Armando G. Villa, ICMA-CM, AICP, CEP, MPA

Armando G. Villa, ICMA-CM, AICP, CEP, MPA

Planning & Code Enforcement Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    City Manager at City of Menifee

  • Education

    • California State University-San Bernardino

      2000 - 2003
      Master of Public Administration (MPA) Public Administration

      Master of Public Administration

    • California State University, Fresno

      2012 - 2012
      Certificate Economic Development

      Economic Development

    • California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

      1987 - 1991
      Bachelor's Degree Urban & Regional Planning

      Urban and Regional Planning

  • Experience

    • City of Lake Elsinore

      Nov 1991 - Nov 2005
      Planning & Code Enforcement Manager

      Managed the Planning & Code Enforcement Divisions during the most active periods of development in Lake Elsinore. Responsible for oversight of General Plan and Zoning implementation.

    • D.R. Horton

      Nov 2005 - Nov 2006
      Director of Forward Planning

      Managed the Forward Planning Department. Conducted oversight of development & construction and performed feasibility analysis of residential projects in greater areas of San Diego and Imperial Counties. Constructed over 500 residential dwelling units.

    • City Of Calexico

      Nov 2006 - Nov 2010
      Assistant City Manager

      Acting City Manager with oversight responsibilities over bargaining units negotiations, Economic Development & Redevelopment Agency, Public Works, Engineering & Utilities Services Department. In addition, Department Head overseeing the Planning, Building and Safety, and Code Enforcement Departments. Managed capital projects with budgets of over 62 Million in street's rehabilitation and wastewater and water treatment plant expansions.

    • County of Imperial

      Nov 2010 - Jan 2014
      Director of Planning & Development

      Department Head responsible for directing and implementation of programs in the Planning, Code Enforcement, Building & Safety and the Parks and Recreation Departments. Board Member of the Imperial County Overall Economic Development Commission, Imperial Valley Enterprise Zone, and the Calexico- County Enterprise Zone

    • City of Temecula

      Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
      Director of Community Development

      Department Head responsible for the Community Development Department comprised of Planning, Building & Safety, Code Enforcement, Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (SARDA) & Housing Successor. Principal responsibilities include implementation of the city's General Plan (long-range and current planning), Zoning & Land Use entitlement process, California Building Code (plan check and inspection), SARDA obligations and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) implementation and compliance. Show less

    • County of Imperial

      Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
      Assistant County Executive Officer

      Assist with the overall management of County Government, serve on various committees and agencies to enhance County growth and improvement; supervise non-elected Department Directors, and administrative staff of the County Executive Office. Provide administrative oversight for assigned departments.

    • City Of Calexico

      Jun 2016 - Dec 2017
      City Manager

      Responsible for overall operations of the City. The City is a full service city that includes public safety (Police, Fire, and Paramedics), Animal Control, International Airport, Water and Wastewater Treament and typical City Hall operations such as Parks & Recreation, Finance, Human Resources, Planning & Building/Development, Code Enforcement, Housing and Engineering & Public Works.

    • City of Menifee

      Dec 2017 - now
      City Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Environmental Professional Planner (CEP)

      Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals
      Jan 2016
    • Credentialed City Manager (ICMA-CM)

      International City/County Management Association
      Jan 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • AICP Certified

      American Institute of Certified Planners
      Jan 2012
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Armando G. Villa, ICMA-CM, AICP, CEP, MPA
      2020 Excellence in Government Award Municipal Management Association of Southern California Nov 2020
    • Awarded to Armando G. Villa, ICMA-CM, AICP, CEP, MPA
      2019 Executive of Influence Hispanic Lifestyle Oct 2019 Promoting positive image to the community thru diversity and inclusion in the municipal administration profession.
    • Awarded to Armando G. Villa, ICMA-CM, AICP, CEP, MPA
      25-year ICMA Public Service Award recipient ICMA Oct 2018
    • Awarded to Armando G. Villa, ICMA-CM, AICP, CEP, MPA
      Outstanding Environmental Document - Ocotillo Wind EIR/EIS Association of Environmental Professionals Mar 2013