a growing and healthy budget, and more connections with Culver City Unified School District. “I would like the chamber to be seen as a convener of all business leaders and business resources in the community and a strong advocate and champion for business.”

“I also want to be a go-to when a business has any kind of need or concern,” he added. “I want people to think of the chamber first and see us as their number one ally.”

Having the entire business community involved with the chamber, whether through membership or partnership, is something else Diaz would like to see.

“I want people to know that the chamber is there for them. That we’re a great connector, a great advocate, and I want us to do everything in our power to nurture and foster that.” www.CulverCityChamber.com 17

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REDEFINING THE LUXURY REAL ESTATE MARKET

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This property and others in Culver City and the Pacific Palisades, are under the watchful eye of agent Michael Morabito of The Agency, a Beverly Hills-based company that specializes in high-end property sales across the Westside and Los Angeles.

Morabito is not your average real estate sales agent, but something of a property sales specialist. He doesn’t juggle dozens of listings and clients, but works hand-inhand with investors and developers. Together, the team creates expensive ‘projects’ in established, but not necessarily wealthy neighborhoods.

Morabito’s role is to bring high-end property together with an affluent clientele.

“We are redefining the luxury market sales,” Morabito says. “With each sale, we are setting records.”

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On a warm October day, Morabito meets a guest at the front of the $2.7 million Shafer street home for a guided tour.

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He smiles and taps a keypad to open the front door. He gestures to follow him into the tastefully-decorated living room.

This home, featuring 5 bedrooms, and 4.5 bathrooms, is meticulously detailed by home stagers, who whom Morabito has a close working relationship.

He slides open the glass door to the backyard.

“Can you imagine the parties that you could throw,” he marvels.

Indeed. The back lawn is green,

lush and manicured. A small pool is artistically carved on one side of the yard, and the patio area looks ideal for small soiree, or perhaps a quiet area for family members to soak up some SoCal sun.

Morabito leans back and takes in the grandeur of the home. He is not at all what you might expect of a real estate agent. At age 36 and a family man with three young children, he could be mistaken for the neighbor down the street, playing ball with the kids.

Or taking a casual walk to the local Starbucks. He’s dressed on this day for weekend comfort.

Born on Long Island, N.Y., and raised just outside of Philly, Morabito graduated in 2004 from Villanova University in Pennsylvania. He followed in his father and grandfather’s footstep, working the corporate ladder. During his college years, Morabito served as an intern with Merrill Lynch.

“Wall Street,” he says. “Take the elevator up to your cubicle. Long hours.

It was a patriarchal society, where you had to wait your turn to [advance] up the ladder.”

After college he accepted an offer as a full-time financial advisor with Merrill Lynch.

Likewise, tradition and old-school values have been a part of Morabito’s personal life.

His parents were high school sweethearts, he says.

“Their friends were high school couples, who stayed together for life.

Everybody knew each other from school, and stayed connected.”

Along the way, Morabito married his wife Sarah. Not his high school sweetheart, but introduced to him by a friend of close family friends.

In the early millennium, Morabito’s father decided to leave his job in New York trade options for Southern California property sales. His brotherin-law (Michael’s uncle on his mother’s side) was in real estate and needed some assistance in expanding the family business.

Soon after, the younger Morabito relocated from the east coast to the Palisades area of the SoCal’s westside.

He too saw potential in real estate, and the milder California climate was icing.

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“I carried over the structure and discipline [of the corporate world,] to the world of real estate development and sales,” Morabito said. “In real estate, it’s more like being an entrepreneur.”

He said that today’s homebuyers differ from their parents in not remaining for decades in one home.

“People would stay in a home for their life, 30 years or more, but today it’s more like seven years,” he said. “We’re seeing more turnover.

Incorporating social media today, the use of video segments and TV are prominent means to attract potential buyers, especially those from out of the area.

Still, there is something to be said about traditional staging in an Open House on a Saturday afternoon.

“I utilize all platforms of social media,” Morabito said. “But to sell a home, the Open House brings people in and gives them the experience of living in the home. We bring in a food truck, and give visitors an opportunity to live in the home, eat here, relax and connect with the house.”

Ask Morabito a question about any

Golden Coast Development Group • 10701 Flaxton Street aspect of the new home, and he responds with an informative answer.

“I’m involved with the different stages of development, attend lots of meetings so that I can answer any questions about the project that a potential buyer might have,” he said.

“For example, if a person wants to know why a home has a ‘progressive’ floor plan, why its compartmentalized, shorter in the front and then gradually opens up wider and taller, I can answer that. Because I know the thinking [behind the floor plans].”

Morabito often has four or more

projects going on simultaneously, and in different phases of development. His clients have included celebrities, but says he works with them indirectly. More often closing the deal with the celeb’s “people.”

As neighbors show up to tour the new home, Morabito says that only about two or three out of 30 visitors are serious buyers. Not a problem, he says.

“All in a days’ work.”

To inquire about these properties or other real estate needs please contact Michael Morabito at 424.672.4111 or

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VITAL SIGNS CULVER CITY ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT

OUR RESIDENTS

59% Residents own while 41% rent

39,614

$95,312

Median Home Value

$881,312 37% of households

have incomes of

$75,000 or greater

Services 47% Management, Business & Financial 32% Sales & Office 9% Production & Transportation 5% $26.6 Professional & Related Occupations 5% $14.5 Construction, Extraction & Maint. 3% $11.7

Sales Tax Utility Tax Charges for Services

47.6%

adults living in CC have a bachelor’s degree or higher

5 1 2 1 1

Public Schools

Elementary Schools Middle School High Schools Community College Adult School

$10

Business Tax & License

Where The Money Comes From - General Fund Revenues ($ Millions) Charges to Departments $4.8

Sales Tax Property Tax

Charges to Departments Transient Occupancy Tax Property Tax All Other Taxes Fines and Forfeitures Licenses & Permits Intergovernmental Other

$14.5

$4.0

Charges for Services Intergovernmental Business Tax & License Transfers from Other Funds

$26.6

$4.2

Utility Tax Fines and Forfeitures

Transfers from Other Funds

EDUCATION

36.6

POPULATION BY OCCUPATION

Average

household income:

MEDIAN AGE

POPULATION

$11.7

$3.8

$10

$3.0 $4.8 $5.0 $4.2 $2.9 $4.0 $2.2 $3.8 $1.2 $3.0 $ $5

Transient Occupancy Tax

$10

$15 MILLIONS

$20

$25

$30

$10

$15 MILLIONS

$20

$25

$30

$5.0 $2.9

All Other Taxes Licenses & Permits

$2.2

Other

$1.2 $

$5

Where The Money Goes - General Fund Expenditures ($ Millions) $4.5

Non-Departmental Parks, Rec. & Community Service

$6.3

Community Development

$7.1

Public Works

$9.4

General Non-Departmental Government* Parks, Rec. & Fire Community Service

$15.3

$6.3

Community Police Development Public Works

$11.6

$4.5

$28.3

$7.1 $0

$5

$9.4 $10

$15

$20

$25

$30

General *General Government includes City Council, City Manager's Office, City Clerk, $11.6 Government* City Attorney, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology Fire

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$15.3 $28.3

LAND BASICS

BUSINESS SECTORS

5.13

SQ. MILES

17,168

HOUSEHOLDS

AVERAGE HIGH

Retail Sales Tax

.0975%

TOP EMPLOYERS Sony Pictures Entertainment 2,500

79°F

Westfield Culver City 1,500

48°F

Southern California Hospital 700

111°F

City of Culver City 620

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Culver City Unified School District 573

3.86”

West LA College 300

AVERAGE LOW

RECORD HIGH

RECORD LOW

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PRECIPITATION

Source: weather.com

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Symantec 800

Boasting a diverse and highly educated work force.

