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City Manager Newsletter By
TRACKDOWN MANAGEMENT
"Providing thread to help stitch together the fabric of the City Management Community"
October, 2016 Special Page | 1 Volume No. 10: Issue No. 19
Pismo Beach City Manager James R. Lewis and
Chief of Police Jake Miller at the 2016 Annual Pismo
Beach Clam Festival. Jim and the Chief participated
as judges for the competition to discover “Pismo’s
Best” Clam Chowder. The Chief is a 20-year veteran
of the Pismo Beach department. He was appointed
Chief In 2014 following former Chief Jeff Norton’s
retirement. Jim has served as City Manager since
2013. He is a past President of MMASC, and is the
2015-2016 Vice President of the City Managers
Department of the League of California Cities.
Part I of a List of League of California Cities
Central Valley Division Cities
This issue of the City Manager Newsletter by
Trackdown presents a list of the first third of the
cities listed in the Central Valley Division of the
League of California Cities. Cities included in this
listing include: Angels Camp; Atwater; Ceres;
Chowchilla; Dos Palos; Escalon; Gustine;
Hughson; and Lathrop. That is nine different
cities, but we have included multiple managers
where the information was readily available.
We apologize for being behind schedule with our
newsletter distribution for October and into November. On
the domestic front we have completely remodeled our
kitchen, which means many visits by various craftsmen of
various disciplines. The project is nearing completion. More
troublesome has been the change in computer
equipment. Moving files and learning a new operating
system is time consuming, and when you recognize my
technology handicap you can see our problem. We lost
our email system, but Tripepi Smith & Associates has
provided a temporary fix. ---Jack A. Simpson
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We apologize for being behind schedule with our newsletter
distribution for October and into November. On the domestic
front we have completely remodeled our kitchen, which
means many visits by various craftsmen of various disciplines.
The project is nearing completion. More troublesome has
been the change in computer equipment. Moving files and
learning a new operating system is time consuming, and when
you recognize my technology handicap you can see our
problem. We lost our email system, but Tripepi Smith &
Associates has provided a temporary fix. ---Jack A. Simpson
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 2 October, 2016 Special
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Part I of a List of League of California Cities
Central Valley Division Cities
This list has been compiled by an initial review of
the ICMA Who’s Who Directory and then a look
at the internet. Google strikes again. Even then
there are some out there who do a good job of
eluding the listing of career profile information.
We hope you enjoy reading the product we
present here.
Angels Camp City Administrator Michael
McHatten served as the Director of Parks and
Community Services for two years prior to a
promotion to Administrative Services in Madera
where he worked from 2007 and 2011. At the
age of 48, he was appointed to his current
position in 2011 to replace City Administrator
Dave Richards, who left the City in May, 2011
when his employment agreement was not
renewed. Mike took over the post from Interim
City Manager Mary Kelly, the Angels Camp City
Clerk-Treasurer. Mike is a native of Sanger and is
a graduate of California State University, Fresno.
He started his work career in the landscape
construction industry when he was in the 8th
grade. He built a company in Northern
California before he went to work for the Clovis
Unified School District. His work with the school
district lead to a position with the City of Fresno
prior to his service in Madera.
Good pictures can be used over. Here is a picture of
retired Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Pulskamp, the
CCMF Executive Director, and CCMF Board Member
Mark Risco, the President & CEO of Willdan Financial &
Economic Consulting Services. Ken may be reached at
email address: ken@cacitymanagers.org
www.keenan.com
Keenan is an industry leader in insurance, employee
benefits and financial solutions for public agencies.
Executive Vice President Steve Gedestad is a Member of
the California City Management Foundation (CCMF)
Board of Trustees.
Corporate Office Telephone No. 310-212-3344
KeenanDirect knows about affordable health insurance
plans. Keenan associates are certified insurance agents
who understand health insurance coverage options for
individuals, families and small businesses. KeenanDirect
provides sound guidance and direction
http://www.willdan.com/financial/
Mark Risco, President & CEO
Robert "Chris" Fisher, Financial Consulting Vice President
Anne Pelej, Arbitrage Rebate
Gladys Medina, Assessment and CFD Districts
Willdan Financial & Economic Consulting Services
can enhance city efficiency, effectiveness, and
credibility by helping to generate revenue and
optimize its administration. President & CEO Mark Risco
is a member of the California City Management
Foundation (CCMF) Board of Trustees. Call Willdan
Financial at telephone No. 800-755-6864.
January 8 – January 10, 2017
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City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 3 October, 2016 Special
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
http://www.kosmont.com/
Former City Manager Larry J. Kosmont
Kosmont Companies is a nationally recognized real
estate, financial advisory and economic development
services firm. Larry was featured in a Bond Buyer article
regarding the subject of redevelopment dissolution and
bond disputes associated with the wind-down.
Mailing Address: 1601 N. Sepulveda Blvd., #382,
Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Telephone: 424-456-3088 Fax 424-456-3087
http://www.civicbusinessjournal.com/company/joe-
a-gonsalves-son/
The firm was founded by the late former California
State Assembly Member Joe A. Gonsalves.
