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Adoption of Resolution Commending Alexander Nguyen for His Service to the City of Alameda as Assistant City Manager. (City Manager)
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CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. _____
COMMENDING ALEXANDER NGUYEN FOR HIS SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF ALAMEDA AS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
WHEREAS, Alexander Nguyen began his service to the City of Alameda on July 6, 2011 as Deputy City Manager and was promoted to Assistant City Manager on February 10, 2013; and
WHEREAS, with his keen understanding of the public's concerns, Alexander Nguyen increased community engagement by placing Alamedans at the center of the City's work, improving upon the City's outreach to residents, ensuring community input on projects, and using technology to assist residents in communicating with their government; and
WHEREAS, Alexander Nguyen fulfilled the role of the Public Information Officer, increasing City Hall's formal communication with residents and the Media as well as providing all better access to information; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure with the City, Alexander Nguyen revamped the City's website to streamline content and make it more accessible to the public; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to increase government transparency and efficiency, Alexander Nguyen led the efforts in initiating a City-wide records retention policy and records management program; and
WHEREAS, through his insightful directives and innovative recommendations, Alexander Nguyen led the efforts in taking the first steps toward modernizing the City's Information Technology Infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Alexander Nguyen provided a thorough analysis of the City's lobbying efforts and streamlined contracts to better suit the City's long-term needs; and
WHEREAS, through his collaborative approach and calm demeanor, Alexander Nguyen was committed to improving employee engagement and morale, smoothing the transitions caused by the restructuring of the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, Alexander Nguyen has been a strong advocate for the City's disaster preparedness program and coordinated efforts to transform the City's approach to resiliency and improve upon the City's emergency operations; and
WHEREAS, Alexander Nguyen brought a large dose of humor and humility to his work, maintained an open door policy with his colleagues, anxiously awaits the enactment of the back yard farm animal ordinance, and will be greatly missed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Alameda does hereby express its sincere appreciation for Alexander Nguyen's years of service to the Alameda community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Alameda does hereby congratulate Alexander Nguyen on his many accomplishments as Assistant City Manager and wishes him well in his future endeavors.
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting assembled on the 21st day of April, 2015, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this 22nd day of April, 2015.
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Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
City of Alameda
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Janet C. Kern, City Attorney