Western City April 2016

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CONTENTS 2 Calendar of League Events 3 President’s Message

11 California Cities Helen Putnam

athedral City’s Garden C Program Takes a Fresh Approach to Health

he program offers an enjoyable T way for children and adults to learn organic gardening, be physically active, make smart food choices and work together.

Award for Excellence

The Extraordinary Value of Volunteers

By L. Dennis Michael

Volunteers connect the community and enhance the quality of life in cities throughout the Golden State.

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Volunteers Needed: Study Examines New Ways to Fund Transportation Infrastructure

By Eva Spiegel

statewide study will examine A replacing the outdated gasoline tax with a road user charge.

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San Pablo Demonstrates Its Commitment to Creating a Healthy Community

he city is using a variety of T initiatives to address its high rate of childhood obesity.

9 Legal Notes

W hat You Need to Know About AB 2 and Community Revitalization Tools

By Karen Tiedemann, Lynn Hutchins and Rafael Yaquian

ity officials seeking creative ways C to finance economic development projects should take a look at the tools provided by AB 2.

12 California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence

Rocklin Matches Volunteers With Those in Need

web-based volunteer recruitment A tool meets the needs of the city’s residents and its community partners.

Job Opportunities 13 Professional Services 23 Directory

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Second Vice President James Goodhart Mayor Palos Verdes Estates

Immediate Past President Stephany Aguilar Council Member Scotts Valley

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Policy Committee Meetings, San Diego 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, San Diego The committee reviews and recommends friend-of-the-court efforts on cases of significant statewide interest to California cities.

Contributors Melissa Kuehne Corrie Manning Jennifer Whiting Patrick Whitnell

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Legislative Action Day, Sacramento Get updates on legislation affecting your city and meet with your legislators.

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Board of Directors’ Meeting, Sacramento The League board reviews, discusses and takes action on a variety of issues affecting cities, including legislation, legal advocacy, education and training, and more.

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Mayors and Council Members’ Executive Forum, Monterey The forum offers sessions to keep elected officials up to date on key issues.

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Board of Directors’ Meeting, Monterey The League board reviews, discusses and takes action on a variety of issues affecting cities, including legislation, legal advocacy, education and training, and more.

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Volunteers from Rancho Cucamonga helped with the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.

President’s Message by L. Dennis Michael

The Extraordinary

Value of Volunteers This month, Western City focuses on community services and the volunteers who contribute their time, talent and enthusiasm to help others and make their city a better place to live, work and play.

Award-winning projects in Cathedral City and Rocklin (on pages 11 and 12) offer excellent examples of volunteerbased projects.

My city, Rancho Cucamonga (pop. 172,299), benefits from volunteers’ help in numerous ways. Volunteers play key roles in many municipal departments, including community services, library services, public

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works, police, fire, animal services and community improvement (also known as code enforcement).

The city’s website serves as the primary point of contact for volunteers and provides an overview of the various opportunities as well as an application form. From July 2014 to June 2015, the city logged 56,000 hours of volunteer time.

Here’s a look at just a few ways that community volunteers make a difference in Rancho Cucamonga.

Friends of the Library This group comprises 75 to 80 residents who volunteered a total of 14,953 hours in 2015. The Friends of the Library operates two full-service bookstores that raise funds to purchase new children’s books for our libraries and provide substantial annual support to the adult literacy program. In 2015, the Friends of the Library generated approximately $11,000 per month for the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library and raised continued

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more than $130,000 total. Since 1994, this group has raised over $2 million for the library.

These volunteers also attend many of the library’s major events. They participate in the Summer Reading Program and the city’s Cultural Arts Nights, which include Asian Pacific Islander Night, Hispanic Heritage Night and Local History Night. The Friends of the Library sells books and other materials at many of these events to raise money that directly supports the library.

Back to Basics Literacy Program This program’s volunteer workforce of 25 to 35 community members contributed 1,447 hours in 2015. They continue to provide free tutoring to help improve the basic reading, writing and study skills of elementary school students who are reading below grade level.

In 2015, roughly 125 students enrolled in the Back to Basics Literacy Program.

Of those 125 students, 89 percent improved comprehension skills, 84 percent improved phonics skills and 92 percent improved their sight word recognition skills. Volunteers assist with two annual workshops designed to educate parents on literacy skills they can use at home.

These volunteers also assist with two science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workshops each year that focus on robotics and experiments with electricity and other science-related projects.

Adult Literacy Program

Volunteers connect the community and enhance the quality of life in cities throughout the Golden State.

Twelve volunteers gave 931 hours to the Adult Literacy Program in 2015, providing individual tutoring to adults who are reading below a 6th-grade level. The volunteer tutors help adult learners improve their literacy skills so they can reach their personal and professional goals, such as passing the General Educational Development (GED) test, filling out a job application or reading a book to their child.

In 2015, the volunteer tutors helped 45 adult learners, of whom 60 percent worked to improve their ability to read a book or newspaper, 65 percent worked on their basic computer skills and 12 percent worked on passing the GED test.

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Summer Reading Program More than 110 community members volunteered 1,800 hours of their time in 2015 in the Summer Reading Program, which serves children up to age 12 who read library books and earn prizes. Teen volunteers greet children first entering the program, provide materials, explain how the program works, assist children in recording books they have read, hear and review book reports, maintain files and distribute prizes. Volunteers also assist with weekly Summer Reading Program entertainment events and serve as greeters, ticket takers and ushers.

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Volunteers and their families attend Rancho Cucamonga’s annual recognition event, which honors approximately 700 volunteers. The event includes a picnic lunch, games and activities for children and youth and a recognition ceremony.

