APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER NOEL GALLO
RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING BRIAN CARTHAN
FOR 36 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
OAKLAND
WHEREAS, Brian Carthan, Park Services Manager, is retiring after 36 years of outstanding service to the City of Oakland; and
WHEREAS, in 1987, Brian Carthan started his career with the City of Oakland, as a Park Attendant in the Office of Parks Recreation Department, later becoming a Gardener II and working at the Lakeside Nursery performing duties as a Chrysanthemum specialist ; and
WHEREAS, in 1989, Brian Carthan worked for two years for the Port of Oakland as a Gardener III, maintaining the landscaped areas surrounding the Oakland Airport ; and
WHEREAS, in 1990, Brian Carthan became a Park Supervisor I and was responsible for landscape maintenance activities in the North Oak land and Central Oakland parks, libraries, and other City of Oakland properties; and
WHEREAS, in 1991, Brian Carthan assisted Oaklanders affected by the Oakland Firestorm by assisting at the “One Stop Shop”, a location in North Oakland that provided information to assist with recovery; and
WHEREAS, in 2006, Brian Carthan became a Park Supervisor II and developed the Parks “Hub System”, a tool for organizing and deploying park maintenance activities in a more efficient and effect manner; and
WHEREAS, from 2011 thru 2014, Brian Carthan served as a Regent for the National Recreation and Parks Association’s Maintenance Management School and taught “Total Resource Management” to attendees from western states. In his final year, Brian Carthan was elected the Chairperson of the school; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, Brian Carthan became the Manager for the Parks and Tree Services Division, with a span of control over all Parks and Tree maintenance activities; and
2 WHEREAS, from 2014 to 2018, Brian Carthan was selected to become a Facilities and Grounds Committee member for the American Public Works Association, whose mission is to provide APWA members with the resources for exchanging and developing ideas, information, skills, knowledge, and technologies for the operation, management, and maintenance of public buildings, grounds, and parks; and
WHEREAS, Brian Carthan created a culture of developing leaders in the Parks and Tree Services Division that provides good customer service to the residents and visitors of Oakland ; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby commends and thanks Brian Carthan for 36 years of tireless and dedicated public service to the City and for his many contributions to the Parks & Trees Division of the Oakland Public Works Department ; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Council, City leadership, and the City of Oakland extend their heartfelt congratulations on Brian Carthan’s retirement and wish him success and fulfillment in the next phase of
; and be it
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - FIFE, GALLO, JENKINS, KALB, KAPLAN, RAMACHANDRAN, REID, AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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