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Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
January 5, 2009
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
1. Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
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2. Adoption of a Resolution Commending the Outstanding Public Service
of Larry Klein as Mayor
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE OF
LARRY KLEIN AS MAYOR
WHEREAS, Larry Klein served as Mayor of the City of Palo Alto from January 7, 2008 through January 5, 2009; and WHEREAS, Larry Klein provided outstanding leadership on environmental programs and initiatives, including climate protection, zero waste, Earth Month, creation of the Community Environmental Action Partnership (CEAP) and adoption of a Green Building Ordinance; and WHEREAS, during his time as Mayor, Larry Klein guided the City through several major infrastructure improvements, including passage of the Library Bond and making steady progress on plans for a new Public Safety Building; and WHEREAS, Larry Klein oversaw the approval of a new multi-year solid waste, recycling and organics processing contract; and WHEREAS, Larry Klein led the City through several major personnel changes, including hiring a new City Manager and a new City Auditor; and WHEREAS, Larry Klein represented the City competently on several regional boards, including the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA), the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water System Financing Authority, and the National League of Cities; and WHEREAS, Larry Klein demonstrated his appreciation and understanding of the importance of technology in our City’s future through his continued support and leadership on development of Fiber to the Premises; and WHEREAS, Larry Klein chaired efficient and productive meetings, allowing everyone an equal opportunity to participate and encouraging timely action; and WHEREAS, Larry Klein kept the City Council focused on its four priorities of Environmental Protection, Economic Health, Libraries and Public Safety Building, and Civic Engagement, while making good on his mayoral theme of “Taking Care of Business.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby gratefully records its sincere thanks and appreciation of the community to Larry Klein for meritorious service rendered and contributions made during his term as Mayor. INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 05, 2009 ATTEST: APPROVED:
________________________ _________________________ City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________ City Attorney ________________________ City Manager