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S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 4 | T h e M o n t h l y M a g a z i n e o f t h e L e a g u e o f C a l i f o r n i a C i t i e s reg
wwwwesterncitycom
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through The Arts p29
Regulating Fracking in California p22
annual ConferenCe amp expo preview HigHligHts p12
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CONTENTS 2 Calendar of League Events
3 Executive Directorrsquos Message Disruptive Technology
Public Policy and Leadership
By Chris McKenzie
Public sector leaders face a
number of challenges related
to disruptive technology
9 City Forum Cities and Schools Playing
Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families
Innovative partnerships provide
essential services to children
and families
11 News From the Institute for Local Government
Kick Off the School Year With Safe Routes To School
Cities can ensure that students
have safe ways to walk and bike
to school
12 PREviEW 2014 Annual Conference
amp Expo Highlights By Anna Swanson
Attend educational sessions and
hear speakers with inspiring ideas
Expo Exhibitors 14
22 Regulating Fracking in California An Overview
By Ed Wilson
Recent legislation provides a new
regulatory framework
26 Making the Case For Fracking
By Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Expanded production of the
Monterey Shale formation
could create new jobs
27 California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking
By Damon Nagami
Safeguards have not kept pace
with fracking which poses hazards
29 Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts
By Mary Beth Barber
Cities can participate directly in
youth arts programs that have
lasting impacts
34 California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors For At-Risk Teens
The program provides career
opportunities and guidance
35 California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH
Youth helped design a character-
building program
36 Job Opportunities
46 Professional Services Directory
49 On the Record
Cover Photo Los Angeles Convention
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ExecutiveDirectorChris McKenzie
Second VicePresidentKatherine MillerCouncil MemberStockton
First VicePresidentTony FerraraMayorArroyo Grande
PresidentJoseacute CisnerosTreasurerSan Francisco
ImmediatePast PresidentBill BogaardMayorPasadena1400 K Street
Sacramento CA 95814(916) 658-8200Fax (916) 658-8240
Magazine Staff
Editor in Chief Jude Hudson Hudson + Associates (916) 658-8234email editorwesterncitycom
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Administrative Assistant(916) 658-8223email adminwccacitiesorg
ContributorsDan CarriggNorman CoppingerMichael EganMartin GonzalezMelissa Kuehne
Associate EditorsJim CarnesCarol MalinowskiCarolyn Walker
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Advertising DesignImagePoint Design
For photo credits see page 37
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leagueventsSEPTEMBER3Policy Committee Meetings JW Marriott Los AngelesThe Leaguersquos policy committees review issues of interest to cities statewide and make recommendations to the League board of directors
Legal Advocacy Committee Meeting JW Marriott Los AngelesThe committee reviews and recommends friend-of-the-court efforts on cases of significant statewide interest to California cities
3ndash5League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo Los Angeles Convention CenterThis conference offers dozens of educational sessions numerous professional development opportunities hundreds of exhibits and a chance to participate in the Leaguersquos policy-making activities at the Annual Business Meeting
NOvEMBER13ndash14Board of Directors Meeting SacramentoThe League board reviews discusses and takes action on a variety of issues affecting cities including legislation legal advocacy education and training and more
DEcEMBER3ndash4Municipal Finance Institute Hyatt Regency MontereyThis conference provides essential information for city officials and staff involved in fiscal planning for municipalities
3ndash5City Clerksrsquo New Law and Elections Seminar Hyatt Regency MontereyThe seminar covers laws affecting elections as well as many aspects of the clerkrsquos responsibilities
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Event and registration information is available at wwwcacitiesorgevents
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Executive Directorrsquos Message by Chris McKenzie
We hear a lot today about ldquodisruptive technologyrdquo My favorite comic strip Doonesbury recently illustrated the concept An aging rock musician boasts to an interviewer that he has successfully adapted to the radical changes the Inter-net has caused in the music business
The musician says ldquoThe industry I grew up in no longer exists but the new model is great mdash I embrace it I donrsquot need a ma-jor label behind me anymore I can make my music on my schedule and release it directly to my fans It is a true disruptionrdquo The interviewer compliments him for successfully dealing with such a ldquopara-digm shiftrdquo and asks ldquoSo where are you living these daysrdquo The musician responds sheepishly ldquoMy carrdquo
Not long ago a city manager friend from the Silicon Valley area told me that one of his regional gurus predicted we will reach the tipping point in putting electric vehicles on the road by 2018
This suggests
bull Weshouldtellourkidstobecomeelectricians because we may need a lot of 240-volt outlets in our garages
bull Theelectricpowergridandsuppliesand electricity rates will need to be expanded unless renewable energy powers the recharging of the vehicles
bull Wewillexperienceevenfasterdeclinesin motor fuel revenues and will need an alternative tax method and
bull Wewillexperiencefewergreenhousegas emissions from vehicles that today account for 40 percent of all emissions but we will potentially have more emissions from power plants
These are just a few of the changes that could occur if electric cars become the norm mdash not to mention the impact on jobs and government revenues Many of these changes will require a policy response from state and local agencies
New Technologies Redefine Whatrsquos PossibleIn its 2013 annual report Goldman Sachs describes some of the technologies that it
believes ldquoare reinventing once again the notion of whatrsquos possiblerdquo The report lists
3-D Printing Compared to traditional manufacturing 3-D printing will drive greater customization reduce costs for complex designs and lower overhead on short-run parts Already growing at over 20 percent annually the adoption of 3-D manufacturing is expected to continue on its path of rapid acceleration
Big data solutions Companies and organizations everywhere are seeking to garner insights from the mountains of data collected by PCs sensors smartphones tablets and other devices enabling them to better synthesize the worldrsquos information Poised to attract even greater demand such technolo-gies help companies to get a better sense of customersrsquo needs and identify important market developments and product trends
continued
Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 3
Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership continued
The Dangers of ignoring a Looming CrisisReading about disruptive technology has caused me to think about the public policies mdash some intentional and some simply the product of overt neglect mdash that have dramatically disrupted our lives In California the mad rush to deregulate the generation and distribution of elec-tricity in the 1990s offers one example Enron and other companies fleeced ratepayers the state government incurred ridiculous levels of debt to finance power purchases to prevent blackouts and we lost a governor to a recall and got a new one in perhaps the strangest statewide election ever All of this resulted from a state policy built on an untested yet alluring idea that was never properly vetted which policy-makers scrambled to support in overwhelming numbers Certainly no one intended the devastat-ing cavalcade of consequences but this failure had serious repercussions
One of the most obvious disruptive national policies is our intentional federal policy encouraging carbon emissions
Software-defined networking (SDN) While the rest of tech has moved to the cloud networking largely remains trapped in a paradigm of hardware and software boxes that are manually con-figured and nonscalable SDN liberates
networking from expensive hard-ware making it easier and cheaper for technology administrators to respond to changingbusinessneedsThefieldis likely to create new platform leaders and high-margin software companies
Irrational exuberance about overly rosy projections can lead to devastating consequences
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and global warming I describe it this way because it is becoming quite clear that as a nation we donrsquot have a policy against it and we are second only to China in leading the world in carbon emissions (According to the US EPA the United States produces 19 percent China produces 23 percent) What we have done however is spend the past 10 years arguing about whether we need 90 percent 95 percent or 100 percent of the nationrsquos scientific experts on this subject to agree that if we fail to take action we will cause irreversible environ-mental social and economic impacts of enormous magnitude
An article titled ldquoThe Coming Climate Crash Lessons for Climate Change in the 2008 Recessionrdquo in the New York Times recently commanded my attention Written by former Bush Administration Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson the column compared our ignoring excesses in greenhouse gas production to how we ignored the excesses in the credit markets before the Great Recession began in 2008
continued
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Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership continued
that caused deep lasting pain for millions of Americans Paulsonrsquos colleagues on Wall Street helped create that problem and his job as secretary of the US Trea-sury was to contain and help us recover from it mdash a job still not finished Now he sees the same magnitude of economic risk and disruption facing us with unchecked climate change He writes
For too many years we failed to rein in the excesses building up in the nationrsquos financial markets When the credit bubble burst in 2008 the dam-age was devastating Millions suffered Many still do
Wersquore making the same mistake today with climate change Wersquore staring down a climate bubble that poses enormous risks to both our environ-ment andeconomyThewarningsignsare clear and growing more urgent as the risks go unchecked
ThisisacrisiswecanrsquotaffordtoignoreI feel as if Irsquom watching as we fly in slow motion on a collision course to-ward a giant mountain We can see the crash coming and yet wersquore sitting on our hands rather than altering course
We need to act now even though there is much disagreement including from members of my own Repub-lican Party on how to address this issue while remaining economically competitiveTheyrsquorerighttoconsiderthe economic implications But we must not lose sight of the profound economic risks of doing nothing
Another disruptive California policy with long-term policy changes was the drastic expansion of public pensions that accom-panied the temporary economic boom of the late 1990s Many of us remember the failures of the Legislature and governor at that time to use the spike in temporary capital gains income-tax revenues for one-time expenses (like debt reduction) But perhaps itrsquos more important to remem-ber the ldquoirrational exuberancerdquo that led to the virtually irreversible growth in pension costs that resulted from expand-ing the pension benefits for state and local employees (and elected officials)
A state policy built on an untested yet alluring idea that was never properly
vetted had serious repercussions
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When the 2008 recession finally hit the days of ldquopension rate holidaysrdquo for local agency employers were long gone The process of recognizing the true costs of those unsustainable decisions to expand benefits has been slow and hor-rendously expensive
Putting Public Policy into PerspectiveEvery public policy has the potential to disrupt our lives for better or worse For example when the Rural Electrification Administration was created with the support of President Roosevelt in 1935 critics predicted it would be a highly disruptive public policy At the time 90 percent of urban residents had elec-tric power but only 10 percent of rural dwellers did Many groups opposed the federal governmentrsquos involvement in de-veloping and distributing electric power especially private utility companies that
argued it was bringing the nation closer to socialism Few would argue today however that the availability of afford-able public power in rural areas was not essential
One of my mentors EA Mosher of the League of Kansas Municipalities taught me that there are no ldquodo-oversrdquo for some public policies so you had better get it right the first time In that category he often put wars and nuclear power The former has the potential to do real good and evil at a staggering personal and public cost The latter presented literally never-ending public health risks due to the intractable practical and political problems associated with disposing of nuclear waste There is a reason we have not yet located a permanent storage site in the continental United States for nuclear waste decades after we started operating nuclear power plants
We are endlessly capable of dreaming up disruptive technologies and policies that can enrich or dramatically damage our lives The job and challenge of public sector leaders is to know when disruptive technology needs to be regulated which disruptive policies are needed and which ones need much more study and testing That is indeed the sweet spot of public sector leadership
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CorrectionIn the August issue page 25 cap-tions incorrectly identified two photos as a Los Angeles County project The photos actually showed a City of Hayward project Western City regrets the error
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 7
Cities and city officials are working with schools and others to create and sustain partnerships aimed at providing essential services and support to children and families These community schools part-nerships are transforming communities
The Cities Counties Schools (CCS) Partnership (wwwccspartnershiporg) a collaborative effort of the League California State Association of Counties and California School Boards Associa-tion has developed an online toolkit for mayors city council members and staff
The toolkit provides a way to learn more about strategies that connect the resources of cities counties schools and community-based organizations It offers examples of successful partnerships in urban suburban and rural communities along with best practices and resources from California and national organizations
Some of the partnerships highlighted in the toolkit focus on the joint use of facili-ties providing direct services to children and families or aligning limited resources to accomplish joint goals Every collabor-ative effort is unique but each addresses specific needs with resources and assets within the community
The City of Brentwood the Brentwood Union School District and Liberty Union High School District have several ongo-ing partnerships These include joint-use agreements for identified school and
city facilities city-provided emergency preparedness trainings for both school districts and ongoing capital improve-ment and maintenance costs for three facilities in the Brentwood Union School District The Brentwood Police Depart-ment also offers an after-school program at a middle school and provides school resource officers to both school districts
The City of Pico Rivera collaborates with the El Rancho Unified School District to provide a safe and nurturing after-school environment for students from kindergar-ten through 5th grade The Department of Parks and Recreation operates the Recreation and Education Accelerating Childrenrsquos Hopes (REACH) program at various school sites Pico Rivera also joins forces with the school district and sur-rounding churches and businesses to seek volunteers and help offset event costs
The City of Sunnyvale the Sunnyvale Elementary School District Advanced Micro Devices Sunnyvale residents and numerous community agencies partnered to guide programs and operations of the Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) Launched in the fall of 1994 in conjunc-tion with the opening of the Columbia Middle School the center uses a one-stop model to provide a connected net-work of services and programs in North Sunnyvale Its goal is to support and empower youth and families so that chil-dren will develop the life skills necessary
to succeed CNC is open to all com-munity residents and provides services and activities year round seven days a week including evenings Categories of programs and services provided include community education health and mental health services recreation enrichment and youth and neighborhood safety
Union City has a very long history of collaboration with the New Haven Unified School District The city staffs a student crisis intervention counseling program that serves several sites in the school district Additionally Union City helps provide a school resource officer at James Logan High School and col-laborates with the districtrsquos Kidsrsquo Zone Initiative which offers ldquoCradle to Careerrdquo services to children in the Decoto neigh-borhood The Kidsrsquo Zone collaboration involves community members and local elected officials and includes more than a dozen local service organizations that offer services ranging from early childhood education and health care service to youth violence prevention programs and job training School board and city council members meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual interest and importance as do staff from each agency
The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District participate in a cooperative agreement known as the School-City-Community Work Plan
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families
continued
This article is a service of the Institute for Local Government (ILG) the nonprofit research affiliate of the League and the California State Association of Counties ILG administers the Cities Counties Schools Partnership For more information visit wwwccspartnershiporg For more about ILG visit wwwca-ilgorg
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 9
Share Your StoryDoes your local agency have a partnership to share The Cities Counties Schools Partnership welcomes partnership models in its toolkit Send your agencyrsquos story to Randi Kay Stephens program coordinator at rstephensca-ilgorg
The planrsquos goal is to foster critical think-ing problem-solving and media and communication skills to improve student outcomes This in turn supports the local economy and helps ensure that the city grows as a local and global center of innovation The plan identifies and integrates resources and services into a systemwide approach for service delivery and realigns existing funds to address gaps and avoid duplication of services It encourages partnerships with the business community to align school curriculum and job training programs Future activi-ties for the city and school district include developing an Infant Children Youth and Family Master Plan
Because strategies to create community schools partnerships are not a one-size-fits-all solution lessons learned from models throughout California can help support the efforts of cities schools counties and community-based organizations
Generous support from Kaiser Perma-nente the Stuart Foundation United Way of the Bay Area and the three CCS partners made the toolkit project possible For more information on the examples provided here the Community Schools Partnerships Toolkit and additional re-sources visit wwwccspartnershiporg To learn about community schools partner-ships taking shape throughout California visit wwwccspartnershiporgresourcescommunity-schools-partnerships
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families continued
Teens as well as younger students benefit from community
schools partnerships
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 11
The new school year offers an opportunity to work with local schools to ensure that students in your community have safe ways to walk and bike to school In addition to improving safety Safe Routes to School programs provide many community benefits such as promoting healthy lifestyle habits and reducing busing costs and traffic congestion
New Funding StructureThe funding structure for the Safe Routes to School programs changed in 2014 however all the same types of projects and programs are eligible for funding The program is now funded through the statersquos larger Active Transportation Program along with other types of walking and biking projects not associated with schools
Approximately $360 million in competitive grants will be awarded in California this year Half of these grants mdash portions of which are reserved for disadvantaged communities and Safe Routes to School programs mdash will be awarded by Caltrans through a statewide competition
The other half of the funds will be passed through to regional transportation planning agencies which will make grants to local communities and other qualified recipients Eighty percent of the pass-through funds are earmarked for large urban regions The remaining 20 percent of the funds is reserved for rural areas
The first round of proposals was due in May The next appli-cation period opens this fall For more information on project selection criteria and proposal deadlines visit wwwcatccagovprogramsATPhtm
Safe Routes to School Online ToolkitThe Institute for Local Government (ILG) has developed an online toolkit (at wwwca-ilgorgSRTS-toolkit) to support cities schools and county officials and their executive staff who are working to promote pedestrian and bike safety for students and to expand active transportation choices for all residents through Safe Routes to School and other programs
The online toolkit includes
bull A guide to getting started including questions to ask and the conditions that must be in place to implement Safe Routes to School and encourage more active forms of local transportation
bull Anoverviewofhowindividualsagenciesdepartmentsandplanning processes can influence transportation infrastructure in California
bull FundingsourcesincludinginformationontheActiveTransportation Program funds nongovernmental funding sources and the benefits of forming partnerships and
bull Tools to help plan implement monitor and finance programs and facilities that support nonmotorized (or ldquoactiverdquo) transportation and examples of communities that have implemented these tools
By considering Safe Routes to School in the regional context of transportation and land-use policies and plans local decision-makers can bring together multiple resources to create areas where students and the community have safe enjoyable places to walk and bike Collaboration and coordination across local and regional jurisdictions are smart ways to foster active communities By using Safe Routes to School as a platform to collaborate across jurisdictions local decision-makers can leverage funding and coordinate community infrastructure investments
Kick Off the School Year With
Safe Routes to School
News From the Institute for Local Government
supporting members GameTime Safeway-Mallory and TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control) Please visit their booths to learn more about these products and services The drawing will be held Friday Sept 5 during the Annual Business Meeting which begins at noon Be sure to watch for entry details inside the Expo Hall entrance You must be present at the closing General Assembly to win
league partner speaker tHeatersThe League Partner Speaker Theaters located in the Expo Hall present speak-ers on a variety of interests for cities statewide These Expo sessions highlight successful examples of public-private partnerships as well as case studies of in-novative projects and programs that have worked in California cities Hear from elected officials city staff and industry experts who have found creative solutions to some of the challenging problems that cities face
networking opportunitiesThe conference offers attendees a multi-tude of ways to connect with colleagues and experts from throughout the state to discuss common concerns exchange ideas and share solutions Networking
Join city officials from throughout California at the League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo to attend educational sessions and hear speakers with inspiring ideas to better serve your city and residents Visit the Expo Hall to find state-of-the-art prod-ucts and cost-saving services and explore the League Partner Speaker Theaters
expo and grand prize giveawayThis yearrsquos Expo will showcase more than 230 exhibitors including over 60 first- time exhibitors Be sure to schedule time to meet with vendors and learn how your city can benefit from their products services and resources The Expo Grand Opening held in conjunction with the Host City Reception will run from 500 to 700 pm on Wednesday Sept 3 The Expo will be open on Thursday Sept 4 with new extended hours from 900 am to 400 pm
A Grand Prize will be given away during this yearrsquos conference Your city could be the lucky winner of a $3000 voucher to spend on any US Communities vendor US Communities is the League-sponsored government purchasing cooperative de-signed to save local agencies money Three Expo exhibitors are also US Communities
Anna Swanson is conference marketing coordinator for the League and can be reached at aswansoncacitiesorg
by anna swanson
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsPREviEw
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events held throughout the conference will include gatherings hosted by the Leaguersquos diversity caucuses regional divisions and League Partners
league professional departments Eleven professional departments make up the League all of which play an integral part in the development and delivery of educational events and networking These departments comprise
1 City attorneys
2 City clerks
3 City managers
4 Community services
5 Fire chiefs
6 Fiscal officers
7 Mayors and council members
8 Personnel and employee relations
9 Planning and community development
10 Police chiefs and
11 Public works officers
Each professional department is repre-sented on the board of directors and plays a key role in League policy-making Most department business meetings will be held on Wednesday Sept 3
regional divisionsThe Leaguersquos regional divisions function as a grassroots advocacy team and give city officials a way to become more involved in activities that reinforce the quality of life in their communities The divisions provide the League board of directors with a diverse range of perspectives and give a voice to member cities throughout the state All divisions are staffed locally by the Leaguersquos regional public affairs managers Some League divisions hold networking events during the conference Contact your regional public affairs manager (wwwcacitiesorgyourmanager) for more information
brown aCt requirements and league ConferenCesThe Brown Act also referred to as Californiarsquos Open Meeting Law permits a majority of the members of a legislative
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsbody to attend a conference (or similar gathering open to the public) that ad-dresses issues of general interest to the public or public agencies of the type rep-resented by the legislative body However a majority of the members cannot discuss among themselves mdash other than as part of the scheduled program mdash business of a specific nature that is within the local agencyrsquos jurisdiction
The League has long been a strong advocate for open government and transparency Cities throughout California continue to comply with the requirements of the Brown Act even though the Legislature has suspended several of its provisions for a three-year period City officials believe that this compliance serves the best in-terests of their communities and helps to foster transparency in local government
more information onlineVisit the annual conference page on the League website at wwwcacitiesorgAC to plan your conference schedule
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 13
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3Di
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AECOM
Accela2
Access Products
Active Bidder
Advanced GeoEnvironmental Inc
Alamo Capital
Alliance Resource Consulting LLC
America In Bloom
American Fidelity Assurance Company
American Geotechnical Inc
American Honda Motor Co Inc
Amplified Public Sector
AndersonPenna Partners Inc
Arborjet
Asphalt Zipper
Atkins
Avery Associates
BTI Appraisal
Badger Meter Inc
Best Best amp Krieger LLP12
Best Friends Animal Society
Blais amp Associates
Bob Murray amp Associates
Bolt Staffing Service
BonTerra Consulting
Borrego Solar Systems Inc
Burke Williams amp Sorensen LLP12
Burrtec Waste Industries Inc2
CH2M HILL
CMB Regional Centers
CRW Systems Inc
CSG Consultants Inc
California Air Resources Board
California Association of Code Enforcement Officers
California Building Officials
California Consulting LLC
California Contract Cities Association
California Department of Motor Vehicles
California Department of Veterans Affairs
California Department of Water Resources
California Department of Water ResourcesDrought
California Fuel Cell Partnership
California Housing Finance Authority
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
California Nevada Cement Association
California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA)
California Product Stewardship Council
California State Board of Equalization
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
CalCERTS Inc
CalPERS
expo exHibitors League Partners appear in teal
continued on page 16
annual Conference preview
1 ndash Institute for Local Government Partner 2 ndash CitiPAC supporter List current as of Aug 1 2014 Visit us at wwwcacitiesorg2014expo
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg14
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 15
Expo Exhibitors continued from page 14
CalRecycle
CalTRUST
Careers In Government
Carl Warren amp Company
Champions Funding LLC
Charles Abbott Associates
Chevron Energy Solutions
Citrus Pest amp Disease Prevention Program
City Clerks Association of California
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Ventures
Clean City
CleanStreet
Climatec BTG
Clipper Creek Inc
Colonial Life
Comcate Inc
Community Champions
Credit Bureau Associates
Crown Castle International Inc
DEACERO
DN Tanks
Dapeer Rosenblit amp Litvak LLP
Dart Container
David Taussig amp Associates Inc
Digital Ally Inc
Dudek
Earth Systems
eCivis
EcoCentre
Embers Out
enCode Plus
Energy From Shale
Energy Management Services
Energy Upgrade California
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Evonik Cyro LLC
EYE Lighting International
Federal Highway Administration
Fieldman Rolapp amp Associates Inc
Fire Recovery USA
FirstSouthwest
Forbo Flooring Systems
Foundation Technology
FUELMASTERSYN-TECH SYSTEMS INC
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continued
GPS Insight
GST
GameTime
George Hills Company Inc
GeoStabilization International
Good Energy LP
GovDeals Inc
Grainger
Graphic Solutions
Great-West Financial
Griffin Structures Inc
HAI Hirsch amp Associates Inc Landscape Architects
HdL Companies
HEAL Cities Campaign
HMC Architects
Cloud-Based Solutions
Public Access
Mobile Computing
Tyler is thereWherever yoursquore headed
Scan now to rev iew case s tud ies
Wherever public sector offices are working to serve the
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 17
Expo Exhibitors continued
HR Green Inc
Heritage Bag Company
HydroPoint Data Systems
I-Bank
IE Regional Composting
ING
ITEM Ltd
IN GOD WE TRUSTmdashAMERICA INC
Integrated Media Systems
Intermountain
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
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How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
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Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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Director of Administration and Finance El Dorado Hills Community Services District CAThe El Dorado Hills Community Services District (CSD) is an independent special district that owns and manages over 294 acres of land and serves a largely developed suburban population located east of the Sacramento County Line The CSD is seeking a Director of Administration and Finance to assist the General Manager with tasks including board governance planning issues special projects human resources and risk management A Bachelorrsquos degree is required with major coursework in recreation public administration or a related field A Masterrsquos degree is highly desirable Candidates must possess at least five years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in recreation parks and public agency administration The annual salary for the Director of Administration and Finance is negotiable and dependent on qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Ms Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Position is open until filled
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline will be
September 22 2014
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
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Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
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City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
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The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
Bobbi C Peckham amp Phil McKenney
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
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Lewis Investment Company2
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Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
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12 2
CONTENTS 2 Calendar of League Events
3 Executive Directorrsquos Message Disruptive Technology
Public Policy and Leadership
By Chris McKenzie
Public sector leaders face a
number of challenges related
to disruptive technology
9 City Forum Cities and Schools Playing
Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families
Innovative partnerships provide
essential services to children
and families
11 News From the Institute for Local Government
Kick Off the School Year With Safe Routes To School
Cities can ensure that students
have safe ways to walk and bike
to school
12 PREviEW 2014 Annual Conference
amp Expo Highlights By Anna Swanson
Attend educational sessions and
hear speakers with inspiring ideas
Expo Exhibitors 14
22 Regulating Fracking in California An Overview
By Ed Wilson
Recent legislation provides a new
regulatory framework
26 Making the Case For Fracking
By Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Expanded production of the
Monterey Shale formation
could create new jobs
27 California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking
By Damon Nagami
Safeguards have not kept pace
with fracking which poses hazards
29 Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts
By Mary Beth Barber
Cities can participate directly in
youth arts programs that have
lasting impacts
34 California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors For At-Risk Teens
The program provides career
opportunities and guidance
35 California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH
Youth helped design a character-
building program
36 Job Opportunities
46 Professional Services Directory
49 On the Record
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ExecutiveDirectorChris McKenzie
Second VicePresidentKatherine MillerCouncil MemberStockton
First VicePresidentTony FerraraMayorArroyo Grande
PresidentJoseacute CisnerosTreasurerSan Francisco
ImmediatePast PresidentBill BogaardMayorPasadena1400 K Street
Sacramento CA 95814(916) 658-8200Fax (916) 658-8240
Magazine Staff
Editor in Chief Jude Hudson Hudson + Associates (916) 658-8234email editorwesterncitycom
Managing Editor Eva Spiegel (916) 658-8228email espiegelcacitiesorg
Advertising Sales Manager Pam Maxwell-Blodgett (916) 658-8256email maxwellpcacitiesorg
Administrative Assistant(916) 658-8223email adminwccacitiesorg
ContributorsDan CarriggNorman CoppingerMichael EganMartin GonzalezMelissa Kuehne
Associate EditorsJim CarnesCarol MalinowskiCarolyn Walker
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For photo credits see page 37
Western City (ISSN 0279-5337) is published monthly by the League of California Cities 1400 K St Sac-ramento CA 95814 Subscriptions $39001 year $63002 years student $2650 foreign $5200 single copies $400 including sales tax Entered as periodical mail January 30 1930 at the Post Office Los Angeles CA 90013 under the Act of April 13 1879 Periodical postage paid at Sacramento Calif
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leagueventsSEPTEMBER3Policy Committee Meetings JW Marriott Los AngelesThe Leaguersquos policy committees review issues of interest to cities statewide and make recommendations to the League board of directors
Legal Advocacy Committee Meeting JW Marriott Los AngelesThe committee reviews and recommends friend-of-the-court efforts on cases of significant statewide interest to California cities
3ndash5League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo Los Angeles Convention CenterThis conference offers dozens of educational sessions numerous professional development opportunities hundreds of exhibits and a chance to participate in the Leaguersquos policy-making activities at the Annual Business Meeting
NOvEMBER13ndash14Board of Directors Meeting SacramentoThe League board reviews discusses and takes action on a variety of issues affecting cities including legislation legal advocacy education and training and more
DEcEMBER3ndash4Municipal Finance Institute Hyatt Regency MontereyThis conference provides essential information for city officials and staff involved in fiscal planning for municipalities
3ndash5City Clerksrsquo New Law and Elections Seminar Hyatt Regency MontereyThe seminar covers laws affecting elections as well as many aspects of the clerkrsquos responsibilities
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Executive Directorrsquos Message by Chris McKenzie
We hear a lot today about ldquodisruptive technologyrdquo My favorite comic strip Doonesbury recently illustrated the concept An aging rock musician boasts to an interviewer that he has successfully adapted to the radical changes the Inter-net has caused in the music business
The musician says ldquoThe industry I grew up in no longer exists but the new model is great mdash I embrace it I donrsquot need a ma-jor label behind me anymore I can make my music on my schedule and release it directly to my fans It is a true disruptionrdquo The interviewer compliments him for successfully dealing with such a ldquopara-digm shiftrdquo and asks ldquoSo where are you living these daysrdquo The musician responds sheepishly ldquoMy carrdquo
Not long ago a city manager friend from the Silicon Valley area told me that one of his regional gurus predicted we will reach the tipping point in putting electric vehicles on the road by 2018
This suggests
bull Weshouldtellourkidstobecomeelectricians because we may need a lot of 240-volt outlets in our garages
bull Theelectricpowergridandsuppliesand electricity rates will need to be expanded unless renewable energy powers the recharging of the vehicles
bull Wewillexperienceevenfasterdeclinesin motor fuel revenues and will need an alternative tax method and
bull Wewillexperiencefewergreenhousegas emissions from vehicles that today account for 40 percent of all emissions but we will potentially have more emissions from power plants
These are just a few of the changes that could occur if electric cars become the norm mdash not to mention the impact on jobs and government revenues Many of these changes will require a policy response from state and local agencies
New Technologies Redefine Whatrsquos PossibleIn its 2013 annual report Goldman Sachs describes some of the technologies that it
believes ldquoare reinventing once again the notion of whatrsquos possiblerdquo The report lists
3-D Printing Compared to traditional manufacturing 3-D printing will drive greater customization reduce costs for complex designs and lower overhead on short-run parts Already growing at over 20 percent annually the adoption of 3-D manufacturing is expected to continue on its path of rapid acceleration
Big data solutions Companies and organizations everywhere are seeking to garner insights from the mountains of data collected by PCs sensors smartphones tablets and other devices enabling them to better synthesize the worldrsquos information Poised to attract even greater demand such technolo-gies help companies to get a better sense of customersrsquo needs and identify important market developments and product trends
continued
Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 3
Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership continued
The Dangers of ignoring a Looming CrisisReading about disruptive technology has caused me to think about the public policies mdash some intentional and some simply the product of overt neglect mdash that have dramatically disrupted our lives In California the mad rush to deregulate the generation and distribution of elec-tricity in the 1990s offers one example Enron and other companies fleeced ratepayers the state government incurred ridiculous levels of debt to finance power purchases to prevent blackouts and we lost a governor to a recall and got a new one in perhaps the strangest statewide election ever All of this resulted from a state policy built on an untested yet alluring idea that was never properly vetted which policy-makers scrambled to support in overwhelming numbers Certainly no one intended the devastat-ing cavalcade of consequences but this failure had serious repercussions
One of the most obvious disruptive national policies is our intentional federal policy encouraging carbon emissions
Software-defined networking (SDN) While the rest of tech has moved to the cloud networking largely remains trapped in a paradigm of hardware and software boxes that are manually con-figured and nonscalable SDN liberates
networking from expensive hard-ware making it easier and cheaper for technology administrators to respond to changingbusinessneedsThefieldis likely to create new platform leaders and high-margin software companies
Irrational exuberance about overly rosy projections can lead to devastating consequences
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and global warming I describe it this way because it is becoming quite clear that as a nation we donrsquot have a policy against it and we are second only to China in leading the world in carbon emissions (According to the US EPA the United States produces 19 percent China produces 23 percent) What we have done however is spend the past 10 years arguing about whether we need 90 percent 95 percent or 100 percent of the nationrsquos scientific experts on this subject to agree that if we fail to take action we will cause irreversible environ-mental social and economic impacts of enormous magnitude
An article titled ldquoThe Coming Climate Crash Lessons for Climate Change in the 2008 Recessionrdquo in the New York Times recently commanded my attention Written by former Bush Administration Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson the column compared our ignoring excesses in greenhouse gas production to how we ignored the excesses in the credit markets before the Great Recession began in 2008
continued
There are no ldquodo-oversrdquo for some public policies so you had better get it
right the first time
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Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership continued
that caused deep lasting pain for millions of Americans Paulsonrsquos colleagues on Wall Street helped create that problem and his job as secretary of the US Trea-sury was to contain and help us recover from it mdash a job still not finished Now he sees the same magnitude of economic risk and disruption facing us with unchecked climate change He writes
For too many years we failed to rein in the excesses building up in the nationrsquos financial markets When the credit bubble burst in 2008 the dam-age was devastating Millions suffered Many still do
Wersquore making the same mistake today with climate change Wersquore staring down a climate bubble that poses enormous risks to both our environ-ment andeconomyThewarningsignsare clear and growing more urgent as the risks go unchecked
ThisisacrisiswecanrsquotaffordtoignoreI feel as if Irsquom watching as we fly in slow motion on a collision course to-ward a giant mountain We can see the crash coming and yet wersquore sitting on our hands rather than altering course
We need to act now even though there is much disagreement including from members of my own Repub-lican Party on how to address this issue while remaining economically competitiveTheyrsquorerighttoconsiderthe economic implications But we must not lose sight of the profound economic risks of doing nothing
Another disruptive California policy with long-term policy changes was the drastic expansion of public pensions that accom-panied the temporary economic boom of the late 1990s Many of us remember the failures of the Legislature and governor at that time to use the spike in temporary capital gains income-tax revenues for one-time expenses (like debt reduction) But perhaps itrsquos more important to remem-ber the ldquoirrational exuberancerdquo that led to the virtually irreversible growth in pension costs that resulted from expand-ing the pension benefits for state and local employees (and elected officials)
A state policy built on an untested yet alluring idea that was never properly
vetted had serious repercussions
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When the 2008 recession finally hit the days of ldquopension rate holidaysrdquo for local agency employers were long gone The process of recognizing the true costs of those unsustainable decisions to expand benefits has been slow and hor-rendously expensive
Putting Public Policy into PerspectiveEvery public policy has the potential to disrupt our lives for better or worse For example when the Rural Electrification Administration was created with the support of President Roosevelt in 1935 critics predicted it would be a highly disruptive public policy At the time 90 percent of urban residents had elec-tric power but only 10 percent of rural dwellers did Many groups opposed the federal governmentrsquos involvement in de-veloping and distributing electric power especially private utility companies that
argued it was bringing the nation closer to socialism Few would argue today however that the availability of afford-able public power in rural areas was not essential
One of my mentors EA Mosher of the League of Kansas Municipalities taught me that there are no ldquodo-oversrdquo for some public policies so you had better get it right the first time In that category he often put wars and nuclear power The former has the potential to do real good and evil at a staggering personal and public cost The latter presented literally never-ending public health risks due to the intractable practical and political problems associated with disposing of nuclear waste There is a reason we have not yet located a permanent storage site in the continental United States for nuclear waste decades after we started operating nuclear power plants
We are endlessly capable of dreaming up disruptive technologies and policies that can enrich or dramatically damage our lives The job and challenge of public sector leaders is to know when disruptive technology needs to be regulated which disruptive policies are needed and which ones need much more study and testing That is indeed the sweet spot of public sector leadership
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CorrectionIn the August issue page 25 cap-tions incorrectly identified two photos as a Los Angeles County project The photos actually showed a City of Hayward project Western City regrets the error
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 7
Cities and city officials are working with schools and others to create and sustain partnerships aimed at providing essential services and support to children and families These community schools part-nerships are transforming communities
The Cities Counties Schools (CCS) Partnership (wwwccspartnershiporg) a collaborative effort of the League California State Association of Counties and California School Boards Associa-tion has developed an online toolkit for mayors city council members and staff
The toolkit provides a way to learn more about strategies that connect the resources of cities counties schools and community-based organizations It offers examples of successful partnerships in urban suburban and rural communities along with best practices and resources from California and national organizations
Some of the partnerships highlighted in the toolkit focus on the joint use of facili-ties providing direct services to children and families or aligning limited resources to accomplish joint goals Every collabor-ative effort is unique but each addresses specific needs with resources and assets within the community
The City of Brentwood the Brentwood Union School District and Liberty Union High School District have several ongo-ing partnerships These include joint-use agreements for identified school and
city facilities city-provided emergency preparedness trainings for both school districts and ongoing capital improve-ment and maintenance costs for three facilities in the Brentwood Union School District The Brentwood Police Depart-ment also offers an after-school program at a middle school and provides school resource officers to both school districts
The City of Pico Rivera collaborates with the El Rancho Unified School District to provide a safe and nurturing after-school environment for students from kindergar-ten through 5th grade The Department of Parks and Recreation operates the Recreation and Education Accelerating Childrenrsquos Hopes (REACH) program at various school sites Pico Rivera also joins forces with the school district and sur-rounding churches and businesses to seek volunteers and help offset event costs
The City of Sunnyvale the Sunnyvale Elementary School District Advanced Micro Devices Sunnyvale residents and numerous community agencies partnered to guide programs and operations of the Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) Launched in the fall of 1994 in conjunc-tion with the opening of the Columbia Middle School the center uses a one-stop model to provide a connected net-work of services and programs in North Sunnyvale Its goal is to support and empower youth and families so that chil-dren will develop the life skills necessary
to succeed CNC is open to all com-munity residents and provides services and activities year round seven days a week including evenings Categories of programs and services provided include community education health and mental health services recreation enrichment and youth and neighborhood safety
Union City has a very long history of collaboration with the New Haven Unified School District The city staffs a student crisis intervention counseling program that serves several sites in the school district Additionally Union City helps provide a school resource officer at James Logan High School and col-laborates with the districtrsquos Kidsrsquo Zone Initiative which offers ldquoCradle to Careerrdquo services to children in the Decoto neigh-borhood The Kidsrsquo Zone collaboration involves community members and local elected officials and includes more than a dozen local service organizations that offer services ranging from early childhood education and health care service to youth violence prevention programs and job training School board and city council members meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual interest and importance as do staff from each agency
The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District participate in a cooperative agreement known as the School-City-Community Work Plan
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families
continued
This article is a service of the Institute for Local Government (ILG) the nonprofit research affiliate of the League and the California State Association of Counties ILG administers the Cities Counties Schools Partnership For more information visit wwwccspartnershiporg For more about ILG visit wwwca-ilgorg
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 9
Share Your StoryDoes your local agency have a partnership to share The Cities Counties Schools Partnership welcomes partnership models in its toolkit Send your agencyrsquos story to Randi Kay Stephens program coordinator at rstephensca-ilgorg
The planrsquos goal is to foster critical think-ing problem-solving and media and communication skills to improve student outcomes This in turn supports the local economy and helps ensure that the city grows as a local and global center of innovation The plan identifies and integrates resources and services into a systemwide approach for service delivery and realigns existing funds to address gaps and avoid duplication of services It encourages partnerships with the business community to align school curriculum and job training programs Future activi-ties for the city and school district include developing an Infant Children Youth and Family Master Plan
Because strategies to create community schools partnerships are not a one-size-fits-all solution lessons learned from models throughout California can help support the efforts of cities schools counties and community-based organizations
Generous support from Kaiser Perma-nente the Stuart Foundation United Way of the Bay Area and the three CCS partners made the toolkit project possible For more information on the examples provided here the Community Schools Partnerships Toolkit and additional re-sources visit wwwccspartnershiporg To learn about community schools partner-ships taking shape throughout California visit wwwccspartnershiporgresourcescommunity-schools-partnerships
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families continued
Teens as well as younger students benefit from community
schools partnerships
Letrsquos face it when it comes to most projects the entitlement process can get quite stressful but it doesnrsquot have to With the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council on your side yoursquoll get through the entitlement process in a more timely efficient and cost effective manner
Call 5105684788 or visit wwwNCCRCorg for more information
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg10
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 11
The new school year offers an opportunity to work with local schools to ensure that students in your community have safe ways to walk and bike to school In addition to improving safety Safe Routes to School programs provide many community benefits such as promoting healthy lifestyle habits and reducing busing costs and traffic congestion
New Funding StructureThe funding structure for the Safe Routes to School programs changed in 2014 however all the same types of projects and programs are eligible for funding The program is now funded through the statersquos larger Active Transportation Program along with other types of walking and biking projects not associated with schools
Approximately $360 million in competitive grants will be awarded in California this year Half of these grants mdash portions of which are reserved for disadvantaged communities and Safe Routes to School programs mdash will be awarded by Caltrans through a statewide competition
The other half of the funds will be passed through to regional transportation planning agencies which will make grants to local communities and other qualified recipients Eighty percent of the pass-through funds are earmarked for large urban regions The remaining 20 percent of the funds is reserved for rural areas
The first round of proposals was due in May The next appli-cation period opens this fall For more information on project selection criteria and proposal deadlines visit wwwcatccagovprogramsATPhtm
Safe Routes to School Online ToolkitThe Institute for Local Government (ILG) has developed an online toolkit (at wwwca-ilgorgSRTS-toolkit) to support cities schools and county officials and their executive staff who are working to promote pedestrian and bike safety for students and to expand active transportation choices for all residents through Safe Routes to School and other programs
The online toolkit includes
bull A guide to getting started including questions to ask and the conditions that must be in place to implement Safe Routes to School and encourage more active forms of local transportation
bull Anoverviewofhowindividualsagenciesdepartmentsandplanning processes can influence transportation infrastructure in California
bull FundingsourcesincludinginformationontheActiveTransportation Program funds nongovernmental funding sources and the benefits of forming partnerships and
bull Tools to help plan implement monitor and finance programs and facilities that support nonmotorized (or ldquoactiverdquo) transportation and examples of communities that have implemented these tools
By considering Safe Routes to School in the regional context of transportation and land-use policies and plans local decision-makers can bring together multiple resources to create areas where students and the community have safe enjoyable places to walk and bike Collaboration and coordination across local and regional jurisdictions are smart ways to foster active communities By using Safe Routes to School as a platform to collaborate across jurisdictions local decision-makers can leverage funding and coordinate community infrastructure investments
Kick Off the School Year With
Safe Routes to School
News From the Institute for Local Government
supporting members GameTime Safeway-Mallory and TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control) Please visit their booths to learn more about these products and services The drawing will be held Friday Sept 5 during the Annual Business Meeting which begins at noon Be sure to watch for entry details inside the Expo Hall entrance You must be present at the closing General Assembly to win
league partner speaker tHeatersThe League Partner Speaker Theaters located in the Expo Hall present speak-ers on a variety of interests for cities statewide These Expo sessions highlight successful examples of public-private partnerships as well as case studies of in-novative projects and programs that have worked in California cities Hear from elected officials city staff and industry experts who have found creative solutions to some of the challenging problems that cities face
networking opportunitiesThe conference offers attendees a multi-tude of ways to connect with colleagues and experts from throughout the state to discuss common concerns exchange ideas and share solutions Networking
Join city officials from throughout California at the League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo to attend educational sessions and hear speakers with inspiring ideas to better serve your city and residents Visit the Expo Hall to find state-of-the-art prod-ucts and cost-saving services and explore the League Partner Speaker Theaters
