Post on 19-Feb-2021
transcript
Jack & Susan Simpson, 16707 Gerritt Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703 O | 562/926-0800 M | 562/896-5424 M | 310/418-1035
www.trackdownmanagement.net | Jack@trackdownmanagement.net | Jsimpson@trackdownmanagement.net
City Manager Newsletter By
TRACKDOWN MANAGEMENT
"Providing thread to help stitch together the fabric of the City Management Community"
July, 2016 Page | 1 Volume No. 10: Issue No. 13
Lakewood City Manager Howard L. Chambers was
first appointed Lakewood's chief executive on
June 27, 1976. With more than four decades of
service, he is widely thought to be the longest-
serving City Manager with a single California city.
The first picture shows proud father Howard and his
beautiful daughter Samantha Chambers. A special
celebration on June 27, 2016 honored Howard on
his 40th Anniversary as the City Manager of the City
of Lakewood. Howard said: "What a great evening.
40 years to the day that I was appointed City
Manager." Trackdown congratulations to Howard!
A Look Back At A City
Manager List Cobbled
9-Years Ago
Listed in the July, 2007 issue of the City
Manager Newsletter by Trackdown is a group
identified then as the future of California city
management. The list included the younger
city managers in the State at the time.
As written 9-years ago: This listing does not
claim to be all-inclusive as many managers are
not listed in the ICMA Who’s Who Directory and
some who are do not list their birthdays.
However, this list is a demonstration that the
craft has some good young leaders for the
future. Perhaps, all is not quite “lost.”
/
http
/
http http
/ http /
http
http://www.ocsec.com/
http://www.ocsec.com/
http /
/
/ http.aspx
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 2 July, 2016
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
www.keenan.com
Keenan is an industry leader in insurance, employee
benefits and financial solutions for public agencies.
Executive Vice President Steve Gedestad is a Member of
the California City Management Foundation (CCMF)
Board of Trustees.
Corporate Office Telephone No. 310-212-3344
KeenanDirect knows about affordable health insurance
plans. Keenan associates are certified insurance agents
who understand health insurance coverage options for
individuals, families and small businesses. KeenanDirect
provides sound guidance and direction.
Mark Risco, President & CEO
Chris Fisher, Financial Consulting Vice President
Anne Pelej, Arbitrage Rebate
Gladys Medina, Assessment and CFD Districts
http://www.willdan.com/financial/
Willdan Financial Services can enhance city efficiency,
effectiveness, and credibility by helping to generate
revenue and optimize its administration.
Please call telephone No. 800-755-6864. Mark Risco is a
member of the CCMF Board of Trustees.
"Being with a woman all night never hurt no
professional baseball player. It's staying up all
night looking for a woman that does him in."
-- Casey Stengel
A Look Back At A City Manager
List Cobbled 9-Years Ago
We have taken the names included in the 2007
list, and taken a look at where they are now.
We have randomly included updated profiles
of some of those listed. We hope you enjoy this
presentation.
Scott Hanin has served as the
City Manager in El Cerrito since
March, 2001. He began his
public management career as
a Senior Analyst in the Mayor's
Office of Operations in New
York City, New York in 1989. He
left that position in 1991, and in 1993 he went to
work as a consultant. In 1999 Scott was
appointed Executive Director of the West
Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management
Authority. Scott left that position in 2001 when
he was selected for the El Cerrito City Manager
position. He served as the Chair of the Contra
Costa Public Management Association (PMA).
Scott earned a BA from the University of
Delaware, and an MPA from New York
University. In 2012 he was awarded an ICMA
Community Sustainability Award. He was the
recipient of a 10-year ICMA Service Award in
2007.
www.Psomas.com Ranked by ENR as
one of the top
engineering firms in
the U.S., Psomas
serves public and
private sector clients
in transportation,
water, site
development and
energy. Founded in 1946, Psomas is a full-service
consulting firm with offices in California, Arizona and Utah. Pictured here is Anne Samuelson Williams of Psomas.
Please call telephone No. 213-223-1400
http://www.keenan.com/http://www.willdan.com/financial/http://www.psomas.com/
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 3 July, 2016
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
A Look Back At A City Manager
List Cobbled 9-Years Ago
Scott Mitnick has served as the
Thousand Oaks City Manager
since 2005. Scott began his
public service career as a
Budget Analyst in Brea in 1987.
In 1989 he joined the Burbank
city staff as a Financial Analyst,
and worked in that position until
1992 when he was promoted to Assistant to the
City Manager in Burbank. In 1994 he became
the Burbank Budget Administrator. In 1996
Scott was hired to work as the Administrative
Services Director in Yuba City. Scott returned to
Southern California in 2000 as the Deputy City
Manager in Thousand Oaks. He became the
Assistant City Manager in 2003, and he was
appointed City Manager in 2005 to replace
City Manager Philip Gatch, who stepped down
after working for the city some 38-years. Scott
earned a BA from California State University,
and an MPA from Syracuse University. In 2012
he received a 25-year ICMA Service Award.
Scott served as the President of Cal-ICMA in
2011-2012. Scott was selected as an At-Large
Representative of the 2015-2016 Department
Executive Committee of the City Managers'
Department of the League of California Cities.
He has been a public administration and public
finance guest lecturer at Syracuse University,
UCLA, USC, and California Lutheran University.
June 27, 20126, L to R: Ken Bayless, Long Beach City Manager
Pat West, Kris Guerrero, Howard Chambers, Norwalk City
Manager Mike Egan, Supervisor Don Knabe and Sam Olivito.
Wfis.wellsfargo.com
Wells Fargo has developed sophisticated employee
benefit insurance programs for public entities for
more than 30-years. Wells Fargo Insurance helps
agencies design innovative benefits solutions and
navigate the complex healthcare reforms.
