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Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:23:12 GMT

Winter 2011: Happy New Year to all!!! This issue will announce the new officers for APA California and CPF. Congratulations to all and your service is so appreciated. Meet our new student representative to the APA California Board. Read about Pasadena and the Bennett Plan a winner of the 2011 California Planning Landmark Award which provides a wonderful perspective on the city beautiful planning principles. Learn how planners participated as members of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission and how their experience assisted them in that role. Utilizing a market based model for retrofitting a suburban strip commercial corridor earned Huntington Beach a APA California planning award - read more in this issue of CalPlanner. This is my last issue of CalPlanner as my term as VP for Public Information ends - Thank you for opportunity to serve all of you. Janet Ruggiero FAICP. Click here to read Fall 2011: Great places in CA, APA 2012 Budget, Presidents...

APA California Board Roster

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:11:32 GMT

OFFICE NAME/PHONE ADDRESS PRESIDENT 2 Years 2011 - 2012 Kevin J. Keller, AICP 213.978.1211 (w) 213.978.1477 (f) kevin.keller@lacity.org City of Los Angeles 200 N. Spring Street, Suite 667 Los Angeles CA 90012 VICE PRESIDENT POLICY & LEGISLATION 2 Years 2011 – 2012 David M. Snow, AICP 213.626.8484 (w) dsnow@rwglaw.com Richards Watson Gershon 355 S. Grand Avenue, 40th Floor Los Angeles CA 90071-1560 VICE PRESIDENT PUBLIC INFORMATION 2 Years 2012 - 2013 Hing Wong, AICP 510.464.7966 (w) 510.433.5566 (f) hingw@abag.ca.gov ABAG P.O. Box 2050 Oakland CA 95604 VICE PRESIDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2 Years 2011- 2012 Juan F. Borrelli, AICP 408.793.4384 (w) 408.271.1930 (f) juan.borrelli@sanjoseca.gov City of San Jose ESD/WP 200 East Santa Clara Street, 7th Floor San Jose CA 95113 VICE PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATION 2 Years 2010 - 2011 Virginia M. Viado 909.980.4000 (w) 909.980.1399 (f) virginia.viado@urs.com URS...

Awards

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:02:03 GMT

APA California Awards Program The APA California Awards Program encourages quality in planning and increases the public’s awareness of the planning profession by recognizing outstanding achievement in the planning field. The program honors innovative plans and projects, distinguished APA members, lay contributors to planning and achievements of local APA California Sections. APA California Planning Awards are presented annually at the APA California Conference in two categories: Awards of Excellence and Awards of Merit. Additionally, Scholastic Awards are given to students by the California Planning Foundation, a nonprofit, tax-deductible arm of APA California, and Historic Planning Landmark Awards are given to historical projects. APA California Awards 2012 APA California is honored to recognize the outstanding planners, projects and planning efforts throughout the state. 2012 Awards Program Application - Currently being updated and will be posted soon! 2012 APA...

AICP

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:55:15 GMT

AICP Certification AICP is the professional institute of APA concerned with requirements for certification of professional planners, ethics, professional development, planning education, and the standards of practice. Certified planners are skilled at finding solutions to current community problems in ways that will carry a community toward long-term goals. Additional information may be obtained by visiting the National APA's website here. Congratulations to California’s First AICP Advanced Specialty Certification Recipients! By Juan Borrelli, AICP – Vice President of Professional Development and Lance Schulte, AICP – AICP Commissioner, Region 6 Below are the names of the first California planners to earn one of AICP’s two new AICP advanced specialty certification credentials: AICP Certified Environmental Planner (AICP CEP) and AICP Certified Transportation Planner (AICP CTP). These advanced specialty certifications recognize an individual's...

Contact Us

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:39:56 GMT

APA CALIFORNIA CONTACT INFORMATION Professional Support If you have questions about professional APA California activities or local Chapter activities, please contact an Board member in the area of your interest. Both State Board and Local Section Leadership are available to assist you. Membership: Contact Laura Murphy APA California c/o New Horizon Enterprise 210 Hickory Street Roseville CA 95678 E-mail: nhe2011@live.com Phone: 916.773.0288 Media Related Questions: Members of the media may contact the following for information or interview requests: Vice President of Public Information Janet M. Ruggiero, FAICP, E-mail: jmruggiero@sbcglobal.net. Cal Planner: Send editorial submissions and queries to: APA California, c/o Dorina Blythe, GranDesigns, 31807 Green Oak Way, Temecula, CA 92592, Phone: 951.695.3646, Fax: 951.685.3646, E-mail: dorina@grandesigns.us. Website: Need something put on our website? Please read our Website...

Professional Development

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:11:13 GMT

APA California provides a variety of professional development services. The California Chapter provides varied and unique educational and networking opportunities for members through conferences and AICP Exam preparation programs. The annual California Chapter Conference offers opportunities to stay current in the planning field and to network with the leaders in the planning profession. APA California also nominates planners to become members of the AICP College of Fellows. Professional Development Officer The Chapter PDO assists local sections in delivering professional development services and coordinates between the Chapter and APA/AICP. The Chapter PDO provides assistance with information regarding AICP Exam preparation and is the point of contact for obtaining the Chapter Presidents Council AICP Exam Preparation Study Manual. PDO Team Contact Information - January 2012 Juan F. Borrelli, AICP Vice President, Professional Development Responsible for...

