City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council appoint and/or reappoint members to the
Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Civil Service
Commission, Cultural Affairs Commission, Disability Advisory Committee and the
Landlord-Tenant Mediation Board.
BACKGROUND:
Planning Commission – Office #3, currently held by Maureen Muranaka, expires on
June 30, 2007. Ms. Muranaka has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible
for reappointment to the Planning Commission. A total of 4 people submitted timely
applications indicating an interest in serving on the Planning Commission. One seat
is available for appointment.
Parks and Recreation Commission – Office #2, currently held by Vicki Daly
Redholtz, expires on June 30, 2007. Ms. Daly Redholtz was appointed to the
Commission in October 2004 to fill an unexpired term. Ms. Daly Redholtz submitted
a new application indicating her interest to again serve on the Commission. A total
of 6 people submitted timely applications indicating an interest in serving on the
Parks and Recreation Commission. One seat is available for appointment.
Civil Service Commission – Seat #4, currently held by Sharon Zeitlin, expires on
June 30, 2007. Ms. Zeitlin was appointed to the Commission in 2003. Ms. Zeitlin
Meeting Date: 05/29/07 Item Number: A-1
AGENDA ITEM: Appointments and/or Reappointments to the Planning
Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Civil Service Commission,
Cultural Affairs Commission, Disability Advisory Committee and the
Landlord-Tenant Mediation Board, and LAX Advisory Committee.
Contact Person/Dept.: Ela Valladares Phone Number: 310-253-5851
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification:
Advertisements ran in the Culver City News and in the Culver City Observer on April 12,
April 19, April 26, May 3 and May 10, 2007. A notice was posted on the City’s Web Site
on April 12, 2007 through May 15, 2007. Master Notification List (05/24/07)
Department Approval:
Christopher Armenta 05/17/07
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Iker) (05/21/07)
City Controller Approval:
Marlee Chang (05/21/07)
City Manager Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (05/23/07) City of Culver City, California
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submitted a new application indicating her interest to again serve on the
Commission. Seat #5, currently held by Alice Barriciello, expires on June 30, 2007.
Ms. Barriciello has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for
reappointment to the Civil Service Commission. A total of 4 people submitted timely
applications indicating an interest in serving on the Civil Service Commission. Two
seats are available for appointment.
Cultural Affairs Commission – Office #4, currently held by Susan Deen, expires on
June 30, 2007. Mrs. Deen did not submit an application for another term. A total of
4 people submitted timely applications indicating an interest in serving on the
Cultural Affairs Commission. One seat is available for appointment.
Disability Advisory Committee - Office No. 3, currently held by Karen Hassan,
expires on June 30, 2007. Ms. Hassan submitted a new application indicating her
interest to again serve on the Committee. A total of 2 people submitted timely
applications indicating an interest in serving on the Disability Advisory Committee.
One seat is available for appointment.
Landlord-Tenant Mediation Board:
Landlord Representative – There is one opening for Landlord Representative. Mary
Ellen Fernandez has served on the Board since 1989. Ms. Fernandez submitted a
new application indicating her interest to again serve on the Board. No other
applications were received for this position. Please note that there are no term limits
for the Landlord-Tenant Mediation Board. One seat is available for appointment.
Member-at-Large Representative – There is one opening for Member-at-Large
Representative. Juanita Patterson-Wright has served on the Board since 2001.
Mrs. Patterson-Wright submitted a new application indicating her interest to again
serve on the Board. A total of 7 applications were received for this position. One
seat is available for appointment.
Tenant Representative and Tenant Alternate – There is one opening for Tenant
Representative and one opening for Tenant Alternate. Samantha Eisner, the current
Tenant Representative, did not apply for reappointment. One seat and one
alternate are available for appointment.
Two applications for Tenant Representative were received. The current Tenant
Alternate, Judy Monia, has applied for the Tenant Representative position.
The City Council will need to decide whether it wishes to accept the second
application for Tenant Representative from Claire-Elise Michaels. Ms. Michaels’
application was received after the deadline of 5:30 P.M. on May 15, 2007. A City of Culver City, California
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representative for Ms. Michaels contacted the City Clerk’s Office at 5:00 P.M. on
May 15, 2007 and advised that he would be faxing the application on her behalf due
to a death in Ms. Michaels’ family. No fax arrived on May 15; the faxed application
was received in the City Clerk’s Office on Wednesday, May 16, 2007.
If Ms. Michaels’ application is not accepted, staff will continue to advertise for the
vacant Tenant position.
