This measure would designate a specified portion of Interstate 405 in the County of Orange as the James Mitchell Mitch Waller Memorial Highway. The measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate a specified portion of Interstate 405 in the County of Orange as the James Mitchell Mitch Waller Memorial Highway. The measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 405 (Interstate 405) Interstate 405 in the County of Orange as the James Mitchell Mitch Waller Memorial Highway. The measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 405 (Interstate 405) in the County of Orange as the James Mitchell Mitch Waller Memorial Highway. The measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 405 (Interstate 405) in the County of Orange as the James Mitchell Mitch Waller Memorial Highway. The measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 405 (Interstate 405) in the County of Orange as the James Mitchell Mitch Waller Memorial Highway. The measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

WHEREAS, James Mitchell Mitch Waller was born on September 12, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to James Russell Waller, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Waller. In 1965, Mitch Waller and his family moved to Huntington Beach, California, where Mitch began his education; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller joined the Boy Scouts of America as a Cub Scout in his early school years and continued to participate in the organization as a Boy Scout through high school, earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller graduated from Edison High School in 1977. He continued his education at the University of California, San Diego and graduated in 1983 with a bachelor of arts degree in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology and a minor in Economics; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller attended the Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden West College, after which he began his career in law enforcement with the City of Westminster Police Department in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller married Sally Gouveia in 1994, settled in Mission Viejo, and started his family; and

WHEREAS, While continuing his duties with the City of Westminster Police Department, Mitch Waller attended Chapman University School of Law in 1995. He completed his juris doctor degree and passed the California Bar in 1999. In 2003, he was selected to attend the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy in Quantico, Virginia; and

WHEREAS, As a community leader, Mitch Waller rose through the ranks to become Chief of Police for the Westminster Police Department. He served the law enforcement and safety communities for 27 years; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller remained committed to the Westminster community and worked to develop positive staff relations, communications, and infrastructure. Under his direction, the new Westminster Police Department building was completed in 2011, on time and under budgetan accomplishment of which he was very proud; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller accepted an appointment to the office of the Westminster City Manager in 2011, and he retired in 2012. Throughout his exceptional career, Mitch had an impact on many lives; and

WHEREAS, In his neighborhood in the community of Mission Viejo, Mitch Waller was known for generosity with both his time and talents. He was very active in his daughter Kianas softball teams, supporting them with everything from coaching assistance to first aid. For his son, Chase, Mitch assisted with his training for the high school cross-country and track teams, always there to offer his encouragement and support; and

WHEREAS, The exemplary life of Mitch Waller ended tragically in an accident on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2013, at 53 years of age, while he was cycling with his good friend, Kevin Beach, in the bike lane on State Highway Route 133, heading toward Laguna Beacha favorite destination; and

WHEREAS, The loss to the Waller family, his friends, and his colleagues is immeasurable. Mitch Waller was an adviser, a problem solver, and a hero to all; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of Interstate 405 between postmiles 1.525 and 6.459 in the County of Orange as the James Mitchell Mitch Waller Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, James Mitchell Mitch Waller was born on September 12, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to James Russell Waller, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Waller. In 1965, Mitch Waller and his family moved to Huntington Beach, California, where Mitch began his education; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller joined the Boy Scouts of America as a Cub Scout in his early school years and continued to participate in the organization as a Boy Scout through high school, earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller graduated from Edison High School in 1977. He continued his education at the University of California, San Diego and graduated in 1983 with a bachelor of arts degree in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology and a minor in Economics; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller attended the Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden West College, after which he began his career in law enforcement with the City of Westminster Police Department in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller married Sally Gouveia in 1994, settled in Mission Viejo, and started his family; and

WHEREAS, While continuing his duties with the City of Westminster Police Department, Mitch Waller attended Chapman University School of Law in 1995. He completed his juris doctor degree and passed the California Bar in 1999. In 2003, he was selected to attend the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy in Quantico, Virginia; and

WHEREAS, As a community leader, Mitch Waller rose through the ranks to become Chief of Police for the Westminster Police Department. He served the law enforcement and safety communities for 27 years; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller remained committed to the Westminster community and worked to develop positive staff relations, communications, and infrastructure. Under his direction, the new Westminster Police Department building was completed in 2011, on time and under budgetan accomplishment of which he was very proud; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller accepted an appointment to the office of the Westminster City Manager in 2011, and he retired in 2012. Throughout his exceptional career, Mitch had an impact on many lives; and

