HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9833Resolution No. 9833
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing its Appreciation for
Outstanding Public Service to the Palo Alto Community by Ron Arp
A. After two decades of outstanding service to the City of Palo Alto, Zero Waste Manager, Ron Arp
is retiring on June 7, 2019; he was hired in 1999 and has held multiple positions in Public Works
Environmental Services, culminating in his appointment as the Zero Waste Manager in 2012.
B. Ron Arp managed the 130acre Palo Alto Landfill and successfully protected the air, surface
water and groundwater from potential releases of pollutants from the landfill. Mr. Arp oversaw the
design, construction and management of the methane collection, leachate collection, and storm water
management systems. He completely upgraded previous systems and created maintenance systems for
the next 30 years or more.
C. Ron Arp managed a $5 million landfill closure effort, after the landfill had existed for close to
100 years. He made numerous improvements to standard closure techniques which saved the City a
substantial amount of money and resulted in a superior design for the arid west. Rather than a plastic
liner with a limited life, he focused on removal of rain water through evapotranspiration, which will
work indefinitely.
D. Ron Arp oversaw the design and construction of the most sophisticated Household Hazardous
Waste dropoff station in the Bay Area for a City the size of Palo Alto, keeping 250,000 pounds of toxic
materials per year out of local ecosystems.
E. Ron Arp led the implementation of countless new Zero Waste programs which increased the
new commercial facility enforcement program to keep recyclables, food and other compostables out of
landfills.
F. Ron Arp oversaw the creation of a new 2018 Zero Waste Plan designed to deal with the
reduction of disposable plastics and protection of ecosystems. The Plan also dealt with demolition and
construction materials, food rescue, and other hard to address materials.
G. Ron Arp returned the Refuse Fund Finances to operating in the black and reestablished
sufficient Fund Reserves, led the amendment and extension for the GreenWaste of Palo Alto contract,
and shaped deconstruction initiatives.
H. Ron Arp molded a collaborative, positive and professional Zero Waste team through active
contribution, consensus, and the pursuit of the ultimate goal of zero waste to landfills.
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I. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby gratefully
records and extends its sincere appreciation to Ron Arp for his long, dedicated, and exceptional service
to the Palo Alto community and thanks him for his many contributions to improving the quality of life of
Palo Alto residents.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: May 20, 2019
AYES: CORMACK, DUBOIS, FILSETH, FINE, KNISS, KOU, TANAKA
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
City Attorney City Manager
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