Los Angeles International Airport Advisory Committee
This Committee, comprised of two members of the public, provides the City with an
advisory voice on the operations at Los Angeles International Airport. Mr. Paul
Struhl, currently a member of the Committee, did not file an application for re-
appointment. No applications were received.
The City Council may wish to direct staff to readvertise this opportunity, including
soliciting interest in this Committee from persons who applied for another
Commission/Committee vacancy but were not chosen to serve.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
For new appointees to the Landlord-Tenant Mediation Board, there will be 30 hours
of professional mediation training at a cost of $625 and AB 1234 Ethics training.
These costs would be absorbed in existing Housing Division Set Aside
appropriations. For new appointments to all other Commissions or Boards,
individuals who have not already completed AB1234 Ethics Training must do so.
Sufficient funds are included in the proposed 2007-08 budget which will be allocated
to the respective divisions when the budget is approved by the City Council.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. List of all applicants.
2. Copies of all applications.
MOTIONS:
That the City Council:
PLANNING COMMISSION: City of Culver City, California
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1. Appoint to fill Office #3 as Planning
Commissioner to the Planning Commission for a four (4) year term, expiring
on June 30, 2011.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISION:
2. Appoint/reappoint to fill Office #2 as Parks and
Recreation Commissioner to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a four
(4) year term, expiring on June 30, 2011.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION:
3. Appoint/reappoint to fill Seat #4 as Civil Service
Commissioner to the Civil Service Commission for a four (4) year term,
expiring on June 30, 2011.
4. Appoint to fill Seat #5 as Civil Service
Commissioner to the Civil Service Commission for a four (4) year term,
expiring on June 30, 2011.
CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION:
5. Appoint to fill Office #4 as Cultural Affairs
Commissioner to the Cultural Affairs Commission for a four (4) year term,
expiring on June 30, 2011.
DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
6. Appoint _________________ to fill Office No. 3 as a member of the Disability
Advisory Committee for a four-year term beginning on July 1, 2007 and
expiring on June 30, 2011.
LANDLORD-TENANT MEDIATION BOARD:
7. Appoint/reappoint as Landlord
Representative on the Board, to serve a term of three years, commencing
July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010.
8. Appoint/reappoint as Member-at-Large
Representative on the Board, to serve a term of three years, commencing
July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010.
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9. Appoint as Tenant
Representative on the Board, to serve a term of three years, commencing
July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010.
10. Appoint as Tenant
Alternate on the Board, commencing July 1, 2007 with no term limit (This is
contingent upon Judy Monia being appointed Tenant Representative).
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
11. As no applications were received, direct staff to readvertise this vacancy
including soliciting interest from Commission applicants who were not chosen
to serve.
2007 APPLICANT CHART
PLANNING COMMISSION
LINDA SMITH FROST
KENNETH L. KUTCHER
ANTHONY PLESKOW
JAMIE WRIGHT
PARKS AND RECREATION
MARY CHURCH
RONALD L. ENGEN *
JOHN RICHARD HUDSON
MICHEAL O'LEARY
VICKI DALY REDHOLTZ
JAMES WRIGHT *
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
DAN GALLAGHER
MICHEAL O'LEARY *
JAMES WRIGHT *
SHARON ZEITLIN
DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
KAREN HASSAN
VICTOR DATE
CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
RONALD EGEN *
MURRAY LEBOWITZ
MICHEAL O'LEARY *
MARLA KOOSED
* APPLIED FOR MORE THAN ONE COMMITTEEPLANNINGCITY OF CULVER CITY
9770 CULVER BOULEVARD P.O_ BOX 507 , CULVER CITY. CA. 90232-0507
APPLICATION AND BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
FOR COMMISSION, BOARD OR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEMBERSIII?
(please type r r prlrrt)
The information contained on this form is for the use of the City Counc il in order to fill vacancies ore
City Cotiinlissions, Boards, Advisory Comrnirtces or [•ask Forces. However, all information on this
form will become a uuto-lic reewrrl earl he available for llub is inspection or duplication as
aiithoriized by law.
Separate applications must he suhniitted for each body to which application is being made.
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Getteral Information
1. Identify the Cotnnussion, Advisory Commi.ttri: or Task Force to which appointment is desired:
Planning Commission
2. If applying for a position on the Landlordtl'emint Medimitut Board, indicate whether you
arc-
applyingg as a tenant representative (
),
landlord represcrawive (_) or member at-large
representtitive (_).