Anthony D. Gonsalves serves as a member of the
CCMF Board of Directors. Anthony, Jason Gonsalves
and Paul Gonsalves are expert municipal lobbyists.
The firm represents about 50-cities, and has become
a key player in legislation about city government.
Joe Gonsalves said, "Lobbyist are like parachutes;
you don't need them often but when you do they
had better work."
Call Joe A. Gonsalves & Son at: 916-441-0597
“It's not how you start the season;
it's how you finish. If you wind up
helping the team make the
playoffs, that's what you play for.
You don't play to put up your
numbers, but to try to get a
chance to make it to the World
Series.” --Albert Pujols
Part I of a List of League of California Cities
Central Valley Division Cities
Angels Camp City Administrator David Richards
started in the City as Interim City Administrator in
May, 2010. He previously served as the City
Administrator in Hoonah, Alaska. He suffered a
stroke and was unable to work until January.
The City decided to not extend his employment
agreement. Prior to his first Alaska assignment,
Dave served as the Town Manager in Pahrump,
Nevada. Dave is currently listed as the City
Manager in Fort Yukon, Alaska.
Tim Shearer served as the Angels Camp City
Administrator for more than 12-years. He left full-
time work with the City in August, 2009. Tim was
a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, and was
called to active duty in Iraq. He left in late 2009
for training in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He
returned to the City in December, 2010, six
months after his employment agreement
expired, and he was unable to reach another
agreement with the City.
Atwater City Manager Frank Pietro will retire on
December 31, 2016. Frank, a native of Atwater,
rose through the ranks of the Atwater Police
Department starting in 1978 as a reserve officer
to become Chief of Police in 2011, after more
than 30-years in the department. Joe was
appointed Interim City Manager in 2012, and
served in both capacities for nearly 3-years.
Casey Simpson, Jack Sugar, Susan Simpson and
Samantha Simpson. This is “Trackdown Susan” and her
children. By day Susan works for In-N-Out Burger in Irvine.
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 4 October, 2016 Special
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Part I of a List of League of California Cities
Central Valley Division
Ceres City Manager Toby
Eugene Wells was appointed to
his current position in April, 2014
taking the place of Interim City
Manager Art de Werk, the local
Chief of Police. The Chief has
been the Interim City Manager since City
Manager Brad Kilger left in December, 2010 to
become the City Manager in Benicia. Toby
served as the Ceres Deputy City Manager and
City Engineer and Public Works Director prior to
his appointment to City Manager. He began his
career in 1992 as an Engineer with the Fresno
Metropolitan Flood Control District. He went to
work for the City of Turlock in 1998 as an
Associate Civil Engineer. Toby joined the
Livermore staff as a Senior Civil Engineer in July,
2000. Between 2005 and 2011 toby worked
assignments in the private sector, including a
stint as an Executive Director of a Homeowner’s
Association. Toby was hired by Ceres in August,
2011. He earned an AA in civil engineering from
Modesto Junior College and a BS in civil
engineering from California State University,
Fresno. Toby lists golf and snow skiing among his
interests.
http://www.ka-mg.com/
Retired Arcadia City Manager William "Bill" Kelly is
the Founder and President of
Kelly Associates Management Group 1440 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 900
Fullerton, California 91835
KAMG's staff are all successful former local
government management professionals with proven
track records. Call telephone No. 714-449-8432
http://www.hdlcompanies.com/
Telephone No. 909-861-4335.
HdL was founded in 1983 by former City Manager
Robert "Bob" Hinderliter, who successfully
championed legislation allowing independent
verification of State Board of Equalization records.
HdL expanded and improved with the help of a
partnership with former City Manager
Lloyd de Llamas. Currently Andy Nickerson is the
President of the firm. HdL Companies offers diverse
services that include: allocation audits, economic
analysis and program software regarding Sales Tax,
Property Tax, Economic Development and a
Medical Marijuana Consulting Service too.
http://www.stifel.com/
Stifel is ready to serve public agency financial
needs. Stifel's Stephen Heaney, Managing Director,
Public Finance is a former member of
the CCMF Board, and serves on the
Board of Advisors for the USC Sol Price
School of Public Policy. Jose Vera is
active in Southern California city
organizations. Among the professionals
on the Northern California Stifel team are
Ralph Holmes, Eric McKean, Roberto Ruiz and
James Cervantes.
Archive picture: William Pendleton, a former Bellflower
Mayor; Fran Leach & her husband Bruce Leach; and Mary
Soto. Bruce and Mary worked together in Bellflower.
Bruce later retired from the City of Santa Monica Planning
Department.