WHEREAS, In his neighborhood in the community of Mission Viejo, Mitch Waller was known for generosity with both his time and talents. He was very active in his daughter Kianas softball teams, supporting them with everything from coaching assistance to first aid. For his son, Chase, Mitch assisted with his training for the high school cross-country and track teams, always there to offer his encouragement and support; and

WHEREAS, The exemplary life of Mitch Waller ended tragically in an accident on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2013, at 53 years of age, while he was cycling with his good friend, Kevin Beach, in the bike lane on State Highway Route 133, heading toward Laguna Beacha favorite destination; and

WHEREAS, The loss to the Waller family, his friends, and his colleagues is immeasurable. Mitch Waller was an adviser, a problem solver, and a hero to all; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of Interstate 405 between postmiles 1.525 and 6.459 in the County of Orange as the James Mitchell Mitch Waller Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, James Mitchell Mitch Waller was born on September 12, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to James Russell Waller, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Waller. In 1965, Mitch Waller and his family moved to Huntington Beach, California, where Mitch began his education; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller joined the Boy Scouts of America as a Cub Scout in his early school years and continued to participate in the organization as a Boy Scout through high school, earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller graduated from Edison High School in 1977. He continued his education at the University of California, San Diego and graduated in 1983 with a bachelor of arts degree in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology and a minor in Economics; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller attended the Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden West College, after which he began his career in law enforcement with the City of Westminster Police Department in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller married Sally Gouveia in 1994, settled in Mission Viejo, and started his family; and

WHEREAS, While continuing his duties with the City of Westminster Police Department, Mitch Waller attended Chapman University School of Law in 1995. He completed his juris doctor degree and passed the California Bar in 1999. In 2003, he was selected to attend the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy in Quantico, Virginia; and

WHEREAS, As a community leader, Mitch Waller rose through the ranks to become Chief of Police for the Westminster Police Department. He served the law enforcement and safety communities for 27 years; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller remained committed to the Westminster community and worked to develop positive staff relations, communications, and infrastructure. Under his direction, the new Westminster Police Department building was completed in 2011, on time and under budgetan accomplishment of which he was very proud; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller accepted an appointment to the office of the Westminster City Manager in 2011, and he retired in 2012. Throughout his exceptional career, Mitch had an impact on many lives; and

WHEREAS, In his neighborhood in the community of Mission Viejo, Mitch Waller was known for generosity with both his time and talents. He was very active in his daughter Kianas softball teams, supporting them with everything from coaching assistance to first aid. For his son, Chase, Mitch assisted with his training for the high school cross-country and track teams, always there to offer his encouragement and support; and

WHEREAS, The exemplary life of Mitch Waller ended tragically in an accident on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2013, at 53 years of age, while he was cycling with his good friend, Kevin Beach, in the bike lane on State Highway Route 133, heading toward Laguna Beacha favorite destination; and

WHEREAS, The loss to the Waller family, his friends, and his colleagues is immeasurable. Mitch Waller was an adviser, a problem solver, and a hero to all; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 405 (Interstate 405) Interstate 405 between postmiles 1.525 and 6.459 in the County of Orange as the James Mitchell Mitch Waller Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, James Mitchell Mitch Waller was born on September 12, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to James Russell Waller, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Waller. In 1965, Mitch Waller and his family moved to Huntington Beach, California, where Mitch began his education; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller joined the Boy Scouts of America as a Cub Scout in his early school years and continued to participate in the organization as a Boy Scout through high school, earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller graduated from Edison High School in 1977. He continued his education at the University of California, San Diego and graduated in 1983 with a bachelor of arts degree in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology and a minor in Economics; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller attended the Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden West College, after which he began his career in law enforcement with the City of Westminster Police Department in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller married Sally Gouveia in 1994, settled in Mission Viejo, and started his family; and

WHEREAS, While continuing his duties with the City of Westminster Police Department, Mitch Waller attended Chapman University School of Law in 1995. He completed his juris doctor degree and passed the California Bar in 1999. In 2003, he was selected to attend the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy in Quantico, Virginia; and

WHEREAS, As a community leader, Mitch Waller rose through the ranks to become Chief of Police for the Westminster Police Department. He served the law enforcement and safety communities for 27 years; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller remained committed to the Westminster community and worked to develop positive staff relations, communications, and infrastructure. Under his direction, the new Westminster Police Department building was completed in 2011, on time and under budgetan accomplishment of which he was very proud; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller accepted an appointment to the office of the Westminster City Manager in 2011, and he retired in 2012. Throughout his exceptional career, Mitch had an impact on many lives; and

