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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2406-3127CITY OF PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting Monday, June 17, 2024 Council Chambers & Hybrid 4:00 PM     Agenda Item     2.Proclamations Recognizing Departing Boards and Commissions Commissioners City Council Staff Report Report Type: SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Lead Department: City Clerk Meeting Date: June 17, 2024 Report #:2406-3127 TITLE Proclamations Recognizing Departing Boards and Commissions Commissioners RECOMMENDATION Adopt proclamations recognizing and thanking departing Boards and Commissions Commissioners for their service. BACKGROUND The following Commissioners are departing their respective Board or Commission. The City would like to take this opportunity to honor and thank each commissioner for their service. •Gogo Heinrich, Historic Resources Board •Michael Makinen, Historic Resources Board •Margaret Wimmer, Historic Resources Board •Daryl Savage, Human Relations Commission •Nia Taylor, Public Art Commission •David Bower, Stormwater Management Oversight Committee •Marilyn Keller, Stormwater Management Oversight Committee •Lisa Forsell, Utilities Advisory Commission •Lauren Segal, Utilities Advisory Commission ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Gogo Heinrich, Historic Resources Board Attachment B: Michael Makinen, Historic Resources Board Attachment C: Margaret Wimmer, Historic Resources Board Attachment D: Daryl Savage, Human Relations Commission Attachment E: Nia Taylor, Public Art Commission Attachment F: David Bower, Stormwater Management Oversight Committee Attachment G: Marilyn Keller, Stormwater Management Oversight Committee Attachment H: Lisa Forsell, Utilities Advisory Commission Attachment I: Lauren Segal, Utilities Advisory Commission APPROVED BY: Mahealani Ah Yun Proclamation Gogo Heinrich Historic Resources Board WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board has acted as a steward for the City’s historic resources and has upheld the purpose of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, thereby contributing to the retention of historically and culturally important features of our built environment; and WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board acts responsibly, upholding the City’s status as a Certified Local Government designated by the State of California’s Historic Preservation Office; and WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board provides design advice and recommendations to owners of historic properties to help guide projects in a manner that upholds Palo Alto’s values for the preservation of historic resources; and WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board has reviewed complex historic rehabilitation projects, including additions to historic buildings that are consistent with local and national historic preservation and rehabilitation standards in the Downtown Palo Alto area, areas South of Forest Avenue, and homes in the Professorville National Register Historic District; and WHEREAS, Gogo served for three years (since 2021) as a contributing member and resident of the Professorville Historic neighborhood active in volunteering on the draft Professorville Design Guidelines. She is a licensed architect member and LEED accredited professional with over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in program management, design management, project management, and construction management of large complex projects including airport terminals, fire stations, correctional facilities, office buildings, zoo facilities, education facilities, and civic buildings. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim appreciation for outstanding public service to Gogo Heinrich for her service and contributions rendered as a Historic Resources Board Member. Presented: June 17th, 2024 ______________________________ Greer Stone Mayor Proclamation Mike Makinen Historic Resources Board WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board has acted as a steward for the City’s historic resources and has upheld the purpose of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, thereby contributing to the retention of historically and culturally important features of our built environment; and WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board acts responsibly, upholding the City’s status as a Certified Local Government designated by the State of California’s Historic Preservation Office; and WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board provides design advice and recommendations to owners of historic properties to help guide projects in a manner that upholds Palo Alto’s values for the preservation of historic resources; and WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board has reviewed complex historic rehabilitation projects, including additions to historic buildings that are consistent with local and national historic preservation and rehabilitation standards in the Downtown Palo Alto area, areas South of Forest Avenue, and homes in the Professorville National Register Historic District; and WHEREAS, Mike Makinen served for 26 years (from 1998 through May 2024), including serving one year as Vice Chair from fall 2014 to fall 2015. Mike’s contributions were based on his educational background (Masters in Mechanical Engineering) and experience as an Aerospace Engineer, Design Engineer, Facilities Planner, Project Manager, and working as the NASA-Ames Historic Preservation Officer and working as Chief of the Ames Facilities Planning Office. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim appreciation for outstanding public service to Mike Makinen for his service and contributions rendered as a Historic Resources Board Member. Presented: June 17th, 2024 ______________________________ Greer Stone Mayor Proclamation Margaret Wimmer Historic Resources Board WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board has acted as a steward for the City’s historic resources and has upheld the purpose of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, thereby contributing to the retention of historically and culturally important features of our built environment; and WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board acts responsibly, upholding the City’s status as a Certified Local Government designated by the State of California’s Historic Preservation Office; and WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board provides design advice and recommendations to owners of historic properties to help guide projects in a manner that upholds Palo Alto’s values for the preservation of historic resources; and WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Board has reviewed complex historic rehabilitation projects, including additions to historic buildings that are consistent with local and national historic preservation and rehabilitation standards in the Downtown Palo Alto area, areas South of Forest Avenue, and homes in the Professorville National Register Historic District; and WHEREAS, Margaret Wimmer served for seven years (since 2017), including serving one year as Vice Chair 2016 to April 2017. Margaret’s contributions were based on her educational background from the College of Architecture at Arizona State University and her expertise as a Palo Alto based Residential Designer with over 24 years of professional experience in the San Francisco Bay Area. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim appreciation for outstanding public service to Margaret Wimmer for her service and contributions rendered as a Historic Resources Board Member. Presented: June 17th, 2024 ______________________________ Greer Stone Mayor Proclamation Daryl Savage Human Relations Commission WHEREAS, Daryl’s unwavering dedication to public service is evidenced by her tenure on the Human Relations Commission (HRC) at different times for a total of 17 years, the longest commitment to the Commission of any individual on record, is truly commendable; and WHEREAS, Daryl served as the Commission’s liaison to the Palo Alto Police Department throughout her tenure on the HRC, demonstrating her ability to foster collaboration and understanding; and WHEREAS, Daryl's exceptional service extended beyond her regular HRC duties, as she served as a community representative on numerous Palo Alto Police Department promotional panels over many years, providing a valuable perspective and engaging in thoughtful questioning that greatly benefited our community; and WHEREAS, Daryl’s insightful contributions and vast experience were instrumental to the HRC as they navigated vital and challenging issues such as police reforms, renter protections, hate crimes, and inclusion and belonging, among others; and WHEREAS, Daryl served for several years on an ad hoc subcommittee for recommendations for the Human Services Emerging Needs grant program; and WHEREAS, Daryl, along with other commissioners, conducted site visits of many of the agencies that receive HSRAP funding to better understand the services offered and hear about the agencies' successes and challenges. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim appreciation for outstanding public service to Daryl Savage for her service and contributions rendered as a Human Relations Commissioner. Presented: June 17th, 2024 ______________________________ Greer Stone Mayor Proclamation Nia Taylor Public Art Commission WHEREAS, Nia Taylor, a beacon of dedication, served nine years on the Public Art Commission, generously devoting her time and expertise to serve on selection panels and shape the landscape of public art in Palo Alto; and WHEREAS, Nia Taylor supported long-term public art planning efforts in the City, such as the Public Art Master Plan and the California Avenue District Plan; and WHEREAS, Nia Taylor, a true visionary, consistently brought a unique perspective and fresh eyes to every project, enriching the public art landscape of Palo Alto; and WHEREAS, Nia Taylor played a pivotal role in the selection of sixteen artist teams and the successful implementation of a city mural, showcasing her exceptional leadership and decision-making abilities; and WHEREAS, Nia Taylor, through her strong advocacy, successfully spearheaded temporary public art initiatives that not only enhanced our commercial corridors but also significantly boosted visitor attraction, such as the Code: ART and mural festivals on California Avenue and downtown Palo Alto; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim appreciation for outstanding public service to Nia Taylor for her service and contributions rendered as a Public Art Commissioner. Presented: June 17th, 2024 ______________________________ Greer Stone Mayor Proclamation David Bower Stormwater Management Oversight Committee WHEREAS, the Stormwater Management Oversight Committee was selected and appointed by the City Council to ensure the stormwater management fees approved by property owners via a 2017 Ballot Measure are used to fund the approved stormwater management programs and storm drain capital improvement projects; and WHEREAS, David Bower’s four decades of experience in construction was a valuable asset to fellow members of the Stormwater Management Oversight Committee and City staff, and he contributed both awareness of technical issues affecting stormwater infrastructure and advocacy for the needs of City residents; and WHEREAS, during his six-year tenure, David listened intently to staff’s presentations of six capital improvement projects, several storm drain system rehabilitation and repair projects, and was in support of the proposed improvements and work performed by staff; and WHEREAS, David has taken a leadership role in advocating for additional investment in our city’s infrastructure as well as diligent and effective maintenance of its existing physical resources; and WHEREAS, David additionally served on the Historic Resource Board for nearly 16 years, including four combined years as chair and vice chair, on the Mills Act Ad Hoc Committee, and on the Storm Drain Blue Ribbon Committee that recommended the 2017 Stormwater Management Fee to Council. NOW, THEREFORE I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim appreciation for outstanding public service to David Bower for his service and contributions rendered as a Stornwater Management Oversight Committee Member. Presented: June 17th, 2024 ______________________________ Greer Stone Mayor Proclamation Marilyn Keller Stormwater Management Oversight Committee WHEREAS, the Stormwater Management Oversight Committee was selected and appointed by the City Council to ensure the stormwater management fees approved by property owners via a 2017 Ballot Measure are used to fund the approved stormwater management programs and storm drain capital improvement projects; and WHEREAS, Marilyn Keller’s professional experience and interest in green stormwater infrastructure and nature-based solutions, as well as her academic background in Biology, Environmental and Earth Sciences, are aligned with the stormwater management focus and therefore have been a resource to City staff and Stormwater Management Oversight Committee members; and WHEREAS, Marilyn’s contributions to the Committee reflected both a local perspective and global awareness, and was characterized by the utmost in personal courtesy, respect, collegiality, and leadership in working toward consensus; and WHEREAS, during her six-year tenure, Marilyn listened intently to staff’s presentations of six capital improvement projects, several storm drain system rehabilitation and repair projects, and was in support of the proposed improvements and work performed by staff. NOW, THEREFORE I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim appreciation for outstanding public service to Marylin Keller for her service and contributions rendered as a Stormwater Management Oversight Committee Member. Presented: June 17th, 2024 ______________________________ Greer Stone Mayor Proclamation Lisa Forssell Utilities Advisory Commission WHEREAS, the Utilities Advisory Commission provides dedicated service to the residents and businesses of this community through the review of Utilities Department budgets, policies, and practices; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners lend their collective and extensive knowledge of financial forecasting, environmental sustainability, and energy and water efficiency in their review of fiber optics, recycled water, and research & development on utilities-related advancements, including communications with the community, utilities, and commodities markets, the application of economics and business, public service and many other utilities related matters; and WHEREAS, the Utilities Advisory Commission's deliberations add valuable insights and ideas through constructive discussion of complex utilities issues, leading to sound advice for the City Council on a wide range of utilities related items; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners assisted in the development of the annual Utilities Capital and Operating Budgets, the annual Utilities Legislative Policy Guidelines, the long-term Financial Plans and Reserves Guidelines, the Recycled Water Distribution Project, the long-term integrated resource plans for electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities, and consideration of new long-term renewable energy contracts and fiber optics plans; and WHEREAS, the Utilities Advisory Commission expends significant personal time researching and facilitating efforts with staff, participating on subcommittees to develop reasoned, thorough and useful recommendations, representing the Commission at City Council and Committee meetings and working within the community to communicate and clarify issues and policies, and in addition, listen openly to members of the public, which enables good civic engagement; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim appreciation for outstanding public service to Lisa Forssell for her service and contribution rendered as a Utilities Advisory Commissioner. Presented: June 17th, 2024 ______________________________ Greer Stone Mayor Proclamation Lauren Segal Utilities Advisory Commission WHEREAS, the Utilities Advisory Commission provides dedicated service to the residents and businesses of this community through the review of Utilities Department budgets, policies, and practices; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners lend their collective and extensive knowledge of financial forecasting, environmental sustainability, and energy and water efficiency in their review of fiber optics, recycled water, and research & development on utilities-related advancements, including communications with the community, utilities, and commodities markets, the application of economics and business, public service and many other utilities related matters; and WHEREAS, the Utilities Advisory Commission's deliberations add valuable insights and ideas through constructive discussion of complex utilities issues, leading to sound advice for the City Council on a wide range of utilities related items; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners assisted in the development of the annual Utilities Capital and Operating Budgets, the annual Utilities Legislative Policy Guidelines, the long-term Financial Plans and Reserves Guidelines, the Recycled Water Distribution Project, the long-term integrated resource plans for electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities, and consideration of new long-term renewable energy contracts and fiber optics plans; and WHEREAS, the Utilities Advisory Commission expends significant personal time researching and facilitating efforts with Staff, participating on subcommittees to develop reasoned, thorough, and useful recommendations, representing the Commission at City Council and Committee meetings, and working within the community to communicate and clarify issues and policies, and in addition, listen openly to members of the public, which enables good civic engagement; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim appreciation for outstanding public service to Lauren Segal for her service and contribution rendered as a Utilities Advisory Commissioner. Presented: June 17th, 2024 ______________________________ Greer Stone Mayor