Tina Fung
Supervising Regional Planner
Cerritos,CA
Summary
Goal-driven, well-rounded, and highly efficient planning professional with over 20 years of experience successful at managing multiple elected officials' priorities and high profile projects with a positive attitude. Specialize in land use planning and housing policies and implementation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supervising Regional Planner
County of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
02.2020 - Current
- Managed a team of up to 40 planners and GIS analysts to complete the Sixth Revision of the County of Los Angeles Housing Element.
- Single-handedly managed a constantly changing tally of sites and designed the approach to rezoning to meet the County's regional housing goal of over 90,000 units.
- Developed and implemented a robust Housing Element Update engagement strategy aimed to facilitate understanding of the Housing Element and the rezoning program to concerned stakeholders and County officials.
- Oversaw various efforts that implement the Housing Element and the General Plan, including but not limited to: Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Update, permit streamlining efforts to accelerate accessory dwelling unit (ADU) production, RHNA “no net loss” monitoring, and the Gateway Planning Area rezoning program.
- Oversaw the completion of six zoning ordinances - Inclusionary Housing, Compact Lot Subdivisions, Accessory Dwelling Unit (Update), By-Right Housing, Interim and Supportive Housing, and Affordable Housing Preservation - to increase housing choice, affordability and livability in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
- Oversaw the development of the Metro Area Plan, which aims to promote livability and support economic development in the East and South Los Angeles unincorporated communities.
- Coordinated with various County departments and agencies to establish new plans, policies, and procedures.
- Provided training, developed guidelines and other implementation materials, and established protocols for permit-processing staff on various zoning ordinances and state mandates such as Density Bonus and SB 9.
- Analyzed various pending and recently enacted state bills to evaluate their potential impacts on the unincorporated County.
- Managed consultant teams for the Housing Element Update, the Metro Area Plan, and the associated environmental documents for various zoning ordinances.
- Prepared budget requests for the section's projects and operation.
- Managed the invoicing and other reporting activities associated with state grant funds, such as SB 2, REAP and LEAP Grants.
- Provided professional land use planning and zoning advice to the Board of Supervisors, Regional Planning Commission, civic groups, and the general public.
- Responded to public inquiries on project feasibility and possible alternatives.
Principal Regional Planner
County of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 02.2020
- Prepared various housing and zoning ordinances, including the Density Bonus Ordinance Update, the Compact Lot Subdivision Ordinance and the By-Right Housing Ordinance.
- Analyzed newly enacted state mandates such as SB 35, and prepared guidelines and associated application forms to facilitate implementation.
- Provided both policy and technical guidance to subordinate planners on various plans and ordinances, such as the Green Zones Program and the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance.
- Managed efforts associated with the development of the Equity Indicators Tool, a web-based mapping application aimed to facilitate equitable development in the unincorporated areas.
- Prepared budget requests for the section's projects and operation.
- Advised County officials, permit-processing staff, and the public on project feasibility and possible alternatives.
- Coordinated with Public Works Building and Safety Office and the Los Angeles County Development Authority in the development of a tracking system to better monitor housing development applications and deed-restricted affordable housing units.
- Assumed the leadership and administrative and operational management of the section as the Assistant Section Head.
Senior Regional Planning Assistant
County of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
10.2007 - 09.2015
- Developed the goals, policies and programs for the 2008-2014 Housing Element and the 2035 General Plan, particularly the Land Use Element.
- Developed methodologies for, and managed subordinate planning staff to conduct parcel analyses associated with the Housing Element sites inventory, the General Plan land use policy maps, and the General Plan Update zoning consistency program.
- Created major land use strategies in the 2035 General Plan, including the establishment of the Transit Oriented Districts (TODs) and the Industrial Preservation Overlay Zone.
- Provided technical support and consultation to the staff and the public on the 2035 General Plan, including the associated zoning consistency program, and its applicability to development applications.
- Single-handedly developed an outreach strategy for the 2035 General Plan, and created a "15-minute presentation" to precisely and accurately summarize a 900-page document for both public outreach and internal outreach within the County family.
- Oversaw the preparation of the Livable Community Design Guidelines.
- Managed various Housing Element implementation programs, including the preparation of the Small Lot Subdivision Feasibility Study, the Compact Lot Subdivision Ordinance and the associated design guidelines.
- Prepared and conducted oral presentations on various planning projects to the Board of Supervisors, Regional Planning Commission, other County agencies, and various stakeholder groups.
- Assumed the leadership and administrative and operational management of the section in the absence of the Section Head.
Senior Regional Planning Assistant
County of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
12.2006 - 10.2007
- Reviewed, processed and prepared reports on subdivision applications and other associated discretionary permits such as General Plan amendments, zone changes, conditional use permits, and variances.
- Prepared and conducted oral presentations on subdivision projects to the Board of Supervisors, Regional Planning Commission and Hearing Officer.
- Reviewed site plans and landscaping plans to ensure compliance with conditions of approval in tentative maps, conditional use permits, and other permits.
- Reviewed and cleared final maps prior to recordation.
- Provided technical guidance to subordinate staff on the County's Subdivision Code and the Subdivision Map Act.
- Advised County officials and the public on project feasibility and possible alternatives.
Senior Regional Planning Assistant
County of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
09.2005 - 12.2006
- Provided zoning, land division and application counseling at the public counter, over the phone and via email/fax.
- Conducted site plan review and zoning conformance review to ensure compliance with County Zoning Code and other implementation policies.
- Processed temporary use permits, 65402 review, business license, DMV and ABC license zoning referrals.
- Prepared rebuilt letters and zoning verification letters.
- Provided technical guidance to subordinate staff on site plan review and public counter operations, and data entry in the permit tracking system.
Regional Planning Assistant II
County of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
04.2002 - 09.2005
- Provided zoning, land division and application counseling at the public counter, over the phone and via email/fax.
- Conducted site plan review and zoning conformance review to ensure compliance with County Zoning Code and other implementation policies.
- Participated in the technical development of the permit tracking system, and provided training to other staff members.
Planning Aide
City of Laguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel, CA
09.2001 - 04.2002
- Provided zoning and application information at the public counter and over the telephone.
- Processed discretionary applications and prepared staff reports for projects.
- Conducted building plan check for various residential and commercial projects.
Student Worker II
County of San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.2000 - 09.2001
- Assisted in the completion of project reviews to ensure compliance with NEPA, CEQA and other local land use/environmental regulations.
Student Intern (Program Analyst Assistant)
San Diego Housing Commission
San Diego, CA
04.2000 - 06.2000
- Conducted research on first-time homebuyer financing programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies and Planning, Environmental Studies, Sociology
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA 09.1997 - 06.2001
Skills
Leadership
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Teamwork and Collaboration
Excellent Communication
Technical Knowledge and Skills
Timeline
Supervising Regional Planner
County of Los Angeles
02.2020 - Current
Principal Regional Planner
County of Los Angeles
09.2015 - 02.2020
Senior Regional Planning Assistant
County of Los Angeles
10.2007 - 09.2015
Senior Regional Planning Assistant
County of Los Angeles
12.2006 - 10.2007
Senior Regional Planning Assistant
County of Los Angeles
09.2005 - 12.2006
Regional Planning Assistant II
County of Los Angeles
04.2002 - 09.2005
Planning Aide
City of Laguna Niguel
09.2001 - 04.2002
Student Worker II
County of San Diego
06.2000 - 09.2001
Student Intern (Program Analyst Assistant)
San Diego Housing Commission
04.2000 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies and Planning, Environmental Studies, Sociology
University of California - San Diego
09.1997 - 06.2001