expo and grand prize giveawayThis yearrsquos Expo will showcase more than 230 exhibitors including over 60 first- time exhibitors Be sure to schedule time to meet with vendors and learn how your city can benefit from their products services and resources The Expo Grand Opening held in conjunction with the Host City Reception will run from 500 to 700 pm on Wednesday Sept 3 The Expo will be open on Thursday Sept 4 with new extended hours from 900 am to 400 pm
A Grand Prize will be given away during this yearrsquos conference Your city could be the lucky winner of a $3000 voucher to spend on any US Communities vendor US Communities is the League-sponsored government purchasing cooperative de-signed to save local agencies money Three Expo exhibitors are also US Communities
Anna Swanson is conference marketing coordinator for the League and can be reached at aswansoncacitiesorg
by anna swanson
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsPREviEw
A
NNUAL CONFERENC
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events held throughout the conference will include gatherings hosted by the Leaguersquos diversity caucuses regional divisions and League Partners
league professional departments Eleven professional departments make up the League all of which play an integral part in the development and delivery of educational events and networking These departments comprise
1 City attorneys
2 City clerks
3 City managers
4 Community services
5 Fire chiefs
6 Fiscal officers
7 Mayors and council members
8 Personnel and employee relations
9 Planning and community development
10 Police chiefs and
11 Public works officers
Each professional department is repre-sented on the board of directors and plays a key role in League policy-making Most department business meetings will be held on Wednesday Sept 3
regional divisionsThe Leaguersquos regional divisions function as a grassroots advocacy team and give city officials a way to become more involved in activities that reinforce the quality of life in their communities The divisions provide the League board of directors with a diverse range of perspectives and give a voice to member cities throughout the state All divisions are staffed locally by the Leaguersquos regional public affairs managers Some League divisions hold networking events during the conference Contact your regional public affairs manager (wwwcacitiesorgyourmanager) for more information
brown aCt requirements and league ConferenCesThe Brown Act also referred to as Californiarsquos Open Meeting Law permits a majority of the members of a legislative
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsbody to attend a conference (or similar gathering open to the public) that ad-dresses issues of general interest to the public or public agencies of the type rep-resented by the legislative body However a majority of the members cannot discuss among themselves mdash other than as part of the scheduled program mdash business of a specific nature that is within the local agencyrsquos jurisdiction
The League has long been a strong advocate for open government and transparency Cities throughout California continue to comply with the requirements of the Brown Act even though the Legislature has suspended several of its provisions for a three-year period City officials believe that this compliance serves the best in-terests of their communities and helps to foster transparency in local government
more information onlineVisit the annual conference page on the League website at wwwcacitiesorgAC to plan your conference schedule
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 13
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3Di
AAA Flag amp Banner
AECOM
Accela2
Access Products
Active Bidder
Advanced GeoEnvironmental Inc
Alamo Capital
Alliance Resource Consulting LLC
America In Bloom
American Fidelity Assurance Company
American Geotechnical Inc
American Honda Motor Co Inc
Amplified Public Sector
AndersonPenna Partners Inc
Arborjet
Asphalt Zipper
Atkins
Avery Associates
BTI Appraisal
Badger Meter Inc
Best Best amp Krieger LLP12
Best Friends Animal Society
Blais amp Associates
Bob Murray amp Associates
Bolt Staffing Service
BonTerra Consulting
Borrego Solar Systems Inc
Burke Williams amp Sorensen LLP12
Burrtec Waste Industries Inc2
CH2M HILL
CMB Regional Centers
CRW Systems Inc
CSG Consultants Inc
California Air Resources Board
California Association of Code Enforcement Officers
California Building Officials
California Consulting LLC
California Contract Cities Association
California Department of Motor Vehicles
California Department of Veterans Affairs
California Department of Water Resources
California Department of Water ResourcesDrought
California Fuel Cell Partnership
California Housing Finance Authority
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
California Nevada Cement Association
California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA)
California Product Stewardship Council
California State Board of Equalization
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
CalCERTS Inc
CalPERS
expo exHibitors League Partners appear in teal
continued on page 16
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CalRecycle
CalTRUST
Careers In Government
Carl Warren amp Company
Champions Funding LLC
Charles Abbott Associates
Chevron Energy Solutions
Citrus Pest amp Disease Prevention Program
City Clerks Association of California
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Ventures
Clean City
CleanStreet
Climatec BTG
Clipper Creek Inc
Colonial Life
Comcate Inc
Community Champions
Credit Bureau Associates
Crown Castle International Inc
DEACERO
DN Tanks
Dapeer Rosenblit amp Litvak LLP
Dart Container
David Taussig amp Associates Inc
Digital Ally Inc
Dudek
Earth Systems
eCivis
EcoCentre
Embers Out
enCode Plus
Energy From Shale
Energy Management Services
Energy Upgrade California
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Evonik Cyro LLC
EYE Lighting International
Federal Highway Administration
Fieldman Rolapp amp Associates Inc
Fire Recovery USA
FirstSouthwest
Forbo Flooring Systems
Foundation Technology
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GPS Insight
GST
GameTime
George Hills Company Inc
GeoStabilization International
Good Energy LP
GovDeals Inc
Grainger
Graphic Solutions
Great-West Financial
Griffin Structures Inc
HAI Hirsch amp Associates Inc Landscape Architects
HdL Companies
HEAL Cities Campaign
HMC Architects
Cloud-Based Solutions
Public Access
Mobile Computing
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HR Green Inc
Heritage Bag Company
HydroPoint Data Systems
I-Bank
IE Regional Composting
ING
ITEM Ltd
IN GOD WE TRUSTmdashAMERICA INC
Integrated Media Systems
Intermountain
International Municipal Signal Association Far West
International Parking Design
International TreeScapes LLC
JM Eagle
Jamboree Housing Corporation
Jefferies LLC
Jere Melo Foundation
Johnson Controls
Jones amp Mayer
Kaiser Permanente
Kaizen InfoSource LLC
Kasdan Simonds Weber amp Vaughan LLP
Keenan amp Associates2
Kosmont Companies amp Auctioncom
LECET Southwest
LINC Housing
LPA Inc
Laserfiche
Library Systems amp Services
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Listen Technologies Corporation
Live Earth Products Inc
Local Search Association
LogicTree IT Solutions Inc
Los Angeles City Employees Association
MCE Corporation
MNS Engineers Inc
Mallory Safety and Supply
Matrix Consulting Group
MelRok LLC
Meyers Nave12
Mountain States Wholesale Nursery
MuniServices
NBS
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS
National League of Cities
National Life Group
NerdWallet
Newport Pacific Capital Family of Companies
Nexus eWater
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
Omni-Means Ltd
OpenGovcom
OppSites
Otto Environmental Systems North America
PARS
PERC Water
Pacific Gas and Electric Company2
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Expo Exhibitors continued
Play Unplugged
Point amp Pay
Precision Civil Engineering Inc
Presidio Graduate School
Public Financial Management Group
Public Restroom Company
Q-Star Technology
Quad Knopf
RBF Consulting a company of Michael Baker Corporation
RJM Design Group Inc
RKA Consulting Group
RSG Inc
Ralph Andersen and Associates
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP (Public Law Group)12
Renovate America
Republic Services2
Retail Strategies LLC
SSA Landscape Architects Inc
STV
Saber
Safeguard Properties
SafeSorb
Salsbury IndustriesMailboxescom
San Bernardino Associated Governments
Schneider Electric2
Security Lines US
Sensus
SERVPRO
Severn Trent Services
Siemens
SIGMAnet Inc
SimTek Fence
SmartCitiesPrevailorg
Smartcover by Hadronex
Sol Inc
Southern California Bronze Company
Southern California Edison
Southern California Gas Company
Southern California Library Cooperative
SouthTech Systems
Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Sportsplex USA
Springsted Incorporated
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Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc
State Water Resources Control Board
Stifel
SyTech Solutions
TAPCO
TBWB Strategies
TNT Fireworks
Tanko Lighting
Telefonix
The Citadel Group
The Energy Network
The Hybrid Shop
The United States Conference of Mayors
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Transtech Engineers Inc
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US Communities
US Flood Control Corp
USA Properties Fund Inc
Union Pacific Railroad
United Rentals
United Storm Water Inc
University of La Verne
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Valley Vista Services Inc
Vanir Construction Management Inc
Visa
Vision Internet
Walker Parking Consultants Engineers Inc
Water Replenishment District of Southern California
Wells Fargo
West Coast Arborists Inc
Willdan
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
OIL amp GASRECOVERY
BRINEDISPOSAL
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
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BRINEDISPOSAL
ENHANCEDRECOVERY
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continued
How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
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Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
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Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
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Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
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Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
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leagueventsSEPTEMBER3Policy Committee Meetings JW Marriott Los AngelesThe Leaguersquos policy committees review issues of interest to cities statewide and make recommendations to the League board of directors
Legal Advocacy Committee Meeting JW Marriott Los AngelesThe committee reviews and recommends friend-of-the-court efforts on cases of significant statewide interest to California cities
3ndash5League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo Los Angeles Convention CenterThis conference offers dozens of educational sessions numerous professional development opportunities hundreds of exhibits and a chance to participate in the Leaguersquos policy-making activities at the Annual Business Meeting
NOvEMBER13ndash14Board of Directors Meeting SacramentoThe League board reviews discusses and takes action on a variety of issues affecting cities including legislation legal advocacy education and training and more
DEcEMBER3ndash4Municipal Finance Institute Hyatt Regency MontereyThis conference provides essential information for city officials and staff involved in fiscal planning for municipalities
3ndash5City Clerksrsquo New Law and Elections Seminar Hyatt Regency MontereyThe seminar covers laws affecting elections as well as many aspects of the clerkrsquos responsibilities
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Executive Directorrsquos Message by Chris McKenzie
We hear a lot today about ldquodisruptive technologyrdquo My favorite comic strip Doonesbury recently illustrated the concept An aging rock musician boasts to an interviewer that he has successfully adapted to the radical changes the Inter-net has caused in the music business
The musician says ldquoThe industry I grew up in no longer exists but the new model is great mdash I embrace it I donrsquot need a ma-jor label behind me anymore I can make my music on my schedule and release it directly to my fans It is a true disruptionrdquo The interviewer compliments him for successfully dealing with such a ldquopara-digm shiftrdquo and asks ldquoSo where are you living these daysrdquo The musician responds sheepishly ldquoMy carrdquo
Not long ago a city manager friend from the Silicon Valley area told me that one of his regional gurus predicted we will reach the tipping point in putting electric vehicles on the road by 2018
This suggests
bull Weshouldtellourkidstobecomeelectricians because we may need a lot of 240-volt outlets in our garages
bull Theelectricpowergridandsuppliesand electricity rates will need to be expanded unless renewable energy powers the recharging of the vehicles
bull Wewillexperienceevenfasterdeclinesin motor fuel revenues and will need an alternative tax method and
bull Wewillexperiencefewergreenhousegas emissions from vehicles that today account for 40 percent of all emissions but we will potentially have more emissions from power plants
These are just a few of the changes that could occur if electric cars become the norm mdash not to mention the impact on jobs and government revenues Many of these changes will require a policy response from state and local agencies
New Technologies Redefine Whatrsquos PossibleIn its 2013 annual report Goldman Sachs describes some of the technologies that it
believes ldquoare reinventing once again the notion of whatrsquos possiblerdquo The report lists
3-D Printing Compared to traditional manufacturing 3-D printing will drive greater customization reduce costs for complex designs and lower overhead on short-run parts Already growing at over 20 percent annually the adoption of 3-D manufacturing is expected to continue on its path of rapid acceleration
Big data solutions Companies and organizations everywhere are seeking to garner insights from the mountains of data collected by PCs sensors smartphones tablets and other devices enabling them to better synthesize the worldrsquos information Poised to attract even greater demand such technolo-gies help companies to get a better sense of customersrsquo needs and identify important market developments and product trends
continued
Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 3
Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership continued
The Dangers of ignoring a Looming CrisisReading about disruptive technology has caused me to think about the public policies mdash some intentional and some simply the product of overt neglect mdash that have dramatically disrupted our lives In California the mad rush to deregulate the generation and distribution of elec-tricity in the 1990s offers one example Enron and other companies fleeced ratepayers the state government incurred ridiculous levels of debt to finance power purchases to prevent blackouts and we lost a governor to a recall and got a new one in perhaps the strangest statewide election ever All of this resulted from a state policy built on an untested yet alluring idea that was never properly vetted which policy-makers scrambled to support in overwhelming numbers Certainly no one intended the devastat-ing cavalcade of consequences but this failure had serious repercussions
One of the most obvious disruptive national policies is our intentional federal policy encouraging carbon emissions
Software-defined networking (SDN) While the rest of tech has moved to the cloud networking largely remains trapped in a paradigm of hardware and software boxes that are manually con-figured and nonscalable SDN liberates
networking from expensive hard-ware making it easier and cheaper for technology administrators to respond to changingbusinessneedsThefieldis likely to create new platform leaders and high-margin software companies
Irrational exuberance about overly rosy projections can lead to devastating consequences
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and global warming I describe it this way because it is becoming quite clear that as a nation we donrsquot have a policy against it and we are second only to China in leading the world in carbon emissions (According to the US EPA the United States produces 19 percent China produces 23 percent) What we have done however is spend the past 10 years arguing about whether we need 90 percent 95 percent or 100 percent of the nationrsquos scientific experts on this subject to agree that if we fail to take action we will cause irreversible environ-mental social and economic impacts of enormous magnitude
An article titled ldquoThe Coming Climate Crash Lessons for Climate Change in the 2008 Recessionrdquo in the New York Times recently commanded my attention Written by former Bush Administration Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson the column compared our ignoring excesses in greenhouse gas production to how we ignored the excesses in the credit markets before the Great Recession began in 2008
continued
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Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership continued
that caused deep lasting pain for millions of Americans Paulsonrsquos colleagues on Wall Street helped create that problem and his job as secretary of the US Trea-sury was to contain and help us recover from it mdash a job still not finished Now he sees the same magnitude of economic risk and disruption facing us with unchecked climate change He writes
For too many years we failed to rein in the excesses building up in the nationrsquos financial markets When the credit bubble burst in 2008 the dam-age was devastating Millions suffered Many still do
Wersquore making the same mistake today with climate change Wersquore staring down a climate bubble that poses enormous risks to both our environ-ment andeconomyThewarningsignsare clear and growing more urgent as the risks go unchecked
ThisisacrisiswecanrsquotaffordtoignoreI feel as if Irsquom watching as we fly in slow motion on a collision course to-ward a giant mountain We can see the crash coming and yet wersquore sitting on our hands rather than altering course
We need to act now even though there is much disagreement including from members of my own Repub-lican Party on how to address this issue while remaining economically competitiveTheyrsquorerighttoconsiderthe economic implications But we must not lose sight of the profound economic risks of doing nothing
Another disruptive California policy with long-term policy changes was the drastic expansion of public pensions that accom-panied the temporary economic boom of the late 1990s Many of us remember the failures of the Legislature and governor at that time to use the spike in temporary capital gains income-tax revenues for one-time expenses (like debt reduction) But perhaps itrsquos more important to remem-ber the ldquoirrational exuberancerdquo that led to the virtually irreversible growth in pension costs that resulted from expand-ing the pension benefits for state and local employees (and elected officials)
A state policy built on an untested yet alluring idea that was never properly
vetted had serious repercussions
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When the 2008 recession finally hit the days of ldquopension rate holidaysrdquo for local agency employers were long gone The process of recognizing the true costs of those unsustainable decisions to expand benefits has been slow and hor-rendously expensive
Putting Public Policy into PerspectiveEvery public policy has the potential to disrupt our lives for better or worse For example when the Rural Electrification Administration was created with the support of President Roosevelt in 1935 critics predicted it would be a highly disruptive public policy At the time 90 percent of urban residents had elec-tric power but only 10 percent of rural dwellers did Many groups opposed the federal governmentrsquos involvement in de-veloping and distributing electric power especially private utility companies that
argued it was bringing the nation closer to socialism Few would argue today however that the availability of afford-able public power in rural areas was not essential
One of my mentors EA Mosher of the League of Kansas Municipalities taught me that there are no ldquodo-oversrdquo for some public policies so you had better get it right the first time In that category he often put wars and nuclear power The former has the potential to do real good and evil at a staggering personal and public cost The latter presented literally never-ending public health risks due to the intractable practical and political problems associated with disposing of nuclear waste There is a reason we have not yet located a permanent storage site in the continental United States for nuclear waste decades after we started operating nuclear power plants
We are endlessly capable of dreaming up disruptive technologies and policies that can enrich or dramatically damage our lives The job and challenge of public sector leaders is to know when disruptive technology needs to be regulated which disruptive policies are needed and which ones need much more study and testing That is indeed the sweet spot of public sector leadership
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CorrectionIn the August issue page 25 cap-tions incorrectly identified two photos as a Los Angeles County project The photos actually showed a City of Hayward project Western City regrets the error
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 7
Cities and city officials are working with schools and others to create and sustain partnerships aimed at providing essential services and support to children and families These community schools part-nerships are transforming communities
The Cities Counties Schools (CCS) Partnership (wwwccspartnershiporg) a collaborative effort of the League California State Association of Counties and California School Boards Associa-tion has developed an online toolkit for mayors city council members and staff
The toolkit provides a way to learn more about strategies that connect the resources of cities counties schools and community-based organizations It offers examples of successful partnerships in urban suburban and rural communities along with best practices and resources from California and national organizations
Some of the partnerships highlighted in the toolkit focus on the joint use of facili-ties providing direct services to children and families or aligning limited resources to accomplish joint goals Every collabor-ative effort is unique but each addresses specific needs with resources and assets within the community
The City of Brentwood the Brentwood Union School District and Liberty Union High School District have several ongo-ing partnerships These include joint-use agreements for identified school and
city facilities city-provided emergency preparedness trainings for both school districts and ongoing capital improve-ment and maintenance costs for three facilities in the Brentwood Union School District The Brentwood Police Depart-ment also offers an after-school program at a middle school and provides school resource officers to both school districts
The City of Pico Rivera collaborates with the El Rancho Unified School District to provide a safe and nurturing after-school environment for students from kindergar-ten through 5th grade The Department of Parks and Recreation operates the Recreation and Education Accelerating Childrenrsquos Hopes (REACH) program at various school sites Pico Rivera also joins forces with the school district and sur-rounding churches and businesses to seek volunteers and help offset event costs
The City of Sunnyvale the Sunnyvale Elementary School District Advanced Micro Devices Sunnyvale residents and numerous community agencies partnered to guide programs and operations of the Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) Launched in the fall of 1994 in conjunc-tion with the opening of the Columbia Middle School the center uses a one-stop model to provide a connected net-work of services and programs in North Sunnyvale Its goal is to support and empower youth and families so that chil-dren will develop the life skills necessary
to succeed CNC is open to all com-munity residents and provides services and activities year round seven days a week including evenings Categories of programs and services provided include community education health and mental health services recreation enrichment and youth and neighborhood safety
Union City has a very long history of collaboration with the New Haven Unified School District The city staffs a student crisis intervention counseling program that serves several sites in the school district Additionally Union City helps provide a school resource officer at James Logan High School and col-laborates with the districtrsquos Kidsrsquo Zone Initiative which offers ldquoCradle to Careerrdquo services to children in the Decoto neigh-borhood The Kidsrsquo Zone collaboration involves community members and local elected officials and includes more than a dozen local service organizations that offer services ranging from early childhood education and health care service to youth violence prevention programs and job training School board and city council members meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual interest and importance as do staff from each agency
The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District participate in a cooperative agreement known as the School-City-Community Work Plan
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families
continued
This article is a service of the Institute for Local Government (ILG) the nonprofit research affiliate of the League and the California State Association of Counties ILG administers the Cities Counties Schools Partnership For more information visit wwwccspartnershiporg For more about ILG visit wwwca-ilgorg
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 9
Share Your StoryDoes your local agency have a partnership to share The Cities Counties Schools Partnership welcomes partnership models in its toolkit Send your agencyrsquos story to Randi Kay Stephens program coordinator at rstephensca-ilgorg
The planrsquos goal is to foster critical think-ing problem-solving and media and communication skills to improve student outcomes This in turn supports the local economy and helps ensure that the city grows as a local and global center of innovation The plan identifies and integrates resources and services into a systemwide approach for service delivery and realigns existing funds to address gaps and avoid duplication of services It encourages partnerships with the business community to align school curriculum and job training programs Future activi-ties for the city and school district include developing an Infant Children Youth and Family Master Plan
Because strategies to create community schools partnerships are not a one-size-fits-all solution lessons learned from models throughout California can help support the efforts of cities schools counties and community-based organizations
Generous support from Kaiser Perma-nente the Stuart Foundation United Way of the Bay Area and the three CCS partners made the toolkit project possible For more information on the examples provided here the Community Schools Partnerships Toolkit and additional re-sources visit wwwccspartnershiporg To learn about community schools partner-ships taking shape throughout California visit wwwccspartnershiporgresourcescommunity-schools-partnerships
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families continued
Teens as well as younger students benefit from community
schools partnerships
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The new school year offers an opportunity to work with local schools to ensure that students in your community have safe ways to walk and bike to school In addition to improving safety Safe Routes to School programs provide many community benefits such as promoting healthy lifestyle habits and reducing busing costs and traffic congestion
New Funding StructureThe funding structure for the Safe Routes to School programs changed in 2014 however all the same types of projects and programs are eligible for funding The program is now funded through the statersquos larger Active Transportation Program along with other types of walking and biking projects not associated with schools
Approximately $360 million in competitive grants will be awarded in California this year Half of these grants mdash portions of which are reserved for disadvantaged communities and Safe Routes to School programs mdash will be awarded by Caltrans through a statewide competition
The other half of the funds will be passed through to regional transportation planning agencies which will make grants to local communities and other qualified recipients Eighty percent of the pass-through funds are earmarked for large urban regions The remaining 20 percent of the funds is reserved for rural areas
The first round of proposals was due in May The next appli-cation period opens this fall For more information on project selection criteria and proposal deadlines visit wwwcatccagovprogramsATPhtm
Safe Routes to School Online ToolkitThe Institute for Local Government (ILG) has developed an online toolkit (at wwwca-ilgorgSRTS-toolkit) to support cities schools and county officials and their executive staff who are working to promote pedestrian and bike safety for students and to expand active transportation choices for all residents through Safe Routes to School and other programs
The online toolkit includes
bull A guide to getting started including questions to ask and the conditions that must be in place to implement Safe Routes to School and encourage more active forms of local transportation
bull Anoverviewofhowindividualsagenciesdepartmentsandplanning processes can influence transportation infrastructure in California
bull FundingsourcesincludinginformationontheActiveTransportation Program funds nongovernmental funding sources and the benefits of forming partnerships and
bull Tools to help plan implement monitor and finance programs and facilities that support nonmotorized (or ldquoactiverdquo) transportation and examples of communities that have implemented these tools
By considering Safe Routes to School in the regional context of transportation and land-use policies and plans local decision-makers can bring together multiple resources to create areas where students and the community have safe enjoyable places to walk and bike Collaboration and coordination across local and regional jurisdictions are smart ways to foster active communities By using Safe Routes to School as a platform to collaborate across jurisdictions local decision-makers can leverage funding and coordinate community infrastructure investments
Kick Off the School Year With
Safe Routes to School
News From the Institute for Local Government
supporting members GameTime Safeway-Mallory and TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control) Please visit their booths to learn more about these products and services The drawing will be held Friday Sept 5 during the Annual Business Meeting which begins at noon Be sure to watch for entry details inside the Expo Hall entrance You must be present at the closing General Assembly to win
league partner speaker tHeatersThe League Partner Speaker Theaters located in the Expo Hall present speak-ers on a variety of interests for cities statewide These Expo sessions highlight successful examples of public-private partnerships as well as case studies of in-novative projects and programs that have worked in California cities Hear from elected officials city staff and industry experts who have found creative solutions to some of the challenging problems that cities face
networking opportunitiesThe conference offers attendees a multi-tude of ways to connect with colleagues and experts from throughout the state to discuss common concerns exchange ideas and share solutions Networking
Join city officials from throughout California at the League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo to attend educational sessions and hear speakers with inspiring ideas to better serve your city and residents Visit the Expo Hall to find state-of-the-art prod-ucts and cost-saving services and explore the League Partner Speaker Theaters
expo and grand prize giveawayThis yearrsquos Expo will showcase more than 230 exhibitors including over 60 first- time exhibitors Be sure to schedule time to meet with vendors and learn how your city can benefit from their products services and resources The Expo Grand Opening held in conjunction with the Host City Reception will run from 500 to 700 pm on Wednesday Sept 3 The Expo will be open on Thursday Sept 4 with new extended hours from 900 am to 400 pm
A Grand Prize will be given away during this yearrsquos conference Your city could be the lucky winner of a $3000 voucher to spend on any US Communities vendor US Communities is the League-sponsored government purchasing cooperative de-signed to save local agencies money Three Expo exhibitors are also US Communities
Anna Swanson is conference marketing coordinator for the League and can be reached at aswansoncacitiesorg
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2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsPREviEw
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events held throughout the conference will include gatherings hosted by the Leaguersquos diversity caucuses regional divisions and League Partners
league professional departments Eleven professional departments make up the League all of which play an integral part in the development and delivery of educational events and networking These departments comprise
1 City attorneys
2 City clerks
3 City managers
4 Community services
5 Fire chiefs
6 Fiscal officers
7 Mayors and council members
8 Personnel and employee relations
9 Planning and community development
10 Police chiefs and
11 Public works officers
Each professional department is repre-sented on the board of directors and plays a key role in League policy-making Most department business meetings will be held on Wednesday Sept 3
regional divisionsThe Leaguersquos regional divisions function as a grassroots advocacy team and give city officials a way to become more involved in activities that reinforce the quality of life in their communities The divisions provide the League board of directors with a diverse range of perspectives and give a voice to member cities throughout the state All divisions are staffed locally by the Leaguersquos regional public affairs managers Some League divisions hold networking events during the conference Contact your regional public affairs manager (wwwcacitiesorgyourmanager) for more information
brown aCt requirements and league ConferenCesThe Brown Act also referred to as Californiarsquos Open Meeting Law permits a majority of the members of a legislative
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsbody to attend a conference (or similar gathering open to the public) that ad-dresses issues of general interest to the public or public agencies of the type rep-resented by the legislative body However a majority of the members cannot discuss among themselves mdash other than as part of the scheduled program mdash business of a specific nature that is within the local agencyrsquos jurisdiction
The League has long been a strong advocate for open government and transparency Cities throughout California continue to comply with the requirements of the Brown Act even though the Legislature has suspended several of its provisions for a three-year period City officials believe that this compliance serves the best in-terests of their communities and helps to foster transparency in local government
more information onlineVisit the annual conference page on the League website at wwwcacitiesorgAC to plan your conference schedule
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 13
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3Di
AAA Flag amp Banner
AECOM
Accela2
Access Products
Active Bidder
Advanced GeoEnvironmental Inc
Alamo Capital
Alliance Resource Consulting LLC
America In Bloom
American Fidelity Assurance Company
American Geotechnical Inc
American Honda Motor Co Inc
Amplified Public Sector
AndersonPenna Partners Inc
Arborjet
Asphalt Zipper
Atkins
Avery Associates
BTI Appraisal
Badger Meter Inc
Best Best amp Krieger LLP12
Best Friends Animal Society
Blais amp Associates
Bob Murray amp Associates
Bolt Staffing Service
BonTerra Consulting
Borrego Solar Systems Inc
Burke Williams amp Sorensen LLP12
Burrtec Waste Industries Inc2
CH2M HILL
CMB Regional Centers
CRW Systems Inc
CSG Consultants Inc
California Air Resources Board
California Association of Code Enforcement Officers
California Building Officials
California Consulting LLC
California Contract Cities Association
California Department of Motor Vehicles
California Department of Veterans Affairs
California Department of Water Resources
California Department of Water ResourcesDrought
California Fuel Cell Partnership
California Housing Finance Authority
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
California Nevada Cement Association
California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA)
California Product Stewardship Council
California State Board of Equalization
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
CalCERTS Inc
CalPERS
expo exHibitors League Partners appear in teal
continued on page 16
annual Conference preview
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Expo Exhibitors continued from page 14
CalRecycle
CalTRUST
Careers In Government
Carl Warren amp Company
Champions Funding LLC
Charles Abbott Associates
Chevron Energy Solutions
Citrus Pest amp Disease Prevention Program
City Clerks Association of California
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Ventures
Clean City
CleanStreet
Climatec BTG
Clipper Creek Inc
Colonial Life
Comcate Inc
Community Champions
Credit Bureau Associates
Crown Castle International Inc
DEACERO
DN Tanks
Dapeer Rosenblit amp Litvak LLP
Dart Container
David Taussig amp Associates Inc
Digital Ally Inc
Dudek
Earth Systems
eCivis
EcoCentre
Embers Out
enCode Plus
Energy From Shale
Energy Management Services
Energy Upgrade California
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Evonik Cyro LLC
EYE Lighting International
Federal Highway Administration
Fieldman Rolapp amp Associates Inc
Fire Recovery USA
FirstSouthwest
Forbo Flooring Systems
Foundation Technology
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GPS Insight
GST
GameTime
George Hills Company Inc
GeoStabilization International
Good Energy LP
GovDeals Inc
Grainger
Graphic Solutions
Great-West Financial
Griffin Structures Inc
HAI Hirsch amp Associates Inc Landscape Architects
HdL Companies
HEAL Cities Campaign
HMC Architects
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Expo Exhibitors continued
HR Green Inc
Heritage Bag Company
HydroPoint Data Systems
I-Bank
IE Regional Composting
ING
ITEM Ltd
IN GOD WE TRUSTmdashAMERICA INC
Integrated Media Systems
Intermountain
International Municipal Signal Association Far West
International Parking Design
International TreeScapes LLC
JM Eagle
Jamboree Housing Corporation
Jefferies LLC
Jere Melo Foundation
Johnson Controls
Jones amp Mayer
Kaiser Permanente
Kaizen InfoSource LLC
Kasdan Simonds Weber amp Vaughan LLP
Keenan amp Associates2
Kosmont Companies amp Auctioncom
LECET Southwest
LINC Housing
LPA Inc
Laserfiche
Library Systems amp Services
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Listen Technologies Corporation
Live Earth Products Inc
Local Search Association
LogicTree IT Solutions Inc
Los Angeles City Employees Association
MCE Corporation
MNS Engineers Inc
Mallory Safety and Supply
Matrix Consulting Group
MelRok LLC
Meyers Nave12
Mountain States Wholesale Nursery
MuniServices
NBS
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS
National League of Cities
National Life Group
NerdWallet
Newport Pacific Capital Family of Companies
Nexus eWater
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
Omni-Means Ltd
OpenGovcom
OppSites
Otto Environmental Systems North America
PARS
PERC Water
Pacific Gas and Electric Company2
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Expo Exhibitors continued
Play Unplugged
Point amp Pay
Precision Civil Engineering Inc
Presidio Graduate School
Public Financial Management Group
Public Restroom Company
Q-Star Technology
Quad Knopf
RBF Consulting a company of Michael Baker Corporation
RJM Design Group Inc
RKA Consulting Group
RSG Inc
Ralph Andersen and Associates
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP (Public Law Group)12
Renovate America
Republic Services2
Retail Strategies LLC
SSA Landscape Architects Inc
STV
Saber
Safeguard Properties
SafeSorb
Salsbury IndustriesMailboxescom
San Bernardino Associated Governments
Schneider Electric2
Security Lines US
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
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How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg26
Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
the statersquos limited
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from explosive
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline will be
September 22 2014
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
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Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
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Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
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Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
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Executive Directorrsquos Message by Chris McKenzie
We hear a lot today about ldquodisruptive technologyrdquo My favorite comic strip Doonesbury recently illustrated the concept An aging rock musician boasts to an interviewer that he has successfully adapted to the radical changes the Inter-net has caused in the music business
The musician says ldquoThe industry I grew up in no longer exists but the new model is great mdash I embrace it I donrsquot need a ma-jor label behind me anymore I can make my music on my schedule and release it directly to my fans It is a true disruptionrdquo The interviewer compliments him for successfully dealing with such a ldquopara-digm shiftrdquo and asks ldquoSo where are you living these daysrdquo The musician responds sheepishly ldquoMy carrdquo
Not long ago a city manager friend from the Silicon Valley area told me that one of his regional gurus predicted we will reach the tipping point in putting electric vehicles on the road by 2018
This suggests
bull Weshouldtellourkidstobecomeelectricians because we may need a lot of 240-volt outlets in our garages
bull Theelectricpowergridandsuppliesand electricity rates will need to be expanded unless renewable energy powers the recharging of the vehicles
bull Wewillexperienceevenfasterdeclinesin motor fuel revenues and will need an alternative tax method and
bull Wewillexperiencefewergreenhousegas emissions from vehicles that today account for 40 percent of all emissions but we will potentially have more emissions from power plants
These are just a few of the changes that could occur if electric cars become the norm mdash not to mention the impact on jobs and government revenues Many of these changes will require a policy response from state and local agencies
New Technologies Redefine Whatrsquos PossibleIn its 2013 annual report Goldman Sachs describes some of the technologies that it
believes ldquoare reinventing once again the notion of whatrsquos possiblerdquo The report lists
3-D Printing Compared to traditional manufacturing 3-D printing will drive greater customization reduce costs for complex designs and lower overhead on short-run parts Already growing at over 20 percent annually the adoption of 3-D manufacturing is expected to continue on its path of rapid acceleration
Big data solutions Companies and organizations everywhere are seeking to garner insights from the mountains of data collected by PCs sensors smartphones tablets and other devices enabling them to better synthesize the worldrsquos information Poised to attract even greater demand such technolo-gies help companies to get a better sense of customersrsquo needs and identify important market developments and product trends
continued
Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 3
Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership continued
The Dangers of ignoring a Looming CrisisReading about disruptive technology has caused me to think about the public policies mdash some intentional and some simply the product of overt neglect mdash that have dramatically disrupted our lives In California the mad rush to deregulate the generation and distribution of elec-tricity in the 1990s offers one example Enron and other companies fleeced ratepayers the state government incurred ridiculous levels of debt to finance power purchases to prevent blackouts and we lost a governor to a recall and got a new one in perhaps the strangest statewide election ever All of this resulted from a state policy built on an untested yet alluring idea that was never properly vetted which policy-makers scrambled to support in overwhelming numbers Certainly no one intended the devastat-ing cavalcade of consequences but this failure had serious repercussions
One of the most obvious disruptive national policies is our intentional federal policy encouraging carbon emissions
Software-defined networking (SDN) While the rest of tech has moved to the cloud networking largely remains trapped in a paradigm of hardware and software boxes that are manually con-figured and nonscalable SDN liberates
networking from expensive hard-ware making it easier and cheaper for technology administrators to respond to changingbusinessneedsThefieldis likely to create new platform leaders and high-margin software companies
Irrational exuberance about overly rosy projections can lead to devastating consequences
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and global warming I describe it this way because it is becoming quite clear that as a nation we donrsquot have a policy against it and we are second only to China in leading the world in carbon emissions (According to the US EPA the United States produces 19 percent China produces 23 percent) What we have done however is spend the past 10 years arguing about whether we need 90 percent 95 percent or 100 percent of the nationrsquos scientific experts on this subject to agree that if we fail to take action we will cause irreversible environ-mental social and economic impacts of enormous magnitude
An article titled ldquoThe Coming Climate Crash Lessons for Climate Change in the 2008 Recessionrdquo in the New York Times recently commanded my attention Written by former Bush Administration Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson the column compared our ignoring excesses in greenhouse gas production to how we ignored the excesses in the credit markets before the Great Recession began in 2008
continued
There are no ldquodo-oversrdquo for some public policies so you had better get it
right the first time
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Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership continued
that caused deep lasting pain for millions of Americans Paulsonrsquos colleagues on Wall Street helped create that problem and his job as secretary of the US Trea-sury was to contain and help us recover from it mdash a job still not finished Now he sees the same magnitude of economic risk and disruption facing us with unchecked climate change He writes
For too many years we failed to rein in the excesses building up in the nationrsquos financial markets When the credit bubble burst in 2008 the dam-age was devastating Millions suffered Many still do
Wersquore making the same mistake today with climate change Wersquore staring down a climate bubble that poses enormous risks to both our environ-ment andeconomyThewarningsignsare clear and growing more urgent as the risks go unchecked
ThisisacrisiswecanrsquotaffordtoignoreI feel as if Irsquom watching as we fly in slow motion on a collision course to-ward a giant mountain We can see the crash coming and yet wersquore sitting on our hands rather than altering course
We need to act now even though there is much disagreement including from members of my own Repub-lican Party on how to address this issue while remaining economically competitiveTheyrsquorerighttoconsiderthe economic implications But we must not lose sight of the profound economic risks of doing nothing
Another disruptive California policy with long-term policy changes was the drastic expansion of public pensions that accom-panied the temporary economic boom of the late 1990s Many of us remember the failures of the Legislature and governor at that time to use the spike in temporary capital gains income-tax revenues for one-time expenses (like debt reduction) But perhaps itrsquos more important to remem-ber the ldquoirrational exuberancerdquo that led to the virtually irreversible growth in pension costs that resulted from expand-ing the pension benefits for state and local employees (and elected officials)
A state policy built on an untested yet alluring idea that was never properly
vetted had serious repercussions
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When the 2008 recession finally hit the days of ldquopension rate holidaysrdquo for local agency employers were long gone The process of recognizing the true costs of those unsustainable decisions to expand benefits has been slow and hor-rendously expensive
Putting Public Policy into PerspectiveEvery public policy has the potential to disrupt our lives for better or worse For example when the Rural Electrification Administration was created with the support of President Roosevelt in 1935 critics predicted it would be a highly disruptive public policy At the time 90 percent of urban residents had elec-tric power but only 10 percent of rural dwellers did Many groups opposed the federal governmentrsquos involvement in de-veloping and distributing electric power especially private utility companies that
argued it was bringing the nation closer to socialism Few would argue today however that the availability of afford-able public power in rural areas was not essential
One of my mentors EA Mosher of the League of Kansas Municipalities taught me that there are no ldquodo-oversrdquo for some public policies so you had better get it right the first time In that category he often put wars and nuclear power The former has the potential to do real good and evil at a staggering personal and public cost The latter presented literally never-ending public health risks due to the intractable practical and political problems associated with disposing of nuclear waste There is a reason we have not yet located a permanent storage site in the continental United States for nuclear waste decades after we started operating nuclear power plants
We are endlessly capable of dreaming up disruptive technologies and policies that can enrich or dramatically damage our lives The job and challenge of public sector leaders is to know when disruptive technology needs to be regulated which disruptive policies are needed and which ones need much more study and testing That is indeed the sweet spot of public sector leadership
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CorrectionIn the August issue page 25 cap-tions incorrectly identified two photos as a Los Angeles County project The photos actually showed a City of Hayward project Western City regrets the error
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 7
Cities and city officials are working with schools and others to create and sustain partnerships aimed at providing essential services and support to children and families These community schools part-nerships are transforming communities
The Cities Counties Schools (CCS) Partnership (wwwccspartnershiporg) a collaborative effort of the League California State Association of Counties and California School Boards Associa-tion has developed an online toolkit for mayors city council members and staff
The toolkit provides a way to learn more about strategies that connect the resources of cities counties schools and community-based organizations It offers examples of successful partnerships in urban suburban and rural communities along with best practices and resources from California and national organizations
Some of the partnerships highlighted in the toolkit focus on the joint use of facili-ties providing direct services to children and families or aligning limited resources to accomplish joint goals Every collabor-ative effort is unique but each addresses specific needs with resources and assets within the community
The City of Brentwood the Brentwood Union School District and Liberty Union High School District have several ongo-ing partnerships These include joint-use agreements for identified school and
city facilities city-provided emergency preparedness trainings for both school districts and ongoing capital improve-ment and maintenance costs for three facilities in the Brentwood Union School District The Brentwood Police Depart-ment also offers an after-school program at a middle school and provides school resource officers to both school districts
The City of Pico Rivera collaborates with the El Rancho Unified School District to provide a safe and nurturing after-school environment for students from kindergar-ten through 5th grade The Department of Parks and Recreation operates the Recreation and Education Accelerating Childrenrsquos Hopes (REACH) program at various school sites Pico Rivera also joins forces with the school district and sur-rounding churches and businesses to seek volunteers and help offset event costs
The City of Sunnyvale the Sunnyvale Elementary School District Advanced Micro Devices Sunnyvale residents and numerous community agencies partnered to guide programs and operations of the Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) Launched in the fall of 1994 in conjunc-tion with the opening of the Columbia Middle School the center uses a one-stop model to provide a connected net-work of services and programs in North Sunnyvale Its goal is to support and empower youth and families so that chil-dren will develop the life skills necessary
to succeed CNC is open to all com-munity residents and provides services and activities year round seven days a week including evenings Categories of programs and services provided include community education health and mental health services recreation enrichment and youth and neighborhood safety
Union City has a very long history of collaboration with the New Haven Unified School District The city staffs a student crisis intervention counseling program that serves several sites in the school district Additionally Union City helps provide a school resource officer at James Logan High School and col-laborates with the districtrsquos Kidsrsquo Zone Initiative which offers ldquoCradle to Careerrdquo services to children in the Decoto neigh-borhood The Kidsrsquo Zone collaboration involves community members and local elected officials and includes more than a dozen local service organizations that offer services ranging from early childhood education and health care service to youth violence prevention programs and job training School board and city council members meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual interest and importance as do staff from each agency
The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District participate in a cooperative agreement known as the School-City-Community Work Plan
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families
continued
This article is a service of the Institute for Local Government (ILG) the nonprofit research affiliate of the League and the California State Association of Counties ILG administers the Cities Counties Schools Partnership For more information visit wwwccspartnershiporg For more about ILG visit wwwca-ilgorg
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 9
Share Your StoryDoes your local agency have a partnership to share The Cities Counties Schools Partnership welcomes partnership models in its toolkit Send your agencyrsquos story to Randi Kay Stephens program coordinator at rstephensca-ilgorg
The planrsquos goal is to foster critical think-ing problem-solving and media and communication skills to improve student outcomes This in turn supports the local economy and helps ensure that the city grows as a local and global center of innovation The plan identifies and integrates resources and services into a systemwide approach for service delivery and realigns existing funds to address gaps and avoid duplication of services It encourages partnerships with the business community to align school curriculum and job training programs Future activi-ties for the city and school district include developing an Infant Children Youth and Family Master Plan
Because strategies to create community schools partnerships are not a one-size-fits-all solution lessons learned from models throughout California can help support the efforts of cities schools counties and community-based organizations
Generous support from Kaiser Perma-nente the Stuart Foundation United Way of the Bay Area and the three CCS partners made the toolkit project possible For more information on the examples provided here the Community Schools Partnerships Toolkit and additional re-sources visit wwwccspartnershiporg To learn about community schools partner-ships taking shape throughout California visit wwwccspartnershiporgresourcescommunity-schools-partnerships
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families continued
Teens as well as younger students benefit from community
schools partnerships
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 11
The new school year offers an opportunity to work with local schools to ensure that students in your community have safe ways to walk and bike to school In addition to improving safety Safe Routes to School programs provide many community benefits such as promoting healthy lifestyle habits and reducing busing costs and traffic congestion
New Funding StructureThe funding structure for the Safe Routes to School programs changed in 2014 however all the same types of projects and programs are eligible for funding The program is now funded through the statersquos larger Active Transportation Program along with other types of walking and biking projects not associated with schools
Approximately $360 million in competitive grants will be awarded in California this year Half of these grants mdash portions of which are reserved for disadvantaged communities and Safe Routes to School programs mdash will be awarded by Caltrans through a statewide competition
The other half of the funds will be passed through to regional transportation planning agencies which will make grants to local communities and other qualified recipients Eighty percent of the pass-through funds are earmarked for large urban regions The remaining 20 percent of the funds is reserved for rural areas
The first round of proposals was due in May The next appli-cation period opens this fall For more information on project selection criteria and proposal deadlines visit wwwcatccagovprogramsATPhtm
Safe Routes to School Online ToolkitThe Institute for Local Government (ILG) has developed an online toolkit (at wwwca-ilgorgSRTS-toolkit) to support cities schools and county officials and their executive staff who are working to promote pedestrian and bike safety for students and to expand active transportation choices for all residents through Safe Routes to School and other programs
