Kenneth C. Farfsing
City Manager - Signal Hill
Kenneth will be discussing the events and programs the city of Signal Hill is offering to entice business to locate to his city. For those that do business in the Long Beach / Signal Hill area this will be a great opportunity to meet the City Manager and gain insight into working with the city. We encourage you to join us on Friday October 5th 2012 at 7:30 am.
BIOGRAPHY
Kenneth C. Farfsing
Bio and Development Experience
Mr. Farfsing has over 33 years of experience in community development, redevelopment, economic development and city management in five Southern California communities. Mr. Farfsing has been the city manager for the City of Signal Hill since 1996. Ken was the city manager for the City of South Pasadena (from 1991 to 1996) and the Assistant City Manager for the City of Downey (from 1988 to 1991).
He worked in various planning and redevelopment capacities in the City of La Verne, including as the Community Development Director (from 1981 to 1988). Ken received his master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Southern California in 1980 and was a student intern for the City of Santa Fe Springs. He received his B.A. in history from the University of California at Berkeley in 1976.
He is active in regional issues and organizations, including serving as chair of the City Manager’s Steering Committee for the Gateway Cities Council of Government. Ken was the past president of the Gateway Cities City Manager’s Group, representing the 27 area city managers with the League of California Cities. He was also member of “Water Quality Task Force,” of the League of California Cities and has an expertise in water storm water and urban runoff regulations and practices.
Representative Signal Hill Projects
Currently manages a full service city with 107 employees, including Police, Community Development, Community Services, Public Works, Water Utility, Library and an active Redevelopment Agency. Completed the purchase and assembly of a $17 million land acquisition project of 96 parcels on 31 acres of contaminated brownfield properties as the Executive Director of the Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency. Assisted in the relocation of Long Beach Mercedes-Benz to Signal Hill and the expansion of Glenn E. Thomas Dodge Auto Dealership. Assisted in the relocation of the A&A Ready Mix plant from a commercial area to an industrial area in Signal Hill, retaining the business and jobs for the community. Completed the development of six community parks, including the purchase of land and guided the planning and construction of the parks and hiking trails in Signal Hill. Assisted in the assembly and clean-up of commercial properties for the construction of the Town Center West shopping center in Signal Hill, resulting the construction of the Fresh N Easy and the Food 4 Less grocery stores. Worked with a land trust on the development and entitlements of the Gateway Center, resulting in the construction of the Home Depot, Petco, Ross Dress 4 Less, Inn & Out and other commercial stores.
Kenneth C. FarfsingBio and Development ExperienceMr. Farfsing has over 33 years of experience in community development, redevelopment, economic development and city management in five Southern California communities. Mr. Farfsing has been the city manager for the City of Signal Hill since 1996. Ken was the city manager for the City of South Pasadena (from 1991 to 1996) and the Assistant City Manager for the City of Downey (from 1988 to 1991).He worked in various planning and redevelopment capacities in the City of La Verne, including as the Community Development Director (from 1981 to 1988). Ken received his master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Southern California in 1980 and was a student intern for the City of Santa Fe Springs. He received his B.A. in history from the University of California at Berkeley in 1976.He is active in regional issues and organizations, including serving as chair of the City Manager’s Steering Committee for the Gateway Cities Council of Government. Ken was the past president of the Gateway Cities City Manager’s Group, representing the 27 area city managers with the League of California Cities. He was also member of “Water Quality Task Force,” of the League of California Cities and has an expertise in water storm water and urban runoff regulations and practices.Representative Signal Hill ProjectsCurrently manages a full service city with 107 employees, including Police, Community Development, Community Services, Public Works, Water Utility, Library and an active Redevelopment Agency. Completed the purchase and assembly of a $17 million land acquisition project of 96 parcels on 31 acres of contaminated brownfield properties as the Executive Director of the Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency. Assisted in the relocation of Long Beach Mercedes-Benz to Signal Hill and the expansion of Glenn E. Thomas Dodge Auto Dealership. Assisted in the relocation of the A&A Ready Mix plant from a commercial area to an industrial area in Signal Hill, retaining the business and jobs for the community. Completed the development of six community parks, including the purchase of land and guided the planning and construction of the parks and hiking trails in Signal Hill. Assisted in the assembly and clean-up of commercial properties for the construction of the Town Center West shopping center in Signal Hill, resulting the construction of the Fresh N Easy and the Food 4 Less grocery stores. Worked with a land trust on the development and entitlements of the Gateway Center, resulting in the construction of the Home Depot, Petco, Ross Dress 4 Less, Inn & Out and other commercial stores.
Friday, October 5, 2012 at 07:30AM
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