Cultural Arts Night and Large Events A group of about 15 volunteers provides hands-on support for Rancho Cucamonga’s Cultural Arts Night, Fourth of July Parade and other large-scale programs and events.

In 2015, they donated 150 hours of their time. Many of these volunteers are teens, who help with setting up, running craft and activity areas, greeting and engaging attendees, answering general questions and more.

Enhancing Public Safety Services In 2015, volunteers in the Sheriff ’s Department Reserve Unit contributed a total of 5,352 hours and logged almost 21,000 patrol miles using their personal vehicles.

Residents also help conduct a 2:00 a.m. audit of streetlights, noting locations where lights are not functioning and creating a report for the utility company to facilitate repairs. www.westerncity.com

How do volunteers make a difference in your city?

Faith Community Boosts Volunteerism Rancho Cucamonga’s faith community makes significant volunteer contributions in myriad ways. Two faith-based organizations, the Council of Churches and the Service Council, organize volunteers to help with neighborhood cleanups, assist seniors with code enforcement issues by making improvements to homes and property, and pitch in to paint fences, lay paths and plant trees throughout the city — and much more.

Members of the faith community reach out to the homeless population and assist the city in connecting homeless individuals and families with shelter and services.

Volunteers from the faith community also helped with the 2015 Special Olympics World Games held in Los Angeles.

Rancho Cucamonga was one of 100 Southern California cities that hosted a total of 7,000 youth participants in the games. Over 100 volunteers in Rancho Cucamonga worked multiple days to help youth athletes from around the globe become acclimated to the weather and time zone. Members of the faith community escorted the athletes to practice facilities and transported them to housing and meals. After three days in Rancho Cucamonga, the athletes were ready to compete. Many of our local volunteers and residents followed the athletes to Los Angeles and cheered them on at the games. continued Western City, April 2016

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Recognizing and Thanking Volunteers Many of the programs described here hold appreciation events throughout the year to honor volunteers for their contributions. In addition, Rancho Cucamonga holds an annual volunteer recognition

event for all volunteers who have contributed 20 hours or more that year. About 700 volunteers and their families typically attend this event, which has been held annually for 15 years.

This volunteer recognition event employs a theme each year; in 2015,

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it was superheroes. The theme is depicted in a lapel pin, which is handed out to the volunteers. These pins have become very popular collectible items.

Rancho Cucamonga’s volunteers enjoy a picnic lunch, games and activities for children and youth, raffles and a recognition ceremony.

The city tracks aggregate hours of service for each volunteer. Those who have donated 1,000 hours are recognized as Grand Volunteers, those with 5,000 hours are acknowledged as Supreme Volunteers and those with 10,000 hours of service are honored as Ultimate Volunteers.

Following the event, the entire group moves to the sports complex next door to watch a game played by the Quakes, the city’s minor league baseball team. The Quakes provide the tickets for all the attendees.

The Bottom Line This day of fun honors our volunteers and underscores the value they bring to virtually every facet of life in our city. The hours and financial support they give are invaluable.

Making it an event for the entire family also helps our young people understand the significance of volunteerism in our everyday lives.

Perhaps most importantly, volunteers connect the community and enhance the quality of life in our city — and in cities throughout the Golden State. A recent search for “online resources for volunteering in California cities” produced over 29 million results in less than a minute, reminding us of the contributions made by volunteers and the goodwill created when caring people step forward to help others.

How do volunteers make a difference in your city? The next time you’re looking for a way to boost your community, be sure to mention the value that volunteers add to local programs. Many hands make light work — and by working together, we can transform our communities and achieve great things.

Thank a volunteer today! ■

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Volunteers Needed: Study Examines New Ways to Fund Transportation Infrastructure

by Eva Spiegel

With California cities at the forefront of the state’s deteriorating road crisis, city officials have an opportunity to ensure that their communities are represented in a large statewide study to examine replacing the outdated gasoline tax with a road user charge to fund transportation infrastructure.

organizations focused on privacy concerns and data security. In launching this study, California joins a number of other states looking at the option, including Oregon and Washington.

The California Road Charge Pilot program (www.California RoadChargePilot.com) is seeking 5,000 volunteers, representing California’s diverse vehicles, driving patterns, demographics and geography, for a nine-month study that launches this summer.

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) will use the data collected to consider whether a road user fee is a sustainable long-term alternative to the current gasoline tax. Ultimately the Legislature will use the study to determine if such a program should be implemented statewide.

People interested in participating in the pilot study can sign up at www.CaliforniaRoadChargePilot.com. Volunteers will likely be notified by late spring if they are invited to be part of the study.

Volunteers will have a variety of options for tracking and reporting their mileage to the study, including using technology to track driving or self-reporting the number of miles traveled during designated periods.

Participation is free, and no actual fee will be collected during the study. Instead, for the purposes of the study, participants will submit simulated payments.

Created by SB 1077 (Chapter 835, Statutes of 2014), the CTC’s California Road Charge Technical Advisory Committee is responsible for studying the viability of the road user fee. The committee comprises 15 members who represent various interests, including the Legislature, local government, highway user groups, business, telecommunications, academia and

How to Get Involved

Why California Needs an Alternative Funding Source for its Road System California’s transportation infrastructure is no longer able to keep up with the system’s needs, due to a variety of factors. Since the 1970s, cars have become much more efficient, and hybrids and electric cars are increasingly popular, so many drivers are purchasing less gasoline. At the same time, however, more cars are on the road, increasing the number of vehicle miles traveled. The 18 cents per-gallon gasoline tax, which is the main source of funding for road repairs, was last raised in 1994; today, adjusted for inflation it is worth only approximately 9 cents per gallon.