WHEREAS, In his neighborhood in the community of Mission Viejo, Mitch Waller was known for generosity with both his time and talents. He was very active in his daughter Kianas softball teams, supporting them with everything from coaching assistance to first aid. For his son, Chase, Mitch assisted with his training for the high school cross-country and track teams, always there to offer his encouragement and support; and

WHEREAS, The exemplary life of Mitch Waller ended tragically in an accident on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2013, at 53 years of age, while he was cycling with his good friend, Kevin Beach, in the bike lane on State Highway Route 133, heading toward Laguna Beacha favorite destination; and

WHEREAS, The loss to the Waller family, his friends, and his colleagues is immeasurable. Mitch Waller was an adviser, a problem solver, and a hero to all; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 405 (Interstate 405) between postmiles 1.525 and 6.459 in the County of Orange as the James Mitchell Mitch Waller Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, James Mitchell Mitch Waller was born on September 12, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to James Russell Waller, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Waller. In 1965, Mitch Waller and his family moved to Huntington Beach, California, where Mitch began his education; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller joined the Boy Scouts of America as a Cub Scout in his early school years and continued to participate in the organization as a Boy Scout through high school, earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller graduated from Edison High School in 1977. He continued his education at the University of California, San Diego, San Diego and graduated in 1983 with a bachelor of arts degree in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology and a minor in Economics; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller attended the Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden West College, after which he began his career in law enforcement with the City of Westminster Police Department in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller married Sally Gouveia in 1994, settled in Mission Viejo, and started his family; and

WHEREAS, While continuing his duties with the City of Westminster Police Department, Mitch Waller attended Chapman University School of Law in 1995. He completed his juris doctor degree and passed the California Bar in 1999. In 2003, he was selected to attend the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy in Quantico, Virginia; and

WHEREAS, As a community leader, Mitch Waller rose through the ranks to become Chief of Police for the Westminster Police Department. He served the law enforcement and safety communities for 27 years; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller remained committed to the Westminster community and worked to develop positive staff relations, communications, and infrastructure. Under his direction, the new Westminster Police Department building was completed in 2011, on time and under budgetan accomplishment of which he was very proud; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller accepted an appointment to the office of the Westminster City Manager in 2011, and he retired in 2012. Throughout his exceptional career, Mitch had an impact on many lives; and

WHEREAS, In his neighborhood in the community of Mission Viejo, Mitch Waller was known for generosity with both his time and talents. He was very active in his daughter Kianas softball teams, supporting them with everything from coaching assistance to first aid. For his son, Chase, Mitch assisted with his training for the high school cross-country and track teams, always there to offer his encouragement and support; and

WHEREAS, The exemplary life of Mitch Waller ended tragically in an accident on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2013, at 53 years of age, while he was cycling with his good friend, Kevin Beach, in the bike lane on State Highway Route 133, heading toward Laguna Beacha favorite destination; and

WHEREAS, The loss to the Waller family, his friends, and his colleagues is immeasurable. Mitch Waller was an adviser, a problem solver, and a hero to all; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 405 (Interstate 405) between postmiles 1.525 and 6.459 in the County of Orange as the James Mitchell Mitch Waller Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, James Mitchell Mitch Waller was born on September 12, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to James Russell Waller, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Waller. In 1965, Mitch Waller and his family moved to Huntington Beach, California, where Mitch began his education; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller joined the Boy Scouts of America as a Cub Scout in his early school years and continued to participate in the organization as a Boy Scout through high school, earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller graduated from Edison High School in 1977. He continued his education at the University of California, San Diego, and graduated in 1983 with a bachelor of arts degree in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology and a minor in Economics; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller attended the Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden West College, after which he began his career in law enforcement with the City of Westminster Police Department in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller married Sally Gouveia in 1994, settled in Mission Viejo, and started his family; and

WHEREAS, While continuing his duties with the City of Westminster Police Department, Mitch Waller attended Chapman University School of Law in 1995. He completed his juris doctor degree and passed the California Bar in 1999. In 2003, he was selected to attend the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy in Quantico, Virginia; and