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 5 October, 2016 Special
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Trackdown Posse Roster:
Gregory Korduner, Retired City Manager Howard Chambers, Lakewood Lyle Defenbaugh, CALTRUST
Ernie Garcia, Retired Norwalk City Manager Joe Tanner, Retired City Manager
Dave Carmany, La Puente City Manager Ken Bayless, Retired, Greater L.A. Vector Control District
Kevin O’Rourke, KOLGS/PARS Richard Ramirez, Retired City Manager, American Canyon
Vern Lawson, Lancaster Don Penman, Retired City Manager, Arcadia Anthony Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son Ernesto Marquez, City Manager In Transition
Gary K. & Mary Jo Sloan, Retired La Mirada City Manager Andy Takata, Retired City Manager
Marcia Raines, Millbrae Anthony R. Ybarra, Retired City Manager en Caresio, Retired Duarte City Manager
Wade McKinney, Indian Wells CM & President of CCMF John Keisler, Long Beach
Sam Olivito, California Contract Cities Association Jack Lam, Retired Rancho Cucamonga City Manager
Larry F. Pennell, Retired Wasco City Manager Gary Chicots, Retired City Manager
Fred Latham, Retired Santa Fe Springs City Manager Anthony Lopez, Retired City Manager
Dr. Bill Mathis, Mathis Group Roy Pederson, ICMA Past-President Troy Butzlaff, City Manager, Azusa Dale Geldert, Retired CDF Director
Rita Geldert, Retired Vista City Manager Gary Milliman, Brookings, Oregon
Doug Dunlap, Retired City Manager, Pomona Robert Dickey, Former CM & retired DPW, South Gate
Clay Curtin, Menlo Park Jim Lewis, Pismo Beach City Manager
Kevin Duggan, ICMA & retired City Manager Charles G. "Guy" Huffaker, Retired City Manager
Rod B. Butler, City Manager In Transition Ray Harris, Retired Public Official
Jason Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son Paul Gonsalves, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son
John C. Bolan, Cheyenne River Ranch Linda C. Lowry, Pomona City Manager
Donald R. Powell, Retired City Manager, Santa Fe Springs James Gilley, Retired City Manager, Lancaster
John F. Shirey, Sacramento City Manager Glenn Southard, Retired City Manager, Indio & Claremont
Paul Philips, City Manager, City of Industry Ray B. Taylor, City Manager, Westlake Village
Chris Freeland, City Manager, West Covina Lee C. McDougal, Retired City Manager
Douglas N. La Belle, Retired City Manager Ramon Silver, Retired City Manager
Susan Simpson, In-N-Out Burger Kellee Simpson Hearther, Honolulu, Hawaii
William A. Crowe, retired as
the Assistant City Manager in
El Segundo. Bill served as City
Manager in Rosemead
between 2002 and 2006. Prior
to Rosemead Bill served as a
Deputy to former L. A. County
Supervisor Pete Schabarum,
and held positions with the
City of Paramount, where he
rose to the position of Assistant City Manager. Bill
earned a BS and MPA from the University of Southern
California (USC). He currently serves on the Planning
Commission in the City of Huntington Beach where
he lives.
Part I of a List of League of California Cities
Central Valley Division Cities
Charles Brian Haddix, who goes by the first
name Brian, is the City Administrator in the City
of Chowchilla. He was appointed to the post in
May, 2015 and took over from Interim City
Manager Carolyn Lehr. Carolyn’s tenure began
following the resignation of City Administrator
Mark Lewis. Between 1999 and 2004 Brian served
as an Undersecretary in the California
Environmental Protection Agency. His ICMA
Who’s Who listing presents overlapping position
dates. It indicates that between 2001 and 2009
he was the Chief Administrative Officer in Butte
County. It further lists service as the County
Administrative Officer in Tulare County between
2004 and 2007. Brian served as the Sanger City
Manager from 2010 until 2015, the year he was
appointed City Administrator in Chowchilla. (We
listed the positions with the thought that only the
dates are in error.) Brian earned a BA from the
University of California, Santa Barbara; a Masters
from California State University, Fresno; and a
Law Degree from San Joaquin College of Law in
Fresno.
“Never let the fear of striking out get
in your way.”
--George Herman “Babe” Ruth
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 6 October, 2016 Special
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
www.chwlaw.us
Expert Public Agency Legal Services. Committed to
counsel that is helpful, understandable, and fairly
priced. With offices in Los Angeles and Grass Valley
in the Sierra Foothills, CH&W represents public and
private clients throughout California in municipal
law. Michael Colantuono is Managing Shareholder.
Call telephone No. 530-432-7357 or 213-542-5700.
Don Paschal; Executive Vice President Mitch Barker and
Kevin O'Rourke
PARS provides retirement services designed
specifically for each public agency's unique needs
aiming to provide superior employee benefits while
improving management effectiveness, reducing
costs, and simplifying administration. Call Executive
Vice President Mitch Barker and the PARS staff at
telephone No. 800-540-6369
http://www.pars.org/
“There may be people that have
more talent than you, but there is no
excuse for anyone to work harder
than you do.” – Derek Jeter
Part I of a List of League of California Cities
Central Valley Division Cities
According to Wikipedia, Dos Palos, California,
located in Merced County, was formerly known
as “Colony Center.” The city incorporated in
1935. Originally part of Fresno County, the
current community of about 5,000 people and
the area surrounding Dos Palos was transferred
to Merced County. Darrell Fonseca is the only
Dos Palos City Manager we could find listed
anywhere. After serving as City Manager for 16-
years he was dismissed in September, 2006,
when he refused to fire the Chief of Police, but
he apparently survived that action because he
is described as the City Manager in much later
writings, including a LAFCO municipal service
review document dated March 25, 2010. Darrell
continues to be listed as City Manager on the
Dos Palos Facebook page.