Call the Housing Division at (310) 253.5780 it you h:r+ve any queciinnx regarding cligibility for L:mdlordtTcrtant Mcdi iLki r
Board po24titlns,
3 Name:
Linda Smith Frost
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Address: 7.ipp
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Business : Business : Tclepltone ( )
Address : Zip
E-mail address
Ans i. r the jiI/rliviriir: (Use rlrlrLtf/nrlrr^Slli:r r,s_ij rlec cstita!
4. Cc;rmmtnity Service
(List boards, cornrnissions, cormilittees and organizations on which you have served or ctrlTently
serve; olflces held and in what ciiy_)
City of Culver City, Advisory Committee an Redevelopment 2005- Present
Los Angeles, Northridge West Neighborhood Council 2005-2006
Los Angeles, West Hills Neighborhood Council 2006-2007
City of Culver City, Selection Committee for Redevelopment Director, March 2007
Culver City/ West Washington Redevelopment- Active resident
Cower City Emp1oyf3es fake pride in of fectivefy providing the hi ares( levels of service to an ich rho quality of life for the ccmmuoity by but!oing on our
:metier of more Mae; se verrty-,rive years of pubic saw o, by our present commitment, and by our dRdk ifirxj It., ruder lfle c!lailerrges c! Ilia fuWWrr:.
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5. Employment
(Title and duties, current and past.)
Current: Assistant General Manager, General Growth Properties, Northridge Fashion Center & Fallbrook Center
Past: See accompanying resume
6. Education
(Include
professiona
l or vocational licenses and certificates.)
Wellesley College, BA
U.C.L.A, Marketing and Public Relation Courses
International Council of Shopping Centers , Management I, Marketing I, II
Additional : see accompanying resume
Personal
7. Are YOU .1 U.S. citizen? YES NO
Are you registered to vote in Culver City? S.
YES NO
,
9. Have you ever been convicted, fined, imprisoned , or placed on YEAS NO
probation for a felony or for a misdemeanor involving fraud?
I CD
10. Have you ever worked for the City of Culver City? (If yes, list dates and YES NO
names of departments.)
1.1. Arc: you rel ated to any current City employees or appointees of the City YES _ NO
of Culver City? (Tf ye s, indicate name and relationship.)
12. Are you aware that financial disclosure may be required annually?
YES
(e.g. sources of income, loans and gifts, investaients, interests in real
property.)
13. Rules or law and ethics prohibit members from participating in .and YES NO
voting on matters in which they may have a direct or iiidirect financial
interest . Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may
develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your
responsibilities as a member of the body to which you seek appointment?
(If yes, please indicate any potential conflicts.)
14. Have there been, or are there now, any business circumstances which
YES NO
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might reflect adversely on the propriety of your serving is rI J rirc:rnber
of any body to which you might be appointed?
15. Now many meetings of the Commission, Roird or Cornrnitice to which you are interested in being
appointed have you attended in the last year? NIA
16. liow much time , on a monthly basis , do you anticipate spending on prepar:riian for and attendance at
meetings of the body €o which you desire appointment?
Monthly Prep Time: 3-4 Hours
Meeting Time : 6-8 Hours
17. Why are you interested in appointment to a City Commission , Board, Committee or Task Force?
I would like to contribute my professional expertise to development , land use and zoning processes in
Culver City. I would like to champion good design combined with sound business decisions for our city's
long-term success and contribute toward making Culver City a great place in which to live , work and
conduct business.
18. What is there; Specifically in your background, training, education or interecis which qualifies you as
an appointee?
Long-term Culver City resident with 20+ years of work experience in commercial real estate management with
leading companies in retail and shopping center management , development and redevelopment. Working familiarity
with city entitlement processes . Have served on many non-profit boards/organizations including Culver City's ACOR,
Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils : Northridge West and West Hills. active resident with the West Washington
redevelopment projects.
19, What do you see- as the objectives and goals of the body to which you seek appointmcru?
Review and deliberate Culver City's proposed development projects , land use and zoning
issues . Formulate recommendations regarding global development policies to the City
Council.
20. How would you r eornrFiend the objectives and goals of the body be changed
or augmented?
I have no recommendations for changes in the broad goals that I outlined in Q.19.
21. How would you help achieve the body's established objectives
and goals?
Become educated on the history and status of projects . Interface with current Planning Commission
members to become knowledgeable on current issues.
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22. What special qualities can you bring to the body to which you seek appointment?