For more information contact Gary Delaney or
Kristin Yokoyama at 310-543-9995
Wolf & Company has new offices at 241 South Figueroa Street, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90012 http://www.wolfhousing.com/
Former City Administrator Wesley Wolf, Founder
Telephone No. 213-744-0437
Wolf & Company Inc., founded in 1993, is a
municipal consulting/financial advisory firm
that provides services to State and local
governments and not-for-profit corporations
in the areas of municipal finance. Veteran
investment banker and municipal finance
consultant Manny De Dios
has joined Wolf &
Company Inc.
https://wfis.wellsfargo.com/services/employeebenefits/pages/default.aspxhttp://www.wolfhousing.com/
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 4 July, 2016
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Trackdown Posse Roster:
Gregory Korduner, Retired City Manager Howard Chambers, Lakewood
Lyle Defenbaugh, CalTrust Ernie Garcia, Retired Norwalk City Manager
Joe Tanner, Retired City Manager Dave Carmany, La Puente City Manager
Ken Bayless, Retired, Greater L.A. Vector Control District Kevin O’Rourke, KOLGS/PARS
Richard Ramirez, Retired City Manager, American Canyon Vern Lawson, Lancaster
Don Penman, Retired City Manager, Arcadia Anthony Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son Ernesto Marquez, City Manager In Transition
Gary K. & Mary Jo Sloan, Retired La Mirada City Manager Andy Takata, Retired City Manager
Marcia Raines, Millbrae Anthony R. Ybarra, South El Monte
Ken Caresio, Retired Duarte City Manager Wade McKinney, Indian Wells CM & President of CCMF
John Keisler, Long Beach Sam Olivito, California Contract Cities Association
Jack Lam, Retired Rancho Cucamonga City Manager Larry F. Pennell, Retired Wasco City Manager
Gary Chicots, Retired City Manager Fred Latham, Retired Santa Fe Springs City Manager
Anthony Lopez, Retired City Manager Dr. Bill Mathis, Mathis Group
Roy Pederson, ICMA Past-President Troy Butzlaff, City Manager, Azusa Dale Geldert, Retired CDF Director
Rita Geldert, Retired Vista City Manager Gary Milliman, Brookings, Oregon
Doug Dunlap, Retired City Manager, Pomona Robert Dickey, Former CM & retired DPW, South Gate
Clay Curtin, Menlo Park Jim Lewis, Pismo Beach City Manager
Kevin Duggan, ICMA & retired City Manager Charles G. "Guy" Huffaker, Retired City Manager
Rod B. Butler, Upland City Manager Ray Harris, Retired Public Official
Jason Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son Philip Vince, City Manager In-Transition Paul Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son
John C. Bolan, Cheyenne River Ranch Linda C. Lowry, Pomona City Manager
Donald R. Powell, Retired City Manager, Santa Fe Springs James Gilley, Retired City Manager, Lancaster
John F. Shirey, Sacramento City Manager Glenn Southard, Retired City Manager, Indio & Claremont
Paul Philips, City Manager, City of Industry Ray B. Taylor, City Manager, Westlake Village
Chris Freeland, City Manager, West Covina Lee C. McDougal, Retired City Manager
Susan Simpson, In-N-Out Burger Douglas N. La Belle, Retired City Manager
A Look Back At A City Manager
List Cobbled 9-Years Ago
In 2007 Daniel Singer was the
City Manager in Goleta. Dan
began his career as an
Administrative Intern in
Lafayette in 1991. In 1992 Dan
was hired to serve as the
Assistant to the City Manager in
Ojai. He was promoted to Director of General
Services in 1998, and then he was selected to
serve as the Ojai City Manager in 2001. Dan
served as the Ojai City Manager between 2001
and 2005, when he was chosen to work as the
City Manager in the City of Goleta. Dan
served as the Goleta City Manager until 2014
when he was appointed City Manager in the
San Diego County City of Poway. Dan earned
a BA in psychology from Chapman University,
and two Masters' degrees from Syracuse
University, one in political science and an MPA.
Dan also earned a certificate in Conflict
Resolution, and he has served as a mediator in
both California and New York. In 2011 Dan
received a 20-year ICMA Service Award.
www.chwlaw.us
Expert Public Agency Legal Services. Committed to
counsel that is helpful, understandable, and fairly
priced. With offices in Los Angeles and Grass Valley
in the Sierra Foothills, CH&W represents public and
private clients throughout California in municipal
law. Managing Shareholder Michael Colantuono
was awarded the 2010 Public Lawyer of the Year
Award by the State Bar.
Email: info@chwlaw.us
Call telephone No. 530-432-7357 or 213-542-5700.
file:///C:/Users/Jack%20Simpson/Desktop/OLD%20E%20DRIVE/Documents/TRACKDOWN%20MANAGEMENT/NEWSLETTERS/2015%20Newsletters/www.chwlaw.usmailto:info@chwlaw.us
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 5 July, 2016
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
A Look Back At A City Manager
List Cobbled 9-Years Ago
Dan Rich, 52, was the Campbell
City Manager in 2007. He began his
public management career as a
Management Analyst in the City of
Sunnyvale in 1992. He was
promoted to Assistant to the City
Manager in 1996. In 2001 Dan was
recruited to serve as the Assistant City Manager
in Belmont. Dan was selected to serve as the
City Manager in the City of Campbell in 2005.
He left his Campbell position after a half dozen
years in 2011 to become the City Manager in
the City of Mountain View where he currently
works. Dan succeeded City Manager Kevin
Duggan, who retired. Dan earned a BA from
the University of California, Berkeley, and a
Master's degree in public policy from the John
F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard
University. In 2012 he received a 20-year ICMA
Service Award.
http://www.hdlcompanies.com/
HdL was founded in 1983 by former City Manager
Robert "Bob" Hinderliter, who successfully
championed legislation allowing independent
verification of State Board of Equalization records.