WHEREAS, As a community leader, Mitch Waller rose through the ranks to become Chief of Police for the Westminster Police Department. He served the law enforcement and safety communities for 27 years; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller remained committed to the Westminster community and worked to develop positive staff relations, communications, and infrastructure. Under his direction, the new Westminster Police Department building was completed in 2011, on time and under budgetan accomplishment of which he was very proud; and

WHEREAS, Mitch Waller accepted an appointment to the office of the Westminster City Manager in 2011, and he retired in 2012. Throughout his exceptional career, Mitch had an impact on many lives; and

WHEREAS, In his neighborhood in the community of Mission Viejo, Mitch Waller was known for generosity with both his time and talents. He was very active in his daughter Kianas softball teams, supporting them with everything from coaching assistance to first aid. For his son, Chase, Mitch assisted with his training for the high school cross-country and track teams, always there to offer his encouragement and support; and

WHEREAS, The exemplary life of Mitch Waller ended tragically in an accident on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2013, at 53 years of age, while he was cycling with his good friend, Kevin Beach, in the bike lane on State Highway Route 133, heading toward Laguna Beacha favorite destination; and

WHEREAS, The loss to the Waller family, his friends, and his colleagues is immeasurable. Mitch Waller was an adviser, a problem solver, and a hero to all; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 405 (Interstate 405) between postmiles 1.525 and 6.459 in the County of Orange as the James Mitchell Mitch Waller Memorial Highway; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the costs of erecting the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.

CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS

CSA1 Bill Id:ACR 65

Author:(Brough and Harper)

As Amended Ver:August 17, 2015

Majority vote

Original Committee Reference: TRANS.

SUMMARY: Designates a portion of Interstate 405 (I-405) in Orange County as the "James Mitchell 'Mitch' Waller Memorial Highway."

The Senate amendments make a minor, technical amendment to the description of the highway segment being named.

EXISTING LAW assigns Caltrans the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways including the installation and maintenance of highway signs.

AS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY, this resolution:

1. Recounted the life and accomplishments of James Mitchell "Mitch" Waller.

2. Designated I-405 between post mile 1.525 and 6.459 in Orange County as the "James Mitchell 'Mitch' Waller Memorial Highway."

3. Requested that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) determine the cost of the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for a state highway system, showing special designation and, upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

FISCAL EFFECT: According to the Senate Appropriations Committee, pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8, negligible state costs.

COMMENTS: James Mitchell "Mitch" Waller was born on September 12, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to James Russell Waller Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Waller. In 1965, he and his family moved to Huntington Beach, California.

As a boy, he joined the Boy Scouts of America and participated in the organization through high school, earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Edison High School in 1977 and later attended the University of California at San Diego, graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biochemistry and cellular biology.

After graduating from the University of San Diego, he attended the Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden West College and began his career in law enforcement with the City of Westminster Police Department in 1984. While performing his duties, he also attended Chapman University School of Law where he completed his Juris Doctor degree.

Mr. Waller met Sally Gouveia in 1987. They married in 1994 and made their home in Mission Viejo, California. The couple had two children, Chase and Kiana. Mr. Waller has been described as committed family man who supported his children in their many school and sports endeavors.

Mr. Waller, an avid cyclist, died on June 28, 2013, after being involved in a cycling accident. This resolution, designating a portion of I-405 serves to honor Mr. Waller's contribution to his community.

Analysis Prepared by: Manny Leon / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093 FN: 0001739

 CONSENT  

Bill No: ACR 65

Author: Brough (R) and Harper (R), et al.

Amended: 8/17/15 in Senate

Vote: 21

SENATE TRANS. & HOUSING COMMITTEE: 10-0, 8/18/15

AYES: Beall, Cannella, Bates, Gaines, Galgiani, Leyva, McGuire, Mendoza, Roth, Wieckowski

NO VOTE RECORDED: Allen

SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 78-0, 7/9/15 - See last page for vote

SUBJECT: James Mitchell “Mitch” Waller Memorial Highway

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST: This resolution designates a portion of Interstate 405 between post miles 1.525 and 6.459 in Orange County as the James Mitchell “Mitch” Waller Memorial Highway. This resolution further requests that the Department of Transportation erect appropriate signs upon receiving donations from non-state sources to cover the costs.

ANALYSIS: This resolution designates a portion of Interstate 405 between post miles 1.525 and 6.459 in Orange County as the James Mitchell “Mitch” Waller Memorial Highway.