SouthWest Water Company
serving Dos Palos
www.brandywinedev.com
Jim Barisic, Brett Whitehead, Mark Whitehead and
David Barisic of Brandywine Homes.
Former City Manager Jim Barisic founded
Brandywine in 1994. Jim and his three sons
Brett Whitehead, Mark Whitehead and David Barisic
direct Brandywine Homes. Projects are now selling in
Anaheim, Arcadia, Monrovia, Norwalk, Torrance,
Yorba Linda, coming soon are projects in Yorba
Linda, and Whittier. Call Brandywine at 949-296-2400
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 7 October, 2016 Special
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Part I of a List of League of California Cities
Central Valley Division Cities
Greg M. Applegate began his public service
career in 1980 as a Recreation Supervisor for the
City of Merced. He left that position in 1984 to
become the Assistant Director of Parks &
Recreation in Dos Palos. In 1985 Greg was
appointed City Manager in Dos Palos, and he
served in that post until 1989 when he was hired
to be the City Administrator in the City of Sonora.
Greg worked in Sonora for the next 21-years,
leaving there in 2010. Greg earned an AA from
American River College, a BA from California
State University, Sacramento. (We found a 2010
newspaper article that reports: Greg Applegate
served as the Dos Palos City Manager at the
age of 27.)
Rarely popular parking
enforcement officer out
writing parking citations to
local residents on “Street
Sweeper Day” in Cerritos.
Following the resignation of City Manager John
Abrew, Escalon Director of Finance Tammy
Alcantor was appointed Interim City Manager in
June, 2013. Tammy joined the Escalon city staff
in 2004 as an Account Clerk II in the City’s
Finance Department. In 2005 she was promoted
to Account Technician, and in 2007 Tammy was
elevated to the Assistant Finance Director
position. She was promoted the Director of
Finance in 2009. When appointed to her current
position, she said that former Escalon City
Manager Henry Hesling agreed to be available
to her in an advisory capacity. She continues to
serve the City of Escalon as the Interim City
Manager. Tammy was born in October, 1967.
Gustine City Manager Sean Scully served as the
Assistant City Manager when City Manager
Greg Greeson retired in December, 2014. Sean
worked in the Gustine Planning Department
prior to that, and he previously worked in the
Planning Department in Turlock before joining
the Gustine staff.
“Associate with those who help you believe
in yourself.”
--Brooks Robinson
2016 End of Summer/Proof of Life Lunch at Tap's Fish House & Brewery in Brea. Left to right are: Tom
Robinson, Steve Harding, Ray “Razor” Harris, Luci Romero Serlet, Ernie Garcia, Lloyd de Lamas, Sam
Olivito, Gregory “Dune Man” Korduner, Ray Silver, Don Vestal, Denise Ovrom, Bill Crowe, Gary Chicots,
Don Wagner and Jim Barisic. Others in attendance not pictured include Terry Belanger and Jack Simpson.
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City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 8 October, 2016 Special
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
http://www.wolfhousing.com/ Former City Administrator Wesley Wolf, Founder
Telephone No. 213-744-0437
Wolf & Company Inc.,
founded in 1993, is a
municipal
consulting/financial
advisory firm that provides services to State
and local governments and not-for-profit
corporations in the areas of
municipal finance. Veteran
investment banker and municipal
finance consultant Manny De Dios
has joined Wolf & Company Inc.
http://www.nwfg.com/
Newcomb Williams
Financial Group (NWFG)
is a woman-owned
investment banking firm
providing underwriting
and financial advisory
services to public agencies, and non-profit
corporations. Pam Newcomb, Janees Williams and
William D'Allaird are among the firm's professionals.
Please call them at: 760-860-0222
Please Visit EKA at www.ekapr.com
or call at 213-741-1500.
Englander Knabe & Allen is the fastest growing
public affairs firm in Southern California. EKA’s
partners Harvey Englander, Matt Knabe,
Marcus Allen, Eric Rose and Jeff McConnell provide
strategic counsel. They are expert in local
government issues, from land use to public safety,
and they help build public/private partnerships.
Part I of a List of League of California Cities
Central Valley Division Cities
Lakeport City Manager Margaret Silveira served
as the Gustine City Manager between
November, 2007 and March, 2010. Margaret
then moved to Lakeport in Lake County,
California. She earned a BA from Chapman
University and completed a special Certificate
Program in Strategic Management of Public
Organizations from the University of California,
Berkeley’s Goldman School.
Raul L. Mendez worked as an Executive Assistant
to the City Manager in San Jose between July,
1996 and June, 1998. He then worked as the San
Jose Policy and Legislative Manager until
February, 2001. In March, 2001 Raul took a
Senior Management Consultant post with
Stanislaus County where he served for a little
more than 12-years. In June, 2013 Raul was
appointed City Manager in the City of Hughson.
He earned a BS from California State University,
Stanislaus, and a Master degree in Public Policy
from the University of Michigan.
