Submit Date: Feb 04, 2025 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 Andrew Flores
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Street Address
Suite or Apt
City
State
Postal Code
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
to that particular body.
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?
Planning Commission: 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 (Seat 4)
Are you a Culver City resident?
Yes
No
If you are a resident of Culver City, please list how many years:
10 years
Andrew
Flores
Andrew Flores
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.
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.
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).
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:
LA County
Planner
Andrew Flores
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Community Service (List commissions, boards, committees and otherorganizations on which you have served or currently serve, are a member orhave been a member and offices held and in what city those positions wereor are held). Please feel free to include participation in community events.Please highlight Culver City community involvement:
I attended and participated in: General Plan 2045 Public Engagement Events August 26 - 27,2023: Pop-up at Fiesta La Ballona October 5, 2023 at City Hall: in person and virtual openhouse October 19, 2023 at El Rincon Elementary School, in person and virtual open houseNovember 15, 2023: virtual open house February 14, 2024 Planning Commission MeetingFebruary 26, 2024 City Council Meeting And Zoning Code Update Public Engagement EventsFebruary 26, 2024 City Council Meeting March 7, 2024 EIR Scoping Meeting I am a memberof: Culver City Sister City Committee Member (2024 - Present) Culver City Police Chief'sAdvisory Panel Member (2023 - Present) Culver City Arts Foundation Member (2023 -Present) CCUSD EarthFest (2023, 2024, 2025) Leadership Culver City Graduate (2023) ElRincon Elementary Walk to School Parent (2021 - 2023) American Planning AssociationPlanning Officials Committee (2025) American Planning Association Membership Committee(2025) American Planning Association Latinos and Planning Division, Board Treasurer (2024 -Present) American Planning Association California Chapter, Board Advisor (2024 - Present)Planners4Health California Co-Chair (2024 - Present) California Planning Roundtable PlanningLeadership Academy Graduate (2024) California Planning Roundtable Planning LeadershipAcademy Facilitator (2025) Employment. Please provide a minimum of 5 years of employment history,including titles and duties of current and past employment. Please feel freeto attach a resume or CV in lieu of completing this section:
Please see resume
Education (Include professional or vocational licenses and certificates.)Please feel free to attach a resume or CV in lieu of completing this section:
Bachelor of Arts, Pomona College, Claremont, California Master of Urban and RegionalPlanning, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona APA American Institute of CertifiedPlanners 2021 - Present Application Questions
For the body(ies) to which you seek appointment(s), what have youdetermined to be the primary role of the body? The primary role of the Planning Commission is to hold a public hearing and makerecommendations to the City Council regarding: -the General Plan, zoning, land subdivisionsand building; -proposed public works and for the clearance and rebuilding of blighted orsubstandard areas within the City and public improvement in general; -issue Orders to ShowCause why use permits, exceptions or variances granted should not be revoked for violationand to hold necessary hearings, transmitting findings and recommendations; -and performany other duties, not inconsistent with the City Charter or the Code.
Andrew Flores
Why do you seek appointment on the body(ies)? Please be specific to the body(ies)'s role.
I seek appointment to the Planning Commission to serve Culver City. I am a "Big-picture Thinker", strong collaborator, respected community member, and versatile communicator with team management experience, highly analytical, and skilled at motivating others to grow, improve and innovate. I am a skilled Planner experienced in building coalitions internally, with other agencies, at the state and local level, as well as with nonprofit and private sector organizations to achieve common goals and promote a positive organizational image.
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)?
I completed Leadership Culver City. The program increased my civic literacy. I know more about Culver City's residents, businesses, government, community assets and issues. I have taken advantage of the opportunity to engage in conversations with community and business leaders, advocates, and change agents. I made the time to study Culver City Mobility & Transportation, Housing & Community Development, Business & Economic Development, Education & Workforce Development, Non-Profit Organizations & Social Services, City Government & Public Agencies, and Arts & The Creative Economy, and Environment & Sustainability. I completed the California Planning Roundtable Planning Leadership Academy. It is a professional development program created to help planners prepare for leadership roles. Through the program, participants gain knowledge and skills in leadership, organizational dynamics, and communication while equipping them with tools to make even stronger contributions to their organizations. This program was developed to help planners make an impact. Participants learn important skills like how to leverage conflict and build more effective working relationships with others. I am learning specific, practical strategies that can be implemented immediately.
