Andy Hall, AICP
Objective and Personal Statement:
As the City Manager in San Clemente, I will provide the appropriate balance of technical and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively implement the direction of the Mayor and City Council in a manner that is supported by the community and correctly interpreted by the professional staff. In addition to two decades as a City Manager, I also have experience as a Community Development Director and land use planner. These abilities together with a solid educational base result in the unique qualifications and skill set needed to successfully manage such a dynamic community and organization.
Specific Skills for Desired Position:
More than 20 years as a City Manager and additional experience as an Assistant City Manager Six years as a Community/Economic Development Director and Planning Manager Expertise in all aspects of government management, finance, and community and economic development Significant experience and excellent relationship with the Military, Coastal Commission, and Regional Agencies Experience creating and modifying personnel policies, compensation plans and employee coaching/mentoring International City Management Association since 1998, American Institute of Certified Planners since 1996 Employment Experience:
City of Imperial Beach (California) 2013 – Present
City Manager
Imperial Beach is the most southwesterly coastal community in the United States with the United States/Mexican border on the south, the City of Coronado on the north, the City of San Diego on the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Imperial Beach is a complex community located adjacent to an international border requiring advanced communication skills to address international relations and security, and significant water quality concerns. The City is home to portions of Naval Base Coronado which is both located in and immediately adjacent to the City. There are two wildlife refuges in or adjacent to the City as well as the Tijuana River National Estuary. Imperial Beach is also one of the five member cities of the Unified Port of San Diego.
The most important challenge facing the community is maintaining the “Classic Southern California” atmosphere identified in the City’s Mission Statement, while experiencing a dramatic shift in the demographic and income level of the community. Imperial Beach has had the highest percentage increase in housing valuation in San Diego County in each of the past 5 years. The City Council, during annual City Manager evaluations, has noted success in connecting with the community, providing solid fiscal information and forecasts, maintaining a great relationship with employees, and creating a positive working environment.
As the City Manager my primary responsibilities include working with the elected officials to prepare policies to address the needs of the community and once adopted to implement the policies of the City Council. Preparation of the municipal budget, resolutions, ordinances, and other documents for consideration and adoption by the City Council create an orderly and predictable course where success is measurable by residents, the elected officials, and our professional staff.
Achievements:
Transformation of the City’s finances from being scrutinized by a Grand Jury investigation just before my arrival into a model for fiscal management with zero findings in the most recent independent financial audit Consistent and measurable increase in municipal revenue, while consistently coming in under budget Restoring trust with residents and businesses through effective community outreach and engagement Improving relationships and trust with employees and their representatives Achieving one of the lowest crime rates in San Diego County Maintaining a solid relationship and level of trust with the elected officials in the community Andy Hall Resume Page 2 of 5
City of Cathedral City (California) 2009 – 2013
City Manager (2013), Community Development Director (2009-2012) Cathedral City is a community of approximately 60,000 strategically located between the resort city of Palm Springs and the affluent city of Rancho Mirage in the Coachella Valley in Southern California. The city was incorporated in 1981, but much of the built environment pre-dates incorporation and infill development and revitalization are important activities in the community. Because the city was incorporated after the passage of Proposition 13, commercial development and particularly the generation of sales tax is a high priority. With the support of the City Council, and working with a great team, the City experienced an increase in commercial activity and sales tax revenue during my tenure, despite challenging economic conditions.
As the Community Development Director, I was tasked with helping the City transition from having a robust Redevelopment Agency to the dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies by the State of California. Upon the retirement of the City Manager, I was appointed to the position of City Manager. I left Cathedral City when presented with the opportunity to manage a coastal community, which was a long-term professional goal.
Achievements:
Significant reduction in the amount of vacant retail space in the community Measurable increase in sales tax revenue and business retention Formation of active and effective business clusters to act as support groups for business owners Adoption of several updates and improvements to the development ordinances and policies of the City Effective linking of what were previously independent divisions (Building, Business License, Engineering, and Planning) into a cohesive and comprehensive Community Development Department Gained the support and trust of the elected officials allowing a more predictable and efficient development process to be implemented in the community
Draper City (Utah) 2008-2009
Assistant City Manager
Draper City is a community of nearly 50,000 and for the past twenty years has been one of the fastest growing communities in Utah. Located about 15 miles south of Salt Lake City, Draper is an upscale community known for attractive foothill development, a strong commercial tax base, recreational facilities, and efficient delivery of municipal services. I was invited to join the Draper City team by the City Manager who is a close colleague that needed a trusted assistant to reconnect with staff members and update the emergency management plan. Of note, I was the emergency manager during one of the largest wildfires to ever occur in the community. In addition to the devastating fires, the mudslides in the burned areas were very challenging. This experience was an important learning experience that has helped me address the unanticipated impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
I moved on from Draper when a group of employees approached the City Council seeking to have me replace the current City Manager. While honored, I felt that would be a betrayal of the colleague that had asked me to join the team. Rather than remain in an uncomfortable position for all involved, I sought other employment opportunities closer to family in Southern California. I remain a close associate with my colleague, many employees, and the elected officials in Draper.
Achievements:
Completion of a new fire station, oversight of design and construction of a new city amphitheater and the construction of a new justice center
Comprehensive update of the Draper City Emergency Management Plan, creation of the Emergency Operations Center, and the purchase of a mobile Emergency Operations Center in a high fire risk area Effective response to major fire and subsequent mudslide event including activation of Emergency Operations Center and purchases necessary to properly operate the Emergency Operations Center Adoption of several modifications to the Draper City Personnel Policies Andy Hall Resume Page 3 of 5
City of Henderson (Nevada) 2007 - 2008
Planning Manager
Henderson is a community of just over 300,000 and consistently one of the fastest growing communities in the United States. It is known for its recreational opportunities and its excellence in land use planning. The Community Development Department has won numerous national awards for its development code, the design of the community’s master planned communities, and for open space, trails and recreation plans. As the Planning Manager I was tasked with oversight of the City’s green building initiatives, representing the City on the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition and preparation of the City’s long range planning documents.