Fran Mancia and Brenda Narayan at the Annual League of
California Cities Conference in Long Beach.
http://muniservices.com/
MuniServices, LLC, services including
revenue discovery, audit, collections, and
information services to protect public
agency revenues. Doug Jensen, Senior Vice
President, Client Services, is the West contact at 559-271-
6800. Fran Mancia, Vice President, Government Relations
can be reached at 559-288-7296. Fran serves on the
CCMF Board of Trustees.
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 9 October, 2016 Special
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Hiram “Jazz” Johnson of
the vocal group KULAYD
in Africa where the
Indian Ocean meets the
Atlantic Ocean. KULAYD
was a staple at a
number of past
“contract cities” annual
conferences. KULAYD
includes: Jazz; Tracy
Bunn, Tony Odell Rogers
and Andy Nemchek.
Part I of a List of League of California Cities
Central Valley Division Cities
In May of this year Hughson City Manager Raul
Mendez announced the appointment of
Susana Diaz to the city staff. Susana fills the
position of Management Analyst/Deputy City
Clerk. She joined the staff on June 1st. She
previously worked in the Modesto Public Works
Department for about 15-years. Susana
graduated from Johansen High School and
attended undergraduate classes at San Jose
State University.
Team Tripepi Smith & Associates
raised nearly $2,000 participating
at the Walk to End Alzheimer's at
the Orange County Great Park in
September, 2016.
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Tripepi Smith & Associates fields a professional team
that brings a strong background in pursuit of new
and innovative approaches and skills in marketing,
technology and public affairs. The firm also offers
workshops in communications training. Contact
Ryder Smith or one of his colleagues at 626-536-2173
info@tripepismith.com
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contact HR Green's George Wentz or
Roy Stephenson, Manager - Local Government
Services at: 951-212-6927.
California office Telephone: 855-900-4742
HR Green combines engineering and technical
services with business and management expertise
to deliver sustainable success.
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Contact Lyle Defenbaugh or Erin Carthen
916-440-4890 (Lyle) & 916-440-4888 (Erin)
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Wells Fargo has developed sophisticated employee
benefit insurance programs for public entities for
more than 30-years. Wells Fargo Insurance helps
agencies design innovative benefits solutions and
navigate the complex healthcare reforms.
For more information contact Gary Delaney or
Kristin Yokoyama at 310-543-9995
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 10 October, 2016 Special
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Part I of a List of League of California Cities
Central Valley Division Cities
Shannon Esenwein is the current Finance
Director for the City of Hughson. She previously
served as a Deputy Auditor Controller III for San
Joaquin County Auditor Controller’s Office for
about 10-years between 2001 and 2015 when
she joined the Hughson staff in April, 2015. Prior
to San Joaquin County, Shannon work as an
auditor in the private sector. She earned an AA
degree from San Joaquin Delta College, and a
BS in business administration with a
concentration in accounting from California
Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
http://www.rwglaw.com/
Offices in Los Angeles, Orange County,
San Francisco and Temecula.
RW&G is committed to excellence in the legal
profession. Roxanne Diaz, Steven L. Dorsey, Kevin
Ennis, Gregory W. Stepanicich and Craig Steel are
among the City Attorneys on the RW&G staff.
Roxanne is City Attorney in Hidden Hills and Indio.
Steve is currently the City Attorney in Buena Park,
Norwalk and San Marino. Kevin is City Attorney in
Artesia, Calimesa, and Moorpark. Greg is City
Attorney for Fairfield, Mill Valley and the Town of
Ross, and serves on the CCMF Board of Trustees.
Craig is the City Attorney in Highland, Monrovia and
Seal Beach. Call telephone No. 213-626-8484.
Jack A. Simpson
Bellflower
City Administrator
circa 1980-1981
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By The Numbers
Percent of change from one year ago.
CALIFORNIA DATA
Ports (May): Containers*
Imported ↑ 6.34%
Exported ↑ 4.45%
Airport Traffic (April) Passengers
Domestic ↑ 4.12%
International ↑ 7.89%
Unemployment Rate: April 2016 5.3% April 2015 6.5%
Bryan M. Whitemyer began his public
management career in 2001 as a Code
Enforcement/Assistant Planner in the City of
Ceres. In 2002 Bryan became a Management
Analyst in the City of Modesto. In August, 2007
Bryan was selected to serve as the Patterson
Assistant City Manager. He moved from there in
November, 2010 when he was appointed City
Manager in the City of Hughson. Bryan worked
in the Hughson community for a little more than
two-years when he went to work for the
Oakdale as City Manager, where he continues
to serve. Bryan earned a BA from Brigham
Young University and an MPA from California
State University, Stanislaus
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borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
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Ranked by ENR as
one of the top
engineering firms in
the U.S., Psomas
serves public and
private sector
clients in
transportation,
water, site development and energy. Founded in
1946, Psomas is a full-service consulting firm with
offices in California, Arizona and Utah. Pictured here
is Anne Samuelson Williams of Psomas.
Please call telephone No. 213-223-1400
Anne Samuelson Williams
joined the Psomas
Entitlements Team in 2013.
