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CONTENTS Calendar of League Events 2 3 President’s Message

Energy, Water and the Responsibilities of Stewardship

By Rich Garbarino

nergy production is a key factor E both in the state’s economy and its environmental quality. Water quality and supply reliability also play a central role in our state’s economy.

Public-Private Partnership 15 Funds Recycled Water Project in Cerritos

By Kanna Vancheswaran

his project conserved water and T generated a new revenue stream for the city.

Planning Collaboratively for 17 Extreme Heat Events

By Yvonne Hunter

xtreme heat events now affect E communities statewide and present resiliency planning challenges.

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Register Now for the 2018 Annual Conference & Expo

By Jennifer Whiting

pproximately 2,000 elected ofA ficials and staff will meet, network and attend sessions designed to educate and inform.

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21 California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence

armersville Delivers F Emergency Water to Neighbors

he city stepped up when wells T ran dry.

Local Government

eacon Program Helps B Cities Lead the Way to a More Sustainable State

By Karalee Browne

he program helps local agencies T reach aggressive state climate goals.

Collaboration Helps Cities 11 Become More Prosperous and Sustainable

By Steve Sanders and Karalee Browne

artnerships can help local comP munities attract investments that advance sustainability and boost local economies.

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Magazine Staff Editor in Chief Jude Hudson, Hudson + Associates (916) 658-8234; email: editor@westerncity.com Managing Editor Norman Coppinger (916) 658-8277; email: ncoppinger@cacities.org Contributing Editor Eva Spiegel (916) 658-8228; email: espiegel@cacities.org Advertising Sales Manager Pam Maxwell-Blodgett (916) 658-8256; email: maxwellp@cacities.org Administrative Assistant Savannah Cobbs (916) 658-8223; email: scobbs@cacities.org Contributors Dan Carrigg Erin Evans-Fudem Melissa Kuehne Katie Pebler Jason Rhine

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Policy Committee Meetings, Long Beach The League’s policy committees review issues of interest to cities statewide and make recommendations to the League board of directors.

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Legal Advocacy Committee Meeting, Long Beach The committee reviews and recommends friend-of-the-court efforts on cases of significant statewide interest to California cities.

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League of California Cities 2018 Annual Conference & Expo, Long Beach The conference offers dozens of educational sessions, numerous professional development opportunities, hundreds of exhibits and a chance to participate in the League’s policymaking activities.

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Energy, Water and the Responsibilities of Stewardship

California’s landscape encompasses snowy mountain ranges, deserts, sunny beaches, dramatic rocky coastline, redwood forests and more. This remarkably diverse beauty plays a central role in attracting people and businesses to the Golden State.

The health and vitality of the environment directly affect our quality of life, and energy production is a key factor both in the state’s economy and its environmental quality.

It’s essential to derive as much energy as possible from clean sources as part of our efforts to maintain a healthy environment with clean air and water. And water quality and supply reliability also play a central role in our state’s economy and must be considered as we move toward a more sustainable future.

As local officials, pursuing clean renewable sources of energy and conserving water are essential components of our stewardship of public resources and the environment. Regional efforts addressing climate change and greenhouse gas emissions are underway throughout California, and cities are participating in collaborative, coordinated projects and programs to increase energy efficiency and conserve resources.

The League provides innovative programs, such as the Beacon Program, to support this work (see “Beacon Program Helps Cities Lead the Way to a More Sustainable State” on page 10).

Advances in Energy and Water Conservation Over the past 15 years, cities of all sizes in California have made great strides in conserving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by: • Implementing energy efficiency measures in municipal facilities; • Adopting new technologies, such as anaerobic digestion that converts waste into energy; and • Replacing diesel and gasoline fleets with vehicles powered by electricity and compressed natural gas. continued

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Water is another crucial resource essential to thriving communities and businesses.

During the recent six-year drought, California cities and their residents employed a variety of innovative ways to conserve water and augment the water supply. Even though the drought abated in early 2018, water supply remains a concern for communities statewide.

Cities need reliable sources of water for current uses, and adequate supplies are essential to meet the growing needs of an increasing population.

Some of the water conservation efforts adopted by cities and residents during the drought continue to provide benefits.

For example, the use of gray water and recycled water offer additional sources of savings. Gray water is untreated, nondisinfected wastewater that has not come into contact with toilet waste. It includes wastewater from residential showers, bathtubs, bathroom sinks and washing

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machines. Gray water can be used to irrigate landscapes, using an on-site collection system, and it must employ a subsurface irrigation method. In many households, gray water can comprise as much as 80 percent of the total wastewater generated. If all of that water can be beneficially used for irrigation, significant water savings can be achieved.

Recycled water is highly treated wastewater from various sources such as domestic sewage, industrial wastewater and stormwater runoff. Most recycled water treatment plants produce tertiary treated water, meaning the water has been through three levels of treatment including filtration and disinfection.

Tertiary treated recycled water can be used for landscape, agricultural irrigation, car washing, fish ponds, firefighting, groundwater recharge and in fountains and recreational lakes where swimming is allowed. Recycled water is cleaner and

has fewer restrictions on its use than gray water; it does not require an on-site collection system and is delivered through a separate plumbing system. Most recycled water is applied by drip irrigation or conventional sprinkler irrigation.

By law, all pipes and equipment conveying recycled water must be purple or have purple markings as a universal indicator to prevent cross connection with potable supplies.

Rainwater capture is another useful strategy for water conservation. The League supported Proposition 72 of 2018, a constitutional amendment to exclude rainwater capture systems added to properties after Jan. 1, 2019, from triggering a property tax reassessment. Rainwater capture systems are designed to capture, retain and store rainwater flowing off rooftops or other manmade above-ground hard surfaces for on-site use. Prop. 72

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would exclude rainwater capture systems from the definition of new construction so the taxable value of a property would not increase simply because the property owner added a rainwater capture system.

An overwhelming majority of voters passed Prop. 72 in June.

Ongoing Energy Challenges for the World’s Fifth-Largest Economy The California Independent System Operator (ISO) recently issued a warning that the state is facing tight power supplies, with a 50 percent chance that the ISO will have to declare a Stage 2 emergency this summer for the first time since 2007. This is due in part to a drier winter that is reducing available hydroelectric power. In addition, the ISO advises that an insufficient supply

of natural gas due to limited storage capacity and pipeline outages could add to the summer reliability concerns in Southern California.

This situation underscores the need for diverse sources of clean and renewable energy to power our state — now ranked as the world’s fifth-largest economy.

California’s Unique Mix of Renewable Power Resources California’s climate and geographic diversity provide excellent conditions for tapping several clean sources of power, including solar, wind, geothermal and wave.

Solar Power: Benefits and Challenges Solar power offers an excellent example of a resource with both advantages and continued

Technological Advances Change the Playing Field When examining emerging technologies, it’s helpful to reflect on the pace of technological change and its impact.

