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The treacherous Camino Del Sur in Black Mountain Ranch.
Dorian...find the following recent statement of Mayor Faulconer in the link below: “Transparency and efficiency should be a part of every local government’s DNA..." (Kidding Me!!!) https://www.sandiego.gov/mayor/news/releases/mayo… It would be more beneficial for public that Mayor Faulconer instead of talking about "DNA of a Transparent Local Government" , spend his time and energy to take care of the "Irresponsible Managers" , such as James Nagelvoort, and "Unwritten Policies" against the "Public" and "Public Records" in The City of San Diego. Without any doubt managers such as "James Nagelvoort" , is bigger than DNA and Mayor Faulconer can see him. Farhad Bastani— October 30, 2016 7:46 a.m.
The treacherous Camino Del Sur in Black Mountain Ranch.
Dorian... I just read this "JOKE" in The City of San Diego Website: "Mayor Faulconer Makes Dozens of Public Data Sets Available Online to Increase Transparency" https://www.sandiego.gov/mayor/news/releases/mayo… The City of San Diego has already have "Unwritten Policy" against "Public Records" and then Mayor Faulconer "WASTES" public fund for such programs. "Fish Rots From Head to Tail" Someone should chase down these guys at the Court. Farhad Bastani— October 30, 2016 4:24 a.m.
The treacherous Camino Del Sur in Black Mountain Ranch.
Dorian... following is another example of "No-Email Policy" in The City of San Diego: I received a "Performance Evaluation" on 02/25/2016, in which the immediate supervisors attempted to "CONCEAL" and "COVER UP" the "Serious Wrongdoings" of the City in the incident of the Death of Ms. Joan Milazzo in 2011. The same day on 02/25/2013, there was an "Argument" between me and supervisors for their conduct against "Public Records" and "Public Safety". On 02/26/2013, I requested electronic copy of my "Performance Evaluation". In 2015, I discovered that on 02/26/2013, Lisa Adams (Section Head in the City) had sent an email to Mike Arnold (Immediate Supervisor) and directed him: " Do not reply....Talk to him in person . Don't reply on the last email either" (Lisa Adams) See the picture of the email in attachments. Managers/Supervisors are very ATTENTIVE to follow "NO-EMAIL POLICY" in sensitive topics such as "Public Safety". Their conducts are totally against "Public Safety", "Public Interest" and "Public Records Act". They attempt not to leave any "Written Track/Evidence" of any of the "Wrongdoings" in "Sensitive Topics". The so called "Public Records" in The City of San Diego is not reliable at all. Farhad Bastani http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2016/o…— October 29, 2016 10:19 p.m.
The treacherous Camino Del Sur in Black Mountain Ranch.
Dorian, as another evidence in support of the statement of Ms.Kelly Aviles (Attorney) in the article that: "We certainly know that many agencies try to keep certain conversations ‘off the record’ by not using emails" see the"Attached Picture" of an email dated 01/30/2013. The "NO-EMAIL POLICY" not only is "Supported" by Managers in the City but also has been emphasized in "TRAINING COURSES" for the employees. As an example, among many other examples,the Training Course with subject of "Temporary Traffic Control 101" dated 01/30/2013 was held by "Traffic Section Head" in The City of San Diego, AHMED ABURAHMAH. Without any doubt , the "PUBLIC RECORD" in the City of San Diego is not "RELIABLE". Even in many situations there are "WILLFUL FALSE RECORDING" in The City of San Diego and Managers in the City are supportive of implementing such "UNLAWFUL POLICY" against the Public. Without any doubt, these types of Managers in The City of San Diego are responsible for the "Injury" to public as a result of existence of such Unwritten Policies. Farhad Bastani http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2016/o…— October 29, 2016 7:38 p.m.
The treacherous Camino Del Sur in Black Mountain Ranch.
Corruption in The City of San Diego is beyond the subject matter of this article. In another incident during my employment, I was even retaliated for my opposition against "FINANCIAL CORRUPTION FROM PUBLIC FUND" with the amount of about $150,000 , in favor of "BROTHER" of one of the Managers in the City who was the CEO of one of the developers in San Diego. There was heated arguments in the office of work about this corruption. The name of that Manager was "Darren Greenhalgh", Deputy Director in the City of San Diego. I even received the following "Statements from Supervisors" in my "Performance Evaluation" to calm me down and "Covering Up" this conduct: "Although there are sometimes disagreements and on-going negotiations between the City and the developer during Course of construction when reviewing invoices and change orders, I have observed Fred(ie. me Farhad Bastani) always remains calm and professional and threat others with respect" (Performance Evaluation by Mike Arnold and Lisa Adams) Before receiving Performance Evaluation, Lisa Adams (Section Head) approached me in the office of work and stated to me:" Why you do you oppose this Change Order? Do you know that the CEO who talked to me is Brother of Darren Greenhalgh". This statement of Lisa Adams had sparked arguments in the Office of Work. The title of the projects that this Financial Corruption occurred was "Camino Del Sur Inside Lane Widening, T6". The names of the supervisors were: Lisa Adams and Mike Arnold. Later, Darren Greenhalgh, participated in Termination of my Employment. Farhad Bastani— October 29, 2016 11:15 a.m.
The treacherous Camino Del Sur in Black Mountain Ranch.
Fbastani Oct. 29, 2016 @ 2:03 a.m. The Statement of "Katie Keach" , The City Spokesperson, in the article is "False Statement". She has replied to San Diego Reader that: "The City of San Diego encourages employees to come forward to report concerns about safety, waste, fraud and abuse in whatever manner is most appropriate to ensure we continually work to strengthen our services to the community". As a former Resident Engineer and Employee of the City, I have no doubt that this statement is TOTALLY False. As another example: In another incident in 2013, I was even "REPRIMANDED" for "Sending" a "Correct Safety Warning" via the City Email to one of the residents of San Diego in an "Unsafe Conditions During Construction" to prevent "Injury" to that resident. In 2013, when I opposed such an unlawful item in a "Written Reprimand", even "JAMES NAGELVOORT" , who is the "DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT" , supported "Unlawful Statements" by David Zoumaras against me and the Public San Diego although he knew very well that my "Safety Warning" was correct and reasonable ....Unfortunately, some of these irresponsible individuals such as "James Nagelvoort" are in "MANAGERIAL POSITIONS" in The City of San Diego. Farhad Bastani http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2016/o… http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2016/o…— October 29, 2016 2:27 a.m.