HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9622RESOLUTION 9622 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO GARTH
HALL, UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSIONER
WHEREAS, Garth Hall served as a Utilities Advisory Commissioner from April 2012 through
May 2016 and contributed to the Utilities Advisory Commission through the use of his experience as a
staff person for public agencies, having a thorough understanding of the role of an advisory board and
by displaying a respectful attitude toward staff; and
WHEREAS, Garth Hall provided dedicated service to the residents and businesses of this
community by means of a thorough review of utilities budgets and rates, rate structure design, capital
projects and many other utilities policies and practices, all the while employing his extensive knowledge
of financial analysis, business strategy and experience of public agencies; and
WHEREAS, Garth Hall provided guidance and insight in the development of the Carbon Neutral
Plan, the Local Solar Plan, the redesign of the PaloAltoGreen Program, the Utilities Legislative Policy
Guidelines and utilities rates for Electric, Natural Gas, Water and Wastewater Collection Utilities; and
WHEREAS, Garth Hall volunteered for extra assignments as a Commissioner by participating on
ad-hoc subcommittees charged with establishing a new program to test emerging technologies,
examining how to speed up the undergrounding of electric distribution lines and evaluating a second
electric transmission pathway to improve reliability; and
WHEREAS, Garth Hall applied his extensive expertise in water resource planning and evaluation
as a Utilities Advisory Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, Garth Hall consideration of concerns raised by the public and his willingness to
listen to different points of view made by staff and the Commission often resulted in
joint recommendation, which resulted in decisions adopted by the City Council.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Palo Alto desires to recognize the
meritorious service of Garth Hall by commending his outstanding public service, as well as the
appreciation of the citizens of this community for the services and contributions rendered throughout his
position on the Utilities Advisory Commission.
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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