Just two decades ago, widespread use of electric vehicles (EVs) seemed a remote possibility with limited feasibility, but now EVs and charging stations are a common sight on our streets. (California cities were early adopters of EV fleets, and Western City first covered this trend in July 2000.)

The next wave in zero-emissions transportation is hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, which combine hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity that runs a motor.

Because they’re powered entirely by electricity, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are considered electric vehicles — but unlike other EVs, their range and refueling processes are comparable to conventional cars and trucks. Hydrogen fuel cell cars can be filled in three to five minutes; EVs typically require several hours to fully recharge even under optimal conditions. And while EV range is improving continually, most EVs on the road today can’t match the range of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles that easily travel over 300 miles on a single tank.

As technology brings cleaner ways to run cars and other vehicles, it also drives a commensurate improvement in air quality and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

The latest research suggests that wave energy could produce nearly one-third of the nation’s total electricity.

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challenges for California cities. Municipal facilities throughout the state have used solar power for many years and realized significant savings and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Residences and commercial enterprises are also using solar power to reduce energy costs.

Although solar power has been immensely beneficial for cities, industry and residents, these advances are tempered by policy pressure from the state to push the commercial market to provide more clean energy. For example, in a move designed

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to cut energy use in new homes by more than 50 percent, the California Energy Commission adopted building standards in early May 2018 that require solar photovoltaic systems on new homes starting in 2020. While such a policy undeniably benefits all Californians in the long run, in the short term it drives up the cost of buying a home at a time when communities statewide are struggling to get more affordable housing built.

Capturing Wind Power Technological advances have made wind energy a cost-competitive and gridfriendly source of electricity. Commercial-scale wind projects generated about 7 percent of the state’s gross system power in 2016. In addition, hundreds of homes and farms use smaller wind turbines to produce electricity.

According to the Electric Power Research Institute, the cost of producing wind energy has decreased nearly fourfold since 1980. The California Energy Commis-

sion reports that wind energy is now the nation’s fourth-largest source of electric capacity, behind natural gas, coal and nuclear energy.

Kern, Solano and Riverside counties lead the state in wind production. The majority of wind turbines are located in six regions: Altamont, East San Diego County, Pacheco, Solano, San Gorgonio and Tehachapi.

Geothermal Power Runs 43 Power Plants in California The Earth’s heat produces geothermal energy, which is often associated with volcanic or seismically active regions.

California contains the largest amount of geothermal electric generation capacity in the United States, because of its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire” and tectonic plate conjunctions.

The largest concentration of geothermal plants is located north of San Francisco in the Geysers Geothermal Resource Area in Lake and Sonoma counties. This location

energy production is a key factor both in the state’s economy and its environmental quality.

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has been producing electricity since the 1960s. Other major geothermal electrical production locations in California include the Salton Sea area in Imperial County, the Coso Hot Springs area in Inyo County and the Mammoth Lakes area in Mono County.

In 2017, geothermal energy produced 5.84 percent of the state’s total system power. A total of 43 geothermal power plants operate in California with a capacity of 2,694 megawatts. Experts estimate that the state has the potential for more than 4,000 megawatts of additional power from geothermal energy, using current technologies.

Wave Power: An Emerging Industry Wave power proponents are looking at the most effective ways to generate electricity from the sea on a scale that makes economic sense. This energy source has tremendous potential. Experts point out that while every square meter of a solar panel receives 0.2 to 0.3 kilowatts of solar energy and every square meter of a wind

tower absorbs 2 to 3 kilowatts, every meter of the California coast receives 30 kilowatts of wave energy.

The latest research suggests that wave energy in the United States could produce up to 1,170 terawatt-hours a year — nearly one-third of the nation’s total electricity.

Join the Beacon Program The Institute for Local Government, the League’s nonprofit research affiliate, launched the innovative Beacon Program in 2010 to support and recognize the valuable sustainability work of local governments. More than 130 cities and counties currently benefit from the program.

If your city is not already participating in the Beacon Program, I encourage you to consider doing so. The Beacon Program (www.ca-ilg.org/beacon-program) provides a framework for local governments to share best practices that create healthier, more vibrant and sustainable communities. The program honors voluntary efforts by local governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy and adopt policies that promote sustainability.

The Beacon Program offers valuable tools that help cities of all sizes quantify their efforts to address climate change.

A tremendous amount of innovative work around energy and water is underway in our state, and the end result is greater choice for cities, businesses and residents. Such innovation benefits all of us, particularly at a time when many cities are working hard and doing their best to provide essential services for residents despite severe fiscal challenges.

California possesses great natural beauty and tremendous resources, both in its unique natural resource assets and the creativity of its people. We owe it to ourselves and future generations to protect and nurture these resources. As cities, we must address these issues and utilize every available asset in this effort to provide clean energy and conserve water as part

Incorporating Energy Efficiency in Building Design and Construction The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), a rating system devised by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to evaluate the environmental performance of a building and encourage market transformation toward sustainable design, is a much sought-after certification for commercial, industrial and municipal facilities. Projects pursuing LEED certification earn points across several categories, including energy use and air quality. Based on the number of points achieved, a project then earns one of four LEED rating levels: certified, silver, gold or platinum. When the League renovated its headquarters building in 2008–09, it earned the LEED gold rating.

In just under 20 years, LEED has become the international standard for the design, construction and operation of high-performance structures. The newest version of the LEED certification uses a more flexible, performance-based approach that calls for measurable results throughout a building’s life cycle.

It also allows for a more streamlined user experience and more goaloriented credits.

California ranked in the top 10 states with LEED-certified projects in 2017.

Among the top 10, the state had the highest number of square feet certified — 89.26 million — and the largest number of certified projects — 475.

of protecting our environment and the quality of life for all Californians.

Cities are implementing creative efforts to promote sustainability and incorporate its principles into municipal programs and activities at every level. This innovation is one of our greatest assets. As we move ahead, let’s build on that momentum and continue leading the way to a more sustainable future. ■

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Register Now for the 2018 Annual Conference & Expo Long Beach Convention Center, Sept. 12–14

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Join approximately 2,000 attendees from throughout the state as the League celebrates its 120th anniversary at its largest gathering of city officials: the 2018 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center, Sept. 12–14. Meet with elected officials and staff, and choose from more than 45 break-out sessions and CityTalks designed to educate and inform.

Wednesday, Sept. 12 Activities begin Wednesday morning with AB 1234 Ethics Training, a City Clerks’ Workshop and League policy committee meetings, followed by the business meetings for the League’s professional departments, which function as professional societies for city staff and elected officials. These department meetings present an excellent opportunity to discover how colleagues in similar jobs are benefiting from — and contributing to — education and policy development within the League.

If this is your first time attending the Annual Conference & Expo, join us from 12:45–1:15 p.m. for an orientation designed to help you navigate the numerous learning opportunities available. Attendees will hear tips from the League’s leaders about getting the most out of your conference experience.

