HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9621RESOLUTION 9621 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
JONATHAN FOSTER, UTILITIES ADVISORY
COMMISSIONER
WHEREAS, Jonathan Foster served as a Utilities Advisory Commissioner from July
2009 through May 2016, serving as Vice Chair for two years and Chair for two years; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Foster provided guidance and insight as the Utilities Department
engaged in the development of projects such as their 10-year Energy Efficiency Goals,
Renewable Portfolio Standard, Utilities Strategic Plan, Long-term Electric Acquisition Plan, Gas
Utility Long-term Plan, the 2010 and 2015 Urban Water Management Plans, Local Solar Plan,
Carbon Neutral Plan, Utilities Strategic Plan, Utilities Legislative Policy Guidelines and utilities
rates for the Electric, Fiber Optics, Natural Gas, Water and Wastewater Collection Utilities; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Foster is known for his dedicated service to the residents and
businesses of this community through his enthusiasm, his out-of-the-box thinking and his
entrepreneurial approach; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Foster sustainability and concern for greenhouse
gas emissions is manifested by his advocacy for carbon neutral electric supplies, including the
c -term contracts for landfill-gas-to-energy and solar projects, the development of the
PaloAltoGreen Gas program and the Palo Alto Clean Local Energy Accessible Now (CLEAN)
Program; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Foster supported testing and employing new technology, and he
championed the utilities program for emerging technologies to provide a test bed for incoming
technologies, bringing to bear his extensive knowledge of both the utilities industry and green
technologies. He also expressed early support for the development of the Utilities Smart Grid
Road Map; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Foster served on an ad-hoc subcommittee of the Utilities Advisory
Commission to review Smart Grid Recommendations and he supported the development of
Smart Grid Pilot Programs, including CustomerConnect, the Residential Advanced Meter Pilot
Program and the Commercial Demand Response Program; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Foster actively engaged the community on many levels, he
worked with Council Members to help shape recommendations for utilities, respectfully
considered concerns raised by the public, and was always willing to listen to different points of
view.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Palo Alto desires to
recognize the meritorious service of Jonathan Foster by commending his outstanding public
service, as well as the appreciation of the citizens of this community for the services and
contributions rendered.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: August 29, 2016
AYES: BERMAN, BURT, DUBOIS, FILSETH, HOLMAN, KNISS SCHARFF,
SCHMID, WOLBACH
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney City Manager
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