HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2410-3605CITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, December 16, 2024
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
Agenda Item
1.Proclamation Expressing Appreciation to Dean Batchelor Upon His Retirement
City Council
Staff Report
From: City Clerk
Report Type: SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Lead Department: Utilities
Meeting Date: December 16, 2024
Report #:2410-3605
TITLE
Proclamation Expressing Appreciation to Dean Batchelor Upon His Retirement
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Proclamation Expressing Appreciation to Dean Batchelor Upon His Retirement
APPROVED BY:
Alan Kurotori, Utilities Chief Operating Officer
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO DEAN BATCHELOR UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Dean Batchelor began his career with the City of Palo Alto on October 21, 2008 and has provided exemplary service for more than 16-years; and
WHEREAS, Dean Batchelor has enthusiastically served the citizens of Palo Alto as Assistant Director for Utilities Operations, as Chief Operating Officer, and Utilities Director; and WHEREAS, Dean provided leadership and oversight for numerous Utilities capital improvement projects including: major multi-year infrastructure replacement and street improvement in downtown Palo Alto, new Corte Madera Reservoir construction, Colorado and Hanover power substations rehabilitation, rebuilding and undergrounding electric lines in the Foothills, deploying advanced metering infrastructure and smart grid technology, implementing a new electric outage management and customer notification system, launching the electric grid modernization and fiber-to-the-premises pilot project, accelerating sewer main replacement investments, and adding solar to City facilities; and WHEREAS, Dean executed contract agreements for advantageous resource supply procurements, successfully managed finances and rates to save Palo Alto customers money on utility costs, introduced new technologies such as MyCPAU online account management to improve customer service and efficiencies, implemented new customer programs for environmental sustainability such as the carbon neutral gas offset program and sustainability and climate action plan, and won awards on behalf of the City of Palo Alto Utilities for leadership in utilities safety and operations, smart energy program structure, and the customer experience; and WHEREAS, Dean has strengthened the Utilities Department’s recruitment, retention, succession preparation and strategic planning initiatives, mentored and trained team members to provide the highest quality services for the Palo Alto community, emphasizing the importance of integrity and honesty in public service; and WHEREAS, Dean Batchelor is recognized by his peers and City staff for being professional, knowledgeable, dependable and a team player.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto on behalf of the entire City Council do hereby extend its sincere appreciation to Dean Batchelor for his dedication and excellent service rendered to the City. PRESENTED: December 16, 2024 APPROVED: ______________________ Mayor Greer Stone ______________________ ______________________ Vice Mayor Ed Lauing Council Member Pat Burt ______________________ ______________________ Council Member Lydia Kou Council Member Julie Lythcott-Haims ______________________ ______________________ Council Member Greg Tanaka Council Member Vicki Veenker ATTEST: ______________________ City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________ ______________________ City Manager City Attorney
Proclamation