HdL expanded and improved with the help of a
partnership with former City Manager Lloyd de
Llamas. Currently Andy Nickerson is the President of
the firm. Telephone No. 909-861-4335.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays
into the line and just kill the clock. You've got
to throw the ball over the damn plate and
give the other man his chance. That's why baseball
is the greatest game of them all." --Earl Weaver
A picture taken at the June 9, 2016 "Proof of Life"
"Dutch Treat" lunch at Tap's Fish House & Brewery
showing former South El Monte City Manager
Gary Chicots and Wes Wolf, founder of Wolf &
Company. Wes is also a former City Administrator.
Darrel L. Pyle was appointed City
Manager in Tulare in 2005 and
resigned from that position in
November, 2011. Previous to joining
the Tulare staff, Darrel served as the
Finance Director in Visalia between
1996 and 2001. In 2001 he joined the Visalia
Unified School District as their Chief Financial
Officer. In 2002 Darrel went to work for the City
of Porterville as the Administrative Services
Director, and he was promoted to Deputy City
Manager in 2003, leaving that position for the
Tulare City Manager job. He then joined
Coalinga as City Manager, resigning in 2012.
Darrel was appointed City Manager in Hanford
in October, 2012. Darrel earned a BA from
California State University and a Masters from
California State University, Fresno. In 2011 Darrel
was the recipient of a 10-year ICMA Service
Award.
36th Annual Fall Educational Summit September 9-11, 2016
Catalina Island
Marcel Rodarte, Executive Director
Contact the CCCA Staff at 562-622-5533
http://www.contractcities.org/
http://www.hdlcompanies.com/http://www.contractcities.org/
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 6 July, 2016
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
A Look Back At A City Manager
List Cobbled 9-Years Ago
In 1985 Mark A. Pulone
went to work for the City of
Santa Fe Springs as a part-
time life guard and swim
instructor. In 1989 Mark
became a Santa Fe Springs
Administrative Intern, and in
1991 he was hired as an
Administrative Aide with the
Santa Fe Springs staff. Mark joined the Lake
Forest staff in 1992 as an Administrative
Assistant. He began moving up in the Lake
Forest staff in 1994 when he was appointed
Assistant to the City Manager; 1997, Director of
Management Services; and 2000, Assistant City
Manager. In 2005 Mark was appointed City
Manager in the City of Aliso Viejo where he
served for about 8-years. In 2013 he was
recruited to work as the Yorba Linda City
Manager. He succeeded City Manager Steve
Rudometkin, who "re-retired," after coming out
of retirement to take the position. Mark earned
a BA from California State University, Long
Beach. In 2012 he received a 20-year ICMA
Service Award.
http://www.tripepismith.com/
Tripepi Smith & Associates fields a professional team
that brings a strong background in pursuit of new
and innovative approaches and skills in marketing,
technology and public affairs. The firm also offers
workshops in communications training. Contact
Ryder Smith or one of his colleagues at 626-536-2173
to make inquiries.
Former City Managers and longtime friends
Gary K. Sloan and Gregory D. Korduner
at lunch at Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill in
the Cerritos Towne Centre. Gary retired
from La Mirada, and Greg, who served
as City Manager in South El Monte and
El Monte, retired from Huntington Park.
http://caltrust.org/
Any California local agency; may participate in
CALTRUST. Maximize market interest return and
maintain maximum liquidity and security. Your
agency's funds are safe. These investments are not
with the State Treasurer.
Contact Lyle Defenbaugh or Erin Carthen
916-440-4890 (Lyle) & 916-440-4888 (Erin)
Lyle.Defenbaugh@wellsfargo.com
Erin.M.Carthen@wellsfargo.com
This is the inside of the Mike and Arlene Walter
Pyramid venue on the campus of California State
University Long Beach with the seats up to give
maximum floor area for a youth basketball camp. It
is the home of the CSULB men's and women's
basketball and volleyball teams.
http://www.tripepismith.com/http://caltrust.org/mailto:Lyle.Defenbaugh@wellsfargo.comfile:///C:/AppData/Roaming/Microsoft/2013%20Newsletters/erin.m.carthen@wellsfargo.com
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 7 July, 2016
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Don Paschal; Executive Vice President Mitch Barker and
Kevin O'Rourke
http://www.pars.org/
PARS provides retirement services designed specifically
for each public agency's unique needs aiming to provide
superior employee benefits while improving management
effectiveness, reducing costs, and simplifying
administration. Call Executive Vice President Mitch Barker
and the PARS staff at telephone No. 800-540-6369
http://www.hrgreen.com/index.aspx
For top quality engineering and planning services
contact HR Green's George Wentz or
Roy Stephenson, Manager - Local Government
Services at: 951-212-6927.
California office Telephone: 855-900-4742
HR Green combines engineering and technical
services with business and management expertise
to deliver sustainable success.
Near Pier Plaza at the Hermosa Beach Pier.
A Look Back At A City Manager
List Cobbled 9-Years Ago
George J. Rodericks began his public
management career in 1991 as a Intern in the
City of La Mirada. In 1993 George took a Code
Enforcement Officer position with the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes, and in 1995 he became
a Management Assistant in La Habra Heights.
That same year (1995) George was hired to
serve as the Assistant to the City Manager in La
Mirada with then-City Manager Gary K. Sloan.
George left La Mirada in 2001 when he was
chosen to be the next City Manager in Villa
Park. He worked there for about 4-years before
moving to Northern California when he was
appointed City Manager in the City of
Belvedere. George worked in Belvedere until
2012. He was appointed Town Manager in the
Town of Atherton in 2012, and he continues to
serve there. George earned a BA from the
University of Central Oklahoma, an MPA from
California State University, Long Beach, and a
JD from Concord Law School at Kaplan
University. Admirably, in addition to his public
management career George served in the
United States Army Reserve from April, 1984 to
May, 1997, separating with the rank of 1st
Lieutenant. In 2013 George received a 20-year
ICMA Service Award.
http://ka-mg.com/ Retired Arcadia City Manager William "Bill" Kelly is the
Founder and President of
Kelly Associates Management Group 1440 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 900
Fullerton, California 91835
KAMG's staff are all successful former local government
management professionals with proven track records. It is
this breadth of experience KAMG brings to each
engagement.
