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City of Palo Alto (ID # 3067)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Special Orders of the Day Meeting Date: 9/10/2012
Summary Title: Resolution for Marilyn Keller
Title: Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Marilyn Keller
Upon the Completion of Her Term as a Utilities Advisory Commissioner
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Utilities
Attachments:
Marilyn Keller Resolution (PDF)
Prepared By: Marites Ward, Administrative Assistant
Department Head: Valerie Fong, Director
City Manager Approval: ____________________________________
James Keene, City Manager
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
MARILYN KELLER UPON THE COMPLETION OF
HER TERM AS A UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSIONER
WHEREAS, Marilyn Keller has served as a Commissioner on the Utilities Advisory Commission
from October 18, 2005 through June 2012; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Keller has provided dedicated service to the residents and businesses of this
community through review of Utilities policies and practices, employing her extensive knowledge of energy efficiency, research and development, and other Utilities matters; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Keller ably assisted the Utilities in the development of the 10-year Energy
Efficiency Plan, the Renewable Portfolio Standard, the Utilities Strategic Plan, the Long-term Electric
Acquisition Plan, the Gas Utility Long-term Plan, and the 2010 Urban Water Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Keller, as a participant on the UAC’s Technology and Innovation
subcommittee, provided substantial review of the proposed Utilities Emerging Technology program; and
WHEREAS, of particular note, Marilyn Keller brought the added dimension of advocacy for the City’s schools and the role they can play in advancing water and energy efficiency programs; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Keller’s consideration of concerns raised by the public, and her willingness to listen to different points of view, resulted in joint recommendations by staff and the Commission to the
City Council that were adopted by the Council; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto desires to recognize the meritorious service of Marilyn Keller.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby
commends the outstanding public service of Marilyn Keller and records its appreciation as well as the appreciation of the citizens of this community for the service and contribution rendered during her terms on the Utilities Advisory Commission.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: September 10, 2012
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney City Manager