Food and Leisure 8%

Healthcare 8%

Other 22%

Metric Products 575

Apple Southern California 600

NFL Media 450

DoubleTree by Hilton 220

Manufacturing & Wholesale 13%

Retail Media & 19% Information 14% Professional 16%

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CULVER CITY PARKS ENJOY THE OUTDOORS, THERE’S SO MUCH TO DO!

Culver City is home to ten neighborhood parks, each under ten acres in size, that are accessible within a one-half mile walk of most homes.

There are three community parks throughout the area within one and one-half miles of each home. These community parks offer recreational opportunities for the whole family including playground equipment and playing fields. The Culver City Recreation and Park Department oversees the maintenance and usage of all parks and employs a professional, full-time and part-time staff to serve residents.

SUPERVISED AREAS ➻ BLAIR HILLS PARK*

5950 Wrightcrest Drive • Basketball Courts • Picnic Area • Softball Diamond

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➻ BLANCO PARK*

5801 Sawtelle Boulevard • Community Building • Basketball Courts • Softball Diamond • Tot Lot • Picnic Area

➻ CULVER CITY PARK*

9800 Jefferson Boulevard • Basketball Courts • Picnic Areas • Skate Board

➻ CULVER WEST

ALEXANDER PARK* 4162 Wade Avenue • Basketball Courts • Handball Courts • Horseshoe Pit

• Paddle Tennis Courts • Picnic Area • Softball Diamond • Shuffleboard • Tennis Court • Volleyball Court • Play Equipment • Community Building

• Picnic Area • Softball Diamonds • Tennis Court ➻ MEDIA PARK/ IVY SUBSTATION Venice & Culver Boulevard • Room Rental

➻ EL MARINO PARK*

3459 Mcmanus Avenue • Basketball Courts • Paddle Tennis Courts • Picnic Area • Softball Diamonds • Tennis Courts • Play Equipment • Community Building

5301 Berryman Avenue • Activity Building • Basketball Courts • Ceramic Hut • Play Equipment • Picnic Area

➻ FOX HILLS PARK*

Green Valley Circle & ­Buckingham Parkway • Paddle Tennis Courts • Half Mile Jogging Course • Picnic Area • Sand Volleyball • Tennis Court

➻ LINDBERG PARK* 5041 Rhoda Way • Activity Building • Basketball Courts

➻SYD KRONENTHAL PARK*

➻ VETERANS

MEMORIAL PARK* 4117 Overland Avenue • Basketball Courts • Picnic Area • Municipal Plunge • Teen Center • Auditorium • Play Equipment • Softball Diamonds • Tennis Courts • Restrooms

UNSUPERVISED AREAS ➻ THE BONEYARD

DOG PARK Culver City Park (Mid Level) Corner of Duquesne & Jefferson

➻ PADDLE TENNIS PARK Culver Boulevard & Elenda Street • Three Lighted Courts • Public use on a first come first serve basis

➻DR. PAUL

CARLSON PARK* Braddock Drive & Motor Avenue • Barbeque Facilities • Picnic Area • Restrooms

➻ TELLEFSON PARK* Washington Place & Tilden Avenue • Picnic Tables • Play Equipment • Restrooms

*Picnic groups of 10 or more require a permit. Call 310-253-6650 for more information.

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DISCOVER CULVER CITY l ART DISTRICT The intersection of

La Cienega and Washington Boulevards is the hub of a large cluster of galleries featuring emerging and established artists.

l CORPORATE POINTE Corporate Pointe is a premiere business center in the City’s southeast corner. l DOWNTOWN Downtown Culver City is an exciting pedestrian-friendly district encompassing an eclectic mix of restaurants, retail and entertainment venues, as well as major media powerhouses Sony Pictures Entertainment and The Culver Studios. l WESTFIELD CULVER CITY Westfield Culver City is a 1 million square foot retail attraction. l HELMS BAKERY DISTRICT The centerpiece of the Helms Bakery District is the historic Helms Bakery Building (1931,) which is headquarters for contemporary furniture, delicious cuisine, and a delectable slice of Culver City history. l HAYDEN TRACT The Hayden Tract is a 86-acre district located south of National Boulevard. Once a manufacturing center, midcentury bow truss buildings have found new life as creative office space. l LA CIENEGA SOUTH The La Cienega South Design and Art District (LSDAD) houses a unique collection of hand-picked antiques, hand-made furnishings, and distinctive artwork.

CULVER CROSSROADS

Culver City Areas Art District Culver Pointe Downtown Westfield Culver City Helms Bakery District Hayden Tract La Cienega South Jefferson Boulevard Corridor Mid-Washington Overland Sepulveda Washington-National West Washington

l JEFFERSON BOULEVARD CORRIDOR Culver City’s Jefferson Boulevard corridor is a magnet for new media companies and other creative industries. l MID-WASHINGTON Many small community-serving businesses – salons, bakeries and retailers – are located along Washington between Sepulveda and Overland just west of Sony Studios. l OVERLAND As Overland Avenue traverses Culver City from north to south, you’ll find important landmarks along the way. Some of these include: The campus of West Los Angeles College and the Veterans Memorial Complex. l SEPULVEDA One of the City’s busiest commercial boulevards, Sepulveda is a hub for retail, neighborhood services and restaurants. l WASHINGTON-NATIONAL Washington-National is becoming “transit-oriented district” in anticipation of the Exposition Light Rail extension from Downtown Los Angeles. l WEST WASHINGTON The West Washington area extends roughly two miles along Washington Boulevard between the 405 freeway and the City’s western border near Lincoln Boulevard.

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EDUCATION GUIDE PRE-SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY

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ducation is a Way of Life. Culver City has a great tradition of educating its citizens, not only in their youth, but also throughout their lifetimes. Public, private and for-profit educational institutions thrive in Culver City. From Culver City Unified School District’s 10 public school sites to private institutions such as Turning Point School, The Willows Community School and Echo Horizon School, Culver City’s students are well-served. As students matriculate beyond high school, the community still provides numerous options ranging from the community college setting at West Los Angeles College to Antioch University and University of Phoenix and nearby Loyola Marymount University, recently voted one of America’s most beautiful college campuses.

For more than 60 years, the Culver City Unified School District has had a unique relationship with the business community. Every day, business people volunteer in CCUSD schools, sponsor athletic teams and provide funding, talent and manpower for a wide array of after-school and enrichment programs that benefit students of all ages. Through the Culver City Education Foundation, local businesses have contributed millions of dollars to CCUSD, funding everything from classroom grants and beautification projects to field trips and investments in educational materials and equipment.

TRULY, EDUCATION AND BUSINESS GO HAND-IN-HAND IN CULVER CITY. In addition, the Chamber of Commerce has been a leading supporter of public education in Culver City, not only through the contributions of its members but also through its role at the forefront of advocacy in favor of every school tax and bond measure during the last 20 years. Truly, education and business go hand-in-hand in Culver City.

CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

4034 Irving Place Culver City 90232-2810....................310-842-4220 SCHOOL BOARD Anne Allaire Kelly Kent Steven Levin Kathy Paspalis Summer McBride Superintendent Leslie Lockhart

DISTRICT OFFICE

Culver City Unified School District............................ 310-842-4220 4034 Irving Pl, Culver City 90232

ADULT SCHOOL

Culver City Adult School...............310-842-4300 4909 Overland Ave., Culver City 90230

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

El Marino Language School..........310-842-4241 11450 Port Rd, Culver City 90230

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Culver City Middle School............310-842-4200 4601 Elenda St, Culver City 90230

HIGH SCHOOLS

Culver City High School................310-842-4200 4401 Elenda St, Culver City 90230 Culver Park High.................................310-390-8886 4601 Elenda St., CP Annex Culver City 90230

PRE-SCHOOLS CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Office of Child Development...310-842-4230 10800 Farragut Dr, Culver City 90230-4107 Culver-Palms Family YMCA.......310-390-3604 4500 S Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City 90230 West Los Angeles College

El Rincon Elementary.......................310-842-4340 11177 Overland Ave, Culver City 90230 Farragut Elementary.......................... 310-842-4323 10820 Farragut Dr Culver City 90230 La Ballona Elementary.....................310-842-4334 10915 Washington Blvd, Culver City 90232 Linwood E. Howe Elementary.... 310-842-4338 4100 Irving Pl., Culver City 90232 www.CulverCityChamber.com 31

EDUCATION GUIDE

PRIVATE PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS

CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (cont.)

St. Augustine Catholic School.....310-838-3144 3819 Clarington, Culver City 90232

Village Tree Preschool..................... 310-204-5458 4235 Duquesne Ave., Culver City 90232

Turning Point School.........................310-841-2505 8780 National Blvd., Culver City 90232

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

West Los Angeles College............310-287-4200 9000 S. Overland Ave., Culver City 90230

The Willows Community School.............................310-815-0411 8509 Higuera St, Culver City 90232

Antioch University............................. 800-726-8462 400 Corporate Pointe, Culver City 90232

Echo Horizon School........................310-838-2442 3430 McManus Ave., Culver City 90232

Wildwood School................................310-806-4501 12201 Washington Pl., Los Angeles 90066

CHILD CARE CENTERS

Culver City Unified School District Office of Child Development.... 310-842-4230 10800 Farragut Dr, Culver City 90230 Culver-Palms Family YMCA......310-390-3604 4500 S Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City 90230

SPECIAL ACADEMIC EDUCATION SCHOOLS

ECF Kayne Eras Center..................310-737-9393 5350 Machado Rd, Culver City 90230 Park Century School........................310-840-0500 3939 Landmark St Culver City 90232-2315 The HELP Group West....................818-779-5212 12099 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles 90066

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Serving children and adults with special needs ...

Serving Culver City & L.A. for over 70 Years The Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) has been improving the lives of individuals with special needs since 1946. The only organization of its kind in California offering a continuum of lifespan services from birth through senior years, ECF is headquartered in Culver City and operates 15 sites throughout greater Los Angeles.

Culver City Programs Kayne Eras School: At our K-12 school, students with special needs benefit from intensive and individualized services, highly qualified teachers, and a robust enrichment program.

Mental Health Services: Therapists help students overcome complex issues that create barriers to academic success. Services are provided at the Kayne Eras Center and at other Culver City schools.

Residential Services: For adults who want to live as independently as possible, ECF offers three housing options in Culver City that include life skills training, transportation and medical assistance. Families can rest easy knowing that trained staff is available on-site and around the clock.

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… & meeting the needs of local businesses.

Do Well by Doing Good ECF offers responsive, cost-competitive business-to-business services for a network of over 100 business partners. We can help you achieve your staffing, packaging and office supply needs, all while improving your bottom line. When you partner with ECF, you’ll be doing well by going good—while impressing your clients and customers.

How ECF Works for Your Business Exceptional Employment Solutions: ECF provides employers with trained and screened candidates, and can provide post-hire support on-site, at no cost to employers. Plus, businesses may qualify for a tax credit for selecting ECF candidates.

Employment Packaging Solutions: ECF offers competitive pricing to meet your assembly, rework and packaging needs.

Commercial Art Sales: Designing a property? Staging a production? Decorating your offices? ECF has a broad inventory of artwork for every aesthetic. Purchasing and licensing options available. For a complimentary consult, call 213.627.7374.

NEW: EOJSolutions.com Shop ECF’s e-commerce site for discounted prices on office and janitorial supplies – including SKILCRAFT® products manufactured by individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities across the United States. All profits benefit children and adults with special needs.

Save Money, Create Jobs ECF can help you do both. Contact us at 310-242-4423 or info@ECF.net www.CulverCityChamber.com 35

HEALTH + WELLNESS

LOOKING GOOD AND FEELING GREAT IN CULVER CITY

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truly healthy city makes it easy for residents to adopt a healthful lifestyle, whether it’s by providing quality health care, encouraging preventive medicine or providing public recreational space.

Here in Culver City, the spectrum of health and wellness options is varied and accessible to everyone. Whether it’s a relaxing massage, access to high-quality health care or a local gym, Culver City has it all.

The Culver City Parks and Playgrounds program staffs nine parks in Culver City where recreation leaders provide a friendly and safe environment for park patrons.

Each staffed park site offers free drop-in activities for all ages.

For those who prefer to hike, Culver City offers a variety of trails including a one-mile staircase path that leads to Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook.

From the trail, take in breathtaking views, hike through restored native habitat, and enjoy a state of the art visitor center at a stunning new urban park. Visitors can begin to discover or residents can rediscover Los Angeles from this 500 ft. peak just above Culver City.

A short walk away, visitors are treated to a panoramic view of the entire Los Angeles Basin, the Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains.

If cycling is more your speed, Culver City offers biking options throughout the city, along the Culver Boulevard Bike Path or the popular Ballona Creek Bike Path, which follows the channelized Ballona Creek for seven miles, from Syd Kronenthal Park in east Culver City to the Pacific Ocean, where it connects with the Santa Monica Beach and South Bay Bike Path.

In addition to a long list of recreational activities, Culver City businesses provide great services for healthminded residents.

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HEALTH + WELLNESS

Cedars-Sinai has two urgent care locations, including one in Culver City, that serve adults and children who need immediate medical care for conditions that are not life threatening. Having a Cedars-Sinai urgent care center in the neighborhood means when unplanned healthcare needs arise, Culver City residents can take advantage of:

➻ Walk-in visits with shorter wait times ➻ Expedited service for common

conditions like cold and flu, ear infections, sprains and muscle aches

➻ Extended hours, every day of the week ➻ Board-certified family practice

physicians who can treat both children and adults

➻ Highly trained internal medicine and pediatric teams of physician assistants

➻ On-site lab and X-ray services From the day it opened as an eightbed maternity hospital more than 80 years ago, Southern California Hospital at Culver City has dedicated itself to providing quality care to the Culver City and West Los Angeles communities.

Now at 420 beds, Southern California Hospital at Culver City offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services as well as rehabilitation, psychiatric care and chemical dependency. The hospital also offers a 24-hour emergency room staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and nurse specialists.

Ophthalmologist Betsy E. Blechman, MD, examines and treats common vision disorders, eye injuries and eye diseases near downtown Culver City. Dr. Blechman and other licensed medical doctors can prescribe medication as well as perform eye surgery.

