The City Council listened to a presentation by Dr. Dan Richardson of the Mobile Crisis Team, and Christina Stoffers-Himmelman of the Housing and Human Services department, updating the latest efforts to address the homelessness crisis in Culver City.
In January, the City held its annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count where seven teams canvassed Culver City, and an additional team canvassed Ballona Creek. While final numbers will be released in the coming months, the presentation noted decreases across all categories, including individuals, cars, vans, RVs, tents, and makeshift shelters. A video highlighting the Homeless Count can be viewed on the City’s YouTube page.
From November 2025 to February 2026, the Mobile Crisis Team has responded to 385 calls to the crisis line and homeless outreach requests. In that time, the team has engaged 240 people. Assistance from the Culver City Police Department has been requested 12 times, and the Culver City Fire Department has been requested six times.
In February, the Motel Master Lease and Nutrition Program served 43 people in both the Rodeway Inn and Paradise Inn and provided 1,948 meals. The Wellness Village Program served 18 people and four emotional support animals.
The presentation highlighted client participation rates in housing opportunities and support services. At the Motel Master Lease Program, 30 percent of residents are not accepting multiple housing opportunities or services. At Project Homekey, 3 percent at the interim side. At Wellness Village, 5 percent are not accepting housing opportunities or services.
Culver City is updating its Homeless Plan. In December and January, community sessions were conducted to gather input. There are two community meetings to present the updated Homeless Plan strategies and take questions.
The details and times of the Homeless Plan community meetings in March can be found on the City’s website.
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