The effect of declining revenues has left California’s roads, bridges and highways in a state of rapid deterioration because the state lacks a dedicated funding source for maintenance and repair. TRIP, a national transportation research firm, determined that the average California driver pays $762 annually for repair costs resulting from the state’s poor road conditions. According to the 2014 biennial California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment, California’s local system will face a $78.3 billion funding shortfall by 2024. ■

Eva Spiegel is communications director for the League and can be reached at espiegel@cacities.org.

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San Pablo Demonstrates Its Commitment to

Creating a Healthy Community

The City of San Pablo recognizes the fundamental link between the health and well-being of its residents and the city’s economic health and vibrancy. More than half of the children in San Pablo are overweight or obese — among the third highest rates statewide. In response, city leaders made a commitment to residents to explore ways of addressing this growing issue through a variety of initiatives that include youth engagement, land-use policy, access to healthier food, workplace wellness and more.

The San Pablo City Council established the Childhood Obesity Prevention Task Force in 2012 to increase awareness of the growing childhood obesity epidemic and implement a measurable plan to improve the overall health of its residents.

The task force established priorities to increase healthy eating and active living opportunities and developed a Community Action Plan, which the city council adopted in March 2014. Policy priorities include supporting safe routes to school, improving park spaces and increasing the nutritional quality of school lunches.

The plan also identifies program priorities, such as: • Creating urban and school farms and gardens; • Promoting competitive physical activity events; and • Offering free and reduced-cost nutrition and cooking classes.

To learn more about the task force, youthbased initiatives and the Community Action Plan, visit bit.ly/1QBd9cX. “The City of San Pablo has supported healthy eating and active living policies since 2011 and has one of the first Health Elements adopted in California in the

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Improving the health of its children is a top priority for San Pablo, which has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in California.

city’s General Plan Update,” says San Pablo Mayor Rich Kinney. “Our city and task force have significantly increased awareness of this growing pandemic in our community. We are working to transform our city into a healthier community through active programs for our local youth.”

San Pablo has also demonstrated its commitment to community service and healthy communities in a variety of other ways. In summer 2015, the San Pablo City Council allocated funds to enable the city to provide low-cost classes to residents for activities including soccer, swimming, ballet, karate and cooking classes; these classes served nearly 1,500 youths in 2015. The city also supported the construction of Rumrill Sports Park, removed a culvert at Wildcat Creek to discourage illegal dumping and increase safety in conjunction with the extension of the Bay Trail, made improvements to Davis Park and established the Healthy Habits program, which recognizes local businesses for making healthy food choices available in vending machines.

In addition, San Pablo participates in the Let’s Move! campaign and the Lunch at the Library program to keep youth engaged in healthy activities during school vacations.

Learn More About Lunch at the Library Lunch at the Library programs focus on keeping children healthy, fed and engaged when school is out. The California Summer Meal Coalition and California Library Association are working with libraries statewide to offer summer meals and programming designed to nourish participants and help prevent summer learning loss for children and teens in low-income communities.

These programs do more than just provide meals. Lunch at the Library sites also: • Welcome guest readers, which have included U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier and Police Chief Lisa Rosales; • Work with local recycling agency staff (who brought refurbished blenders) to teach teens how to make healthy smoothies; • Distribute back-to-school supplies and books; and • Provide nutrition education, such as container gardening and how to make healthy snacks.

For more information about summer meal programs and how your city can get involved, visit www.ca-ilg.org/californiasummer-meal-coalition or www.lunchat thelibrary.org. ■ www.cacities.org

What You Need to Know About AB 2 and Community Revitalization Tools

by Karen Tiedemann, Lynn Hutchins and Rafael Yaquian About Legal Notes

AB 2 (Chapter 319, Statutes of 2015) provides new opportunities to use tax-increment financing to address cities’ economic development needs. Although AB 2 draws heavily from community redevelopment law, it also imposes limitations on the use of taxincrement financing. City officials seeking creative ways to finance economic development projects should take a look at the tools provided by AB 2.

What’s New in AB 2?

AB 2 authorizes the use of tax-increment revenue to improve infrastructure, assist businesses and support affordable housing in disadvantaged communities through the creation of Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities (CRIAs).

AB 2 sets the rules and procedures for creating and operating CRIAs through the adoption of community revitalization

and investment plans (also referred to as Revitalization Plans) and designation of community revitalization and investment areas (also referred to as revitalization areas).

Types of CRIAs AB 2 authorizes the creation of two types of CRIAs that are considered separate public bodies from the city or any participating taxing entities.

This column is provided as general information and not as legal advice.

The law is constantly evolving, and attorneys can and do disagree about what the law requires. Local agencies interested in determining how the law applies in a particular situation should consult their local agency attorneys.

The first type is a single-member CRIA consisting only of the city or county that creates the authority. In the second type, one or more local governments can join with one or more taxing entities to create a joint powers authority to function as a multi-entity CRIA.

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Karen Tiedemann is a partner with the law firm of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP and can be reached at ktiedemann@goldfarblipman.com. Lynn Hutchins is a partner with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP and can be reached at lhutchins@goldfarblipman.com. Rafael Yaquian is a partner with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP and can be reached at ryaquian@goldfarblipman.com.

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Cathedral City’s Garden

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ch to Health In Cathedral City, organic gardening is changing the way that residents obtain and enjoy their daily meals. Over the past few years, the Cathedral City Garden Program has offered community members helpful instruction, the tools to plant their own gardens and a path toward a sustainable lifestyle. Today gardens thrive throughout the city, from elementary school grounds to senior communities.

Situated in the Coachella Valley, Cathedral City is the second largest city in the region, with a population of approximately 55,000.

Mild temperatures and year-round sunshine provide the ideal climate for growing a variety of fruits and vegetables.

