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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
3 CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
.CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO ADD A PRINCIPAL
4 PLANNER POSITION AND TO APPROVE NEW
s CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
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WHEREAS, the City adopted a Classification Plan in 1984, by adopting
s Resolution No.84-63; and
9 WHEREAS, it is desirable and appropriate to revise and update the Classification
Plan when appropriate;
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~ NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Tustin, California does
hereby resolve that the Classification Plan of the City of Tustin, dated August 20, 1984, is
~2 hereby amended to add the title of principal Planner and create .the class specifications, as
~3 identified in the attached description.
~4 Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council held on the
~5 1'5th day of March, 1999.
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~9 Thomas R. Saltarelli(lClayor
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PRINCIPAL PLANNER
DEFINITION
Under general direction from the Community Development Director, this position assigns,
organizes, directs and prioritizes the daily work of either the Current or Advanced Planning
section staffed by professional planners and clerical support. The Principal Planner performs or
manages controversial and complex private development and public land use projects; negotiates
solutions to project problems; coordinates planning activities with other sections and
departments; performs a variety of technical tasks; presents and justifies staff recommendations
to management, Commission, Council and the community.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
These functions are provided as examples of the type of work and assignments performed by this
job classification.
1. Manage planning activities of the division; develop departmental policies, priorities,
objectives and goals.
2. Serve as Project Manager on complex and controversial development projects; negotiate
solutions for major development projects; suggests improved designs for developments.
3. Administer the California Environmental Quality Act; advise other departments on
compliance and prepare or supervise preparation of environmental documents as. necessary
for Department projects and projects of other departments. Review and comment on
environmental documents from other agencies.
4. Analyze and develop recommendations on development permits, use permits, variances, tract
maps and other zoning applications.
5. Coordinate staff work; review and edit staff reports to Planning Commission, Zoning
Administrator and City Council; attend and participate in public meeting as required.
6. Supervise the administration of the city's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program; business license and code enforcement functions.
7. Maintain the City'S demogratihic data.
8. Participate in the Comprehensive Zoning Code update.
9. Conduct legal research of recent land use case law; prepare Legislative Position Papers.
10. Draft City ordinances and text amendments.
11. Manage the General Plan and process amendments to elements as necessary.
12. Act as liaison to the City's Cultural. Resources Advisory Committee; oversee the preparation
of agendas, reports, research, training, grant preparation and coordination.
13. Prepare operational budget for division; monitor and track division budget appropriations and
expenditures; forecast division revenues.
14. Prepare Request for Proposals and drat~ scope of work for required consultant support on
public/private development projects; manage consultant contracts; review work for
compliance.
15. Develop and/or update long-range fiscal and economic models and analysis.
Principal Planner
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16. Evaluate personnel; recommend training oppommities; establish work standards based on
management priorities.
17. Monitor and ensure City compliance with State and Federal laws, guidelines and standards
goveming planning activity.
18. Maintain expert knowledge of urban design, city codes, ordinances, planning
principals/practices, management principles.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates possession of the required
duties, responsibilities, sMlls and knowledge.
Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Design, Public Administration or
related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Progressively responsible professional planning
experience encompassing both advanced and current planning; minimum five (5) years
professional planning experience with a municipal planning agency with minimum two (2) years
experience supervising professional planning staff.
KNOWLEDGE
Modem principles and practices of urban planning and development, including extensive
knowledge of municipal planning, zoning, environmental issues, permit procedures, site
planning, architectural design, statistics, graphic presentations, engineering drawings, landscape
review, historic preservation, Community Development Block Grant, code amendment process,
demographics, business license regulations, legislative review and Air Quality District
'regulations. Extensive knowledge of Federal and State planning and zoning laws, including
CEQA and Subdivision Map Act. Knowledge and application of principles of effective personnel
management and supervision.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Independently perform complex research, analysis and report writing. Communicate effectively
and persuasively, both orally and in _writing and present technical information succinctly with
clarity and poise. Make presentations to elected and appointed bodies. Follow written and oral
instructions with minimum supervision. Establish and maintain cooperative working
relationships with staff, city officials, other agencies, community leaders and the general public.
Make sound policy and procedural decisions, identify and choose appropriate actions. Anticipate
problems and take steps to alleviate problems, adapt to changing circumstances. Exhibit strong
leadership skills by guiding and motivating staff, optimizing utilization of staff and training and
developing staff to improve their skills and performance. Possess strong computer skills
including working experience with a GIS system.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATION
Possession of a valid Class 3 California Drivers License
RESOLUTION CERTI FI CATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF TUSTIN )
RESOLUTION NO. 99-4
Pamela Stoker, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council is
five; that the above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of
the City Council held on the .15th day of March, 1999, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES: Saltarelli, Worley, Doyle, Potts, Thomas
COUNCILMEMBER NOES: None
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED None
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: None
Pamela Stoker, City Clerk