I understand the challenges of commercial development and local land use issues since I deal with these on a daily basis in my
professional life. I have worked on new commercial developments , redevelopment , leasing , construction , traffic mitigation and
zoning with all entities that are involved-city departments , architects , designers , engineers , vendors , tenants , and local
residents .
As a resident of the west end of our city, I am interested and enthusiastic about having the opportunity to serve
Culver City.
REMINDER: All information on this application will becottie a public record and he available for
public inspection or duplication as smthorized by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing information, is correct to the best of racy knowledge
You Ore invited to attach additional pages, enclose a copy of your resume, or aubneit supplemental
infurrn:alion which you feel may assist the City Council in its evaluation of your application.
SILhmit app] i ca I ion(s) and attachments to; City of Culver City
Attention : City Cleric
9770 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232-0507
(310) 2.53-551
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OPTI ON A)L
In order to assist the. City Council in seekiitb to balance appointments in terms of geographic location of
residence and/or business, ethnicity, gender and age, the following infonmation is desirable but not
required for application submission or appoint inent,
If a City resident, for how
long? 20 years
If a City business owner/operator, for how long,?,_____
Year of Birth
1956
Male Female Ethnicity
Caucasian _
Ae^
SMS!jhe
PfilNTc 1 Ok RECYCLED PAPERLinda Smith Frost
EXPERIENCE
GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES
NORTHRIDGE FASHION CENTER/FALLBROOK CENTER, Northridge, CA
Assistant General Manager
2005-present
Under supervision of Senior General Manager, assist with management of Northridge Fashion Center, a 1.5 million-
square-foot, 4-anchor mall, and Fallbrook Center, a redeveloped, 1+ million-square-foot big box/entertainment
complex. Annual sales: $700+ million. NOI: $33 million.
• Asset management including budget, business plan, and I/E forecast preparation.
• Supervise support staff including Operations, Administrative and Contractors.
• Liaison between Asset Management, Accounting, Development. Tenants and government entities on projects.
• Explore opportunities for development, enhancement, and/or expansion of projects.
• Resource local, regional, national and temporary leasing prospects.
• Oversee $5 million specialty leasing (kiosk) program.
• Assisted with Otay Ranch Town Center pre-opening/development and on Crunch Crew.
Senior Marketing Manager
2003-2005
Directed marketing for Northridge Fashion Center and Fallbrook Center
• Wrote and executed annual marketing plans and budgets.
• Pitched corporate sponsorship funding and execute programming . 2005: $500,000+.
• Established film/television filming location program resulting in 200 % increase in alternative location revenue.
• Oversaw grand re-opening of Fallbrook Center.
• Won 2004 ICSC MAXI Award, Community Relations: "Operation Dark Cloud".
LAS AMERICAS/ LANDGRANT DEVELOPMENT, San Diego, CA 2001-2002
Director of Marketing
Directed marketing for The Shops at Las Americas, the first phase of a 1.4 million-square-foot retail, entertainment
and cultural gateway between the U.S. and Mexico, including a pedestrian bridge/port of entry facility, a multi-modal
transit center, hotel, office tower, and concert/events venue.
• Oversaw branding and naming process to launch new project.
• Planned bi-lingual grand opening marketing resulting in 100 ,000 visitors during opening weekend.
• Wrote/executed pre-opening operations and marketing plan for first year of operations.
• Formulated plan to garner sponsorships and co-operative funding from external resources.
MACY + ASSOCIATES, INC., Venice, CA 1999-2000
Account Supervisor
Directed local, regional and national communications for clients of boutique marketing/advertising/public relations
agency. Clients included Raleigh Studios, Perkins & Will (architecture/design), Divco West, TransAmerica, Inc.,
Madison Marquette , California National Bank and the Los Angeles District Attorney.
• Conceived/executed repositioning plan for renovated office complex resulting in 90% pre-opening leasing/+35% rent.
• Pitched client stories to local, regional and national press resulting in more than $5 million in free press coverage
• Planned grand openings, press events and special events for clients.
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CENTURY CITY SHOPPING CENTER/ RREEF, Los Angeles, CA
Marketing Manager
Directed the marketing functions for Century City Shopping Center & Marketplace.
1992-1999
•
Wrote/executed annual marketing plan and $1.6 million budget for the shopping center and its 140+ stores.
•
Repositioned and rebranded a retail shopping center resulting in 25% increase in customer traffic.