The online toolkit includes
bull A guide to getting started including questions to ask and the conditions that must be in place to implement Safe Routes to School and encourage more active forms of local transportation
bull Anoverviewofhowindividualsagenciesdepartmentsandplanning processes can influence transportation infrastructure in California
bull FundingsourcesincludinginformationontheActiveTransportation Program funds nongovernmental funding sources and the benefits of forming partnerships and
bull Tools to help plan implement monitor and finance programs and facilities that support nonmotorized (or ldquoactiverdquo) transportation and examples of communities that have implemented these tools
By considering Safe Routes to School in the regional context of transportation and land-use policies and plans local decision-makers can bring together multiple resources to create areas where students and the community have safe enjoyable places to walk and bike Collaboration and coordination across local and regional jurisdictions are smart ways to foster active communities By using Safe Routes to School as a platform to collaborate across jurisdictions local decision-makers can leverage funding and coordinate community infrastructure investments
Kick Off the School Year With
Safe Routes to School
News From the Institute for Local Government
supporting members GameTime Safeway-Mallory and TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control) Please visit their booths to learn more about these products and services The drawing will be held Friday Sept 5 during the Annual Business Meeting which begins at noon Be sure to watch for entry details inside the Expo Hall entrance You must be present at the closing General Assembly to win
league partner speaker tHeatersThe League Partner Speaker Theaters located in the Expo Hall present speak-ers on a variety of interests for cities statewide These Expo sessions highlight successful examples of public-private partnerships as well as case studies of in-novative projects and programs that have worked in California cities Hear from elected officials city staff and industry experts who have found creative solutions to some of the challenging problems that cities face
networking opportunitiesThe conference offers attendees a multi-tude of ways to connect with colleagues and experts from throughout the state to discuss common concerns exchange ideas and share solutions Networking
Join city officials from throughout California at the League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo to attend educational sessions and hear speakers with inspiring ideas to better serve your city and residents Visit the Expo Hall to find state-of-the-art prod-ucts and cost-saving services and explore the League Partner Speaker Theaters
expo and grand prize giveawayThis yearrsquos Expo will showcase more than 230 exhibitors including over 60 first- time exhibitors Be sure to schedule time to meet with vendors and learn how your city can benefit from their products services and resources The Expo Grand Opening held in conjunction with the Host City Reception will run from 500 to 700 pm on Wednesday Sept 3 The Expo will be open on Thursday Sept 4 with new extended hours from 900 am to 400 pm
A Grand Prize will be given away during this yearrsquos conference Your city could be the lucky winner of a $3000 voucher to spend on any US Communities vendor US Communities is the League-sponsored government purchasing cooperative de-signed to save local agencies money Three Expo exhibitors are also US Communities
Anna Swanson is conference marketing coordinator for the League and can be reached at aswansoncacitiesorg
by anna swanson
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsPREviEw
A
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events held throughout the conference will include gatherings hosted by the Leaguersquos diversity caucuses regional divisions and League Partners
league professional departments Eleven professional departments make up the League all of which play an integral part in the development and delivery of educational events and networking These departments comprise
1 City attorneys
2 City clerks
3 City managers
4 Community services
5 Fire chiefs
6 Fiscal officers
7 Mayors and council members
8 Personnel and employee relations
9 Planning and community development
10 Police chiefs and
11 Public works officers
Each professional department is repre-sented on the board of directors and plays a key role in League policy-making Most department business meetings will be held on Wednesday Sept 3
regional divisionsThe Leaguersquos regional divisions function as a grassroots advocacy team and give city officials a way to become more involved in activities that reinforce the quality of life in their communities The divisions provide the League board of directors with a diverse range of perspectives and give a voice to member cities throughout the state All divisions are staffed locally by the Leaguersquos regional public affairs managers Some League divisions hold networking events during the conference Contact your regional public affairs manager (wwwcacitiesorgyourmanager) for more information
brown aCt requirements and league ConferenCesThe Brown Act also referred to as Californiarsquos Open Meeting Law permits a majority of the members of a legislative
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsbody to attend a conference (or similar gathering open to the public) that ad-dresses issues of general interest to the public or public agencies of the type rep-resented by the legislative body However a majority of the members cannot discuss among themselves mdash other than as part of the scheduled program mdash business of a specific nature that is within the local agencyrsquos jurisdiction
The League has long been a strong advocate for open government and transparency Cities throughout California continue to comply with the requirements of the Brown Act even though the Legislature has suspended several of its provisions for a three-year period City officials believe that this compliance serves the best in-terests of their communities and helps to foster transparency in local government
more information onlineVisit the annual conference page on the League website at wwwcacitiesorgAC to plan your conference schedule
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 13
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
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BRINEDISPOSAL
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ConfiningFormation
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ENHANCEDRECOVERY
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How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg26
Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
the statersquos limited
water supply at
risk of contamination
from explosive
methane and cancer-
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
Western City September 2014 39
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
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ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership continued
The Dangers of ignoring a Looming CrisisReading about disruptive technology has caused me to think about the public policies mdash some intentional and some simply the product of overt neglect mdash that have dramatically disrupted our lives In California the mad rush to deregulate the generation and distribution of elec-tricity in the 1990s offers one example Enron and other companies fleeced ratepayers the state government incurred ridiculous levels of debt to finance power purchases to prevent blackouts and we lost a governor to a recall and got a new one in perhaps the strangest statewide election ever All of this resulted from a state policy built on an untested yet alluring idea that was never properly vetted which policy-makers scrambled to support in overwhelming numbers Certainly no one intended the devastat-ing cavalcade of consequences but this failure had serious repercussions
One of the most obvious disruptive national policies is our intentional federal policy encouraging carbon emissions
Software-defined networking (SDN) While the rest of tech has moved to the cloud networking largely remains trapped in a paradigm of hardware and software boxes that are manually con-figured and nonscalable SDN liberates
networking from expensive hard-ware making it easier and cheaper for technology administrators to respond to changingbusinessneedsThefieldis likely to create new platform leaders and high-margin software companies
Irrational exuberance about overly rosy projections can lead to devastating consequences
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and global warming I describe it this way because it is becoming quite clear that as a nation we donrsquot have a policy against it and we are second only to China in leading the world in carbon emissions (According to the US EPA the United States produces 19 percent China produces 23 percent) What we have done however is spend the past 10 years arguing about whether we need 90 percent 95 percent or 100 percent of the nationrsquos scientific experts on this subject to agree that if we fail to take action we will cause irreversible environ-mental social and economic impacts of enormous magnitude
An article titled ldquoThe Coming Climate Crash Lessons for Climate Change in the 2008 Recessionrdquo in the New York Times recently commanded my attention Written by former Bush Administration Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson the column compared our ignoring excesses in greenhouse gas production to how we ignored the excesses in the credit markets before the Great Recession began in 2008
continued
There are no ldquodo-oversrdquo for some public policies so you had better get it
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Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership continued
that caused deep lasting pain for millions of Americans Paulsonrsquos colleagues on Wall Street helped create that problem and his job as secretary of the US Trea-sury was to contain and help us recover from it mdash a job still not finished Now he sees the same magnitude of economic risk and disruption facing us with unchecked climate change He writes
For too many years we failed to rein in the excesses building up in the nationrsquos financial markets When the credit bubble burst in 2008 the dam-age was devastating Millions suffered Many still do
Wersquore making the same mistake today with climate change Wersquore staring down a climate bubble that poses enormous risks to both our environ-ment andeconomyThewarningsignsare clear and growing more urgent as the risks go unchecked
ThisisacrisiswecanrsquotaffordtoignoreI feel as if Irsquom watching as we fly in slow motion on a collision course to-ward a giant mountain We can see the crash coming and yet wersquore sitting on our hands rather than altering course
We need to act now even though there is much disagreement including from members of my own Repub-lican Party on how to address this issue while remaining economically competitiveTheyrsquorerighttoconsiderthe economic implications But we must not lose sight of the profound economic risks of doing nothing
Another disruptive California policy with long-term policy changes was the drastic expansion of public pensions that accom-panied the temporary economic boom of the late 1990s Many of us remember the failures of the Legislature and governor at that time to use the spike in temporary capital gains income-tax revenues for one-time expenses (like debt reduction) But perhaps itrsquos more important to remem-ber the ldquoirrational exuberancerdquo that led to the virtually irreversible growth in pension costs that resulted from expand-ing the pension benefits for state and local employees (and elected officials)
A state policy built on an untested yet alluring idea that was never properly
vetted had serious repercussions
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When the 2008 recession finally hit the days of ldquopension rate holidaysrdquo for local agency employers were long gone The process of recognizing the true costs of those unsustainable decisions to expand benefits has been slow and hor-rendously expensive
Putting Public Policy into PerspectiveEvery public policy has the potential to disrupt our lives for better or worse For example when the Rural Electrification Administration was created with the support of President Roosevelt in 1935 critics predicted it would be a highly disruptive public policy At the time 90 percent of urban residents had elec-tric power but only 10 percent of rural dwellers did Many groups opposed the federal governmentrsquos involvement in de-veloping and distributing electric power especially private utility companies that
argued it was bringing the nation closer to socialism Few would argue today however that the availability of afford-able public power in rural areas was not essential
One of my mentors EA Mosher of the League of Kansas Municipalities taught me that there are no ldquodo-oversrdquo for some public policies so you had better get it right the first time In that category he often put wars and nuclear power The former has the potential to do real good and evil at a staggering personal and public cost The latter presented literally never-ending public health risks due to the intractable practical and political problems associated with disposing of nuclear waste There is a reason we have not yet located a permanent storage site in the continental United States for nuclear waste decades after we started operating nuclear power plants
We are endlessly capable of dreaming up disruptive technologies and policies that can enrich or dramatically damage our lives The job and challenge of public sector leaders is to know when disruptive technology needs to be regulated which disruptive policies are needed and which ones need much more study and testing That is indeed the sweet spot of public sector leadership
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CorrectionIn the August issue page 25 cap-tions incorrectly identified two photos as a Los Angeles County project The photos actually showed a City of Hayward project Western City regrets the error
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 7
Cities and city officials are working with schools and others to create and sustain partnerships aimed at providing essential services and support to children and families These community schools part-nerships are transforming communities
The Cities Counties Schools (CCS) Partnership (wwwccspartnershiporg) a collaborative effort of the League California State Association of Counties and California School Boards Associa-tion has developed an online toolkit for mayors city council members and staff
The toolkit provides a way to learn more about strategies that connect the resources of cities counties schools and community-based organizations It offers examples of successful partnerships in urban suburban and rural communities along with best practices and resources from California and national organizations
Some of the partnerships highlighted in the toolkit focus on the joint use of facili-ties providing direct services to children and families or aligning limited resources to accomplish joint goals Every collabor-ative effort is unique but each addresses specific needs with resources and assets within the community
The City of Brentwood the Brentwood Union School District and Liberty Union High School District have several ongo-ing partnerships These include joint-use agreements for identified school and
city facilities city-provided emergency preparedness trainings for both school districts and ongoing capital improve-ment and maintenance costs for three facilities in the Brentwood Union School District The Brentwood Police Depart-ment also offers an after-school program at a middle school and provides school resource officers to both school districts
The City of Pico Rivera collaborates with the El Rancho Unified School District to provide a safe and nurturing after-school environment for students from kindergar-ten through 5th grade The Department of Parks and Recreation operates the Recreation and Education Accelerating Childrenrsquos Hopes (REACH) program at various school sites Pico Rivera also joins forces with the school district and sur-rounding churches and businesses to seek volunteers and help offset event costs
The City of Sunnyvale the Sunnyvale Elementary School District Advanced Micro Devices Sunnyvale residents and numerous community agencies partnered to guide programs and operations of the Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) Launched in the fall of 1994 in conjunc-tion with the opening of the Columbia Middle School the center uses a one-stop model to provide a connected net-work of services and programs in North Sunnyvale Its goal is to support and empower youth and families so that chil-dren will develop the life skills necessary
to succeed CNC is open to all com-munity residents and provides services and activities year round seven days a week including evenings Categories of programs and services provided include community education health and mental health services recreation enrichment and youth and neighborhood safety
Union City has a very long history of collaboration with the New Haven Unified School District The city staffs a student crisis intervention counseling program that serves several sites in the school district Additionally Union City helps provide a school resource officer at James Logan High School and col-laborates with the districtrsquos Kidsrsquo Zone Initiative which offers ldquoCradle to Careerrdquo services to children in the Decoto neigh-borhood The Kidsrsquo Zone collaboration involves community members and local elected officials and includes more than a dozen local service organizations that offer services ranging from early childhood education and health care service to youth violence prevention programs and job training School board and city council members meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual interest and importance as do staff from each agency
The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District participate in a cooperative agreement known as the School-City-Community Work Plan
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families
continued
This article is a service of the Institute for Local Government (ILG) the nonprofit research affiliate of the League and the California State Association of Counties ILG administers the Cities Counties Schools Partnership For more information visit wwwccspartnershiporg For more about ILG visit wwwca-ilgorg
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 9
Share Your StoryDoes your local agency have a partnership to share The Cities Counties Schools Partnership welcomes partnership models in its toolkit Send your agencyrsquos story to Randi Kay Stephens program coordinator at rstephensca-ilgorg
The planrsquos goal is to foster critical think-ing problem-solving and media and communication skills to improve student outcomes This in turn supports the local economy and helps ensure that the city grows as a local and global center of innovation The plan identifies and integrates resources and services into a systemwide approach for service delivery and realigns existing funds to address gaps and avoid duplication of services It encourages partnerships with the business community to align school curriculum and job training programs Future activi-ties for the city and school district include developing an Infant Children Youth and Family Master Plan
Because strategies to create community schools partnerships are not a one-size-fits-all solution lessons learned from models throughout California can help support the efforts of cities schools counties and community-based organizations
Generous support from Kaiser Perma-nente the Stuart Foundation United Way of the Bay Area and the three CCS partners made the toolkit project possible For more information on the examples provided here the Community Schools Partnerships Toolkit and additional re-sources visit wwwccspartnershiporg To learn about community schools partner-ships taking shape throughout California visit wwwccspartnershiporgresourcescommunity-schools-partnerships
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families continued
Teens as well as younger students benefit from community
schools partnerships
Letrsquos face it when it comes to most projects the entitlement process can get quite stressful but it doesnrsquot have to With the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council on your side yoursquoll get through the entitlement process in a more timely efficient and cost effective manner
Call 5105684788 or visit wwwNCCRCorg for more information
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg10
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 11
The new school year offers an opportunity to work with local schools to ensure that students in your community have safe ways to walk and bike to school In addition to improving safety Safe Routes to School programs provide many community benefits such as promoting healthy lifestyle habits and reducing busing costs and traffic congestion
New Funding StructureThe funding structure for the Safe Routes to School programs changed in 2014 however all the same types of projects and programs are eligible for funding The program is now funded through the statersquos larger Active Transportation Program along with other types of walking and biking projects not associated with schools
Approximately $360 million in competitive grants will be awarded in California this year Half of these grants mdash portions of which are reserved for disadvantaged communities and Safe Routes to School programs mdash will be awarded by Caltrans through a statewide competition
The other half of the funds will be passed through to regional transportation planning agencies which will make grants to local communities and other qualified recipients Eighty percent of the pass-through funds are earmarked for large urban regions The remaining 20 percent of the funds is reserved for rural areas
The first round of proposals was due in May The next appli-cation period opens this fall For more information on project selection criteria and proposal deadlines visit wwwcatccagovprogramsATPhtm
Safe Routes to School Online ToolkitThe Institute for Local Government (ILG) has developed an online toolkit (at wwwca-ilgorgSRTS-toolkit) to support cities schools and county officials and their executive staff who are working to promote pedestrian and bike safety for students and to expand active transportation choices for all residents through Safe Routes to School and other programs
The online toolkit includes
bull A guide to getting started including questions to ask and the conditions that must be in place to implement Safe Routes to School and encourage more active forms of local transportation
bull Anoverviewofhowindividualsagenciesdepartmentsandplanning processes can influence transportation infrastructure in California
bull FundingsourcesincludinginformationontheActiveTransportation Program funds nongovernmental funding sources and the benefits of forming partnerships and
bull Tools to help plan implement monitor and finance programs and facilities that support nonmotorized (or ldquoactiverdquo) transportation and examples of communities that have implemented these tools
By considering Safe Routes to School in the regional context of transportation and land-use policies and plans local decision-makers can bring together multiple resources to create areas where students and the community have safe enjoyable places to walk and bike Collaboration and coordination across local and regional jurisdictions are smart ways to foster active communities By using Safe Routes to School as a platform to collaborate across jurisdictions local decision-makers can leverage funding and coordinate community infrastructure investments
Kick Off the School Year With
Safe Routes to School
News From the Institute for Local Government
supporting members GameTime Safeway-Mallory and TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control) Please visit their booths to learn more about these products and services The drawing will be held Friday Sept 5 during the Annual Business Meeting which begins at noon Be sure to watch for entry details inside the Expo Hall entrance You must be present at the closing General Assembly to win
league partner speaker tHeatersThe League Partner Speaker Theaters located in the Expo Hall present speak-ers on a variety of interests for cities statewide These Expo sessions highlight successful examples of public-private partnerships as well as case studies of in-novative projects and programs that have worked in California cities Hear from elected officials city staff and industry experts who have found creative solutions to some of the challenging problems that cities face
networking opportunitiesThe conference offers attendees a multi-tude of ways to connect with colleagues and experts from throughout the state to discuss common concerns exchange ideas and share solutions Networking
Join city officials from throughout California at the League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo to attend educational sessions and hear speakers with inspiring ideas to better serve your city and residents Visit the Expo Hall to find state-of-the-art prod-ucts and cost-saving services and explore the League Partner Speaker Theaters
expo and grand prize giveawayThis yearrsquos Expo will showcase more than 230 exhibitors including over 60 first- time exhibitors Be sure to schedule time to meet with vendors and learn how your city can benefit from their products services and resources The Expo Grand Opening held in conjunction with the Host City Reception will run from 500 to 700 pm on Wednesday Sept 3 The Expo will be open on Thursday Sept 4 with new extended hours from 900 am to 400 pm
A Grand Prize will be given away during this yearrsquos conference Your city could be the lucky winner of a $3000 voucher to spend on any US Communities vendor US Communities is the League-sponsored government purchasing cooperative de-signed to save local agencies money Three Expo exhibitors are also US Communities
Anna Swanson is conference marketing coordinator for the League and can be reached at aswansoncacitiesorg
by anna swanson
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsPREviEw
A
NNUAL CONFERENC
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events held throughout the conference will include gatherings hosted by the Leaguersquos diversity caucuses regional divisions and League Partners
league professional departments Eleven professional departments make up the League all of which play an integral part in the development and delivery of educational events and networking These departments comprise
1 City attorneys
2 City clerks
3 City managers
4 Community services
5 Fire chiefs
6 Fiscal officers
7 Mayors and council members
8 Personnel and employee relations
9 Planning and community development
10 Police chiefs and
11 Public works officers
Each professional department is repre-sented on the board of directors and plays a key role in League policy-making Most department business meetings will be held on Wednesday Sept 3
regional divisionsThe Leaguersquos regional divisions function as a grassroots advocacy team and give city officials a way to become more involved in activities that reinforce the quality of life in their communities The divisions provide the League board of directors with a diverse range of perspectives and give a voice to member cities throughout the state All divisions are staffed locally by the Leaguersquos regional public affairs managers Some League divisions hold networking events during the conference Contact your regional public affairs manager (wwwcacitiesorgyourmanager) for more information
brown aCt requirements and league ConferenCesThe Brown Act also referred to as Californiarsquos Open Meeting Law permits a majority of the members of a legislative
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsbody to attend a conference (or similar gathering open to the public) that ad-dresses issues of general interest to the public or public agencies of the type rep-resented by the legislative body However a majority of the members cannot discuss among themselves mdash other than as part of the scheduled program mdash business of a specific nature that is within the local agencyrsquos jurisdiction
The League has long been a strong advocate for open government and transparency Cities throughout California continue to comply with the requirements of the Brown Act even though the Legislature has suspended several of its provisions for a three-year period City officials believe that this compliance serves the best in-terests of their communities and helps to foster transparency in local government
more information onlineVisit the annual conference page on the League website at wwwcacitiesorgAC to plan your conference schedule
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 13
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3Di
AAA Flag amp Banner
AECOM
Accela2
Access Products
Active Bidder
Advanced GeoEnvironmental Inc
Alamo Capital
Alliance Resource Consulting LLC
America In Bloom
American Fidelity Assurance Company
American Geotechnical Inc
American Honda Motor Co Inc
Amplified Public Sector
AndersonPenna Partners Inc
Arborjet
Asphalt Zipper
Atkins
Avery Associates
BTI Appraisal
Badger Meter Inc
Best Best amp Krieger LLP12
Best Friends Animal Society
Blais amp Associates
Bob Murray amp Associates
Bolt Staffing Service
BonTerra Consulting
Borrego Solar Systems Inc
Burke Williams amp Sorensen LLP12
Burrtec Waste Industries Inc2
CH2M HILL
CMB Regional Centers
CRW Systems Inc
CSG Consultants Inc
California Air Resources Board
California Association of Code Enforcement Officers
California Building Officials
California Consulting LLC
California Contract Cities Association
California Department of Motor Vehicles
California Department of Veterans Affairs
California Department of Water Resources
California Department of Water ResourcesDrought
California Fuel Cell Partnership
California Housing Finance Authority
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
California Nevada Cement Association
California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA)
California Product Stewardship Council
California State Board of Equalization
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
CalCERTS Inc
CalPERS
expo exHibitors League Partners appear in teal
continued on page 16
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CalRecycle
CalTRUST
Careers In Government
Carl Warren amp Company
Champions Funding LLC
Charles Abbott Associates
Chevron Energy Solutions
Citrus Pest amp Disease Prevention Program
City Clerks Association of California
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Ventures
Clean City
CleanStreet
Climatec BTG
Clipper Creek Inc
Colonial Life
Comcate Inc
Community Champions
Credit Bureau Associates
Crown Castle International Inc
DEACERO
DN Tanks
Dapeer Rosenblit amp Litvak LLP
Dart Container
David Taussig amp Associates Inc
Digital Ally Inc
Dudek
Earth Systems
eCivis
EcoCentre
Embers Out
enCode Plus
Energy From Shale
Energy Management Services
Energy Upgrade California
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Evonik Cyro LLC
EYE Lighting International
Federal Highway Administration
Fieldman Rolapp amp Associates Inc
Fire Recovery USA
FirstSouthwest
Forbo Flooring Systems
Foundation Technology
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GPS Insight
GST
GameTime
George Hills Company Inc
GeoStabilization International
Good Energy LP
GovDeals Inc
Grainger
Graphic Solutions
Great-West Financial
Griffin Structures Inc
HAI Hirsch amp Associates Inc Landscape Architects
HdL Companies
HEAL Cities Campaign
HMC Architects
Cloud-Based Solutions
Public Access
Mobile Computing
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HR Green Inc
Heritage Bag Company
HydroPoint Data Systems
I-Bank
IE Regional Composting
ING
ITEM Ltd
IN GOD WE TRUSTmdashAMERICA INC
Integrated Media Systems
Intermountain
International Municipal Signal Association Far West
International Parking Design
International TreeScapes LLC
JM Eagle
Jamboree Housing Corporation
Jefferies LLC
Jere Melo Foundation
Johnson Controls
Jones amp Mayer
Kaiser Permanente
Kaizen InfoSource LLC
Kasdan Simonds Weber amp Vaughan LLP
Keenan amp Associates2
Kosmont Companies amp Auctioncom
LECET Southwest
LINC Housing
LPA Inc
Laserfiche
Library Systems amp Services
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Listen Technologies Corporation
Live Earth Products Inc
Local Search Association
LogicTree IT Solutions Inc
Los Angeles City Employees Association
MCE Corporation
MNS Engineers Inc
Mallory Safety and Supply
Matrix Consulting Group
MelRok LLC
Meyers Nave12
Mountain States Wholesale Nursery
MuniServices
NBS
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS
National League of Cities
National Life Group
NerdWallet
Newport Pacific Capital Family of Companies
Nexus eWater
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
Omni-Means Ltd
OpenGovcom
OppSites
Otto Environmental Systems North America
PARS
PERC Water
Pacific Gas and Electric Company2
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Expo Exhibitors continued
Play Unplugged
Point amp Pay
Precision Civil Engineering Inc
Presidio Graduate School
Public Financial Management Group
Public Restroom Company
Q-Star Technology
Quad Knopf
RBF Consulting a company of Michael Baker Corporation
RJM Design Group Inc
RKA Consulting Group
RSG Inc
Ralph Andersen and Associates
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP (Public Law Group)12
Renovate America
Republic Services2
Retail Strategies LLC
SSA Landscape Architects Inc
STV
Saber
Safeguard Properties
SafeSorb
Salsbury IndustriesMailboxescom
San Bernardino Associated Governments
Schneider Electric2
Security Lines US
Sensus
SERVPRO
Severn Trent Services
Siemens
SIGMAnet Inc
SimTek Fence
SmartCitiesPrevailorg
Smartcover by Hadronex
Sol Inc
Southern California Bronze Company
Southern California Edison
Southern California Gas Company
Southern California Library Cooperative
SouthTech Systems
Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Sportsplex USA
Springsted Incorporated
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Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc
State Water Resources Control Board
Stifel
SyTech Solutions
TAPCO
TBWB Strategies
TNT Fireworks
Tanko Lighting
Telefonix
The Citadel Group
The Energy Network
The Hybrid Shop
The United States Conference of Mayors
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Transtech Engineers Inc
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US Communities
US Flood Control Corp
USA Properties Fund Inc
Union Pacific Railroad
United Rentals
United Storm Water Inc
University of La Verne
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Valley Vista Services Inc
Vanir Construction Management Inc
Visa
Vision Internet
Walker Parking Consultants Engineers Inc
Water Replenishment District of Southern California
Wells Fargo
West Coast Arborists Inc
Willdan
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
OIL amp GASRECOVERY
BRINEDISPOSAL
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
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BRINEDISPOSAL
ENHANCEDRECOVERY
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continued
How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
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Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
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Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
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The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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and global warming I describe it this way because it is becoming quite clear that as a nation we donrsquot have a policy against it and we are second only to China in leading the world in carbon emissions (According to the US EPA the United States produces 19 percent China produces 23 percent) What we have done however is spend the past 10 years arguing about whether we need 90 percent 95 percent or 100 percent of the nationrsquos scientific experts on this subject to agree that if we fail to take action we will cause irreversible environ-mental social and economic impacts of enormous magnitude
An article titled ldquoThe Coming Climate Crash Lessons for Climate Change in the 2008 Recessionrdquo in the New York Times recently commanded my attention Written by former Bush Administration Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson the column compared our ignoring excesses in greenhouse gas production to how we ignored the excesses in the credit markets before the Great Recession began in 2008
continued
There are no ldquodo-oversrdquo for some public policies so you had better get it
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Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership continued
that caused deep lasting pain for millions of Americans Paulsonrsquos colleagues on Wall Street helped create that problem and his job as secretary of the US Trea-sury was to contain and help us recover from it mdash a job still not finished Now he sees the same magnitude of economic risk and disruption facing us with unchecked climate change He writes
For too many years we failed to rein in the excesses building up in the nationrsquos financial markets When the credit bubble burst in 2008 the dam-age was devastating Millions suffered Many still do
Wersquore making the same mistake today with climate change Wersquore staring down a climate bubble that poses enormous risks to both our environ-ment andeconomyThewarningsignsare clear and growing more urgent as the risks go unchecked
ThisisacrisiswecanrsquotaffordtoignoreI feel as if Irsquom watching as we fly in slow motion on a collision course to-ward a giant mountain We can see the crash coming and yet wersquore sitting on our hands rather than altering course
We need to act now even though there is much disagreement including from members of my own Repub-lican Party on how to address this issue while remaining economically competitiveTheyrsquorerighttoconsiderthe economic implications But we must not lose sight of the profound economic risks of doing nothing
Another disruptive California policy with long-term policy changes was the drastic expansion of public pensions that accom-panied the temporary economic boom of the late 1990s Many of us remember the failures of the Legislature and governor at that time to use the spike in temporary capital gains income-tax revenues for one-time expenses (like debt reduction) But perhaps itrsquos more important to remem-ber the ldquoirrational exuberancerdquo that led to the virtually irreversible growth in pension costs that resulted from expand-ing the pension benefits for state and local employees (and elected officials)
A state policy built on an untested yet alluring idea that was never properly
vetted had serious repercussions
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When the 2008 recession finally hit the days of ldquopension rate holidaysrdquo for local agency employers were long gone The process of recognizing the true costs of those unsustainable decisions to expand benefits has been slow and hor-rendously expensive
Putting Public Policy into PerspectiveEvery public policy has the potential to disrupt our lives for better or worse For example when the Rural Electrification Administration was created with the support of President Roosevelt in 1935 critics predicted it would be a highly disruptive public policy At the time 90 percent of urban residents had elec-tric power but only 10 percent of rural dwellers did Many groups opposed the federal governmentrsquos involvement in de-veloping and distributing electric power especially private utility companies that
argued it was bringing the nation closer to socialism Few would argue today however that the availability of afford-able public power in rural areas was not essential
One of my mentors EA Mosher of the League of Kansas Municipalities taught me that there are no ldquodo-oversrdquo for some public policies so you had better get it right the first time In that category he often put wars and nuclear power The former has the potential to do real good and evil at a staggering personal and public cost The latter presented literally never-ending public health risks due to the intractable practical and political problems associated with disposing of nuclear waste There is a reason we have not yet located a permanent storage site in the continental United States for nuclear waste decades after we started operating nuclear power plants
We are endlessly capable of dreaming up disruptive technologies and policies that can enrich or dramatically damage our lives The job and challenge of public sector leaders is to know when disruptive technology needs to be regulated which disruptive policies are needed and which ones need much more study and testing That is indeed the sweet spot of public sector leadership
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CorrectionIn the August issue page 25 cap-tions incorrectly identified two photos as a Los Angeles County project The photos actually showed a City of Hayward project Western City regrets the error
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 7
Cities and city officials are working with schools and others to create and sustain partnerships aimed at providing essential services and support to children and families These community schools part-nerships are transforming communities
The Cities Counties Schools (CCS) Partnership (wwwccspartnershiporg) a collaborative effort of the League California State Association of Counties and California School Boards Associa-tion has developed an online toolkit for mayors city council members and staff
The toolkit provides a way to learn more about strategies that connect the resources of cities counties schools and community-based organizations It offers examples of successful partnerships in urban suburban and rural communities along with best practices and resources from California and national organizations
Some of the partnerships highlighted in the toolkit focus on the joint use of facili-ties providing direct services to children and families or aligning limited resources to accomplish joint goals Every collabor-ative effort is unique but each addresses specific needs with resources and assets within the community
The City of Brentwood the Brentwood Union School District and Liberty Union High School District have several ongo-ing partnerships These include joint-use agreements for identified school and
city facilities city-provided emergency preparedness trainings for both school districts and ongoing capital improve-ment and maintenance costs for three facilities in the Brentwood Union School District The Brentwood Police Depart-ment also offers an after-school program at a middle school and provides school resource officers to both school districts
The City of Pico Rivera collaborates with the El Rancho Unified School District to provide a safe and nurturing after-school environment for students from kindergar-ten through 5th grade The Department of Parks and Recreation operates the Recreation and Education Accelerating Childrenrsquos Hopes (REACH) program at various school sites Pico Rivera also joins forces with the school district and sur-rounding churches and businesses to seek volunteers and help offset event costs
The City of Sunnyvale the Sunnyvale Elementary School District Advanced Micro Devices Sunnyvale residents and numerous community agencies partnered to guide programs and operations of the Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) Launched in the fall of 1994 in conjunc-tion with the opening of the Columbia Middle School the center uses a one-stop model to provide a connected net-work of services and programs in North Sunnyvale Its goal is to support and empower youth and families so that chil-dren will develop the life skills necessary
to succeed CNC is open to all com-munity residents and provides services and activities year round seven days a week including evenings Categories of programs and services provided include community education health and mental health services recreation enrichment and youth and neighborhood safety
Union City has a very long history of collaboration with the New Haven Unified School District The city staffs a student crisis intervention counseling program that serves several sites in the school district Additionally Union City helps provide a school resource officer at James Logan High School and col-laborates with the districtrsquos Kidsrsquo Zone Initiative which offers ldquoCradle to Careerrdquo services to children in the Decoto neigh-borhood The Kidsrsquo Zone collaboration involves community members and local elected officials and includes more than a dozen local service organizations that offer services ranging from early childhood education and health care service to youth violence prevention programs and job training School board and city council members meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual interest and importance as do staff from each agency
The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District participate in a cooperative agreement known as the School-City-Community Work Plan
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families
continued
This article is a service of the Institute for Local Government (ILG) the nonprofit research affiliate of the League and the California State Association of Counties ILG administers the Cities Counties Schools Partnership For more information visit wwwccspartnershiporg For more about ILG visit wwwca-ilgorg
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 9
Share Your StoryDoes your local agency have a partnership to share The Cities Counties Schools Partnership welcomes partnership models in its toolkit Send your agencyrsquos story to Randi Kay Stephens program coordinator at rstephensca-ilgorg
The planrsquos goal is to foster critical think-ing problem-solving and media and communication skills to improve student outcomes This in turn supports the local economy and helps ensure that the city grows as a local and global center of innovation The plan identifies and integrates resources and services into a systemwide approach for service delivery and realigns existing funds to address gaps and avoid duplication of services It encourages partnerships with the business community to align school curriculum and job training programs Future activi-ties for the city and school district include developing an Infant Children Youth and Family Master Plan
Because strategies to create community schools partnerships are not a one-size-fits-all solution lessons learned from models throughout California can help support the efforts of cities schools counties and community-based organizations
Generous support from Kaiser Perma-nente the Stuart Foundation United Way of the Bay Area and the three CCS partners made the toolkit project possible For more information on the examples provided here the Community Schools Partnerships Toolkit and additional re-sources visit wwwccspartnershiporg To learn about community schools partner-ships taking shape throughout California visit wwwccspartnershiporgresourcescommunity-schools-partnerships
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families continued
Teens as well as younger students benefit from community
schools partnerships
Letrsquos face it when it comes to most projects the entitlement process can get quite stressful but it doesnrsquot have to With the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council on your side yoursquoll get through the entitlement process in a more timely efficient and cost effective manner
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 11
The new school year offers an opportunity to work with local schools to ensure that students in your community have safe ways to walk and bike to school In addition to improving safety Safe Routes to School programs provide many community benefits such as promoting healthy lifestyle habits and reducing busing costs and traffic congestion
New Funding StructureThe funding structure for the Safe Routes to School programs changed in 2014 however all the same types of projects and programs are eligible for funding The program is now funded through the statersquos larger Active Transportation Program along with other types of walking and biking projects not associated with schools
Approximately $360 million in competitive grants will be awarded in California this year Half of these grants mdash portions of which are reserved for disadvantaged communities and Safe Routes to School programs mdash will be awarded by Caltrans through a statewide competition
The other half of the funds will be passed through to regional transportation planning agencies which will make grants to local communities and other qualified recipients Eighty percent of the pass-through funds are earmarked for large urban regions The remaining 20 percent of the funds is reserved for rural areas
The first round of proposals was due in May The next appli-cation period opens this fall For more information on project selection criteria and proposal deadlines visit wwwcatccagovprogramsATPhtm
Safe Routes to School Online ToolkitThe Institute for Local Government (ILG) has developed an online toolkit (at wwwca-ilgorgSRTS-toolkit) to support cities schools and county officials and their executive staff who are working to promote pedestrian and bike safety for students and to expand active transportation choices for all residents through Safe Routes to School and other programs
The online toolkit includes
bull A guide to getting started including questions to ask and the conditions that must be in place to implement Safe Routes to School and encourage more active forms of local transportation
bull Anoverviewofhowindividualsagenciesdepartmentsandplanning processes can influence transportation infrastructure in California
bull FundingsourcesincludinginformationontheActiveTransportation Program funds nongovernmental funding sources and the benefits of forming partnerships and
bull Tools to help plan implement monitor and finance programs and facilities that support nonmotorized (or ldquoactiverdquo) transportation and examples of communities that have implemented these tools
By considering Safe Routes to School in the regional context of transportation and land-use policies and plans local decision-makers can bring together multiple resources to create areas where students and the community have safe enjoyable places to walk and bike Collaboration and coordination across local and regional jurisdictions are smart ways to foster active communities By using Safe Routes to School as a platform to collaborate across jurisdictions local decision-makers can leverage funding and coordinate community infrastructure investments
Kick Off the School Year With
Safe Routes to School
News From the Institute for Local Government
supporting members GameTime Safeway-Mallory and TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control) Please visit their booths to learn more about these products and services The drawing will be held Friday Sept 5 during the Annual Business Meeting which begins at noon Be sure to watch for entry details inside the Expo Hall entrance You must be present at the closing General Assembly to win
league partner speaker tHeatersThe League Partner Speaker Theaters located in the Expo Hall present speak-ers on a variety of interests for cities statewide These Expo sessions highlight successful examples of public-private partnerships as well as case studies of in-novative projects and programs that have worked in California cities Hear from elected officials city staff and industry experts who have found creative solutions to some of the challenging problems that cities face
networking opportunitiesThe conference offers attendees a multi-tude of ways to connect with colleagues and experts from throughout the state to discuss common concerns exchange ideas and share solutions Networking
Join city officials from throughout California at the League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo to attend educational sessions and hear speakers with inspiring ideas to better serve your city and residents Visit the Expo Hall to find state-of-the-art prod-ucts and cost-saving services and explore the League Partner Speaker Theaters
expo and grand prize giveawayThis yearrsquos Expo will showcase more than 230 exhibitors including over 60 first- time exhibitors Be sure to schedule time to meet with vendors and learn how your city can benefit from their products services and resources The Expo Grand Opening held in conjunction with the Host City Reception will run from 500 to 700 pm on Wednesday Sept 3 The Expo will be open on Thursday Sept 4 with new extended hours from 900 am to 400 pm
A Grand Prize will be given away during this yearrsquos conference Your city could be the lucky winner of a $3000 voucher to spend on any US Communities vendor US Communities is the League-sponsored government purchasing cooperative de-signed to save local agencies money Three Expo exhibitors are also US Communities
Anna Swanson is conference marketing coordinator for the League and can be reached at aswansoncacitiesorg
by anna swanson
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsPREviEw
A
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events held throughout the conference will include gatherings hosted by the Leaguersquos diversity caucuses regional divisions and League Partners
league professional departments Eleven professional departments make up the League all of which play an integral part in the development and delivery of educational events and networking These departments comprise
1 City attorneys
2 City clerks
3 City managers
4 Community services
5 Fire chiefs
6 Fiscal officers
7 Mayors and council members
8 Personnel and employee relations
9 Planning and community development
10 Police chiefs and
11 Public works officers
Each professional department is repre-sented on the board of directors and plays a key role in League policy-making Most department business meetings will be held on Wednesday Sept 3
regional divisionsThe Leaguersquos regional divisions function as a grassroots advocacy team and give city officials a way to become more involved in activities that reinforce the quality of life in their communities The divisions provide the League board of directors with a diverse range of perspectives and give a voice to member cities throughout the state All divisions are staffed locally by the Leaguersquos regional public affairs managers Some League divisions hold networking events during the conference Contact your regional public affairs manager (wwwcacitiesorgyourmanager) for more information
brown aCt requirements and league ConferenCesThe Brown Act also referred to as Californiarsquos Open Meeting Law permits a majority of the members of a legislative
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsbody to attend a conference (or similar gathering open to the public) that ad-dresses issues of general interest to the public or public agencies of the type rep-resented by the legislative body However a majority of the members cannot discuss among themselves mdash other than as part of the scheduled program mdash business of a specific nature that is within the local agencyrsquos jurisdiction
The League has long been a strong advocate for open government and transparency Cities throughout California continue to comply with the requirements of the Brown Act even though the Legislature has suspended several of its provisions for a three-year period City officials believe that this compliance serves the best in-terests of their communities and helps to foster transparency in local government
more information onlineVisit the annual conference page on the League website at wwwcacitiesorgAC to plan your conference schedule
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 13
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Accela2
Access Products
Active Bidder
Advanced GeoEnvironmental Inc
Alamo Capital
Alliance Resource Consulting LLC
America In Bloom
American Fidelity Assurance Company
American Geotechnical Inc
American Honda Motor Co Inc
Amplified Public Sector
AndersonPenna Partners Inc
Arborjet
Asphalt Zipper
Atkins
Avery Associates
BTI Appraisal
Badger Meter Inc
Best Best amp Krieger LLP12
Best Friends Animal Society
Blais amp Associates
Bob Murray amp Associates
Bolt Staffing Service
BonTerra Consulting
Borrego Solar Systems Inc
Burke Williams amp Sorensen LLP12
Burrtec Waste Industries Inc2
CH2M HILL
CMB Regional Centers
CRW Systems Inc
CSG Consultants Inc
California Air Resources Board
California Association of Code Enforcement Officers
California Building Officials
California Consulting LLC
California Contract Cities Association
California Department of Motor Vehicles
California Department of Veterans Affairs
California Department of Water Resources
California Department of Water ResourcesDrought
California Fuel Cell Partnership
California Housing Finance Authority
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
California Nevada Cement Association
California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA)
California Product Stewardship Council
California State Board of Equalization
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
CalCERTS Inc
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expo exHibitors League Partners appear in teal
continued on page 16
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Expo Exhibitors continued from page 14
CalRecycle
CalTRUST
Careers In Government
Carl Warren amp Company
Champions Funding LLC
Charles Abbott Associates
Chevron Energy Solutions
Citrus Pest amp Disease Prevention Program
City Clerks Association of California
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Ventures
Clean City
CleanStreet
Climatec BTG
Clipper Creek Inc
Colonial Life
Comcate Inc
Community Champions
Credit Bureau Associates
Crown Castle International Inc
DEACERO
DN Tanks
Dapeer Rosenblit amp Litvak LLP
Dart Container
David Taussig amp Associates Inc
Digital Ally Inc
Dudek
Earth Systems
eCivis
EcoCentre
Embers Out
enCode Plus
Energy From Shale
Energy Management Services
Energy Upgrade California
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Evonik Cyro LLC
EYE Lighting International
Federal Highway Administration
Fieldman Rolapp amp Associates Inc
Fire Recovery USA
FirstSouthwest
Forbo Flooring Systems
Foundation Technology
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GPS Insight
GST
GameTime
George Hills Company Inc
GeoStabilization International
Good Energy LP
GovDeals Inc
Grainger
Graphic Solutions
Great-West Financial
Griffin Structures Inc
HAI Hirsch amp Associates Inc Landscape Architects
HdL Companies
HEAL Cities Campaign
HMC Architects
Cloud-Based Solutions
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HR Green Inc
Heritage Bag Company
HydroPoint Data Systems
I-Bank
IE Regional Composting
ING
ITEM Ltd
IN GOD WE TRUSTmdashAMERICA INC
Integrated Media Systems
Intermountain
International Municipal Signal Association Far West
International Parking Design
International TreeScapes LLC
JM Eagle
Jamboree Housing Corporation
Jefferies LLC
Jere Melo Foundation
Johnson Controls
Jones amp Mayer
Kaiser Permanente
Kaizen InfoSource LLC
Kasdan Simonds Weber amp Vaughan LLP
Keenan amp Associates2
Kosmont Companies amp Auctioncom
LECET Southwest
