HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmployee Recognition - July 2008CITY OF PALM DESERT
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Carlos Ortega, City Manager
Date: August 28, 2008
Subject: EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION — MONTH OF JULY, 2008
Attached is a list of employees who will receive an Employee Recognition Award for the
month of July, 2008. They will be recognized at the City Council meeting on August 28. A
letter of congratulations has been sent to them requesting their attendance at the Council
meeting.
Each one will be recognized for their achievement and a gift card will be awarded to them.
CARLOS ORTEGA
City Manager
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EMPLOYEE NOMINATED BY REASON FOR RECOGNITION
Brad Chuck Mark Greenwood Innovation - Cost Savings and Improved
Spencer Knight Efficiency. Mr. Chuck developed and implemented a
drainage swale to eliminate an ongoing flooding problem
in the north wing of City Hall. He worked with the
landscape maintenance contractor to install this timely
and cost-effective improvement that complements the
landscaping in the surrounding area. This level of work
goes well beyond the expectations for a Landscape
Inspector, and he is to be commended for his efforts.
Miguel Garcia Spencer Knight Innovation - Improved City Image. Mr. Garcia
has managed Landscape Maintenance Area 7, which
includes the Lighting and Landscape Assessment
Districts. The districts have gone through an extended
period of challenging times which created an abnormal
number of complaints. Mr. Garcia has continued to
consistently deliver excellent customer service. A letter
of appreciation was received from residents of The Glens
thanking Miguel for addressing their concerns and
indicating "...what a positive image he projects for Palm
Desert." He is to be commended for providing such
excellent customer service.
Veronica Tapia Ruth Ann Moore Excellence in Teamwork Ms. Tapia and Ms.
Cathy Walker Walker worked together on the design and
implementation of a new Project Form. In addition, they
provided training to staff on the use of the new form.
This form allows staff to calculate various project
expenses including staff time and benefits, CPI
adjustments for ongoing yearly expenses, and public
safety requirements for new projects. Because of their
collective efforts, the City Council and staff will have a
complete and concise picture of a project, and they are to
be commended for their efforts.
Johnny Terfehr Letter from resident Innovation - Improved City Image. A letter was
received from a resident thanking Mr. Terfehr for his
involvement in cleaning up her neighborhood. She
indicates that he has always been professional,
knowledgeable, and helpful in every way. "The City of
Palm Desert should be very proud to have Mr. Terfehr on
their team." Johnny is to be congratulated for his efforts
and for providing excellent customer service.
July, 2008, Employee Recognition Award Recipients