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maintain their initial level of enthusiasm or time commitment to the project.

A few years ago the city council asked Deanna Pressgrove, environmental conservation and public works manager, for assistance in the development of a garden program. The idea was to locate a cityowned lot, install garden beds and invite community members to plant their own fruits and vegetables. City leaders were interested in providing healthy alternatives to store-bought produce, which often contains pesticides and preservatives.

If neglect occurred, the Public Works Department would be responsible for maintaining the garden beds. Faced with limited resources, the city could not afford to move forward with this project.

After conducting research on gardens in other municipalities, Pressgrove discovered that many garden programs fail because community members cannot

Pressgrove forged ahead and examined alternatives. Because Cathedral City had partnered with the Palm Springs Unified School District in creating recycling and conservation programs, Pressgrove saw an opportunity. She collaborated with an Agua Caliente Elementary School teacher, who is a garden enthusiast, to develop a pilot project. Starting with the continued on page 21

Cathedral City won the Award for Excellence in the Health and Wellness Programs category of the 2015 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence Program. For more about the award program, visit www.helenputnam.org.

Members of the Boys & Girls Club proudly display seedlings they are planting as part of the Cathedral City Garden Program. facing page

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Volunteers plant trees and help with many types of projects throughout the city.

Rocklin Matches Volunteers With Those in Need The City of Rocklin (pop. 59,738), located 22 miles northeast of Sacramento, launched an online volunteer recruitment portal known as Rocklin Cares in May 2013. Rocklin’s Director of Public Services Rick Forstall says, “The city’s vision was to create a meeting place for volunteers and those in need. Volunteer assignments range from helping a senior citizen and pitching in with a charitable organization to helping the city with its own projects.”

Improving a Cumbersome Process Before implementing Rocklin Cares, the city held two main volunteer events each year that focused on community beautification. Individuals could sign up for these events through a form on the city website or on group rosters, but the process was inefficient and cumbersome.

The tools to manage the events were not specific to the tasks. City employees spent time manually compiling email lists and volunteer rosters and making phone calls to coordinate volunteers — in addition to other event-related tasks.

Rocklin needed a web-based volunteer recruitment tool that would better serve the community and increase efficiency for the city. Approximately 40 percent of the city’s volunteer opportunities are for other agencies and community-based organizations, including Seniors First, the Rocklin Animal Shelter, Compassion Planet and Rocklin Residents United for Fido (RRUFF).

allows those running the event to better organize their volunteers. Rocklin Cares gives businesses, service organizations and social groups — which are an integral part of Rocklin’s community — a way to recruit and manage volunteers.

As the first step in implementing a centralized online volunteer recruitment tool, staff reviewed seven software solutions based on functionality, ease of use and cost. The City of Rocklin wanted a software program that would expand its access to volunteers for local events, recurring programs and special projects initiated by the community. Staff selected web-based software that enhances efficiency through robust communication and reporting tools, and online day-ofthe-event registration and sign-in.

Rocklin community members can also submit their requests to be matched with a volunteer to the Rocklin Cares portal on the city website (at www.rocklin.ca.us/ depts/hr/volunteer). Seniors, low-income residents and people with disabilities whose homes need repairs and maintenance can now rely on community support and benefit from volunteer efforts.

The City of Rocklin often contributes $50 for materials for projects that are completed for seniors and residents with disabilities. These projects typically include fence and home repairs, yard maintenance and electrical or plumbing repairs.

The software also works with Rocklin’s community-based organizations by assigning them login privileges to manage their events. This saves city staff time and

Online Portal Serves Volunteers and the Community

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The City of Rocklin won the Award for Excellence in the Enhancing Public Trust, Ethics & Community Involvement category of the 2015 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program. For more about the award program, visit www.helenputnam.org.

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City Manager, City of Rio Vista, CA The City of Rio Vista (population 8,300) is seeking a City Manager who will oversee a full-time staff of 43 employees and 7 part-time personnel. As with many municipalities in this challenging economy, financial and budget concerns will be a major issue faced by the incoming City Manager. Service delivery to the residents and constituents of Rio Vista is of paramount importance and the City Manager must provide strong organizational leadership in identifying and providing quality services in a more efficient, creative, and resourceful manner. Active communication and interaction with the City Council will be a priority in this assignment. With the challenging and difficult decisions facing cities today, the City Manager must provide the Council with alternatives, options and recommendations that can provide the basis for effective policy guidance in working collectively as a unified team. The City Manager and Council will need to have a candid and open working relationships based on trust and credibility. A seasoned City Manager with involvement in the community is being sought. Individuals with experience working with senior community members are encouraged to apply. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a related subject field along with previous management experience.

The salary is DOQ, expected range of $135,000 - $145,000. The City also offers an attractive benefits package. Apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Contact Joel Bryden at (916) 784-9080.

Closing date April 15, 2016. phone 916•784•9080 fax 916•784•1985 www.bobmurrayassoc.com

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Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District www.metrofire.ca.gov www.tbcrecruiting.com

Executive Management Opportunities: This is a rare opportunity to join the Executive Team under the leadership of the new City Manager.

• Assistant City Manager (new position) • Director of Parks and Recreation • Director of Planning and Building For more information and filling deadlines please visit www.EncinitasCA.gov The City of Encinitas, California is located along six miles of Pacific coastline in northern San Diego County. Encinitas has a population of approximately 61,000 residents and is characterized by coastal beaches, cliffs, flat-topped coastal areas, steep mesa bluffs and rolling hills. The City was incorporated in 1986, drawing together the communities of New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, Cardiffby-the-Sea, Olivenhain and Leucadia. The natural beauty of our communities, along with an average daily climate of 72 degrees make Encinitas a spectacular place to live, work and play.

