Joseph Lim, MPA, AICP

Experience

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  City of Arcadia

  Feb 1990 - Jun 1992

  Administrative Intern

  • Administered staff and follow up reports for Planning Commission• Assisted in Zoning Ordinances updates, Zone changes, and General Plan updates• Evaluated proposed projects for compliance with local and state regulations• Conducted field surveys and generated public information packets• Produced exhibits for staff reports and presentations

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  B3 Planning Consulting

  Jun 1992 - Dec 1992

  Project Manager

  • Wrote General Plan Elements, Environmental Impact Reports, Statements, and Assessments, site design standards and preliminary subdivision maps to meet State and Federal requirements (CEQA & NEPA)• Prepared and conducted land use studies, field studies, analyses and recommendations for a variety of development projects• Coordinated development plans and design standards with clients and City staff

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  City of Compton

  Jan 1993 - Dec 2007

  Planning and Economic Development Director, Senior Planner, Planner III/GIS Coordinator

  • Managed 12 full-time Planning and Economic Development staff• Prepared application and received designation for 1 of 42 State Enterprise Zone designations• Prepared and administered the Planning and Economic Development Department Budget• Prepared Planning Commission and City Council packages, reports, resolutions and presentations• Facilitating the update of the City’s General Plan • Administered the City’s annual $2.5 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program• Assisted City Manager prepare City’s operating budget(s) [FY 2007-08: $159 million]• Served and participated in a variety of boards, commissions and committees including acted as City representative for Gateway Cities Council of Governments and Architectural Review Board meetings Show less

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  City of Indio

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2015

  Director of Development Services/Planning Manager

  • Managed 12 Building, Planning and Public Art staff• Prepared and administered Development Services Department $3million annual budget• Staff liaison to the City’s Public Arts and Historic Preservation Commission• Reviewed Specific Plans, Environmental documents and special studies for various development projects• Accepted full administrative responsibility for all of the Development Services Department related activities and services, including planning, building, economic development, and redevelopment; coordinates activities with other City officials, departments, outside agencies, organizations, and the public.• Developed, implemented, and maintained Department goals, objectives, priorities, policies, procedures, and work plans.• Oversaw the selection, training, and evaluation programs for department personnel.• Directed advanced and current planning, building, and design review activities for the City; directed and participated in the maintenance and update of the City’s General Plan; evaluated projects for consistency with the General Plan, zoning and subdivision ordinances, and other applicable rules, regulations, and policies; directed building inspection activities and ensures compliance with appropriate laws, ordinances, and regulations.• Administered and oversaw the management of a variety of planning, economic development, building, transportation agreements, contracts, and contractors.• Served as liaison with various federal, state, regional, county, city, and special district agencies on City planning related matters.• Provided assistance to the City Manager, City Council, various related commissions and committees, and all City Staff.• Attended and participated in professional and community meetings.• Established positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public. Show less

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  Palm Desert Soccer Club

  Apr 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Assistant Coach

    Apr 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Director of Girls

    Apr 2014 - Jul 2015
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  Palm Desert High School

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Head Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach

  Responsible for organizing the Girls Junior Varsity Soccer team. Conducted practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques. Assisted the Varsity Head Coach with the Girls Soccer Program implementation, game strategies and training. Assisted with the evaluation and selection of Girls Varsity Soccer team.

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  Joseph Lim, AICP

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Urban & Regional Planner/Seeking Employment

  • Interim staff services for municipal agencies• Prepare Pre-Development Consultation and Design services.• Prepare General Plan Elements updates, Environmental Impact Reports, Statements, and Assessments• Prepare and conduct land use studies, field studies, analyses and recommendations for a variety of development projects• Prepare Specific Plan, Project Master Plan, conditional use permit, variance and other land use entitlement applications• Prepare and negotiate development agreements and other revenue sharing agreements• Coordinate development entitlement activities Show less

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  City of Hesperia

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

  Interim Development Services Director

  • Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Development Services Department.• Supervises and participates in the preparation of comprehensive reports based upon careful research and study of planning, redevelopment, engineering and building problems.• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of professional, technical, and clerical personnel engaged in the compilation, analysis and interpretation of data affecting community planning and development.• Prepares and administers the agency's comprehensive general plan within established policies and procedures.• Assigns professional assistants to specific surveys and community planning projects; supervises the compilation of materials and the writing of reports pursuant to such surveys.• Directs preparation of zoning ordinances and zoning maps, and the revision of such ordinances and maps.• Serves as technical advisor to the City Council, Planning Commission, City Manager, and department heads on planning and zoning problems. • Directs preparation of Citywide Capital Improvement Program and engineering and GIS activities.• Serves as Executive Director of the agency's Redevelopment Agency.• Directs and manages code compliance code compliance division, including City Animal Shelter activities. Show less

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  City of Poway

  Mar 2016 - Apr 2018

  City Planner

  Served as an Assistant Department Director classification in the Development Services Department. Oversees, directs, and participates in all planning, building, and code compliance activities and programs of the Development Services Department, including current, long-term, and environmental planning activities, and is responsible for providing professional-level support to the Director of Development Services in a variety of areas. Assisted in short- and long-term planning, development, and administration, as well as performing and directing many of the department’s day-to-day administrative functions. Show less

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  City of Solana Beach

  Apr 2018 - now

  Community Development Director

  Under general direction the Community Development Director plans, directs and coordinates the activities of the Community Development department; implements State law and City policies regarding General Plan, zoning and environmental review, and establishes procedures related to planning, code and parking enforcement, and building inspection functions; serves as staff person to City committees and serves as liaison with regional governments on planning and other related issues.

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  American Cornhole League (ACL)

  Sept 2021 - now

  Professional Athlete