Call telephone No. 714-449-8432
http://www.pars.org/http://www.hrgreen.com/index.aspxhttp://ka-mg.com/
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 8 July, 2016
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
A Look Back At A City Manager
List Cobbled 9-Years Ago
Gabriel Gonzalez served as the City Manager
in Mendota between 2004 and 2010. He was
the Finance Director in Arvin from 1995 to 2001,
and the Director of Managed Care at a clinic
on the private side between 2001 and 2004.
Gabe left Mendota in 2010 and was hired to
serve as City Manager in Rohnert Park, where
he served until 2013. He was appointed City
Manager in Augusta, Kansas in 2013. Gabe
returned to California in 2014 when he was
hired to be the Assistant City Manager in El
Monte. In 2015-2016 he worked for a
management consultant firm, and in 2016 he
was appointed City Administrator in Gilroy.
Gabe earned a BBA from National University
and an MPA from California State University,
Fresno. In 2010 he received a 10-year ICMA
Service Award.
According to the information he has provided
to ICMA, Nelson A. Fialho has served as the
City Manager in Pleasanton between 2004 and
2008, and then continued his tenure in 2011 to
the present. Nelson began his career as a
Management Intern in 1989 in the City of
Hayward. In 1991 he took an Administrative
Aide post in the City of San Dimas. In 1993
Nelson joined the Campbell city staff as a
Management Analyst. He was hired to work in
Pleasanton in 1997 as the Assistant to the City
Manager; 1999, Deputy City Manager; and in
2004 City Manager. Nelson earned a BA and
an MPA from California State University,
Hayward. In 2013 he received a 20-year ICMA
Service Award. He served as the Vice President
of the Municipal Management Association of
Northern California (MMANC) in 1997-1998.
"We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor,
never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never
the tormented." --Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace
Prize winner Elie Wiesel, 87, who passed this past month.
http://www.gonsalvi.com
The firm was founded by the late former California
State Assembly Member Joe A. Gonsalves.
Anthony D. Gonsalves serves as a member of the
CCMF Board of Directors. Anthony, Jason Gonsalves
and Paul Gonsalves are expert municipal lobbyists.
Joe Gonsalves said, "Lobbyist are like parachutes;
you don't need them often but when you do they
had better work."
http://www.nwfg.com/
Newcomb Williams
Financial Group (NWFG)
is a woman-owned
investment banking firm
providing underwriting
and financial advisory
services to public agencies, and non-profit
corporations. Pam Newcomb, Janees Williams and
William D'Allaird are among the firm's professionals.
Please call them at: 760-860-0222
http://www.rwglaw.com/
RW&G is committed to excellence in the legal
profession. Roxanne Diaz, Kevin Ennis and Gregory
W. Stepanicich are among the City Attorneys on the
RW&G staff. Kevin is City Attorney in Artesia,
Calimesa, and Moorpark. Greg is City Attorney for
Fairfield, Mill Valley and the Town of Ross, and serves
on the CCMF Board of Trustees.
Call telephone No. 213-626-8484
http://www.gonsalvi.com/http://www.nwfg.com/http://www.rwglaw.com/
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 9 July, 2016
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
A Look Back At A City Manager
List Cobbled 9-Years Ago
Ken Domer, 46, was the City
Manager in the City of Villa Park
from May, 2005 until December,
2008 when he took the Assistant
City Administrator in Placentia.
Ken moved from Placentia in 2013
to become the Assistant City Manager in the
City of Huntington Beach…"Surf City." When
selected by City Manager Fred Wilson from a
candidate pool of about 150, he said that Ken's
"…overall experience in economic
development helped seal the deal." Ken
succeeded Assistant City Manager Robert Hall,
who left the city to accept the Fountain Valley
City Manager position. Prior to his work in Villa
Park Ken served on the staff of the County of
Orange in a number of different assignments,
including working for three different county
supervisors. Ken earned a BA and MPA from the
University of Southern California (USC).
[Trackdown daughter Kellee Simpson Hearther,
who attended USC with him says that Ken is
one of the good guys!]
Please visit EKA at ekapr.com or call at 213-741-
1500.
Englander Knabe & Allen is the fastest growing
public affairs firm in Southern California. EKA’s
partners Harvey Englander, Matt Knabe, Marcus
Allen, Eric Rose, and Jeff McConnell provide
strategic counsel to clients on a wide array of issues
including government advocacy, reputation & crisis
management, and litigation support. Expert in local
governments issue: land use and planning,
transportation, waste management, public safety,
and technology.
Jim Barisic, Brett Whitehead, Mark Whitehead and
David Barisic of Brandywine Homes.
www.brandywinedev.com
Former City Manager Jim Barisic founded
Brandywine in 1994. Jim and his three sons
Brett Whitehead, Mark Whitehead and David Barisic
direct Brandywine Homes. Projects are now selling in
Arcadia, Torrance, Yorba Linda, and Norwalk
coming soon are projects in Monrovia, Anaheim,
Yorba Linda, and Whittier. Brandywine has earned
praised for its expertise on "infill" residential projects.
Call Brandywine at 949-296-2400
http://www.kosmont.com/
Former City Manager Larry J. Kosmont
Kosmont Companies is a nationally recognized real
estate, financial advisory and economic development
services firm. Larry was featured in a Bond Buyer article
regarding the subject of redevelopment dissolution and
bond disputes associated with the wind-down.