• Established public relations program resulting in $1 million + broadcast and print coverage annually.
• Initiated national and international tourism programs resulting in 17% increase in visitor traffic.
• Conceived marketing plans for new stores resulting in sales-per-square-foot exceeding industry average by 40%.
FROST & ASSOCIATES, Los Angeles, CA
1988-1992
Marketing Consultant
Public relations, advertising, strategic planning, events consulting for clients including South Coast Plaza,
Macy + Associates (Cushman/Wakefield), British Consulate-General, Porsche Design, Robinson's,
Columbia Savings & Loan, Craft & Folk Art Museum, Alpha Phi International, Bennett Video Group.
Media Home Entertainment , Inc. Culver City, CA
1987-1988
Vice President, Marketing
Directed national and regional consumer and trade marketing for large independent manufacturer of feature films on
home video with annual revenues exceeding $150.0 million.
• Conceived long-term marketing and sales strategic planning resulting in 15% annual sales increase.
•
Developed sponsorships, merchandising and incentives programs resulting in 10% enhancement in annual budget.
• Directed market research functions.
• Administered $13.0 million sales and marketing budget.
• Developed sales through cable television, direct response, premiums/incentives and bounce-backs.
C.J. SEGERSTROM & SONS/SOUTH COAST PLAZA, Costa Mesa, CA 1985-1987
Director of Marketing
Directed the marketing for South Coast Plaza/Crystal Court and two specialty retail properties, collectively
numbering more than 300 stores. Grand opening, charity events, public relations, store-related events, advertising
and day-to-day marketing functions.
EDUCATION
B.A, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
General Growth Properties , Chicago, IL
Training Courses: Assistant General Manager, Building Leadership, Emerging Manager, Sponsorship Sales, Local
Leasing, Otay Ranch Town Center Crunch Crew 2006
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
Management I, Marketing I & II
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, International Council of Shopping Centers
Member, City of Culver City, Advisory Committee on Redevelopment (ACOR)
Board of Directors, West Hills Neighborhood Council
President Emeritus, Board of Directors, Wellesley College Alumnae Club, Los AngelesCITY OF C UL VER CITY
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APPLICATION AND BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
FOR COMMISSION, BOARD OR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP
(ptcaye type or print)
The information contained on this form is for the use of the CitSv Council in order to fill vacancies on
City Commissions, Boards, Advisory 0-mimittecs or Task Forces. However, all information on this
form will become a iiihlic rieiird and be available for uublic inspection or duplication as
authorized by law.
Separate applications nui,st he suhntitted for each body to which application is being, made.
Geter al Information
1.
Identify the Commission, Advisory Committee: or Task Force to which appointment is desired:
Planning Commission
".
If applying for a position on the LandlordiTcnant Nfediaiion Board, indicate whether you are
applying as a tenant representative landlord nprc:seniril.ive { ) or member at-large
representative (_).
Call the Housing Division at (310) 253-5780 it vtzu have any quec1inna »earding eligibility for LandlordtTenu:lt Mediatiari
Hoard poitiLm;.
3.
Name: Kenneth L. Kutcher
Tclc:phonc
Addres7i j)
Business: Harding Larmore Mullen Jakle Kutcher & Kozal
, LLP TeleplKInc
Address:
Zip
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F-mail address:
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4. Cornintinity Service
(Lis( boards, corntnissinns, committees and organizations on which you have served or currently
serve; offices held and in w hat city.)
Culver Crest Neighborhood Association
Big Brothers of America
Santa Monica Area Chamber of Commerce
Westside Meals on Wheels
Santa Monica Neighborhood Support Center
Cuivar CYy Errmpioyeas fake pride in offoctivelyprovidfig i4e highest iev_is of service to arr.ich tho quat ty of life for the cammurt ty byb0oing as our
luld'Gat of more them se venty-five years of public say°co, by our pros en: commitmont, and by our dadri:;tfrorl If., enact :be Chahe! rges of tree Mt .i c.
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5. Employment
(Title and duties, current and past.)
Land use attorney/principal
Harding Larmore Mullen Jakle Kutcher & Kozal, LLP
formerly known as Harding Larmore Kutcher & Kozal
also formerly known as Lawrence & Harding
6. Education
(Include profesyinnal or vocational licenses and certificates.)
California State Bar
JD 1983 UCLA
BA (Econ) 1980 USC
Personal
7. Are You a U.S. citizen? YES 3 NO
8. Are you registered to vote in Culver City ? YES 3 NO
9. Have you ever been convicted, fined, imprisoned , or placed on YF.S Nfl|1010|probation for a felony or for a misdemeanor involving fraud?