I am a member of the American Institute of
Certified Planners. The American Institute of Certified Planners provides the only nationwide, independent verification of planners' qualifications. I pledge to uphold high standards of practice, ethics, and professional conduct, and to keep my skills sharp and up to date by continuously pursuing advanced professional education. My education and advanced trainings are grounded in professional Planning practice. I am passionate about Planning. I learned about the field my junior year in college. I found the multidisciplinary opportunities exciting, invigorating and stimulating. I still do. I received professional training along my career path in both the public sector and private sector. I earned a graduate degree (MURP) in urban planning from Cal Poly Pomona.
How do you envision fulfilling the objectives, and/or goals of the body(ies), as established by the City Council?
I envision fulfilling the objectives and goals of the Planning Commission by being prepared. I would attend every meeting. I would prepare for every meeting by studying the materials provided by staff, preparing notes, comments, questions and visiting project sites. I would listen attentively to input from Council Members, community members, fellow commissioners and staff.
I would respect everyone's time. I would speak in plain language and cut across jargon. I would collaborate and build consensus.
Andrew Flores
Please upload a file to attach supplementalinformation, if desired.
How many meetings of the commission(s), board(s), or committee(s), towhich you are interested in being appointed have you attended? Pleaseindicate how often and when.
I attended Planning Commission meetings on January 25, 2023, February 8, 2023, April 26,2023, May 10, 2023, June 14, 2023, July 12, 2023, August 23, 2023, September 27, 2023,November 8, 2023, January 24, 2024, February 14, 2024, March 13, 2024, April 24, 2024,May 8, 2024. I also attended and participated in General Plan 2045 Public EngagementEvents August 26 - 27, 2023: Pop-up at Fiesta La Ballona October 5, 2023 at City Hall: inperson and virtual open house October 19, 2023 at El Rincon Elementary School, in personand virtual open house November 15, 2023: virtual open house February 14, 2024 PlanningCommission Meeting February 26, 2024 City Council Meeting Zoning Code Update PublicEngagement Events February 26, 2024 City Council Meeting March 7, 2024 EIR ScopingMeeting How much time, on a monthly basis, can you commit to reviewing materialsin preparation for attendance at meetings of the body(ies) to which youdesire appointment? I can commit 1-2 hours a day, 5-10 hours a week, 20-40 hours a month to reviewingmaterials in preparation for attendance at Planning Commission meetings.
Is there anything else you would like to add that has not been covered byyour answers to the prior questions? (You may attach supplementalinformation below.) You are invited to attach additional pages, enclose a copy of your resume and/orsubmit supplemental information which you feel may assist the appointing authority inits evaluation of your application.
Please submit your application and any attachments no later than the final filing dateas announced in the Notice of Vacancy and Request for Applications to the City ofCulver City by submitting your application 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, pleasecontact the City of Clerk's Office, by fax or email as indicated above, or by phone at(310) 253-5851.
Outreach Question
Andrew Flores
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
Word of Mouth
Supplemental Questions
Thank You
The City Clerk's Office encourages all interested persons to apply for all positions in which they have an interest!
Andrew Flores
Andrew J. Flores, AICP
Objective
Dedicated urban planner with a design mindset and strong background in community engagement, zoning, and land use planning. Eager to contribute expertise in urban planning and community engagement to the Planning Commission.
Professional Experience
Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning
Planner
9/2016 – Present
• Collaborate to review and implement zoning ordinances and land-use plans. • Present at public hearings and community workshops to gather feedback on proposed plans and ordinances.