The conference will officially kick off early Wednesday afternoon with the Opening General Session, where attendees will hear from a dynamic keynote speaker and the League will announce the winners of the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence. Following the opening session, attendees can choose from a variety of educational sessions before the evening’s festivities begin. The first night of the conference offers numerous chances to network at the grand opening of the Expo Hall and the Host City Reception, presented by the City of Long Beach. Activities will continue late into the night at the CitiPAC 13th Annual Leadership Reception, featuring music, food, beverages and games.

Thursday, Sept. 13 A full day of educational and networking opportunities awaits attendees on Thursday. During the morning General Session, hear the latest on the November 2018 general election and candidates’ positions on issues of importance to cities. League leaders will also present the action strategies developed through the strategic planning process conducted during the past year. This process and

future actions will set the League’s course to execute its mission more effectively and deliver even greater value to its members.

Thursday’s sessions examine topics such as affordable housing, homelessness, pensions, municipal finance and much more. Attendees also have the option of attending the City Attorneys’ Track, featuring sessions on the latest trends and issues affecting public law practitioners. In addition, the League’s diversity caucuses will conduct their annual business meetings on Thursday afternoon.

Find excitement, friends and food in the Expo, where lunch will be served on Thursday for all attendees. The Expo features over 250 companies showcasing a wide range of products and services designed to help communities by improving local services and the quality of life for residents.

Later in the evening, networking opportunities abound at various receptions hosted by the League’s diversity caucuses, League Partners and League divisions.

Friday, Sept. 14 The final day of the conference offers attendees a variety of professional development opportunities, with over a dozen breakout sessions before the Closing Luncheon and General Assembly.

During the Closing Luncheon, celebrate the future of the League as the 2018–19 board of directors is sworn into office. Policy development is a key part of the League’s legislative effectiveness, and the Annual Conference Resolutions process is one way that city officials can participate directly in the development of League policy. Resolutions can be submitted by any city official, individual city, division, department, policy committee or the board of directors and are due to the League office by midnight, July 14.

Resolutions will be considered during policy committee meetings on Wednesday, the Resolutions Committee meeting on Thursday and the General Assembly on Friday.

Watch for updates on the sessions and speakers at www.cacities.org/ AC. We look forward to seeing you in September!

Registration can be completed at www.cacities.org/events. Various registration options are available, and the Early Bird registration rate is available until July 18. ■

Jennifer Whiting is director of education and member services for the League and can be reached at jwhiting@cacities.org.

The conference provides numerous opportunities to learn from experts and the experiences of other cities facing common challenges, and the Expo offers products and services that improve efficiency.

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Beacon Program Helps Cities Lead the Way to a More Sustainable State by Karalee Browne More than 130 cities and counties are benefiting from support and recognition for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing policies that promote more sustainable communities. The Beacon Program, launched by the Institute for Local Government in 2010, provides a robust framework that helps local agencies reach aggressive state climate goals in a way that makes sense for each individual city participating in the voluntary program.

The program supports and encourages participants’ efforts to reach energy and sustainability goals in a way that is consistent with their community values and objectives. When a city joins the program, ILG staff works with the city's staff to understand the city’s unique goals, values and resources and create a roadmap to help reach these goals.

“We were already doing a lot of environmentally beneficial things, but we didn’t have a way to demonstrate those department-level efforts under one umbrella,” says South Gate City Manager Michael Flad.

“The Beacon Program allows us to showcase how comprehensive our sustainability efforts have been, which was helpful to our staff, elected officials and community.”

Quantifying City Efforts In the first quarter of each year, ILG staff works with the Beacon Program participants to collect data on: • Energy and natural gas savings; • Greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the community and agency facilities; and • Efforts in 10 areas of sustainability best practices, ranging from waste and water use reduction to land use and transportation.

This information is used not only to apply for awards and recognition, but also to tell the story of how cities and counties are responsibly using local and state funds, conserving natural resources and making their communities healthier, sustainable and more economically prosperous.

“Efforts like the Beacon Program help policymakers ground the local experience with real data and provide city and county leaders with the recognition they’ve earned,” says California Air Resources Board Chair Mary Nichols.

Karalee Browne is sustainable communities program manager for the Institute for Local Government and can be reached at kbrowne@ca-ilg.org.

Beacon Program Champions Spur Regional Participation Participation has surged in recent years with help from the Beacon Program Champions, many of which are regional agencies that assist cities and counties with energy and transportation projects.

The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments helped 15 of its member agencies participate in the program and secure the necessary data to qualify for 30 awards, including a full Beacon Award for the City of Scotts Valley.

“It was encouraging and motivating to have many of my colleagues together on stage at the Beacon Spotlight Awards ceremony at the 2017 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo,” says Scotts Valley Council Member and League Past President Stephany Aguilar. “Participating in the Beacon Program has brought our region together and helped us work toward achieving our sustainability goals. There is no doubt that you will see many cities from the Monterey Bay region accepting awards at this year’s annual conference.”

The Beacon Spotlight Awards Ceremony will be held Sept. 13 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach in conjunction with the 2018 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo.

To learn how Beacon participants in the Gateway Cities are taking a collaborative regional approach to climate action planning, see “Collaboration Helps Cities Become More Prosperous and Sustainable” on page 11. ■

Join the Beacon Program For information on how your city can participate, visit www.ca-ilg.org/beacon-program or contact Karalee Browne, sustainable communities program manager; email: kbrowne@ca-ilg.org; phone: (916) 658-8274.

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Community volunteers plant a Canary Island pine tree, featured on the City of Lynwood’s logo, at a local park during 2018 Earth Day celebrations.

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by Steve Sanders and Karalee Browne Neighbors helping neighbors, people pitching in to help a family build a Habitat for Humanity home, local fire departments providing mutual aid to fight a wildfire threatening thousands — all of these actions convey how collaboration and partnerships can build a strong community.

Partnerships can also help local communities by attracting state investments that advance climate action and sustainability. Each year, state agencies such as the Strategic Growth Council, the Natural Resources Agency, the California Air Resources Board, the California Energy Commission and the California Public

Utilities Commission invest hundreds of millions of dollars in projects and programs designed to address climate change, save energy and improve the environment.

The state recently extended its cap-andtrade auction system through 2030. State agencies are poised to invest billions more dollars in the coming decade in projects that can directly support local communities. California climate investments can help cities: • Expand transportation options; • Revitalize neighborhoods;

• Provide more affordable housing; • Minimize flooding and wildfire risks; • Conserve farmland and open space; • Improve parks; • Ensure an adequate supply of clean water; and • Reduce the adverse health impacts of air pollution.

In many cases, local collaboration is the key to success, as two examples from cities in Southern California illustrate. continued

Steve Sanders is sustainable communities program director for the Institute for Local Government (ILG) and can be reached at ssanders@ca-ilg.org; Karalee Browne is sustainable communities program manager for ILG and can be reached at kbrowne@ca-ilg.org.