In addition to access to health care facilities like these, the healthy lifestyle in Culver City demands a plethora of unique spas and health clubs, and there is certainly no shortage of those within the city limits.

Some enjoy a relaxing massage at downtown Culver City’s The Massage Garage (themassagegarage.com) on Main Street. Set in the heart of downtown Culver City on the shortest Main Street in the USA, The Massage Garage has been offering exceptional, affordable massage and facial treatments since 2003. As one of the founders of the low-cost massage concept, the spa is known for its unique and soothing Zen-meets-industrial ambiance that offers a welcoming lobby area and eight spacious comfortable treatment rooms.

At Queen Bee Salon & Spa (queenbeesalonspa.com), Jodi Shays has more than two decades of experience in the field of skincare and offers the best in waxing, skin care, nail care and airbrush tanning in the kind of charming and friendly environment that’s not often found. Since opening in 2004, Shays has developed a cult celebrity following that includes Fergie, Kelly Wearstler, Busy Phillips and many others.

Down the road at Cosmetique Aesthetics (cosmetiquemedspa.com), Dr. Ramin Sarshad, the facility’s medical director, offers a wide array of services ranging from Beverly Hills Botox, Thermage and other anti-aging cosmetic

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treatments to laser hair removal, medical weight loss and skin rejuvenation.

If you’re looking for a gym with a community feel, then DogTown CrossFit might be the spot for you.

DogTown CrossFit (dogtowncrossfit. com) opened in 2010 as the result of the joining of three life-long athletes.

The owners came to the table with backgrounds in Olympic-level Judo, elite-level gymnastics and competitive snowboarding among other things. They share a lifelong passion for health and fitness as well as approximately four decades of coaching experience. Their varying backgrounds came together to build a diverse and well-rounded curriculum for its members and a true community.

URGENT CARE AND PRIMARY CARE, HERE IN CULVER CITY. L.A.’s best doctors are here to help you get well, and stay healthy. We’re proud to offer expert care right in your neighborhood.

Additional primary care practice in Culver City opening in early 2018.

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SENIOR LIVING

ACTIVITIES AND EXCELLENT QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS

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ccording to the US Census, approximately 5,793 citizens within Culver City have reached a golden age. While many were born and raised in Culver City and choose to remain in the city they love, many others are attracted to the city because of its many amenities for seniors.

Culver City offers almost everything one would desire or need for complete senior living, including cultural venues and events, theatres, entertainment, art galleries, beautiful parks for recreation, and close proximity to beaches and Los Angeles International Airport. Culver City features modern shopping centers with major anchor stores, a wide array of excellent restaurants and affordable food suppliers, two local post offices, convenient banks, and places of worship for many expressions of faith.

Of course, the crown jewel for seniors is the Culver City Senior Center, widely recognized as one of the finest facilities of its kind in Los Angeles County.

The Culver City Senior Center is an active adult recreation center that offers classes, workshops and seminars for adults from ages 50 and older. The center offers more than 100 classes every week, including yoga, line dancing, French, arts and crafts, tai chi, improv, pastels and many more.

Culver City Senior Center is equipped with an on-site gym and also offers a weekly dance with live band, movies two days a week and day and overnight trips to fun local destinations. Social services offered i­ nclude support groups, legal and tax assistance, individual peer counseling, health i­ nsurance counseling and much more.

Boasting more than 4,700 members, the Culver City Senior Center is open to individuals 50 years of age

In addition to city services, a and older. Call the center at (310) 2533975 OVER wide variety of private professional 6700 for the current fee schedule and CULVER CITY , 9 CULVER CITY , CA services are available throughout more information about activities and the city, including senior and social membership. services, hospitals, full-service Seniors are also drawn to Culver City senior apartments, a five-star skilled because of its excellent city services. nursing facility and efficient public Featuring its own police and fire transportation – all of which allow for departments, the city is proud of its safe and easy living. quick emergency response times and its 39 With all these services available at top-notch fire department. Founded in VE one’s fingertips, Culver City’s seniors 1922, the department is one of onlyCUL nine need not search beyond their town for fire departments in the United States to more. It is wise for one to be prepared be certified Class 1 and Accredited. The and informed about resources available 62-member department takes pride in to them. The Culver City Chamber providing its residents, businesses and of Commerce, with its outstanding the community with Paramedic Advance professional membership, is the best Life Support Services, Fire Suppression, place to seek such referrals.

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THINGS TO SEE & DO A

W E E K E N D

J

E X P L O R I N G

ust a decade ago, Culver City oozed that Mayberrryesque aura of many small towns – an island surrounded by the seas of Los Angeles that was condescendingly called “quaint.” While the city grew up around the glitziest of industries, Culver City was the home of the people behind the camera – the gaffers, the grips and the cameramen who made the stars shine bright on the silver screen. It was a city whose streets rolled up at 8 p.m. and whose dining options were limited to a couple hole-in-the-wall joints only the locals patronized.

But all that has changed.

Along with the renaissance of

O U R

E X T R A O R D I N A R Y

C I T Y

Culver City’s Downtown area, the city has had a cultural and epicurean rebirth from Fox Hills to West Washington to the city’s eastern boundaries. Culver City now offers a myriad of activities and undiscovered gems for visitors and locals alike.

Even 48 hours is not enough to dive into this increasingly interesting corner of Southern California, but you can give it a shot.

trip), will get you anywhere in Culver City and beyond. The bus line takes advantage of Culver City’s centralized location to link passengers with LAX, UCLA, Venice Beach and more. The new Expo Line links Culver City, via light rail, to such destinations as USC, L.A. Coliseum, county museums at Exposition Park and Downtown Los Angeles.

➻ GET YOUR BEARINGS

➻ SHOP TIL YOU DROP

Just a stone’s throw from LAX, Culver City sits at the crossroads of the Westside. A short cab ride from the airport or a ride on Culver CityBus, the state’s second-oldest municipal bus line (just $1 per

For those who love to shop, the search for that must-have item can be as fun as owning the actual product. Culver City offers shoppers a bounty of options. The city is filled with unique one-of-a-

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THINGS TO SEE & DO kind shops that offer the highest level of customer service and high-quality products.

From Lundeens, where you can find unique gift items, to Alandales, where high-quality men’s fashion reigns, Culver City’s Downtown offers discerning shoppers a little bit of everything: Rare antiques, state-of-the-art sporting goods and all things in between at unique and enchanting shops within the quaint confines of downtown Culver City. (downtownculvercity.com) But the rest of the city has much to offer as well.

Following its recent $170 million renovation, Westfield Culver City is a 1 million-square-foot retail attraction featuring a dynamic blend of 130 national retailers, local and new boutique concepts and a multitude of dining options. The mall’s café-style Dining Terrace feature 14 delicious new eateries, and shopper amenities range from valet parking to an eco-friendly waterless car wash to rooftop parking and more.

Culver City also has a variety of everyday stores to serve residents and business owners. From a sprawling Costco to traditional grocery stores and a Trader Joe’s, there is no shortage of places to

Sony Picture Studios

purchase groceries and everyday items. A local institution, Sorrento Italian Market has been owned and operated by the Vera family for more than 50 years and is a great example of an old-world Italian deli and market in the heart of Culver City.

Along Sepulveda Boulevard, between Culver Boulevard and Franklin Avenue, is the newly rebranded Culver Village area, home to more than 50 businesses including many one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants. The Culver Village Business Improvement District hosts a variety of family-friendly events from Halloween trick-or-treating to holiday

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entertainment and specials.