Previously she was the Vice
President of Legislative &
Legal Affairs for the Central
City Association of Los
Angeles. She holds JD and
MBA degrees from USC and a
BA from Claremont McKenna
College.
http://www.nortonrosefulbright.com
In June 2013, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. joined forces
with Norton Rose as Norton Rose Fulbright. It is a full-
service legal firm with experts in banking and
finance, public finance and environmental service.
Daniel Kim and Donald L. Hunt are
among those available in the firm's
Los Angeles office. Both are
Partners, and Don is the head of the
Los Angeles Public Law and
Administration Group. Don earned his J.D. at the
University of Chicago Law School, and Danny
earned his J. D. at McGeorge School of Law at the
University of the Pacific
Call them at 213-892-9200.
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Central Valley Division Cities
Manteca Senior Planner Erika Durrer previously
worked for Hughson as a Planning Assistant
between August, 2004 and August, 2005. She
also worked for Oakdale as an Assistant Planner
before she joined the Manteca staff in
September, 2006. Erika earned a BA from the
University of California, Santa Barbara.
While reading about Hughson a few other
names fell out of the pages. Joseph E. Donabed,
according to the Transparent California web
page, retired from Hughson in 2010 after a little
more than 39-years of PERS service. His service in
Hughson was interrupted by a City Council
enforced Administrative Leave, and then he
was reinstated as City Manager in 2009. After an
investigation, the Stanislaus County Grand Jury
found no wrong doing by the City Manager and
staff. Previous to working in Hughson, Joe served
as the Assistant City Manager in Tulare starting in
April, 1985. Between 1999 and 2002 Joe served
as the City Manager of Rio Vista, California.
Lathrop, California is a San Joaquin County city
of a little more than 18,000 people, according to
the 2010 census. When former City Manager
Cary Keaten resigned to accept the General
Manager position in the Solano Irrigation District
in Vacaville, Deputy City Manager Stephen
Salvatore was appointed Interim City Manager.
Steve was then elevated to City Manager in
September, 2012. Previously Steve served in
Public Works. He was appointed Director of
Public Works effective January 1, 2008. Prior to
joining the Lathrop city staff Steve was a
Regional Director for a residential land
development company in the private sector.
We apologize to the many worthy people we
missed in this list. We salute you all. We look
forward to receiving your feedback. **
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borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
2016 CCMF New & Future City
Managers Seminar Attendees:
Nils Bentsen – City Manager, City of Hesperia;
Crystal Bothelio – Assistant to the City Manager/City
Clerk, City of Saratoga;
Maria De Leon – Director – Recreation, City of Gilroy;
Dylan Feik – City Manager, City of Calistoga;
Jesus Gomez – City Manager, City of El Monte;
Kevin Ingram – Director – Community Development,
City of Lakeport;
Heather Ippoliti – Assistant City Manager, City of
Healdsburg;
Maria Kachadoorian – Deputy City Manager, City of
Chula Vista;
Kerry Kallman – City Manager, City of Hidden Hills;
Teri Killgore – Assistant City Manager, City of Vallejo;
Laurie Murray – City Manager, City of La Palma;
Carmen Nichols – Deputy City Manager, City of Port
Hueneme;
Micah Runner – Director, Economic Development
Department, City of Stockton;
Reina Schwartz – Assistant City Manager, City of San
Pablo;
Luke Serpa – Director – Public Utilities; Interim City
Manager, City of Clovis;
Heather Stratman – CEO, Association of CA Cities –
OC;
Tina White – City Manager, City of Poway;
Daniel Wilkins – Public Works Director/Town
Engineer, Town of Truckee;
David Wilson – Director of Finance &
Technology/Deputy City Manager, City of West
Hollywood;
Scott Wolfe – Director – Planning, City of Westlake
Village;
Valerie Escalante – Assistant to the City Manager,
City of Glendora;
Greg Grammer – Assistant City Manager, City of
Rolling Hills Estates;
Rhonda McKinnon – Interim Human Resources
Manager, City of Santa Rosa.
Picture taken in the 1970s of
former Assembly Member
Joe A. Gonsalves, who later
founded the Joe A. Gonsalves &
Son lobbying firm; Jack A.
Simpson; and State Treasurer
and former Speaker of the
Assembly Jesse Unruh chatting
at a city event.
About Jack of Trackdown
Jack A. Simpson is a native of Long Beach, California.
He worked in city government for more than 30 years.
He served as a City Manager or City Administrator for
a combined period of 25 years in the Cities of
Hawaiian Gardens, Paramount and Bellflower. He
also served in Interim Department Head capacities
for the City of La Puente. Prior to that, he held staff
positions in the Cities of Paramount, Artesia and
Cerritos.
Following his work in city government, Jack did some
finance consulting with John Bolan and Structured
Finance Corporation of America. Jack also worked
for Consolidated Disposal Services as part of a team
pursuing the establishment of a Southern California
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).
He then worked for more than 10 years as the chief
marketing official for Willdan, a major California
public agency consulting firm dealing primarily with
local government services. He left that position in
February, 2007.