Mailing Address: 1601 N. Sepulveda Blvd., #382,
Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Telephone: 424-456-3088 Fax 424-456-3087
http://ekapr.com/tel:213-741-1500tel:213-741-1500http://www.brandywinedev.com/http://www.kosmont.com/
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 10 July, 2016
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
http://www.nortonrosefulbright.com
In June 2013, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. joined forces
with Norton Rose as Norton Rose Fulbright. It is a full-
service legal firm with experts in banking and
finance, public finance and environmental service.
Danny Kim and Donald L. Hunt are among those
available in the firm's Los Angeles office.
Call them at 213-892-9200.
http://www.stifel.com/
Stifel is ready to serve public agency financial
needs. Stifel's Stephen Heaney, Managing Director,
Public Finance is a former member of
the CCMF Board, and serves on the
Board of Advisors for the USC Sol Price
School of Public Policy. Jose Vera is
active in Southern California city
organizations. Among the professionals
on the Northern California Stifel team are Ralph
Holmes, Eric McKean, Roberto Ruiz and James
Cervantes.
http://muniservices.com/
MuniServices, LLC, services including revenue discovery,
audit, collections, and information services to protect
public agency revenues. Doug Jensen, Senior Vice
President, Client Services, is the West contact at 559-271-
6800. Fran Mancia, Vice President, Government Relations,
can be reached at 559-288-7296. Fran serves on the
Board of Trustees of the California City Management
Foundation (CCMF). Fran is also a member of the
University of California Board of Regents
as one of four Alumni Regents. Fran will
also serve as the President of the UC
Alumni Association for 2017.
A Look Back At A City Manager
List Cobbled 9-Years Ago
Oliver Chi started working in
the private sector in 1999,
while he attended college
classes. In 2003 he was hired
as a Communications &
Marketing Specialist II in the
City of Arcadia. Oliver joined
the Claremont city staff in
2004 as a Management Analyst, and he was
promoted to Assistant to the City Manager in
2005. In 2006 Oliver was hired to serve as the
Deputy City Manager and Director of
Administrative Services in the City of
Rosemead. He served as Interim City Manager
in 2007, and was then appointed to the City
Manager position where he worked until 2009.
In 2011 Oliver was recruited to serve as the
Assistant City Manager in Barstow. He left there
in 2014 when he was appointed City Manager
in the City of Monrovia, where he currently
serves. Oliver earned a BA from the University
of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and an MPA
from the University of Southern California (USC).
He was elected President of the Municipal
Management Association of Southern
California (MMASC) for 2004-2005.
Under the 6th Street Bridge demolition in Boyle
Heights, Los Angeles, California; it will take months to
complete the project.
http://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/us/about-us/http://www.stifel.com/http://muniservices.com/
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 11 July, 2016
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
A Look Back At A City Manager
List Cobbled 9-Years Ago
Tamara S. Letourneau was the
City Manager in Yorba Linda
between 2004 and 2008. Tammy
started her public management
career as an Office Clerk in
Monrovia in 1989. She took an
Administrative Intern position in Arcadia in 1991,
and she was promoted there to Administrative
Assistant in 1993. In 1995 Tammy joined the
Claremont city staff with City Manager Glenn
Southard as a Management Analyst, and she
was elevated there to Assistant to the City
Manager in 1999 . In 2001 Tammy was selected
to serve as the City Manager in Sierra Madre.
She left there in 2004 to take the Yorba Linda
City Manager post. From 2008 to 2014 she
worked as a Senior Manager for a
management consulting firm, and in 2014
Tammy was appointed Assistant Chief
Executive Officer in the City of Costa Mesa.
She earned a BA from California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona, and an MPA
from California State University, Long Beach.
Tammy received a 10-year ICMA Service
Award in 2001. She served as the President of
the Municipal Management Association of
Southern California (MMASC) in 1997-1998.
Others on the original 2007 list include:
Michael Powers left the City Manager position in
King City in 2015 after 9-years at the helm. Mike is
currently the Borough Manager for Kodiak Island
Borough in Alaska. Brian Nakamura was the Reedley
City Manager in 2007. He moved to City Manager
positions in Chico and then Rancho Cordova. He
left Rancho Cordova in 2015. His current address is
listed in Riverside. In 2007 Linda Kelly was the Town
Manager in Fairfax. She left there in 2008 to become
the City Manager in Sonoma, where she served until
December, 2012 when she was appointed Town
Manager in Windsor. Rene L. Mendez has served as
the Gonzalez City Manager since 2005. Prior to that
he was the County Administrator in Inyo County.
Wally Bobkiewicz was the City Manager in Santa
Retired City Managers
Tim O'Donnell of Brea,
Gary Sloan of La Mirada,
and Kevin O'Rourke of
Fairfield.
Paula between 2002 and 2009. In 2009 Wally left
California to serve as the City Manager in Evanston,
Illinois. Richard J. Belmudez has served as the City
Manager in the City of Perris since 2006. Richard
previously served as the City’s Director of
Development Services and Planning Manager. Daryl
Parrish served as the Colton City Manager between
2001 and 2009, when he went to work as the City
Manager in Covina. He retired in 2015. Daryl is
currently a Board Member for the Yucaipa
Conservancy. Michael S. Tree was the City Manager
in Twentynine Palms between 2006 and 2010. After
leaving the City Manager post he was the General
Manager for the Missoula Urban Transportation
District in Montana. Michael returned to California
and is now the Executive Director of the Livermore
Amador Valley Transit Authority. Beginning in 2005
Bryan H. Montgomery has served as the City
Manager in the City of Oakley where he continues
to work. Bryan also serves as an Adjunct Professor at
San Francisco State University and Los Medanos
College. Steve Donley went for City Manager in
Rohnert Park (2005-2009) to assignments with the
U.S. Coast Guard where he is a Lieutenant
Commander. Jose Antonio Ramirez was Firebaugh
City Manager (2003-2011). He was the Livingston
City Manager in 2011-2015. Greg Ramirez was
appointed Agoura Hills City Manager in 2003 and
continues to serve there. Jason Caudle was the
Tehachapi City Manager in 1998-2007. In 2007-2008
he worked for an investment banking firm. Starting in
2008 he has served as the Deputy City Manager in
Lancaster. Ernesto Marquez resigned in March, 2016
after serving as the Hawaiian Gardens City
Manager starting in 2003. He is in transition. He has a
20-year ICMA Service Award. Jennifer E.