• Prepare staff reports and presentations for hearing officer, planning commission and board of supervisors.
• Review and approve applications for ministerial projects ensuring compliance with municipal codes and state laws.
Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning
Pomona College Claremont, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Politics
Key Skills
• As a Certified Planner, I pledge to uphold high standards of practice, ethics, and professional conduct, and to keep my skills sharp and up to date by continuously pursuing advanced professional education.
• Urban and regional planning expertise and analytical skills in reviewing development applications.
• Proficiency in zoning code interpretation, land-use policy, and environmental review (CEQA).
• Strong knowledge of municipal and state planning laws, including California Subdivision Map Act and related statutes.
• Design-mindset approach to planning.
Volunteer Experience
American Planning Association Planning Officials Committee 2025
• Advocate for planning officials and help educate planning officials about implementing sound, ethical, inclusionary, and non-discriminatory planning practices.
California Planning Roundtable Planning Leadership Academy, Facilitator 2025
• Professional development program created to help planners prepare for leadership roles.
American Planning Association Latinos and Planning Division, Board Treasurer 2024 – Present
• Building a diverse and supportive national network of planning, community, and policy professionals.
Certifications & Affiliations
• American Institute of Certified Planners (2021-Current) • Member, American Planning Association (Current)
• Leadership Culver City Graduate (2023)
• California Planning Rounddtable Planning Leadership Academy Graduate (2024)
Culver City Commissions, Boards, and Committees
Application Form
Profile
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.
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title
If appointed to a body, please be aware that:
• Important: Unless a specific exception is made by the City Council, generally individuals areeligible 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 beoffered through the City Attorney’s and City Clerk’s Offices, as well as a Diversity, Equity, andInclusion training, and other trainings as needed. • State law and the City’s Conflict of Interest Code may require you to file annual financial disclosureforms. • Meeting dates and times of the various bodies are subject to change at the City Council’sdiscretion, 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 youfrom being considered for a commission, board or committee appointment.
Please be advised this document is a public record and information contained herein may besubject to public disclosure as required by the California Public Records Act and any otherapplicable law.
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
None Selected
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.
Are you a Culver City resident?
Yes No
If you are a resident of Culver City, please list how many years:
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.
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.
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).
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:
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:
Upload a Resume
Please upload a file to attach supplemental information, if desired.
Education (Include professional or vocational licenses and certificates.) Please feel free to
attach a resume or CV in lieu of completing this section:
Application Questions
For the body(ies) to which you seek appointment(s), what have you determined to be the primary role of the body?
Why do you seek appointment on the body(ies)? Please be specific to the body(ies)'s role.
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)?
How do you envision fulfilling the objectives, and/or goals of the body(ies), as established by the City Council?
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.
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? 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 submit supplemental information which you feel may assist the appointing authority in its evaluation of your application.
Please submit your application and any attachments no later than the final filing date as announced in the Notice of Vacancy and Request for Applications to the City of Culver City by submitting your application 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 of Clerk'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)
*
None Selected
Supplemental Questions
Thank You
The City Clerk's Office encourages all interested persons to apply for all positions in which they have an interest!
