John Helmer Email & Phone Number

Encinitas, Ca

Extensive experience in urban and community planning, environmental documentation, agency policy, administration and procedures including federal and state resource management and compliance issues. Manage and coordinate an array of development and planning projects, perform feasibility studies, and act as client/jurisdiction liaison. Projects include management of major Development Plans, Specific Plans, Annexations, Environmental Impact Reports/Statements, contribution to comprehensive plan updates, and land and conservation acquisition and management. Also practiced in Santa Barbara, San Francisco and Seattle. Recently completed contract with the City of Escondido project managing a large, complex specific plan/annexation project including updating the City's Sphere of Influence and managing the CEQA and entitlement process.

California

Government relations and political consultant, advising municipalities, corporations, organizations and individuals concerning federal, state and local legislation, policy issues, funding for projects or studies, and regulatory matters with an emphasis on coastal communities and coastal issues.

Oceanside, Ca

Under contract with the City, led the City Planning Division for all CEQA, development review and advance planning activities, implemented project compliance conditions, ensured customer service at public counter and with internal and external stakeholders, provided staff reports and presentations to Planning Commission and City Council, coordinated with Calif. Coastal Commission and state and federal resource agency staff, served on Development Services Management team for City initiatives and both private and City sponsored development and capital projects, supervised and managed staff.As Downtown Area Manager, I played a key role in unwinding the affairs of the Redevelopment Agency, managed and executed major capital projects, promoted and facilitated economic development for the City, directed CEQA and entitlements for all development projects in Oceanside Downtown Area, served on San Luis Rey Flood Control Project team, prepared reports and made presentations to City Council, Oversight Board and Planning Commission, provided customer service to stakeholders and City staff.

Port Of San Diego

Responsible for leading the Port’s land use, CEQA/NEPA review, long range planning and Coastal Development Permit entitlement efforts. Hands-on and management involvement with virtually all Port and Port tenant development projects including hotels, parks, marinas, cruise and cargo terminals, infrastructure and tenant improvements. Managed, developed and mentored a diverse staff. Implemented outreach and coalition building for federal, state and local agencies, development community, Port tenants, community groups and the media. Made regular presentations and reports to Board of Port Commissioners, regulatory agencies, community organizations and legislative forums.

Seattle, Wa

Odelia Pacific Corporation is a construction management and project management company headquartered in Seattle, I was responsible for managing and directing the land use and permitting process for wireless and other telecommunication sites in the Pacific Northwest region. I worked as a project manager and a team member in successfully identifying, acquiring, designing, permitting and constructing a wide variety of telecommunications installations.

San Francisco Bay Area

Responsible for project management of planning studies, environmental documents, other technical studies and supervision of 13 staff professionals. Participated in company-wide policy, marketing, budgets and special programs. Served as project manager for a number of major projects in the Bay Area.

Responsible for environmental review procedures (CEQA and NEPA) and compliance for all projects processed through the City. Contributed and prepared Local Coastal Plan and General Plan elements. Responsible for analyzing and advising the City Council on all issues related to off shore oil and energy development as well as State tidelands and Outer Continental Shelf issues

Ba, Geography, Resource Management And Conservation

Activities and Societies: Activities and Societies: I volunteered for Ecology Action, a very early recycling and environmental activists.

Ma (Candidate Only), Comunity And Regional Planning, Geography

Activities and Societies: Co-founder of Butte Environmental Council, local and state political activism, co-director of local recycling.