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Ontario Collaboration Secures Major State Investment to Transform Downtown The City of Ontario is celebrating a $35 million grant awarded through the state’s Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program, administered by the Strategic Growth Council. The funds will be used to revitalize the city’s historic core by: • Enhancing public transportation, bike lanes and sidewalks; and • Promoting energy efficiency, affordable housing and new green spaces to improve health outcomes and quality of life for Ontario residents.

Ontario attributes its success in obtaining the TCC grant to regional collaboration.

Because the Strategic Growth Council was unlikely to award more than one

large TCC grant to communities in the Inland Empire, surrounding cities helped champion Ontario’s proposal; they understood that the grant’s economic benefits would also flow to their residents.

“We are proud of the local, regional and state partnerships that led to our Transformative Climate Communities grant,” says Ontario Mayor Paul Leon. “This investment will transform downtown Ontario while helping improve the region’s air quality and quality of life.”

Ontario points to two key investments that catalyzed its ability to implement such a large, transformational project.

The first was a $500,000 investment received in 2010 through the state’s Catalyst Projects for California Sustainable Strategies Pilot Program, provided by the Department of Housing and Community Development using Proposition 1C funds. The funds from this pilot project

enabled Ontario to develop plans and overhaul its zoning codes, which helped position the city to compete for the TCC grant.

The second investment comprised two grants from Kaiser Permanente’s Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Zone Initiative. The city received $1 million in 2012 and another $1 million in 2016 to help improve health and increase access to food and physical fitness activities for families in the city. Ontario used the funds to boost programs for community engagement and education.

The education, outreach and marketing programs supported by the HEAL funds helped the city and residents build a trusting and supportive relationship. The focus on health created bonds between city and community leaders and served as the basis for defining the city’s future vision.

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Partnerships also played pivotal roles in other grant opportunities, including several Active Transportation Planning grants and two Urban Greening grants in 2012 and 2014, that set the stage for securing the successful TCC grant.

A Paramount resident, right, plays a game to pin the correct local greenhouse gas emissions source to its pie slice.

“State and local partnerships are key to achieving California’s air quality goals, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and boosting community health and vitality,” says California Air Resources Board Chair Mary Nichols.

In Ontario’s case, local collaboration reinforced this state-local partnership with more than $39 million in state sustainability funding that will directly benefit the residents of Ontario and neighboring communities.

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Gateway Cities Prepare for Climate Change and Compete for State Investments Cities are at the forefront in the effort to combat the causes and consequences of climate change. More than 200 communities statewide have adopted a Climate Action Plan, and over 100 other communities are in the process of completing plans. Climate Action Plans are voluntary and typically include an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), a GHG reduction target, climate action measures that will reduce GHGs and an emissions monitoring program to assess progress in meeting the plan’s targets over time.

However, many communities do not have the resources or capacity to undertake long-range climate planning. This makes it more difficult for the state to reach its ambitious GHG reduction goals, because

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auction proceeds — require an analysis of how much the proposed grant will help reduce GHG emissions. The tools provided through a Climate Action Plan make it much easier for cities to conduct this analysis and successfully compete for state funding for transportation, affordable housing, urban greening, energy efficiency and other programs.

Many smaller cities and those with limited capacity have learned that working together can make it more feasible to prepare and adopt a local Climate Action Plan. Twenty-six cities in south Los Angeles County are collaborating to develop a Climate Action Plan Framework that these jurisdictions can use to prepare a Climate Action Plan tailored to their specific local conditions, priorities and circumstances. The cities, located in the region stretching from the Port of Long Beach to downtown Los Angeles, range in population from a few hundred residents to 150,000. In these communities, 75 percent of the residents live in census tracts identified by the state as disadvantaged, with high levels of environmental contamination, poverty, unemployment and exposure to pollution.

The project is being implemented through the leadership of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG), in partnership with the Institute for Local Government (ILG). Assistance from ILG helped the Gateway Cities COG secure grants from the California Energy Commission and the Strategic Growth Council to develop the Climate Action Plan Framework and an Opportunity continued on page 27 www.cacities.org

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A map shows the crossjurisdictional route of the recycled water pipeline, and crews install the purple pipe.

Public-Private Partnership Funds Recycled Water Project in Cerritos

by Kanna Vancheswaran Located in Southern California and incorporated in 1956, the City of Cerritos (pop. 50,039) covers approximately 9 square miles. Cerritos is a park-like community with landscaped medians and parkways on most arterial roads, 27 parks and an urban forest exceeding 28,000 trees.

The city is allocated 4,000 acre-feet of reclaimed water annually under an agreement with the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. (An acre-foot is the amount of water needed to cover one acre at a depth of one foot, which is about 326,000 gallons.) Cerritos uses recycled water to irrigate open-space areas, including all parks, street landscape medians and parkways. In addition, the city provides recycled water to all public school campuses within the city limits, the neighboring City of Lakewood and landscaped areas of state freeway corridors inside the city limits. Cerritos uses

2,200 acre-feet of recycled water annually, thereby saving over 717 million gallons of potable water.

Creating a Partnership Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association (Forest Lawn), a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation, owns and operates several cemeteries in Southern California, including one in the City of Cypress located approximately 2.5 miles from Cerritos.

Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cypress (FLMPC) has extensive landscaped grounds that use approximately 250 acre-feet of irrigation water annually. This amount will eventually increase when the cemetery is fully developed. To meet its irrigation needs, FLMPC primarily used potable water supplied by Golden State Water Company and an on-site well.

Kanna Vancheswaran is director of public works and city engineer for the City of Cerritos; he can be reached at kvancheswaran@cerritos.us. www.westerncity.com

In 2013–14, severe drought conditions prevailed in California and the state mandated reductions in the use of potable water. Because these water reduction mandates exempted recycled water use, landscaping within the public areas of Cerritos remained mostly unaffected.

Cerritos conceived a project to expand its recycled water infrastructure to serve FLMPC. The two parties agreed to collaborate on the project. Cerritos would serve as the lead agency, procuring and managing design, engineering, project management and construction services.

Forest Lawn agreed to provide financial support and cover any additional costs beyond grant amounts received by Cerritos for the project. In turn, Cerritos agreed to provide recycled water at a discount that will remain in place until Forest Lawn recoups its financial investment.

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Intense Heat Waves More Likely to Occur “An unprecedented heat wave of the humid variety with unprecedented health impacts ‌ lasted the entire second half of July [2006], impacting a great majority of California. It is important to note that while no single heat wave can be entirely caused by climate change, climate change is making unprecedented heat waves more and more likely. In California, it is changing the basic character of hot extremes, making them more humid and hotter at night.â€?

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by Yvonne Hunter Very hot weather is now the “new normal” — a result of climate change. Extreme heat events now affect communities that typically have not experienced such phenomena. These extreme heat events are more intense, occur more frequently and last longer than the heat waves of the past.