Vasquez Brunetto was the Bradbury City
Manager (2006-2008), and joined the
South El Monte staff in 2008 as the
Assistant City Manager.
'There is not a discovery in science, however revolutionary,
however sparkling with insight, that does not arise out of
what went before. 'If I have seen further than other men,'
said Isaac Newton, 'it is because I have stood on the
shoulders of giants.”
― Isaac Asimov, Adding a Dimension
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/135106.Isaac_Newtonhttp://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16667.Isaac_Asimovhttp://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1045217
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 12 July, 2016
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
http://www.gonsalvi.com/
925 L Street, Suite 250
Sacramento, California 95814
Telephone: (916) 441-0597
FAX No. (916) 441-5061
Email address: gonsalves@gonsalvi.com
Joe A. Gonsalves & Son has more than 30-years of
experience successfully representing clients before
the California State Legislature and California State
Departments. Every day the firms principals and staff
are committed to their clients' best interest. The firm
works hard and effectively to help move their clients
toward their goals. Joe A. Gonsalves & Son provide
personal, professional representation in an honest,
legal, and ethical manner. Anthony, Jason and Paul
Gonsalves turn opportunities into results, ideas into
realities and expertise into success for those they
represent.
Joe A. Gonsalves & Son was founded by former
Assemblyman Joe A. Gonsalves, in 1975. Joe served
in the California State Assembly from 1962 through
1974. Prior to that he served on the Dairy Valley City
Council, including two years as Dairy Valley Mayor.
The City of Dairy Valley is now the City of Cerritos.
The firm is led by Anthony D. Gonsalves and includes
his two sons Jason A. Gonsalves and Paul A.
Gonsalves.
Anthony D. Gonsalves joined Joe A.
Gonsalves & Son in January, 1977.
Anthony previously served as a
member of the California State Senate
staff for a year and a half. The political
process in the State Capitol is
exceedingly complex, with more than three
decades of experience, Anthony has had the
opportunity to master such complexities. Anthony is
widely recognized as one of Sacramento's most
successful lobbyist with the longest tenure.
In December, 1998, Jason A. Gonsalves, joined Joe
A. Gonsalves & Son. This gave Joe A. Gonsalves &
Son the proud distinction of being the first California
lobbying firm to have three generations of
legislative advocates in one firm at the same time.
This distinction continued until Joe passed away in
July, 2000. Jason has successfully represented many
clients before the Legislature and with various state
department and agencies in the areas of local
government finance, utilities and commerce, public
employees' retirement, workers' compensation,
telecommunications, and conflict of interest issues.
In October, 2004, Paul A. Gonsalves, joined Joe A.
Gonsalves & Son. Previously, Paul served as a
Legislative Aide to Assembly Member Rudy
Bermudez. Paul earned a BA in Political Science with
a minor in Public Administration from San Diego
State University.
Joe A. Gonsalves & Son represents more cities than
any other California contract lobbying firm. With 50
plus client cities spread throughout California, a
growing number of Legislators were prior members
of the "Gonsalves Family of Cities".
Joe A. Gonsalves & Son continues the proud
tradition of being one of the more prominent and
successful firms in Sacramento.
Joe A. Gonsalves & Son Services:
Successful, Strategic Legislative and Regulatory
Advocacy, Governmental Relations and Grant
Funding:
Describing Joe A. Gonsalves & Son, the late
California State Senator Ken Maddy coined the
description: "The Gonsalvi." When asked what he
meant by the nickname, Senator Maddy responded
"It's like alumni, when you guys are working an issue
you are everywhere." Members of the Legislature
continue to refer to the firm as "The Gonsalvi." When
considering retaining a professional legislative
representation firm, it is recommended that
Legislators be asked about the Joe A. Gonsalves &
Son firm.
The firm operates on a very personal...family...and
professional level, always working hard to
accomplish client goals. Joe Gonsalves once told a
LA Times writer: "Lobbyist are like parachutes. You
don't need them very often, but when you need
them, they'd better work."
http://www.gonsalvi.com/mailto:gonsalves@gonsalvi.comhttp://www.assembly.ca.gov/http://www.sen.ca.gov/http://www.ca.gov/http://www.legislature.ca.gov/http://www.gonsalvi.com/clients.htmlhttp://www.gonsalvi.com/clients.html
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 13 July, 2016
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Picking Up the Pieces: Retired City
Manager David Jinkens has agreed
to come out of retirement to serve as
the City Manager in Avalon,
California on Catalina Island. David
will succeed City Manager Ben Harvey, who is
currently the City Manager in Pacific Grove. Denise
Radde has been serving as Interim City Manager
since last November. David received a 35-year
ICMA Service Award in 2008. David previously
served as Avalon City Manager in 1982-1983. David
has also worked as City Manager or City
Administrator in the cities of Soledad, Oroville,
Manteca, Morgan Hill, Elk Grove and South Lake
Tahoe. David earned an MPA at UCLA. Hayward
City Manager Fran David has announced that she
will retire, probably prior to October, 2016. Fran was
appointed to the Hayward City Manager position in
April, 2010. She previously served as the City's
Assistant City Manager. Mountain View Deputy City
Manager Kimbra McCarthy has been appointed to
the Assistant City Manager position in the City of
Redwood City. She will oversee the newly-formed
Redwood City Administrative Services Department.