LINC Housing
LPA Inc
Laserfiche
Library Systems amp Services
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Listen Technologies Corporation
Live Earth Products Inc
Local Search Association
LogicTree IT Solutions Inc
Los Angeles City Employees Association
MCE Corporation
MNS Engineers Inc
Mallory Safety and Supply
Matrix Consulting Group
MelRok LLC
Meyers Nave12
Mountain States Wholesale Nursery
MuniServices
NBS
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS
National League of Cities
National Life Group
NerdWallet
Newport Pacific Capital Family of Companies
Nexus eWater
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
Omni-Means Ltd
OpenGovcom
OppSites
Otto Environmental Systems North America
PARS
PERC Water
Pacific Gas and Electric Company2
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Expo Exhibitors continued
Play Unplugged
Point amp Pay
Precision Civil Engineering Inc
Presidio Graduate School
Public Financial Management Group
Public Restroom Company
Q-Star Technology
Quad Knopf
RBF Consulting a company of Michael Baker Corporation
RJM Design Group Inc
RKA Consulting Group
RSG Inc
Ralph Andersen and Associates
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP (Public Law Group)12
Renovate America
Republic Services2
Retail Strategies LLC
SSA Landscape Architects Inc
STV
Saber
Safeguard Properties
SafeSorb
Salsbury IndustriesMailboxescom
San Bernardino Associated Governments
Schneider Electric2
Security Lines US
Sensus
SERVPRO
Severn Trent Services
Siemens
SIGMAnet Inc
SimTek Fence
SmartCitiesPrevailorg
Smartcover by Hadronex
Sol Inc
Southern California Bronze Company
Southern California Edison
Southern California Gas Company
Southern California Library Cooperative
SouthTech Systems
Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Sportsplex USA
Springsted Incorporated
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Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc
State Water Resources Control Board
Stifel
SyTech Solutions
TAPCO
TBWB Strategies
TNT Fireworks
Tanko Lighting
Telefonix
The Citadel Group
The Energy Network
The Hybrid Shop
The United States Conference of Mayors
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Transtech Engineers Inc
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US Communities
US Flood Control Corp
USA Properties Fund Inc
Union Pacific Railroad
United Rentals
United Storm Water Inc
University of La Verne
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Valley Vista Services Inc
Vanir Construction Management Inc
Visa
Vision Internet
Walker Parking Consultants Engineers Inc
Water Replenishment District of Southern California
Wells Fargo
West Coast Arborists Inc
Willdan
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
OIL amp GASRECOVERY
BRINEDISPOSAL
ConfiningFormation
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How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
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Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
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Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
the statersquos limited
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from explosive
methane and cancer-
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
California Apartment AssociationHanson Bridgett LLP12
JPMorgan Chase amp Co
Lewis Investment Company2
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Meyers Nave12
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP12
Republic Services Inc2
Sherwin-WilliamsYoung Homes2
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Gold ($10000+)
Thank you to all of the 2014 League Partners
Platinum ($15000+)
Silver ($5000+)
Bronze ($3000+)
Basic ($1000+)
AMR2
ATampTCharles Abbott Associates2
California amp Nevada IBEW NECA Labor-Management
Cooperation TrustCalifornia Grocers Association2
California Restaurant Association
DW Development2
Dart Container Corp2
ecoATMEMS Management2
Goldfarb amp Lipman LLP Greenwaste Recovery Inc2
Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
NBS Northrop Grumman
The Olson Company2
Prometheus Real EstateGroup Inc2
James RamosSan Manuel Band of
Mission Indians2
Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
Willdan
Accretive Realtors2
AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
Ashwood ConstructionAthens Services2 Avery Associates2
Berliner CohenBlue Line Transfer Inc2
Bowlby Group Inc2
CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
Diamond Hills Auto2
Dokken Engineering2
Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
Fresno Police Officers Association
GHD Inc2
Josie Gonzales2
Gresham Savage Nolan amp Tilden PCInnisfree Ventures2
JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
amp Vaughan LLPKosmont CompaniesLaBarge Industries2
Livermore Sanitation2
Marchetti Construction Inc2
Morley Brothers LLC2
Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
Napa Recycling2
Potential IndustriesRabobank2
Rancho San Gorgonio2
Riverside Construction2
San Mateo County Association of Realtors2
Santa Monica Police Officers AssociationSeifel Consulting Inc
Severn Trent Environmental2
Sobrato Organization2
Specialty Solid Waste amp Recycling2
Studio T SQ2
Swinerton ManagementTownsend Public Affairs Inc2
Van Scoyoc Associates2
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
Waste Management2
West Builders2
Partial list as of 7312014
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2
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BUILDING AMERICAreg
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2
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Accela2 Advanced Disposal2
Alvarez-Glasman amp Colvin2
Amador Valley Industries2
American Forest amp Paper Association
AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
CMTCCalPortland2
CarpenterRobbins Commercial
Real Estate Inc
Cerrell AssociatesColantuono amp Levin2
CORE Public Affairs2
Desert Valley Medical Group IncPrime Healthcare2
EampJ Gallo2
Edgewood Partners Insurance CenterFortis Quay Inc
GDQ Law2
Garaventa Enterprises2 Geo-Logic Associates2
Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd amp Gin LLP
Hill International2
Holliday Rock CompanyJefferies LLC
Library Systems amp Services LLC
Marin Sanitary Service2 Matarango Inc2
Michael amp Robinson LLP Mid Valley Disposal2
Mitsubishi Cement 2
Molycorp2
Bob Murray amp Associates
National ADA Accrediting amp Consulting Inc 2
PARSPhase II2
Pacific Rail2 Peters Engineering2
Piper Jaffray2
Precision Engineering Inc2 Prime Healthcare2
Psomas2
Quad Knopf 2
Kenneth Ramirez2
Recology2
Robson Homes LLC2
San Bernardino County Safety Employees2
San Bernardino Police Officers Association
Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians2
Schneider Electric2
Stradling Yocca Carlson amp Rauth
SummerHill Homes2
Tripepi Smith amp Associates2
TREH Development2
Urban Futures2
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Disruptive Technology Public Policy and Leadership continued
that caused deep lasting pain for millions of Americans Paulsonrsquos colleagues on Wall Street helped create that problem and his job as secretary of the US Trea-sury was to contain and help us recover from it mdash a job still not finished Now he sees the same magnitude of economic risk and disruption facing us with unchecked climate change He writes
For too many years we failed to rein in the excesses building up in the nationrsquos financial markets When the credit bubble burst in 2008 the dam-age was devastating Millions suffered Many still do
Wersquore making the same mistake today with climate change Wersquore staring down a climate bubble that poses enormous risks to both our environ-ment andeconomyThewarningsignsare clear and growing more urgent as the risks go unchecked
ThisisacrisiswecanrsquotaffordtoignoreI feel as if Irsquom watching as we fly in slow motion on a collision course to-ward a giant mountain We can see the crash coming and yet wersquore sitting on our hands rather than altering course
We need to act now even though there is much disagreement including from members of my own Repub-lican Party on how to address this issue while remaining economically competitiveTheyrsquorerighttoconsiderthe economic implications But we must not lose sight of the profound economic risks of doing nothing
Another disruptive California policy with long-term policy changes was the drastic expansion of public pensions that accom-panied the temporary economic boom of the late 1990s Many of us remember the failures of the Legislature and governor at that time to use the spike in temporary capital gains income-tax revenues for one-time expenses (like debt reduction) But perhaps itrsquos more important to remem-ber the ldquoirrational exuberancerdquo that led to the virtually irreversible growth in pension costs that resulted from expand-ing the pension benefits for state and local employees (and elected officials)
A state policy built on an untested yet alluring idea that was never properly
vetted had serious repercussions
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When the 2008 recession finally hit the days of ldquopension rate holidaysrdquo for local agency employers were long gone The process of recognizing the true costs of those unsustainable decisions to expand benefits has been slow and hor-rendously expensive
Putting Public Policy into PerspectiveEvery public policy has the potential to disrupt our lives for better or worse For example when the Rural Electrification Administration was created with the support of President Roosevelt in 1935 critics predicted it would be a highly disruptive public policy At the time 90 percent of urban residents had elec-tric power but only 10 percent of rural dwellers did Many groups opposed the federal governmentrsquos involvement in de-veloping and distributing electric power especially private utility companies that
argued it was bringing the nation closer to socialism Few would argue today however that the availability of afford-able public power in rural areas was not essential
One of my mentors EA Mosher of the League of Kansas Municipalities taught me that there are no ldquodo-oversrdquo for some public policies so you had better get it right the first time In that category he often put wars and nuclear power The former has the potential to do real good and evil at a staggering personal and public cost The latter presented literally never-ending public health risks due to the intractable practical and political problems associated with disposing of nuclear waste There is a reason we have not yet located a permanent storage site in the continental United States for nuclear waste decades after we started operating nuclear power plants
We are endlessly capable of dreaming up disruptive technologies and policies that can enrich or dramatically damage our lives The job and challenge of public sector leaders is to know when disruptive technology needs to be regulated which disruptive policies are needed and which ones need much more study and testing That is indeed the sweet spot of public sector leadership
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CorrectionIn the August issue page 25 cap-tions incorrectly identified two photos as a Los Angeles County project The photos actually showed a City of Hayward project Western City regrets the error
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 7
Cities and city officials are working with schools and others to create and sustain partnerships aimed at providing essential services and support to children and families These community schools part-nerships are transforming communities
The Cities Counties Schools (CCS) Partnership (wwwccspartnershiporg) a collaborative effort of the League California State Association of Counties and California School Boards Associa-tion has developed an online toolkit for mayors city council members and staff
The toolkit provides a way to learn more about strategies that connect the resources of cities counties schools and community-based organizations It offers examples of successful partnerships in urban suburban and rural communities along with best practices and resources from California and national organizations
Some of the partnerships highlighted in the toolkit focus on the joint use of facili-ties providing direct services to children and families or aligning limited resources to accomplish joint goals Every collabor-ative effort is unique but each addresses specific needs with resources and assets within the community
The City of Brentwood the Brentwood Union School District and Liberty Union High School District have several ongo-ing partnerships These include joint-use agreements for identified school and
city facilities city-provided emergency preparedness trainings for both school districts and ongoing capital improve-ment and maintenance costs for three facilities in the Brentwood Union School District The Brentwood Police Depart-ment also offers an after-school program at a middle school and provides school resource officers to both school districts
The City of Pico Rivera collaborates with the El Rancho Unified School District to provide a safe and nurturing after-school environment for students from kindergar-ten through 5th grade The Department of Parks and Recreation operates the Recreation and Education Accelerating Childrenrsquos Hopes (REACH) program at various school sites Pico Rivera also joins forces with the school district and sur-rounding churches and businesses to seek volunteers and help offset event costs
The City of Sunnyvale the Sunnyvale Elementary School District Advanced Micro Devices Sunnyvale residents and numerous community agencies partnered to guide programs and operations of the Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) Launched in the fall of 1994 in conjunc-tion with the opening of the Columbia Middle School the center uses a one-stop model to provide a connected net-work of services and programs in North Sunnyvale Its goal is to support and empower youth and families so that chil-dren will develop the life skills necessary
to succeed CNC is open to all com-munity residents and provides services and activities year round seven days a week including evenings Categories of programs and services provided include community education health and mental health services recreation enrichment and youth and neighborhood safety
Union City has a very long history of collaboration with the New Haven Unified School District The city staffs a student crisis intervention counseling program that serves several sites in the school district Additionally Union City helps provide a school resource officer at James Logan High School and col-laborates with the districtrsquos Kidsrsquo Zone Initiative which offers ldquoCradle to Careerrdquo services to children in the Decoto neigh-borhood The Kidsrsquo Zone collaboration involves community members and local elected officials and includes more than a dozen local service organizations that offer services ranging from early childhood education and health care service to youth violence prevention programs and job training School board and city council members meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual interest and importance as do staff from each agency
The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District participate in a cooperative agreement known as the School-City-Community Work Plan
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families
continued
This article is a service of the Institute for Local Government (ILG) the nonprofit research affiliate of the League and the California State Association of Counties ILG administers the Cities Counties Schools Partnership For more information visit wwwccspartnershiporg For more about ILG visit wwwca-ilgorg
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 9
Share Your StoryDoes your local agency have a partnership to share The Cities Counties Schools Partnership welcomes partnership models in its toolkit Send your agencyrsquos story to Randi Kay Stephens program coordinator at rstephensca-ilgorg
The planrsquos goal is to foster critical think-ing problem-solving and media and communication skills to improve student outcomes This in turn supports the local economy and helps ensure that the city grows as a local and global center of innovation The plan identifies and integrates resources and services into a systemwide approach for service delivery and realigns existing funds to address gaps and avoid duplication of services It encourages partnerships with the business community to align school curriculum and job training programs Future activi-ties for the city and school district include developing an Infant Children Youth and Family Master Plan
Because strategies to create community schools partnerships are not a one-size-fits-all solution lessons learned from models throughout California can help support the efforts of cities schools counties and community-based organizations
Generous support from Kaiser Perma-nente the Stuart Foundation United Way of the Bay Area and the three CCS partners made the toolkit project possible For more information on the examples provided here the Community Schools Partnerships Toolkit and additional re-sources visit wwwccspartnershiporg To learn about community schools partner-ships taking shape throughout California visit wwwccspartnershiporgresourcescommunity-schools-partnerships
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families continued
Teens as well as younger students benefit from community
schools partnerships
Letrsquos face it when it comes to most projects the entitlement process can get quite stressful but it doesnrsquot have to With the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council on your side yoursquoll get through the entitlement process in a more timely efficient and cost effective manner
Call 5105684788 or visit wwwNCCRCorg for more information
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg10
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 11
The new school year offers an opportunity to work with local schools to ensure that students in your community have safe ways to walk and bike to school In addition to improving safety Safe Routes to School programs provide many community benefits such as promoting healthy lifestyle habits and reducing busing costs and traffic congestion
New Funding StructureThe funding structure for the Safe Routes to School programs changed in 2014 however all the same types of projects and programs are eligible for funding The program is now funded through the statersquos larger Active Transportation Program along with other types of walking and biking projects not associated with schools
Approximately $360 million in competitive grants will be awarded in California this year Half of these grants mdash portions of which are reserved for disadvantaged communities and Safe Routes to School programs mdash will be awarded by Caltrans through a statewide competition
The other half of the funds will be passed through to regional transportation planning agencies which will make grants to local communities and other qualified recipients Eighty percent of the pass-through funds are earmarked for large urban regions The remaining 20 percent of the funds is reserved for rural areas
The first round of proposals was due in May The next appli-cation period opens this fall For more information on project selection criteria and proposal deadlines visit wwwcatccagovprogramsATPhtm
Safe Routes to School Online ToolkitThe Institute for Local Government (ILG) has developed an online toolkit (at wwwca-ilgorgSRTS-toolkit) to support cities schools and county officials and their executive staff who are working to promote pedestrian and bike safety for students and to expand active transportation choices for all residents through Safe Routes to School and other programs
The online toolkit includes
bull A guide to getting started including questions to ask and the conditions that must be in place to implement Safe Routes to School and encourage more active forms of local transportation
bull Anoverviewofhowindividualsagenciesdepartmentsandplanning processes can influence transportation infrastructure in California
bull FundingsourcesincludinginformationontheActiveTransportation Program funds nongovernmental funding sources and the benefits of forming partnerships and
bull Tools to help plan implement monitor and finance programs and facilities that support nonmotorized (or ldquoactiverdquo) transportation and examples of communities that have implemented these tools
By considering Safe Routes to School in the regional context of transportation and land-use policies and plans local decision-makers can bring together multiple resources to create areas where students and the community have safe enjoyable places to walk and bike Collaboration and coordination across local and regional jurisdictions are smart ways to foster active communities By using Safe Routes to School as a platform to collaborate across jurisdictions local decision-makers can leverage funding and coordinate community infrastructure investments
Kick Off the School Year With
Safe Routes to School
News From the Institute for Local Government
supporting members GameTime Safeway-Mallory and TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control) Please visit their booths to learn more about these products and services The drawing will be held Friday Sept 5 during the Annual Business Meeting which begins at noon Be sure to watch for entry details inside the Expo Hall entrance You must be present at the closing General Assembly to win
league partner speaker tHeatersThe League Partner Speaker Theaters located in the Expo Hall present speak-ers on a variety of interests for cities statewide These Expo sessions highlight successful examples of public-private partnerships as well as case studies of in-novative projects and programs that have worked in California cities Hear from elected officials city staff and industry experts who have found creative solutions to some of the challenging problems that cities face
networking opportunitiesThe conference offers attendees a multi-tude of ways to connect with colleagues and experts from throughout the state to discuss common concerns exchange ideas and share solutions Networking
Join city officials from throughout California at the League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo to attend educational sessions and hear speakers with inspiring ideas to better serve your city and residents Visit the Expo Hall to find state-of-the-art prod-ucts and cost-saving services and explore the League Partner Speaker Theaters
expo and grand prize giveawayThis yearrsquos Expo will showcase more than 230 exhibitors including over 60 first- time exhibitors Be sure to schedule time to meet with vendors and learn how your city can benefit from their products services and resources The Expo Grand Opening held in conjunction with the Host City Reception will run from 500 to 700 pm on Wednesday Sept 3 The Expo will be open on Thursday Sept 4 with new extended hours from 900 am to 400 pm
A Grand Prize will be given away during this yearrsquos conference Your city could be the lucky winner of a $3000 voucher to spend on any US Communities vendor US Communities is the League-sponsored government purchasing cooperative de-signed to save local agencies money Three Expo exhibitors are also US Communities
Anna Swanson is conference marketing coordinator for the League and can be reached at aswansoncacitiesorg
by anna swanson
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsPREviEw
A
NNUAL CONFERENC
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LO
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events held throughout the conference will include gatherings hosted by the Leaguersquos diversity caucuses regional divisions and League Partners
league professional departments Eleven professional departments make up the League all of which play an integral part in the development and delivery of educational events and networking These departments comprise
1 City attorneys
2 City clerks
3 City managers
4 Community services
5 Fire chiefs
6 Fiscal officers
7 Mayors and council members
8 Personnel and employee relations
9 Planning and community development
10 Police chiefs and
11 Public works officers
Each professional department is repre-sented on the board of directors and plays a key role in League policy-making Most department business meetings will be held on Wednesday Sept 3
regional divisionsThe Leaguersquos regional divisions function as a grassroots advocacy team and give city officials a way to become more involved in activities that reinforce the quality of life in their communities The divisions provide the League board of directors with a diverse range of perspectives and give a voice to member cities throughout the state All divisions are staffed locally by the Leaguersquos regional public affairs managers Some League divisions hold networking events during the conference Contact your regional public affairs manager (wwwcacitiesorgyourmanager) for more information
brown aCt requirements and league ConferenCesThe Brown Act also referred to as Californiarsquos Open Meeting Law permits a majority of the members of a legislative
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsbody to attend a conference (or similar gathering open to the public) that ad-dresses issues of general interest to the public or public agencies of the type rep-resented by the legislative body However a majority of the members cannot discuss among themselves mdash other than as part of the scheduled program mdash business of a specific nature that is within the local agencyrsquos jurisdiction
The League has long been a strong advocate for open government and transparency Cities throughout California continue to comply with the requirements of the Brown Act even though the Legislature has suspended several of its provisions for a three-year period City officials believe that this compliance serves the best in-terests of their communities and helps to foster transparency in local government
more information onlineVisit the annual conference page on the League website at wwwcacitiesorgAC to plan your conference schedule
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 13
1800 HoardersSteri-Clean
3Di
AAA Flag amp Banner
AECOM
Accela2
Access Products
Active Bidder
Advanced GeoEnvironmental Inc
Alamo Capital
Alliance Resource Consulting LLC
America In Bloom
American Fidelity Assurance Company
American Geotechnical Inc
American Honda Motor Co Inc
Amplified Public Sector
AndersonPenna Partners Inc
Arborjet
Asphalt Zipper
Atkins
Avery Associates
BTI Appraisal
Badger Meter Inc
Best Best amp Krieger LLP12
Best Friends Animal Society
Blais amp Associates
Bob Murray amp Associates
Bolt Staffing Service
BonTerra Consulting
Borrego Solar Systems Inc
Burke Williams amp Sorensen LLP12
Burrtec Waste Industries Inc2
CH2M HILL
CMB Regional Centers
CRW Systems Inc
CSG Consultants Inc
California Air Resources Board
California Association of Code Enforcement Officers
California Building Officials
California Consulting LLC
California Contract Cities Association
California Department of Motor Vehicles
California Department of Veterans Affairs
California Department of Water Resources
California Department of Water ResourcesDrought
California Fuel Cell Partnership
California Housing Finance Authority
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
California Nevada Cement Association
California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA)
California Product Stewardship Council
California State Board of Equalization
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
CalCERTS Inc
CalPERS
expo exHibitors League Partners appear in teal
continued on page 16
annual Conference preview
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg14
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Expo Exhibitors continued from page 14
CalRecycle
CalTRUST
Careers In Government
Carl Warren amp Company
Champions Funding LLC
Charles Abbott Associates
Chevron Energy Solutions
Citrus Pest amp Disease Prevention Program
City Clerks Association of California
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Ventures
Clean City
CleanStreet
Climatec BTG
Clipper Creek Inc
Colonial Life
Comcate Inc
Community Champions
Credit Bureau Associates
Crown Castle International Inc
DEACERO
DN Tanks
Dapeer Rosenblit amp Litvak LLP
Dart Container
David Taussig amp Associates Inc
Digital Ally Inc
Dudek
Earth Systems
eCivis
EcoCentre
Embers Out
enCode Plus
Energy From Shale
Energy Management Services
Energy Upgrade California
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Evonik Cyro LLC
EYE Lighting International
Federal Highway Administration
Fieldman Rolapp amp Associates Inc
Fire Recovery USA
FirstSouthwest
Forbo Flooring Systems
Foundation Technology
FUELMASTERSYN-TECH SYSTEMS INC
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continued
GPS Insight
GST
GameTime
George Hills Company Inc
GeoStabilization International
Good Energy LP
GovDeals Inc
Grainger
Graphic Solutions
Great-West Financial
Griffin Structures Inc
HAI Hirsch amp Associates Inc Landscape Architects
HdL Companies
HEAL Cities Campaign
HMC Architects
Cloud-Based Solutions
Public Access
Mobile Computing
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Expo Exhibitors continued
HR Green Inc
Heritage Bag Company
HydroPoint Data Systems
I-Bank
IE Regional Composting
ING
ITEM Ltd
IN GOD WE TRUSTmdashAMERICA INC
Integrated Media Systems
Intermountain
International Municipal Signal Association Far West
International Parking Design
International TreeScapes LLC
JM Eagle
Jamboree Housing Corporation
Jefferies LLC
Jere Melo Foundation
Johnson Controls
Jones amp Mayer
Kaiser Permanente
Kaizen InfoSource LLC
Kasdan Simonds Weber amp Vaughan LLP
Keenan amp Associates2
Kosmont Companies amp Auctioncom
LECET Southwest
LINC Housing
LPA Inc
Laserfiche
Library Systems amp Services
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Listen Technologies Corporation
Live Earth Products Inc
Local Search Association
LogicTree IT Solutions Inc
Los Angeles City Employees Association
MCE Corporation
MNS Engineers Inc
Mallory Safety and Supply
Matrix Consulting Group
MelRok LLC
Meyers Nave12
Mountain States Wholesale Nursery
MuniServices
NBS
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS
National League of Cities
National Life Group
NerdWallet
Newport Pacific Capital Family of Companies
Nexus eWater
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
Omni-Means Ltd
OpenGovcom
OppSites
Otto Environmental Systems North America
PARS
PERC Water
Pacific Gas and Electric Company2
1 ndash Institute for Local Government Partner 2 ndash CitiPAC supporter List current as of Aug 1 2014 Visit us at wwwcacitiesorg2014expo
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Expo Exhibitors continued
Play Unplugged
Point amp Pay
Precision Civil Engineering Inc
Presidio Graduate School
Public Financial Management Group
Public Restroom Company
Q-Star Technology
Quad Knopf
RBF Consulting a company of Michael Baker Corporation
RJM Design Group Inc
RKA Consulting Group
RSG Inc
Ralph Andersen and Associates
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP (Public Law Group)12
Renovate America
Republic Services2
Retail Strategies LLC
SSA Landscape Architects Inc
STV
Saber
Safeguard Properties
SafeSorb
Salsbury IndustriesMailboxescom
San Bernardino Associated Governments
Schneider Electric2
Security Lines US
Sensus
SERVPRO
Severn Trent Services
Siemens
SIGMAnet Inc
SimTek Fence
SmartCitiesPrevailorg
Smartcover by Hadronex
Sol Inc
Southern California Bronze Company
Southern California Edison
Southern California Gas Company
Southern California Library Cooperative
SouthTech Systems
Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Sportsplex USA
Springsted Incorporated
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Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc
State Water Resources Control Board
Stifel
SyTech Solutions
TAPCO
TBWB Strategies
TNT Fireworks
Tanko Lighting
Telefonix
The Citadel Group
The Energy Network
The Hybrid Shop
The United States Conference of Mayors
TOTER WASTEQUIP
Transtech Engineers Inc
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US Communities
US Flood Control Corp
USA Properties Fund Inc
Union Pacific Railroad
United Rentals
United Storm Water Inc
University of La Verne
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Valley Vista Services Inc
Vanir Construction Management Inc
Visa
Vision Internet
Walker Parking Consultants Engineers Inc
Water Replenishment District of Southern California
Wells Fargo
West Coast Arborists Inc
Willdan
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
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How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg26
Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
the statersquos limited
water supply at
risk of contamination
from explosive
methane and cancer-
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
Bobbi C Peckham amp Phil McKenney
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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Budget Stabilization amp Staffing AnalysisCitywideDepartment Management StudiesFIRE SFIRE Staffing Deployment or Reduction AnalysisFIRE Consolidation Studies amp Master PlansMaximizing Human CapiCapital Assets
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Municipal Engineering
Building Plan Review
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Staff Augmentation
Construction Management
Fire Prevention Services
Sustainability Programs
Digital Plan Review
Code Enforcement
Planning Services
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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Lewis Investment Company2
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Architects Orange2
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CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
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Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
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JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
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When the 2008 recession finally hit the days of ldquopension rate holidaysrdquo for local agency employers were long gone The process of recognizing the true costs of those unsustainable decisions to expand benefits has been slow and hor-rendously expensive
Putting Public Policy into PerspectiveEvery public policy has the potential to disrupt our lives for better or worse For example when the Rural Electrification Administration was created with the support of President Roosevelt in 1935 critics predicted it would be a highly disruptive public policy At the time 90 percent of urban residents had elec-tric power but only 10 percent of rural dwellers did Many groups opposed the federal governmentrsquos involvement in de-veloping and distributing electric power especially private utility companies that
argued it was bringing the nation closer to socialism Few would argue today however that the availability of afford-able public power in rural areas was not essential
One of my mentors EA Mosher of the League of Kansas Municipalities taught me that there are no ldquodo-oversrdquo for some public policies so you had better get it right the first time In that category he often put wars and nuclear power The former has the potential to do real good and evil at a staggering personal and public cost The latter presented literally never-ending public health risks due to the intractable practical and political problems associated with disposing of nuclear waste There is a reason we have not yet located a permanent storage site in the continental United States for nuclear waste decades after we started operating nuclear power plants
We are endlessly capable of dreaming up disruptive technologies and policies that can enrich or dramatically damage our lives The job and challenge of public sector leaders is to know when disruptive technology needs to be regulated which disruptive policies are needed and which ones need much more study and testing That is indeed the sweet spot of public sector leadership
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CorrectionIn the August issue page 25 cap-tions incorrectly identified two photos as a Los Angeles County project The photos actually showed a City of Hayward project Western City regrets the error
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 7
Cities and city officials are working with schools and others to create and sustain partnerships aimed at providing essential services and support to children and families These community schools part-nerships are transforming communities
The Cities Counties Schools (CCS) Partnership (wwwccspartnershiporg) a collaborative effort of the League California State Association of Counties and California School Boards Associa-tion has developed an online toolkit for mayors city council members and staff
The toolkit provides a way to learn more about strategies that connect the resources of cities counties schools and community-based organizations It offers examples of successful partnerships in urban suburban and rural communities along with best practices and resources from California and national organizations
Some of the partnerships highlighted in the toolkit focus on the joint use of facili-ties providing direct services to children and families or aligning limited resources to accomplish joint goals Every collabor-ative effort is unique but each addresses specific needs with resources and assets within the community
The City of Brentwood the Brentwood Union School District and Liberty Union High School District have several ongo-ing partnerships These include joint-use agreements for identified school and
city facilities city-provided emergency preparedness trainings for both school districts and ongoing capital improve-ment and maintenance costs for three facilities in the Brentwood Union School District The Brentwood Police Depart-ment also offers an after-school program at a middle school and provides school resource officers to both school districts
The City of Pico Rivera collaborates with the El Rancho Unified School District to provide a safe and nurturing after-school environment for students from kindergar-ten through 5th grade The Department of Parks and Recreation operates the Recreation and Education Accelerating Childrenrsquos Hopes (REACH) program at various school sites Pico Rivera also joins forces with the school district and sur-rounding churches and businesses to seek volunteers and help offset event costs
The City of Sunnyvale the Sunnyvale Elementary School District Advanced Micro Devices Sunnyvale residents and numerous community agencies partnered to guide programs and operations of the Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) Launched in the fall of 1994 in conjunc-tion with the opening of the Columbia Middle School the center uses a one-stop model to provide a connected net-work of services and programs in North Sunnyvale Its goal is to support and empower youth and families so that chil-dren will develop the life skills necessary
to succeed CNC is open to all com-munity residents and provides services and activities year round seven days a week including evenings Categories of programs and services provided include community education health and mental health services recreation enrichment and youth and neighborhood safety
Union City has a very long history of collaboration with the New Haven Unified School District The city staffs a student crisis intervention counseling program that serves several sites in the school district Additionally Union City helps provide a school resource officer at James Logan High School and col-laborates with the districtrsquos Kidsrsquo Zone Initiative which offers ldquoCradle to Careerrdquo services to children in the Decoto neigh-borhood The Kidsrsquo Zone collaboration involves community members and local elected officials and includes more than a dozen local service organizations that offer services ranging from early childhood education and health care service to youth violence prevention programs and job training School board and city council members meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual interest and importance as do staff from each agency
The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District participate in a cooperative agreement known as the School-City-Community Work Plan
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families
continued
This article is a service of the Institute for Local Government (ILG) the nonprofit research affiliate of the League and the California State Association of Counties ILG administers the Cities Counties Schools Partnership For more information visit wwwccspartnershiporg For more about ILG visit wwwca-ilgorg
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 9
Share Your StoryDoes your local agency have a partnership to share The Cities Counties Schools Partnership welcomes partnership models in its toolkit Send your agencyrsquos story to Randi Kay Stephens program coordinator at rstephensca-ilgorg
The planrsquos goal is to foster critical think-ing problem-solving and media and communication skills to improve student outcomes This in turn supports the local economy and helps ensure that the city grows as a local and global center of innovation The plan identifies and integrates resources and services into a systemwide approach for service delivery and realigns existing funds to address gaps and avoid duplication of services It encourages partnerships with the business community to align school curriculum and job training programs Future activi-ties for the city and school district include developing an Infant Children Youth and Family Master Plan
Because strategies to create community schools partnerships are not a one-size-fits-all solution lessons learned from models throughout California can help support the efforts of cities schools counties and community-based organizations
Generous support from Kaiser Perma-nente the Stuart Foundation United Way of the Bay Area and the three CCS partners made the toolkit project possible For more information on the examples provided here the Community Schools Partnerships Toolkit and additional re-sources visit wwwccspartnershiporg To learn about community schools partner-ships taking shape throughout California visit wwwccspartnershiporgresourcescommunity-schools-partnerships
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families continued
Teens as well as younger students benefit from community
schools partnerships
Letrsquos face it when it comes to most projects the entitlement process can get quite stressful but it doesnrsquot have to With the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council on your side yoursquoll get through the entitlement process in a more timely efficient and cost effective manner
Call 5105684788 or visit wwwNCCRCorg for more information
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 11
The new school year offers an opportunity to work with local schools to ensure that students in your community have safe ways to walk and bike to school In addition to improving safety Safe Routes to School programs provide many community benefits such as promoting healthy lifestyle habits and reducing busing costs and traffic congestion
New Funding StructureThe funding structure for the Safe Routes to School programs changed in 2014 however all the same types of projects and programs are eligible for funding The program is now funded through the statersquos larger Active Transportation Program along with other types of walking and biking projects not associated with schools
Approximately $360 million in competitive grants will be awarded in California this year Half of these grants mdash portions of which are reserved for disadvantaged communities and Safe Routes to School programs mdash will be awarded by Caltrans through a statewide competition
The other half of the funds will be passed through to regional transportation planning agencies which will make grants to local communities and other qualified recipients Eighty percent of the pass-through funds are earmarked for large urban regions The remaining 20 percent of the funds is reserved for rural areas
The first round of proposals was due in May The next appli-cation period opens this fall For more information on project selection criteria and proposal deadlines visit wwwcatccagovprogramsATPhtm
Safe Routes to School Online ToolkitThe Institute for Local Government (ILG) has developed an online toolkit (at wwwca-ilgorgSRTS-toolkit) to support cities schools and county officials and their executive staff who are working to promote pedestrian and bike safety for students and to expand active transportation choices for all residents through Safe Routes to School and other programs
The online toolkit includes
bull A guide to getting started including questions to ask and the conditions that must be in place to implement Safe Routes to School and encourage more active forms of local transportation
bull Anoverviewofhowindividualsagenciesdepartmentsandplanning processes can influence transportation infrastructure in California
bull FundingsourcesincludinginformationontheActiveTransportation Program funds nongovernmental funding sources and the benefits of forming partnerships and
bull Tools to help plan implement monitor and finance programs and facilities that support nonmotorized (or ldquoactiverdquo) transportation and examples of communities that have implemented these tools
By considering Safe Routes to School in the regional context of transportation and land-use policies and plans local decision-makers can bring together multiple resources to create areas where students and the community have safe enjoyable places to walk and bike Collaboration and coordination across local and regional jurisdictions are smart ways to foster active communities By using Safe Routes to School as a platform to collaborate across jurisdictions local decision-makers can leverage funding and coordinate community infrastructure investments
Kick Off the School Year With
Safe Routes to School
News From the Institute for Local Government
supporting members GameTime Safeway-Mallory and TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control) Please visit their booths to learn more about these products and services The drawing will be held Friday Sept 5 during the Annual Business Meeting which begins at noon Be sure to watch for entry details inside the Expo Hall entrance You must be present at the closing General Assembly to win
league partner speaker tHeatersThe League Partner Speaker Theaters located in the Expo Hall present speak-ers on a variety of interests for cities statewide These Expo sessions highlight successful examples of public-private partnerships as well as case studies of in-novative projects and programs that have worked in California cities Hear from elected officials city staff and industry experts who have found creative solutions to some of the challenging problems that cities face
networking opportunitiesThe conference offers attendees a multi-tude of ways to connect with colleagues and experts from throughout the state to discuss common concerns exchange ideas and share solutions Networking
Join city officials from throughout California at the League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo to attend educational sessions and hear speakers with inspiring ideas to better serve your city and residents Visit the Expo Hall to find state-of-the-art prod-ucts and cost-saving services and explore the League Partner Speaker Theaters
expo and grand prize giveawayThis yearrsquos Expo will showcase more than 230 exhibitors including over 60 first- time exhibitors Be sure to schedule time to meet with vendors and learn how your city can benefit from their products services and resources The Expo Grand Opening held in conjunction with the Host City Reception will run from 500 to 700 pm on Wednesday Sept 3 The Expo will be open on Thursday Sept 4 with new extended hours from 900 am to 400 pm
A Grand Prize will be given away during this yearrsquos conference Your city could be the lucky winner of a $3000 voucher to spend on any US Communities vendor US Communities is the League-sponsored government purchasing cooperative de-signed to save local agencies money Three Expo exhibitors are also US Communities
Anna Swanson is conference marketing coordinator for the League and can be reached at aswansoncacitiesorg
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2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsPREviEw
A
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events held throughout the conference will include gatherings hosted by the Leaguersquos diversity caucuses regional divisions and League Partners
league professional departments Eleven professional departments make up the League all of which play an integral part in the development and delivery of educational events and networking These departments comprise
1 City attorneys
2 City clerks
3 City managers
4 Community services
5 Fire chiefs
6 Fiscal officers
7 Mayors and council members
8 Personnel and employee relations
9 Planning and community development
10 Police chiefs and
11 Public works officers
Each professional department is repre-sented on the board of directors and plays a key role in League policy-making Most department business meetings will be held on Wednesday Sept 3
regional divisionsThe Leaguersquos regional divisions function as a grassroots advocacy team and give city officials a way to become more involved in activities that reinforce the quality of life in their communities The divisions provide the League board of directors with a diverse range of perspectives and give a voice to member cities throughout the state All divisions are staffed locally by the Leaguersquos regional public affairs managers Some League divisions hold networking events during the conference Contact your regional public affairs manager (wwwcacitiesorgyourmanager) for more information
brown aCt requirements and league ConferenCesThe Brown Act also referred to as Californiarsquos Open Meeting Law permits a majority of the members of a legislative
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsbody to attend a conference (or similar gathering open to the public) that ad-dresses issues of general interest to the public or public agencies of the type rep-resented by the legislative body However a majority of the members cannot discuss among themselves mdash other than as part of the scheduled program mdash business of a specific nature that is within the local agencyrsquos jurisdiction
The League has long been a strong advocate for open government and transparency Cities throughout California continue to comply with the requirements of the Brown Act even though the Legislature has suspended several of its provisions for a three-year period City officials believe that this compliance serves the best in-terests of their communities and helps to foster transparency in local government
more information onlineVisit the annual conference page on the League website at wwwcacitiesorgAC to plan your conference schedule
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 13
1800 HoardersSteri-Clean
3Di
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AECOM
Accela2
Access Products
Active Bidder
Advanced GeoEnvironmental Inc
Alamo Capital
Alliance Resource Consulting LLC
America In Bloom
American Fidelity Assurance Company
American Geotechnical Inc
American Honda Motor Co Inc
Amplified Public Sector
AndersonPenna Partners Inc
Arborjet
Asphalt Zipper
Atkins
Avery Associates
BTI Appraisal
Badger Meter Inc
Best Best amp Krieger LLP12
Best Friends Animal Society
Blais amp Associates
Bob Murray amp Associates
Bolt Staffing Service
BonTerra Consulting
Borrego Solar Systems Inc
Burke Williams amp Sorensen LLP12
Burrtec Waste Industries Inc2
CH2M HILL
CMB Regional Centers
CRW Systems Inc
CSG Consultants Inc
California Air Resources Board
California Association of Code Enforcement Officers
California Building Officials
California Consulting LLC
California Contract Cities Association
California Department of Motor Vehicles
California Department of Veterans Affairs
California Department of Water Resources
California Department of Water ResourcesDrought
California Fuel Cell Partnership
California Housing Finance Authority
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
California Nevada Cement Association
California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA)
California Product Stewardship Council
California State Board of Equalization
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
CalCERTS Inc
CalPERS
expo exHibitors League Partners appear in teal
continued on page 16
annual Conference preview
1 ndash Institute for Local Government Partner 2 ndash CitiPAC supporter List current as of Aug 1 2014 Visit us at wwwcacitiesorg2014expo
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Expo Exhibitors continued from page 14
CalRecycle
CalTRUST
Careers In Government
Carl Warren amp Company
Champions Funding LLC
Charles Abbott Associates
Chevron Energy Solutions
Citrus Pest amp Disease Prevention Program
City Clerks Association of California
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Ventures
Clean City
CleanStreet
Climatec BTG
Clipper Creek Inc
Colonial Life
Comcate Inc
Community Champions
Credit Bureau Associates
Crown Castle International Inc
DEACERO
DN Tanks
Dapeer Rosenblit amp Litvak LLP
Dart Container
David Taussig amp Associates Inc
Digital Ally Inc
Dudek
Earth Systems
eCivis
EcoCentre
Embers Out
enCode Plus
Energy From Shale
Energy Management Services
Energy Upgrade California
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Evonik Cyro LLC
EYE Lighting International
Federal Highway Administration
Fieldman Rolapp amp Associates Inc
Fire Recovery USA
FirstSouthwest
Forbo Flooring Systems
Foundation Technology
FUELMASTERSYN-TECH SYSTEMS INC
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continued
GPS Insight
GST
GameTime
George Hills Company Inc
GeoStabilization International
Good Energy LP
GovDeals Inc
Grainger
Graphic Solutions
Great-West Financial
Griffin Structures Inc
HAI Hirsch amp Associates Inc Landscape Architects
HdL Companies
HEAL Cities Campaign
HMC Architects
Cloud-Based Solutions
Public Access
Mobile Computing
Tyler is thereWherever yoursquore headed
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Expo Exhibitors continued
HR Green Inc
Heritage Bag Company
HydroPoint Data Systems
I-Bank
IE Regional Composting
ING
ITEM Ltd
IN GOD WE TRUSTmdashAMERICA INC
Integrated Media Systems
Intermountain
International Municipal Signal Association Far West
International Parking Design
International TreeScapes LLC
JM Eagle
Jamboree Housing Corporation
Jefferies LLC
Jere Melo Foundation
Johnson Controls
Jones amp Mayer
Kaiser Permanente
Kaizen InfoSource LLC
Kasdan Simonds Weber amp Vaughan LLP
Keenan amp Associates2
Kosmont Companies amp Auctioncom
LECET Southwest
LINC Housing
LPA Inc
Laserfiche
Library Systems amp Services
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Listen Technologies Corporation
Live Earth Products Inc
Local Search Association
LogicTree IT Solutions Inc
Los Angeles City Employees Association
MCE Corporation
MNS Engineers Inc
Mallory Safety and Supply
Matrix Consulting Group
MelRok LLC
Meyers Nave12
Mountain States Wholesale Nursery
MuniServices
NBS
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS
National League of Cities
National Life Group
NerdWallet
Newport Pacific Capital Family of Companies
Nexus eWater
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
Omni-Means Ltd
OpenGovcom
OppSites
Otto Environmental Systems North America
PARS
PERC Water
Pacific Gas and Electric Company2
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Expo Exhibitors continued
Play Unplugged
Point amp Pay
Precision Civil Engineering Inc
Presidio Graduate School
Public Financial Management Group
Public Restroom Company
Q-Star Technology
Quad Knopf
RBF Consulting a company of Michael Baker Corporation
RJM Design Group Inc
RKA Consulting Group
RSG Inc
Ralph Andersen and Associates
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP (Public Law Group)12
Renovate America
Republic Services2
Retail Strategies LLC
SSA Landscape Architects Inc
STV
Saber
Safeguard Properties
SafeSorb
Salsbury IndustriesMailboxescom
San Bernardino Associated Governments
Schneider Electric2
Security Lines US
Sensus
SERVPRO
Severn Trent Services
Siemens
SIGMAnet Inc
SimTek Fence
SmartCitiesPrevailorg
Smartcover by Hadronex
Sol Inc
Southern California Bronze Company
Southern California Edison
Southern California Gas Company
Southern California Library Cooperative
SouthTech Systems
Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Sportsplex USA
Springsted Incorporated
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Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc
State Water Resources Control Board
Stifel
SyTech Solutions
TAPCO
TBWB Strategies
TNT Fireworks
Tanko Lighting
Telefonix
The Citadel Group
The Energy Network
The Hybrid Shop
The United States Conference of Mayors
TOTER WASTEQUIP
Transtech Engineers Inc
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US Communities
US Flood Control Corp
USA Properties Fund Inc
Union Pacific Railroad
United Rentals
United Storm Water Inc
University of La Verne
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
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How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg26
Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
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City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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wwwbobmurrayassoccom
District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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Lewis Investment Company2
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CRampR2
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Cities and city officials are working with schools and others to create and sustain partnerships aimed at providing essential services and support to children and families These community schools part-nerships are transforming communities
The Cities Counties Schools (CCS) Partnership (wwwccspartnershiporg) a collaborative effort of the League California State Association of Counties and California School Boards Associa-tion has developed an online toolkit for mayors city council members and staff
The toolkit provides a way to learn more about strategies that connect the resources of cities counties schools and community-based organizations It offers examples of successful partnerships in urban suburban and rural communities along with best practices and resources from California and national organizations
Some of the partnerships highlighted in the toolkit focus on the joint use of facili-ties providing direct services to children and families or aligning limited resources to accomplish joint goals Every collabor-ative effort is unique but each addresses specific needs with resources and assets within the community
The City of Brentwood the Brentwood Union School District and Liberty Union High School District have several ongo-ing partnerships These include joint-use agreements for identified school and
city facilities city-provided emergency preparedness trainings for both school districts and ongoing capital improve-ment and maintenance costs for three facilities in the Brentwood Union School District The Brentwood Police Depart-ment also offers an after-school program at a middle school and provides school resource officers to both school districts