There’s plenty more to see and do in Culver City, including a wide array of cultural events presented by the Kirk Douglas Theatre, Actor’s Gang and the Culver City Symphony. So, no matter what you like, Culver City has something special in store for you.

➻ SOAK UP HISTORY Despite Southern California’s reputation as a place where a car is essential, Culver City is easy to explore on foot. Just east of the Culver Hotel sits the historic mansion building of The Culver Studios. Fronted by an expansive lawn, The Culver Studios (theculverstudios.com) is most commonly known as the place where Gone with the Wind was filmed. But over the years, the studio, founded in 1918, has been where mavericks from David O. Selznick and Orson Welles to Alfred Hitchcock and Steven Spielberg have made movie magic. Take the Sony Pictures Studios Tour and step back in time. Located on one of the world’s most famous studio lots, the walking tour gives visitors a rare glimpse of old Hollywood’s glory days and an insider’s view of a state-of-the-art motion picture studio. Tours depart weekdays from Sony Pictures Plaza. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made on-line at (sonypicturesstudios.tix.com)

or by calling 310.244.8687. Sprinkled throughout the city are a variety of interesting museums that might not appear in guidebooks, but whose exhibits are well worth your time.

The Culver City Historical Society’s Archives and Resources Center (culvercityhistoricalsociety.org), tucked behind the Veterans Memorial Building at 4117 Overland Ave., is open from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of each month. And while the visiting opportunity is narrow, the history is amazing, highlighting wonderful displays of the city’s early days as a Mexican Ranchero to its heyday as the movie capital of the world.

➻ STAY THE NIGHT

With a number of hotel options including Courtyard by Marriott (310.484.7000), DoubleTree by Hilton (310.649.1776), Travelodge (310.839.1111) and Four Points by Sheraton (310.641.7740), there’s an option for

The Culver Studios

every budget. But perhaps the city’s most interesting place to bed down for the night is the historic Culver Hotel (310.558.9400.) Built on the site of the city’s first movie theater and originally named Hotel Hunt, this city landmark has appeared in countless films and television productions, including everything from Little Rascals to The Wonder Years to Last Action Hero. (theculverhotel.com)

THE PERFECT BLEND OVER 150 WAYS TO SHOP, EAT, DRINK, AND PL AY.

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FURNISHINGS, DESIGN & FINE CUISINE R E TA I L E R S

H.D. BUTTERCUP ROOM & BOARD SCANDINAVIAN DESIGNS REJUVENATION HARBOUR OUTDOOR KOHLER SIGNATURE SHOWROOM THE RUG WAREHOUSE ARCANA: BOOKS ON THE ARTS APPLIANCES • PLUMBING • DESIGN BASSETT FURNITURE TRADE

The Helms Bakery is a historical Los Angeles destination, with award-winning restaurants, a unique collection of design and home furnishings stores, and simply a perfect place to meet with friends. This landmark building nestled in the heart of West L.A. is easy to get to and located just one block east of the Expo Line.

Join us for a day of food, furniture and fun.

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VITRA CARL HANSEN & SØN ADOTTA BOLON SNOWSOUND LOUIS POULSEN R E S TAU R A N T S

FATHER’S OFFICE LA DIJONAISE CAFÉ LUKSHON PASTA SISTERS LET’S BE FRANK

History of Helms

F

rom 1931 to 1969, Helms Bakery was a world

of Helms Avenue has been developed with trees, lawn areas,

renowned bakery that made history as well as

a water feature, free Wi-Fi, music and basalt pavers creating

wonderful baked goods. A great pioneering feat

a new found space – a meeting place to sip coffee, chat with

for its time, it quickly became a defining part of

an old friend or simply “remember the day”.

Southern California culture, with significant contributions to the local community as well as global history.

Helms Bakery’s most recent addition closest to the Culver City station on the Expo Line is the newly created

The Marks Family purchased Helms Bakery in the

Helms Design Center. Featuring showrooms that operate

early 1970s, and since then they have transformed and

as a “to-the-trade”

completed a rare feat in Los Angeles - successful adaptive

resource dedicated

reuse of a historic structure. Covering 11 acres, the many

to inspirational

improvements include restoring original neon signs on the

products for

roofs, creating two historic murals, installing two large

commercial

photovoltaic solar arrays, restoring the Zigzag Moderne

interiors with

detailing, reinventing retail, home furnishings and eateries,

well-known

as well as creating a home for top-flight media and arts

brands such as

related companies. To honor the history of the Bakery,

Vitra, Carl Hansen

a small museum was installed inside one of the retail stores.

& Søn, and Louis

The closure of Helms Avenue to through traffic created a new pedestrian plaza giving the neighborhood a much deserved community space, Helms Walk. The closed portion

Poulsen, the center serves as a destination for architects and designers.

Lastly, a 200-car automated parking structure has been constructed, a first for Culver City, and in its making the Bakery continues to be a leader in civic mindedness with an eye to technological advances and innovations to the built environment and urban fabric.

As an ongoing commitment to the community, Helms Bakery hosts many free design, architecture and art events, an annual Sunset Cinema series, book signings, Baby Boot Camp classes, and so much more!

Event information and history can be found on the Helms Bakery District website at www.helmsbakerydistrict.com.

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FAST-FIX HAS REVOLUTIONIZED JEWELRY AND WATCH REPAIR Mark Goldstein never intended to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a jeweler, and instead focused on making his mark in the business world in New York.

However, in 1984, everything changed.

Over Thanksgiving, Mark and his brother were brainstorming a solution to his father’s business dilemma when he had an “ah-ha” moment.

“I was trying to imagine what a store would have to look like if customers could meet the jeweler or watchmaker working on their item, and see with their own eyes their watch or jewelry being repaired,” Goldstein said. “That’s when I had my breakthrough moment and the idea of a kiosk, something open on all sides, came to mind.”

Mark knew from the beginning that in order for this concept to be successful, he was going to have to create a new model with secure locations in high traffic areas, and focus on service, convenience, transparency, and fast repairs. Most repair

companies at that time sent broken items elsewhere to be repaired. His idea would revolutionize that model and provide his customers with peace of mind and quick service in house.

Once the idea took hold, Mark didn’t waste any time and took his holiday bonus and the small amount in his savings account and got busy. He hired his father to help him open his first store that December in Century III Mall in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, and he was on his way.

“We were set up across from Santa, and by the third day the line for our business was almost as long as the line to see Santa,” Goldstein said. “That’s when I truly understood how important it was for our customers to have their jewelry or watch repaired while they waited.”

Given the success of his first location, Mark opened four more stores in the Pittsburgh area over the next two years, and he was just getting started. Mark

Javier Suarez - Store Manager considered the possibility that other people might share his same desire; be their own boss. He discussed his idea with a friend, and shortly thereafter decided to franchise his concept. The first Fast-Fix franchise opened in 1987 in Dallas, Texas, and since then, more than 150 franchise locations have opened across 26 states, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The company is turning its attention to expand in Canada as well as other markets throughout the U.S. “The jewelry and watch repair business is vibrant. We provide a solution to our customers’ problems, be it ring resizing, stone resetting, watch repairs, watchbattery replacement, engraving services, eyeglass-frame repair, cellphone screen replacement, and more,” CEO Gerry Weber added. “With many traditional jewelry stores not providing many of these services, we fill a need in the marketplace.”