As a result, cities and counties are seeking ways to be more resilient. Closely related to climate adaptation planning, resiliency planning helps communities establish policies, programs and infrastructure to recover from extreme events, including heat, floods and wildfires.

Climate scientists are predicting more frequent extreme heat events that tend to be of greater intensity, longer duration and broader geographically. Such events have already been observed in California and throughout the world. A single heat event may affect the entire state, not just Northern or Southern California, and it can impact urban, rural and suburban communities.

Impacts of Extreme Heat Events

Communities in historically cooler locations, such as coastal or mountainous regions, may be more vulnerable to experiencing heat-related health impacts because residents are less acclimated to higher temperatures and have less access to air conditioning.

While heat waves are not new, extreme heat events now occur with increased regularity throughout California. Helene Margolis, Ph.D., associate adjunct professor of medicine at the University of California, Davis, offers the following insights based on current knowledge and trends.

An observed trend shows heat events to now have extremely hot daytime temperatures and high nighttime temperatures, with far less cooling occuring overnight than in prior years.

Heat-related illness is a clinically defined spectrum of conditions ranging from mild to life-threatening. Such illness can

lead to other adverse health outcomes associated with heat exposure and the stress it places on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems and overall physiology.

Infants and young children, elderly adults and individuals with chronic illnesses (such as cardiovascular and respiratory disease and diabetes) are especially susceptible to heat stress and heat-associated illnesses.

Drinking adequate amounts of water is essential to the body’s ability to cool and for preventing heat stress and its health impacts. Ensuring that young children and teens, particularly those engaged in outdoor sports or activities, drink enough water before, during and after physical activity is critically important to avoid heat stress. Older adults and individuals with chronic diseases or other health conditions and those taking medications that may affect their body’s ability to cool should consult their health care providers to ensure they are adequately hydrated. continued

Prior to retiring in 2014, Yvonne Hunter was co-director of the Institute for Local Government’s Sustainability Program and a former legislative representative for the League. Hunter now serves on the Community Advisory Committee of Valley Clean Energy, a local community choice aggregation program, and can be reached at yvonne.hunter2538@gmail.com.

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Recent Trends in California The National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network of the Centers for Disease Control has been tracking indicators of heat events since 2005.

During that time, the number of hospital emergency room visits related to heat stress in California has been steadily increasing, according to the CDC data. In 2005, emergency room visits due to heat stress was 3,262. In 2014, this number increased to 5,093. California experienced a major heat event during the last two weeks of July 2006, and the number of emergency room visits related to heat stress spiked by 68 percent, then declined in 2007, although the steady upward trend continued.

Taking a Collaborative, Proactive Approach In 2016, the Capital Region Climate Readiness Collaborative (CRCRC) in the Sacramento region identified heat pollution as a problem that needed to be addressed collaboratively. The collaborative brings together the counties of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba and the cities in these counties to find regional solutions to address their

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shared challenges: drought, extreme heat, extreme weather events and wildfires. The collaborative comprises local governments, businesses and nonprofits. It provides, among other things, a forum for local and regional leaders to network and learn about and collaborate on climate resiliency efforts.

Kathleen Ave, climate program manager at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District and CRCRC chair, prefers the term “regional heat pollution” rather than “urban heat island” to describe the regional implications of extreme heat events. She explains that the cooling Delta breeze the Sacramento region enjoys in the summer actually moves the heat generated in the urban core up into the foothills to the east and north. As a result, those foothill communities can experience the highest heat pollution in the region. This phenomenon reinforces the need to plan collaboratively.

The CRCRC is also part of the Yolo Resiliency Planning Group, which includes staff from: • The cities of Davis, West Sacramento, Winters and Woodland: • Yolo County;

• The University of California, Davis; • Yolo Housing Authority; and • The Yolo County Office of Emergency Services.

The Yolo Resiliency Planning Group met throughout 2017 to brainstorm about how best to collaborate for resiliency planning countywide. The resulting heat resiliency workshop in early 2018 became the group’s first effort to recognize the need to “blend reactive and proactive planning,” according to Kerry Loux, sustainability coordinator for the City of Davis.

The workshop was one of the first in the state to bring together such a diverse group of attendees, which included about 40 individuals representing local agencies, utilities, nonprofit organizations and other local jurisdictions. Two city managers, fire and police service personnel including two chiefs, sustainability and planning managers along with others from local agencies were among the local government representatives who attended.

Following the event, Woodland City Manager Paul Navazio said, “Climate action and adaptation plans are critically important. The fact that we are already

experiencing climate impacts such as extreme heat events makes it imperative that we be prepared to help our communities — now.”

The Yolo Resiliency Planning Group identified several follow-up collaboration activities, including: • Developing sample messaging and information for the public that all agencies can use for the current and future heat seasons; • Creating a “no wrong door” approach to enable residents to find information about cooling centers and support services regardless of which agency’s website they visit; • Documenting how the Yolo collaborative model has worked; and • Sharing best practices with other regions and counties.

The group also agreed to collaboratively address a related but separate issue — developing materials and possible strategies that the cities and the county can

use to meet the requirements of SB 379 (Chapter 608, Statutes of 2015). This legislation requires local agencies, depending on the date of the next revision of their local hazard mitigation plan or General Plan Safety Element, to incorporate climate adaptation and resiliency strategies applicable to the local agency. Rather than each reinventing the proverbial wheel, the local agencies view this as an opportunity to plan collaboratively, save resources and learn from each other.

Conclusion As these efforts demonstrate, cities, counties and local agencies benefit from working collaboratively to plan ahead and be prepared to help residents — particularly the most vulnerable — when extreme heat events impact our communities. ■

More Information Online For links to related resources and additional information, read the online version of this article at www.westerncity.com.

Extreme heat events now occur with increased regularity throughout California.

Identify Those Vulnerable to Extreme Heat Lower-income households — particularly the elderly, individuals with disabilities or families with young children — are especially vulnerable to extreme heat but often have limited resources for coping with it. CEO Lisa Baker of Yolo County Housing, a public agency, offers these suggestions for those who own or operate lower-income housing and those who interact with lower-income residents.

• Give residents language-appropriate flyers with information about heat illness; • Provide air-conditioned community rooms for use during the day, especially for residents reluctant to use their air conditioners due to cost concerns; • During extreme heat events, notify residents of the locations of communitywide cooling centers; • Arrange in advance to provide temporary portable cooling units when apartment air conditioners malfunction; • Provide water at all outdoor events; and • Train staff to recognize signs of heat illness and to provide immediate and appropriate assistance.

Electric Fans Can Increase Risk of Dehydration During a heat event, a fan may not be your best friend. The Centers for Disease Control advise against using an electric fan for comfort. When the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness, primarily because they increase the risk of dehydration. Taking a cool shower or bath or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off. Air conditioning provides the strongest protection against heat-related illness, even for a few hours a day. For those without access to air conditioning at home or work, the CDC recommends visiting a shopping mall, public library or other air-conditioned location for a few hours.