The City of Pico Rivera collaborates with the El Rancho Unified School District to provide a safe and nurturing after-school environment for students from kindergar-ten through 5th grade The Department of Parks and Recreation operates the Recreation and Education Accelerating Childrenrsquos Hopes (REACH) program at various school sites Pico Rivera also joins forces with the school district and sur-rounding churches and businesses to seek volunteers and help offset event costs
The City of Sunnyvale the Sunnyvale Elementary School District Advanced Micro Devices Sunnyvale residents and numerous community agencies partnered to guide programs and operations of the Columbia Neighborhood Center (CNC) Launched in the fall of 1994 in conjunc-tion with the opening of the Columbia Middle School the center uses a one-stop model to provide a connected net-work of services and programs in North Sunnyvale Its goal is to support and empower youth and families so that chil-dren will develop the life skills necessary
to succeed CNC is open to all com-munity residents and provides services and activities year round seven days a week including evenings Categories of programs and services provided include community education health and mental health services recreation enrichment and youth and neighborhood safety
Union City has a very long history of collaboration with the New Haven Unified School District The city staffs a student crisis intervention counseling program that serves several sites in the school district Additionally Union City helps provide a school resource officer at James Logan High School and col-laborates with the districtrsquos Kidsrsquo Zone Initiative which offers ldquoCradle to Careerrdquo services to children in the Decoto neigh-borhood The Kidsrsquo Zone collaboration involves community members and local elected officials and includes more than a dozen local service organizations that offer services ranging from early childhood education and health care service to youth violence prevention programs and job training School board and city council members meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual interest and importance as do staff from each agency
The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District participate in a cooperative agreement known as the School-City-Community Work Plan
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families
continued
This article is a service of the Institute for Local Government (ILG) the nonprofit research affiliate of the League and the California State Association of Counties ILG administers the Cities Counties Schools Partnership For more information visit wwwccspartnershiporg For more about ILG visit wwwca-ilgorg
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 9
Share Your StoryDoes your local agency have a partnership to share The Cities Counties Schools Partnership welcomes partnership models in its toolkit Send your agencyrsquos story to Randi Kay Stephens program coordinator at rstephensca-ilgorg
The planrsquos goal is to foster critical think-ing problem-solving and media and communication skills to improve student outcomes This in turn supports the local economy and helps ensure that the city grows as a local and global center of innovation The plan identifies and integrates resources and services into a systemwide approach for service delivery and realigns existing funds to address gaps and avoid duplication of services It encourages partnerships with the business community to align school curriculum and job training programs Future activi-ties for the city and school district include developing an Infant Children Youth and Family Master Plan
Because strategies to create community schools partnerships are not a one-size-fits-all solution lessons learned from models throughout California can help support the efforts of cities schools counties and community-based organizations
Generous support from Kaiser Perma-nente the Stuart Foundation United Way of the Bay Area and the three CCS partners made the toolkit project possible For more information on the examples provided here the Community Schools Partnerships Toolkit and additional re-sources visit wwwccspartnershiporg To learn about community schools partner-ships taking shape throughout California visit wwwccspartnershiporgresourcescommunity-schools-partnerships
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families continued
Teens as well as younger students benefit from community
schools partnerships
Letrsquos face it when it comes to most projects the entitlement process can get quite stressful but it doesnrsquot have to With the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council on your side yoursquoll get through the entitlement process in a more timely efficient and cost effective manner
Call 5105684788 or visit wwwNCCRCorg for more information
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg10
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 11
The new school year offers an opportunity to work with local schools to ensure that students in your community have safe ways to walk and bike to school In addition to improving safety Safe Routes to School programs provide many community benefits such as promoting healthy lifestyle habits and reducing busing costs and traffic congestion
New Funding StructureThe funding structure for the Safe Routes to School programs changed in 2014 however all the same types of projects and programs are eligible for funding The program is now funded through the statersquos larger Active Transportation Program along with other types of walking and biking projects not associated with schools
Approximately $360 million in competitive grants will be awarded in California this year Half of these grants mdash portions of which are reserved for disadvantaged communities and Safe Routes to School programs mdash will be awarded by Caltrans through a statewide competition
The other half of the funds will be passed through to regional transportation planning agencies which will make grants to local communities and other qualified recipients Eighty percent of the pass-through funds are earmarked for large urban regions The remaining 20 percent of the funds is reserved for rural areas
The first round of proposals was due in May The next appli-cation period opens this fall For more information on project selection criteria and proposal deadlines visit wwwcatccagovprogramsATPhtm
Safe Routes to School Online ToolkitThe Institute for Local Government (ILG) has developed an online toolkit (at wwwca-ilgorgSRTS-toolkit) to support cities schools and county officials and their executive staff who are working to promote pedestrian and bike safety for students and to expand active transportation choices for all residents through Safe Routes to School and other programs
The online toolkit includes
bull A guide to getting started including questions to ask and the conditions that must be in place to implement Safe Routes to School and encourage more active forms of local transportation
bull Anoverviewofhowindividualsagenciesdepartmentsandplanning processes can influence transportation infrastructure in California
bull FundingsourcesincludinginformationontheActiveTransportation Program funds nongovernmental funding sources and the benefits of forming partnerships and
bull Tools to help plan implement monitor and finance programs and facilities that support nonmotorized (or ldquoactiverdquo) transportation and examples of communities that have implemented these tools
By considering Safe Routes to School in the regional context of transportation and land-use policies and plans local decision-makers can bring together multiple resources to create areas where students and the community have safe enjoyable places to walk and bike Collaboration and coordination across local and regional jurisdictions are smart ways to foster active communities By using Safe Routes to School as a platform to collaborate across jurisdictions local decision-makers can leverage funding and coordinate community infrastructure investments
Kick Off the School Year With
Safe Routes to School
News From the Institute for Local Government
supporting members GameTime Safeway-Mallory and TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control) Please visit their booths to learn more about these products and services The drawing will be held Friday Sept 5 during the Annual Business Meeting which begins at noon Be sure to watch for entry details inside the Expo Hall entrance You must be present at the closing General Assembly to win
league partner speaker tHeatersThe League Partner Speaker Theaters located in the Expo Hall present speak-ers on a variety of interests for cities statewide These Expo sessions highlight successful examples of public-private partnerships as well as case studies of in-novative projects and programs that have worked in California cities Hear from elected officials city staff and industry experts who have found creative solutions to some of the challenging problems that cities face
networking opportunitiesThe conference offers attendees a multi-tude of ways to connect with colleagues and experts from throughout the state to discuss common concerns exchange ideas and share solutions Networking
Join city officials from throughout California at the League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo to attend educational sessions and hear speakers with inspiring ideas to better serve your city and residents Visit the Expo Hall to find state-of-the-art prod-ucts and cost-saving services and explore the League Partner Speaker Theaters
expo and grand prize giveawayThis yearrsquos Expo will showcase more than 230 exhibitors including over 60 first- time exhibitors Be sure to schedule time to meet with vendors and learn how your city can benefit from their products services and resources The Expo Grand Opening held in conjunction with the Host City Reception will run from 500 to 700 pm on Wednesday Sept 3 The Expo will be open on Thursday Sept 4 with new extended hours from 900 am to 400 pm
A Grand Prize will be given away during this yearrsquos conference Your city could be the lucky winner of a $3000 voucher to spend on any US Communities vendor US Communities is the League-sponsored government purchasing cooperative de-signed to save local agencies money Three Expo exhibitors are also US Communities
Anna Swanson is conference marketing coordinator for the League and can be reached at aswansoncacitiesorg
by anna swanson
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsPREviEw
A
NNUAL CONFERENC
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LO
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events held throughout the conference will include gatherings hosted by the Leaguersquos diversity caucuses regional divisions and League Partners
league professional departments Eleven professional departments make up the League all of which play an integral part in the development and delivery of educational events and networking These departments comprise
1 City attorneys
2 City clerks
3 City managers
4 Community services
5 Fire chiefs
6 Fiscal officers
7 Mayors and council members
8 Personnel and employee relations
9 Planning and community development
10 Police chiefs and
11 Public works officers
Each professional department is repre-sented on the board of directors and plays a key role in League policy-making Most department business meetings will be held on Wednesday Sept 3
regional divisionsThe Leaguersquos regional divisions function as a grassroots advocacy team and give city officials a way to become more involved in activities that reinforce the quality of life in their communities The divisions provide the League board of directors with a diverse range of perspectives and give a voice to member cities throughout the state All divisions are staffed locally by the Leaguersquos regional public affairs managers Some League divisions hold networking events during the conference Contact your regional public affairs manager (wwwcacitiesorgyourmanager) for more information
brown aCt requirements and league ConferenCesThe Brown Act also referred to as Californiarsquos Open Meeting Law permits a majority of the members of a legislative
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsbody to attend a conference (or similar gathering open to the public) that ad-dresses issues of general interest to the public or public agencies of the type rep-resented by the legislative body However a majority of the members cannot discuss among themselves mdash other than as part of the scheduled program mdash business of a specific nature that is within the local agencyrsquos jurisdiction
The League has long been a strong advocate for open government and transparency Cities throughout California continue to comply with the requirements of the Brown Act even though the Legislature has suspended several of its provisions for a three-year period City officials believe that this compliance serves the best in-terests of their communities and helps to foster transparency in local government
more information onlineVisit the annual conference page on the League website at wwwcacitiesorgAC to plan your conference schedule
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 13
1800 HoardersSteri-Clean
3Di
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AECOM
Accela2
Access Products
Active Bidder
Advanced GeoEnvironmental Inc
Alamo Capital
Alliance Resource Consulting LLC
America In Bloom
American Fidelity Assurance Company
American Geotechnical Inc
American Honda Motor Co Inc
Amplified Public Sector
AndersonPenna Partners Inc
Arborjet
Asphalt Zipper
Atkins
Avery Associates
BTI Appraisal
Badger Meter Inc
Best Best amp Krieger LLP12
Best Friends Animal Society
Blais amp Associates
Bob Murray amp Associates
Bolt Staffing Service
BonTerra Consulting
Borrego Solar Systems Inc
Burke Williams amp Sorensen LLP12
Burrtec Waste Industries Inc2
CH2M HILL
CMB Regional Centers
CRW Systems Inc
CSG Consultants Inc
California Air Resources Board
California Association of Code Enforcement Officers
California Building Officials
California Consulting LLC
California Contract Cities Association
California Department of Motor Vehicles
California Department of Veterans Affairs
California Department of Water Resources
California Department of Water ResourcesDrought
California Fuel Cell Partnership
California Housing Finance Authority
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
California Nevada Cement Association
California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA)
California Product Stewardship Council
California State Board of Equalization
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
CalCERTS Inc
CalPERS
expo exHibitors League Partners appear in teal
continued on page 16
annual Conference preview
1 ndash Institute for Local Government Partner 2 ndash CitiPAC supporter List current as of Aug 1 2014 Visit us at wwwcacitiesorg2014expo
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Expo Exhibitors continued from page 14
CalRecycle
CalTRUST
Careers In Government
Carl Warren amp Company
Champions Funding LLC
Charles Abbott Associates
Chevron Energy Solutions
Citrus Pest amp Disease Prevention Program
City Clerks Association of California
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Ventures
Clean City
CleanStreet
Climatec BTG
Clipper Creek Inc
Colonial Life
Comcate Inc
Community Champions
Credit Bureau Associates
Crown Castle International Inc
DEACERO
DN Tanks
Dapeer Rosenblit amp Litvak LLP
Dart Container
David Taussig amp Associates Inc
Digital Ally Inc
Dudek
Earth Systems
eCivis
EcoCentre
Embers Out
enCode Plus
Energy From Shale
Energy Management Services
Energy Upgrade California
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Evonik Cyro LLC
EYE Lighting International
Federal Highway Administration
Fieldman Rolapp amp Associates Inc
Fire Recovery USA
FirstSouthwest
Forbo Flooring Systems
Foundation Technology
FUELMASTERSYN-TECH SYSTEMS INC
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continued
GPS Insight
GST
GameTime
George Hills Company Inc
GeoStabilization International
Good Energy LP
GovDeals Inc
Grainger
Graphic Solutions
Great-West Financial
Griffin Structures Inc
HAI Hirsch amp Associates Inc Landscape Architects
HdL Companies
HEAL Cities Campaign
HMC Architects
Cloud-Based Solutions
Public Access
Mobile Computing
Tyler is thereWherever yoursquore headed
Scan now to rev iew case s tud ies
Wherever public sector offices are working to serve the
public Tyler is there We make it our mission to improve
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Expo Exhibitors continued
HR Green Inc
Heritage Bag Company
HydroPoint Data Systems
I-Bank
IE Regional Composting
ING
ITEM Ltd
IN GOD WE TRUSTmdashAMERICA INC
Integrated Media Systems
Intermountain
International Municipal Signal Association Far West
International Parking Design
International TreeScapes LLC
JM Eagle
Jamboree Housing Corporation
Jefferies LLC
Jere Melo Foundation
Johnson Controls
Jones amp Mayer
Kaiser Permanente
Kaizen InfoSource LLC
Kasdan Simonds Weber amp Vaughan LLP
Keenan amp Associates2
Kosmont Companies amp Auctioncom
LECET Southwest
LINC Housing
LPA Inc
Laserfiche
Library Systems amp Services
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Listen Technologies Corporation
Live Earth Products Inc
Local Search Association
LogicTree IT Solutions Inc
Los Angeles City Employees Association
MCE Corporation
MNS Engineers Inc
Mallory Safety and Supply
Matrix Consulting Group
MelRok LLC
Meyers Nave12
Mountain States Wholesale Nursery
MuniServices
NBS
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS
National League of Cities
National Life Group
NerdWallet
Newport Pacific Capital Family of Companies
Nexus eWater
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
Omni-Means Ltd
OpenGovcom
OppSites
Otto Environmental Systems North America
PARS
PERC Water
Pacific Gas and Electric Company2
1 ndash Institute for Local Government Partner 2 ndash CitiPAC supporter List current as of Aug 1 2014 Visit us at wwwcacitiesorg2014expo
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Paragon Partners Ltd
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Expo Exhibitors continued
Play Unplugged
Point amp Pay
Precision Civil Engineering Inc
Presidio Graduate School
Public Financial Management Group
Public Restroom Company
Q-Star Technology
Quad Knopf
RBF Consulting a company of Michael Baker Corporation
RJM Design Group Inc
RKA Consulting Group
RSG Inc
Ralph Andersen and Associates
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP (Public Law Group)12
Renovate America
Republic Services2
Retail Strategies LLC
SSA Landscape Architects Inc
STV
Saber
Safeguard Properties
SafeSorb
Salsbury IndustriesMailboxescom
San Bernardino Associated Governments
Schneider Electric2
Security Lines US
Sensus
SERVPRO
Severn Trent Services
Siemens
SIGMAnet Inc
SimTek Fence
SmartCitiesPrevailorg
Smartcover by Hadronex
Sol Inc
Southern California Bronze Company
Southern California Edison
Southern California Gas Company
Southern California Library Cooperative
SouthTech Systems
Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Sportsplex USA
Springsted Incorporated
1 ndash Institute for Local Government Partner 2 ndash CitiPAC supporter List current as of Aug 1 2014 Visit us at wwwcacitiesorg2014expo
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Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc
State Water Resources Control Board
Stifel
SyTech Solutions
TAPCO
TBWB Strategies
TNT Fireworks
Tanko Lighting
Telefonix
The Citadel Group
The Energy Network
The Hybrid Shop
The United States Conference of Mayors
TOTER WASTEQUIP
Transtech Engineers Inc
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US Communities
US Flood Control Corp
USA Properties Fund Inc
Union Pacific Railroad
United Rentals
United Storm Water Inc
University of La Verne
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Valley Vista Services Inc
Vanir Construction Management Inc
Visa
Vision Internet
Walker Parking Consultants Engineers Inc
Water Replenishment District of Southern California
Wells Fargo
West Coast Arborists Inc
Willdan
World Centric
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
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How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg26
Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
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City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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wwwbobmurrayassoccom
District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
California Apartment AssociationHanson Bridgett LLP12
JPMorgan Chase amp Co
Lewis Investment Company2
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Meyers Nave12
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP12
Republic Services Inc2
Sherwin-WilliamsYoung Homes2
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California amp Nevada IBEW NECA Labor-Management
Cooperation TrustCalifornia Grocers Association2
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DW Development2
Dart Container Corp2
ecoATMEMS Management2
Goldfarb amp Lipman LLP Greenwaste Recovery Inc2
Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
NBS Northrop Grumman
The Olson Company2
Prometheus Real EstateGroup Inc2
James RamosSan Manuel Band of
Mission Indians2
Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
Willdan
Accretive Realtors2
AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
Ashwood ConstructionAthens Services2 Avery Associates2
Berliner CohenBlue Line Transfer Inc2
Bowlby Group Inc2
CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
Diamond Hills Auto2
Dokken Engineering2
Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
Fresno Police Officers Association
GHD Inc2
Josie Gonzales2
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JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
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Livermore Sanitation2
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Morley Brothers LLC2
Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
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Studio T SQ2
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Van Scoyoc Associates2
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
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West Builders2
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Michael amp Robinson LLP Mid Valley Disposal2
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Quad Knopf 2
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Recology2
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Stradling Yocca Carlson amp Rauth
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Tripepi Smith amp Associates2
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Share Your StoryDoes your local agency have a partnership to share The Cities Counties Schools Partnership welcomes partnership models in its toolkit Send your agencyrsquos story to Randi Kay Stephens program coordinator at rstephensca-ilgorg
The planrsquos goal is to foster critical think-ing problem-solving and media and communication skills to improve student outcomes This in turn supports the local economy and helps ensure that the city grows as a local and global center of innovation The plan identifies and integrates resources and services into a systemwide approach for service delivery and realigns existing funds to address gaps and avoid duplication of services It encourages partnerships with the business community to align school curriculum and job training programs Future activi-ties for the city and school district include developing an Infant Children Youth and Family Master Plan
Because strategies to create community schools partnerships are not a one-size-fits-all solution lessons learned from models throughout California can help support the efforts of cities schools counties and community-based organizations
Generous support from Kaiser Perma-nente the Stuart Foundation United Way of the Bay Area and the three CCS partners made the toolkit project possible For more information on the examples provided here the Community Schools Partnerships Toolkit and additional re-sources visit wwwccspartnershiporg To learn about community schools partner-ships taking shape throughout California visit wwwccspartnershiporgresourcescommunity-schools-partnerships
Cities and Schools Playing Well Together Pays Off for Children and Families continued
Teens as well as younger students benefit from community
schools partnerships
Letrsquos face it when it comes to most projects the entitlement process can get quite stressful but it doesnrsquot have to With the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council on your side yoursquoll get through the entitlement process in a more timely efficient and cost effective manner
Call 5105684788 or visit wwwNCCRCorg for more information
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg10
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 11
The new school year offers an opportunity to work with local schools to ensure that students in your community have safe ways to walk and bike to school In addition to improving safety Safe Routes to School programs provide many community benefits such as promoting healthy lifestyle habits and reducing busing costs and traffic congestion
New Funding StructureThe funding structure for the Safe Routes to School programs changed in 2014 however all the same types of projects and programs are eligible for funding The program is now funded through the statersquos larger Active Transportation Program along with other types of walking and biking projects not associated with schools
Approximately $360 million in competitive grants will be awarded in California this year Half of these grants mdash portions of which are reserved for disadvantaged communities and Safe Routes to School programs mdash will be awarded by Caltrans through a statewide competition
The other half of the funds will be passed through to regional transportation planning agencies which will make grants to local communities and other qualified recipients Eighty percent of the pass-through funds are earmarked for large urban regions The remaining 20 percent of the funds is reserved for rural areas
The first round of proposals was due in May The next appli-cation period opens this fall For more information on project selection criteria and proposal deadlines visit wwwcatccagovprogramsATPhtm
Safe Routes to School Online ToolkitThe Institute for Local Government (ILG) has developed an online toolkit (at wwwca-ilgorgSRTS-toolkit) to support cities schools and county officials and their executive staff who are working to promote pedestrian and bike safety for students and to expand active transportation choices for all residents through Safe Routes to School and other programs
The online toolkit includes
bull A guide to getting started including questions to ask and the conditions that must be in place to implement Safe Routes to School and encourage more active forms of local transportation
bull Anoverviewofhowindividualsagenciesdepartmentsandplanning processes can influence transportation infrastructure in California
bull FundingsourcesincludinginformationontheActiveTransportation Program funds nongovernmental funding sources and the benefits of forming partnerships and
bull Tools to help plan implement monitor and finance programs and facilities that support nonmotorized (or ldquoactiverdquo) transportation and examples of communities that have implemented these tools
By considering Safe Routes to School in the regional context of transportation and land-use policies and plans local decision-makers can bring together multiple resources to create areas where students and the community have safe enjoyable places to walk and bike Collaboration and coordination across local and regional jurisdictions are smart ways to foster active communities By using Safe Routes to School as a platform to collaborate across jurisdictions local decision-makers can leverage funding and coordinate community infrastructure investments
Kick Off the School Year With
Safe Routes to School
News From the Institute for Local Government
supporting members GameTime Safeway-Mallory and TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control) Please visit their booths to learn more about these products and services The drawing will be held Friday Sept 5 during the Annual Business Meeting which begins at noon Be sure to watch for entry details inside the Expo Hall entrance You must be present at the closing General Assembly to win
league partner speaker tHeatersThe League Partner Speaker Theaters located in the Expo Hall present speak-ers on a variety of interests for cities statewide These Expo sessions highlight successful examples of public-private partnerships as well as case studies of in-novative projects and programs that have worked in California cities Hear from elected officials city staff and industry experts who have found creative solutions to some of the challenging problems that cities face
networking opportunitiesThe conference offers attendees a multi-tude of ways to connect with colleagues and experts from throughout the state to discuss common concerns exchange ideas and share solutions Networking
Join city officials from throughout California at the League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo to attend educational sessions and hear speakers with inspiring ideas to better serve your city and residents Visit the Expo Hall to find state-of-the-art prod-ucts and cost-saving services and explore the League Partner Speaker Theaters
expo and grand prize giveawayThis yearrsquos Expo will showcase more than 230 exhibitors including over 60 first- time exhibitors Be sure to schedule time to meet with vendors and learn how your city can benefit from their products services and resources The Expo Grand Opening held in conjunction with the Host City Reception will run from 500 to 700 pm on Wednesday Sept 3 The Expo will be open on Thursday Sept 4 with new extended hours from 900 am to 400 pm
A Grand Prize will be given away during this yearrsquos conference Your city could be the lucky winner of a $3000 voucher to spend on any US Communities vendor US Communities is the League-sponsored government purchasing cooperative de-signed to save local agencies money Three Expo exhibitors are also US Communities
Anna Swanson is conference marketing coordinator for the League and can be reached at aswansoncacitiesorg
by anna swanson
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsPREviEw
A
NNUAL CONFERENC
E
LO
S A
N
GELES SEPTEMBER 3
- 5
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg12
events held throughout the conference will include gatherings hosted by the Leaguersquos diversity caucuses regional divisions and League Partners
league professional departments Eleven professional departments make up the League all of which play an integral part in the development and delivery of educational events and networking These departments comprise
1 City attorneys
2 City clerks
3 City managers
4 Community services
5 Fire chiefs
6 Fiscal officers
7 Mayors and council members
8 Personnel and employee relations
9 Planning and community development
10 Police chiefs and
11 Public works officers
Each professional department is repre-sented on the board of directors and plays a key role in League policy-making Most department business meetings will be held on Wednesday Sept 3
regional divisionsThe Leaguersquos regional divisions function as a grassroots advocacy team and give city officials a way to become more involved in activities that reinforce the quality of life in their communities The divisions provide the League board of directors with a diverse range of perspectives and give a voice to member cities throughout the state All divisions are staffed locally by the Leaguersquos regional public affairs managers Some League divisions hold networking events during the conference Contact your regional public affairs manager (wwwcacitiesorgyourmanager) for more information
brown aCt requirements and league ConferenCesThe Brown Act also referred to as Californiarsquos Open Meeting Law permits a majority of the members of a legislative
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsbody to attend a conference (or similar gathering open to the public) that ad-dresses issues of general interest to the public or public agencies of the type rep-resented by the legislative body However a majority of the members cannot discuss among themselves mdash other than as part of the scheduled program mdash business of a specific nature that is within the local agencyrsquos jurisdiction
The League has long been a strong advocate for open government and transparency Cities throughout California continue to comply with the requirements of the Brown Act even though the Legislature has suspended several of its provisions for a three-year period City officials believe that this compliance serves the best in-terests of their communities and helps to foster transparency in local government
more information onlineVisit the annual conference page on the League website at wwwcacitiesorgAC to plan your conference schedule
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 13
1800 HoardersSteri-Clean
3Di
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AECOM
Accela2
Access Products
Active Bidder
Advanced GeoEnvironmental Inc
Alamo Capital
Alliance Resource Consulting LLC
America In Bloom
American Fidelity Assurance Company
American Geotechnical Inc
American Honda Motor Co Inc
Amplified Public Sector
AndersonPenna Partners Inc
Arborjet
Asphalt Zipper
Atkins
Avery Associates
BTI Appraisal
Badger Meter Inc
Best Best amp Krieger LLP12
Best Friends Animal Society
Blais amp Associates
Bob Murray amp Associates
Bolt Staffing Service
BonTerra Consulting
Borrego Solar Systems Inc
Burke Williams amp Sorensen LLP12
Burrtec Waste Industries Inc2
CH2M HILL
CMB Regional Centers
CRW Systems Inc
CSG Consultants Inc
California Air Resources Board
California Association of Code Enforcement Officers
California Building Officials
California Consulting LLC
California Contract Cities Association
California Department of Motor Vehicles
California Department of Veterans Affairs
California Department of Water Resources
California Department of Water ResourcesDrought
California Fuel Cell Partnership
California Housing Finance Authority
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
California Nevada Cement Association
California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA)
California Product Stewardship Council
California State Board of Equalization
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
CalCERTS Inc
CalPERS
expo exHibitors League Partners appear in teal
continued on page 16
annual Conference preview
1 ndash Institute for Local Government Partner 2 ndash CitiPAC supporter List current as of Aug 1 2014 Visit us at wwwcacitiesorg2014expo
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Expo Exhibitors continued from page 14
CalRecycle
CalTRUST
Careers In Government
Carl Warren amp Company
Champions Funding LLC
Charles Abbott Associates
Chevron Energy Solutions
Citrus Pest amp Disease Prevention Program
City Clerks Association of California
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Ventures
Clean City
CleanStreet
Climatec BTG
Clipper Creek Inc
Colonial Life
Comcate Inc
Community Champions
Credit Bureau Associates
Crown Castle International Inc
DEACERO
DN Tanks
Dapeer Rosenblit amp Litvak LLP
Dart Container
David Taussig amp Associates Inc
Digital Ally Inc
Dudek
Earth Systems
eCivis
EcoCentre
Embers Out
enCode Plus
Energy From Shale
Energy Management Services
Energy Upgrade California
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Evonik Cyro LLC
EYE Lighting International
Federal Highway Administration
Fieldman Rolapp amp Associates Inc
Fire Recovery USA
FirstSouthwest
Forbo Flooring Systems
Foundation Technology
FUELMASTERSYN-TECH SYSTEMS INC
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continued
GPS Insight
GST
GameTime
George Hills Company Inc
GeoStabilization International
Good Energy LP
GovDeals Inc
Grainger
Graphic Solutions
Great-West Financial
Griffin Structures Inc
HAI Hirsch amp Associates Inc Landscape Architects
HdL Companies
HEAL Cities Campaign
HMC Architects
Cloud-Based Solutions
Public Access
Mobile Computing
Tyler is thereWherever yoursquore headed
Scan now to rev iew case s tud ies
Wherever public sector offices are working to serve the
public Tyler is there We make it our mission to improve
the way local government and schools take care of
business by increasing efficiency improving information
sharing and making their jobs easier Public access
Cloud-based solutions Mobile computing Thatrsquos
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Expo Exhibitors continued
HR Green Inc
Heritage Bag Company
HydroPoint Data Systems
I-Bank
IE Regional Composting
ING
ITEM Ltd
IN GOD WE TRUSTmdashAMERICA INC
Integrated Media Systems
Intermountain
International Municipal Signal Association Far West
International Parking Design
International TreeScapes LLC
JM Eagle
Jamboree Housing Corporation
Jefferies LLC
Jere Melo Foundation
Johnson Controls
Jones amp Mayer
Kaiser Permanente
Kaizen InfoSource LLC
Kasdan Simonds Weber amp Vaughan LLP
Keenan amp Associates2
Kosmont Companies amp Auctioncom
LECET Southwest
LINC Housing
LPA Inc
Laserfiche
Library Systems amp Services
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Listen Technologies Corporation
Live Earth Products Inc
Local Search Association
LogicTree IT Solutions Inc
Los Angeles City Employees Association
MCE Corporation
MNS Engineers Inc
Mallory Safety and Supply
Matrix Consulting Group
MelRok LLC
Meyers Nave12
Mountain States Wholesale Nursery
MuniServices
NBS
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS
National League of Cities
National Life Group
NerdWallet
Newport Pacific Capital Family of Companies
Nexus eWater
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
Omni-Means Ltd
OpenGovcom
OppSites
Otto Environmental Systems North America
PARS
PERC Water
Pacific Gas and Electric Company2
1 ndash Institute for Local Government Partner 2 ndash CitiPAC supporter List current as of Aug 1 2014 Visit us at wwwcacitiesorg2014expo
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Paragon Partners Ltd
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Expo Exhibitors continued
Play Unplugged
Point amp Pay
Precision Civil Engineering Inc
Presidio Graduate School
Public Financial Management Group
Public Restroom Company
Q-Star Technology
Quad Knopf
RBF Consulting a company of Michael Baker Corporation
RJM Design Group Inc
RKA Consulting Group
RSG Inc
Ralph Andersen and Associates
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP (Public Law Group)12
Renovate America
Republic Services2
Retail Strategies LLC
SSA Landscape Architects Inc
STV
Saber
Safeguard Properties
SafeSorb
Salsbury IndustriesMailboxescom
San Bernardino Associated Governments
Schneider Electric2
Security Lines US
Sensus
SERVPRO
Severn Trent Services
Siemens
SIGMAnet Inc
SimTek Fence
SmartCitiesPrevailorg
Smartcover by Hadronex
Sol Inc
Southern California Bronze Company
Southern California Edison
Southern California Gas Company
Southern California Library Cooperative
SouthTech Systems
Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Sportsplex USA
Springsted Incorporated
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Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc
State Water Resources Control Board
Stifel
SyTech Solutions
TAPCO
TBWB Strategies
TNT Fireworks
Tanko Lighting
Telefonix
The Citadel Group
The Energy Network
The Hybrid Shop
The United States Conference of Mayors
TOTER WASTEQUIP
Transtech Engineers Inc
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US Communities
US Flood Control Corp
USA Properties Fund Inc
Union Pacific Railroad
United Rentals
United Storm Water Inc
University of La Verne
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Valley Vista Services Inc
Vanir Construction Management Inc
Visa
Vision Internet
Walker Parking Consultants Engineers Inc
Water Replenishment District of Southern California
Wells Fargo
West Coast Arborists Inc
Willdan
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
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How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg26
Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
the statersquos limited
water supply at
risk of contamination
from explosive
methane and cancer-
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
California Apartment AssociationHanson Bridgett LLP12
JPMorgan Chase amp Co
Lewis Investment Company2
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James RamosSan Manuel Band of
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Berliner CohenBlue Line Transfer Inc2
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CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
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Josie Gonzales2
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Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
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Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
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Studio T SQ2
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Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
Waste Management2
West Builders2
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BUILDING AMERICAreg
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Accela2 Advanced Disposal2
Alvarez-Glasman amp Colvin2
Amador Valley Industries2
American Forest amp Paper Association
AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
CMTCCalPortland2
CarpenterRobbins Commercial
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Cerrell AssociatesColantuono amp Levin2
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 11
The new school year offers an opportunity to work with local schools to ensure that students in your community have safe ways to walk and bike to school In addition to improving safety Safe Routes to School programs provide many community benefits such as promoting healthy lifestyle habits and reducing busing costs and traffic congestion
New Funding StructureThe funding structure for the Safe Routes to School programs changed in 2014 however all the same types of projects and programs are eligible for funding The program is now funded through the statersquos larger Active Transportation Program along with other types of walking and biking projects not associated with schools
Approximately $360 million in competitive grants will be awarded in California this year Half of these grants mdash portions of which are reserved for disadvantaged communities and Safe Routes to School programs mdash will be awarded by Caltrans through a statewide competition
The other half of the funds will be passed through to regional transportation planning agencies which will make grants to local communities and other qualified recipients Eighty percent of the pass-through funds are earmarked for large urban regions The remaining 20 percent of the funds is reserved for rural areas
The first round of proposals was due in May The next appli-cation period opens this fall For more information on project selection criteria and proposal deadlines visit wwwcatccagovprogramsATPhtm
Safe Routes to School Online ToolkitThe Institute for Local Government (ILG) has developed an online toolkit (at wwwca-ilgorgSRTS-toolkit) to support cities schools and county officials and their executive staff who are working to promote pedestrian and bike safety for students and to expand active transportation choices for all residents through Safe Routes to School and other programs
The online toolkit includes
bull A guide to getting started including questions to ask and the conditions that must be in place to implement Safe Routes to School and encourage more active forms of local transportation
bull Anoverviewofhowindividualsagenciesdepartmentsandplanning processes can influence transportation infrastructure in California
bull FundingsourcesincludinginformationontheActiveTransportation Program funds nongovernmental funding sources and the benefits of forming partnerships and
bull Tools to help plan implement monitor and finance programs and facilities that support nonmotorized (or ldquoactiverdquo) transportation and examples of communities that have implemented these tools
By considering Safe Routes to School in the regional context of transportation and land-use policies and plans local decision-makers can bring together multiple resources to create areas where students and the community have safe enjoyable places to walk and bike Collaboration and coordination across local and regional jurisdictions are smart ways to foster active communities By using Safe Routes to School as a platform to collaborate across jurisdictions local decision-makers can leverage funding and coordinate community infrastructure investments
Kick Off the School Year With
Safe Routes to School
News From the Institute for Local Government
supporting members GameTime Safeway-Mallory and TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control) Please visit their booths to learn more about these products and services The drawing will be held Friday Sept 5 during the Annual Business Meeting which begins at noon Be sure to watch for entry details inside the Expo Hall entrance You must be present at the closing General Assembly to win
league partner speaker tHeatersThe League Partner Speaker Theaters located in the Expo Hall present speak-ers on a variety of interests for cities statewide These Expo sessions highlight successful examples of public-private partnerships as well as case studies of in-novative projects and programs that have worked in California cities Hear from elected officials city staff and industry experts who have found creative solutions to some of the challenging problems that cities face
networking opportunitiesThe conference offers attendees a multi-tude of ways to connect with colleagues and experts from throughout the state to discuss common concerns exchange ideas and share solutions Networking
Join city officials from throughout California at the League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo to attend educational sessions and hear speakers with inspiring ideas to better serve your city and residents Visit the Expo Hall to find state-of-the-art prod-ucts and cost-saving services and explore the League Partner Speaker Theaters
expo and grand prize giveawayThis yearrsquos Expo will showcase more than 230 exhibitors including over 60 first- time exhibitors Be sure to schedule time to meet with vendors and learn how your city can benefit from their products services and resources The Expo Grand Opening held in conjunction with the Host City Reception will run from 500 to 700 pm on Wednesday Sept 3 The Expo will be open on Thursday Sept 4 with new extended hours from 900 am to 400 pm
A Grand Prize will be given away during this yearrsquos conference Your city could be the lucky winner of a $3000 voucher to spend on any US Communities vendor US Communities is the League-sponsored government purchasing cooperative de-signed to save local agencies money Three Expo exhibitors are also US Communities
Anna Swanson is conference marketing coordinator for the League and can be reached at aswansoncacitiesorg
by anna swanson
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsPREviEw
A
NNUAL CONFERENC
E
LO
S A
N
GELES SEPTEMBER 3
- 5
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg12
events held throughout the conference will include gatherings hosted by the Leaguersquos diversity caucuses regional divisions and League Partners
league professional departments Eleven professional departments make up the League all of which play an integral part in the development and delivery of educational events and networking These departments comprise
1 City attorneys
2 City clerks
3 City managers
4 Community services
5 Fire chiefs
6 Fiscal officers
7 Mayors and council members
8 Personnel and employee relations
9 Planning and community development
10 Police chiefs and
11 Public works officers
Each professional department is repre-sented on the board of directors and plays a key role in League policy-making Most department business meetings will be held on Wednesday Sept 3
regional divisionsThe Leaguersquos regional divisions function as a grassroots advocacy team and give city officials a way to become more involved in activities that reinforce the quality of life in their communities The divisions provide the League board of directors with a diverse range of perspectives and give a voice to member cities throughout the state All divisions are staffed locally by the Leaguersquos regional public affairs managers Some League divisions hold networking events during the conference Contact your regional public affairs manager (wwwcacitiesorgyourmanager) for more information
brown aCt requirements and league ConferenCesThe Brown Act also referred to as Californiarsquos Open Meeting Law permits a majority of the members of a legislative
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsbody to attend a conference (or similar gathering open to the public) that ad-dresses issues of general interest to the public or public agencies of the type rep-resented by the legislative body However a majority of the members cannot discuss among themselves mdash other than as part of the scheduled program mdash business of a specific nature that is within the local agencyrsquos jurisdiction
The League has long been a strong advocate for open government and transparency Cities throughout California continue to comply with the requirements of the Brown Act even though the Legislature has suspended several of its provisions for a three-year period City officials believe that this compliance serves the best in-terests of their communities and helps to foster transparency in local government
more information onlineVisit the annual conference page on the League website at wwwcacitiesorgAC to plan your conference schedule
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 13
1800 HoardersSteri-Clean
3Di
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AECOM
Accela2
Access Products
Active Bidder
Advanced GeoEnvironmental Inc
Alamo Capital
Alliance Resource Consulting LLC
America In Bloom
American Fidelity Assurance Company
American Geotechnical Inc
American Honda Motor Co Inc
Amplified Public Sector
AndersonPenna Partners Inc
Arborjet
Asphalt Zipper
Atkins
Avery Associates
BTI Appraisal
Badger Meter Inc
Best Best amp Krieger LLP12
Best Friends Animal Society
Blais amp Associates
Bob Murray amp Associates
Bolt Staffing Service
BonTerra Consulting
Borrego Solar Systems Inc
Burke Williams amp Sorensen LLP12
Burrtec Waste Industries Inc2
CH2M HILL
CMB Regional Centers
CRW Systems Inc
CSG Consultants Inc
California Air Resources Board
California Association of Code Enforcement Officers
California Building Officials
California Consulting LLC
California Contract Cities Association
California Department of Motor Vehicles
California Department of Veterans Affairs
California Department of Water Resources
California Department of Water ResourcesDrought
California Fuel Cell Partnership
California Housing Finance Authority
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
California Nevada Cement Association
California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA)
California Product Stewardship Council
California State Board of Equalization
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
CalCERTS Inc
CalPERS
expo exHibitors League Partners appear in teal
continued on page 16
annual Conference preview
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Expo Exhibitors continued from page 14
CalRecycle
CalTRUST
Careers In Government
Carl Warren amp Company
Champions Funding LLC
Charles Abbott Associates
Chevron Energy Solutions
Citrus Pest amp Disease Prevention Program
City Clerks Association of California
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Ventures
Clean City
CleanStreet
Climatec BTG
Clipper Creek Inc
Colonial Life
Comcate Inc
Community Champions
Credit Bureau Associates
Crown Castle International Inc
DEACERO
DN Tanks
Dapeer Rosenblit amp Litvak LLP
Dart Container
David Taussig amp Associates Inc
Digital Ally Inc
Dudek
Earth Systems
eCivis
EcoCentre
Embers Out
enCode Plus
Energy From Shale
Energy Management Services
Energy Upgrade California
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Evonik Cyro LLC
EYE Lighting International
Federal Highway Administration
Fieldman Rolapp amp Associates Inc
Fire Recovery USA
FirstSouthwest
Forbo Flooring Systems
Foundation Technology
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GPS Insight
GST
GameTime
George Hills Company Inc
GeoStabilization International
Good Energy LP
GovDeals Inc
Grainger
Graphic Solutions
Great-West Financial
Griffin Structures Inc
HAI Hirsch amp Associates Inc Landscape Architects
HdL Companies
HEAL Cities Campaign
HMC Architects
Cloud-Based Solutions
Public Access
Mobile Computing
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Expo Exhibitors continued
HR Green Inc
Heritage Bag Company
HydroPoint Data Systems
I-Bank
IE Regional Composting
ING
ITEM Ltd
IN GOD WE TRUSTmdashAMERICA INC
Integrated Media Systems
Intermountain
International Municipal Signal Association Far West
International Parking Design
International TreeScapes LLC
JM Eagle
Jamboree Housing Corporation
Jefferies LLC
Jere Melo Foundation
Johnson Controls
Jones amp Mayer
Kaiser Permanente
Kaizen InfoSource LLC
Kasdan Simonds Weber amp Vaughan LLP
Keenan amp Associates2
Kosmont Companies amp Auctioncom
LECET Southwest
LINC Housing
LPA Inc
Laserfiche
Library Systems amp Services
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Listen Technologies Corporation
Live Earth Products Inc
Local Search Association
LogicTree IT Solutions Inc
Los Angeles City Employees Association
MCE Corporation
MNS Engineers Inc
Mallory Safety and Supply
Matrix Consulting Group
MelRok LLC
Meyers Nave12
Mountain States Wholesale Nursery
MuniServices
NBS
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS
National League of Cities
National Life Group
NerdWallet
Newport Pacific Capital Family of Companies
Nexus eWater
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
Omni-Means Ltd
OpenGovcom
OppSites
Otto Environmental Systems North America
PARS
PERC Water
Pacific Gas and Electric Company2
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Expo Exhibitors continued
Play Unplugged
Point amp Pay
Precision Civil Engineering Inc
Presidio Graduate School
Public Financial Management Group
Public Restroom Company
Q-Star Technology
Quad Knopf
RBF Consulting a company of Michael Baker Corporation
RJM Design Group Inc
RKA Consulting Group
RSG Inc
Ralph Andersen and Associates
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP (Public Law Group)12
Renovate America
Republic Services2
Retail Strategies LLC
SSA Landscape Architects Inc
STV
Saber
Safeguard Properties
SafeSorb
Salsbury IndustriesMailboxescom
San Bernardino Associated Governments
Schneider Electric2
Security Lines US
Sensus
SERVPRO
Severn Trent Services
Siemens
SIGMAnet Inc
SimTek Fence
SmartCitiesPrevailorg
Smartcover by Hadronex
Sol Inc
Southern California Bronze Company
Southern California Edison
Southern California Gas Company
Southern California Library Cooperative
SouthTech Systems
Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Sportsplex USA
Springsted Incorporated
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Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc
State Water Resources Control Board
Stifel
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TAPCO
TBWB Strategies
TNT Fireworks
Tanko Lighting
Telefonix
The Citadel Group
The Energy Network
The Hybrid Shop
The United States Conference of Mayors
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Transtech Engineers Inc
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
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Union Pacific Railroad
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United Storm Water Inc
University of La Verne
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Valley Vista Services Inc
Vanir Construction Management Inc
Visa
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Walker Parking Consultants Engineers Inc
Water Replenishment District of Southern California
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
OIL amp GASRECOVERY
BRINEDISPOSAL
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
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Fracking
continued
How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg26
Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
the statersquos limited
water supply at
risk of contamination
from explosive
methane and cancer-
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
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Western City September 2014 39
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
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The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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supporting members GameTime Safeway-Mallory and TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control) Please visit their booths to learn more about these products and services The drawing will be held Friday Sept 5 during the Annual Business Meeting which begins at noon Be sure to watch for entry details inside the Expo Hall entrance You must be present at the closing General Assembly to win
league partner speaker tHeatersThe League Partner Speaker Theaters located in the Expo Hall present speak-ers on a variety of interests for cities statewide These Expo sessions highlight successful examples of public-private partnerships as well as case studies of in-novative projects and programs that have worked in California cities Hear from elected officials city staff and industry experts who have found creative solutions to some of the challenging problems that cities face
networking opportunitiesThe conference offers attendees a multi-tude of ways to connect with colleagues and experts from throughout the state to discuss common concerns exchange ideas and share solutions Networking
Join city officials from throughout California at the League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference amp Expo to attend educational sessions and hear speakers with inspiring ideas to better serve your city and residents Visit the Expo Hall to find state-of-the-art prod-ucts and cost-saving services and explore the League Partner Speaker Theaters
expo and grand prize giveawayThis yearrsquos Expo will showcase more than 230 exhibitors including over 60 first- time exhibitors Be sure to schedule time to meet with vendors and learn how your city can benefit from their products services and resources The Expo Grand Opening held in conjunction with the Host City Reception will run from 500 to 700 pm on Wednesday Sept 3 The Expo will be open on Thursday Sept 4 with new extended hours from 900 am to 400 pm
A Grand Prize will be given away during this yearrsquos conference Your city could be the lucky winner of a $3000 voucher to spend on any US Communities vendor US Communities is the League-sponsored government purchasing cooperative de-signed to save local agencies money Three Expo exhibitors are also US Communities
Anna Swanson is conference marketing coordinator for the League and can be reached at aswansoncacitiesorg
by anna swanson
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsPREviEw
A
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events held throughout the conference will include gatherings hosted by the Leaguersquos diversity caucuses regional divisions and League Partners
league professional departments Eleven professional departments make up the League all of which play an integral part in the development and delivery of educational events and networking These departments comprise
1 City attorneys
2 City clerks
3 City managers
4 Community services
5 Fire chiefs
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7 Mayors and council members