To learn more about Fast-Fix, visit their website at www.fastfix.com

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Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch repairs as been established since 1984. Fast-Fix is the world’s largest and most trusted consumer choice for jewelry and watch repair service as well as custom jewelry design and personalized engraving service.

Fast-Fix has over 150 locations in the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland including the one here in Culver City. Each store is staffed with some of the industry best jewelers, watchmakers, watch repair professionals who provide superior quality service and also repair eyeglasses. We buy and sale gold in our Culver City location.

JEWELRY DESIGN

WATCH REPAIRS

FRAME REPAIR

JEWELRY REPAIRS

MOBILE REPAIRS

ENGRAVING

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STAY + EAT CULVER CITY OFFERS EXCELLENT DINING, CATERING & LODGING

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Ramen Bangaichi + Bar - The Home of Authentic Asahikawa Ramen If you are looking for authentic Japanese Ramen, look no further than Ramen Bangaichi + Bar. At Ramen Bangaichi + Bar, we serve Asahikawa Ramen, a delicious and popular style of Ramen that originated in the Hokkaido region of Japan, also known as The Gourmet Kingdom.

Our original recipe has been loved and passed down within our family for more than 50 years. It consists of three different types of broth, prepared with healthy, natural ingredients.

The Soybean Sauce, also known as Miso, is our heartier broth base. It is hand-stirred and simmered to perfection.

Our Soy Sauce simmers slowly for hours, developing a heavenly dimension within the rich and flavorful broth.

Our Salt Base Broth is a seasoned seafood base that develops a deep flavor profile while cooking that is complemented by the addition of our homemade noodles.

These broths are pork-based, but our Vegan Miso Broth offers a flavorful treat and a favorite choice for our vegan and vegetarian customers.

A delicious tangle of homemade crimped noodles unites in a bowl with the broth to create a simple, traditional and tasty meal.

We lovingly prepare each and every order just as we would for our own family.

Visit our new location at 9810 Washington Boulevard in Culver City for an authentic Asahikawa Ramen experience.

(424) 603-4341 www.ramenbangaichi.com/culvercity

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ome of L.A.’s hottest, hippest and newest restaurants call Culver City “home”, and a short walk through downtown will get diners to just about any kind of cuisine imaginable.

Exploding with ethnic eateries and flush with one-of-a-kind dining establishments, Culver City features restaurants that offer everything from organic cuisine and Asian fusion to comfort food and unique twists on traditional meals.

In the heart of downtown is AKASHA, opened in 2008 by Akasha Richmond and Alan Schulman, and located in the renovated historic Hull Building.

The menu features California and New American cuisine created with cultural influences taken from Chef Akasha’s many travels. The restaurateurs also opened AR Cucina, nearly next door to AKASHA, that showcases the diversity of Italian cuisine with an invigorating array of clean, bright flavors and choices all inflected with familiar ingredients as interpreted through a California lens.

Boasting flavor fused to perfection is Ramen Bangaichi on Washington Boulevard. Featuring Hokkaido Asahikawastyle ramen, Ramen Bangaichi’s incredible

flavor hails from Tokyo’s long-established “Bangaichi” located at Yaesu under Tokyo Station. For traditional California Mexican fare, Benny’s Tacos recently brought their unique and authentic menu to Culver City, and residents are lining up for rotisserie chicken, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and more.

For a Chicago atmosphere, go no further than downtown Culver City’s Rush Street, a multi-level restaurant, bar and lounge serving lunch, brunch and dinner. With two bars, two lounges, two outdoor patio decks and fifteen wide screen TVs, Rush Street accommodates everything from a high-volume New American Cuisine dining, to a vibrant happy hour and sports scene, to its progressive music and DJ-driven secondfloor Lounge experience, to full-venue private parties, events and film shoots.

➻ STAY THE NIGHT

When it comes to lodging, Culver City features a variety of hotels in all shapes and sizes. From national chains to the historic Culver Hotel located in the heart of downtown, there’s no shortage of lodging options. The Culver Hotel offers renovated rooms with historic charm and the chance to say you slept in the same place as Ronald Reagan, Charlie Chaplin and the munchkins from the Wizard of Oz. Or, elect to stay at one of several hotels conveniently located in the Fox Hills area, adjacent to the 405 freeway, near the airport and just a stone’s throw from Culver City’s top shopping destination – Westfield Culver City. No matter the option, travelers will be surprised that Culver City’s hotels also serve up some of the best food around in their own signature restaurants. Try Share at the DoubleTree by Hilton – Los Angeles Westside, where you’ll find the familiarity of homey comfort foods with an emphasis on ingredients that are seasonally inspired and locally sourced. Or visit Marin Steaks & Spirits at the Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles Westside, where guests are treated to almost every steak imaginable, along with chicken, salmon and even meatloaf. And at the Courtyard Los Angeles Westside, The Bistro offers guests a hearty breakfast buffet.

So, whatever your mood, it’s a good bet you’ll find it right here in the Heart of Screenland!

RUSH STREET NEW AMERICAN CUISINE

Open since 2008, Rush Street is a 2-level establishment located in the heart of downtown Culver City. Offering New American Cuisine, Rush is one of the largest full service restaurant, bar & lounges in the area and is open 7 days a week. Our classic lunch menu is a fast & affordable offering everything from salads & sandwiches to burgers & individual pizzas. Our dinner menu specializes in comfort foods in the form of appetizers, sharable plates & entrees designed to service a large & social dining crowd. Our Saturday & Sunday brunch is not to be missed. It’s the ultimate blend of breakfast & lunch with our signature “bottomless” bloody marys & “endless” mimosas.

With 2 bars on 2 floors, Rush offers a vibrant bar scene complete with our “premium” liquor happy hour on both floors Monday through Friday, as well as 15 wide screen TV’s to accommodate every sports fan. Our 2nd floor mezzanine lounge - complete with black leather couches, ottomans & cocktail tables - leads to our star room & back patio deck. And with LA’s best DJ’s spinning on Friday & Saturday nights, the Rush Lounge has become a destination late night location.

Rush Street also hosts parties and events both large and small.

➺ Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm

Dinner: Mon-Sun 5pm-Close

Brunch: Sat & Sun 10am-3:30pm Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 3:30pm-7pm

9546 Washington Blvd., Culver City

310.837.9546 www.rushstreetculvercity.com

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Cafe Hours Cafe Hours Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Mon -Fri 9am 8am-5pm -5pm Cafe Saturday Cafe Hours Hours Saturday 9am -5pm Mon -Fri 8am -5pm Sunday 9am -9pm Mon-Fri9am 8am -5pm Sunday -9pm Saturday 9am -5pm Saturday 9am -5pm Happy Hour Every Day Sunday 9am -9pm Happy Every Day SundayHour 9am-9pm 2,30-7pm 2,30-7pm Happy Happy Hour Hour Every Every Day Day 2,30-7pm 2,30-7pm

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AR Cucina AR Cucina Chef/owner Akasha Richmond relaunches her former Sāmbār AR Chef/owner AR Cucina Cucina Akasha Richmond relaunches her former Sāmbār

space into AR Cucina.

The Culver City dining Chef/owner Richmond relaunches herdestination formeroffering Sāmbār space into AR Cucina.

The Culver City dining destination AR Cucina isAkasha Culver Cityʼs newest Italian restaurant serves rustic Italian cuisine inspired by Richmondʼs extensive space into AR Cucina.

