Submit Date: May 15, 2023 Culver City Commissions, Boards, and Committees Application Form
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time and expertise to the Culver City community.
The information contained on this application is for use by the City in reviewing candidates to fill vacancies on City Commissions, Committees, and Boards. During consideration of applicants, the City may consider the information contained in this application, any required supplemental questionnaire, and any other publicly available information. An appointment to any Commission, Board or Committee is at the discretion of the appointing authority.
Ethics and Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest
As a reflection of the residents of the community, Culver City prides itself on the high ethical standards adhered to by its municipal government. As a prospective applicant, we want you to be informed about potential limitations that state and local law impose on individuals who serve the community, especially where they may have a financial conflict of interest. Please consider this information before submitting an application and accepting an appointment. Further information and training regarding these limitations, as well as other legal and procedural requirements when serving on these bodies (i.e. Brown Act, ethics laws, etc.), will be provided in the event you are appointed to one of the City’s commissions, committees, or boards.
State law has established regulations intended to ensure that a public official does not use his or her position for personal, financial benefit.
• The California Political Reform Act prohibits a public official (including any of the City’s commission, committee, or board members) from participating in any decision or deliberation that might affect the official’s own financial interests. In such a situation, the official must publicly disclose the potential conflict of interest, recuse himself or herself from the item being discussed, and leave the meeting room while the matter is considered. • Government Code Section 1090 imposes an even stricter prohibition. It prohibits a local body from “making” a contract with one of its own members (even if the member has recused him or herself), which includes all aspects of contract formation, including such actions as influencing the contract’s scope or the selection of a contractor.
A community member volunteering to sit on a City commission, committee, or board should be aware of these restrictions and take them into consideration before applying for or accepting appointment to any of these bodies.
If you have questions about this information and how it may apply to your particular situation, please contact the City Attorney’s Office at (310) 253-5660.
Important Information
As you complete your application, please be aware of the following:
You may apply to any body at any time. However, only those positions that are either vacant or have terms ending soon may be considered for appointment during a certain timeframe.
You may attach a resume or other supplemental information. However, at a minimum, please ensure you submit this Application form by the applicable deadline.
Please note that certain bodies have additional supplementary questions that pertain to that particular body.
Karim Sahli
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Street Address
Suite or Apt
City
State
Postal Code
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
If appointed to a body, please be aware that:
• Important: Unless a specific exception is made by the City Council, generally individuals are eligible to be appointed to serve on only one body at a time. • All appointees will be required to attend an Ethics and Brown Act training class, which will be offered through the City Attorney’s and City Clerk’s Offices, as well as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training, and other trainings as needed.
• State law and the City’s Conflict of Interest Code may require you to file annual financial disclosure forms.
• Meeting dates and times of the various bodies are subject to change at the City Council’s discretion, staff requirements and the availability of the meeting facilities. • Please note that you may be subject to a background check. A conviction does not preclude you from being considered for a commission, board or committee appointment.
Please be advised this document is a public record and information contained herein may be subject to public disclosure as required by the California Public Records Act and any other applicable law.
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Fiesta La Ballona Committee: Submitted
Planning Commission: Submitted
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Submitted
If you are applying for more than one body, please list those bodies in the order of preference for which you would like to be considered below.
Planning Commission Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Fiesta La Ballona Committee Are you a Culver City resident?
Yes
No
If you are a resident of Culver City, please list how many years:
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Employer
Job Title
If you are a minor, please provide your parental consent letter below.
Are you a Culver City business owner/operator?
Yes
No
If you are a Culver City business owner/operator, please list how many years. 2 Minors, age sixteen (16) or older, are eligible to apply with parental or legal guardian consent. Are you a minor?
Yes
No
Qualifications and Experience
Have you ever worked for the City of Culver City?
Yes
No
If you have worked for the City of Culver City, please list dates of employment and names of departments.
I have been a Police Volunteer since 2020.
If you are related to any current City employees or appointed officials of the City of Culver City, please indicate name(s) and relationship(s).
N/A
Have there been, or are there now, any circumstances and/or relationships which might reflect adversely on the propriety of your serving as a member of any body to which you might be appointed?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
Community Service (List commissions, boards, committees and other organizations on which you have served or currently serve, are a member or have been a member and offices held and in what city those positions were or are held). Please feel free to include participation in community events. Please highlight Culver City community involvement:
N/A
Monsieur Designs LLC
CEO
Karim Sahli
Employment. Please provide a minimum of 5 years of employment history, including titles and duties of current and past employment. Please feel free to attach a resume or CV in lieu of completing this section:
I have been an independent graphic designer for 25 years before starting Monsieur Design LLC.