DENNIS J PARK
ASSOCIATE
Frederick Fisher & Partners | Los Angeles, CA | 02/2016 - 08/2018
ASSOCIATE - PROJECT ARCHITECT / DESIGNER
SmithGroup | Los Angeles, CA | Since 09/2020
CALIFORNIA
POLYTECHNIC
STATE UNIVERSITY,
POMONA
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture
09/2000 - 06/2005
REGISTERED ARCHITECT
LEED AP
WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION
DESIGN COMMITTEE LEAD
Organizer of activities and
discussions to promote
design culture within the office
OFFICE INITIATIVES
PICO MIXED USE PROJECT, SANTA MONICA CA
Led the design effort from conceptual phase and presentated weekly to the Client Developed and executed BIM standards in the production of SD drawings Led a multi-disciplinary team in the coordination of the BIM model and drawings Developed internal work plan and fee proposals for consultants
KECK MEDICINE OF USC MOB, PASADENA CA
Project architect of the core and shell from SD to CD phases Currently leading the interior design effort
Presenting design updates bi-weekly to the client
SCHOOLSFIRST HEADQUARTERS, TUSTIN CA
Project architect throughout the construction administration phase Worked closely with general contractor to resolve open design issues
SANTA MONICA CITY SERVICES BUILDING, SANTA MONICA CA
Developed and executed BIM standards in the production of drawings Led a multi-disciplinary team in the coordination of the BIM model and drawings Led the design effort at specific “high profile” spaces and details Presented design options and solutions to the City of Santa Monica
IOVINE YOUNG HALL - USC, LOS ANGELES CA
Developed and executed BIM standards in the production of drawings from SD to CD Led a multi-disciplinary team in the coordination of the BIM model and drawings Presented design solutions to the dean and faculty at milestones 72&SUNNY OFFICES, NEW YORK NY & PLAYA VISTA CA
Developed and executed BIM standards in the production of drawings Collaborated between bi-coastal offices in the design effort of “high profile” spaces/details Developed and presented concept design options and solutions to the CEO and board
PROJECT ARCHITECT / MANAGER / DESIGNER
Perkins+Will | Los Angeles, CA | 02/2006 - 02/2016
Perkins+Will | New York City, NY | 05/2008 - 05/2011
HMRI BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH BUILDING, PASADENA CA
Developed and executed BIM standards in the production of drawings Led a multi-disciplinary team in the coordination of the BIM model and drawings Led the design effort by producing design options and presenting to the board of directors Worked closely with the Construction Manager in the constructability/budget of the project Guided the project through the City Design Commission and Building Dept.
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ADMIN AND ALLIED HEALTH BUILDING
Developed and executed BIM standards in the production of drawings Led a multi-disciplinary team across multiple states in the coordination of the BIM model PERKINS+WILL LA OFFICE, LOS ANGELES CA
Developed and executed BIM standards in the production of drawings Key player in the design team which involved weekly presentations to the “Owner” Led a multi-disciplinary team in the coordination of the BIM model and drawings Guided the project through the City of Los Angeles Building department Main point of contact through construction and during OAC meetings Led the LEED certification effort and achieved LEED GOLD
DESIGN SKILLS
REVIT
AUTOCAD
ENSCAPE
BIM360 GLUE
NAVISWORKS
BLUEBEAM STUDIO
SKETCHUP
RHINO
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
EXCEL
POWERPOINT
Submit Date: Jan 19, 2025 Culver City Commissions, Boards, and Committees Application Form
Profile
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 Edward Sim
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Street Address
Suite or Apt
City
State
Postal Code
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
to that particular body.
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?
Planning Commission: 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.
Are you a Culver City resident?
Yes
No
If you are a resident of Culver City, please list how many years:
2 Edward
Sim
Edward Sim
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. 1 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.
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).
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:
I am a frequent / regular volunteer in community events.
Most recently / locally, I was a
member of the Santa Monica-Pacific Palisades Lions Club, where I served as the volunteer coordinator for a year.
International Data Group
(IDG Inc.)
Vice President of Sales
Operations
Edward Sim
Upload a Resume
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 am currently the Vice President of Sales Operations at International Data Group.
Prior to
this, I had twenty years of experience at various technology companies, including Apple, Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter.
I primarily held roles in Business Planning and Operations, which I believe would be helpful in serving as a member of the Culver City Planning Commission.
Education (Include professional or vocational licenses and certificates.) Please feel free to attach a resume or CV in lieu of completing this section:
Masters of Business Administration - Northwestern University (Kellogg School of Management) Masters and Bachelors of Electrical Engineering - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Application Questions
For the body(ies) to which you seek appointment(s), what have you determined to be the primary role of the body?