Jack has received numerous awards throughout his
career. He was the recipient of the 2006 Private
Sector “Outstanding Service to the Profession”
Award, presented by the California City
Management Foundation (CCMF). He also received
the El Gran Matador award presented by the
California Contract Cities’ Association as the
organization most prestigious award.
In addition, Jack has served on many boards during
his career in local government. He was a founding
member of the California Redevelopment
Association (CRA). He served as a member of the
Board of Trustees of the California City Management
Foundation (CCMF), and on the Board of Directors of
Cal-ICMA. He also served as a member of the
Department of Criminal Justice Adjunct Board of
Directors at California State University, Los Angeles.
Jack also served as the Chairman of the Southeast
Los Angeles County City Managers Group (SELAC),
which is currently the Gateway Cities City Manager
Group.
Jack earned his BA and MS degrees in Political
Science with a concentration in Public Administration
from California State University, Long Beach. He
enjoys the outdoors, reading, spending time with his
wife Susan, and their children and grandchildren.
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 13 October, 2016 Special
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
Picking Up the Pieces: Dana Point City
Manager Doug Chotkevys, 57,
announced his resignation effective
November 1 after 15-years in office.
Doug is a past President of the
Orange County City Managers Association. Doug
served as the Assistant City Manager in Whittier from
1991 until January 2002 when he was appointed City
Manager in Dana Point. Doug is a Servite High School
graduate, and earned a BBA from the University of
Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business, and an
MBA from Loyola Marymount University. Assistant City
Manager Mike Killebrew will serve as the Acting City
Manager. Oxnard Assistant City Manager Maria
Hurtado has resigned after less than 2-years to
accept the appointment to Assistant City Manager
in Hayward. Prior to joining the Oxnard staff Maria
had served as the Assistant City Manager in Tracy.
She served 7-months in 2007 as the Interim City
Manager in Tracy. Maria began her city government
career in parks & recreation, serving as the Assistant
Director of Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood
Services in Watsonville starting in 2002. San Leandro
City Manager Chris Zapata appointed Jeff Tudor to
the City’s Chief of Police position, and Jeff Kay as the
Assistant City Manager. The new Chief has 20-years
of experience with the San Leandro Police
Department, most recently serving as a Captain. Jeff
is the City’s former Business Development Manager.
Trackdown congratulations to Association of
California Cities, Orange County CEO Heather Dion
Stratman for being acknowledge and honored as a
Business Leader by the California Women’s
Leadership Associaton. Heather has been
recognized by CWLA as one of the 2017 Women to
Watch. Escondido City Manager Graham Mitchell,
47, has resigned effective December 31, 2016 after
serving one year on the job. Graham indicates that
he wants to explore other professional opportunities.
He served as the City Manager in Lemon Grove for a
dozen years before joining the Escondido city staff as
the Assistant City Manager. When Escondido City
Manager Clay Phillips retired Graham was promoted
to the City Manager post. Graham previously served
as the City Manager in Farmersville, California
between 2000 and 2003. He began his public service
career in positions in the Cities of Monterey Park and
Moorpark. Matt Rinehart of the Office of Graduate
Admission at the University of La Verne reached out
to the City Manager Newsletter by Trackdown, and
for that we are grateful. We would be Honored if the
University decides to join the newsletter
Sponsors/Advertisers. The University of La Verne,
founded in 1891, is a private not-for-profit university
located in La Verne, California. Former MLB pitcher
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County has
land that they farm with volunteers to help feed the
homeless and needy.
Dan Quisenberry is one of the many notable alumni.
Irvine Assistant to the City Manager Michelle
Grettenberg served as a Policy Advisor for the
Orange County Board of Supervisors, 2nd District, from
2000 to 2006 when she joined the Irvine city staff as a
Management Analyst. Michelle earned an MPA from
California State University, Fullerton. Clovis City
Manager Robert Woolley, 63, will retire December,
2016. He has worked for the City of Clovis for the past
30-years. He waill be replaced form Interim City
Manager Luke Serpa, the City’s Public Utilities
Director. Before joining the Clovis staff Bob worked for
the County of Fresno for 10 years. He then became
the City of Clovis Deputy Finance Director for 14-
years and then Finance Director for 10-years before
being elevated to City Manager when City Manager
Kathy Millison left to be the Santa Rosa City
Manager. Nancy K. Red is a former City Administrator
in Chowchilla. She started in Chowchilla as the Parks
and Recreation Director in 1977.
Jerry Simpson,
retired from the
Cerritos city staff, is
shown here with his
youngest son Ethan
Simpson, and his
wife Gail (Ethan’s
mother) on the
football field at
Texas A&M
University, where
Ethan attends a
graduate program.
City Manager Newsletter By Trackdown Management Page 14 October, 2016 Special
borah Collins began her working career in Sausalito as an Administrative Assistant
with an information technology and services firm in 1983. In 1984 she went to work
as a software support technician for an on-line software systems company in Chico.
She joined the Chico city staff in 1994 as Community Services Officer (CSO), and in
2001 she took a Management Analyst with the Chico Police Department. In 2009
she moved to the City Manager's Office in a Management Analyst post. Deborah
earned a BA in social work from California State University, Chico, and an MS in law
from Champlain College.