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10 Police chiefs and
11 Public works officers
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regional divisionsThe Leaguersquos regional divisions function as a grassroots advocacy team and give city officials a way to become more involved in activities that reinforce the quality of life in their communities The divisions provide the League board of directors with a diverse range of perspectives and give a voice to member cities throughout the state All divisions are staffed locally by the Leaguersquos regional public affairs managers Some League divisions hold networking events during the conference Contact your regional public affairs manager (wwwcacitiesorgyourmanager) for more information
brown aCt requirements and league ConferenCesThe Brown Act also referred to as Californiarsquos Open Meeting Law permits a majority of the members of a legislative
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsbody to attend a conference (or similar gathering open to the public) that ad-dresses issues of general interest to the public or public agencies of the type rep-resented by the legislative body However a majority of the members cannot discuss among themselves mdash other than as part of the scheduled program mdash business of a specific nature that is within the local agencyrsquos jurisdiction
The League has long been a strong advocate for open government and transparency Cities throughout California continue to comply with the requirements of the Brown Act even though the Legislature has suspended several of its provisions for a three-year period City officials believe that this compliance serves the best in-terests of their communities and helps to foster transparency in local government
more information onlineVisit the annual conference page on the League website at wwwcacitiesorgAC to plan your conference schedule
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 13
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Advanced GeoEnvironmental Inc
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Alliance Resource Consulting LLC
America In Bloom
American Fidelity Assurance Company
American Geotechnical Inc
American Honda Motor Co Inc
Amplified Public Sector
AndersonPenna Partners Inc
Arborjet
Asphalt Zipper
Atkins
Avery Associates
BTI Appraisal
Badger Meter Inc
Best Best amp Krieger LLP12
Best Friends Animal Society
Blais amp Associates
Bob Murray amp Associates
Bolt Staffing Service
BonTerra Consulting
Borrego Solar Systems Inc
Burke Williams amp Sorensen LLP12
Burrtec Waste Industries Inc2
CH2M HILL
CMB Regional Centers
CRW Systems Inc
CSG Consultants Inc
California Air Resources Board
California Association of Code Enforcement Officers
California Building Officials
California Consulting LLC
California Contract Cities Association
California Department of Motor Vehicles
California Department of Veterans Affairs
California Department of Water Resources
California Department of Water ResourcesDrought
California Fuel Cell Partnership
California Housing Finance Authority
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California Nevada Cement Association
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California Product Stewardship Council
California State Board of Equalization
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expo exHibitors League Partners appear in teal
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CalRecycle
CalTRUST
Careers In Government
Carl Warren amp Company
Champions Funding LLC
Charles Abbott Associates
Chevron Energy Solutions
Citrus Pest amp Disease Prevention Program
City Clerks Association of California
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Ventures
Clean City
CleanStreet
Climatec BTG
Clipper Creek Inc
Colonial Life
Comcate Inc
Community Champions
Credit Bureau Associates
Crown Castle International Inc
DEACERO
DN Tanks
Dapeer Rosenblit amp Litvak LLP
Dart Container
David Taussig amp Associates Inc
Digital Ally Inc
Dudek
Earth Systems
eCivis
EcoCentre
Embers Out
enCode Plus
Energy From Shale
Energy Management Services
Energy Upgrade California
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Evonik Cyro LLC
EYE Lighting International
Federal Highway Administration
Fieldman Rolapp amp Associates Inc
Fire Recovery USA
FirstSouthwest
Forbo Flooring Systems
Foundation Technology
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Good Energy LP
GovDeals Inc
Grainger
Graphic Solutions
Great-West Financial
Griffin Structures Inc
HAI Hirsch amp Associates Inc Landscape Architects
HdL Companies
HEAL Cities Campaign
HMC Architects
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HydroPoint Data Systems
I-Bank
IE Regional Composting
ING
ITEM Ltd
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Integrated Media Systems
Intermountain
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Laserfiche
Library Systems amp Services
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Local Search Association
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Los Angeles City Employees Association
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Mallory Safety and Supply
Matrix Consulting Group
MelRok LLC
Meyers Nave12
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National League of Cities
National Life Group
NerdWallet
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Nexus eWater
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Omni-Means Ltd
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Otto Environmental Systems North America
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Public Restroom Company
Q-Star Technology
Quad Knopf
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Ralph Andersen and Associates
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP (Public Law Group)12
Renovate America
Republic Services2
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SSA Landscape Architects Inc
STV
Saber
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SafeSorb
Salsbury IndustriesMailboxescom
San Bernardino Associated Governments
Schneider Electric2
Security Lines US
Sensus
SERVPRO
Severn Trent Services
Siemens
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SimTek Fence
SmartCitiesPrevailorg
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
OIL amp GASRECOVERY
BRINEDISPOSAL
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continued
How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg26
Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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water supply at
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methane and cancer-
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
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Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
Western City September 2014 39
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
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wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
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P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
California Apartment AssociationHanson Bridgett LLP12
JPMorgan Chase amp Co
Lewis Investment Company2
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Meyers Nave12
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP12
Republic Services Inc2
Sherwin-WilliamsYoung Homes2
1 ndash Institute for Local Government supporter 2 ndash CITIPAC supporter Join the Partners Program TodayContact Mike Egan | (916) 658-8271 | egancacitiesorg
Gold ($10000+)
Thank you to all of the 2014 League Partners
Platinum ($15000+)
Silver ($5000+)
Bronze ($3000+)
Basic ($1000+)
AMR2
ATampTCharles Abbott Associates2
California amp Nevada IBEW NECA Labor-Management
Cooperation TrustCalifornia Grocers Association2
California Restaurant Association
DW Development2
Dart Container Corp2
ecoATMEMS Management2
Goldfarb amp Lipman LLP Greenwaste Recovery Inc2
Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
NBS Northrop Grumman
The Olson Company2
Prometheus Real EstateGroup Inc2
James RamosSan Manuel Band of
Mission Indians2
Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
Willdan
Accretive Realtors2
AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
Ashwood ConstructionAthens Services2 Avery Associates2
Berliner CohenBlue Line Transfer Inc2
Bowlby Group Inc2
CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
Diamond Hills Auto2
Dokken Engineering2
Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
Fresno Police Officers Association
GHD Inc2
Josie Gonzales2
Gresham Savage Nolan amp Tilden PCInnisfree Ventures2
JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
amp Vaughan LLPKosmont CompaniesLaBarge Industries2
Livermore Sanitation2
Marchetti Construction Inc2
Morley Brothers LLC2
Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
Napa Recycling2
Potential IndustriesRabobank2
Rancho San Gorgonio2
Riverside Construction2
San Mateo County Association of Realtors2
Santa Monica Police Officers AssociationSeifel Consulting Inc
Severn Trent Environmental2
Sobrato Organization2
Specialty Solid Waste amp Recycling2
Studio T SQ2
Swinerton ManagementTownsend Public Affairs Inc2
Van Scoyoc Associates2
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
Waste Management2
West Builders2
Partial list as of 7312014
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2
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2
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Accela2 Advanced Disposal2
Alvarez-Glasman amp Colvin2
Amador Valley Industries2
American Forest amp Paper Association
AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
CMTCCalPortland2
CarpenterRobbins Commercial
Real Estate Inc
Cerrell AssociatesColantuono amp Levin2
CORE Public Affairs2
Desert Valley Medical Group IncPrime Healthcare2
EampJ Gallo2
Edgewood Partners Insurance CenterFortis Quay Inc
GDQ Law2
Garaventa Enterprises2 Geo-Logic Associates2
Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd amp Gin LLP
Hill International2
Holliday Rock CompanyJefferies LLC
Library Systems amp Services LLC
Marin Sanitary Service2 Matarango Inc2
Michael amp Robinson LLP Mid Valley Disposal2
Mitsubishi Cement 2
Molycorp2
Bob Murray amp Associates
National ADA Accrediting amp Consulting Inc 2
PARSPhase II2
Pacific Rail2 Peters Engineering2
Piper Jaffray2
Precision Engineering Inc2 Prime Healthcare2
Psomas2
Quad Knopf 2
Kenneth Ramirez2
Recology2
Robson Homes LLC2
San Bernardino County Safety Employees2
San Bernardino Police Officers Association
Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians2
Schneider Electric2
Stradling Yocca Carlson amp Rauth
SummerHill Homes2
Tripepi Smith amp Associates2
TREH Development2
Urban Futures2
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12 2
events held throughout the conference will include gatherings hosted by the Leaguersquos diversity caucuses regional divisions and League Partners
league professional departments Eleven professional departments make up the League all of which play an integral part in the development and delivery of educational events and networking These departments comprise
1 City attorneys
2 City clerks
3 City managers
4 Community services
5 Fire chiefs
6 Fiscal officers
7 Mayors and council members
8 Personnel and employee relations
9 Planning and community development
10 Police chiefs and
11 Public works officers
Each professional department is repre-sented on the board of directors and plays a key role in League policy-making Most department business meetings will be held on Wednesday Sept 3
regional divisionsThe Leaguersquos regional divisions function as a grassroots advocacy team and give city officials a way to become more involved in activities that reinforce the quality of life in their communities The divisions provide the League board of directors with a diverse range of perspectives and give a voice to member cities throughout the state All divisions are staffed locally by the Leaguersquos regional public affairs managers Some League divisions hold networking events during the conference Contact your regional public affairs manager (wwwcacitiesorgyourmanager) for more information
brown aCt requirements and league ConferenCesThe Brown Act also referred to as Californiarsquos Open Meeting Law permits a majority of the members of a legislative
2014 annual ConferenCe amp expo HigHligHtsbody to attend a conference (or similar gathering open to the public) that ad-dresses issues of general interest to the public or public agencies of the type rep-resented by the legislative body However a majority of the members cannot discuss among themselves mdash other than as part of the scheduled program mdash business of a specific nature that is within the local agencyrsquos jurisdiction
The League has long been a strong advocate for open government and transparency Cities throughout California continue to comply with the requirements of the Brown Act even though the Legislature has suspended several of its provisions for a three-year period City officials believe that this compliance serves the best in-terests of their communities and helps to foster transparency in local government
more information onlineVisit the annual conference page on the League website at wwwcacitiesorgAC to plan your conference schedule
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 13
1800 HoardersSteri-Clean
3Di
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AECOM
Accela2
Access Products
Active Bidder
Advanced GeoEnvironmental Inc
Alamo Capital
Alliance Resource Consulting LLC
America In Bloom
American Fidelity Assurance Company
American Geotechnical Inc
American Honda Motor Co Inc
Amplified Public Sector
AndersonPenna Partners Inc
Arborjet
Asphalt Zipper
Atkins
Avery Associates
BTI Appraisal
Badger Meter Inc
Best Best amp Krieger LLP12
Best Friends Animal Society
Blais amp Associates
Bob Murray amp Associates
Bolt Staffing Service
BonTerra Consulting
Borrego Solar Systems Inc
Burke Williams amp Sorensen LLP12
Burrtec Waste Industries Inc2
CH2M HILL
CMB Regional Centers
CRW Systems Inc
CSG Consultants Inc
California Air Resources Board
California Association of Code Enforcement Officers
California Building Officials
California Consulting LLC
California Contract Cities Association
California Department of Motor Vehicles
California Department of Veterans Affairs
California Department of Water Resources
California Department of Water ResourcesDrought
California Fuel Cell Partnership
California Housing Finance Authority
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
California Nevada Cement Association
California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA)
California Product Stewardship Council
California State Board of Equalization
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
CalCERTS Inc
CalPERS
expo exHibitors League Partners appear in teal
continued on page 16
annual Conference preview
1 ndash Institute for Local Government Partner 2 ndash CitiPAC supporter List current as of Aug 1 2014 Visit us at wwwcacitiesorg2014expo
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg14
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 15
Expo Exhibitors continued from page 14
CalRecycle
CalTRUST
Careers In Government
Carl Warren amp Company
Champions Funding LLC
Charles Abbott Associates
Chevron Energy Solutions
Citrus Pest amp Disease Prevention Program
City Clerks Association of California
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Ventures
Clean City
CleanStreet
Climatec BTG
Clipper Creek Inc
Colonial Life
Comcate Inc
Community Champions
Credit Bureau Associates
Crown Castle International Inc
DEACERO
DN Tanks
Dapeer Rosenblit amp Litvak LLP
Dart Container
David Taussig amp Associates Inc
Digital Ally Inc
Dudek
Earth Systems
eCivis
EcoCentre
Embers Out
enCode Plus
Energy From Shale
Energy Management Services
Energy Upgrade California
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Evonik Cyro LLC
EYE Lighting International
Federal Highway Administration
Fieldman Rolapp amp Associates Inc
Fire Recovery USA
FirstSouthwest
Forbo Flooring Systems
Foundation Technology
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
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BRINEDISPOSAL
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How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg26
Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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water supply at
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from explosive
methane and cancer-
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
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Western City magazinersquos
job opportunity section is
the source for job seekers
looking for positions in
local government When
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
Western City September 2014 39
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
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Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
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City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
Bobbi C Peckham amp Phil McKenney
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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California Department of Water ResourcesDrought
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CalRecycle
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Careers In Government
Carl Warren amp Company
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DN Tanks
Dapeer Rosenblit amp Litvak LLP
Dart Container
David Taussig amp Associates Inc
Digital Ally Inc
Dudek
Earth Systems
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EcoCentre
Embers Out
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Energy From Shale
Energy Management Services
Energy Upgrade California
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Evonik Cyro LLC
EYE Lighting International
Federal Highway Administration
Fieldman Rolapp amp Associates Inc
Fire Recovery USA
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Forbo Flooring Systems
Foundation Technology
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ITEM Ltd
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Integrated Media Systems
Intermountain
International Municipal Signal Association Far West
International Parking Design
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JM Eagle
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Laserfiche
Library Systems amp Services
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
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Local Search Association
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Los Angeles City Employees Association
MCE Corporation
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NBS
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National League of Cities
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Security Lines US
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Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
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University of La Verne
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
OIL amp GASRECOVERY
BRINEDISPOSAL
ConfiningFormation
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
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Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
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Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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methane and cancer-
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
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BRINEDISPOSAL
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How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg26
Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
the statersquos limited
water supply at
risk of contamination
from explosive
methane and cancer-
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
Western City September 2014 39
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
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ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
Bobbi C Peckham amp Phil McKenney
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
California Apartment AssociationHanson Bridgett LLP12
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Lewis Investment Company2
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
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Republic Services Inc2
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AMR2
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California amp Nevada IBEW NECA Labor-Management
Cooperation TrustCalifornia Grocers Association2
California Restaurant Association
DW Development2
Dart Container Corp2
ecoATMEMS Management2
Goldfarb amp Lipman LLP Greenwaste Recovery Inc2
Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
NBS Northrop Grumman
The Olson Company2
Prometheus Real EstateGroup Inc2
James RamosSan Manuel Band of
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Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
Willdan
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AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
Ashwood ConstructionAthens Services2 Avery Associates2
Berliner CohenBlue Line Transfer Inc2
Bowlby Group Inc2
CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
Diamond Hills Auto2
Dokken Engineering2
Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
Fresno Police Officers Association
GHD Inc2
Josie Gonzales2
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JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
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Livermore Sanitation2
Marchetti Construction Inc2
Morley Brothers LLC2
Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
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Potential IndustriesRabobank2
Rancho San Gorgonio2
Riverside Construction2
San Mateo County Association of Realtors2
Santa Monica Police Officers AssociationSeifel Consulting Inc
Severn Trent Environmental2
Sobrato Organization2
Specialty Solid Waste amp Recycling2
Studio T SQ2
Swinerton ManagementTownsend Public Affairs Inc2
Van Scoyoc Associates2
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
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West Builders2
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Accela2 Advanced Disposal2
Alvarez-Glasman amp Colvin2
Amador Valley Industries2
American Forest amp Paper Association
AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
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CarpenterRobbins Commercial
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Cerrell AssociatesColantuono amp Levin2
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Desert Valley Medical Group IncPrime Healthcare2
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Edgewood Partners Insurance CenterFortis Quay Inc
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Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd amp Gin LLP
Hill International2
Holliday Rock CompanyJefferies LLC
Library Systems amp Services LLC
Marin Sanitary Service2 Matarango Inc2
Michael amp Robinson LLP Mid Valley Disposal2
Mitsubishi Cement 2
Molycorp2
Bob Murray amp Associates
National ADA Accrediting amp Consulting Inc 2
PARSPhase II2
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Quad Knopf 2
Kenneth Ramirez2
Recology2
Robson Homes LLC2
San Bernardino County Safety Employees2
San Bernardino Police Officers Association
Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians2
Schneider Electric2
Stradling Yocca Carlson amp Rauth
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Tripepi Smith amp Associates2
TREH Development2
Urban Futures2
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CalRecycle
CalTRUST
Careers In Government
Carl Warren amp Company
Champions Funding LLC
Charles Abbott Associates
Chevron Energy Solutions
Citrus Pest amp Disease Prevention Program
City Clerks Association of California
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City Ventures
Clean City
CleanStreet
Climatec BTG
Clipper Creek Inc
Colonial Life
Comcate Inc
Community Champions
Credit Bureau Associates
Crown Castle International Inc
DEACERO
DN Tanks
Dapeer Rosenblit amp Litvak LLP
Dart Container
David Taussig amp Associates Inc
Digital Ally Inc
Dudek
Earth Systems
eCivis
EcoCentre
Embers Out
enCode Plus
Energy From Shale
Energy Management Services
Energy Upgrade California
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Evonik Cyro LLC
EYE Lighting International
Federal Highway Administration
Fieldman Rolapp amp Associates Inc
Fire Recovery USA
FirstSouthwest
Forbo Flooring Systems
Foundation Technology
FUELMASTERSYN-TECH SYSTEMS INC
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To all our valued clients
Thank you for eight amazing yearsItrsquos been a privilege serving you and we look forward to being your strategic recruiting partner for many more years to come
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GPS Insight
GST
GameTime
George Hills Company Inc
GeoStabilization International
Good Energy LP
GovDeals Inc
Grainger
Graphic Solutions
Great-West Financial
Griffin Structures Inc
HAI Hirsch amp Associates Inc Landscape Architects
HdL Companies
HEAL Cities Campaign
HMC Architects
Cloud-Based Solutions
Public Access
Mobile Computing
Tyler is thereWherever yoursquore headed
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Cloud-based solutions Mobile computing Thatrsquos
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HR Green Inc
Heritage Bag Company
HydroPoint Data Systems
I-Bank
IE Regional Composting
ING
ITEM Ltd
IN GOD WE TRUSTmdashAMERICA INC
Integrated Media Systems
Intermountain
International Municipal Signal Association Far West
International Parking Design
International TreeScapes LLC
JM Eagle
Jamboree Housing Corporation
Jefferies LLC
Jere Melo Foundation
Johnson Controls
Jones amp Mayer
Kaiser Permanente
Kaizen InfoSource LLC
Kasdan Simonds Weber amp Vaughan LLP
Keenan amp Associates2
Kosmont Companies amp Auctioncom
LECET Southwest
LINC Housing
LPA Inc
Laserfiche
Library Systems amp Services
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Listen Technologies Corporation
Live Earth Products Inc
Local Search Association
LogicTree IT Solutions Inc
Los Angeles City Employees Association
MCE Corporation
MNS Engineers Inc
Mallory Safety and Supply
Matrix Consulting Group
MelRok LLC
Meyers Nave12
Mountain States Wholesale Nursery
MuniServices
NBS
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS
National League of Cities
National Life Group
NerdWallet
Newport Pacific Capital Family of Companies
Nexus eWater
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
Omni-Means Ltd
OpenGovcom
OppSites
Otto Environmental Systems North America
PARS
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company2
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Paragon Partners Ltd
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Piper Jaffraycontinued
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Play Unplugged
Point amp Pay
Precision Civil Engineering Inc
Presidio Graduate School
Public Financial Management Group
Public Restroom Company
Q-Star Technology
Quad Knopf
RBF Consulting a company of Michael Baker Corporation
RJM Design Group Inc
RKA Consulting Group
RSG Inc
Ralph Andersen and Associates
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP (Public Law Group)12
Renovate America
Republic Services2
Retail Strategies LLC
SSA Landscape Architects Inc
STV
Saber
Safeguard Properties
SafeSorb
Salsbury IndustriesMailboxescom
San Bernardino Associated Governments
Schneider Electric2
Security Lines US
Sensus
SERVPRO
Severn Trent Services
Siemens
SIGMAnet Inc
SimTek Fence
SmartCitiesPrevailorg
Smartcover by Hadronex
Sol Inc
Southern California Bronze Company
Southern California Edison
Southern California Gas Company
Southern California Library Cooperative
SouthTech Systems
Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Sportsplex USA
Springsted Incorporated
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Find out more wwwlecetsworgbuild
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Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc
State Water Resources Control Board
Stifel
SyTech Solutions
TAPCO
TBWB Strategies
TNT Fireworks
Tanko Lighting
Telefonix
The Citadel Group
The Energy Network
The Hybrid Shop
The United States Conference of Mayors
TOTER WASTEQUIP
Transtech Engineers Inc
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US Communities
US Flood Control Corp
USA Properties Fund Inc
Union Pacific Railroad
United Rentals
United Storm Water Inc
University of La Verne
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Valley Vista Services Inc
Vanir Construction Management Inc
Visa
Vision Internet
Walker Parking Consultants Engineers Inc
Water Replenishment District of Southern California
Wells Fargo
West Coast Arborists Inc
Willdan
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xG Technology
Xeripave
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
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How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg26
Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
OIL amp GASRECOVERY
BRINEDISPOSAL
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ConfiningFormation
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continued
How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg26
Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
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Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
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wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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JM Eagle
Jamboree Housing Corporation
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Jere Melo Foundation
Johnson Controls
Jones amp Mayer
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Los Angeles City Employees Association
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Matrix Consulting Group
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Mountain States Wholesale Nursery
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
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How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg26
Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
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City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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wwwbobmurrayassoccom
District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
OIL amp GASRECOVERY
BRINEDISPOSAL
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
BRINEDISPOSAL
ENHANCEDRECOVERY
Source US Environmental Protection Agency
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Fracking
continued
How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
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Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
the statersquos limited
water supply at
risk of contamination
from explosive
methane and cancer-
causing chemicals
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
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Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
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wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
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ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
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Water
Fracking
continued
How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
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Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
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Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
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Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
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How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
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Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
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Director of Administration and Finance El Dorado Hills Community Services District CAThe El Dorado Hills Community Services District (CSD) is an independent special district that owns and manages over 294 acres of land and serves a largely developed suburban population located east of the Sacramento County Line The CSD is seeking a Director of Administration and Finance to assist the General Manager with tasks including board governance planning issues special projects human resources and risk management A Bachelorrsquos degree is required with major coursework in recreation public administration or a related field A Masterrsquos degree is highly desirable Candidates must possess at least five years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in recreation parks and public agency administration The annual salary for the Director of Administration and Finance is negotiable and dependent on qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Ms Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Position is open until filled
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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September 22 2014
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
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City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
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The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
Bobbi C Peckham amp Phil McKenney
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
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Ed Wilson is assistant director of communications for the California Department of Conservation and can be reached at PAOconservationcagov
1800s today the Golden State ranks third nationally in production
While California had extensive oil and gas regulations and well-integrity require-ments the state did not specifically track or study hydraulic fracturing
Legislation Addresses Call for RegulationEleven bills related to hydraulic fracturing or other well-stimulation techniques were introduced in the California Legislature in 2012 Of those one became law Senate Bill 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) authored by state Senator Fran Pavley (D-27) who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties
SB 4 went into effect Jan 1 2014 The law
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConserva-tion to adopt interim regulations to implementSB4Thoseregulationsarecurrently in effect
Hydraulic fracturing also known as frack-ing is a technique to enhance oil recovery It involves injecting a mixture of water small amounts of various chemicals and a ldquoproppantrdquo (often sand) at high pres-sure into a geologic zone The oil and gas industry has used this process in various forms since the 1940s As the name im-plies that process fractures tightly packed strata and allows oil or natural gas to flow to a wellhead The proppant helps keep the fractures open The chemicals which sometimes include acids have various purposes such as maintaining the viscosity of fluid eliminating bacteria and prevent-ing corrosion or scale deposits
The oil and gas industryrsquos position is that the technique has allowed countless bar-rels of oil and cubic feet of natural gas to be produced that would otherwise have to be imported from foreign sources But starting around 2010 concerned parties noted that in many places in the United States the use of hydraulic fracturing was not specifically tracked or regulated
The call for government at every level to take action spread quickly It was particu-larly loud in California home of both the environmental movement and an oil and gas industry established in the late
bull Defineswell-stimulationtreatmentsincluding hydraulic fracturing and acid matrix
bull Requiresanindependentscientificstudy of well stimulation to be com-missioned by the Natural Resources Agency and conducted by the California Council of Science and Technology
bull Turns the use of well stimulation into an event that must be permitted by the Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources as of Jan 1 2015 During calendar year 2014 operators must notify the division in advance of using well stimulation and self-certify that they are meeting the lawrsquos requirements
bull Requiresbaselineandpost-stimulationgroundwater testing groundwater and air quality monitoring and water management plans
An Overview
Frackingin California
Regulating
Editorrsquos NoteThis Western City section presents three articles about hydraulic fracturing (fracking) an overview the case for fracking and the case against These articles are presented for informational purposes only The views expressed represent the authorsrsquo opinions and not the policies or positions of the League
by Ed Wilson
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg22
Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
OIL amp GASRECOVERY
BRINEDISPOSAL
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
BRINEDISPOSAL
ENHANCEDRECOVERY
Source US Environmental Protection Agency
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Base ofUnder-groundSources
ofDrinking
Water
Fracking
continued
How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg26
Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
the statersquos limited
water supply at
risk of contamination
from explosive
methane and cancer-
causing chemicals
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
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Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
Western City September 2014 39
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
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P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
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Underground injection is the most com-mon method of disposing of water used in fracking (referred to as brine) or other substances from shale gas extraction operations Disposal of flowback and pro-duced water via underground injection is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Actrsquos Underground Injection Control program and by SB 4
bull Ensurestransparencybyrequiringneighbor notification prior to the use of well stimulation and the posting of pre- and post-stimulation reports on-line that capture a wide variety of data including water and chemical usage as well as any nearby earthquakes
bull Requires the Department of Con-servation to work with a number of other concerned agencies mdash including the Department of Toxic Substances Control the California Air Resources Board the State Water Resources Con-trol Board and local andor regional air and water districts mdash to adopt rules and regulations specific to well stimulation
bull RequirestheDivisionofOilGasandGeothermal Resources to perform ran-dom periodic spot-check inspections during well-stimulation treatments
bull RequirestheDepartmentofConser-vation to conduct an environmental impact report (EIR) on the statewide impacts of well-stimulation use and
bull Requiresdisclosureofthechemicalcomposition of hydraulic fracturing fluid to the Department of Conserva-tion even if a trade secret is claimed
SB 4 was designed to further protect public health and the environment by
enhancing current oil and gas industry regulations Some environmentalists however continue to seek a New York-style moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further study is concluded
ldquoI think we ought to give science a chance before deciding on a ban on frackingrdquo Governor Jerry Brown told Bloombergcom in October 2013 a month after signing SB 4 into law ldquoThis is a very complicated equation You can be sure that California is doing everything it can to reduce greenhouse gases and support a sustain-able economyrdquo
Monterey Shale Estimates DowngradedMuch of the debate about hydraulic fracturing in California has focused on the Monterey Shale That 1750-square-mile formation mdash running from offshore to the Central Valley and from San Benito County in the north to northern Los Angeles County in the south mdash was said to hold about 137 billion barrels of re-coverable oil in a 2011 report by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) A 2013 University of Southern California study estimated that the Monterey Shale oil boom could create nearly 3 million jobs and $25 billion a year in new taxes
OIL amp GASRECOVERY
BRINEDISPOSAL
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
ConfiningFormation
BRINEDISPOSAL
ENHANCEDRECOVERY
Source US Environmental Protection Agency
OILANDOR
GAS
WAT
ER C
HEM
ICAL
S amp
PRO
PPAN
T IN
JECT
ED
Base ofUnder-groundSources
ofDrinking
Water
Fracking
continued
How Fracking Works
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 23
In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
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Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
the statersquos limited
water supply at
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
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Western City September 2014 39
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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In mid-May 2014 the EIA released a new estimate on the Monterey Shale bringing into question whether it is a bigger po-tential resource than the Marcellus Shale on the East Coast the Bakken in North Dakota or the Eagle Ford in Texas The EIA now estimates that only 600 million barrels mdash enough to cover US con-sumption for about a month mdash can be recovered from the Monterey Shale with existing technology The revised figure is 96 percent less than originally projected
Unlike those other shale formations the Monterey Shale is extensively faulted and folded making things much more difficult for producers Unlike the type of hydraulic fracturing in other parts of the United States that involve long horizontal wells with substantial water usage Californiarsquos faulted geology makes horizontal wells much less common The wells in California are pri-marily vertical wells that use far less water than wells in other states A 2013 report by the nonprofit organization Ceres which advocates for sustainability leadership cites national averages of water use for fracking and states that vertical wells on average use about 85 percent less water than horizontal wells
ldquoFrom the information wersquove been able to gather wersquove not seen evidence that oil extraction in this area is very productive
using techniques like frackingrdquo EIA Petro-leum Exploration and Production Analyst John Staub told the Los Angeles Times
Some media pundits and environmental organizations responded to the EIArsquos revised estimates for the Monterey Shale by renewing the call for a hydraulic fracturing moratorium no big recover-able resource no big payday no need for a controversial production method
ldquoRegulators and oil producers alike consis-tently tried to downplay expectations for the short-term benefits of the Monterey Shale formationrsquos reservesrdquo Department of Conservation Chief Deputy Director Jason Marshall notes ldquoSB 4 was never just about the Monterey Shale Well-stimulation techniques are used to produce oil and gas from a number of existing geologic forma-tions in California
ldquoNow there are a lot of people who would like to halt oil and gas production alto-gether and move toward other sources of energyrdquo says Marshall ldquoWe understand that and the Brown administration is a worldwide leader in encouraging the development and use of sustainable energy As the state transitions to more sustainable energy it is critical that we have adequate regulation in place to ensure that our existing oil and gas industry does not cause damage to the environmentrdquo
The Department of Conservation held a series of public meetings both before and after issuing interim regulations supporting SB 4 which took effect on Jan 1 2014 It received reviewed and responded to thousands of public comments The department is currently fine-tuning the interim regulations into the permanent rules that will go into effect at the start of 2015 The public had additional op-portunities to provide input on those permanent regulations in summer 2014
ldquoCalifornia is known worldwide for its leadership in environmental issues and we are proposing these regulations with that legacy in mindrdquo Department of Conservation Director Mark Nechodom says ldquoThey will supplement existing regulations that protect health safety and the environment through strong well- construction standards We believe that once the proposed regulations go into effect at the start of 2015 we will have in place the strongest environmental and public health protections of any oil- and gas-producing state in the nation while also ensuring that a key element of Californiarsquos economy can maintain its productivityrdquo
2011 Estimate 137 billion barrels
2014 Revised Estimate 600 million barrels
Source US Energy Information Administration
Regulating Fracking in California An Overview continued
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Monterey Shale Estimated Yield
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
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Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
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The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
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About Community Energy Aggregation
Community Energy Aggregation (CEA) (or Community Choice Aggregation as it is known in California) began in 2002 with the passage of California AB 117 CEA empowers local governments to create large electricity buying groups in pursuit of cheaper and stable supply rates Hugely successful in other states savings are achieved by leveraging the bulk purchasing power of thousands of households CEA programs provide for local control of rates resulting in significantly reduced supply costs for ratepayers CEA also allows for increased renewable energy optionsManaging more CEA programs than any other energy management firm Good Energy uses its national experience to design and implement the most successful turnkey CEA programs To learn more call 8776015900 email californiagoodenergycom or visit goodenergycomcommunity-energy-aggregation
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
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Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
the statersquos limited
water supply at
risk of contamination
from explosive
methane and cancer-
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
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Californians have come to rely on domes-tic hydraulic fracturing as conventional oil wells supply 37 percent of Californiarsquos daily petroleum needs Nearly a third of the wells drilled in California are hydrau-lically fractured at one time or another Any conventional oil well can undergo hydraulic fracturing to break up a block-age or expand a well opening
Fracking Can Create Jobs In 2013 economists at California State Uni-versity Fresno found expanded production of the San Joaquin Valleyrsquos Monterey Shale formation mdash via hydraulic fracturing and other well-stimulation techniques mdash could create over 195000 new jobs in a region desperate for economic develop-ment Development of the Monterey Shale formation in the San Joaquin Valley using proven technology holds the poten-tial for enormous economic revitalization throughout the state
In a February 2014 opinion editorial published in the Fresno Bee economist Jerry Nickelsburg of the University of California Los Angeles touted tapping the Monterey Shale formation as one of
Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of the Western States Petroleum Association and can be reached at cathywspaorg
four economic strategies that could help turn around the Central Valleyrsquos long-standing recession
A recent analysis of the San Joaquin Valley workforce by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found nearly 20 percent of all households in the region lived below the poverty line and recommended immediate investment in petroleum industry training programs that in some cases could take an unskilled worker and train him or her for a ldquofamily wage jobrdquo in less than a month
What does all of this information suggest One could argue that direct lines could be drawn from Californiarsquos at-risk communi-ties to opportunities created by petroleum industry energy production For many communities and families the petroleum industry represents the kind of jumpstart for which they are hoping
The same could be said for Californiarsquos domestic energy production and the increased quality of life it extends to each and every California resident California is the third largest gasoline-consuming market in the world behind the United States as a whole and China Californians
consume about 42 million gallons of gasoline and 14 million gallons of diesel fuel a day The stability of Californiarsquos energy future depends on production of fossil fuels which has increasingly come to rely on hydraulic fracturing and other innovative well-stimulation techniques
Addressing Safety ConcernsHydraulic fracturing is a safe and proven technique The petroleum industry in California has used hydraulic fracturing for nearly 60 years to reach oil reserves deep underground without environ-mental incident or hazard Water use has been extremely limited mdash so much in fact that in 2013 an average golf course in California used more water on a daily basis than an entire hydraulic fracturing project according to a Western States Petroleum Association analysis
Well-stimulation techniques and oil pro-duction have long been regulated by the California Department of Conservationrsquos Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Re-sources At the close of the 2013 session
by Catherine Reheis-Boyd
Making the Case for Fracking
continued on page 28
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Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
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Damon Nagami is a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council based in the organizationrsquos Santa Monica office He can be reached at dnagaminrdcorg
Oil and gas drilling has expanded at a breakneck pace nationwide in recent years as a controversial extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has allowed companies to reach previously inaccessible deposits
Unfortunately safeguards have not kept pace The oil and gas industry is operat- ing with unprecedented exemptions from bedrock federal laws to protect communi-ties health and the environment mdash the Safe Drinking Water Act the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and toxic waste laws And states have failed to fill in those gaps As a result every community where fracking is taking place has become a battleground
California is no exception Millions here are living with the reality or threat of fracking or other harmful extraction methods in their communities The threat is growing as oil companies look to further exploit the Monterey Shale formation which stretches hundreds of square miles from Northern to Southern California
Yet despite regulatory legislation the state passed last year there are not sufficient safeguards to ensure Californiarsquos residents
drinking water air and communities are protected In fact Californians still face uncertainty about where fracking is hap-pening in the state
The best path forward for California would be a statewide moratorium to give officials time to fully evaluate the risks and how to protect against them Thatrsquos something polling shows a majority of Californians support And itrsquos something the State of New York has already done
Locals Act on Concerns About Water Air and More Unwilling to wait for the state to act however local governments are increas-ingly taking their fracking fate into their own hands Joining a growing nationwide trend California communities mdash from the cities of Los Angeles Beverly Hills and Culver City to Monterey Santa Barbara Santa Cruz and San Benito counties and more mdash have been exercis-ing their local authority to restrict or halt fracking Why The reasons include concerns about water air quality and seismic activity
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Frackingby Damon Nagami
continued on page 31
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 27
state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
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In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
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Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
Western City September 2014 39
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
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The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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Napa Recycling2
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Rancho San Gorgonio2
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San Mateo County Association of Realtors2
Santa Monica Police Officers AssociationSeifel Consulting Inc
Severn Trent Environmental2
Sobrato Organization2
Specialty Solid Waste amp Recycling2
Studio T SQ2
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Van Scoyoc Associates2
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state legislators passed SB 4 (Chapter 313 Statutes of 2013) a bill that introduced the most stringent regulations on hydraulic fracturing in the nation These regulations continue to protect Californiarsquos environ-ment while balancing the need to continue the production that is securing the statersquos energy future
Governor Jerry Brown and the Legisla-ture understood the need for balance in 2013 Their thoughtful leadership was on display yet again during the 2014 session when anti-oil activists attempted to push through a statewide moratorium on hy-draulic fracturing A moratorium would have effectively curtailed conventional production statewide impacting jobs state and local tax revenues and future economic development If these mora-toriums were to succeed the casualties would be California consumers workers and job seekers
A search through the spring 2014 ar-chives of the Los Angeles Times will yield editorials calling for local community moratoriums and citing concerns over earthquakes However a study conducted by Cardno Entrix which examined the Inglewood Oil Field in the Los Angeles area showed no evidence of a linkage be-tween hydraulic fracturing and dangerous seismic activity
Despite the assertions of opponents hydraulic fracturing will continue to be a safe and efficient technique that can be the key to Californiarsquos recovery
More Information OnlineFor additional resources and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Making the Case for Fracking continued from page 26
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
the statersquos limited
water supply at
risk of contamination
from explosive
methane and cancer-
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
Western City September 2014 39
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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The arts bring kids to school even on the rainiest days the late columnist William Safire once noted and itrsquos still true today The arts also play a vital role in a com-munityrsquos quality of life and contribute to a vibrant local economy
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts Arts programs benefit not only the young people who participate but also the broader community
Mary Beth Barber is special projects coordinator for the California Arts Council and can be reached at mbarbercaccagov For more about the California Arts Council visit wwwartscagov
Music and Performing Arts Improve Life Skills and More
For example the City of San Fernando invests directly in an award-winning Mariachi Master Apprentice Program Launched in 2001 as an experiment the program has garnered international recognition The programrsquos effect on young musicians is impressive Over the past decade 100 percent of the students enrolled in the program have graduated Typically comparable rates are less than
60 percent Teen participants take pride in their heritage and cultural identity and graduates of the program return to mentor younger students The program received the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the Presidentrsquos Committee on the Arts and the Humani-ties in 2012
ldquoThey learn to be at rehearsals on time and to come preparedrdquo says instructor Sergio Alonso ldquoThey start to apply these skills in different aspects of their livesrdquo
Through the ArtsEngaging Your Cityrsquos Youth
by Mary Beth Barber
continued on page 38
Participants in the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program learn beneficial skills and discipline that also help them in other areas of their lives
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 29
Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
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ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
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Fracking puts
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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Director of Administration and Finance El Dorado Hills Community Services District CAThe El Dorado Hills Community Services District (CSD) is an independent special district that owns and manages over 294 acres of land and serves a largely developed suburban population located east of the Sacramento County Line The CSD is seeking a Director of Administration and Finance to assist the General Manager with tasks including board governance planning issues special projects human resources and risk management A Bachelorrsquos degree is required with major coursework in recreation public administration or a related field A Masterrsquos degree is highly desirable Candidates must possess at least five years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in recreation parks and public agency administration The annual salary for the Director of Administration and Finance is negotiable and dependent on qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Ms Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Position is open until filled
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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September 22 2014
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
Bobbi C Peckham amp Phil McKenney
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
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The state is in the midst of a crippling drought that has left water supplies so stressed it hinders the ability to fight wildfires and fracking is a water-intensive practice Yet industry downplays the amount of water California wells use by saying other parts of the country require even more to frack That doesnrsquot ease concerns increased fracking could further strain already dwindling supplies here mdash especially when most of the water used in fracking is lost from the water cycle forever according to reports from the US Government Accountability Office Downstream Strategies and San Jose State University And fracking puts the statersquos limited water supply at risk of contamina-tion from explosive methane and cancer-causing chemicals Americans all over the country have reported they can no longer use their well water mdash or worse have gotten sick mdash after fracking moves in