Education (Include professional or vocational licenses and certificates.) Please feel free to attach a resume or CV in lieu of completing this section:
Beaux-Arts Nantes Saint-Nazaire Higher National Diploma in Plastic Expression, Communication 1996 -1999 Higher Institute of Arts in Toulouse National Diploma in Plastic Arts, Communication 1994 - 1996 Application Questions
For the body(ies) to which you seek appointment(s), what have you determined to be the primary role of the body?
Planning Commission The commission reviews and adjusts the real estate projects. - - - Bicycle andPedestrian Advisory Committee This body provides thoughtful suggestions to help the city meet its visionzero plan. - - - Fiesta La Ballona Committee This body oversees the Fiesta La Ballona festival.
Why do you seek appointment on the body(ies)? Please be specific to the body(ies)'s role.
Planning Commission I am passionate about the challenges of today's urban planning. - - - Bicycle andPedestrian Advisory Committee I am a long-time bicycle advocate. - - - Fiesta La Ballona Committee Iwant to make sure the festival stays a family-friendly festival.
What is there specifically in your background, training, education or interests that qualifies you for appointment? What special qualities and/or qualifications can you bring to the body(ies) to which you seek appointment(s)?
Planning Commission My education includes some design and architecture knowledge. - - - Bicycle andPedestrian Advisory Committee I am a long-time bicycle advocate. - - - Fiesta La Ballona Committee Iwant to make sure the festival stays a family-friendly festival.
How do you envision fulfilling the objectives, and/or goals of the body(ies), as established by the City Council?
Planning Commission By listening to the community - - - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Iintend to bring a European sensibility and help reduce traffic violence. - - - Fiesta La Ballona Committee Iwant to make sure the festival stays a fun and family-friendly festival.
How many meetings of the commission(s), board(s), or committee(s), to which you are interested in being appointed have you attended? Please indicate how often and when.
All of them.
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How much time, on a monthly basis, can you commit to reviewing materials in preparation for attendance at meetings of the body(ies) to which you desire appointment? I am committed to spending all the time it takes to fulfill any of those three positions.
Is there anything else you would like to add that has not been covered by your answers to the prior questions? (You may attach supplemental information below.) You are invited to attach additional pages, enclose a copy of your resume and/or submitsupplemental information which you feel may assist the appointing authority in its evaluation of yourapplication.
Please submit your application and any attachments no later than the final filing date as announcedin the Notice of Vacancy and Request for Applications to the City of Culver City by submitting yourapplication online or By Mail: Office of the City Clerk 9770 Culver Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 By Fax: (310) 253-5830
By Email: [email protected] If you have questions regarding the completion or filing of this application, please contact the City ofClerk's Office, by fax or email as indicated above, or by phone at (310) 253-5851.
Outreach Question
The City Clerk's Office is always looking to improve outreach. Please indicate how you heard about this opportunity (Facebook,/Twitter, Nextdoor, Newspaper, Website/Email, Word of Mouth or Other) *
Website/Email
Supplemental Questions
Question applies to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Please ensure you meet the qualifications below for the membership category(ies) for which you are applying.Please select the Category for which you are applying to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Resident
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Thank You
The City Clerk's Office encourages all interested persons to apply for all positions in which they have an interest!
Karim Sahli
Karim Sahli
Communication Consultant
About Me
Professional Experience
Married with two children. My wife is past Mayor of
Culver City, unofficially establishing him as the former “First Man of Culver City.” He organizes and hosts
Happy Hour, a celebrated and spirited weekly
community gathering.
Hard Skill
Graphic design
Photography
Web design
Communication strategy
Education Background
Beaux-Arts Nantes Saint-Nazaire
Higher National Diploma in Plastic
Expression, Communication
1996 - 1999
Higher Institute of Arts in Toulouse
National Diploma in Plastic Arts,
Communication
1994 - 1996
My Contact
www.logicalnot.com
LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell's Office
2021 – Present
25 years of graphic design experience
Art Director for all major events
Design of most visual elements for social media and events Design, implementation and maintenance of the office's website Key responsibilities:
France 5
Arte
Transamerica
San Diego Electricity
Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell's office and more.
As a multidisciplinary creative, I am the founder and chief designer of Monsieur Designs, an integrated design agency located in Culver City. The agency’s portfolio of clientele includes