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Most residents can remember the exact moment they lost their water. For resident Carlen Overby, it happened on July 4, 2014.

“The pipe starts spitting air because your pump is still working,” she recalls. “It’s trying to pull water up, but there’s nothing there — it’s just air.” For months, Overby relied on a garden hose connection to her neighbor’s deeper well, which was still producing some water, and used bottled water for cooking and drinking.

Eventually, the Tulare County Office of Emergency Services and Self-Help Enterprises, a community development organization, hauled in emergency tanks and bottled water supplies to sustain Cameron Creek Colony residents. This was not a permanent solution, however, and more wells in Cameron Creek were failing every day.

Planning Ahead for Water Supply Two years earlier, leaders in the City of Farmersville (pop. 11,248) — in consultation with Tulare County — had begun working on water supply plans for their neighbors directly north of the city limits.

They were concerned about the water quality in neighboring Cameron Creek Colony, just north of Farmersville, due to the proximity of the private wells to septic systems. Water experts suspected potential drinking water contamination and believed the residential wells, like many in the Central Valley, were shallow and vulnerable to droughts. The Farmersville leaders recognized the need to test the wells in Cameron Creek and to begin planning to provide water, sewer and storm drain infrastructure in Cameron Creek Colony well before a crisis occurred.

This advance planning and strategic partnerships allowed the City of Farmersville to quickly mitigate the potentially disastrous health and environmental crisis and install water lines in less than a year to provide permanent water delivery services to Cameron Creek Colony in 2015.

“It was amazing to see the reaction when people actually had running water again in their homes,” says Farmersville Mayor Paul Boyer. “We’re glad we were able to line up emergency funding to bring our water supply to them.”

Responding to the Crisis When it became clear that the water crisis in Cameron Creek was growing worse during the summer of 2014, Farmersville worked within an accelerated four-week time frame to secure more than $1 million to execute the project. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) provided emergency funding.

“We knew we had to get the money in their hands as quickly as possible,” says Sarah Marquart, public affairs specialist with USDA Rural Development. “The San Joaquin Valley was hit so hard. This situation exemplified the severity of the drought. It was heart wrenching.”

The project was constructed within two months, with 7,262 linear feet of water main pipelines supplying water to 106 homes in Cameron Creek by May 4, 2015. continued on page 31

The City of Farmersville won the Award for Excellence in the Planning and Environmental Quality category of the 2017 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program. For more about the award program, visit www.helenputnam.org. www.westerncity.com

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CITY OF CORONADO The City of Coronado is a small beach community, with an island feel. Surrounded by the San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Coronado offers a unique lifestyle enjoyed by residents. Coronado beaches are consistently considered some of Southern California’s best, and there are miles of bike paths along the coastline that provide a great way to exercise and enjoy the spectacular scenery. The thriving cultural and arts scene is also an important part of our community.

The City of Coronado is looking for a seasoned and dynamic leader to serve as its Police Chief. The Department of Police Services has 67 positions and a budget of approximately $12.2M. The Department is a serviceoriented agency that prides itself on integrity, POLICE professionalism, respect and teamwork. As a key William Avery & Associates of the City’s Executive staff, the Police CHIEF member Management Consultants Chief will work closely with the City Manager, 1 3 / 2 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A elected officials, peer department heads and all facets of the community.

Los Gatos, CA 95030 The Chief will be a dedicated public servant with a belief in the mission of providing high quality law enforcement service to the community.

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The Chief will be a strong leader, with excellent administrative skills. email: jobs@averyassoc.net Requirements for this position include five or more years of command www.averyassoc.net staff experience and 10 years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience including four years of senior management and administrative responsibility. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a POST Management certificate are also required.

To be considered, please visit our website at www.averyassoc.net/current-searches/ for a detailed job announcement and how to apply on the Avery Associates Career Portal.

ANIMAL SERVICES MANAGER $9,249 - $12,735 Per Month

The City of Mission Viejo is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join our team as our Animal Services Manager. Reporting to the Director of Public Services, the successful candidate will have excellent team-building and interpersonal skills and will assume management responsibility for all services and activities of the Animal Services Division, including the City’s Animal Services Center, animal services field operations, kennel operations, and volunteer program. The Animal Services Division provides animal licensing, field, and shelter services for the cities of Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Rancho Santa Margarita.

While the normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the individual selected must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include, but is not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is an FLSA exempt position in the City’s Supervisory/Administrative group.

APPLY BY: 3:00 p.m., July 27, 2018. Applicants are required to apply on-line directly by visiting the City’s website at http://cityofmissionviejo.org/ HumanResources/.

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER $102,044–$136,760 Annually Comprehensive benefit package Pacific Grove offers an unparalleled quality of life. Sharing borders with the Monterey Bay, City of Monterey, Pacific Ocean, and the Del Monte Forest, our town offers breathtaking views and recreational activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field with a focus in Accounting or a be a licensed CPA, with at least three years of professional level accounting experience in a municipal environment as well as supervisory experience. The individual must be able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, have a history of maintaining collaborative relationships, possess a high level of ethics, and be able to foster an environment of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Completion of an online job application is required; resumes are not accepted in lieu of an online application. For additional job information, and online job application, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs. com/careers/pacificgrove or contact Leticia Livian: llivian@ cityofpacificgrove.org or call 831-648-3171. Deadline Information: Continuous Until Filled.

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Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cypress now irrigates landscaping with recycled water instead of potable.

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In December 2014, the Cerritos City Council approved an agreement with Forest Lawn and awarded a professional services contract to a private firm to provide grant, project and construction management services. The city contracted with a second consulting firm to provide design and engineering services.

The City Council in the City of Cupertino is conducting an executive search for an experienced public sector executive to become the next City Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneurial professional to provide bold leadership and strong management to a well-resourced city with talented staff and an amazing business climate. The City Manager is also responsible for the annual City general fund budget of approximately $150 million and staff of approximately 200. This position requires ten years or more of progressively responsible administrative or staff experience in municipal government, preferably in California. Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree or advanced degree is preferred. Salary will be dependent on qualifications with a high value placed on the level of responsibilities for this executive position. Outgoing City Manager has a base salary of $281,274. Employment agreement may include moving/relocation and housing assistance. Apply by Monday, August 20, 2018 to Ralph Andersen & Associates at apply@ralphandersen.com. Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Heather Renschler at 916.630.4900.

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• Cerritos required approval from Golden State Water Company, the local water purveyor, to enable the sale of recycled water to FLMPC, which lies within the water company’s distribution area.

CITY OF PORT HUENEME The City of Port Hueneme (pronounced “Wy-nee’mee”) is a charming, friendly and relaxed seaside community in Ventura County, California. Visitors quickly find that the quality of life in Port Hueneme is one-of-a-kind. Those who live or work here benefit from the City’s small town atmosphere, affordable housing, temperate climate, clean air, low crime, quality education and recreation.

