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Mayor Pro Tem Paul Foster

 

Elected: November 2010 (first term)

Term Expires: Current Term November 2010-2014
 
 
Address: 35 Cajon St, Suite 200, Redlands
Mailing: P.O. Box 3005, Redlands, CA 92373-1005
Telephone (office): (909) 798-7533
Fax: (909) 798-7535
 



COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:

City Committees:
  • Economic Development Initiatives Ad Hoc Committee
  • Labor Relations Ad Hoc Committee
  • Safety Hall Ad Hoc Committee
Area-Wide Committees:
  • Omnitrans Board of Directors
  • Chamber of Commerce Liaison

BACKGROUND / EMPLOYMENT

Paul W. Foster was born, raised and attended school in San Diego, California.  Attending the University of San Diego, Paul received his undergraduate degree in Political Science/Public Administration in 1980.  Following his graduation Paul worked in the City Managers Office of several Southern California cities, including Vista, Pico Rivera, and Lake Elsinore.  In 1982, Paul joined the Southern California Permanente Medical Group as the Assistant Director of Human Resources for the Inland Counties.  Paul attended the University of Redlands and received his Masters Degree in Human Resources in 1987.  Shortly thereafter, he joined the operations staff of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and was promoted to the senior staff as Assistant Medical Group Administrator in 1987.  In this position Paul is responsible for a staff in excess of 800 in twenty-six departments and a multi million dollar operations and capital budget.  He has been an active participant in the expansion of the Fontana Medical Center Service Area, seeing the membership grow from 245,000 members to over 500,000. 

In his tenure he has overseen the planning, development and operation of the SCPMG Rancho Cucamonga Medical Office, Loma Linda Medical Office and most recently the Redlands Medical Offices.  Over his twenty-eight years with SCPMG, Paul has been honored multiple times including the recipient of the organization’s Exceptional Contribution Award on five different occasions.

 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • Arrowhead United Way
  •      Allocation Committee – 1987-1989
  • Mt. Baldy United Way

         Allocation Committee – 1987- 1990
  • City of Redlands Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission -1989-1997
  •      Vice Chairman - 1993-1994
  •      Chairman - 1994-1996
  • Redlands Chamber of Commerce
  •      Economic Development Committee Chairman – 1992-1993
  •      Board of Directors - 2006-2011
  •      Government Review Committee Chairman - 2006
  •      President-Elect – 2007
  •      President – 2008
  •      Past-President – 2009
  •      Vice-President – Economic Development – 2009-2011
  • Boy Scouts of America
  •      Cub Scout Pack 16 – Committee Chairman -  1996-1998
  •      Boy Scouts Troop 11 – 1996-2006
  •           Assistant Scoutmaster  - 1997
  •           Advancement Chairman – 1998-2000
  •           Scoutmaster – 2000-2006
  •      Grayback District Committee – 2006-Present
  •           Founding President, Grayback District Executive Board – 2006-2007
  •           Grayback District Finance Committee Chairman – 2009 - 2011
  •           Grayback District Vice-Chairman – 2009 - 2011
  •      CaliforniaInland Empire Executive Board – 2006-Present
  •           Council Advancement Chairman – 2006-2011
  •           2010 National Jamboree Chairman – 2008-2011
  • City of Redlands Planning Commission - 2006-2011
  •      Vice Chairman – 2008
  •      Chairman – 2009-2011
  •      Architectural Guidelines Subcommittee – 2008 - 2010
  • Assistance League of Redlands Capital Campaign Committee - 2007
  • City of Redlands Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Committee on Finance – 2007-2008
  •      Chairman – 2007-2008
  • City of Redlands Climate Action Task Force – 2009-Present
  • Project Home Again – Founding Board of Directors
  • Family Services Association of Redlands
  •      Board of Directors – 2009-Present
  •      Facilities Committee – 2009
  •      Personnel Committee – 2009
  • Y.M.C.A. of the East Valley
  •      Board of Directors – 2009-Present
  • The Kiwanis Club of Redlands

Awards

  • Boy Scouts of America – Scoutmaster Award of Merit
  • Boy Scouts of America – Golden Bow Award (presented by the Catholic Council on Scouting for Outstanding Contributions to Scouting)
  • Boy Scouts of America – Bronze Pelican Award (presented by Diocese of San Bernardino for Outstanding Contributions to Youth Development).
  • Boy Scouts of America – District Award of Merit (highest award given at a District level)
  • Boy Scouts of America – Silver Beaver Award (highest National Scouting Honor confirmed by the California Inland Empire Council.
  • City of Redlands Police Department – Chiefs Distinguished Service Medal (awarded for service to the youth of Redlands).

