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City of Palo Alto (ID # 9392)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Consent Calendar Meeting Date: 6/25/2018
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Summary Title: Adoption of a Resolution for Lalo Perez
Title: Adoption of a Resolution of the Council Expressing Appreciation to Lalo
Perez Upon his Retirement
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Administrative Services
Attachments:
Attachment A: Resolution
Resolution
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL EXPRESSING
APPRECIATION TO LALO PEREZ UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Lalo Perez began his career with the City of Palo Alto on August 19, 1985, and has served exemplary
throughout his 33-year tenure; and
WHEREAS, Lalo Perez started in Revenue Collections and worked his way up to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with stints
in treasury and budget; and
WHEREAS, Lalo Perez served as Director of Administrative Services Department, served as staff liaison of the Finance
Committee and was acting City Manager on occasion; and
WHEREAS, Lalo Perez was instrumental in establishing funding plans for pension, retiree medical and infrastructure and
balanced the city budget during challenging economic downturns, and led the City’s Long Range Financial Planning process;
and
WHEREAS, Lalo Perez oversaw the issuance of over 130,300 checks, over 30,000 purchase orders, thousands of budget
change requests, and hundreds of budget amendment ordinances; and
WHEREAS, Lalo Perez’s leadership led to the City being one of the first cities to launch an open budget portal, to adopt
electronic signature and receiving 10 Budget Presentation awards and 10 Excellent Financial Reporting awards from the Government Finance Officer Association and the California Society of Finance Officers, has been a frequent guest lecturer
to various financial training seminars; and
WHEREAS, Lalo Perez’s financial stewardship led to the City maintaining its AAA credit rating was instrumental in labor
planning strategy sessions, utilities risk oversight, and implementing innovative ideas to balance the City’s budget; and
Whereas, in 2012 Lalo Perez received the CFO of the Year award from the Silicon Valley Business Journal for his
leadership in successfully managing the City’s finances during the Great Recession; and
WHEREAS, Lalo Perez is recognized by his peers and City staff for being professional, hardworking, dependable,
innovative, enthusiastic, ethical, caring and for being a great coach and leader; and
WHEREAS, Lalo Perez has consistently been recognized as a team player with a positive attitude and exceptional work
ethic.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby gratefully records and
extends its sincere appreciation to Lalo Perez for his dedication and excellent service rendered to the City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: June 25, 2018
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENTIONS:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney City Manager