Kimbra earned a JD from the Washburn University
School of Law in Kansas, She also earned a BA at
Washburn and a Master's degree in law from the
University of Limerick, Ireland. Melissa Stevenson
Diaz is the City Manager in Redwood City. Author
Steve Soto, 65, has a new book out entitled
"Quotations" For Living a Selfless Life" The book is
available through www.barnsandnoble.com Steve
is a retired Economic Development Professional. He
worked in La Mirada as a redevelopment manager,
and he also held positions in Norco, Orange and
Westminster. Retired La Mirada City Manager Gary
K. Sloan and his wife Mary Jo Sloan recently
attended a special book signing by Steve in La
Mirada. San Marino has tapped Interim Community
Services Director Cindy Collins to serve as the San
Marino Interim City Manager. She will replace City
Manager John Schaefer, who announced that he
will leave the position at the end of July. Cindy first
worked for San Marino in 2001 when then Assistant
City Manager Rob Wishner (now the Walnut City
Manager) asked her to lead the Recreation
Department's transition. She retired in 2012. Prior to
joining San Marino Cindy served in a number of
cities, including: West Covina, Chino, Pico Rivera
and Fullerton. Encinitas City Manager Karen Brust
appointed Jennifer Cambell to serve as the City's
new Parks and Recreation Director. Jennifer has
been working as the Assistant City Manager in the
City of Glendale, Arizona. Prior to that she was the
Community Services Director in Maricopa, Arizona.
Jennifer earned a BA at the University of Arizona,
and a Master's degree in education from Northern
Arizona University. In Encinitas she will be replacing
former Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Rudloff,
who resign last March. ICMA has announced the
recipients of the 2016 Distinguished Service Awards,
and two of the three are from California. Retired
Rancho Cordova City Manager Ted A. Gaebler of
San Rafael and longtime consultant and former
Fremont and Morgan Hill City Manager Jan Perkins
are the two honorees from California. Daniel A.
Kleman of Port St. Lucie, Florida is the third. Ted has
served as an ICMA Range Rider since his 2014
retirement. Jan is currently a Senior Partner with a
consulting firm that works with local government
leaders. Jan is a past President of CCMF.
Retired City Manager John Thompson has been working
on a novel for the last couple years. He now tells us that it
should be out soon. According to John, the book is about
a City Manager of a fictional city who struggles with a
controversial development project. He comes to learn
about some little known events in California history, as well
as, contemporary State water issues that cause him to
change his perspective on the public interest and his own
responsibilities. John has been notified that the book was
selected by Kirkus Reviews, a national independent book
review company, to be one of 35 books to be featured in
their July issue. John has created a separate website that
will be activated soon for book sales, and comments.
Trackdown wishes John all the best for a successful book
distribution. We urge you to read this book!
www.barnsandnoble.com
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 14 July, 2016
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
More Pieces Picked Up: Retired La
Mirada City Manager Tom Robinson
has been selected to serve as the
Interim City Manager in the City of La
Habra Heights replacing City Manager Shauna
Clark, 64, who has held the position since
November, 2007. Shauna said that the long
commute to her Pasadena home has gotten to be
90 minutes in the evenings. Shauna said that she is
not planning to retire, but will do some consulting
and teaching. Tom retired from La Mirada in 2013,
and since has founded TR Management Services,
Inc. Following the resignation of Desert Hot Springs
City Manager Martin Magaña, Interim City Manager
Charles "Chuck" Maynard has been selected. In
2014 Chuck served as the Desert Hot Springs' Interim
Chief of Police. Police Chief Dale Mondary will serve
as the Interim City Manager until Chuck reports for
duty. Martin had served as City Manager since May,
2014. Chuck's work in law enforcement began as a
reserve in Fountain Valley in 1979. He also worked in
the Police Departments of Stanton, Orange,
Cathedral City, Yuba City and San Anselmo. He
served as the Assistant Town Manager in San
Anselmo for a time. Hanford City Manager Darrel
Pyle has been awarded a 5% salary increase
following a compensation analysis by Bryce
Consulting. The study compared the compensation
of City Managers in Visalia, Tulare, Porterville and
Madera, as well as, the total compensation for Kings
County Administrative Officer Larry Spikes. The
Bryce study did not include the employers' annual
retirement contribution, which varies. Darrel's last
salary adjustment was in 2014. A former Coalinga
City Manager, Darrell was first appointed in Hanford
in 2012. Former Boeing Project Manager Reuben
Martinez is the new Maywood City Administrator. He
took over as "Interim" from former Interim City
Administrator Pedro Carrillo. Reuben's only previous
management experience has been in the private
sector. He was laid-off by Boeing in February. An
investigation report commissioned by Santa Ana
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho on behalf of the city
concluded that Santa Ana City Manager David
Cavazos began a romantic, consensual relationship
with a city employee in August or September, 2014
and intentionally did not disclose it until a year later
in an August 27 email to the Mayor. The report also
finds that David's complaint of sexual harassment
by a woman Council Member is without merit.
ICMA has censured David because his personal
relationship violates the ICMA Code of Ethics. David
joined the Santa Ana staff in 2013. Previously he
worked for Phoenix, Arizona between 1987 and
2013, the last 4-years as City Manager.
As of July 3, 2016 the San Francisco Giants had the
best won/loss record in the National League, and
were 5 full games in front of the Los Angeles
Dodgers. Last month the three Trackdown
granddaughters shown here were not only at AT&T
Park to watch their Giants, but they appeared on
the jumbotron too! Katie, Jessie and Jamie Hearther
were there to see the Giants beat the Boston Red
Sox 2-1 in inter-league play on Wednesday evening,
June 8, 2016. The girls currently live in Hawaii.
Former Winston, Oregon City Manager David
VanDermark has been selected as the new City
Manager in Crescent City. David was dismissed
from Winston in August, 2015 after serving as City
Manager for nearly 11 and a half years. He
replaces Interim City Manager Mike Knight, who
has been serving since the resignation of City
Manager Eugene Palazzo. Gene is currently City
Manager in Galt. David earned a BA in biology
from the University of Oregon. San Marino City
Manager John Schaefer has announced his
resignation at the end of July, 2016. He has served
as the San Marino City Manager since July, 2012.
