HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9814RESOLUTION 9814 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE TO
LIZ KNISS AS 2018 MAYOR
WHEREAS, Liz Kniss was elected to the City Council in 2012 and served as Vice Mayor in 2014 and
in 2017, and as Mayor in 2018; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Kniss, along with two colleagues, proposed an extensive Housing Plan to support
the 2018 Comprehensive Plan housing goal of 300 housing units per year; and
WHEREAS, Liz has been an advocate for affordable housing, leading the way to secure approvals for
the Wilton Court project, which will have approximately 60 units; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Kniss has been a strong proponent of the Healthy Cities/Healthy Communities
program and, along with serving on the Board of the Santa Clara Family Healthy Plan Committee, her
WHEREAS, as the Liaison to Avenidas, Liz provided guidance to aid in the approval of funding for
the rehabilitation and expansion of the Avenidas building, which provides housing and comprehensive
programs and services for older adults in Palo Alto; and
WHEREAS,e City approved the much-anticipated Highway 101
Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Project after many years of planning, and held a groundbreaking ceremony at
the site along with many local and regional transportation officials; and
WHEREAS, during her time as Mayor, the City approved two major infrastructure projects including
the Public Safety building and the California Avenue Garage and secured funding for the
Infrastructure Plan through the passage of Measure E, and the Neighborhood Traffic Safety and
Bicycle Boulevard Project was initiated; and
WHEREAS, Liz worked tirelessly to ensure the best quality of life for Palo Alto residents and, under
her guidance, the City significantly expanded its aquatics services through a public-private partnership
with Team Sheeper, solidified a bright future for the Palo Alto Animal Shelter by facilitating a
contract with Pets in Need, and officiated as Mayor for the opening of the new and improved Baylands
Golf Links; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Kniss advocated for refinements to the Residential Preferential Parking (RPP)
Program, which provides special on-street parking privileges for residents; and
WHEREAS,
Mexico to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Albergue Infantil Josefino Orphanage, and Yangpu
signaling a new Smart City partnership focused on innovation, shared learning and best practices; and
WHEREAS,
serving as the Assistant City Manager and Utilities General Manager since 2015, and helped ensure
continued strong leadership and a smooth transition; and
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WHEREAS, along with the rest of the City Council and City employees, Liz recognized ten years of
outstanding leadership and contributions made by the outgoing City Manager James Keene, who
provided vision and left a lasting legacy for the City of Palo Alto and the surrounding communities;
and
WHEREAS,
she has served as President of Bay Area Air Quality Management District, a member of the VTA
Policy Advisory Committee, and as a Group 2 Representative to the VTA Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby
commends the outstanding public service as Mayor for 2018 to Liz Kniss, and gratefully records both
its appreciation, and the appreciation of the citizens and businesses of this community, for her service
and commitment as the 2018 Palo Alto Mayor.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: JANUARY 7, 2019
AYES: CORMACK, DUBOIS, FILSETH, FINE, KNISS, KOU, TANAKA
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney City Manager
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