HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9086RESOLUTION NO. 9086
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO JUAN COLIN
UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Juan Colin has served in various capacities for the City of Palo Alto from
August 15, 1976 to June 29, 2010, as Building Service Assistant, Utilities Trainee, Utility
InstallerlRepairer Assistant, Mechanic Unit Repairer, InstallerlRepairer Lead, Supervisor Water,
Gas, Wastewater, Electrical Assistant 1, LinepersoniCable Splicer -Apprentice,
LinepersoniCable Splicer, LinepersoniCable Splicer -Lead, and Supervisor of Electric Systems;
and .
WHEREAS, Juan Colin has enhanced the quality of life for the citizens of this community by
ensuring their safety by delivering safe, reliable electric service through coinpletion of major
additions such as new business underground line extensions, underground system rebuilds, and
overhead to underground conversion projects; and
WHEREAS, Juan Colin was an essential contributor since 2004, coordinating the installation
of new substructures, cable, and electrical equipment. Juan Colin played an important role in the
redesign of existing systems providing more flexibility through better use of current and new
equipment, such as pad mounted switches and transformers; and
WHEREAS, Juan Colin, working alongside the City's Engineering and Substation teams,
assisted in the decommissioning of Alma Substation by installing new substructures and 12kV
primary conductors moving the load from the Alma to Quarry Substation with little impact to
residential and commercial customers. Juan Colin's knowledge of the system was crucial in
meeting the deadline for the decommissioning of the Alma Substation; and
WHEREAS, Juan Colin, having experience and knowledge of the City's overhead and
underground infrastructure, has provided his expertise, guidance, leadership and support to
fellow employees in the Utilities Electric Operations Division for 34 years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto desires to recognize the meritorious service of Juan Colin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby
commends the outstanding public service of Juan Colin and records its appreciation as well as
the appreciation of the citizens of this community for the service and contribution rendered
during his 34 years of employment with the City;
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: AUGUST 2, 2010
AYES: BURT, ESPINOSA, HOLMAN, KLEIN, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID, SHEPHERD,
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