The Deputy Public Works Director is one of two Deputy Directors appointed by the Public Works Director and assists in the administration and overall direction of the public works and public utilities functions.

The initial focus of this Deputy position will DEPUTY be in water distribution and treatment with the PUBLIC individual overseeing the water and wastewater William Avery & Associates divisions of the Public Works Department.

WORKS The City has major water projects on the Management Consultants DIRECTOR horizon over the next two years, including the 31/2 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A installation of two new water lines to ensure Los Gatos, CA 95030 there is proper capacity for fire flow. The new Deputy Director will be 408.399.4424 heavily involved in both projects which are currently in the design phase.

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A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, water science, public/business www.averyassoc.net administration or closely related field is required. The position also requires a T-4 Water Treatment Certificate from the California State Water Resources Control Board and a D-3 Water Distribution Certificate. Additionally, a CWEA Collection Systems Maintenance Grade III certification is required. To be considered, please visit our website at www.averyassoc.net/currentsearches/ for a detailed job announcement and how to apply on the Avery Associates Career Portal.

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The estimated project cost was $2.4 million.

Cerritos secured a grant in the amount of $1,015,285 for the proposed project, funded through Proposition 84 (The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006), with the stipulation that the project be completed in one year.

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This project presented some significant challenges: • Design documents required approval from the cities of Cerritos, Lakewood and Cypress, Los Angeles and Orange County Flood Control districts and Forest Lawn’s Engineering Department; • Cross-connection requirements for both Los Angeles County and Orange County had to be met; and

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facilitate timely reviews and approvals the project management firm contacted agencies that had jurisdiction over the proposed pipeline that would convey the recycled water from Cerritos to FLMPC.

The contracted engineers met regularly with staff from the city, Forest Lawn and the project management firm to make quick decisions on issues related to alignment, materials and other details. Concurrently, to

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As a vibrant and growing community, the City of Roseville is seeking an experienced individual that will recognize this incredible opportunity to aggressively pursue new development, diversification, and adaptive reuse as well as stimulate innovative public-private partnerships for this maturing city. Working collaboratively with the City Manager, the Economic Development Director will further assist the City Council in exploring options for strategic decisions on investments, infrastructure, and funding, while at the same time, serve as the point person for a business dominated platform that includes a full range of stakeholders (business community, civic leaders, developers, educational partners, and the broader community). Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of progressively responsible experience in community development including 3 years of administrative and management responsibility. Salary is $137,184 to $183,840 DOQ and is supplemented with comprehensive benefit package including CalPERS retirement. Interested candidates should apply by submitting a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and current salary to apply@ralphandersen.com by July 30, 2018.

Confidential inquiries welcomed to Heather Renschler at (916) 630-4900. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com.

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he charming Southern California coastal community of Carpinteria (pop. 13,943) is located in Santa Barbara County just 12 miles north of Ventura. The City is known for having some of the best beaches in the state and is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground. The organization offers an incredible quality of work life in a supportive and dynamic environment. The Carpinteria Public Works Department is organized across two divisions – Engineering and Street Maintenance - and is actively involved in the execution of several capital improvement projects each year.

The ideal candidate will be a well-regarded public works professional with an impressive range of knowledge and experience. Accustomed to being highly engaged with his/her team, this Director will be a superior manager of people and projects. Seven years of increasingly responsible experience, which includes at least three years of management experience, a Bachelor’s degree and registration in California as a Professional Engineer required. Local government experience is preferred.

Salary range up to $144,873; salary supplemented by attractive benefits package. This recruitment will close on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Visit www.tbcrecruiting.com for recruitment brochure and to apply online.

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The 2.5-mile pipeline runs under city streets and crosses two bridges before terminating at FLMPC’s main irrigation system junction point (see map on page 15). The project team completed the final design documents in April 2015.

Because Golden State Water Company does not offer recycled water in the area in which FLMPC is located, the company entered into an agreement with Cerritos to purchase recycled water that is sold to FLMPC at the discounted rate previously established.

In May 2015, the Cerritos City Council hired a general contractor to build the project for $1.9 million. The general contractor commenced work in July and completed the project in December 2015.

The approved budget for this project was $2,417,916. Change orders totaled $213,884. The construction management firm characterized the cost as “very reasonable for fast-track projects involving subsurface construction.”

Project Produces Significant Water Savings Cerritos began providing recycled water to FLMPC in August 2016. In the first year of service, FLMPC used 245 acrefeet of recycled water, thereby saving approximately 80 million gallons of potable water. Forest Lawn Chief Engineer Clint Granath anticipates that the facility will eventually use 400 acre-feet of recycled water annually for irrigation. This will save 130 million gallons of potable water per year.

Forest Lawn will recoup its $1.6 million investment in the project via the rate discount.

Public-private partnerships can deliver cost-effective, timely and efficient results by using the best practices of the public and private sectors. Cerritos Mayor Mark Pulido describes this project as “innovative and environmentally responsible” because it significantly reduced the use of potable water and generated a new stream of revenue for the city. ■

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Gateway Cities Council of Governments CivicSpark Fellow Stephanie Cadena center uses an interactive game to explain Paramount’s greenhouse gas emissions inventory to residents.

Assessment and Readiness Plan for local jurisdictions that are interested in applying for implementation funding.

“The Climate Action Plan Framework is intended to help individual communities advance their goals for economic development, public health, air quality, climate resiliency, equity and job creation while planning for the impacts of climate change,” says Nancy Pfeffer, executive director of the Gateway Cities COG. “Implementing the Climate Action Plan Framework will provide the Gateway Cities with a competitive advantage in pursuing state and regional climate investments.”

By tackling this task collaboratively, each city can capitalize on the opportunity to participate without spending scarce local resources or devoting limited staff time.

When the project is completed later in 2018, each city will have access to the information, tools and resources it will need to plan ahead for climate change while also competing effectively for funding to improve the prosperity, health and quality of life of its residents. ■

The Beacon Program Supports Sustainability Efforts To help local governments in their efforts to become more sustainable, the Institute for Local Government and the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (an alliance to help cities and counties reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy) sponsor the Beacon Program, which: • Provides a framework for local governments to share best practices that create healthier, more vibrant and sustainable communities; and • Recognizes local governments that are reducing greenhouse gas emissions, saving energy and adopting policies that promote sustainability.

For more information, see “Beacon Program Helps Cities Lead the Way to a More Sustainable State” on page 10.

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The City of Orange Cove is now accepting applications for the position of City Manager. Orange Cove is an agricultural community located in Fresno County about 34 miles east of the City of Fresno, CA. Qualified candidates should have prior experience as a City Administrator/Manager, Assistant/Deputy City Administrator/Manager, Department Director, or similar capacity.

A bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or a related field is required and at least five (5) years of progressive management responsibility in municipal government is highly desirable.