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Opportunities in the Town of Los Gatos The Town of Los Gatos is looking for two experienced executives to join its energetic team in providing innovative, high quality local government services. The Assistant Town Manager and Human Resources Director positions provide great opportunities for skilled professionals interested in a hands-on leadership role within a collaborative and creative environment.

ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER

The Assistant Town Manager reports to the Town Manager and is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Town as well as supervising the Town Clerk’s office and Information Technology staff. This position requires 10 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal administration, preferably at an executive level or as a department head, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

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Los Gatos, CA 95030 The Human Resources Director is a handsHUMAN on position, administering and directly 408.399.4424 RESOURCES providing comprehensive personnel services.

Fax: 408.399.4423 DIRECTOR Eight years of experience in all aspects of the email: jobs@averyassoc.net HR field including workers compensation, www.averyassoc.net benefits administration, labor and employee relations, and supervising other HR professionals is required, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Formal job announcements, including benefit information and closing dates, are available at www.averyassoc.net.

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Volunteer opportunities now reach a wider audience through promotions on the city website, electronic billboards, event outreach booths, high school career centers and yearly city publications. Local nonprofit organizations can expand their search for volunteers by using the City of Rocklin website.

About 90 percent of Rocklin Cares participants are under the age of 18. Many volunteers discover potential career paths by volunteering for organizations or city departments that interest them. “The Rocklin Cares volunteer program gave me the work experience I needed to further my professional career,” says Lauren, a former volunteer. “The skills I learned volunteering in public services directly correlate to my current job as a geographic information systems technician.”

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city’s volunteer efforts, Director of Public Services Rick Forstall says, “It is so rewarding to see the community embrace the Rocklin Cares program.”

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City Controller, City of Inglewood, CA The City of Inglewood is a re-emerging, culturally diverse, vibrant community of approximately 110,000 residents nestled between the energetic West side of Los Angeles and the sun-drenched South Bay. The City is currently seeking a City Controller to supervise the City’s accounting, auditing, budgets, and financial reporting processes. This position reports directly the City’s Chief Financial Officer. The City is seeking an experienced professional who is willing to exercise independent judgment and initiative while always keeping the best interest of the City as a priority. The City would benefit from an open, approachable, and results-oriented individual with the ability to lead with knowledge, experience, confidence, and enthusiasm. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or a related field and five (5) years experience in municipal finance administration, accounting, or financial reporting, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. Possession of an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate with the State of California is highly desirable. The monthly salary range for this position is $8,149-$11,545, DOQ. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Contact Valerie Phillips with questions.

Closing date April 29, 2016. phone 916•784•9080 fax 916•784•1985 www.bobmurrayassoc.com

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Assistant City Manager Salary: $10,248 – $13,864/Month (DOQ) A key member of the Executive Management Team, the ideal candidate will work closely with the City Manager to direct, plan, and coordinate the operations and management of assigned areas including information technology and systems, budget, risk management, legislative analysis and advocacy, public information, City Council administrative support, and economic development. Must possess an engaging & collaborative management style and excellent communication & interpersonal skills who enjoys problem solving. Must demonstrate knowledge of current advances and best practices in all aspects of municipal administration and have extensive experience interacting with the City Council.

Very generous benefits package including CalPERS (2%@55 formula for classic CalPERS members or 2%@62 formula for new members), monthly benefit allowance of $1,700, health, dental and vision, 4/10 work schedule, administrative leave, Section 125 plan, 457 plan, paid leave, life and disability insurance, wellness program, employee assistance program, bilingual pay, and etc. The City participates in the Social Security.

APPLY BY: April 22, 2016. Complete description and to apply, visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofrosemead.

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The Healdsburg Fire Department (HFD) is a combination department supported by an annual department budget of $2.6 million and served by 11 career personnel, 22 reserve volunteer firefighters and administrative support. The ideal candidate will be an engaged and empowering leader with uncompromising integrity. He/she will bring a balance of operations and administrative experience and will enjoy performing as a working chief. Three years of professional management/ supervisory experience in the fire service and a Bachelor’s degree are required. Experience serving in a similar department and/or community will be considered favorably.

The salary range for the Fire Chief is $140,772 - $170,120. Salary is supplemented by an attractive benefits package. Detailed recruitment brochure available at www.tbcrecruiting.com. This recruitment will close at midnight on Sunday, April 17, 2016.

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The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara is a designated Moving to Work demonstration agency which assists about 19,000 households through the federal rental housing assistance program. The Agency is seeking a Deputy Executive Director.

The ideal candidate will be an effective manager and leader who is focused on serving the needs of the Agency. This position requires an individual who is articulate, persuasive, and passionate about the Agency’s mission and who will support the current culture of positive staff investment in projects and people. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a desire to build and maintain strong working relationships with staff, the Board, community members, and public sector partners. A Master’s or other advanced degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field is required. Candidates must possess a minimum of 10 years increasingly responsible management experience including seven (7) years of supervisory and administration experience. The annual salary range for the Deputy Executive Director is $148,420-$222,630; placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications and experience. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Contact Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions.

Closing date April 25, 2016. phone 916•784•9080 fax 916•784•1985 www.bobmurrayassoc.com

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Where Can CRIAs Function?

CRIAs must limit their revitalization activities to designated revitalization areas. Unlike redevelopment project areas, property included in a revitalization area need not be blighted. Instead, revitalization areas must meet very specific statutory requirements. In particular, at least 80 percent of the property located within the revitalization area must be characterized by: • An annual median household income that is less than 80 percent of the statewide annual median income; and

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that taxing entities might be more likely to pledge tax-increment funds and commit long term to a CRIA that provides the taxing entities a role in its governance.

