Cameron Smith, GIS Manager

 Introductions

A Geographic Information System or GIS is a computer system that allows you to map, model, query, and analyze large quantities of data within a single database according to their location. GIS gives you the power to:  create maps  integrate information  visualize scenarios  present powerful ideas, and  develop effective solutions GIS is a tool used by individuals and organizations, schools, governments, and businesses seeking innovative ways to solve their problems. GIS stores information about the world as a collection of layers that can be linked together by a common locational component such as latitude and longitude, a postal zip code, census tract name, or road name. These geographic references allow you to locate features on the earth's surface for analysis of patterns and trends. Dozens of map layers can be arrayed to display information about transportation networks, hydrography, population characteristics, economic activity, and political jurisdictions. Source: Environmental Protection Agency

 ESRI- Environmental Science Research Institute is the primary company providing GIS Software  Their Software is Called ArcGIS  The county has been using ArcGIS for almost 30 years  The software has changed greatly, but we rely heavily on the technology and analysis that it provides.

 GIS Needs assessment study document  Document.pdf Document.pdf  Needs in almost every department  Benefits ◦ Analysis ◦ Routing/Fleet Management ◦ BI- Business Intelligence ◦ Maintenance Management/Work Order Management

Have maps tell stories! gis/oczoo/

Have maps tell stories! gis/historicsites/

Collect GPS information in the field Works on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets

 Layers ◦ Utilities ◦ Trails ◦ Park features ◦ Political Boundaries ◦ Collected information  Latitude Geographics ◦ Geocortex

 The Super Bowl of GIS Users and Administration  GIS User Group- November 2013 ◦ A place for technical GIS Staff to share best practices and show off latest projects ◦ LA County Presentation-February 2014  GIS Steering Committee formed Spring 2014 ◦ Data Sharing ◦ Cost Savings ◦ Panel for County GIS decisions ◦ Licensing centralization strategy-Public Works