Brent M. Slama, AICP
Professional Planner with 20+ years of land use experience and 14+ years in municipal management.
Education
• San Jose State University, College of Social Sciences, MUP, Urban and Regional Planning San Jose State University, College of Social Sciences, B.A., History Certifications
• American Institute of Certified Planners, #024030
Relevant Experience
• May 2020 - December 2022 City Manager, City of Soledad, CA Responsible for day-to-day operations of municipal government; management of Police, Fire, Public Works, Water & Sewer Enterprise, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources and Economic Development. Directly responsible for approximately $30,000,000 overall operating budget and 74 full-time employees.
• November 2012 - May 2021 Community & Economic Development Director, City of Soledad, CA Responsible for CDBG, HOME, former RDA and Successor Agency activities, current and long-range Planning, Building, Housing, and Economic Development programs, and the work of various contract consultant firms. Significant projects included work on a 2,400-unit annexation, 700+ entitled residential units, and shopping center development.
• April 2011 - October 2012 Interim City Manager, City of Greenfield, CA Responsible for day-to-day operations of municipal government; management of Police, Public Works, Water & Sewer Enterprise, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources and Redevelopment.
Concurrently served in role as Community Development Director. Directly responsible for approximately $9,000,000 overall operating budget and 40 full-time employees. • July 2008 - April 2011 Community Development Director, City of Greenfield, CA Responsible for all current and future land use planning, building division and code enforcement. Guided City through significant planning processes, including the entitlement of approximately one thousand residential units, Walnut Avenue Commercial Specific Plan, controversial annexation proposals and LAFCO Sphere of Influence update. Directly responsible for work of contract consultant firms. Provided staff support to Planning Commission.
• October 2006 - June 2008 Planning Intern/Assistant Planner/Associate Planner/Acting Planning Manager, City of Greenfield, CA
Projects included the processing of small-scale applications and permits, preparing reports and presentations, assisting with larger applications with contract consulting firms, collaborating with developers and business owners. Provided staff support to Planning Commission. Participated in comprehensive Zoning Code Update.
BRENT SLAMA CONSULTING - GREENFIELD, CA - (831) 210-5487 2002 - 2006 Self-Employed Real Estate Infill Developer, Slama Development, Salinas, CA.
Projects included filing minor subdivisions, lot-line adjustments, site plan reviews, and developing infill properties in accordance with zoning code regulations. Worked with the public, neighborhood groups, elected officials, and planning staff with projects that required significant public participation.
Current Affiliations
American Planning Association, International City/County Management Association, California Association for Local Economic Development, Salinas Valley Five Cities Partnership Board, Regional Government Services Executive Committee, Monterey Bay Area Managers Group, Soledad Rotary Club BRENT SLAMA CONSULTING - GREENFIELD, CA - (831) 210-5487