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City of Palo Alto (ID # 8680)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Special Orders of the Day Meeting Date: 12/11/2017
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Summary Title: Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Dave Dockter
Title: Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Dave Dockter for
Outstanding Public Service Upon his Retirement
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Public Works
Recommended Motion
Staff recommends that Council adopt the attached resolution
Attachments:
Attachment A: Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Dave Dockter
Resolution
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE
TO DAVE DOCKTER UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Planning Arborist Dave Dockter has conscientiously and professionally served the City of
Palo Alto and the community for 21 years, implementing tree protection and innovative design on construction projects; and
WHEREAS, Dave Dockter authored the City of Palo Alto Tree Technical Manual, which has been used as a
model in communities across the United States; and
WHEREAS, Dave Dockter has served and presented to numerous professional organizations across the United States, establishing Palo Alto as a leader in integrating nature into urban design; and
WHEREAS, Dave Dockter has established bonds of trust and cooperation with residents as well as members of the development community; and
WHEREAS, Dave Dockter has energetically taught, mentored, and coached a generation of professionals,
environmental advocates, and students; and
WHEREAS, Dave Dockter has reviewed and commented on hundreds of development projects, thereby
contributing to an increase in tree canopy across the City of Palo Alto; and
WHEREAS, Dave Dockter has demonstrated a commitment to protect, preserve, and increase awareness and appreciation of our urban forest; and
WHEREAS, Dave Dockter will be sorely missed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto, hereby gratefully records and extends its sincere appreciation and acknowledges the community’s appreciation to Planning
Arborist Dave Dockter for 21 years of faithful and excellent service rendered to the City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: December 11, 2017
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_______________ _________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________ _________________ City Manager City Attorney