Advertise in Cal Planner

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:10:55 GMT

APA California accepts Job Advertisements and Calling Card Advertisements to be listed in both Cal Planner and the www.apacalifornia.org website. Job Ads will be listed online for a 30 day period and are viewable online within 48 hours after payment has been made. Digital California Planner is produced four times a year and is e-mailed to over 5,000 members. How to Post a Job Ad Click on Submit a Job Posting. In order to submit a job posting you must be logged in. If you are not a member, click here to create a new account for this site. If you have previously created an account and need your access information, click here to request an e-mail with your login information. Please post the ENTIRE ad (including job ad contact information) in the Description section of the job submittal page, then copy and paste your Job Ad information into the Required Experience and Skills sections, Website URL and contact information. Please copy and paste your text to Notepad, which will be...

Featured Events

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:30:32 GMT

Featured Events 2012 Annual Conference Rancho Las Palmas Resort Rancho Mirage, CA October 21-24, 2012 Exhibitor/Sponsor OpportunitiesExhibitor/Sponsor Floor Map 2011 Conference Session Presentations

2012 APA California Conference

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:30:04 GMT

Welcome to the online home of the APA California 2012 Annual Conference! The California Chapter presents a statewide conference annually that provides networking and educational opportunities for its members. These popular conferences attract planning professionals from throughout California, the United States, and around the world. PREPARE PLAN PRESERVE OCTOBER 21-24, 2012 Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa 41-000 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-4497 866-423-1195 760-568-2727 GENERAL INFORMATION Session Proposal Submission - Closed Call for Presentations - Closed Exhibitor/Sponsor Opportunities Exhibitor/Sponsor Floor Map HOTEL RESERVATIONS Click here to make your hotel reservations early to ensure you have a room at the host hotel. The nightly rate is $175.

Staff & Contractors

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:19:13 GMT

OFFICE NAME / PHONE ADDRESS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & LOBBYIST Sande George 916.443.5301 (w) 916.443.3494 (f) 916.558.0861 (voice mail) sgeorge@stefangeorge.com Stefan/George Associates 925 L Street, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95814 DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Tom Stefan 916.737.2372 (w) 916.456.1283 (f) sgassoc@msn.com tpstefan@hotmail.com Stefan/George Associates 1333 36th Street Sacramento, CA 95816 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & LOBBYIST Lauren Silva 916.443.5301 (w) 916.443.3494 (f) lsilva@stefangeorge.com Stefan/George Associates 925 L Street, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95814 ASSOCIATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES Francine Farrell 916.715.5479 (w) 916.486.6615 (f) ategoresources@live.com ATEGO Resources P.O. Box 214065 Sacramento, CA 95821 ASSOCIATION AND CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE SERVICES Laura Murphy 916.773.0288 (w) nhe2011@live.com New Horizon Engerprise 210 Hickory Street Roseville, CA 95678 NEWSLETTER PRODUCTION Dorina Blythe 951.695.3646(w&f) dorina@grandesigns.us ...

Legislative Program Essentials

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:11:22 GMT

Information about the APA California Legislative Program Policy and Legislation Program Overview Legislative Review Committee Legislative Rapid Response Team Legislative Platform Committee How to join the APA California Legislative Review Committee Do you want to get involved in APA California’s Legislative Review Committees? Sign up now to participate on a APA California Legislative Review Committee. Here’s your opportunity to assist APA California review and develop sound planning positions on key California legislation. Just complete this simple application form and join now! Legislative Committee Application APA California Legislative Platform View Plan California, the APA California 2009-2010 Legislative Platform APA Califonia Legislative Agenda: UNDER REVISION Contact Us If...

Job Postings on APA California

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:45:39 GMT

General Information You may post your job ad to be listed online for a 30 day period, or online as well as in the California Planner. Website Ads are placed within 48 hours of payment and are available worldwide on the Internet. California Planner is published six times a year and is directly mailed to over 5,000 members. Website and Cal Planner Posting Guidelines How to Post a Job Ad Click on Submit a Job Posting. In order to submit a job posting you must be logged in. If you are not a member, click here to create a new account for this site. If you have previously created an account and need your access information, click here to request an e-mail with your login information. Please post the ENTIRE ad (including job ad contact information) in the Description section of the job submittal page, then copy and paste your Job Ad information into the Required Experience and Skills sections, Website URL and contact information. If text is copied from Word, it is best to...

