
Culver City Vice Mayor Freddy Puza announced today his intention to propose the creation of a Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a long-term planning framework to guide how Culver City invests in its infrastructure, community facilities, and environmental priorities.
The new plan would serve as a comprehensive roadmap to prioritize and sequence major city projects, such as street repairs, sidewalk improvements, park and facility upgrades, and sustainability initiatives. By identifying short-, medium-, and long-term needs, the CIP will help ensure that projects are strategic, coordinated, and fiscally responsible.
“Our residents deserve a clear, transparent plan that shows how their city is investing in the future,” said Vice Mayor Freddy Puza. “A Capital Improvement Plan will allow us to prioritize projects based on community needs, available funding, and long-term sustainability while giving residents a clear view of what’s happening and what’s next.”
The proposed Five-Year Plan will:
Establish clear priorities among key categories such as Safe Sidewalks, Streets and Transit Upgrades, Clean and Green Infrastructure, and Community Facilities.
Improve coordination between departments to ensure projects are planned and sequenced efficiently, avoiding duplication and unnecessary costs.
Strengthen fiscal responsibility by aligning projects with available funding, maximizing grant opportunities, and planning for maintenance and lifecycle costs.
Enhance transparency through a public-facing dashboard or annual report showing timelines, project status, and funding sources.
Engage the community by creating opportunities for residents to weigh in on which projects matter most to them.
“Many people don’t realize how much infrastructure and improvement work is constantly happening throughout Culver City,” Puza added. “This plan will help tell that story and make sure our decisions reflect community priorities, environmental values, and long-term resilience.”
Vice Mayor Puza will introduce the item at the October 13, 2025 City Council meeting. If approved, staff will begin developing a draft framework for the plan, including a public engagement process and criteria for evaluating and prioritizing projects.
Office of the Vice Mayor