The inspired Culver destination serves rustic Italian cuisine by dining Richmondʼs extensive authentic and rustic dishes drawn City from Akasha Richmond's travel throughout Italy and inspired her nine-year cooking relationship serves rustic Italian cuisine by throughout Richmondʼs extensive travel Italy and cooking relationship love ofthroughout Italian cuisine, and her her nine-year travel Italyʼs with her first husband and his mother–both from arelationship small travelher throughout Italyand and hermother–both nine-year with first husband his a small many regions.

Akasha immersed herself cooking in from the farming, village Sardinia.

Menu signatures includefrom frittoamisto with herin first husband and his mother–both smallwith village in Sardinia.

Menu include fritto misto with harvest and production ofsignatures Italian epicurean products, rice flour dusted squid, laughing bird shrimp, fennel, redwith village ineverything Sardinia.

Menu signatures fritto misto rice flour dusted squid, birdinclude shrimp, fennel, red learning shelaughing could about each areaʼs cooking onion anddusted Peperitaʼs chile salt (blended from fennel, Akashaʼs rice flour squid, laughing bird shrimp, redfriend onion and Peperitaʼs chile salt (blended from Akashaʼs friend traditions.

Rita Salvatoriʼs Tuscan grown chile peppers and Italian sea onion and Peperitaʼs chile salt chile (blended fromand Akashaʼs Rita Salvatoriʼs Tuscan grown peppers Italian friend sea salt); handmade pastas like lasagna verde comprised of Rita Salvatoriʼs chile peppers and Italian salt); handmade pastasgrown likephilosophy, lasagna verde comprised ofsea Fundamental toTuscan Akashaʼs AR Cucinaʼs offerings spinach pasta with shortlike rib,lasagna prosciutto and comprised mushroomof ragú; salt); handmade pastas verde spinach pastathe with short rib, prosciutto andlocal mushroom ragú; change with seasons, highlighting the California and mains like Kirkʼs porchetta, made with Niman Ranch spinach pasta short prosciutto and mushroom ragú; and mains likewith Kirkʼs porchetta, made Niman produce which plays an rib, primary role with in her style, Ranch using pork, Darioʼs salt, fresh herbs, pear & and mains likeherb Kirkʼs porchetta, made withmostarda Niman pork, Darioʼs herb salt, fresh herbs, pear mostarda &carefully domestic and imported artisan ingredients that areRanch dandelion salad. leads the Italian-influenced bar pork,lovingly Darioʼs herbClare salt, Ward fresh herbs, pear mostarda & dandelion salad.

Clare Ward leads the Italian-influenced bar and sourced. program that features her Solo Negroni (Only Negroni) dandelionthat salad.

Clareher Ward the Italian-influenced program features Sololeads Negroni (Only Negroni) bar section with of her creations prepared(Only with Italian spirits, program thatsix features her Solo Negroni Negroni) section with six of her creations prepared with Italian spirits, fortified wines and herbs, in addition to and Italian-focused section with sixand of her creations prepared with Italian spirits, fortified wines herbs, in addition to and Italian-focused wine list wines that are biodynamic and organically farmed. fortified and herbs, in addition to and Italian-focused wine list that are biodynamic and organically farmed. wine list that are biodynamic and organically farmed.

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ANNUAL EVENTS THE ANNUAL INSTALLATION The annual installation of officers for the Chamber.

USE LABOR - EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR An annual seminar co-sponsored with the California Employment Development Department to update employers on changes in employment law.

MAYOR’S LUNCHEON MARCH The annual luncheon where the Mayor gives a State of the City address.

RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS An opportunity for businesses to open their locations to the public and showcase their products and service.

CulverEXPO An annual EXPO to exhibit your business products and services to the Culver City community in a friendly festive atmosphere.

WOMEN ON BUSINESS LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON The quarterly Women in Business Council will honor four of Culver City Leading Business Women.

MONTHLY EVENTS 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH GOOD MORNING, CULVER CITY! Breakfast networking at its best! You get an opportunity to give your elevator speech about your business to connect with other business leaders.

4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH BUSINESS AFTER 5 Whether you’re attending or hosting a mixer, this is a fun and relaxed venue to meet fellow Chamber members and end the day productively.

DAYS VARY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEONS Each luncheon features a different program. This meeting is a great opportunity to network.

DAYS VARY - ISSUES & EGGS A forum to meet and hear issues from local to state elected officials over breakfast.

DAYS VARY - EDUCATIONAL AND BUSINESS SEMINARS Opportunities to learn cutting edge business skills and rules to succeed in the 21st Century.

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HELPFUL NUMBERS CULVER CITY COMMUNITY RESOURCES

COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBERS City Hall...............................................310-253-6000 City Manager...................................310-253-6000 City Council Agenda ..................310-253-6010 Building Inspector.........................310-253-5800 Business License Office............ 310-253-5870 City Attorney.....................................310-253-5660 City Clerk..............................................310-253-5851 Chief Financial Officer...............310-253-5865 Code Enforcement........................310-253-5940

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Community Development......310-253-5700 Culver City Bus............................... 310-253-6500 Culver City Bus (recorded)....................................... 310-253-6510 Disability Services......................... 310-253-6732 Engineering....................................... 310-253-5600 Farmer’s Market...............................310-253-5775 Filming.................................................. 310-253-6216 Finance Department....................310-253-5865 Fire Department............................. 310-253-5900 Emergency........................................................... 911 Fire Marshall.....................................310-253-5926 Graffiti Hotline.................................310-253-5555 Housing................................................ 310-253-5780 Landlord Tenant Mediation... 310-253-5780 Municipal Plunge......................... 310-253-6680 Park Permits......................................310-253-6650 Parks and Recreation..................310-253-6655 Personnel ............................................310-253-5640 Planning................................................310-253-5710 Police Department..........................310-837-1221 Emergency........................................................... 911 Public Works.....................................310-253-6420 Purchasing ........................................310-253-6550

Recreation/Leisure Services...310-253-6650 Recycling Information.................310-253-6411 Sanitation/Refuse Collection...310-253-6400 Street Maintenance......................310-253-6420 Senior Center....................................310-253-6700 Sewers.....................................................310-253-6420 Street Lights/Traffic ...................310-253-6420 Street Sweeping............................. 310-253-6400 Transportation Department.. 310-253-6500 Tree Maintenance..........................310-253-6420 Veterans Memorial Building............................................. 310-253-6625

POSTAL SERVICES Culver City Main–11111 Jefferson Boulevard Gateway–9942 Culver Boulevard Information.................................. 800-275-8777

PUBLIC LIBRARY Culver City Julian Dixon Public Library 4975 Overland Avenue, Culver City Information...................................310-559-1676

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UTILITIES AT&T Business ........................................ 800-750-2355 Residential ....................................800-310-2355 Golden State Water Company...................... 800-999-4033 Southern California Edison Business ........................................800-990-7788 Residential ....................................800-655-4555 The Gas Company Business ........................................800-427-2000 Residential ...................................800-427-2200 Time Warner Cable .............800-TW-CABLE Verizon California Business ....................................... 800-483-5000 Residential ................................800-483-4000

LOS ANGELES COUNTY http://lacounty.gov/wps/portal/lac Airplane, Helicopter Noise ....................................................... 424-64NOISE Animal Control LASPCA.........310-523-9566 County Assessor’s Office.........310-665-5300 District Attorney..............................310-288-1246 Hall of Records................................. 562-462-2137