10. Have you ever worked for the City of Culver City? ( If yes, list dates and YES NO 3
names of departments.)
11. Are you related to any current City employees or appointees of the City
of Culver City? (Ti ves, indicate name and relationship.)
YES NO|1010|12. Are you awam that financial disclosure may be. required annually? YES-L- NO
(e.g. sources of income, loans and gifts, investments, interests in real
property.)
13. Rules or law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and YES|1010|NO
voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect financial
interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may
develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your
responsihilides as a member of the body to which you .seek appointment?
(If yes. please indicate any potential conflicts.)
I represent various land use applicants, primarily in other jurisdictions although I am assisting a non-profit religious organization
with their intention to seek per its for an emerge cy hpusing shelter in Culver Cit 3
14. Have there been. or are there now, anybustness cwrcutngtanees which YF% NO
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might rclec:t adversely on the propriety of your serving vs a rnerribcr
of any body to which you might be appointed?
15. How many meetings of the Commission, Baird or Carnrnitlee lo which you are interested in being
it ointed have you attended in the last year?
None , although I have attended numerous meetings before various
citycouncils, planning commissions , zoning officers Ian ma d" a?R commissions, Coastal Commission , Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control, community college boards, etc.
16. How much time, on a monthly basis, do you anticipate spending on preparation for and attendance at
meetings of the body to which you desire appointment?
As needed.
17. Why are you interested in appointment to a City Commission, Board, Committee or Task Force?
I would enjoy serving with the members of the Planning Commission , and I would personally like to
better serve our community.
18. Wliat is there specifically in your background , training, education or interests which qualifies you as
an appointee:?
I have been a land use lawyer for more than 20 years. I have attended many conferences on CEQA,
the Subdivision Map Act, zoning , green buildings , urban planning , smart growth, historic preservation,
condominiums , transportation planning , and other related matters.
19. What do you see as the objectives and goals of the body to which you seek appointment'!
Help achieve better development , better transportation management , an improved environment and a
healthy vibrant community.
20. How would you rc cornrTTCnd the objectives and goals of the body be changed or augmented?
I would prefer to offer suggested changes over time as and when warranted. I am familiar with what
other jurisdictions are doing and can bring those ideas to the table.
21. How would you help achieve the body 's established objectives and goals?
If I am appointed , my background and experience would enable me to be an effective planning
commissioner.
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22. What special qualities can you bring to the body to which you seek appointment?
Please see answers above.
REMINDER: All inform ation on this application will become a public record and be available for
public inspection or duplication as authorized by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing information is correct to the best of my knowledge
Signature: pate::
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You are invited to attach additional pages, enclose a copy of your resume:, or submit supplemental
information which you feel may assist the City Council in its evaluation of your application.
Suhmi[ ripplic» 1iiuY{s} and attachments to: City of Culver City
Attention: City Clerk
9770 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232-0507
(310) 253-5851
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OPTIONA L
In order to assist the City Council in seeking to balance appoint ments in terms of geographic location of
residence and/or business . ethnicity, gentler and age, the following information is desirable but not
required for application submission or appointment.
If a City resident, for how
long? 20 years
If a City business owner/operator, for how long? n/a
Year of Birth
1958
Male
3 Female Ethnicity
Caucasian
5/43,jhe
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Kenneth L. Kutcher
Ken Kutcher practices in the areas of real
estate, land use, administrative law and
land use litigation. He has appeared
before a wide variety of public agencies,
including planning commissions, city
councils, architectural review boards,
landmarks commissions, zoning
administrators, the California Coastal
Commission, the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Department, and various state
and federal courts. In addition, he has
formed many condominium owner associations.
Kutcher received his bachelor of arts degree in economics,
magna cum laude, from the University of Southern California in
1980. As an undergraduate, he was elected as a member of the
Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He received his juris doctor in
1983 from the University of California at Los Angeles, where he
was appointed to the Order of the Coif. During one of his
semesters, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Winslow
Christian in the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate
District.
Kutcher has served as a board member for the Santa Monica
Area Chamber of Commerce, chaired the Chamber's Growth
Management Task Force and was co-chair of the Chamber's Land
Use Committee. He also has served as a board member of
various other community organizations.
His professional affiliations have included the Urban Government
Section of the American Bar Association and the Real Property
Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
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