Comments

Purpose. The author introduced this resolution to honor the life and service of James Mitchell “Mitch” Waller.

Background on Mr. Waller. In 1965, at the age of 6, Mitch Waller and his family moved to Huntington Beach, California, where Mr. Waller began his education. After graduating from the University of California, San Diego, Mr. Waller attended the Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden West College and began his career in law enforcement with the City of Westminster Police Department in 1984.

While continuing his duties with the City of Westminster Police Department, Mr. Waller attended Chapman University School of Law, earning his juris doctor degree and becoming a member of the State Bar of California in 1999. In 2003, he was selected to attend the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Mr. Waller rose through the ranks to become Chief of Police for the Westminster Police Department. He served the law enforcement and safety communities for 27 years, then accepted an appointment as Westminster City Manager in 2011.

Mr. Waller was killed in an accident on the morning of June 28, 2013, at 53 years of age, while he was cycling toward Laguna Beach. He is survived by his wife Sally and children Chase and Kiana.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/24/15)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/24/15)

None received

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 78-0, 7/9/15

AYES: Achadjian, Alejo, Travis Allen, Baker, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Brough, Brown, Burke, Calderon, Campos, Chang, Chau, Chávez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Dababneh, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Beth Gaines, Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gray, Hadley, Harper, Roger Hernández, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Jones-Sawyer, Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Olsen, Patterson, Perea, Quirk, Rendon, Ridley-Thomas, Rodriguez, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldron, Weber, Wilk, Williams, Wood, Atkins

NO VOTE RECORDED: Gordon, Grove

Prepared by: Holly Glasen / T. & H. / (916) 651-4121

8/26/15 16:20:12

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING

Senator Jim Beall, Chair

2015 - 2016 Regular

Bill No: ACR 65 Hearing Date: 8/18/2015

SUBJECT: James Mitchell “Mitch” Waller Memorial Highway

DIGEST: This resolution designates a specified portion of Interstate 405 in Orange County as the James Mitchell “Mitch” Waller Memorial Highway.

ANALYSIS:

The committee has adopted a policy regarding the naming of state highways or structure. Under the policy, the committee will consider only those resolutions that meet all of the following criteria:

1. The person being honored must have provided extraordinary public service or some exemplary contribution to the public good and have a connection to the community where the highway or structure is located.

2. The person being honored must be deceased.

3. The naming must be done without cost to the state. Costs for signs and plaques must be paid by local or private sources.

4. The author or co-author of the resolution must represent the district in which the facility is located, and the resolution must identify the specific highway segment or structure being named.

5. The segment of highway being named must not exceed five miles in length.

6. The proposed designation must reflect a community consensus and be without local opposition.

7. The proposed designation may not supersede an existing designation unless the sponsor can document that a good-faith effort has uncovered no opposition to rescinding the prior designation.

This resolution designates a portion of Interstate 405 between post miles 1.525 and 6.459 in Orange County as the James Mitchell “Mitch” Waller Memorial Highway. This resolution further requests that the Department of Transportation erect appropriate signs upon receiving donations from non-state sources to cover the costs.

COMMENTS:

1. Purpose. The author introduced this resolution to honor the life and service of James Mitchell “Mitch” Waller.

2. Background on Mr. Waller. In 1965, at the age of 6, Mitch Waller and his family moved to Huntington Beach, California, where Mr. Waller began his education. After graduating from the University of California, San Diego, Mr. Waller attended the Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden West College and began his career in law enforcement with the City of Westminster Police Department in 1984.

While continuing his duties with the City of Westminster Police Department, Mr. Waller attended Chapman University School of Law, earning his juris doctor degree and becoming a member of the State Bar of California in 1999. In 2003, he was selected to attend the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Mr. Waller rose through the ranks to become Chief of Police for the Westminster Police Department. He served the law enforcement and safety communities for 27 years, then accepted an appointment as Westminster City Manager in 2011.

Mr. Waller was killed in an accident on the morning of June 28, 2013, at 53 years of age, while he was cycling toward Laguna Beach. He is survived by his wife Sally and children Chase and Kiana.

3. Consistent with committee policy. This resolution is consistent with the provisions of this committee’s policy on highway designation.

Assembly Votes:

Floor: 78-0

Appr: 14-0

Trans: 16-0

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No

POSITIONS: (Communicated to the committee before noon on Wednesday,

August 12, 2015.)

