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Initiated and completed an asset management and maintenance study for all City buildings
Negotiated and executed multi-year, on-call maintenance agreements with multiple vendors
within specific disciplines (ex. Plumbing, electricians, general contractors, roofers, etc.)
Negotiated and instituted a dedicated ‘route’ for elevator maintenance service resulting in higher
levels of service and faster response times
Negotiated an extension of janitorial services in a favorable agreement during labor uncertainty
within the region and industry
Conducted a bidding process for new janitorial services with higher levels of service and reducing
fees by approximately $10,000 per month from current service
Instituted ‘script’ for Commission Chair for guidance during Commission meetings
Instituted an agenda planning system for future Commission agenda items
Implemented new methodology for replacement funding of heavy equipment assets (Fire Apparatus)
Expansion of the City’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, including forging a relationship with
UCLA’s SmartGrid Program as a Pilot Site
Led the development and presentation of a comprehensive Electric Vehicle Charging policy which
was accepted by the City Council/Parking Authority (Commendation from SCE for PEV Readiness)
Providing staff support and actively working on Disabled Parking legislative reform
Expansion of Special Events support programs, including Bistro Rodeo, tree lighting throughout the
City, summer and holiday BOLD programming,
Contracting, coordinating and supporting Portraits of Hope exhibit to coincide with BOLD programing
Director of Parking Operations – 2005-2014
Duties and Responsibilities
Approximately 110 Employees and Operating Budget of $24,000,000
Ensure the City is meeting and exceeding the expectations of residents, visitors, businesses and
other customers in the providing of parking and transportation services
Responsible and accountable for the goals, objectives, polices, procedures and priorities to
create, implement and promote an integrated and coordinated parking/transportation system
Leadership and management of the selection, training, development retention and performance of
a diverse working unit, including five municipal bargaining groups which include classified service,
safety-support, exempt, management and supervisory and part-time classifications
Leadership, direction, responsibility and accountability for the City's parking/ transportation
programs, including management, supervisory and line staff for the on-street and off-street
programs, enforcement, meters, taxi and valet services, and collections, counting, reconciliation
and auditing programs.
Recommend, present and respond to five-member City Council and Council appointed five-member
Traffic & Parking Commission, community groups, professional organizations, joint powers
authorities, and intergovernmental agencies and commissions.
Strategic planning of the City’s programs, including rates, operations, new facility construction,
new program development, and customer service delivery
Liaison with the City’s Police and Fire Departments for safety support services
Liaison with intergovernmental and regional agencies, committees and community groups
Achievements
Initiated Best Practices analysis of City’s parking system to improve services and create financial
sustainability, including drafting of a transition plan for the future organizational structure of the
Parking and Transportation programs
Participation in EIR/EIS for construction of Public Private Partnerships and multi-use
developments including the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis), Montage
Hotel and Public Gardens, and the Metro Westside Subway Extension