PERSONAL

Paul is married to Juliana Foster, herself a medical administrator in Redlands.  Paul and Juli have two sons, both Eagle Scouts.  Taylor James Foster, currently serving in the U.S. Air Force and Nicholas Chase Bornholdt, a Redlands High School graduate attending the University of California Irvine.

Paul has resided in Redlands since 1982. 

Paul’s hobbies include community service and collecting antiques.

 

Upcoming

Today

  1. Book Club (II)
    • Start time: 11:00am
    • End date: Monday, May 21st
    • End time: 12:00pm

    • 3rd Monday Book Club: 11 am
      Location: Library Assembly Room
      Group Leader: Jane Lawrence-Gunn
      (909) 798-2689
      thegunnfamily@earthlink.net

      Meeting at 11 am the third Monday of each month in the Assembly Room of A.K. Smiley Public Library

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Tomorrow

  1. Silent Book Auction
  2. Chinese Story Time
  3. Pajama Story Time

Wednesday, May 23rd

  1. Preschool Story Time ~ Ages 4-6
  2. Post 261 Explorer Meeting
    • Start time: 06:30pm
    • End date: Wednesday, May 23rd
    • End time: 08:30pm

    • Open Enrollment to join the Redlands Explorer Program is in January of every year, but you can pick-up and drop-off applications through-out the entire year at the Fire Administration office. Ages to join are between 15 years To 21 years old.

      Fire Administrative Office
      35 Cajon Street #12
      Redlands, CA 92373

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Thursday, May 24th

  1. Tiny Tot Story Time
    • Start time: 10:15am
    • End date: Thursday, May 24th
    • End time: 10:35am

    • Story time for tiny tots, ages 2 & 3. Finger rhymes, songs and stories.

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  2. Tiny Tot Story Time
    • Start time: 10:40am
    • End date: Thursday, May 24th
    • End time: 11:00am

    • Join us for fun stories, songs and finger rhymes and meet new friends!

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  3. Market Night
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Thursday, May 24th
    • End time: 09:00pm

    • Established in 1988, Redlands Market Night has established itself as one of the most successful certified farmers markets in Southern California! Vendors vie to participate in the event that has attracted thousands of weekly visitors since its inception. Visitors are welcomed into an inviting atmosphere complete with lighted trees, brick sidewalks, historic buildings, and great musical entertainment. Crowds are pleasantly surrounded by over 150 food and merchandise booths, not to mention the downtown shopkeepers, every Thursday night.

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Friday, May 25th

  1. City Hall Closed
    • Start time: 07:00am
    • End date: Friday, May 25th
    • End time: 06:00pm

    • Extended service hours are offered in order for the public to conduct City business before and after traditional business hours. City staff is available 9 hours a day to serve you. City Hall offices are closed every Friday.

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Saturday, May 26th

  1. Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market
    • Start time: 08:00am
    • End date: Saturday, May 26th
    • End time: 11:00am

    • The City’s successful Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market brings fresh local produce to historic downtown Redlands every Saturday.

      The Saturday Morning Certified Farmers’ Market began June 6, 2009, bringing local growers to the City parking lot south of Redlands Boulevard between Fifth and Sixth streets near Ed Hales Park. The market operates from 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday, excluding holiday weekends.

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  2. Household Hazardous Waste collection
    • Start time: 09:30am
    • End date: Saturday, May 26th
    • End time: 12:30pm

    • During operating hours, residents can dispose of household materials including, outdated prescription medication (with the exception of controlled substances), outdated pet prescription medication, paint products, chemical cleaners, pesticides, fertilizers, hobby/pool supplies, automotive oil, filters, brake fluid, transmission fluid, anti-freeze, gasoline, and propane tanks.

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  3. Bi-lingual Story Time ~ English/Spanish
  4. LIBRARY CLOSED

Sunday, May 27th

  1. LIBRARY CLOSED
  2. Memorial Day

Monday, May 28th

  1. City Hall Closed - Memorial Day
  2. Environmental Review Committee
  3. Solid Waste & Recycling Holiday Collection Schedule
  4. John F. Kennedy's Birthday

Tuesday, May 29th

  1. Silent Book Auction
  2. Chinese Story Time
  3. Rose Hill: An Intermarriage Before Its Time
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Tuesday, May 29th
    • End time: 07:30pm

    • Carlos Cortes, Prof. Emeritus at University of California Riverside will discuss his memoir, which celebrates civil liberties and cultural journey.

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  4. Pajama Story Time

Wednesday, May 30th

  1. Preschool Story Time ~ Ages 4-6

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