HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9620RESOLUTION 9620 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
STEVE EGLASH, UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSIONER
WHEREAS, Steve Eglash has served as a Commissioner on the Utilities Advisory
Commission from July 2009 through May 2016; and
WHEREAS, Steve Eglash has provided dedicated service to the residents and businesses of
this community through his carefully reasoned evaluation and balanced assessment of utilities
budgets and rates, rate structure design, capital projects and many other utilities policies and
practices, employing his extensive knowledge of the utilities industry; and
WHEREAS, Steve Eglash provided guidance and insight as the Utilities Department
engaged in the development of 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 Plan, 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, Steve Eglash paid particular attention to the policies that dealt with the
Utilities Long-term Financial Plans, rates and rate design. He asked penetrating questions about
fairness for ratepayers, advocated for effective communication of rate changes and recommended
that changes to policies underlying rate design be discussed in advance of the completion of Cost
of Service Analyses; and
WHEREAS, Steve Eglash provided thorough review of all proposed programs and plans,
he requested staff be knowledgeable and well prepared and he provided thoughtful,
comprehensive comments and suggestions that were extremely valuable to staff as new programs
and plans were developed; and
WHEREAS,
significant changes, and his interest in emerging technologies, led to a strengthening of the
connection between the City and Stanford University as he introduced staff to professors and
different types of research that expanded exposure and understanding of new technologies and
trends; and
WHEREAS, Steve Eglash willingly engaged the community on many levels, including
working directly with Council Members and academics to help shape recommendations for the
future of Utilities.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Palo Alto recognizes the
meritorious service of Steve Eglash by commending his outstanding public service and recording
its appreciation, 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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