Marriage License Information...................................562-462-2189 Sheriff....................................................... 323-725-1337

STATE OF CALIFORNIA http://www.ca.gov/ Alcoholic Beverage Control...213-833-6043 Automotive Repair Bureau..... 800-952-5210 Board of Equalization..................310-342-1000 Department of Consumer Affairs.................... 800-952-5210 Department of Motor Vehicles...........................800-777-0133 Employment Development Department................................... 310-574-6464 Franchise Tax Board.....................800-852-5711 Highway Patrol................................800-835-5247

UNITED STATES http://www.usa.gov/ Internal Revenue Service........800-829-1040 Social Security Administration............................800-772-1213 Passports, Culver City Clerk.......................310-253-5851

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GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

CULVER CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS

Jeffrey Cooper, Mayor Thomas Small, Vice Mayor Jim B. Clarke, Councilmember Goran Eriksson, Councilmember Meghan Sahli-Wells, Councilmember

CULVER CITY DEPARTMENT HEADS John Nachbar, City Manager ...............................................................310-253-6000 Carol Schwab, City Attorney ...................................................310-253-5660 Scott Bixby, Chief of Police ..................................................................310-837-1221 Dave White, Fire Chief ............................................................... 310-253-5900 Jeff Muir, Chief Financial Officer ................................................................310-253-5865 Serena Wright, Director of Administrative Services, City Clerk ................................................................310-253-5640 Michele Williams, Director of Information Technologies ...............................................................310-253-6000 Charles Herbertson, Public Works Director.........................................310-253-6682 Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director..........310-253-5700 Art Ida, Transportation Director ............................................................... 310-253-6500 Corey Lakin, Parks and Recreation Director.................................................310-253-6655

STATE OFFICIALS

FEDERAL OFFICIALS

Mark Ridley-Thomas L.A. County Board of Supervisors 2nd District Office 500 W Temple St #866 Los Angeles, CA 90012...............213-974-2222 markridley-thomas@bos.lacounty.gov

Dianne Feinstein, United States Senator District Office 11111 Santa Monica Blvd #915 Los Angeles, CA 90025..............310-914-7300 Washington Office 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515...............202-224-3841 senator@feinstein.senate.gov

Jerry Brown, Governor Regional Office 300 S Spring St., 16th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90013.............. 213-897-0322 Sacramento Office State Capitol, #1173 Sacramento, CA 95814................855-468-2796

Holly J. Mitchell, State Senator 26th District Los Angeles Office District Office 700 State Dr. - Admin Offices West #105 Los Angeles, CA 90037-1210...213-745-6656 Sacramento Office Capitol Office - State Capital #5080 Sacramento, CA 95814 ................................................................916-651-4026 Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, State Assembly 3847 Crenshaw Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90008 .................................323-291-5441/310-291-5441

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Donald Trump, President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20500..............202-456-1414 president@whitehouse.gov

Kamala Harris, United States Senator District Office 312 N Spring St #1748 Los Angeles, CA 90012............. 213-894-5000 Washington Office 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515...............202-224-3553 Karen Bass, United States Congresswoman 37th District Office 4929 Wilshire Blvd #650 Los Angeles, CA 90010............. 323-965-1422 karen.bass@mail.house.gov Washington Office 408 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515...............202-225-7084

VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING Conferences. Retreats. Exhibitions.

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Tour our venue to see the updated equipment in our 1,100-seat Veterans Memorial Auditorium and our various-sized meeting rooms. Rental spaces feature projection systems, stage lighting and rigging, risers, portable sound systems, pianos, dance mirrors, and acoustic sounds shells.

Rotunda Room

Facility rentals are available seven days a week and, as always, your event parking is free.

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FAMILY When Kevin Lachoff joined his father, David, in the commercial real estate industry in 2004, he didn’t set out to focus on Culver City. David C. Lachoff had already been working with landlords and property owners on real estate investment sales, retail and office leasing throughout Los Angeles for 45 years.

father in our local commercial real estate was a natural fit.

The Lachoff team has been with Newmark Knight Frank since the company was created following the acquisition of Grubb & Ellis in 2012, where Kevin started his career in 2004. Local property owners who know the Lachoffs know

2016 Culver City Chamber delegation to Sacramento Capital, Pres/CEO Steve Rose, Board Chairs Kevin Lachoff (2015), Colette Moore (2016), Janice Beighey (2018), Paul Goldstein (2017), and Adriana Beischl.

the 2015 Chair of the Chamber Board and in various other roles on the Board and in Governmental Affairs, including trips to Sacramento to bring local concerns like property taxes and business needs to the attention of our state leaders. In 2012, Mr. Lachoff was appointed by the City Council to serve on the City’s Planning Commission, following appointments to the Landlord / Tenant mediation board and the Advisory Committee on Redevelopment. When he’s not focused on real estate, Kevin still enjoys spending time behind a camera, whether as the Culver City Historical Society’s Photographer, to take photos for the Chamber or to submit to one of our local newspapers, or of his favorite subjects, his two children.

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Newmark Knight Frank West Los Angeles Office: 1875 Century Park East, Suite 1380 Los Angeles, CA 90067 310.201.2060

they are in good hands – Kevin & David enjoy discussing real estate and sharing their advice with clients as trusted friends. They’ve sold and leased office and retail properties throughout Culver City, with assignments along Washington Boulevard from the Arts District through Downtown Culver City and out towards West Washington, along Culver Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard, and up to Fox Hills. The Lachoff team represents commercial property owners in selling development sites, retail projects and officeFrank buildings, Newmark Grubb Knight is a leader in commercial real estate and has sold apartment advisory services in Culver City and industrial properties, as and throughout the Los Angeles They’ve represented region. Wewell. congratulate the City on it’s Centennial Celebration and landlords in retail and office proudly support our own Kevin Lachoff, past Chair of the Culver City leasing with skilled negotiation Chamber of Commerce and our expert on Culver City’s past, present and good business practices.

Today, Kevin is a proud and future.

Culver City resident, too. He’s been a member of our Culver City Chamber of Commerce for over a decade, serving as

Kevin had majored in Film Studies and Communications at UCSB where he also worked as a bike mechanic, rafting guide, and in radio, TV and film production. When he met Michele Cerra, a 7th generation Culver City native and daughter of Culver City Engineer Sam Cerra and City Historian Julie Lugo Cerra, Kevin was busy working in TV and film in the camera department.

It didn’t take long for Kevin to appreciate the dedication the Lugo and Cerra families had for Culver City. With the strong sense of community of Michele’s upbringing, and the background in real estate from his own, Kevin’s transition to working with his

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We congratulate We congratulate the City the on it’s CityCentennial on it’s Centennial Celebration Celebration and proudly and proudly support support our own our Kevin own Lachoff, Kevin Lachoff, past Chair past of the Chair Culver of the City Culver Chamber City of Chamber ofand Commerce Commerce our expert andonour Culver expert City’s on Culver past, present City’s past, and future. present and future.

Newmark Knight Grubb Knight Frank West FrankLos West Angeles Los Angeles Office: Office: 1875 Century Park East, Suite 1380, Los Angeles, CA 90067 ◆ 310.201.2060 David Lachoff, Executive Managing Director ◆ 310.407.6572 ◆ dlachoff@ngkf.com Kevin Lachoff, Director ◆ 310.407.6580 ◆ klachoff@ngkf.com

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