The governing body of a single-member CRIA is appointed by the city council (or board of supervisors) and must consist of three members of the sponsoring community’s legislative body and two members of the public who live or work within the revitalization area. In contrast, a majority of the members of a multi-entity CRIA must be members of the legislative bodies of the public entities that created the CRIA and include at least two members of the public who live or work within the revitalization area and are appointed by the other board members.

• Three of the four following conditions: A nonseasonal unemployment rate 3 percent higher than the statewide median unemployment rate; Crime rates 5 percent higher than the statewide median crime rate; Deteriorated or inadequate infrastructure, such as streets, sidewalks, water supply, sewer treatment facilities and parks; or Deteriorated commercial or residential structures.

Alternatively, a revitalization area may be established within a former military base with largely deteriorated or inadequate infrastructure and structures. Revitalization areas can include areas located in a former redevelopment project area, but

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the Revitalization Plan must acknowledge that the tax-increment amounts payable to a CRIA from this property are subject and subordinate to any pre-existing successor agency enforceable obligations.

In addition to providing funding for affordable housing, AB 2 protects low-income residents of the designated revitalization areas.

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Prohibited activities include: • Providing direct assistance to automobile dealerships on previously undeveloped land; • Providing direct assistance to a development of five acres or more if the land was not previously developed for urban use and will generate sales taxes (unless the principal permitted use is office, hotel, manufacturing, or industrial); and • Providing direct or indirect assistance to a development or business used for gambling or gaming. continued www.westerncity.com

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Public Defender, Orange County, CA The County Board of Supervisors is seeking a Public defender who will be responsible for an annual budget of approximately $74 million and 400 positions. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a comprehensive program providing legal counsel and representation to eligible persons in criminal, juvenile, mental health, and dependency cases. The County Board of Supervisors is fully committed to a mission and vision that values strong leadership, transparency, and creating and preserving effective and efficient operations. The County Board of Supervisors recently expanded the roles of the Office of Independent Review to include the Public Defender’s Office. The ideal candidate will be a talented criminal attorney with a specialty in indigent defense, a broad legal background, and demonstrated ability to operate with a leadership style that is transparent, collaborative, and team oriented, while reflecting a high level of ethics and fiscal and administrative responsibility. An experience base of five (5) or more years practicing criminal defense law including at least one (1) year overseeing a comprehensive program inducing budgetary and staffing direction is required.

The selected candidate must be an active member in the California State Bar and permitted to practice in all courts of the State. The salary for the incoming Public Defender is dependent upon qualifications. The County also offers an attractive benefits package. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com.

Please contact Fred Freeman at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions.

Brochure available.

Closing date April 15, 2016. phone 916•784•9080 fax 916•784•1985 www.bobmurrayassoc.com

CITY OF PORT HUENEME The City of Port Hueneme is a charming, friendly and relaxed beach community of approximately 23,000 residents. Ideally located along Ventura County’s renowned Gold Coast, north of Malibu and south of the City of Oxnard and the Santa Barbara Channel, Port Hueneme is a full service city (contracted fire) covering an area of 4.5 square miles. The City is a unique community due to its rich history, culture, and traditions, dating back to the Chumash Indians who made their home here for centuries and because of its long-established, close relationship with the U.S. Navy’s Port Hueneme and Point Mugu naval facilities.

The City Manager is expected to provide exceptional leadership and to develop excellent relationships with the City Council, the community and with staff.

The operational focus will be the delivery of proactive and positive city services to constituents. The Manager is also expected to embrace and reinforce the sense of community that makes Port Hueneme a desirable and quality city.

CITY MANAGER

William Avery & Associates Management Consultants 31/2 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A Los Gatos, CA 95030 408.399.4424 Fax: 408.399.4423 email: jobs@averyassoc.net www.averyassoc.net

The ideal background for the new City Manager is a strong administrative and management experience base as a seasoned public sector executive. Prior experience as a City Manager, Assistant or Deputy City Manager or other public sector executive is highly desired in this role. For more details, please see the formal job announcement, which includes salary, benefits details and final filing date at www.averyassoc.net.

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CITY OF BEAUMONT Beaumont with its scenic geography and expansive transportation infrastructure provide an ideal setting for local residents. The City is situated at the peak of the San Gorgonio Pass between San Bernardino and Palm Springs. While Beaumont serves as a gateway travel route for major destinations in every direction, there is plenty to do in the City as agritourism, antique and retail shopping and golf options abound. With a growing population of over 42,000 and new master-planned communities under construction, Beaumont offers quality and affordable housing options.

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The new City Manager will work closely with the City Council and will provide exceptional service to residents of the City and will focus on quality of life considerations that are vital to the community. A relationshipbased, active and engaged leadership style will be essential in this role, as the Manager is expected to work cohesively with city staff in the delivery of city services.

William Avery & Associates Management Consultants 31/2 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A Los Gatos, CA 95030 408.399.4424 Fax: 408.399.4423 email: jobs@averyassoc.net www.averyassoc.net

The new City Manager will be an experienced public sector executive with excellent management and administration skills and an unquestionable reputation for integrity and transparency. A background as a City Manager, Assistant/Deputy City Manager or other public sector executive is highly desirable for this position.

A formal job announcement, including salary, benefit information and a final filing date are available at www.averyassoc.net.

City of Marina, CA Incomparable opportunities to transform a community… the City of Marina is currently recruiting for

Community Development Director & Planning Manager The City of Marina (pop. 20,370), the youngest city on the Monterey Peninsula, which lies along California’s Central Coast is perfectly positioned for transformation and reinvention. This is the only municipality on the west coast that offers the potential to reinvent itself on such a large scale. New housing, retail, commercial and quality of life amenities that embrace the ideal natural setting of this rare coastal community are all in the works!