The City Council highly regards California experience and will also consider all viable out-of-state candidates provided the type and level of experience is in alignment with the City’s needs. Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary: $120,000.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter electronically to the Orange Cove City Clerk, June V. Bracamontes at jvb@cityoforangecove.com. Recruitment is open until the position is filled.

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We are seeking public service motivated and forwardthinking individuals to join our team. The City of Palm Desert is a thriving, year-round community with the natural beauty, cultural and recreational amenities of a resort destination. The City features big-city resources in a friendly, small-town setting, offering first class educational opportunities, safe and clean streets, as well as plentiful shopping and community events. With stunning mountain views, 350 days of sunshine a year, and an environment that encourages an active lifestyle, the City attracts a wide variety of people. Set within a beautiful desert environment, the City’s 50,000 full-time residents and 32,000 seasonal residents enjoy outdoor activities such as golfing, hiking, and tennis, while also delighting in vibrant options for arts, culture, and retail.

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The beautiful southern California coastal city of San Clemente is a family-oriented community of 65,400 residents and encompasses 18.5 square miles. With its natural beauty and outstanding amenities, San Clemente maintains an exceptional quality of life for its vibrant and engaged citizenry. This coastal jewel embraces a higher standard for development, historic preservation, and urban design. The City of San Clemente enjoys a stable organization with strong, award-winning financial planning, and a supportive, stable, and fiscally conservative City Council. The Community Development Department has a professional and dedicated staff of 32.75 FTE’s and operates with a proposed FY 2018/19 budget of $5,350,990. The department consists of Community Development Administration, Building, Planning, and Code Compliance divisions. Two career opportunities currently exist within the Community Development Department.

Deputy Community Development Director Overseeing the divisions of Building and Code Compliance with a total staff of 18.75 FTE’s and combined proposed budget of over $3 million, this position serves as the city’s Building Official. The Deputy Director will coordinate assigned activities with other city departments, divisions, and outside agencies and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director. In addition, the Deputy Director will serve as the Acting Community Development Director in the Director’s absence. The ideal candidate will possess proven leadership and management skills and have an energy and enthusiasm for ensuring a safe and healthy high quality of life in this built-out, coastal community. At least seven years of increasingly responsible experience in building inspection or construction and code compliance, including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility is required. In addition, the equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in public or business administration or a related field is required. The annual salary range is $129,209 to $157,060 DOQE.

City Planner Reporting to the Community Development Director, the City Planner will oversee a proposed budget of approximately $1.6 million and staff of 10 within Long-Range Planning, Current Planning, Planning Administration, and Commissions/Boards/Committees. The Planning Division provides guidance and support to help create a high quality of life by implementing the city’s vision and goals within the City Centennial General Plan. At least five years of increasingly responsible experience in current or advanced urban planning, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility is required. In addition, the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in urban planning, regional planning, urban design, public administration, business management or a related field is required. The annual salary range is $123,0534 to $149,573 DOQE. Filing deadline is July 23, 2018. Contact Bobbi Peckham.

Planning Manager City of Yuba City, CA Yuba City is a flourishing rural community located just 40 miles north of Sacramento. The City’s many assets include an attractive climate, excellent healthcare facilities and quality public and private schools and a family-oriented lifestyle including affordable housing and well-planned growth. The City prides itself on its recreation programs, offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family, including beautiful parks and a state-of-the-art aquatic center. Under direction from the Development Services Director, the Planning Manager leads, oversees and reviews current and advanced planning projects and/or issues from original submission through final approval at the Planning Commission or City Council level, and provides highly complex staff assistance to the Director or their designee. They will be the “face” of the department and will direct the assistant and associate planners and front counter staff. Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in planning, architecture, or other design related field, urban studies, environmental planning, public administration, political science, economics, or closely related field required as is four (4) years of recent increasingly responsible full time professional experience in urban planning, including two (2) years in a supervisory role. A Master’s degree and/or AICP are desirable. The 9-step salary schedule is from $91,582 to $111,336 with excellent benefits.

Filing deadline is August 6, 2018. Contact Phil McKenney.

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Assistant City Manager City of Glendale, AZ

The City of Glendale, AZ (pop. 237,000) is a dynamic, desirable desert community located on the western edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area, in the Valley of the Sun. Hosting Super Bowls, college national championships, and world class concerts, Glendale boasts one of the most dynamic sports and entertainment districts in the country. Reporting to the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager is Glendale’s second ranking administrative officer. She or he is responsible for 565 FTEs and $269.6 million in budget (operating and CIP) and oversees Development Services, Engineering, Transportation, Water, and Field Operations (facilities, landfill). Master’s in public administration, business administration, management, or related field, plus ten years progressively responsible experience in municipal government, including five years of management experience required. Candidates with strong public works experience, especially management of major capital projects, preferred. Annual salary range $137,758 to $206,637.

Filing deadline is August 13, 2018. Contact Drew Gorgey.

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The Value of Proactive Planning

Thirteen public agencies and private partners collaborated on the project, including USDA, the California Department of Public Health, SWRCB, California State University Fresno, Tulare County Board of Supervisors, Tulare County Resource Management Agency, Tulare County Local Agency Formation Commission, Quad Knopf, Self-Help Enterprises and the Bank of the Sierra.

The residents of Cameron Creek Colony now have reliable, clean water — a dramatic improvement over the previous imperiled water quality and supply. Farmersville’s city water is consistently high quality, needing minimal treatment to meet all water quality requirements. The project also included new fire hydrants, which allow the city and county fire departments to respond quickly to protect the neighborhood. Most importantly, the new water lines provided a vital lifeline to the Cameron Creek community.

The community also participated in the project construction. Most residents dug their own trenches and helped install connections between the water meters and their homes. Self-Help Enterprises helped cover the cost of building permits and materials with funding from the Bank of the Sierra.

Then-U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Farmersville and Cameron Creek on July 18, 2014.

His visit boosted morale for residents and city leaders.

Cameron Creek Colony residents paid a small utility deposit and were spared the cost of debt service to pay for the milliondollar water line. The project served as a good illustration of neighbor helping neighbor and ensured Cameron Creek Colony residents received the same safe drinking water and long-term services as Farmersville’s residents within the city limits.

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Speaking to the community, Vilsack said, “Some people might say, if you don’t have water, pick up and go where there is water. The problem is how do you sell your house? Who is going to buy your house if there’s no water?” The project restored viability and vitality to a community that desperately needed it.

This project provides an excellent example of the value of proactive planning. Even as the City of Farmersville faced a dismal unemployment rate, stagnant economic growth and a dwindling budget, city leaders did not lose sight of their neighbors’ needs. Their foresight and planning meant that the city was prepared when the drought emergency struck.

Contact: Jennifer Gomez, city manager; phone: (559) 747-0458; email: JGomez@ Cityoffarmersville-ca.gov. ■

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