Consultant Find

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:52:11 GMT

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Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:33:57 GMT

Option: Virginia M. Viado Description: Professional Experience: • URS Corporation, 2009 - present • Hogle-Ireland, Inc., 2006 – 2009 • Civic Solutions, Inc., 2002 – 2006 • City of Culver City, 2002 • City of Fullerton, 1998-2002 • City of Ontario, 1990-1998 APACA Experience: Vice President of Administration, 2010-present California Planning Foundation (CPF) Board Member, 2004-present Education Cal Poly Pomona, BS, Urban and Regional Planning Position Statement As the current VP of Administration, I have first-hand knowledge and experience of the challenges the Chapter has faced in these trying economic times and understand the importance of utilizing our available resources – including use of membership funds...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:07:49 GMT

Option:	Darcy G. Kremin, AICP

Description:	Professional and APA Experience • Senior Environmental Planner, Cardno ENTRIX, Concord, 2007-present • Total of 14 years as an environmental planner • APA member since 2000 • AICP since 2003 • Director, APA California Northern, 2009-2010 • Board Member, APA California Northern, 2005-present • Design Review Commissioner, City of Walnut Creek, 2006-2009 • Vice-Chair, Programs Committee, CCAPA 2007 Local Host Committee • Chair, Hospitality Committee, APA 2005 Local Host Committee • Speaker, various APA California conferences since 2007 Education • B.A., Political Science and Geography/Environmental Studies, UCLA • M.A., Urban and Environmental Policy, Tufts University (Boston) Position Statement I am enthusiastic about joining the CPF board and ready to pursue the following goals: • Provide scholarships and awards to excellent university students in financial need. • Continue to promote and enhance the diversity of students who receive CPF scholarships and awards. • Foster professional development for planners by organizing workshops and networking opportunities. • Attract more long-term endowments and large money donations. • Encourage more practicing planners to get involved with CPF. Through these I will focus my enthusiasm and energy on donations and scholarships, and continue to make CPF the largest planning-focused scholarship program in the world. I look forward to the opportunity to serve on the CPF board.

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:06:47 GMT

Option: William Hoose Description: Professional and APA Experience • Senior Land Use and Environmental Planner at Golder Associates • Senior Project Manager at PBS&J/Atkins • Principal Planner for Hoose Planning and Environmental LLC • Senior Environmental Planner at URS Corporation • Associate Environmental Planner at Webb Associates • Orange County APA Membership Director • 2012 APA National Conference Local Host Committee Member • APA Member since 2004 Education Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning—Cal Poly Pomona Position Statement It is important that professionals from all aspects of the planning field collaborate in order to support, educate, and mentor the future planners of California,...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:06:31 GMT

Option: Carol D. Barrett, FAICP Description: Professional and APA Experience • Planning Manager, City of San Gabriel, 2007 to present. • Director of Planning and Development Services, City of San Marcos, TX, 2003-2007 • Director of Planning and Development, Berkeley, 2001-2003 • Other planning jobs in Texas, Maryland, Washington, D.C. • APA, Charter Member • AICP, Charter Member • Inducted into the College of Fellows in the Inaugural Class, 1999 • FAICP Coordinator, APACA, 2011 • Vice President for Professional Development, APACA, 2009-2010 • Co-Chair, APA National Conference in San Antonio, 2006 • Past President, APATX • Past President, APA National Capital • Past Chair, Planning and...

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:48:08 GMT

Candidate: Hing Wong, AICP Bio: Professional and APA Experience • Over 25 years of planning experience in the San Francisco Bay Area • Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) • National Policy and Legislative Representative, APA California (2011) • Vice President for Administration, APA California (2008-2009) • Membership Inclusion Director, APA California (2007, 2010) • Conference Co-Chair, APA California Conference in San José (2007) • Board Member, APA National Social Relevance Task Force (2005-2006) • Conference Co-Chair, APA National Conference in San Francisco (2005) • Director, Northern Section (2003-2006) • Treasurer, California Planning Foundation (2002-2009) ...

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:46:45 GMT

Candidate: Brooke Peterson, AICP Bio: Professional and APA Experience • Senior Associate with The Planning Center|DC&E • Five years with ICF International • Four years with California Center for Sustainable Energy • APA California Board of Directors, 2008-2011 • Co-Chair, Conference Committee, APA California Annual Conference in San Diego, 2010 • Past Director, San Diego Section of APA, 2011 • Director, San Diego Section of APA, 2008-2010 • Professional Development Officer, San Diego Section of APA, 2004-2008 • Chair, Clairemont Community Planning Committee, City of San Diego, 2007-present Education • Master of City Planning, San Diego State University • B.A. Biology, Occidental...

Digital Cal Planner and Web Site Job Advertisement Rates

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:13:05 GMT

APA California will review the word count for your Job Ad and notify the contact listed in the Email field with the costs for posting on the website alone, and posting on the website as well as Cal Planner, when available. Rates are as follows: Words per Ad Web Site Only Rate California Planner Only Rate California Planner & Web Site Rate up to 50 $ 70 $ 125 $ 150 100 90 250 270 150 120 380 410 200 150 510 540 250 180 660 700 Minimum 50 word ad. For ads rates over 250 words, please contact New Horizon Enterprise at nhe2011@live .com or 916.773.0288. All advertisements MUST be pre-paid.Website ads will run for 30 days and be placed on the website page within 48 hours of payment. Website ads may be extended an additional 10 days for $20.00. Please visit http://www.calapa.org/en/cms/?495 and follow the instructions to submit your job ads or call Laura Murphy at the APA California office at 916.773.0288 or email...