My time in Henderson was very enjoyable and productive but occurred at the beginning of a significant nationwide economic downturn. At the time the City was asking for voluntary separations, I was fortunate to be invited to join the management team as the Assistant City Manager in Draper, Utah.
Achievements:
Oversight in the creation of the West Henderson Comprehensive Plan Developed the Legacy Program for green building and sustainable development practices Initiated a comprehensive update of the Henderson Development Code Oversight in the creation of the Boulder Highway Investment Strategy Payson City Corporation (Utah) 1996-2007
City Manager (Nine Years)
Community Development Director (Two Years)
Payson City more than doubled in size during my tenure as City Manager (from less than 10,000 residents to almost 20,000 residents). The community is a full-service City providing community and economic development, library services, police, fire, parks and recreation, and senior services as well as enterprise-fund based activities including both drinking and irrigation water, sewer and reclaimed water, electric power generation and distribution, sanitation, stormwater, cemetery, and a municipal golf course. After serving for two years as the City’s Community Development Director, I was asked to serve as the City Manager.
After nearly a decade of serving as the City Manager, I accepted a position with the City of Henderson to become a Planning Manager for a much larger organization. I learned that I prefer to work in smaller organizations and in smaller cities where you can build personal and professional relationships with elected officials, residents and mostly every member of the staff. I make every attempt to have a relationship with each member of the staff and help them to have a clear understanding of the vision and goals of the City. This is an impossible task in larger organizations.
Achievements:
Transformed a negative general fund balance of approximately $200,000 left by the previous administration into a $5,000,000 (maximum allowed by state statute) positive fund balance through conservative fiscal practices and prudent financial practices
Created new revenue sources for the City through an aggressive economic development strategy that resulted in an increase of more than 500% in sales tax revenue over a 9 year period Prepared development ordinances for adoption by the City Council to address growth which are now used as model ordinances for many municipalities
Decreased the City’s portion of the property tax rate for nine consecutive years Increased the utility funds balances from zero to more than $2,500,000 while holding rates essentially static during my 9 year tenure
Created a loyal, stable work force through trust and implementation of effective leadership techniques Established and maintained a positive working relationship with all elected officials, developers, the media and representatives of other organizations
Obtained consistent support from citizenry even with controversial projects Andy Hall Resume Page 4 of 5
Other Relevant Experience:
County Planner – Summit County (Park City), Utah (1990-1992) Upon graduation from Arizona State University, I accepted a position as a County Planner for Summit County, Utah.
The Park City area is a year around resort community located approximately 20 miles east of Salt Lake City and was home to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. My duties included land use planning for a wide variety of housing products from multi-million dollar homes to inclusive resort employee housing together with commercial and manufacturing projects. A highlight was participation in the adoption of the Snyderville Basin General Plan working with renowned land use attorney Robert Freilich.
Mountainland Association of Governments (1992-1996)
As a Community Planner for the Mountainland Association of Governments, I was asked to provide land use planning assistance to 34 cities and 3 counties in Central Utah (Summit, Utah and Wasatch Counties). This opportunity gave me the opportunity to learn from a variety of development ordinances in several jurisdictions.
More importantly, I was able to learn how to navigate various political structures and situations and learn how to work with a wide variety of elected officials with different goals and points of view.
Education:
Master of Public Administration with High Honors, University of Utah Bachelor of Science, Geography-Urban Studies, Arizona State University American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certified Professional Affiliations:
International City/County Management Association since 1998 American Planning Association since 1992
American Institute of Certified Planners since 1993
Notes of Interest:
Among my professional honors, I served as gubernatorial appointee to the award winning Envision Utah Committee (appointed by former Governor and former United States Health and Human Services Director, Michael Leavitt), Chair of the Education Committee of the Utah Chapter of the American Planning Association, member of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership Board and Chair of the San Diego County City Managers Association.
I have been fortunate to experience tremendous support from the public, employees, and the elected officials in each of my previous employment opportunities. I share a positive relationship with nearly all co-workers and elected officials and truly enjoy working to make great communities even better.
I have been married for thirty-five years to my wife Stephanie. She is college Psychology instructor and has been fully supportive of my career and the sacrifices of time and privacy that occur in local government. I have two children, both happily married, and two grandsons. I enjoy golf (more than my handicap would indicate) and most other sporting events.
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Andy Hall, AICP
References for Andy Hall, AICP
(Additional recent references available, attempt to provide reference from each past employment opportunity) The Honorable Supervisor Greg Cox
(Supervisor Cox is a former County Supervisor of San Diego County) 1600 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 531-5511
The Honorable Mayor Serge Dedina
(Mayor Dedina’s tenure as Imperial Beach Mayor will end on December 14, 2022) 825 Imperial Beach Blvd
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 606-0537
Jill Spencer, AICP, Payson City Planner
(Ms. Spencer is the Payson City Planner and has firsthand insights into my skills and abilities) 439 West Utah Avenue
Payson, Utah 84651
(801) 465-5233 or (801) 372-5062
Dan Shaw – Councilmember, City of Henderson
(Mr. Shaw is a member of the City Council in Henderson, Nevada) 420 Water Street
Henderson, Nevada 89115
(702) 267-2404
Sam Toles
(Mr. Toles is a past member of the City Council for the City of Cathedral City) 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, California 92234
(323) 401-2587