Planning professionals seeking to make a difference and put all of their professional skills and knowledge to great use are encouraged to explore the amazing potential of Marina, California. Visit www.tbcrecruiting.com for detailed brochures and information. Closing dates: Community Development Director – April 24, 2016; Planning Manager – May 1, 2016.

• Elements describing the plan’s principal goals and objectives; • A description of the deteriorated or inadequate infrastructure in the revitalization area and the program for constructing adequate infrastructure; • An affordable housing program; • Estimated revenues and expenditures; • A program to remedy or remove hazardous materials; and • A program to provide funding for or to facilitate economic revitalization.

The Revitalization Plan is also subject to certain time limits, including a: • 30-year time limit on establishing debt; • 45-year time limit for plan effectiveness; • 45-year time limit on repayment of debt and receipt of tax increment; and • 12-year time limit for acquiring property by eminent domain.

A Revitalization Plan can be adopted only after three public hearings are conducted and cannot be adopted if 51 percent or more of the residents and property owners in the revitalization area object to the plan. Adoption procedures can also include voter approval in some circumstances. Adopted Revitalization Plans must be reviewed annually and provide an opportunity to make amendments to the plan.

The process for preparing and adopting a Revitalization Plan is similar to the redevelopment plan adoption process. Unlike redevelopment plans, Revitalization Plans

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are subject to protest procedures every 10 years during which property owners and residents within a revitalization area may object to the Revitalization Plan.

If 51 percent of property owners and residents object to and vote against the Revitalization Plan, future revitalization activities may be frozen permanently, but those in progress prior to the vote may be completed.

How a CRIA’s Activities Can Be Funded Before or after adopting a Revitalization Plan, an eligible taxing entity may adopt a resolution directing the county auditorcontroller to allocate tax-increment funds from properties located within a revitalization area. A taxing entity can set the time frame for its pledge and may limit the use of the funds for specific purposes or programs, similar to a negotiated redevelopment pass-through agreement. Prior to adopting such a resolution, the taxing entity and the CRIA’s governing board must agree in writing to limit the use of tax-increment funds for administrative and overhead expenses. A taxing entity can revoke the resolution upon 60 days’ written notice to the county auditorcontroller, subject to repayment of debt issued by the CRIA.

Funding for Affordable Housing At least 25 percent of tax increment allocated to a CRIA must be deposited into a Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Fund and used to increase, improve and preserve the community’s supply of affordable housing. If a CRIA makes specified findings, it can transfer these funds to the housing authority within the CRIA’s sponsoring community or to housing successors of former redevelopment agencies. continued

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Deputy City Manager H City of Santa Ana, California Salary: $156,840 - $221,652 annually Plus comprehensive executive benefit package

Santa Ana, in Orange County, is the eleventh largest city in California with a population of 325,000. The city is 10 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, 33 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego.

Santa Ana is seeking an experienced leader to assist the City Manager in planning, implementing, overseeing and evaluating City projects. The position involves analyzing, facilitating and reviewing individual agency activities and coordinating the efforts of City departments with overlapping services. The ideal candidate will be a generalist with in-depth knowledge of local government and impressive experience coordinating the achievement of goals and resolution of issues and concerns.

This team-oriented professional with excellent communication skills will develop the City Manager’s direction into tangible, measurable programs and activities.

Requires 7-10 years of progressively responsible management experience including tenure as a department or division director; Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in public or business administration or related field.

Please submit required application by May 14, 2016. Brochure and application available at: www.santa-ana.org. Contact Ellen Smiley esmiley@santa-ana.org. EOE/ADA

City Manager CITY OF CRESCENT CITY

Salary Range: $97,335 – $124,373/annually Plus excellent benefits Located on the pristine northern California coast about 20 miles south of the Oregon border, the area is full of natural beauty with a relaxed lifestyle and an ideal community for raising a family.

The City of Crescent City is seeking an experienced, innovative City Manager. The successful candidate will be a seasoned individual and forward-thinking visionary with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills capable of handling of day to day operations while ensuring the long-term financial stability of the City. This position requires a broad understanding of municipal operations, particularly in the areas of finance, budget, with a thorough understanding of financial and internal municipal financial reports, economic development, personnel and labor negotiations.

A City application is required along with an interest letter, a comprehensive resume, and five professional references. Submit your completed application to City of Crescent City, HR Department, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. Application materials may be obtained on the City’s website at www.crescentcity.org. Apply immediately; Position is open until filled.

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City officials seeking creative ways to finance economic development projects should take a look at the tools provided by AB 2.

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CITY OF SANTA ROSA The City of Santa Rosa is located just 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 170,000. Santa Rosa boasts many attractions associated with large cities, including a symphony, performing arts center, theater productions and internationallyrecognized restaurants, yet still retains the warmth and small town feel of decades past.

The City Clerk reports to the City Manager and serves as the Clerk of the City Council. He/she oversees the day-to-day functional operations of the Agenda Management, Records Management, Elections and Political Compliance programs of the City. In addition, CITY the City Clerk coordinates the recruitment for Council-appointed Boards, Commissions and CLERK City William Avery & Associates Committees including outreach workshops and Management Consultants orientation training. The new City Clerk is expected to bring a vibrant, proactive, strategic, and team oriented leadership style to the City Clerk’s 31/2 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A Los Gatos, CA 95030 office and the City organization.

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In addition to providing funding for affordable housing, AB 2 protects low-income residents of the designated revitalization areas. The number of housing units occupied by extremely low-, very low- and low-income households cannot be reduced during the term of the Revitalization Plan, and any low- or moderate-income housing units that are destroyed or removed within a revitalization area must be replaced within two years.

