HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 8682RESOLUTION NO 8682
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE OF
JUDY KLEII\IBERG AS MAYOR
WHEREAS, Judy Kleinberg served as Mayor of the City of Palo Alto from January 9,
2006 through January 8, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Judy Kleinberg provided outstanding leadership as Mayor, leading the
community forward on many fronts including environmental protection and emergency
preparedness through the creation of the Palo Alto-Stanford Green Ribbon Task Force on
Climate Protection and the Red Ribbon Task Force on Disaster Planning to address
disaster and recovery preparedness, both of which created collaborative initiatives that
bridged resource and service gaps and created stronger ties between city government,
stakeholders groups and Stanford University; and
WHEREAS, Judy Kleinberg has led efforts to secure the safety of the County and
City by preparing our staff and community against a threatened Pandemic Flu, including
appearing in a national Center for Disease Control sponsored video on flu preparedness,
and to restore safety in our community through the innovative Operation Safe
Neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, during her term as Mayor, Judy Kleinberg has guided the City in
renegotiating key labor contracts to reduce long term retiree medical liabilities,
successful reorganization of the Department of Planning and Community Environment
and the Utilities Department, completion of the Library Services Master Plan, continued
work on plans for a new Public Safety Building, and the City's initiation of the Quimby
Act to provide for more parkland acquisition; and
WHEREAS, Judy Kleinberg has continued strong support for the economic well-
being of the City, through her initiation of the first annual Business of the City Luncheon
to discuss Palo Alto business vitality and her support for Destination Palo Alto to enhance
retail sales and City revenue; and
WHEREAS, Judy Kleinberg presided over the ribbon-cutting of the Opportunity
Center, the reopening of Juana Briones Park and the Stanford Stadium, the celebration
of numerous capital improvement projects, as well as multiple new business openings;
welcomed delegations to the City from such far-flung places as Morocco, China and
France; and hosted City celebrations for two state championship teams in basketball and
football from Palo Alto High School; and
WHEREAS, Judy Kleinberg has made significant contributions in her regional
leadership roles as President of the Santa Clara County Cities Association, President of
the League of California Cities Peninsula Division, Chair of the Santa Clara County
Emergency Preparedness CounCil, and Director of the Santa Clara County Housing Trust
Fund; and
WHEREAS, there are innumerable other examples of her service to the City and
the region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto
hereby gratefully records its sincere thanks and the appreciation of the community to
Judy Kleinberg for meritorious service rendered and contributions made during her term
as Mayor.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES: BEECHAM, CORDELLL, DREKMEIER, KSIHIMOTO, MORTON, MOSSAR
NOES:
ABSENTIONS: KLEINBERG
ABSENT: BARTON
APPROVED:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Manager
one year of results. She thanked her for being her mentor while
serving as Vice Mayor and for leaving the City in great shape.
MOTION: Council Member Beecham moved, seconded by IVlorton, to
adopt the Resolution.
Resolution 8682 entitled "Resolution of the Council of the City of
Palo Alto Commending the Outstanding Public Service of Judy
Kleinberg as IVlayor"
Santa Clara County Supervisor Liz Kniss referred to former Mayor
Kleinberg's background, leadership, community involvement, and how
she had given so much to the community in the past 23 years. She
congratulated former Mayor Kleinberg on her accomplishments, which
were done with diplomacy, wit, skill and humor, and presented her
with a resolution of appreciation and a plaque from the Santa Clara
County Board of Supervisors.
John King, Chair Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, 724 Burran Avenue,
extended good wishes to former Mayor Kleinberg for continued success
in her many personal and public activities, and thanked her for the
many contributions to the community.
Dan Dykwel, 480 Gary Court, spoke of the former Mayor's attributes of
leadership ranging from the ability to encourage participation in
community service and soliciting the experience that existed among
citizens.
Annette Ashton, 2747 Bryant, thanked and acknowledged the former
Mayor in elevating the Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Program
as a top City priority and driving the topic forward.
MOTION PASSED 7-0, Kleinberg abstaining, Barton absent.
Mayor Kishimoto presented the former mayor with a gift from the
Council, which was an art piece entitled "Grass Roots," created by Palo
Alto artist Sharon Chinen.
Council Member Kleinberg thanked the City staff and the Council for
their support and assistance in helping her as Mayor, and
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