SUPPORT:

None received

OPPOSITION:

None received

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 65

Author:(Brough and Harper)

As Amended Ver:May 22, 2015

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Designates a portion of State Route (SR) 405 in Orange County as the "James Mitchell 'Mitch' Waller Memorial Highway." Specifically, this resolution:

1. Recounts the life and accomplishments of James Mitchell "Mitch" Waller.

2. Designates SR 405 between post mile 1.525 and 6.459 in Orange County as the "James Mitchell 'Mitch' Waller Memorial Highway."

3. Requests that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) determine the cost of the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for a state highway system, showing special designation and, upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

EXISTING LAW assigns Caltrans the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways including the installation and maintenance of highway signs.

FISCAL EFFECT: According to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, minor State Highway Account costs to Caltrans to make and erect appropriate signs; these costs are fully covered by donations.

COMMENTS: James Mitchell "Mitch" Waller was born on September 12, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to James Russell Waller Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Waller. In 1965, he and his family moved to Huntington Beach, California.

As a boy, he joined the Boy Scouts of America and participated in the organization through high school, earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Edison High School in 1977 and later attended the University of California at San Diego, graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biochemistry and cellular biology.

After graduating from the University of San Diego, he attended the Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden West College and began his career in law enforcement with the City of Westminster Police Department in 1984. While performing his duties, he also attended Chapman University School of Law where he completed his Juris Doctor degree.

Mr. Waller met Sally Gouveia in 1987. They married in 1994 and made their home in Mission Viejo, California. The couple had two children, Chase and Kiana. Mr. Waller has been described as committed family man who supported his children in their many school and sports endeavors.

Mr. Waller, an avid cyclist, died on June 28, 2013, after being involved in a cycling accident. This resolution, designating a portion of SR 405 serves to honor Mr. Waller's contribution to his community.

Analysis Prepared by: Victoria Alvarez / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093 FN: 0001168

Date of Hearing: July 8, 2015

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Jimmy Gomez, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 65

Author:(Brough) – As Amended Ver:May 22, 2015

Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: No

SUMMARY:

This measure designates, as the "James Mitchell 'Mitch' Waller Memorial Highway," the portion of State Route 405 between postmiles 1.525 and 6.459 in Orange County.

FISCAL EFFECT:

Minor State Highway Account costs to Caltrans to make and erect appropriate signs; these costs are fully covered by donations.

COMMENTS:

Purpose. The measure honors Mr. Waller for his long career of public service to the City of Westminster. Mr. Waller died on June 28, 2013 after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle.

Analysis Prepared by: Chuck Nicol / APPR. / (916) 319-2081

Date of Hearing: June 22, 2015

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Jim Frazier, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 65 (

Author:Brough) – As Amended Ver:May 22, 2015

SUBJECT: James Mitchell “Mitch” Waller Memorial Highway.

SUMMARY: Designates a portion of State Route (SR) 405 in Orange County as the “James Mitchell ‘Mitch’ Waller Memorial Highway.” Specifically, this resolution:

1. Recounts the life and accomplishments of James Mitchell "Mitch" Waller.

2. Designates SR 405 between post mile 1.525 and 6.459 in Orange County as the “James Mitchell ‘Mitch’ Waller Memorial Highway.”

3. Requests that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) determine the cost of the appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for a state highway system, showing special designation and, upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.

EXISTING LAW: Assigns Caltrans the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways including the installation and maintenance of highway signs.

FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown, but the measure requests that Caltrans only erect the appropriate signage upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering the cost.

COMMENTS: James Mitchell "Mitch" Waller was born on September 12, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to James Russell Waller Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Waller. In 1965, he and his family moved to Huntington Beach, California.

As a boy, he joined the Boy Scouts of America and participated in the organization through high school, earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Edison High School in 1977 and later attended the University of California at San Diego, graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biochemistry and cellular biology.

After graduating from the University of San Diego, he attended the Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden West College and began his career in law enforcement with the City of Westminster Police Department in 1984. While performing his duties, he also attended Chapman University School of Law where he completed his Juris Doctor degree.

Mr. Waller met Sally Gouveia in 1987. They married in 1994 and made their home in Mission Viejo, California. The couple had two children, Chase and Kiana. Mr. Waller has been described as committed family man who supported his children in their many school and sports endeavors.

Mr. Waller, an avid cyclist, died on June 28, 2013, after being involved in a cycling accident. This resolution, designating a portion of SR 405 serves to honor Mr. Waller's contribution to his community.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Victoria Alvarez / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093