Which Tax-Increment Financing Tool Is Right for My Community?

Cities interested in using tax-increment financing to spur economic development can choose from myriad new programs, including the tools introduced by AB 2.

In addition to CRIAs, communities may wish to consider the costs and benefits of using other tax-increment financing tools, including Infrastructure Financing Districts (IFDs), Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs), Seaport Infrastructure Financing Districts (SIFDs) and Infrastructure Revitalization Financing Districts (IRFDs). The ultimate decision about which tax-increment financing tool is most beneficial for a particular community, however, depends on the unique circumstances in each city. ■

Parks and Public Works Director/City Engineer We’ve Got Projects! Come be recognized and appreciated for your expertise, education, and experience to make a difference!

The City of San Marino is looking for a unique individual with a customer centric persona. Our community offers an array of projects and exciting opportunities just waiting for your impact.

• Bring your leadership skills to a great team of city employees • As City Engineer you’ll oversee traditional engineering services • As Parks and Public Works Director you’ll manage all of the traditional areas: parks, landscaping, maintenance, fleets, facilities & more!

San Marino is an EOE and compensation DOE & Qualifications.

More Resources Online For related information and additional resources, including a chart comparing the various tax-increment financing tools, read the online version of this article at www.westerncity.com.

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the program offers access to a group-focused outdoor activity, which seniors like.

installation of two planting beds, the program grew; children were introduced to fruits and vegetables that were new to them. The students were enthusiastic about learning how to garden and use fresh ingredients to make healthy, delicious meals.

After completing the pilot project, Pressgrove created a procedure for establishing a garden. The city collaborates with school staff to determine a desirable location and the appropriate number of beds for planting, and the city submits an application to the school district to obtain approval to install the garden. Once approved, city staff installs the beds and an irrigation system that runs on a solar-powered battery. The school district does not incur any costs to install a garden.

Today, six schools have in-house gardening programs: Agua Caliente, Nellie Coffman, Sunny Sands, Cathedral City, Rio Vista and the James Workman Middle School.

The staff and students take great pride in their gardens.

Community Reaps Benefits The Agua Caliente Garden is located in the Dream Homes community, a lowincome housing area with a population that is 95 percent Hispanic. The educator who runs the program also conducts classes at the garden location for adult residents so they can learn how to grow their own garden.

With 20 percent of the city’s population living below the poverty line, low-income families often struggle to access healthful food. Impoverished neighborhoods have a large concentration of fast-food outlets and convenience stores that offer low-priced packaged and processed foods.

The free garden program is accessible to children whose families cannot afford an after-school gardening class.

With six garden beds, the Nellie Coffman garden is flourishing. Sara Hadley, the teacher who runs the project, has observed numerous benefits associated with this educational endeavor.

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DIRECTOR OF GAS & ELECTRIC City of Vernon, California

MONTHLY SALARY – $18,248-$22,180/EXCELLENT BENEFITS

The Vernon Gas and Electric Utility is a Department of the City of Vernon, which was founded in 1905 as the first exclusively industrial city in Southwestern U.S., measuring 5.2 square miles and located just southeast of downtown Los Angeles. The Utility serves around 1,800 businesses that employ approximately 50,000 people and is a vital economic engine in the region, supporting Fortune 500 companies managing food/agriculture, apparel, steel, plastics, logistics, and home furnishings. Through the City’s implementation of more than 150 reforms, Vernon has firmly established itself as a model city for good governance. The City is seeking a Director of Gas & Electric that is committed to good governance practices. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or related field with ten years of experience, including five years of supervisory or management experience.

License/Certification Requirements: Grade II Water Distribution License desired.

Interested candidates may apply online at www.cityofvernon.org.

Please contact Lisette Grizzelle (323) 583-8811 ext. 166 with questions.

Deadline-May 31, 2016

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Assistant City Manager Deputy City Manager City of Redwood City These two rare leadership opportunities were just recently announced.

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Cathedral City’s Garden Program Takes a Fresh Approach to Health, continued from page 21

“Our students at Nellie Coffman love the garden. They start their day tending to the needs of the garden. We see how the vegetables we grow can turn into delicious and healthy foods with no pesticides or preservatives,” says Hadley. “Students who ‘don’t like’ tomatoes suddenly want to eat tomatoes straight from the garden.”

The Boys and Girls Club, which serves a large majority of low-income children, operates one of the city’s most impressive gardens with 10 beds. The club installed a kitchen inside its facility where kids learn how to process vegetables and use them in healthful recipes, such as a salad or fresh salsa made with peppers and tomatoes.

program offers access to a group-focused outdoor activity, which seniors like.

Hadley often holds class in the garden area, which has proved to be an effective tool in teaching students who experience learning or behavioral difficulties in a confined classroom setting. She uses the garden as a way to “teach beyond the textbook.”

After witnessing the success of the schoolrun programs, Pressgrove extended an invitation to the city’s senior communities.

Park David, Heritage Park, Casa Victoria and Tierra Del Sol senior apartments now have gardens. The city installs the beds and irrigation systems free of charge. The

The Cathedral City Garden Program offers an enjoyable way for children and adults to learn the valuable skill of organic gardening, engage in physical activity, make smart food choices and work together to enhance wellness and sustainability in the community.

Contact: Deanna Pressgrove, environmental conservation and public works manager, Cathedral City; phone: (760) 770-0369; email: dpressgrove@cathedralcity.gov. ■

Students at Agua Caliente Elementary School finish planting a bed of lettuce and tomatoes. right Nellie Coffman Middle School students monitor the growth of vegetables in their garden. left

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