Culver City Planning Commission - which is to serve as an advisory and decision-making body focused on land use, zoning, and development within the community.
This is a
tremendously important role, as it can influence the overall economic, environmental, and cultural trajectory of the city.
Why do you seek appointment on the body(ies)? Please be specific to the body(ies)'s role.
As a Culver City resident, I am deeply invested in the health and well-being of both the city and its residents.
Often, planning-level decisions can make a tremendous impact on the direction of an organization's growth and ability to operate in the future, and I would am invested in making sure that Culver City remains competitive in all areas and remains a wonderful place for families and businesses.
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)?
As noted above, I have over twenty years working at large corporations in planning functions.
In these roles, I would propose, approve, and execute large projects that had scope and budgets in excess of hundreds of millions of dollars.
These projects were always
cross-functional and often international in nature, and required the involvement of many stakeholders and decision makers.
The net of these experience allow me to bring an
analytical and commercial mindset to decisions, and an ability to carefully consider diverse perspectives.
How do you envision fulfilling the objectives, and/or goals of the body(ies), as established by the City Council?
Carefully consider and review proposals brought before the board.
Help establish a cohesive
vision on the long term trajectory for Culver City and its constituent neighborhoods and regions.
Ensure effective custodianship of the city's resources.
Edward Sim
Please upload a file to attach supplemental
information, if desired.
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.
As often as required - I would expect a regular weekly / monthly meeting, and ad hoc meetings as required.
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?
As needed - but currently budgeting 20 hours / month (5 hours / week).
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.)
Thank you for considering my application!
Please let me know if you have any other
questions or concerns.
You are invited to attach additional pages, enclose a copy of your resume and/or submit supplemental information which you feel may assist the appointing authority in its evaluation of your application.
Please submit your application and any attachments no later than the final filing date as announced in the Notice of Vacancy and Request for Applications to the City of Culver City by submitting your application 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 of Clerk'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)
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Edward Sim
Thank You
The City Clerk's Office encourages all interested persons to apply for all positions in which they have an interest!
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Submit Date: Feb 05, 2025 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 Alexander Van Gaalen
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Email Address
Street Address
Suite or Apt
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Postal Code
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to that particular body.
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?
Planning Commission: 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.
Are you a Culver City resident?
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If you are a resident of Culver City, please list how many years:
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If you are a minor, please provide your parental
consent letter below.
Are you a Culver City business owner/operator?
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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?
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Qualifications and Experience
Have you ever worked for the City of Culver City?
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If you have worked for the City of Culver City, please list dates of employment and names of departments.
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).
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:
Treasurer, The Jefferson Society of Architect Attorneys, a national nonprofit organization.
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AvG Consulting
Land Use Consultant
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Employment. Please provide a minimum of 5 years of employment history,including titles and duties of current and past employment. Please feel freeto attach a resume or CV in lieu of completing this section:
President of AvG Consulting, Culver City, 2023-Present Land Use Consultant, Crest RealEstate, Los Angeles, 2018-2024.
Education (Include professional or vocational licenses and certificates.)Please feel free to attach a resume or CV in lieu of completing this section:
Attorney at Law (NY, NJ, USPTO, SCOTUS) Licensed Architect (CA, NY) Certified Planner(AICP) Juris Doctor, Brooklyn Law School, 2009. Master of Science in Computational Design,Carnegie Mellon University, 2002. Bachelor of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University,2001. Minor in Engineering Studies, Carnegie Mellon University, 2001.
Application Questions
For the body(ies) to which you seek appointment(s), what have youdetermined to be the primary role of the body? Planning Commission. As I understand it, the role of the planning commission, is to assurethat applications and requests before the body are in conformity with the letter and spirit theGeneral Plan of the City before they are approved. More broadly, this body can and shouldinfluence the development of the City to its best potential.
Why do you seek appointment on the body(ies)? Please be specific to thebody(ies)'s role.
I believe I have the expertise and experience to advise and make determines on proposedland development projects in the City to the betterment of its citizens.