More Pieces Picked Up: Clovis City
Manager Robert Woolley, 63, will retire
December, 2016. He has worked for the
City of Clovis for the past 30-years. He
waill be replaced form Interim City Manager Luke
Serpa, the City’s Public Utilities Director. Before joining
the Clovis staff, Bob worked for the County of Fresno
for 10 years. He then became the City of Clovis
Deputy Finance Director for 14-years and then
Finance Director for 10-years before being elevated
to City Manager when City Manager Kathy Millison
left to be the Santa Rosa City Manager. Walnut
Creek City Manager Ken Nordhoff plans to leave his
city position on January 2, 2017 to join HdL
Companies as a Principal. Ken previously worked in
the City of San Rafael, joining the city in November,
1996 as the Administrative Services Director and then
as Assistant City Manager in 1998. He was appointed
to the San Rafael City Manager position in
December, 2005, and he joined Walnut Creek as City
Manager in 2010. Ken earned a BS from California
Polytechnic University, Pomona. Former City
Manager James Rez, who spent about five years
serving as the Glendale City Manager has died from
pneumonia on October 14 in Glendale. He was 91.
Jim joined the Navy’s V-12 college training program,
spending 2-years at Occidental College and then
Officer Candidate School at Notre Dame. After tours
of duty with the Navy in Europe and in the Pacific, Jim
returned to graduate school at Occidental College.
During his graduate studies he took an Internship with
the City of Glendale in the Personnel Department. He
served as the Assistant Personnel Director in Glendale
from 1953-1959. He later served in the Personnel
Departments in Santa Ana and with the Newport
Mesa Unified School District. He returned to Glendale
in 1967 as the Personnel Director, and in 1974 he was
named Assistant City Manager to City Manager
Hugh McKinley. Jim became the Glendale City
Manager in 1983 and retired in 1988. Spotted in the
band at a Cerritos College Friday night concert this
past month was Lakewood Public Works Director Lisa
Rapp, a USC alumnus. Also in the same band was
Ken Rukavina, Director of Public Works and City
Engineer in Palos Verdes Estates. Villa Park City
Manager Jarad Hildenbrand, 33, of Lakewood, has
been selected to serve as the new City Manager in
the City of La Habra Heights. Jarad replaces Interim
City Manager Tom Robinson, a retired La Mirada City
Manager, who filled in following the June resignation
of City Manager Shauna Clark. Jarad has
been the Villa Park City Manager since
2012. Mendota City Manager Vince
DiMaggio was offered the Selma City
Manager position, so the Mendota City
Council offered him added benefits to continue
serving in Mendota. He will get a $40,000 home loan
for a house in nearby Clovis, and a raise that will pay
his PERS pension contribution. Prior to Vince joining
Mendota the City Manager post had
a revolving door. Vince has been in
Mendota for about two years. Santa
Paula City Manager Jaime M. Fontes, 59, will be
leaving his position early next year when his
employment agreement expires. Jaime, Santa
Paula’s first Latino City Manager, has worked for
Santa Paula for about 7-years. He is only the fourth
City Manager in the City’s 107-year history under the
Council/Manager former adopted in 1990. Jaime
replaced City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz, who
became the City Manager in Evanston, Illinois. Cliff
Finley served as the Interim City Manager. Jaime is a
former City Manager in Nogales, Arizona starting in
April 2008 through February, 2010. Former State
Senator Ronald Calderon, 59, of Montebello was
sentenced to 42-months in prison after he pleaded
guilty in a Federal corruption case. Ron served in the
State Senate for 8-years ending in 2014. He accepted
large sums of money for bribes from undercover FBI
agents and a hospital executive in return for official
favors. U. S. District Judge Christina Snyder, who
issued the sentence, said that a significant prison
sentence is needed to punish the former Senator,
and to send a message to other officials that
corruption will not be tolerated. El Cajon Assistant to
the City Manager Brett T. Channing was in the
Member Spotlight on the ICMA web page during the
month of October. Brett points to growing up in a
family where his Dad is a City Manager. Brett’s father
Bruce Channing is the City Manager in Laguna Hills
and a past President of the City Managers
Department of the League of California Cities.
Cudahy City Manager Jose Pulido, Santa Clarita City
Manager Ken Striplin, Lawndale City Manager Steve
Mandoki, and Malibu City Manager Reva Feldman
have all been elected to the Los Angeles County
Liability Trust Fund Oversight Committee. Members of
the Committee consider settlement proposals and
recommend actions by the County Counsel relating
to claims against the county. Redding Assistant City
Manager/Director of Redding Electric Barry Tippin
earned a BS in civil engineering from California State
University, Chico. Mark Melville served as the City
Manager of Gustine between 1991 and 1999. Mark
also served as the Chief of Police in Gustine from 1988
to 1999. He later served on the Gustine City Council
from 2002 and 2006. According to the Merced Sun-
Star, Mark, at one time served as Gustine’s and the
City of Livingston’s City Manager and Gustine’s
Police Chief.
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