Californians know we have to be extra careful with our limited water resources this should give our leaders pause
Fracking also adds to our air pollution problems Of the dangerous substances emitted into the air from oil and gas production operations chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the largest group and typically evapo-rate easily into the air They are primarily found in oil and gas itself but are also a byproduct of fuel combustion to operate pumps and engines and are found in chemical additives used in oil and gas pro-duction Benzene toluene ethylbenzene xylene hexane acrolein acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are common VOCs released during oil and gas production according to a report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division
Opening up new areas to fracking will bring harmful air contaminants to more backyards and communities These con-taminants have been linked to respiratory and neurological problems birth defects and cancer
In addition to these health concerns scientists have confirmed that earthquakes linked to oil and gas production activi-ties have been happening throughout the United States The US Geological Survey reports that earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 30 have increased significantly in the central and eastern United States in the past decade with 450 quakes from 2010 to 2013 compared to a historical average of about 20 per year If fracking-related quakes are rattling places like Okla-homa and Ohio what could the impact be here Even low-magnitude quakes can threaten critical infrastructure
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 27
continued
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 31
Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
Bobbi C Peckham amp Phil McKenney
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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Code Enforcement
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James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
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Despite all of the concerns industry con-tinues its campaign to gain access to the statersquos oil while fighting real safeguards at every turn Our leaders should not fall for it mdash especially when the potential ben-efits from fracking are speculative at best
For one the amount of recoverable oil in the Monterey Shale formation which has driven much of the hype to expand frack-ing in the state remains uncertain Once believed to hold as much as two-thirds of the countryrsquos recoverable shale oil federal officials downgraded their estimate in May 2014 by 96 percent mdash to roughly 32 days worth of oil If this is accurate it underscores the absurdity of rushing recklessly ahead
Economic Benefits OverstatedMeanwhile the industryrsquos claims of eco-nomic benefits are overstated When five leading economists from UC Berkeley UCLA the University of Southern Cali- fornia and UC Santa Barbara reviewed an industry-backed report outlining alleged economic benefits from fracking they found it had major flaws including inflated job and state revenue predictions This backs up what wersquove seen in other states Fracking does not bring an influx of jobs to the local community For the most part crews of specialized experts are brought in from out-of-state to do the work
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued
continued on page 46
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
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Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
Western City September 2014 39
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
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ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
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Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
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City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
Bobbi C Peckham amp Phil McKenney
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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12 2
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for
At-Risk Teens
The City of Monrovia won the Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government in the 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excel-lence program For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
Luis Gil 18 was failing school He received 23 Fs in a row on his report cards by the time he was a high-school sophomore Gil was cutting class and getting into trouble he had given his future little thought
David Castillo 18 couldnrsquot sit in class very long without getting into some kind of trouble He had a penchant for fight-ing which eventually led to his arrest Although he excelled in physical educa-tion and earned a C in math he lacked the motivation to apply himself in any other class because he was counting on the military to accept him if he graduated from high school
Savannah Ayala 16 was a shy girl barely getting by in school with a 20 grade point average She was looking for some responsibility structure and a way to develop professional skills
The issues that put these teens at risk made them ideal candidates for the City of Monroviarsquos Youth Employment Service (YES) Pro-gram which provides mentoring and intervention geared toward high-school students who have failing grades an unstable home life a police record or just a bad attitude Now in its eighth year the YES Program has successfully graduated over 145 at-risk kids
Implementing an Effective ApproachLocated in Los Angeles County the City of Monrovia has a population of just under 40000 In 2007 Monrovia was grappling with gang violence in some of its neighborhoods As city leaders exam-ined potential strategies to address the problem they found studies indicating
effectively combating gang activity re-quired dedicating 70 percent of resources to prevention and intervention and 30 per-cent to suppression In Monrovia at that time this formula was reversed 80 percent was being spent on suppression while only 20 percent was being spent on prevention and intervention
In addition fewer youth employment opportunities existed in the city Funding for internship programs had dwindled and employers seemed less willing to hire high-school students
continued on page 40
YES Program graduates proudly display their diplomas below Savannah Ayala built her skills and confidence through the program
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg34
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
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Photoart credits Cover Courtesy of the Los Angeles Tourism amp Convention Board
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Page 34 Courtesy of the City of Monrovia and League of California Cities
Page 35 Courtesy of the City of Eureka and League of California Cities
Pages 38 amp 39 Brian OrsquoReilly courtesy of the Vallejo Community Arts Foundation
Pages 42ndash45 Courtesy of the City of Eureka and League of California Cities
Page 46 FotoarekShutterstockcomArts Foundation
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities38
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
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California amp Nevada IBEW NECA Labor-Management
Cooperation TrustCalifornia Grocers Association2
California Restaurant Association
DW Development2
Dart Container Corp2
ecoATMEMS Management2
Goldfarb amp Lipman LLP Greenwaste Recovery Inc2
Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
NBS Northrop Grumman
The Olson Company2
Prometheus Real EstateGroup Inc2
James RamosSan Manuel Band of
Mission Indians2
Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
Willdan
Accretive Realtors2
AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
Ashwood ConstructionAthens Services2 Avery Associates2
Berliner CohenBlue Line Transfer Inc2
Bowlby Group Inc2
CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
Diamond Hills Auto2
Dokken Engineering2
Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
Fresno Police Officers Association
GHD Inc2
Josie Gonzales2
Gresham Savage Nolan amp Tilden PCInnisfree Ventures2
JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
amp Vaughan LLPKosmont CompaniesLaBarge Industries2
Livermore Sanitation2
Marchetti Construction Inc2
Morley Brothers LLC2
Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
Napa Recycling2
Potential IndustriesRabobank2
Rancho San Gorgonio2
Riverside Construction2
San Mateo County Association of Realtors2
Santa Monica Police Officers AssociationSeifel Consulting Inc
Severn Trent Environmental2
Sobrato Organization2
Specialty Solid Waste amp Recycling2
Studio T SQ2
Swinerton ManagementTownsend Public Affairs Inc2
Van Scoyoc Associates2
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
Waste Management2
West Builders2
Partial list as of 7312014
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Accela2 Advanced Disposal2
Alvarez-Glasman amp Colvin2
Amador Valley Industries2
American Forest amp Paper Association
AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
CMTCCalPortland2
CarpenterRobbins Commercial
Real Estate Inc
Cerrell AssociatesColantuono amp Levin2
CORE Public Affairs2
Desert Valley Medical Group IncPrime Healthcare2
EampJ Gallo2
Edgewood Partners Insurance CenterFortis Quay Inc
GDQ Law2
Garaventa Enterprises2 Geo-Logic Associates2
Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd amp Gin LLP
Hill International2
Holliday Rock CompanyJefferies LLC
Library Systems amp Services LLC
Marin Sanitary Service2 Matarango Inc2
Michael amp Robinson LLP Mid Valley Disposal2
Mitsubishi Cement 2
Molycorp2
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National ADA Accrediting amp Consulting Inc 2
PARSPhase II2
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Precision Engineering Inc2 Prime Healthcare2
Psomas2
Quad Knopf 2
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12 2
In the City of Eureka a coastal town in Northern California
(pop 27021) many teens struggle with the same issues as
millions of their peers throughout the nation mdash challenges
ranging from obesity and bullying to drugs alcohol and
depression The City of Eureka was determined to create a
program that incorporated personal growth and character-
building into its activities and where teens could feel safe
to be themselves
Creating a Supportive environmentldquoAll of our youth programs are facilitated by role models who are trained to celebrate youths for their individuality contribution and achievementsrdquo says Donna Wood deputy director of Parks and Recreation for Eureka ldquoThe facilitatorsrsquo job is to create an environment where the expecta-tion is for youths to be accepted and recognized for tangible successes and the character they display This approach pro-vides opportunities for personal growth and for youths to discover their potential learn to set goals and have the confidence to pursue themrdquo
eureka reaches teens With the
guLCH
The City of Eureka won a 2013 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the Community Services and Economic Development category For more about the award program visit wwwhelenputnamorg
continued on page 42
Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan (center) poses with GULCH teens and staff members below GULCH youths enjoy a round of disc golf
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 35
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
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Website Job Postings Display ads are posted on our website at no additional charge But if you miss the deadline for getting your job opportunity ad into the magazine you can post it on the Western City website right awayTo post your job opportunity ad on our automated website visit wwwwesterncitycom or contact Western Cityrsquos administrative assistant email adminwccacitiesorg phone (916) 658-8223
Western City magazinersquos
job opportunity section is
the source for job seekers
looking for positions in
local government When
you place a job opportu-
nity ad in Western City
magazine it will be
posted at no additional
charge on our website
For rates and deadlines
visit wwwwesterncity
com and click on the
Advertise link
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Director of Administration and Finance El Dorado Hills Community Services District CAThe El Dorado Hills Community Services District (CSD) is an independent special district that owns and manages over 294 acres of land and serves a largely developed suburban population located east of the Sacramento County Line The CSD is seeking a Director of Administration and Finance to assist the General Manager with tasks including board governance planning issues special projects human resources and risk management A Bachelorrsquos degree is required with major coursework in recreation public administration or a related field A Masterrsquos degree is highly desirable Candidates must possess at least five years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in recreation parks and public agency administration The annual salary for the Director of Administration and Finance is negotiable and dependent on qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Ms Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Position is open until filled
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Photoart credits Cover Courtesy of the Los Angeles Tourism amp Convention Board
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline will be
September 22 2014
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities38
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
Western City September 2014 39
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
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City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
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City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities38
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
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City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
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County AttorneyMesa County ColoradoMesa County on the western slope of Colorado is framed by the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest The County Seat is Grand Junction which serves as the health care services provider banking and retail trade center for a large geographical area of western Colorado and eastern Utah Reporting to a three member Board of Commissioners this opportunity is a balance between being an excellent County Attorney to the Board and being a progressive manager of the officesrsquo highly skilled staff (6 attorneys and 8 ftpt staff) Experience with Federal Agencies and strong litigation skills preferred School of Law graduate Colorado Bar and 8 years experience required Hiring range is from $110000 to $140000 DOQ with excellent benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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September 22 2014
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City Manager City of Rancho Palos Verdes CAThe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (population 42000) is situated atop the beautiful hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents enjoy all the benefits of a bedroom community with a seaside location Rancho Palos Verdes is now seeking a City Manager to oversee its 62-full-time and approximately 50 part-time employees the City has a FY2014-2015 budget of $36 million with $111 million marked for infrastructure projects The City Council seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator who has the ability to inspire City staff The City Manager will be an innovative individual with excellent management and listening skills who demonstrates a collaborative team-building style Candidates for this position must possess a strong background in municipal management andor comparableapplicable private sector experience and a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration or a related field prior experience as a City Manager in a city of comparable size and complexity or as an Assistant City Manager in a larger city is desirable Salary for this position is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions Brochure available
Closing date September 12 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 37
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
Western City September 2014 39
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
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Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
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James RamosSan Manuel Band of
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Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
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US BankUnion Bank2
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Western Tropicana Development2
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AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
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CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
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Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
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Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
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West Builders2
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Amador Valley Industries2
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Using the Arts to Address Youth-Related Issues
The arts can also help address major social issues In an 18-month period between 2009 and 2011 several high-school students in Palo Alto committed suicide ldquoThese tragic events rocked the communityrdquo says Rhyena Halpern assistant director of the Community Services Department of the City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto responded by developing Project Safety Net a suicide-prevention initiative The collaboration included the Teen Arts Council which develops original perform-ing-arts productions by teens on the subject of suicide as well as performing and visual arts classes addressing other concerns
Cities Work With Schools To Provide Arts Services
Some cities take an active role in provid-ing arts services in schools The City of Pasadenarsquos Arts amp Culture Commission invests directly in children and youth The ldquoMy Masterpiecesrdquo partnership with the Pasadena Unified School District and 10 nonprofits provides arts education programming for grades Kndash6 including teacher training family access field trips and classroom curricula
The Pasadena Arts amp Culture Commis-sion also supports the Northwest Student
Cities can participate directly in youth arts programs that have lasting impacts
Photos taken by local students are exhibited in Vallejo City Hall
Engaging Your Cityrsquos Youth Through the Arts continued from page 29
Merced is a located in the heart of Californiarsquos Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to the City and community
The City of Merced (population 81130) is seeking a leader who is innovative energetic collaborative and progressive as their next Fire Chief The Fire Department has a proud history dating back to 1873 The department has a staff of 63 personnel with 5 stations covering the City of Merced
Candidates must have a BA in Public Administration professional firefighting experience five (5) years in a supervisorymanagement position at Division Chief or higher with a Chief Officer certification To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg Final filing date September 30 2014
City Of Merced Fire ChiefCity of Merced California | $11295588 ndash $13729836 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
City Manager City of Arvin CAThe City of Arvin (population 19000) located in Kern County about 15 miles southeast of the City of Bakersfield is nestled against Bear Mountain and depicts a small town atmosphere that is driven by its agricultural community The City is now seeking a professional City Manager with effective communication skills who will encourage open and transparent relationships The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative managerial or staff capacity in a government agency or similar complex organization with comparable services and issues Experience working in a multicultural community is valued Bilingual candidates are highly desirable A Bachelorrsquos degree in public or business administration or a related field is required a Masterrsquos degree is preferred The salary range for the City Manager is $115000-$146777 annually placement within the range is DOQ Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions To review a detailed job description andor to apply for this position please visit our website at wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Closing date September 12 2014
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Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
More Information Online
For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
Western City September 2014 39
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As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
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Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
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Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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Ambassador Program for high-school stu-dents by hiring them to serve as docents during ArtsNight Pasadena The students learn valuable job skills and the various neighborhoods benefit from commu-nity interaction
A Win-Win Approach
Arts programming can also give youths appreciation for their hometowns About Productions an arts nonprofit organi-zation in Pasadena created a program where youths engage in discussions with their neighbors and then use that dia-logue as inspiration to create plays and a community mural Funding from the City of Pasadena allowed About Productions to conduct additional workshops in local high schools and one teacher said her students now want to explore their own cultural history and create a play as well
A very modest investment can help foster community interaction with youth and families After displaying artwork from the Vallejo Community Arts Foundationrsquos youth summer camp program the City of Vallejo opted to remove the 1970s artwork in city hall and invest in a professional art-hanging system Exhibits change quarterly and alternate between professional artists and youth programs An inexpensive reception is held for each show drawing people to city hall and encouraging resi-dents to participate in civic life
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For additional resources and links read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
These are just a few examples of cities investing directly in arts programming for youth Hundreds of programs like these operate throughout California with limitless possibilities for local government officials and staff to engage the young people in their community through the performing and visual arts
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
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Police Chief City of Aurora COThe City of Aurora situated on prairie grasslands and rolling hills offers something for every lifestyle from convenient urban living to master-planned communities Nearly 350000 residents and 10000 businesses choose to call Aurora home The City covers 154 square miles and is Coloradorsquos safest city among those with more than 250000 residents The City is now seeking a Police Chief who will be a strong and compassionate leader The City is especially interested in candidates with an understanding of and sensitivity to the importance of diversity in the workplace Candidates must possess at least ten years of senior command level experience in a large police department including at least five years of supervisory experience at a senior management level In addition candidates must also possess substantive knowledge of and experience with community policing principles and practices and gang and drug-oriented programs and strategies Competitive candidates will be technologically savvy and possess strong fiscal and budgetary management skills A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Law Criminal Justice or a related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in one of these fields is preferred The annual salary for the Police Chief is negotiable DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questionsClosing date September 12 2014
Home to one of the most highly acclaimed beaches in the world the City of Hermosa Beach (pop 19574) is seeking a new Public Works Director This full-service urban coastal community in Los Angeles County
spans 13 square miles and is one of the ldquogreenestrdquo cities in California Reporting to the City Manager the Director oversees a staff of 21 who support a full range of Public Works activities and services
The ideal candidate will be an empowering and collaborative manager with strong leadership skills Heshe will display an engaged and personable style coupled with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills The individual selected will have a generalist background in Public Works with impressive depth and experience in managing capital projects Five (5) years of progressively responsible and varied professional public works experience including at least three (3) years of service in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a Bachelorrsquos degree are required
The current salary range is $123600 - $143100 Salary is supplemented by a performance bonus and attractive benefits package This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday October 5 2014 Visit our website for extensive information and to apply online ndash wwwtbcrecruitingcom
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Public Works DirectorCity of Hermosa Beach CA
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 41
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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Gold ($10000+)
Thank you to all of the 2014 League Partners
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As a result the city partnered with the Santa Anita Family YMCA Monrovia Unified School District and Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to develop and launch the YES Program which has three main goals
1 Ensure Monroviarsquos continued success as a regional employment hub
2 Provide on-the-job training and life skills to Monrovia youth and
3 Establish a path toward a job andor college and life readiness for local youth
The program reaches out to at-risk youth in the community and provides a struc-ture to help guide them in their lives and career paths
To qualify each student must submit an application A panel interviews each applicant The panel selects between 12 and 23 students (depending on available funding) for internship positions in city departments the YMCA and school dis-trict offices Supervisors assign daily tasks and projects and coach each intern on appropriate work methods and behavior Mentors meet with each intern weekly to act as a role model and offer guidance
In addition to work interns attend weekly training sessions on a number of topics in-cluding improving customer service skills professional image business and workplace etiquette networking and teamwork character in the workplace preparing a reacutesumeacute and public speaking
These positions pay $900 per hour and students have an opportunity to earn $2268 during this internship
Tracking the Programrsquos SuccessesAmong students who participated in the program grade point averages increased by 14 percent and absenteeism and tar-diness decreased significantly Program participants have gone on to college or landed jobs working for the city and in the community
The YES Program gave Luis Gil a chance to observe Fire Department operations and inspired him to pursue a career
The program reaches out to at-risk youth and provides a structure to help guide them in their lives and career paths
Monroviarsquos YES Program Opens Doors for At-Risk Teens continued from page 34
City of Sebastopol CAFinance Director
Contact City Manager Larry McLaughlinlwmclaughlinjunocom bull (707) 823-1153 bull httpcisebastopolcaus Application deadline October 1 2014
Sebastopol California (population 7379) is a rare blend of small-town charm big-city sophistication environmental sensibility and progressive
values An hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from the rugged Sonoma coast Sebastopolrsquos gently rolling redwood-studded hills are at the heart of a region known for spectacular scenery ideal climate sustainable agriculture endless recreation options outstanding schools and a superior quality of life
The Finance Director oversees the cityrsquos financial operations and accounting practices and oversees and directs treasury activities for the organization In addition to managing the cityrsquos financial data responsibilities include budgeting audit tax reporting employee benefits and payroll The Finance Director also shares responsibility for Human Resources with the City Manager HR experience is desirable but not required Requirements include a Bachelorrsquos degree in a related field and four to five years of relevant experience andor training or equivalent combination of education and experience The salary range is $8143 to $9898 monthly
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
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Assistant Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Valley Water District NVThe Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is a not-for-profit agency that provides water to over 1 million people in Southern Nevada as one of seven member agencies that make up the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) The District seeks an Assistant Chief Financial Officer with expertise seasoned professional judgment and effective communication skills The position also serves as Assistant Chief Financial Officer to SNWA As major financial software system conversions are required a background in system conversion project management would be extremely beneficial A Bachelorrsquos Degree with major coursework in finance economics accounting business administration or a closely related field is required as well as at least five years of progressively responsible financial management experience at least two of which at a director or assistant director level or an equivalent combination of training and experience A Certified Public Accountant with a Masterrsquos Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration is preferred as is public utility or governmental experience The annual salary for this position is $135526-$170000 placement within this range will be DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Bob Murray or Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg40
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
Director of Information TechnologyCity of Merced California | $9685824 ndash $11773188 Annually
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
Bobbi C Peckham amp Phil McKenney
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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Budget Stabilization amp Staffing AnalysisCitywideDepartment Management StudiesFIRE SFIRE Staffing Deployment or Reduction AnalysisFIRE Consolidation Studies amp Master PlansMaximizing Human CapiCapital Assets
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Code Enforcement
Planning Services
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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James RamosSan Manuel Band of
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Sares Regis Group2
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Gil is currently enrolled in a local com-munity college working on obtaining his fire safety and paramedic credentials while earning a paycheck at a local non-profit organization that provides services to the homeless population Today he is an articulate young man with an appre-ciation for how the program has helped change his life ldquoThe YES Program got me off the streets and helped me change my perspective on liferdquo Gil says ldquoNow my mom is proud of merdquo
The city hired Savannah Ayala to work part time at the reception desk after she graduated from the YES Program Her confidence can be seen when she greets people coming into Monrovia City Hall and the experience has opened her eyes to the different types of career paths she may be able to pursue ldquoThe YES Program taught me responsibility mdash and to show up on time to earn my own money and how to manage my moneyrdquo says Ayala The program also helped her overcome her shyness in a professional setting
Participating in the YES Program helped David Castillo understand the importance of having structure in his life After gradu-ating from the program Castillo landed a job working in the cityrsquos Community Development Department where he has identified a new career goal he wants to be an architect He stopped fighting on the streets and joined a boxing club using money earned through the YES Program to pay for the club membership
ldquoI was flattered that the city decided to hire merdquo says Castillo ldquoI think that they saw my work ethic and that I could be thorough with the projects they gave me The YES Program was a great opportu-nity mdash itrsquos a program I recommend for any students who are starting to go down the wrong pathrdquo
ldquoThe YES Program emerged when youth mentorship and job-training programs in Monrovia were scarce and the need for them was highrdquo says Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz ldquoOver the past seven years we have seen so many young peo-ple succeed through a truly joint effort of community members and organiza-tions stepping up to support them
YES provides the opportunity that we all want to be given mdash the opportunity to show that we can contribute to our com-munity that we can do morerdquo
Contact Danielle Tellez human resources manager City of Monrovia email dtellezcimonroviacaus phone (626) 932-5518
More Information OnlineFor a link to a video about the YES Program read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
Merced is located in the heart of the Central Valley with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area and Yosemite National Park With a population of 80130 Merced features a charming downtown with historic homes as well as new subdivisions The City is home to the newest campus of the University of California which provides a dynamic resource to City staff and the Community
The City is currently seeking a highly capable individual to provide leadership in the planning and direction of operations in the Information Technology Department The position requires a BABS in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business Administration or related field and 8 years of management involving professional IT work overseeing supervisory and professional staff To apply please visit the City of Merced website at wwwcityofmercedorg
Final filing date September 30 2014
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Solid Waste amp Recycling Manager City of Berkeley CAThe City of Berkeley (population 112000) is a highly educated and ethnically economically socially and politically diverse community The City is now seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to plan organize and direct the activities of the Solid Waste Management Division Candidates with the ability to multi-task prioritize and wear a variety of different hats will be valuable in the position The City is seeking a strong leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos degree with major coursework in environmental science engineering business administration or a closely related field and five years of contract and program management experience of which three years were in the field of solid waste management and two years of which has included the planning development implementation and management of a sizable waste collection or recycling program Progressively responsible management and program planning related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis A Masterrsquos degree in Business Administration Solid Waste Management Engineering or a related field is desirable The annual salary range for the position is $117492 - $141996 DOQ Apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080 with questions Closing date September 19 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
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And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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Budget Stabilization amp Staffing AnalysisCitywideDepartment Management StudiesFIRE SFIRE Staffing Deployment or Reduction AnalysisFIRE Consolidation Studies amp Master PlansMaximizing Human CapiCapital Assets
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Code Enforcement
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
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Thank you to all of the 2014 League Partners
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Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
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The Olson Company2
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James RamosSan Manuel Band of
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Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
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US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
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Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
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JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
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AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
ldquoWe have leaders and coordinators on staff today who grew up in Eureka youth programsrdquo says Brian Millett recreation coordinator ldquoThey saw such value in their experience that they chose to follow a ca-reer path to pass that on to todayrsquos youth bringing these experiences full circlerdquo
City staff was confident that this same for-mula had the potential to create long-term impacts on local teens ldquoThe teen popula-tion is at an age where they are discovering who they are and starting on a path that will determine who they are as adultsrdquo says Millett
Hitting tHe targetThe challenge according to Millett was to develop and market programs that would appeal to teensrsquo interests and get them in the door ldquoTeens are a difficult group to market to mdash in addition to sports academics and their social life wersquore competing with social mediardquo he says ldquoThe trick was to create program-ming the teens would find lsquocoolrsquo enough to buy intordquo
GULCH staff member Nathan Davis-Floyd plays a card game with teen participants
Participants in the GULCH Teen Filmmaking Workshop share a laugh between takes
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued from page 35
Upcoming Recruitments
Calaveras County ndash Director of Public WorksCity of Loveland CO ndash Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Paso Robles ndash Public Works DirectorCity of Roseville ndash Environmental Utilities Director
Recent Appointments
City of Benicia ndash Finance DirectorCity of Camarillo ndash Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentCity of Half Moon Bay ndash City Manager City of Hercules ndash City ManagerCity of Oakland ndash Employee Relations DirectorCity of San Mateo ndash City Manager City of San Ramon ndash Assistant City ManagerCity of Santa Cruz ndash Human Resources DirectorCity of Santa Cruz ndash Information Technology DirectorCity of Santa Rosa ndash Chief Financial OfficerCity of Saratoga ndash City Manager City of South San Francisco ndash City ManagerCity of Sunnyvale ndash City Manager
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Community amp Economic Development Director City of Salinas CAThe City of Salinas (approximate population 154484) offers a unique combination of climate natural resources and people Salinas is known as ldquoThe Salad Bowl of the Worldrdquo for its production of lettuce broccoli mushrooms and strawberries along with numerous other crops The City is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director who will provide strong visionary and collaborative leadership The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking philosophy Trust confidence professionalism and employee development will be highly valued traits Experience working in an ethnically diverse community is essential Candidates must possess a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Urban Planning Planning Administration Public Administration or a closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a community development program including five years of administrative and management responsibility A Masterrsquos Degree in Public Administration Planning Economics Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable The annual salary for the Community and Economic Development Director is $130476 - $158592 (before a 13 salary concession that is in effect through June 2015) If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity please apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure availableClosing date September 12 2014
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg42
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
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District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
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J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
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Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
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P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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Building Plan Review
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Staff Augmentation
Construction Management
Fire Prevention Services
Sustainability Programs
Digital Plan Review
Code Enforcement
Planning Services
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg48
What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
California Apartment AssociationHanson Bridgett LLP12
JPMorgan Chase amp Co
Lewis Investment Company2
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Republic Services Inc2
Sherwin-WilliamsYoung Homes2
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Goldfarb amp Lipman LLP Greenwaste Recovery Inc2
Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
NBS Northrop Grumman
The Olson Company2
Prometheus Real EstateGroup Inc2
James RamosSan Manuel Band of
Mission Indians2
Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
Willdan
Accretive Realtors2
AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
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Bowlby Group Inc2
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CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
Diamond Hills Auto2
Dokken Engineering2
Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
Fresno Police Officers Association
GHD Inc2
Josie Gonzales2
Gresham Savage Nolan amp Tilden PCInnisfree Ventures2
JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
amp Vaughan LLPKosmont CompaniesLaBarge Industries2
Livermore Sanitation2
Marchetti Construction Inc2
Morley Brothers LLC2
Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
Napa Recycling2
Potential IndustriesRabobank2
Rancho San Gorgonio2
Riverside Construction2
San Mateo County Association of Realtors2
Santa Monica Police Officers AssociationSeifel Consulting Inc
Severn Trent Environmental2
Sobrato Organization2
Specialty Solid Waste amp Recycling2
Studio T SQ2
Swinerton ManagementTownsend Public Affairs Inc2
Van Scoyoc Associates2
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
Waste Management2
West Builders2
Partial list as of 7312014
12 12 2
2
2
22
BUILDING AMERICAreg
2
2
2
Accela2 Advanced Disposal2
Alvarez-Glasman amp Colvin2
Amador Valley Industries2
American Forest amp Paper Association
AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
CMTCCalPortland2
CarpenterRobbins Commercial
Real Estate Inc
Cerrell AssociatesColantuono amp Levin2
CORE Public Affairs2
Desert Valley Medical Group IncPrime Healthcare2
EampJ Gallo2
Edgewood Partners Insurance CenterFortis Quay Inc
GDQ Law2
Garaventa Enterprises2 Geo-Logic Associates2
Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd amp Gin LLP
Hill International2
Holliday Rock CompanyJefferies LLC
Library Systems amp Services LLC
Marin Sanitary Service2 Matarango Inc2
Michael amp Robinson LLP Mid Valley Disposal2
Mitsubishi Cement 2
Molycorp2
Bob Murray amp Associates
National ADA Accrediting amp Consulting Inc 2
PARSPhase II2
Pacific Rail2 Peters Engineering2
Piper Jaffray2
Precision Engineering Inc2 Prime Healthcare2
Psomas2
Quad Knopf 2
Kenneth Ramirez2
Recology2
Robson Homes LLC2
San Bernardino County Safety Employees2
San Bernardino Police Officers Association
Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians2
Schneider Electric2
Stradling Yocca Carlson amp Rauth
SummerHill Homes2
Tripepi Smith amp Associates2
TREH Development2
Urban Futures2
12
12 2
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The City of Eureka began by rebranding the teen program as the ldquoGULCHrdquo an acronym standing for the core values they wanted to develop in teen participants Growing Unity Leadership Community and Health The GULCH introduced itself to the community by partnering with a local school and offering a weekly program based in the classroom where teens earned community service hours by developing monthly GULCH events These events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen skateboard competition as well as a pilot music program where teens wrote produced and recorded original songs
Involving the teens in the development of programming yielded positive results The teen skateboard competition was a huge success and is now in its fourth year The pilot music program generated the song ldquoKids Todayrdquo a teen empowerment anthem featured on local radio stations and performed live at local venues
continued
In-kind donations and volunteer support
enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality
programs with little or no cost to the city
beyond personnel expenses
The City of Crescent City is seeking a highly energetic motivated individual with strong leadership and management skills for the Chief of Police Under administrative direction of the City Manager manages and administers all activities of the Police Department
Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying a typical candidate will possess ten years of broad and exten-sive municipal law enforcement experience (with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory law enforcement management position) a Bachelorrsquos Degree in Police Science Criminal Justice Public Administration or related field is required A Masterrsquos Degree in any of the related fields is desirable Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a val-id California Driverrsquos License and a POST Management Certificate Graduation from the POST Command College is highly desirable
A full description and application materials are available at wwwcrescentcityorg or contact Cathy Hafterson Human Resources Manager at (707) 464-7483 Open until filled EOE
Chief of PoliceCITY OF CRESCENT CITYSalary $80204 - $101206annually Plus excellent benefits
phone 916bull784bull9080fax 916bull784bull1985
wwwbobmurrayassoccom
District Manager San Lorenzo Valley Water District CAThe San Lorenzo Valley Water District is headquartered in the community of Boulder Creek California a small town located approximately 45 minutes southwest from San Jose in the beautiful mountains and redwoods of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7300 metered connections in the San Lorenzo Valley The Board of Directors is now seeking a District Manager to lead a staff of 24 full-time employees and administer a FY20142015 budget of $7 million Candidates must possess knowledge of the functions authorities and responsibilities of water districts water treatment and distribution principles and practices and applicable Federal State and local laws codes and regulations A Bachelorrsquos Degree in Business or Public Administration Engineering or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible upper-level management experience in a public sector setting (preferably in the area of water treatment and distribution) are required as is possession of a valid Class C California Driverrsquos License and a safe driving record A masterrsquos degree is desirable Salary for this position is currently under review and will be DOQ Interested individuals may apply online at wwwbobmurrayassoccom Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 with questions Brochure with further details availableClosing date October 10 2014
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 43
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
Bobbi C Peckham amp Phil McKenney
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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Roseville CA 8669121919wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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Walnut Creek(925) 977-6950
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Providing Consulting Services to Recycling SolidWaste Water and Wastewater Management
for more than 20 Years
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Celebrating 20 Years
Budget Stabilization amp Staffing AnalysisCitywideDepartment Management StudiesFIRE SFIRE Staffing Deployment or Reduction AnalysisFIRE Consolidation Studies amp Master PlansMaximizing Human CapiCapital Assets
Leadership Development
ldquoYour VirtualCity Hallrdquo
Therersquos an Entire Team Behind Every Assignment
bull Executive Recruitmentbull Management Consultingbull Public Safety
wwwRalphAndersencom
9166304900
Executive Recruitment for Senior Level Positions
Norman Roberts Valerie Roberts
PO Box 16692Beverly Hills CA 90209Telephone (818) 783-7752Email robertsrcgmsncomWeb wwwrobertsrcgcom
Looking for budget balancing tools
More than 600 public agencies have chosen PARS
for retirement solutions that help save money
such as
bull OPEB pre-funding trust to reduce liabilities
bull Social Security alternatives for part-timers to save 79
bull Leave conversion plans to reduce large payouts at end
8005406369 x 116 mbarkerparsorg
wwwparsorg
copy2013 Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) All rights reserved
Headquarters Office400 Oceangate Suite 510
Long Beach CA 90802T (562) 901-0769F (562) 901-3082wwwallianceRCcom
httptwittercomAlliancercfacebookAlliance Resource Consulting LLC
Sherrill UyedaCindy KrebsSyldy Tom
Specializes in Executive Search
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lan
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pco
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Organizational AssessmentsPerformance ManagementHR Audits and Compliance
(510) 658-5633wwwKoffAssociatescom
n Koff amp Associates
Solving the Human Resources Puzzle for 30 Years
Municipal Engineering
Building Plan Review
Inspection amp CASp
Staff Augmentation
Construction Management
Fire Prevention Services
Sustainability Programs
Digital Plan Review
Code Enforcement
Planning Services
(888) 794-2016wwwcsgengrcom
San Mateo bull Santa Ana bull Sacramento bull Salinas bull Pleasanton bull Newman
Working in Partnership with Local Communities
This Space For Lease
For advertising informationcall (800) 262-1801
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 47
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What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
California Apartment AssociationHanson Bridgett LLP12
JPMorgan Chase amp Co
Lewis Investment Company2
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Meyers Nave12
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP12
Republic Services Inc2
Sherwin-WilliamsYoung Homes2
1 ndash Institute for Local Government supporter 2 ndash CITIPAC supporter Join the Partners Program TodayContact Mike Egan | (916) 658-8271 | egancacitiesorg
Gold ($10000+)
Thank you to all of the 2014 League Partners
Platinum ($15000+)
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AMR2
ATampTCharles Abbott Associates2
California amp Nevada IBEW NECA Labor-Management
Cooperation TrustCalifornia Grocers Association2
California Restaurant Association
DW Development2
Dart Container Corp2
ecoATMEMS Management2
Goldfarb amp Lipman LLP Greenwaste Recovery Inc2
Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
NBS Northrop Grumman
The Olson Company2
Prometheus Real EstateGroup Inc2
James RamosSan Manuel Band of
Mission Indians2
Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
Willdan
Accretive Realtors2
AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
Ashwood ConstructionAthens Services2 Avery Associates2
Berliner CohenBlue Line Transfer Inc2
Bowlby Group Inc2
CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
Diamond Hills Auto2
Dokken Engineering2
Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
Fresno Police Officers Association
GHD Inc2
Josie Gonzales2
Gresham Savage Nolan amp Tilden PCInnisfree Ventures2
JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
amp Vaughan LLPKosmont CompaniesLaBarge Industries2
Livermore Sanitation2
Marchetti Construction Inc2
Morley Brothers LLC2
Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
Napa Recycling2
Potential IndustriesRabobank2
Rancho San Gorgonio2
Riverside Construction2
San Mateo County Association of Realtors2
Santa Monica Police Officers AssociationSeifel Consulting Inc
Severn Trent Environmental2
Sobrato Organization2
Specialty Solid Waste amp Recycling2
Studio T SQ2
Swinerton ManagementTownsend Public Affairs Inc2
Van Scoyoc Associates2
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
Waste Management2
West Builders2
Partial list as of 7312014
12 12 2
2
2
22
BUILDING AMERICAreg
2
2
2
Accela2 Advanced Disposal2
Alvarez-Glasman amp Colvin2
Amador Valley Industries2
American Forest amp Paper Association
AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
CMTCCalPortland2
CarpenterRobbins Commercial
Real Estate Inc
Cerrell AssociatesColantuono amp Levin2
CORE Public Affairs2
Desert Valley Medical Group IncPrime Healthcare2
EampJ Gallo2
Edgewood Partners Insurance CenterFortis Quay Inc
GDQ Law2
Garaventa Enterprises2 Geo-Logic Associates2
Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd amp Gin LLP
Hill International2
Holliday Rock CompanyJefferies LLC
Library Systems amp Services LLC
Marin Sanitary Service2 Matarango Inc2
Michael amp Robinson LLP Mid Valley Disposal2
Mitsubishi Cement 2
Molycorp2
Bob Murray amp Associates
National ADA Accrediting amp Consulting Inc 2
PARSPhase II2
Pacific Rail2 Peters Engineering2
Piper Jaffray2
Precision Engineering Inc2 Prime Healthcare2
Psomas2
Quad Knopf 2
Kenneth Ramirez2
Recology2
Robson Homes LLC2
San Bernardino County Safety Employees2
San Bernardino Police Officers Association
Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians2
Schneider Electric2
Stradling Yocca Carlson amp Rauth
SummerHill Homes2
Tripepi Smith amp Associates2
TREH Development2
Urban Futures2
12
12 2
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
The GULCH recruited highly qualified and skilled program leaders who shared interests with the teens These leaders created workshops and programs based around those common interests ldquoOur philosophy was to choose youth mentors who are motivated by the desire to offer
rewarding experiences that have a positive impact on youthrdquo says Millett
With the program leadersrsquo guidance the GULCH launched two new weekly programs ldquoFresh Voicesrdquo a music produc-tion program facilitated by a local hip-hop artist and a filmmaking workshop led by a
local award-winning filmmaker The work-shop drew the attention of Hollywood filmmaker M Night Shyamalan who was in the City of Eureka shooting a movie and served as a guest speaker at the workshop
BuiLding Community Support and partiCipationThe GULCH also focused on developing partnerships with volunteer members of the community and local businesses who offered in-kind donations andor services Teachers in local schools have offered required service hours or extra credit for specific GULCH programs Community members also volunteer their time to facilitate workshops based on the teensrsquo growing interests In the past six months the GULCH has hosted workshops focusing on poetry skateboarding graffiti art and cosmetology In-kind donations
Eureka Reaches Teens With the GULCH continued
Community Development DirectorCity EngineerCity of Pittsburg CAPittsburg is a growing culturally rich and diverse community of over 66000 ideally located at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers The city has an immediate need for a City Engineer but is ideally looking for a Community Development Director who would serve as City Engineer as well as manage the engineering planning and building divisions with a total of 24 staff Development experience along with the ability to manage the day-to-day as well as look to the future strongly desired CA Civil Engineer Bachelorrsquos degree and a minimum of 10 years experience with 3 of those in a managementsupervisory capacity required Masterrsquos degree preferred Salary range is from $133128 to TBD depending on qualifications along with comprehensive benefits
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to
Peckham amp McKenneyapplypeckhamandmckenneycom
Resumes acknowledged within two business days Call Phil McKenney at (866) 912-1919 for more information A detailed brochure is available at wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Filing deadline September 292014
(866) 912-1919 wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Proudly celebrating our 10th anniversaryWersquod like to thank the 300+ client agencies that have entrusted us with their most critical recruitments afforded us the opportunity to meet and place hundreds of exceptional candidates and made us their Preferred Recruiter Wersquod also like to thank our many placements that remain in those same positions today Lastly thank you to the team that supports us each and every day ndash Joyce Johnson (Office Manager) Cathy West-Packard (marketingdesign) Becky Bach (research specialist) Kevin Johnson (research associate) and Bradley Frank (technology guru) We look forward to continuing to serve local government agencies and candidates with integrity respect and personal commitment
Bobbi C Peckham amp Phil McKenney
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg44
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
Managing Tomorrowrsquos Resources Today
wwwhfh-consultantscom
HFampHCONSULTANTS LLC
Walnut Creek(925) 977-6950
Irvine(949) 251-8628
Providing Consulting Services to Recycling SolidWaste Water and Wastewater Management
for more than 20 Years
bull Planningbull Procurementbull Management
bull FinancialRatesbull AB939 Compliancebull Litigation Support
(916) 458-5100 | wwwcitygateassociatescom
Celebrating 20 Years
Budget Stabilization amp Staffing AnalysisCitywideDepartment Management StudiesFIRE SFIRE Staffing Deployment or Reduction AnalysisFIRE Consolidation Studies amp Master PlansMaximizing Human CapiCapital Assets
Leadership Development
ldquoYour VirtualCity Hallrdquo
Therersquos an Entire Team Behind Every Assignment
bull Executive Recruitmentbull Management Consultingbull Public Safety