Prior to that time he was the San Marino Chief of
Police for nearly 5-years. John plans to take a
position with a Fullerton church. Armando G. Villa is
the new City Manager in the City of Calexico.
Armando is a former Assistant CEO and a former
Director of Planning and Development services in
the County of Imperial. He also previously worked in
Calexico as Assistant City Manager and Community
Development Director. Armando earned a BS from
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and
an MPA from California State University, San
Bernardino. San Ramon City Manager Greg Rogers
has retired, and Police Chief Joe Gorton, 50, is the
Interim City Manager effective July 1. When the City
of San Ramon elected to establish a police
department instead of contracting with the Contra
Costa Sheriff's Department, Joe joined the original
department in 2007. He was appointed Chief of
Police in April, 2011.
The City Managers' Department of the League of
California Cities has scheduled its annual meeting in
Monterey, California between:
February 8, 2017 - February 10, 2017.
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 15 July, 2016
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Still More Pieces Picked Up: Elena Reyes is
the next City Manager in the City of
Manteca replacing City Manager Karen
McLaughlin, who is retiring. Elena is the
Senior Deputy County Administrator in San
Joaquin County. She is a Manteca native and
graduated from East Union High School there. After
working in the private sector and with a school
district, Elena joined the county staff in 2000 as an
analyst in the County Administrator's office. She has
held her current post for the past 5-years. Former
Sebastopol City Manager Melvin "Mel" K. Davis
passed away at 82 on June 7, 2016. Mel served as
the Sebastopol City Manager from 1965 to 1993.
Born in Spokane, Washington in 1933. After
graduating from high school Mel enlisted in the U.S.
Army, and served 2-years, mostly in Germany.
Following military service, Mel earned a BA from
University of Washington, and then he earned an
MA from the University of California, Berkeley. Mel
began his public management career as an
Administrative Intern in Berkeley (1958-1959). He
then went to work in Pacifica as the Assistant to the
City Manager (1959-1965). In 1979 Mel received an
ICMA Management Innovation Award. Arroyo
Grande City Manager Dianne Thompson has been
dismissed. No reason has been announced. Dianne
joined the Arroyo Grande city staff as City Manager
in August, 2015 when she was selected to replaced
Interim City Manager Bob McFall, and former City
Manager Steve Adams. Public Works Director Geoff
English has been tapped to serve as Acting City
Manager. Dianne previously served as the Interim
City Manager in Ross, and before that as City
Manager in Cotati. Desert Hot Springs City Manager
Martin Magana has resigned effective July 21, 2016.
He has worked as the Desert Hot Springs City
Manager since May, 2014. Martin served about 5-
years as the City's Community Development
Director prior to being named City Manager. Desert
Hot Springs Police Chief Dale Mondary will be the
"Acting City Manager" until a new manager is
appointed. Mount Shasta City Administrator Paul
Eckert is the new City Administrator in the City of
Gridley. During his 30+ year public career Paul
worked in Iowa and the California cities of: Paradise,
Santa Paula, Foster City and Morgan Hill. Retired
Fairfield City Manager Kevin O'Rourke, who is a past
President of the City Managers' Department of the
League of California Cities and a former ICMA
Regional Vice President, spent three days last month
at a gathering of former members of the Missionary
Servants of the Most Holy Trinity. Kevin was among
more than 40 who showed, including individuals
from classes in the 50s to the 80s. The gathering met
at Holy Trinity Alabama, the birthplace of Trinity
Missions in the early 1900s. Claremont Assistant to
the City Manager Brad McKinney has been
selected to serve as the next Assistant City Manager
in the City of Rosemead. Claremont City Manager
Tony Ramos gives Brad high marks as a professional
public manager. Rosemead City Manager Bill Manis
selected Brad following a thorough recruitment.
Brad worked in the private sector from 2005 to 2008
when he joined the city staff in Anaheim as a
Management Analyst. He took a Senior
Management Analyst position in Claremont in April,
2012. He was promoted to Assistant to the City
Manager in July, 2014. Brad earned a BA and a MBA
from Azusa Pacific University where he played
baseball. Izzy Murguia of the City of Murrieta served
as the Chair of the MMASC Summer Session. Joining
Izzy on the Committee were: Antonia Graham,
Huntington Beach; Nicholas Gonzalez, Ontario;
James Haston, Laguna Hills; Alma Janabajab,
County of Santa Barbara; Michael Johnston, Long
Beach; Lynn Lehner, Temecula; Carlie Myers,
Riverside, Linda Sok, Anaheim; and Tania Schwartz,
Beverly Hills. San Marino has selected Dan Wall to
serve as the city's Public Works Director and City
Engineer. Dan is currently the Public Works Director
and Interim Planning and Building Director in the
City of Baldwin Park. Dan has previously served as
the Assistant Public Works Director in Whittier, and as
the City Engineer for San Fernando. The 102nd
Annual Conference of the International City/County
Management Association (ICMA) is
planned for September 25-28, 2016 in
Kansas City. Registration for the event
opened June 2. "At The Crossroads,
Celebrating Legacy, Defining the
Future," is this year's conference
theme.
Retired City Manager Doug La Belle:
Arranged an OC Fair & Event Center invitation for
Trackdown readers, Sponsors and Posse members
for an information session and tour featuring a
presentation on "What's New at the 2016 OC Fair."
Our last issue did not provide much lead time for the
session. We apologize! If anyone is interested, Doug
is willing to schedule an Information tour that will
include an update on several key projects,
including Heroes Hall, and the new veterans
museum slated to open on Veterans Day, 2016.
Please contact Doug through this email address:
jzimmerman@ocfair.com
mailto:jzimmerman@ocfair.com