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Stefanie L. Edmondson

Ventura,CA

Summary

Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams and managing complex projects with a proactive approach. Known for adaptability, creative problem solving, collaborating with stakeholders, and effectively presenting to decision-makers.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Planner

City of Goleta
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Assisted the City to finalize the State Mandated Housing Element. Coordinated required environmental document to accompany the Housing Element Update, in this instance a Mitigated Negative Declaration amending the City's General Plan. The Housing Element was certified by the State in November 2023.

Senior Planner

City of Carson
11.2020 - 11.2022
  • Processed residential applications for single-family, condominium and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) development.
  • Processed applications for commercial development including a three-story mixed-use storage development on a benzene contaminated site. Processed industrial warehouse developments for logistics uses with CEQA and NEPA documents as required.
  • Long range planning included writing the ADU and SB9 ordinances and staff reports from Planning Commission through City Council with assistance from City Attorney.
  • Also implemented the Planning Departments processing of applications for said ordinances. Also Implemented the City's Hazardous Materials Ordinance for the industrially zoned area within the City including developing website, mailers, managing contact with businesses affected, developing program with administrative staff to accept applications and fees.

Contract Planner / Private Land Use Consultant

Contract Employee
08.2014 - 11.2020
  • Provided professional planning services including: public counter services; back-fill for city staff positions due to retirements or various leave scenarios; review of applications and plans, preparation of staff reports and recommendations; provided technical advice and coordination of complex planning projects and studies; analyzed information and conducted studies pertaining to new development or redevelopment of commercial and residential properties; and provided liaison services to boards and commissions. Contracted with Moorpark, Ojai, Rancho Palos Verdes, Downey, Newport Beach and Hawaiian Gardens. Private contracts varied with the needs of each client.

Coastal Program Analyst II

California Coastal Commission
10.2013 - 07.2014
  • Performed complex technical, analytical planning and/or regulatory work related to the use of California's ocean, coast and its shoreline. Reviewed permit requests and authored reports including maps and other graphics for the Commission's review. The position was limited term and only budgeted for one fiscal year.

Principal Planner / Interim Planning Manager, Senior Planner, Associate Planner

City of Malibu
05.2004 - 10.2013
  • Managed the Planning Division’s planning application process, activities, projects, and programs. Worked with the Planning Director (Director) to develop and implement policies and regulations related to land use, including the City’s General Plan and Local Coastal Program (LCP), specific plans, zoning ordinance and code interpretations. Managed applications for coastal development permit review on residential and commercial projects. Assisted Director with tasks assigned to the Director in the Municipal Code and LCP, including conducting public hearings for the Environmental Review Board and Planning Commission. Managed Division’s compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including preparation of initial studies, negative declarations, mitigated negative declarations and overview of preparation of environmental impact reports. Responsible for supervision of eight planners, two code enforcement officers and five support staff.
  • Administered current and advanced planning activities, including serving as Project Manager for complex coastal development permit applications, LCP amendments, zoning ordinance amendments, and various advance planning projects. Prepared written project analyses and provided professional assistance to applicants and the public on planning, zoning, permits/entitlements and environmental review. Assisted the Director, Environmental Review Board, Planning Commission and City Council on whether a project was in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Provided day-to-day technical support and direction to lower-level professional, technical and support staff.

Education

Master of Public Administration - Leadership Emphasis

California State University, Northridge
Northridge
06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
06.1996

Skills

  • Land Use Entitlements / Processing
  • Building and Safety Processing
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Coastal Entitlement Specialist
  • Environmental / CEQA Analysis
  • Project Management from Design to Construction
  • Policy and Procedures Analysis and Development
  • Staff Training and Team Building
  • Liaison to Intergovernmental Agencies
  • Liaison to Decision-Making Boards
  • Code / Ordinances Development and Amendments
  • Budget Assessment and Development

Affiliations

American Planning Association

Timeline

Senior Planner

City of Goleta
07.2023 - 11.2023

Senior Planner

City of Carson
11.2020 - 11.2022

Contract Planner / Private Land Use Consultant

Contract Employee
08.2014 - 11.2020

Coastal Program Analyst II

California Coastal Commission
10.2013 - 07.2014

Principal Planner / Interim Planning Manager, Senior Planner, Associate Planner

City of Malibu
05.2004 - 10.2013

Master of Public Administration - Leadership Emphasis

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

University of California, Santa Barbara

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