wwwRalphAndersencom
9166304900
Executive Recruitment for Senior Level Positions
Norman Roberts Valerie Roberts
PO Box 16692Beverly Hills CA 90209Telephone (818) 783-7752Email robertsrcgmsncomWeb wwwrobertsrcgcom
Looking for budget balancing tools
More than 600 public agencies have chosen PARS
for retirement solutions that help save money
such as
bull OPEB pre-funding trust to reduce liabilities
bull Social Security alternatives for part-timers to save 79
bull Leave conversion plans to reduce large payouts at end
8005406369 x 116 mbarkerparsorg
wwwparsorg
copy2013 Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) All rights reserved
Headquarters Office400 Oceangate Suite 510
Long Beach CA 90802T (562) 901-0769F (562) 901-3082wwwallianceRCcom
httptwittercomAlliancercfacebookAlliance Resource Consulting LLC
Sherrill UyedaCindy KrebsSyldy Tom
Specializes in Executive Search
P O L I C Y D E S I G N S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y S TA F F I N G
mp
lan
nin
gg
rou
pco
m
Public SectorHuman reSourceS conSulting
Classification amp Compensation StudiesStaff and Executive Recruitment
Organizational AssessmentsPerformance ManagementHR Audits and Compliance
(510) 658-5633wwwKoffAssociatescom
n Koff amp Associates
Solving the Human Resources Puzzle for 30 Years
Municipal Engineering
Building Plan Review
Inspection amp CASp
Staff Augmentation
Construction Management
Fire Prevention Services
Sustainability Programs
Digital Plan Review
Code Enforcement
Planning Services
(888) 794-2016wwwcsgengrcom
San Mateo bull Santa Ana bull Sacramento bull Salinas bull Pleasanton bull Newman
Working in Partnership with Local Communities
This Space For Lease
For advertising informationcall (800) 262-1801
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg46
William Avery amp Associates IncLabor Relations Executive Search
Human Resources Consulting312 N Santa Cruz Ave Suite A
Los Gatos CA 950304083994424
Fax 4083994423email jobsaveryassocnet
wwwaveryassocnet
Peckham McKenneyampldquoAll About FitrdquoBobbi C Peckham bull Phil McKenney
Roseville CA 8669121919wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Managing Tomorrowrsquos Resources Today
wwwhfh-consultantscom
HFampHCONSULTANTS LLC
Walnut Creek(925) 977-6950
Irvine(949) 251-8628
Providing Consulting Services to Recycling SolidWaste Water and Wastewater Management
for more than 20 Years
bull Planningbull Procurementbull Management
bull FinancialRatesbull AB939 Compliancebull Litigation Support
(916) 458-5100 | wwwcitygateassociatescom
Celebrating 20 Years
Budget Stabilization amp Staffing AnalysisCitywideDepartment Management StudiesFIRE SFIRE Staffing Deployment or Reduction AnalysisFIRE Consolidation Studies amp Master PlansMaximizing Human CapiCapital Assets
Leadership Development
ldquoYour VirtualCity Hallrdquo
Therersquos an Entire Team Behind Every Assignment
bull Executive Recruitmentbull Management Consultingbull Public Safety
wwwRalphAndersencom
9166304900
Executive Recruitment for Senior Level Positions
Norman Roberts Valerie Roberts
PO Box 16692Beverly Hills CA 90209Telephone (818) 783-7752Email robertsrcgmsncomWeb wwwrobertsrcgcom
Looking for budget balancing tools
More than 600 public agencies have chosen PARS
for retirement solutions that help save money
such as
bull OPEB pre-funding trust to reduce liabilities
bull Social Security alternatives for part-timers to save 79
bull Leave conversion plans to reduce large payouts at end
8005406369 x 116 mbarkerparsorg
wwwparsorg
copy2013 Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) All rights reserved
Headquarters Office400 Oceangate Suite 510
Long Beach CA 90802T (562) 901-0769F (562) 901-3082wwwallianceRCcom
httptwittercomAlliancercfacebookAlliance Resource Consulting LLC
Sherrill UyedaCindy KrebsSyldy Tom
Specializes in Executive Search
P O L I C Y D E S I G N S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y S TA F F I N G
mp
lan
nin
gg
rou
pco
mPublic Sector
Human reSourceS conSulting
Classification amp Compensation StudiesStaff and Executive Recruitment
Organizational AssessmentsPerformance ManagementHR Audits and Compliance
(510) 658-5633wwwKoffAssociatescom
n Koff amp Associates
Solving the Human Resources Puzzle for 30 Years
Municipal Engineering
Building Plan Review
Inspection amp CASp
Staff Augmentation
Construction Management
Fire Prevention Services
Sustainability Programs
Digital Plan Review
Code Enforcement
Planning Services
(888) 794-2016wwwcsgengrcom
San Mateo bull Santa Ana bull Sacramento bull Salinas bull Pleasanton bull Newman
Working in Partnership with Local Communities
This Space For Lease
For advertising informationcall (800) 262-1801
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 47
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
SPECIALISTS IN CLASSIFICATION JOB EVALUATION
AND COMPENSATION
5663 Balboa Ave 399 San Diego CA 92111-2705
915 L Street C-102 Sacramento CA 95814
Brentwood Village 149 S Barrington Ave 726 Los Angeles CA 90049-2950
1-888-522-7772 bull wwwcompensationconsultingcomOffices in various major cities
The Best Procurement Solutionfor Public Agencies
Co-sponsored by the League of California Cities
wwwuscommunitiesorg
201 SAN ANTONIO Circle Suite 148 MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040
6508580507 bull wwwmatrixcgnet
Management and operations studiesFeasibility studiesUser fees and cost allocation
Police bull Fire bull Public Works bull Utilities Parks amp Recreation bull Administration
Planning amp Building
Offices in California Texas Illinois Massachusetts amp Washington
matrixconsu l t i ng g roup
bull Management Leadership amp Organizational Assessments
bull Financial Management Fee Studies amp Fiscal Sustainability
bull Human Resource Management Labor Relations amp Investigations
bull Recreation Parks amp Community Services
bull Police Fire amp Communication System Studies
bull Public Works amp Engineering bull Library Operationsbull Planning Community
amp Economic Developmentbull Project Management
675 Hartz Avenue Suite 300 bull Danville CA 94526866-426-2323 bull wwwmunicipalresourcegroupcom
Providing a Complete Range
of Services to Cities Counties
and Special Districts
Budget Strategies ∙ Service Sharing
Organization Analysis ∙ Performance Management
Process Improvement ∙ Strategic Planning
Executive Recruitment ∙ FacilitationTeam Building
EXPERIENCE TALENT COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE
San Jose ∙ Orange County ∙ Cincinnati ∙ 408-437-5400
HELPING LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS
managementpartnerscom
Creating value by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for inastructure and the environment
wwwrbfcom wwwmbakercorpcom 8004793808
Planning amp Urban DesignEnvironmental ServicesPublic WorksSurveying amp MappingGISCommunity Engineering
Transportation Planning amp EngineeringTraffic Engineering amp Mobility PlanningStructrualWater Resources
Office 4157852025
Fax 4155063401
wwwNHAadvisorscom
4040 Civic Center Drive Suite 200 San Rafael CA 94903
Strategy Innovation Solutions
A D V I S O R SN H AStrategy Innovation Solutions
Public FinancePublic - Private PartnershipsGreen Finance
Contact Allan Creceliusor Sandra Comrie
12707 High Bluff Dr Ste 200San Diego CA 92130
Tel 8582593800fax 8587927465
acreceliusrewardstrategycom
Exceeding clientsrsquo expectations since 1987
Classification | CompensationSpecial Surveys | Performance Management
Providers of Land Use Planning For a Better Community
SPECIALTIESbull Coastal Actbull Local Coastal Program
Amendments amp Revisionsbull Regional and Local Planningbull Feasibility Analysisbull Public Hearing Presentations
PROJECTSbull Municipalbull Commercialbull Marinasbull Agriculturalbull Residentialbull Land Re-Use
wwwschmitzandassociatescom8183383636
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg48
What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
California Apartment AssociationHanson Bridgett LLP12
JPMorgan Chase amp Co
Lewis Investment Company2
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Meyers Nave12
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP12
Republic Services Inc2
Sherwin-WilliamsYoung Homes2
1 ndash Institute for Local Government supporter 2 ndash CITIPAC supporter Join the Partners Program TodayContact Mike Egan | (916) 658-8271 | egancacitiesorg
Gold ($10000+)
Thank you to all of the 2014 League Partners
Platinum ($15000+)
Silver ($5000+)
Bronze ($3000+)
Basic ($1000+)
AMR2
ATampTCharles Abbott Associates2
California amp Nevada IBEW NECA Labor-Management
Cooperation TrustCalifornia Grocers Association2
California Restaurant Association
DW Development2
Dart Container Corp2
ecoATMEMS Management2
Goldfarb amp Lipman LLP Greenwaste Recovery Inc2
Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
NBS Northrop Grumman
The Olson Company2
Prometheus Real EstateGroup Inc2
James RamosSan Manuel Band of
Mission Indians2
Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
Willdan
Accretive Realtors2
AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
Ashwood ConstructionAthens Services2 Avery Associates2
Berliner CohenBlue Line Transfer Inc2
Bowlby Group Inc2
CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
Diamond Hills Auto2
Dokken Engineering2
Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
Fresno Police Officers Association
GHD Inc2
Josie Gonzales2
Gresham Savage Nolan amp Tilden PCInnisfree Ventures2
JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
amp Vaughan LLPKosmont CompaniesLaBarge Industries2
Livermore Sanitation2
Marchetti Construction Inc2
Morley Brothers LLC2
Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
Napa Recycling2
Potential IndustriesRabobank2
Rancho San Gorgonio2
Riverside Construction2
San Mateo County Association of Realtors2
Santa Monica Police Officers AssociationSeifel Consulting Inc
Severn Trent Environmental2
Sobrato Organization2
Specialty Solid Waste amp Recycling2
Studio T SQ2
Swinerton ManagementTownsend Public Affairs Inc2
Van Scoyoc Associates2
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
Waste Management2
West Builders2
Partial list as of 7312014
12 12 2
2
2
22
BUILDING AMERICAreg
2
2
2
Accela2 Advanced Disposal2
Alvarez-Glasman amp Colvin2
Amador Valley Industries2
American Forest amp Paper Association
AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
CMTCCalPortland2
CarpenterRobbins Commercial
Real Estate Inc
Cerrell AssociatesColantuono amp Levin2
CORE Public Affairs2
Desert Valley Medical Group IncPrime Healthcare2
EampJ Gallo2
Edgewood Partners Insurance CenterFortis Quay Inc
GDQ Law2
Garaventa Enterprises2 Geo-Logic Associates2
Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd amp Gin LLP
Hill International2
Holliday Rock CompanyJefferies LLC
Library Systems amp Services LLC
Marin Sanitary Service2 Matarango Inc2
Michael amp Robinson LLP Mid Valley Disposal2
Mitsubishi Cement 2
Molycorp2
Bob Murray amp Associates
National ADA Accrediting amp Consulting Inc 2
PARSPhase II2
Pacific Rail2 Peters Engineering2
Piper Jaffray2
Precision Engineering Inc2 Prime Healthcare2
Psomas2
Quad Knopf 2
Kenneth Ramirez2
Recology2
Robson Homes LLC2
San Bernardino County Safety Employees2
San Bernardino Police Officers Association
Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians2
Schneider Electric2
Stradling Yocca Carlson amp Rauth
SummerHill Homes2
Tripepi Smith amp Associates2
TREH Development2
Urban Futures2
12
12 2
J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S
and volunteer support enable the City of Eureka to offer high quality programs with little or no cost to the city beyond personnel expenses
ldquoFrom the minute teens walk through the doors of the GULCH they feel safe to be exactly who they are to have their voices heard and feel a sense of belong-ing and ownershiprdquo says Klark Swan former Eureka youth program partici-pant and current GULCH coordinator ldquoThe GULCH is a place where teens want to be because they get to experi-ence innovative fun activities that they helped designrdquo
Contact Donna Wood deputy director Parks and Recreation City of Eureka phone (707) 268-1858 email dwoodcieurekacagov
Monthly GULCH events included Eurekarsquos first-ever teen
skateboard competition and a pilot music program
at left GULCH staff member Zach Lehner offers tips to teen participant Zariah Larsen as she prepares to record a song below The teen skateboarding com-petition has proved extremely popular with local youth
Opening in September
Fire ChiefLivermore-Pleasanton Fire Department
Deputy Fire ChiefMenlo Park Fire Protection District
Assistant City ManagersCity of Pleasanton
Community Development DirectorCity of Fairfield
Finance DirectorCity of Goleta
Teri Black bull 4242963111 Carolyn Seeley bull 9494877606
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 45
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
Managing Tomorrowrsquos Resources Today
wwwhfh-consultantscom
HFampHCONSULTANTS LLC
Walnut Creek(925) 977-6950
Irvine(949) 251-8628
Providing Consulting Services to Recycling SolidWaste Water and Wastewater Management
for more than 20 Years
bull Planningbull Procurementbull Management
bull FinancialRatesbull AB939 Compliancebull Litigation Support
(916) 458-5100 | wwwcitygateassociatescom
Celebrating 20 Years
Budget Stabilization amp Staffing AnalysisCitywideDepartment Management StudiesFIRE SFIRE Staffing Deployment or Reduction AnalysisFIRE Consolidation Studies amp Master PlansMaximizing Human CapiCapital Assets
Leadership Development
ldquoYour VirtualCity Hallrdquo
Therersquos an Entire Team Behind Every Assignment
bull Executive Recruitmentbull Management Consultingbull Public Safety
wwwRalphAndersencom
9166304900
Executive Recruitment for Senior Level Positions
Norman Roberts Valerie Roberts
PO Box 16692Beverly Hills CA 90209Telephone (818) 783-7752Email robertsrcgmsncomWeb wwwrobertsrcgcom
Looking for budget balancing tools
More than 600 public agencies have chosen PARS
for retirement solutions that help save money
such as
bull OPEB pre-funding trust to reduce liabilities
bull Social Security alternatives for part-timers to save 79
bull Leave conversion plans to reduce large payouts at end
8005406369 x 116 mbarkerparsorg
wwwparsorg
copy2013 Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) All rights reserved
Headquarters Office400 Oceangate Suite 510
Long Beach CA 90802T (562) 901-0769F (562) 901-3082wwwallianceRCcom
httptwittercomAlliancercfacebookAlliance Resource Consulting LLC
Sherrill UyedaCindy KrebsSyldy Tom
Specializes in Executive Search
P O L I C Y D E S I G N S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y S TA F F I N G
mp
lan
nin
gg
rou
pco
m
Public SectorHuman reSourceS conSulting
Classification amp Compensation StudiesStaff and Executive Recruitment
Organizational AssessmentsPerformance ManagementHR Audits and Compliance
(510) 658-5633wwwKoffAssociatescom
n Koff amp Associates
Solving the Human Resources Puzzle for 30 Years
Municipal Engineering
Building Plan Review
Inspection amp CASp
Staff Augmentation
Construction Management
Fire Prevention Services
Sustainability Programs
Digital Plan Review
Code Enforcement
Planning Services
(888) 794-2016wwwcsgengrcom
San Mateo bull Santa Ana bull Sacramento bull Salinas bull Pleasanton bull Newman
Working in Partnership with Local Communities
This Space For Lease
For advertising informationcall (800) 262-1801
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg46
William Avery amp Associates IncLabor Relations Executive Search
Human Resources Consulting312 N Santa Cruz Ave Suite A
Los Gatos CA 950304083994424
Fax 4083994423email jobsaveryassocnet
wwwaveryassocnet
Peckham McKenneyampldquoAll About FitrdquoBobbi C Peckham bull Phil McKenney
Roseville CA 8669121919wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
Managing Tomorrowrsquos Resources Today
wwwhfh-consultantscom
HFampHCONSULTANTS LLC
Walnut Creek(925) 977-6950
Irvine(949) 251-8628
Providing Consulting Services to Recycling SolidWaste Water and Wastewater Management
for more than 20 Years
bull Planningbull Procurementbull Management
bull FinancialRatesbull AB939 Compliancebull Litigation Support
(916) 458-5100 | wwwcitygateassociatescom
Celebrating 20 Years
Budget Stabilization amp Staffing AnalysisCitywideDepartment Management StudiesFIRE SFIRE Staffing Deployment or Reduction AnalysisFIRE Consolidation Studies amp Master PlansMaximizing Human CapiCapital Assets
Leadership Development
ldquoYour VirtualCity Hallrdquo
Therersquos an Entire Team Behind Every Assignment
bull Executive Recruitmentbull Management Consultingbull Public Safety
wwwRalphAndersencom
9166304900
Executive Recruitment for Senior Level Positions
Norman Roberts Valerie Roberts
PO Box 16692Beverly Hills CA 90209Telephone (818) 783-7752Email robertsrcgmsncomWeb wwwrobertsrcgcom
Looking for budget balancing tools
More than 600 public agencies have chosen PARS
for retirement solutions that help save money
such as
bull OPEB pre-funding trust to reduce liabilities
bull Social Security alternatives for part-timers to save 79
bull Leave conversion plans to reduce large payouts at end
8005406369 x 116 mbarkerparsorg
wwwparsorg
copy2013 Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) All rights reserved
Headquarters Office400 Oceangate Suite 510
Long Beach CA 90802T (562) 901-0769F (562) 901-3082wwwallianceRCcom
httptwittercomAlliancercfacebookAlliance Resource Consulting LLC
Sherrill UyedaCindy KrebsSyldy Tom
Specializes in Executive Search
P O L I C Y D E S I G N S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y S TA F F I N G
mp
lan
nin
gg
rou
pco
mPublic Sector
Human reSourceS conSulting
Classification amp Compensation StudiesStaff and Executive Recruitment
Organizational AssessmentsPerformance ManagementHR Audits and Compliance
(510) 658-5633wwwKoffAssociatescom
n Koff amp Associates
Solving the Human Resources Puzzle for 30 Years
Municipal Engineering
Building Plan Review
Inspection amp CASp
Staff Augmentation
Construction Management
Fire Prevention Services
Sustainability Programs
Digital Plan Review
Code Enforcement
Planning Services
(888) 794-2016wwwcsgengrcom
San Mateo bull Santa Ana bull Sacramento bull Salinas bull Pleasanton bull Newman
Working in Partnership with Local Communities
This Space For Lease
For advertising informationcall (800) 262-1801
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 47
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
SPECIALISTS IN CLASSIFICATION JOB EVALUATION
AND COMPENSATION
5663 Balboa Ave 399 San Diego CA 92111-2705
915 L Street C-102 Sacramento CA 95814
Brentwood Village 149 S Barrington Ave 726 Los Angeles CA 90049-2950
1-888-522-7772 bull wwwcompensationconsultingcomOffices in various major cities
The Best Procurement Solutionfor Public Agencies
Co-sponsored by the League of California Cities
wwwuscommunitiesorg
201 SAN ANTONIO Circle Suite 148 MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040
6508580507 bull wwwmatrixcgnet
Management and operations studiesFeasibility studiesUser fees and cost allocation
Police bull Fire bull Public Works bull Utilities Parks amp Recreation bull Administration
Planning amp Building
Offices in California Texas Illinois Massachusetts amp Washington
matrixconsu l t i ng g roup
bull Management Leadership amp Organizational Assessments
bull Financial Management Fee Studies amp Fiscal Sustainability
bull Human Resource Management Labor Relations amp Investigations
bull Recreation Parks amp Community Services
bull Police Fire amp Communication System Studies
bull Public Works amp Engineering bull Library Operationsbull Planning Community
amp Economic Developmentbull Project Management
675 Hartz Avenue Suite 300 bull Danville CA 94526866-426-2323 bull wwwmunicipalresourcegroupcom
Providing a Complete Range
of Services to Cities Counties
and Special Districts
Budget Strategies ∙ Service Sharing
Organization Analysis ∙ Performance Management
Process Improvement ∙ Strategic Planning
Executive Recruitment ∙ FacilitationTeam Building
EXPERIENCE TALENT COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE
San Jose ∙ Orange County ∙ Cincinnati ∙ 408-437-5400
HELPING LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS
managementpartnerscom
Creating value by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for inastructure and the environment
wwwrbfcom wwwmbakercorpcom 8004793808
Planning amp Urban DesignEnvironmental ServicesPublic WorksSurveying amp MappingGISCommunity Engineering
Transportation Planning amp EngineeringTraffic Engineering amp Mobility PlanningStructrualWater Resources
Office 4157852025
Fax 4155063401
wwwNHAadvisorscom
4040 Civic Center Drive Suite 200 San Rafael CA 94903
Strategy Innovation Solutions
A D V I S O R SN H AStrategy Innovation Solutions
Public FinancePublic - Private PartnershipsGreen Finance
Contact Allan Creceliusor Sandra Comrie
12707 High Bluff Dr Ste 200San Diego CA 92130
Tel 8582593800fax 8587927465
acreceliusrewardstrategycom
Exceeding clientsrsquo expectations since 1987
Classification | CompensationSpecial Surveys | Performance Management
Providers of Land Use Planning For a Better Community
SPECIALTIESbull Coastal Actbull Local Coastal Program
Amendments amp Revisionsbull Regional and Local Planningbull Feasibility Analysisbull Public Hearing Presentations
PROJECTSbull Municipalbull Commercialbull Marinasbull Agriculturalbull Residentialbull Land Re-Use
wwwschmitzandassociatescom8183383636
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg48
What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
California Apartment AssociationHanson Bridgett LLP12
JPMorgan Chase amp Co
Lewis Investment Company2
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Meyers Nave12
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP12
Republic Services Inc2
Sherwin-WilliamsYoung Homes2
1 ndash Institute for Local Government supporter 2 ndash CITIPAC supporter Join the Partners Program TodayContact Mike Egan | (916) 658-8271 | egancacitiesorg
Gold ($10000+)
Thank you to all of the 2014 League Partners
Platinum ($15000+)
Silver ($5000+)
Bronze ($3000+)
Basic ($1000+)
AMR2
ATampTCharles Abbott Associates2
California amp Nevada IBEW NECA Labor-Management
Cooperation TrustCalifornia Grocers Association2
California Restaurant Association
DW Development2
Dart Container Corp2
ecoATMEMS Management2
Goldfarb amp Lipman LLP Greenwaste Recovery Inc2
Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
NBS Northrop Grumman
The Olson Company2
Prometheus Real EstateGroup Inc2
James RamosSan Manuel Band of
Mission Indians2
Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
Willdan
Accretive Realtors2
AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
Ashwood ConstructionAthens Services2 Avery Associates2
Berliner CohenBlue Line Transfer Inc2
Bowlby Group Inc2
CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
Diamond Hills Auto2
Dokken Engineering2
Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
Fresno Police Officers Association
GHD Inc2
Josie Gonzales2
Gresham Savage Nolan amp Tilden PCInnisfree Ventures2
JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
amp Vaughan LLPKosmont CompaniesLaBarge Industries2
Livermore Sanitation2
Marchetti Construction Inc2
Morley Brothers LLC2
Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
Napa Recycling2
Potential IndustriesRabobank2
Rancho San Gorgonio2
Riverside Construction2
San Mateo County Association of Realtors2
Santa Monica Police Officers AssociationSeifel Consulting Inc
Severn Trent Environmental2
Sobrato Organization2
Specialty Solid Waste amp Recycling2
Studio T SQ2
Swinerton ManagementTownsend Public Affairs Inc2
Van Scoyoc Associates2
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
Waste Management2
West Builders2
Partial list as of 7312014
12 12 2
2
2
22
BUILDING AMERICAreg
2
2
2
Accela2 Advanced Disposal2
Alvarez-Glasman amp Colvin2
Amador Valley Industries2
American Forest amp Paper Association
AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
CMTCCalPortland2
CarpenterRobbins Commercial
Real Estate Inc
Cerrell AssociatesColantuono amp Levin2
CORE Public Affairs2
Desert Valley Medical Group IncPrime Healthcare2
EampJ Gallo2
Edgewood Partners Insurance CenterFortis Quay Inc
GDQ Law2
Garaventa Enterprises2 Geo-Logic Associates2
Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd amp Gin LLP
Hill International2
Holliday Rock CompanyJefferies LLC
Library Systems amp Services LLC
Marin Sanitary Service2 Matarango Inc2
Michael amp Robinson LLP Mid Valley Disposal2
Mitsubishi Cement 2
Molycorp2
Bob Murray amp Associates
National ADA Accrediting amp Consulting Inc 2
PARSPhase II2
Pacific Rail2 Peters Engineering2
Piper Jaffray2
Precision Engineering Inc2 Prime Healthcare2
Psomas2
Quad Knopf 2
Kenneth Ramirez2
Recology2
Robson Homes LLC2
San Bernardino County Safety Employees2
San Bernardino Police Officers Association
Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians2
Schneider Electric2
Stradling Yocca Carlson amp Rauth
SummerHill Homes2
Tripepi Smith amp Associates2
TREH Development2
Urban Futures2
12
12 2
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
And the few jobs that are created locally are subject to the boom-and-bust cycle inherent in oil and gas development
The real job-creating industries lie in the clean energy sector Investments in clean energy create on average about six times as many jobs as investments in the fossil fu-els sector While the oil and gas industry laid off 10000 workers during the reces-sion renewable energy companies added 500000 jobs between 2003 and 2010 According to the Brookings Institution the renewable energy industry has grown at twice the rate of the overall economy Green jobs employ 31 million people in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics mdash thatrsquos more than the entire fossil fuels indus-tries combined
Californiarsquos oil demand is declining thanks in part to our climate and sustainable communities laws Regions throughout the state are adopting plans to invest in more transportation choices including transit walking and biking that can help reduce the need to drive State and local incentives are putting more electric vehicles on the road and we are working toward having 1 million electric vehicles on the roads in the next decade This is the direction in which California and the nation must move
California is at a crossroads Our leaders can choose a path that endangers our families our farmers our drinking water
our sacred places our coastal waters and our communities Or they can prioritize clean energy sources and energy efficiency mdash like wind solar and alternative fuels mdash that are already revitalizing rural communities and manufacturing towns nationwide These are the energy sources that can power us safely into the future
More Information OnlineFor citations source material and links to reports referenced here read the online version of this article at wwwwesterncitycom
California Needs to Call Time-Out on Fracking continued from page 32
California communities have been exercising
their local authority to restrict or halt fracking
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Providing Consulting Services to Recycling SolidWaste Water and Wastewater Management
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bull Social Security alternatives for part-timers to save 79
bull Leave conversion plans to reduce large payouts at end
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Headquarters Office400 Oceangate Suite 510
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n Koff amp Associates
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Fire Prevention Services
Sustainability Programs
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Working in Partnership with Local Communities
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William Avery amp Associates IncLabor Relations Executive Search
Human Resources Consulting312 N Santa Cruz Ave Suite A
Los Gatos CA 950304083994424
Fax 4083994423email jobsaveryassocnet
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Roseville CA 8669121919wwwpeckhamandmckenneycom
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wwwhfh-consultantscom
HFampHCONSULTANTS LLC
Walnut Creek(925) 977-6950
Irvine(949) 251-8628
Providing Consulting Services to Recycling SolidWaste Water and Wastewater Management
for more than 20 Years
bull Planningbull Procurementbull Management
bull FinancialRatesbull AB939 Compliancebull Litigation Support
(916) 458-5100 | wwwcitygateassociatescom
Celebrating 20 Years
Budget Stabilization amp Staffing AnalysisCitywideDepartment Management StudiesFIRE SFIRE Staffing Deployment or Reduction AnalysisFIRE Consolidation Studies amp Master PlansMaximizing Human CapiCapital Assets
Leadership Development
ldquoYour VirtualCity Hallrdquo
Therersquos an Entire Team Behind Every Assignment
bull Executive Recruitmentbull Management Consultingbull Public Safety
wwwRalphAndersencom
9166304900
Executive Recruitment for Senior Level Positions
Norman Roberts Valerie Roberts
PO Box 16692Beverly Hills CA 90209Telephone (818) 783-7752Email robertsrcgmsncomWeb wwwrobertsrcgcom
Looking for budget balancing tools
More than 600 public agencies have chosen PARS
for retirement solutions that help save money
such as
bull OPEB pre-funding trust to reduce liabilities
bull Social Security alternatives for part-timers to save 79
bull Leave conversion plans to reduce large payouts at end
8005406369 x 116 mbarkerparsorg
wwwparsorg
copy2013 Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) All rights reserved
Headquarters Office400 Oceangate Suite 510
Long Beach CA 90802T (562) 901-0769F (562) 901-3082wwwallianceRCcom
httptwittercomAlliancercfacebookAlliance Resource Consulting LLC
Sherrill UyedaCindy KrebsSyldy Tom
Specializes in Executive Search
P O L I C Y D E S I G N S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y S TA F F I N G
mp
lan
nin
gg
rou
pco
mPublic Sector
Human reSourceS conSulting
Classification amp Compensation StudiesStaff and Executive Recruitment
Organizational AssessmentsPerformance ManagementHR Audits and Compliance
(510) 658-5633wwwKoffAssociatescom
n Koff amp Associates
Solving the Human Resources Puzzle for 30 Years
Municipal Engineering
Building Plan Review
Inspection amp CASp
Staff Augmentation
Construction Management
Fire Prevention Services
Sustainability Programs
Digital Plan Review
Code Enforcement
Planning Services
(888) 794-2016wwwcsgengrcom
San Mateo bull Santa Ana bull Sacramento bull Salinas bull Pleasanton bull Newman
Working in Partnership with Local Communities
This Space For Lease
For advertising informationcall (800) 262-1801
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 47
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P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
SPECIALISTS IN CLASSIFICATION JOB EVALUATION
AND COMPENSATION
5663 Balboa Ave 399 San Diego CA 92111-2705
915 L Street C-102 Sacramento CA 95814
Brentwood Village 149 S Barrington Ave 726 Los Angeles CA 90049-2950
1-888-522-7772 bull wwwcompensationconsultingcomOffices in various major cities
The Best Procurement Solutionfor Public Agencies
Co-sponsored by the League of California Cities
wwwuscommunitiesorg
201 SAN ANTONIO Circle Suite 148 MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040
6508580507 bull wwwmatrixcgnet
Management and operations studiesFeasibility studiesUser fees and cost allocation
Police bull Fire bull Public Works bull Utilities Parks amp Recreation bull Administration
Planning amp Building
Offices in California Texas Illinois Massachusetts amp Washington
matrixconsu l t i ng g roup
bull Management Leadership amp Organizational Assessments
bull Financial Management Fee Studies amp Fiscal Sustainability
bull Human Resource Management Labor Relations amp Investigations
bull Recreation Parks amp Community Services
bull Police Fire amp Communication System Studies
bull Public Works amp Engineering bull Library Operationsbull Planning Community
amp Economic Developmentbull Project Management
675 Hartz Avenue Suite 300 bull Danville CA 94526866-426-2323 bull wwwmunicipalresourcegroupcom
Providing a Complete Range
of Services to Cities Counties
and Special Districts
Budget Strategies ∙ Service Sharing
Organization Analysis ∙ Performance Management
Process Improvement ∙ Strategic Planning
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San Jose ∙ Orange County ∙ Cincinnati ∙ 408-437-5400
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Creating value by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for inastructure and the environment
wwwrbfcom wwwmbakercorpcom 8004793808
Planning amp Urban DesignEnvironmental ServicesPublic WorksSurveying amp MappingGISCommunity Engineering
Transportation Planning amp EngineeringTraffic Engineering amp Mobility PlanningStructrualWater Resources
Office 4157852025
Fax 4155063401
wwwNHAadvisorscom
4040 Civic Center Drive Suite 200 San Rafael CA 94903
Strategy Innovation Solutions
A D V I S O R SN H AStrategy Innovation Solutions
Public FinancePublic - Private PartnershipsGreen Finance
Contact Allan Creceliusor Sandra Comrie
12707 High Bluff Dr Ste 200San Diego CA 92130
Tel 8582593800fax 8587927465
acreceliusrewardstrategycom
Exceeding clientsrsquo expectations since 1987
Classification | CompensationSpecial Surveys | Performance Management
Providers of Land Use Planning For a Better Community
SPECIALTIESbull Coastal Actbull Local Coastal Program
Amendments amp Revisionsbull Regional and Local Planningbull Feasibility Analysisbull Public Hearing Presentations
PROJECTSbull Municipalbull Commercialbull Marinasbull Agriculturalbull Residentialbull Land Re-Use
wwwschmitzandassociatescom8183383636
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg48
What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
California Apartment AssociationHanson Bridgett LLP12
JPMorgan Chase amp Co
Lewis Investment Company2
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Meyers Nave12
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP12
Republic Services Inc2
Sherwin-WilliamsYoung Homes2
1 ndash Institute for Local Government supporter 2 ndash CITIPAC supporter Join the Partners Program TodayContact Mike Egan | (916) 658-8271 | egancacitiesorg
Gold ($10000+)
Thank you to all of the 2014 League Partners
Platinum ($15000+)
Silver ($5000+)
Bronze ($3000+)
Basic ($1000+)
AMR2
ATampTCharles Abbott Associates2
California amp Nevada IBEW NECA Labor-Management
Cooperation TrustCalifornia Grocers Association2
California Restaurant Association
DW Development2
Dart Container Corp2
ecoATMEMS Management2
Goldfarb amp Lipman LLP Greenwaste Recovery Inc2
Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
NBS Northrop Grumman
The Olson Company2
Prometheus Real EstateGroup Inc2
James RamosSan Manuel Band of
Mission Indians2
Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
Willdan
Accretive Realtors2
AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
Ashwood ConstructionAthens Services2 Avery Associates2
Berliner CohenBlue Line Transfer Inc2
Bowlby Group Inc2
CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
Diamond Hills Auto2
Dokken Engineering2
Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
Fresno Police Officers Association
GHD Inc2
Josie Gonzales2
Gresham Savage Nolan amp Tilden PCInnisfree Ventures2
JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
amp Vaughan LLPKosmont CompaniesLaBarge Industries2
Livermore Sanitation2
Marchetti Construction Inc2
Morley Brothers LLC2
Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
Napa Recycling2
Potential IndustriesRabobank2
Rancho San Gorgonio2
Riverside Construction2
San Mateo County Association of Realtors2
Santa Monica Police Officers AssociationSeifel Consulting Inc
Severn Trent Environmental2
Sobrato Organization2
Specialty Solid Waste amp Recycling2
Studio T SQ2
Swinerton ManagementTownsend Public Affairs Inc2
Van Scoyoc Associates2
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
Waste Management2
West Builders2
Partial list as of 7312014
12 12 2
2
2
22
BUILDING AMERICAreg
2
2
2
Accela2 Advanced Disposal2
Alvarez-Glasman amp Colvin2
Amador Valley Industries2
American Forest amp Paper Association
AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
CMTCCalPortland2
CarpenterRobbins Commercial
Real Estate Inc
Cerrell AssociatesColantuono amp Levin2
CORE Public Affairs2
Desert Valley Medical Group IncPrime Healthcare2
EampJ Gallo2
Edgewood Partners Insurance CenterFortis Quay Inc
GDQ Law2
Garaventa Enterprises2 Geo-Logic Associates2
Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd amp Gin LLP
Hill International2
Holliday Rock CompanyJefferies LLC
Library Systems amp Services LLC
Marin Sanitary Service2 Matarango Inc2
Michael amp Robinson LLP Mid Valley Disposal2
Mitsubishi Cement 2
Molycorp2
Bob Murray amp Associates
National ADA Accrediting amp Consulting Inc 2
PARSPhase II2
Pacific Rail2 Peters Engineering2
Piper Jaffray2
Precision Engineering Inc2 Prime Healthcare2
Psomas2
Quad Knopf 2
Kenneth Ramirez2
Recology2
Robson Homes LLC2
San Bernardino County Safety Employees2
San Bernardino Police Officers Association
Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians2
Schneider Electric2
Stradling Yocca Carlson amp Rauth
SummerHill Homes2
Tripepi Smith amp Associates2
TREH Development2
Urban Futures2
12
12 2
Managing Tomorrowrsquos Resources Today
wwwhfh-consultantscom
HFampHCONSULTANTS LLC
Walnut Creek(925) 977-6950
Irvine(949) 251-8628
Providing Consulting Services to Recycling SolidWaste Water and Wastewater Management
for more than 20 Years
bull Planningbull Procurementbull Management
bull FinancialRatesbull AB939 Compliancebull Litigation Support
(916) 458-5100 | wwwcitygateassociatescom
Celebrating 20 Years
Budget Stabilization amp Staffing AnalysisCitywideDepartment Management StudiesFIRE SFIRE Staffing Deployment or Reduction AnalysisFIRE Consolidation Studies amp Master PlansMaximizing Human CapiCapital Assets
Leadership Development
ldquoYour VirtualCity Hallrdquo
Therersquos an Entire Team Behind Every Assignment
bull Executive Recruitmentbull Management Consultingbull Public Safety
wwwRalphAndersencom
9166304900
Executive Recruitment for Senior Level Positions
Norman Roberts Valerie Roberts
PO Box 16692Beverly Hills CA 90209Telephone (818) 783-7752Email robertsrcgmsncomWeb wwwrobertsrcgcom
Looking for budget balancing tools
More than 600 public agencies have chosen PARS
for retirement solutions that help save money
such as
bull OPEB pre-funding trust to reduce liabilities
bull Social Security alternatives for part-timers to save 79
bull Leave conversion plans to reduce large payouts at end
8005406369 x 116 mbarkerparsorg
wwwparsorg
copy2013 Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) All rights reserved
Headquarters Office400 Oceangate Suite 510
Long Beach CA 90802T (562) 901-0769F (562) 901-3082wwwallianceRCcom
httptwittercomAlliancercfacebookAlliance Resource Consulting LLC
Sherrill UyedaCindy KrebsSyldy Tom
Specializes in Executive Search
P O L I C Y D E S I G N S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y S TA F F I N G
mp
lan
nin
gg
rou
pco
mPublic Sector
Human reSourceS conSulting
Classification amp Compensation StudiesStaff and Executive Recruitment
Organizational AssessmentsPerformance ManagementHR Audits and Compliance
(510) 658-5633wwwKoffAssociatescom
n Koff amp Associates
Solving the Human Resources Puzzle for 30 Years
Municipal Engineering
Building Plan Review
Inspection amp CASp
Staff Augmentation
Construction Management
Fire Prevention Services
Sustainability Programs
Digital Plan Review
Code Enforcement
Planning Services
(888) 794-2016wwwcsgengrcom
San Mateo bull Santa Ana bull Sacramento bull Salinas bull Pleasanton bull Newman
Working in Partnership with Local Communities
This Space For Lease
For advertising informationcall (800) 262-1801
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 47
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
SPECIALISTS IN CLASSIFICATION JOB EVALUATION
AND COMPENSATION
5663 Balboa Ave 399 San Diego CA 92111-2705
915 L Street C-102 Sacramento CA 95814
Brentwood Village 149 S Barrington Ave 726 Los Angeles CA 90049-2950
1-888-522-7772 bull wwwcompensationconsultingcomOffices in various major cities
The Best Procurement Solutionfor Public Agencies
Co-sponsored by the League of California Cities
wwwuscommunitiesorg
201 SAN ANTONIO Circle Suite 148 MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040
6508580507 bull wwwmatrixcgnet
Management and operations studiesFeasibility studiesUser fees and cost allocation
Police bull Fire bull Public Works bull Utilities Parks amp Recreation bull Administration
Planning amp Building
Offices in California Texas Illinois Massachusetts amp Washington
matrixconsu l t i ng g roup
bull Management Leadership amp Organizational Assessments
bull Financial Management Fee Studies amp Fiscal Sustainability
bull Human Resource Management Labor Relations amp Investigations
bull Recreation Parks amp Community Services
bull Police Fire amp Communication System Studies
bull Public Works amp Engineering bull Library Operationsbull Planning Community
amp Economic Developmentbull Project Management
675 Hartz Avenue Suite 300 bull Danville CA 94526866-426-2323 bull wwwmunicipalresourcegroupcom
Providing a Complete Range
of Services to Cities Counties
and Special Districts
Budget Strategies ∙ Service Sharing
Organization Analysis ∙ Performance Management
Process Improvement ∙ Strategic Planning
Executive Recruitment ∙ FacilitationTeam Building
EXPERIENCE TALENT COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE
San Jose ∙ Orange County ∙ Cincinnati ∙ 408-437-5400
HELPING LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS
managementpartnerscom
Creating value by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for inastructure and the environment
wwwrbfcom wwwmbakercorpcom 8004793808
Planning amp Urban DesignEnvironmental ServicesPublic WorksSurveying amp MappingGISCommunity Engineering
Transportation Planning amp EngineeringTraffic Engineering amp Mobility PlanningStructrualWater Resources
Office 4157852025
Fax 4155063401
wwwNHAadvisorscom
4040 Civic Center Drive Suite 200 San Rafael CA 94903
Strategy Innovation Solutions
A D V I S O R SN H AStrategy Innovation Solutions
Public FinancePublic - Private PartnershipsGreen Finance
Contact Allan Creceliusor Sandra Comrie
12707 High Bluff Dr Ste 200San Diego CA 92130
Tel 8582593800fax 8587927465
acreceliusrewardstrategycom
Exceeding clientsrsquo expectations since 1987
Classification | CompensationSpecial Surveys | Performance Management
Providers of Land Use Planning For a Better Community
SPECIALTIESbull Coastal Actbull Local Coastal Program
Amendments amp Revisionsbull Regional and Local Planningbull Feasibility Analysisbull Public Hearing Presentations
PROJECTSbull Municipalbull Commercialbull Marinasbull Agriculturalbull Residentialbull Land Re-Use
wwwschmitzandassociatescom8183383636
League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg48
What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
California Apartment AssociationHanson Bridgett LLP12
JPMorgan Chase amp Co
Lewis Investment Company2
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Meyers Nave12
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP12
Republic Services Inc2
Sherwin-WilliamsYoung Homes2
1 ndash Institute for Local Government supporter 2 ndash CITIPAC supporter Join the Partners Program TodayContact Mike Egan | (916) 658-8271 | egancacitiesorg
Gold ($10000+)
Thank you to all of the 2014 League Partners
Platinum ($15000+)
Silver ($5000+)
Bronze ($3000+)
Basic ($1000+)
AMR2
ATampTCharles Abbott Associates2
California amp Nevada IBEW NECA Labor-Management
Cooperation TrustCalifornia Grocers Association2
California Restaurant Association
DW Development2
Dart Container Corp2
ecoATMEMS Management2
Goldfarb amp Lipman LLP Greenwaste Recovery Inc2
Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
NBS Northrop Grumman
The Olson Company2
Prometheus Real EstateGroup Inc2
James RamosSan Manuel Band of
Mission Indians2
Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
Willdan
Accretive Realtors2
AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
Ashwood ConstructionAthens Services2 Avery Associates2
Berliner CohenBlue Line Transfer Inc2
Bowlby Group Inc2
CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
Diamond Hills Auto2
Dokken Engineering2
Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
Fresno Police Officers Association
GHD Inc2
Josie Gonzales2
Gresham Savage Nolan amp Tilden PCInnisfree Ventures2
JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
amp Vaughan LLPKosmont CompaniesLaBarge Industries2
Livermore Sanitation2
Marchetti Construction Inc2
Morley Brothers LLC2
Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
Napa Recycling2
Potential IndustriesRabobank2
Rancho San Gorgonio2
Riverside Construction2
San Mateo County Association of Realtors2
Santa Monica Police Officers AssociationSeifel Consulting Inc
Severn Trent Environmental2
Sobrato Organization2
Specialty Solid Waste amp Recycling2
Studio T SQ2
Swinerton ManagementTownsend Public Affairs Inc2
Van Scoyoc Associates2
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
Waste Management2
West Builders2
Partial list as of 7312014
12 12 2
2
2
22
BUILDING AMERICAreg
2
2
2
Accela2 Advanced Disposal2
Alvarez-Glasman amp Colvin2
Amador Valley Industries2
American Forest amp Paper Association
AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
CMTCCalPortland2
CarpenterRobbins Commercial
Real Estate Inc
Cerrell AssociatesColantuono amp Levin2
CORE Public Affairs2
Desert Valley Medical Group IncPrime Healthcare2
EampJ Gallo2
Edgewood Partners Insurance CenterFortis Quay Inc
GDQ Law2
Garaventa Enterprises2 Geo-Logic Associates2
Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd amp Gin LLP
Hill International2
Holliday Rock CompanyJefferies LLC
Library Systems amp Services LLC
Marin Sanitary Service2 Matarango Inc2
Michael amp Robinson LLP Mid Valley Disposal2
Mitsubishi Cement 2
Molycorp2
Bob Murray amp Associates
National ADA Accrediting amp Consulting Inc 2
PARSPhase II2
Pacific Rail2 Peters Engineering2
Piper Jaffray2
Precision Engineering Inc2 Prime Healthcare2
Psomas2
Quad Knopf 2
Kenneth Ramirez2
Recology2
Robson Homes LLC2
San Bernardino County Safety Employees2
San Bernardino Police Officers Association
Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians2
Schneider Electric2
Stradling Yocca Carlson amp Rauth
SummerHill Homes2
Tripepi Smith amp Associates2
TREH Development2
Urban Futures2
12
12 2
P R O F E S S I O N A L S E R V I C E S D I R E C T O R Y
SPECIALISTS IN CLASSIFICATION JOB EVALUATION
AND COMPENSATION
5663 Balboa Ave 399 San Diego CA 92111-2705
915 L Street C-102 Sacramento CA 95814
Brentwood Village 149 S Barrington Ave 726 Los Angeles CA 90049-2950
1-888-522-7772 bull wwwcompensationconsultingcomOffices in various major cities
The Best Procurement Solutionfor Public Agencies
Co-sponsored by the League of California Cities
wwwuscommunitiesorg
201 SAN ANTONIO Circle Suite 148 MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040
6508580507 bull wwwmatrixcgnet
Management and operations studiesFeasibility studiesUser fees and cost allocation
Police bull Fire bull Public Works bull Utilities Parks amp Recreation bull Administration
Planning amp Building
Offices in California Texas Illinois Massachusetts amp Washington
matrixconsu l t i ng g roup
bull Management Leadership amp Organizational Assessments
bull Financial Management Fee Studies amp Fiscal Sustainability
bull Human Resource Management Labor Relations amp Investigations
bull Recreation Parks amp Community Services
bull Police Fire amp Communication System Studies
bull Public Works amp Engineering bull Library Operationsbull Planning Community
amp Economic Developmentbull Project Management
675 Hartz Avenue Suite 300 bull Danville CA 94526866-426-2323 bull wwwmunicipalresourcegroupcom
Providing a Complete Range
of Services to Cities Counties
and Special Districts
Budget Strategies ∙ Service Sharing
Organization Analysis ∙ Performance Management
Process Improvement ∙ Strategic Planning
Executive Recruitment ∙ FacilitationTeam Building
EXPERIENCE TALENT COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE
San Jose ∙ Orange County ∙ Cincinnati ∙ 408-437-5400
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League of California Cities wwwcacitiesorg48
What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
California Apartment AssociationHanson Bridgett LLP12
JPMorgan Chase amp Co
Lewis Investment Company2
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Meyers Nave12
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP12
Republic Services Inc2
Sherwin-WilliamsYoung Homes2
1 ndash Institute for Local Government supporter 2 ndash CITIPAC supporter Join the Partners Program TodayContact Mike Egan | (916) 658-8271 | egancacitiesorg
Gold ($10000+)
Thank you to all of the 2014 League Partners
Platinum ($15000+)
Silver ($5000+)
Bronze ($3000+)
Basic ($1000+)
AMR2
ATampTCharles Abbott Associates2
California amp Nevada IBEW NECA Labor-Management
Cooperation TrustCalifornia Grocers Association2
California Restaurant Association
DW Development2
Dart Container Corp2
ecoATMEMS Management2
Goldfarb amp Lipman LLP Greenwaste Recovery Inc2
Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
NBS Northrop Grumman
The Olson Company2
Prometheus Real EstateGroup Inc2
James RamosSan Manuel Band of
Mission Indians2
Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
Willdan
Accretive Realtors2
AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
Ashwood ConstructionAthens Services2 Avery Associates2
Berliner CohenBlue Line Transfer Inc2
Bowlby Group Inc2
CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
Diamond Hills Auto2
Dokken Engineering2
Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
Fresno Police Officers Association
GHD Inc2
Josie Gonzales2
Gresham Savage Nolan amp Tilden PCInnisfree Ventures2
JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
amp Vaughan LLPKosmont CompaniesLaBarge Industries2
Livermore Sanitation2
Marchetti Construction Inc2
Morley Brothers LLC2
Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
Napa Recycling2
Potential IndustriesRabobank2
Rancho San Gorgonio2
Riverside Construction2
San Mateo County Association of Realtors2
Santa Monica Police Officers AssociationSeifel Consulting Inc
Severn Trent Environmental2
Sobrato Organization2
Specialty Solid Waste amp Recycling2
Studio T SQ2
Swinerton ManagementTownsend Public Affairs Inc2
Van Scoyoc Associates2
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
Waste Management2
West Builders2
Partial list as of 7312014
12 12 2
2
2
22
BUILDING AMERICAreg
2
2
2
Accela2 Advanced Disposal2
Alvarez-Glasman amp Colvin2
Amador Valley Industries2
American Forest amp Paper Association
AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
CMTCCalPortland2
CarpenterRobbins Commercial
Real Estate Inc
Cerrell AssociatesColantuono amp Levin2
CORE Public Affairs2
Desert Valley Medical Group IncPrime Healthcare2
EampJ Gallo2
Edgewood Partners Insurance CenterFortis Quay Inc
GDQ Law2
Garaventa Enterprises2 Geo-Logic Associates2
Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd amp Gin LLP
Hill International2
Holliday Rock CompanyJefferies LLC
Library Systems amp Services LLC
Marin Sanitary Service2 Matarango Inc2
Michael amp Robinson LLP Mid Valley Disposal2
Mitsubishi Cement 2
Molycorp2
Bob Murray amp Associates
National ADA Accrediting amp Consulting Inc 2
PARSPhase II2
Pacific Rail2 Peters Engineering2
Piper Jaffray2
Precision Engineering Inc2 Prime Healthcare2
Psomas2
Quad Knopf 2
Kenneth Ramirez2
Recology2
Robson Homes LLC2
San Bernardino County Safety Employees2
San Bernardino Police Officers Association
Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians2
Schneider Electric2
Stradling Yocca Carlson amp Rauth
SummerHill Homes2
Tripepi Smith amp Associates2
TREH Development2
Urban Futures2
12
12 2
What compelled you to run for the city councilRead more ldquoOn the Recordrdquo at wwwwesterncitycom
James TomaCouncil MemberWest Covina
A development decision made by the council got me involved and I decided a change was needed
As a Vallejo native I wanted to see my city realize its full potential
Katy MiessnerCouncil MemberVallejo
Pat MortonCouncil MemberPortola
Not too many people in our area run for office and I thought voters needed more choices of candidates
John MooreCouncil Member Cotati
The council appointed me to fill a vacancy as a continuation of my community involvement
Mel TurnerMayorCitrus Heights
The city was finan-cially stable and doing well I didnrsquot want that to change
I believe if you donrsquot like the way things are you should stop complaining and do something about it
Debe HopkinsMayorAnderson
Western City September 2014wwwwesterncitycom 49
California Apartment AssociationHanson Bridgett LLP12
JPMorgan Chase amp Co
Lewis Investment Company2
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Meyers Nave12
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP12
Republic Services Inc2
Sherwin-WilliamsYoung Homes2
1 ndash Institute for Local Government supporter 2 ndash CITIPAC supporter Join the Partners Program TodayContact Mike Egan | (916) 658-8271 | egancacitiesorg
Gold ($10000+)
Thank you to all of the 2014 League Partners
Platinum ($15000+)
Silver ($5000+)
Bronze ($3000+)
Basic ($1000+)
AMR2
ATampTCharles Abbott Associates2
California amp Nevada IBEW NECA Labor-Management
Cooperation TrustCalifornia Grocers Association2
California Restaurant Association
DW Development2
Dart Container Corp2
ecoATMEMS Management2
Goldfarb amp Lipman LLP Greenwaste Recovery Inc2
Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
NBS Northrop Grumman
The Olson Company2
Prometheus Real EstateGroup Inc2
James RamosSan Manuel Band of
Mission Indians2
Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
Willdan
Accretive Realtors2
AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
Ashwood ConstructionAthens Services2 Avery Associates2
Berliner CohenBlue Line Transfer Inc2
Bowlby Group Inc2
CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
Diamond Hills Auto2
Dokken Engineering2
Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
Fresno Police Officers Association
GHD Inc2
Josie Gonzales2
Gresham Savage Nolan amp Tilden PCInnisfree Ventures2
JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
amp Vaughan LLPKosmont CompaniesLaBarge Industries2
Livermore Sanitation2
Marchetti Construction Inc2
Morley Brothers LLC2
Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
Napa Recycling2
Potential IndustriesRabobank2
Rancho San Gorgonio2
Riverside Construction2
San Mateo County Association of Realtors2
Santa Monica Police Officers AssociationSeifel Consulting Inc
Severn Trent Environmental2
Sobrato Organization2
Specialty Solid Waste amp Recycling2
Studio T SQ2
Swinerton ManagementTownsend Public Affairs Inc2
Van Scoyoc Associates2
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
Waste Management2
West Builders2
Partial list as of 7312014
12 12 2
2
2
22
BUILDING AMERICAreg
2
2
2
Accela2 Advanced Disposal2
Alvarez-Glasman amp Colvin2
Amador Valley Industries2
American Forest amp Paper Association
AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
CMTCCalPortland2
CarpenterRobbins Commercial
Real Estate Inc
Cerrell AssociatesColantuono amp Levin2
CORE Public Affairs2
Desert Valley Medical Group IncPrime Healthcare2
EampJ Gallo2
Edgewood Partners Insurance CenterFortis Quay Inc
GDQ Law2
Garaventa Enterprises2 Geo-Logic Associates2
Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd amp Gin LLP
Hill International2
Holliday Rock CompanyJefferies LLC
Library Systems amp Services LLC
Marin Sanitary Service2 Matarango Inc2
Michael amp Robinson LLP Mid Valley Disposal2
Mitsubishi Cement 2
Molycorp2
Bob Murray amp Associates
National ADA Accrediting amp Consulting Inc 2
PARSPhase II2
Pacific Rail2 Peters Engineering2
Piper Jaffray2
Precision Engineering Inc2 Prime Healthcare2
Psomas2
Quad Knopf 2
Kenneth Ramirez2
Recology2
Robson Homes LLC2
San Bernardino County Safety Employees2
San Bernardino Police Officers Association
Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians2
Schneider Electric2
Stradling Yocca Carlson amp Rauth
SummerHill Homes2
Tripepi Smith amp Associates2
TREH Development2
Urban Futures2
12
12 2
California Apartment AssociationHanson Bridgett LLP12
JPMorgan Chase amp Co
Lewis Investment Company2
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore1
Meyers Nave12
Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP12
Republic Services Inc2
Sherwin-WilliamsYoung Homes2
1 ndash Institute for Local Government supporter 2 ndash CITIPAC supporter Join the Partners Program TodayContact Mike Egan | (916) 658-8271 | egancacitiesorg
Gold ($10000+)
Thank you to all of the 2014 League Partners
Platinum ($15000+)
Silver ($5000+)
Bronze ($3000+)
Basic ($1000+)
AMR2
ATampTCharles Abbott Associates2
California amp Nevada IBEW NECA Labor-Management
Cooperation TrustCalifornia Grocers Association2
California Restaurant Association
DW Development2
Dart Container Corp2
ecoATMEMS Management2
Goldfarb amp Lipman LLP Greenwaste Recovery Inc2
Interwest Consulting Group Inc
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann amp Girard1
Merlone Geier2
NBS Northrop Grumman
The Olson Company2
Prometheus Real EstateGroup Inc2
James RamosSan Manuel Band of
Mission Indians2
Sares Regis Group2
Schiff Hardin LLPServPro2
Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations2
US BankUnion Bank2
Vavrinek Trine Day amp Company LLP
Western Tropicana Development2
Willdan
Accretive Realtors2
AndersonPenna Partners Inc2
Architects Orange2
Ashwood ConstructionAthens Services2 Avery Associates2
Berliner CohenBlue Line Transfer Inc2
Bowlby Group Inc2
CARE2
CRampR2
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
California Refuse Recycling Council
Calimesa Chamber of Commerce2
Civil Engineering Associates2
Classic Communities2
Climatec2
Cost Control Associates IncCunningham Davis2
Desert Valleys Builders2
Diamond Hills Auto2
Dokken Engineering2
Emanuels Jones and Associates
Fard Engineers2
Fresno Police Officers Association
GHD Inc2
Josie Gonzales2
Gresham Savage Nolan amp Tilden PCInnisfree Ventures2
JR RobertsDeacon Inc2
Jamboree Housing CorporationJones Hall2
Jones amp MayerKasdan Simonds Riley
amp Vaughan LLPKosmont CompaniesLaBarge Industries2
Livermore Sanitation2
Marchetti Construction Inc2
Morley Brothers LLC2
Kevin Mullin for Assembly2
Murphy Rearson Bradley amp Feeny
Napa Recycling2
Potential IndustriesRabobank2
Rancho San Gorgonio2
Riverside Construction2
San Mateo County Association of Realtors2
Santa Monica Police Officers AssociationSeifel Consulting Inc
Severn Trent Environmental2
Sobrato Organization2
Specialty Solid Waste amp Recycling2
Studio T SQ2
Swinerton ManagementTownsend Public Affairs Inc2
Van Scoyoc Associates2
Vali Cooper amp Associates Inc
Vanir Construction2
Waste Management2
West Builders2
Partial list as of 7312014
12 12 2
2
2
22
BUILDING AMERICAreg
2
2
2
Accela2 Advanced Disposal2
Alvarez-Glasman amp Colvin2
Amador Valley Industries2
American Forest amp Paper Association
AtkinsBest Way Disposal2
CMTCCalPortland2
CarpenterRobbins Commercial
Real Estate Inc
Cerrell AssociatesColantuono amp Levin2
CORE Public Affairs2
Desert Valley Medical Group IncPrime Healthcare2
EampJ Gallo2
Edgewood Partners Insurance CenterFortis Quay Inc
GDQ Law2
Garaventa Enterprises2 Geo-Logic Associates2
Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd amp Gin LLP
Hill International2
Holliday Rock CompanyJefferies LLC
Library Systems amp Services LLC
Marin Sanitary Service2 Matarango Inc2
Michael amp Robinson LLP Mid Valley Disposal2
Mitsubishi Cement 2
Molycorp2
Bob Murray amp Associates
National ADA Accrediting amp Consulting Inc 2
PARSPhase II2
Pacific Rail2 Peters Engineering2
Piper Jaffray2
Precision Engineering Inc2 Prime Healthcare2
Psomas2
Quad Knopf 2
Kenneth Ramirez2
Recology2
Robson Homes LLC2
San Bernardino County Safety Employees2
San Bernardino Police Officers Association
Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians2
Schneider Electric2
Stradling Yocca Carlson amp Rauth
SummerHill Homes2
Tripepi Smith amp Associates2
TREH Development2
Urban Futures2
12
12 2