What is there specifically in your background, training, education or intereststhat qualifies you for appointment? What special qualities and/orqualifications can you bring to the body(ies) to which you seekappointment(s)? I am an attorney, architect, and land use consultant. I bring discretionary entitlement casesto various jurisdictions in the area including Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. I have not broughtaction to the City of Culver City, so the opportunity for conflicts of interest are minimal.
How do you envision fulfilling the objectives, and/or goals of the body(ies), asestablished by the City Council? I imagine reviewing items before the board, collecting testimony, and working with theapplicants and thepublic toward solutions that are best for all stakeholders.
How many meetings of the commission(s), board(s), or committee(s), towhich you are interested in being appointed have you attended? Pleaseindicate how often and when.
None. I'm new to Culver City. However, I regularly participate in such meetings as a part ofmy professional practice, mostly in the City of Los Angeles.
Alexander Van Gaalen
Please upload a file to attach supplemental
information, if desired.
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?
As much as is needed. I have reviewed recent agendas, and can readily incorporate the added time commitments into my schedule.
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.)
I am happy to answer any questions you may have.
You are invited to attach additional pages, enclose a copy of your resume and/or submit supplemental information which you feel may assist the appointing authority in its evaluation of your application.
Please submit your application and any attachments no later than the final filing date as announced in the Notice of Vacancy and Request for Applications to the City of Culver City by submitting your application 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 of Clerk'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
Other
Supplemental Questions
Thank You
Alexander Van Gaalen
The City Clerk's Office encourages all interested persons to apply for all positions in which they have an interest!
Alexander Van Gaalen
AvG | Feasibility | Discretionary Entitlements | Approvals Alexander van Gaalen AIA AICP Esq
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Select Credentials Law Admissions United States Patent and Trademark Office Supreme Court of the United States Southern District of New York California (Provisional) New Jersey New York Architecture Licenses California New York Law Education Brooklyn Law School Juris Doctor 2009 Architecture Education Carnegie Mellon University Master of Science in Computational Design 2002 Bachelor of Architecture 2001 Minor in Engineering Studies Organizations The Jefferson Society – Treasurer American Institute of Architects American Institute of Certified Planners Additional City of Los Angeles Registered Lobbyist LEED Accredited Professional Citizenships United States Netherlands Greece Select Experience AvG President 2023 – Present Providing permitting and code consulting services to real estate developers and homeowners in Bel-Air, Downtown Los Angeles, Beverly Hills Hillside Area, El Segundo, Redondo Beach, and others. Project include new hillside-area one-family dwellings, commercial adaptive reuse, and factory-built construction. Crest Real Estate Senior Project Manager 2018 – 2024 Led multiple concurrent real estate development projects from initial feasibility studies and code and design analysis, through discretionary entitlement procurement, and through the entire building permitting process, mostly new, luxury, one-family dwellings in the hillside and coastal areas of Los Angeles. Developed software to automate the procurement of public documents and data. Reviewed and analyzed public and proprietary documents, building regulations, and policy documents. Reviewed and commented on designer drawings for discretionary approval feasibility, regulatory compliance, and feasibility of construction. Frequently represented clients at public hearings before Building Safety Commissioners, Area Planning Commissions, City Planning Departments, Neighborhood Councils, and Homeowner Associations. Regularly led meetings with ownership teams, design teams, service providers, neighbor interests, and public officials. Peck Architecture Structural Civil Project Manager & Architect 2015 – 2018 Provided executive architect services and led a team of architects and engineers in the design, permitting, and construction of large, custom one-family dwellings in the hillside areas of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. United States Patent and Trademark Office Patent Intern 2008 Hon Lawrence M McKenna, Senior District Judge SDNY Judicial Intern 2007 Researched and advised in a case regarding international money laundering. Gensler New York Project Manager & Architect 2005-2007 Led multi-story corporate office tenant improvement projects for investment banks, Fortune 500 companies, and law firms.