HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2302-10011.Adopt Resolution Honoring Roland Rivera for 21 years of service to the City of Palo Alto
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City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Lead Department: Planning and Development Services
Meeting Date: March 6, 2023
Report #:2302-1001
TITLE
Adopt Resolution Honoring Roland Rivera for 21 years of service to the City of Palo Alto
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt the attached resolution honoring Mr. Rivera for his
accomplishments and service to the City and the community.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Resolution for Roland Rivera
APPROVED BY:
Jonathan Lait
Resolution
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Lydia Kou
Mayor
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ROLAND RIVERA UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Roland Rivera began his career with the City of Palo Alto on July 2, 2001 and has provided
exemplary service throughout his 21-year tenure; and
WHEREAS, Roland Rivera has enthusiastically served the citizens of Palo Alto for over two decades
supporting Planning and Development Services and leading the department-wide transition of data and
technology efforts; and
WHEREAS, Roland Rivera began as an associate planner supporting Long Range Planning for almost 18
years and contributed to the development and adoption of three City Housing Elements and one Comprehensive
Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, Roland Rivera developed the City of Palo Alto GIS Parcel Report and was awarded the 2007
Innovative Use of Technology Award; and
WHEREAS, Roland Rivera implemented BuildingEye and the 311 CRM System to further customer service; and
WHEREAS, Roland Rivera built the DATA group within Planning and Development Services and has mentored
and trained a knowledgeable and reliable team; and
WHEREAS, Roland Rivera was instrumental to providing continuity of services to the planning and development
community through the implementation of the Online Permit System at the start of the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Roland Rivera is recognized by his peers and City staff for being a dedicated, knowledgeable,
conscientious, dependable, and supportive team member.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the City of Palo Alto hereby gratefully records and
extends its sincere appreciation to Roland Rivera for his dedication and excellent services rendered to the City.
PRESENTED: March 6, 2023