HomeMy WebLinkAboutP EMPLOYEE OF YEAR 02-22-05
AGENDA REPORT
Agenda Item
Reviewed:
City Manager
Finance Director
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2005
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM:HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: EMPLOYEE SHOWCASE - 2004 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
SUMMARY:
This is a presentation "Showcasing" the City's Employee of the Year as related to the
City's Employee Showcase Program,
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a presentation from the Chief of Police "showcasing" David Kanoti, the City's
Employee of the Year and present a proclamation,
FISCAL IMPACT: NONE
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Several years ago the City implemented a program entitled "Employee Showcase", The
purpose of the program is to allow the City Council and the public to recognize City
employees for outstanding accomplishments, service, and/or conduct that is above and
beyond the duties and/or requirements of their job, Once each year the employee
"showcased" is the employee that has been selected by his/her peers as the Employee of
the Year.
The individual selected as "Employee of the Year" is recognized as a model to other
City employees and has performed in an exceptional manner; he/she has performed
work that is outstanding in comparison to the standard, Achievements may reflect dollar
savings, system benefits, increased productivity or streamlining of procedures or
techniques,
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Examples of exceptional performance/service include (but are not limited to):
. Superior contribution on a short-term project
. An act of heroism
. A scientific achievement or major discovery
. A program, procedure or process that results in significant cost savings
. Outstanding customer service/outstanding service to the community
. Fostering cooperation and/or exceptional team efforts
. Valuing diversity
. Demonstration of creativity and innovation offering continuous improvement
. Exemplary acts of service
. Promoting the City
. Dedication and hard work that enables or assists the work of their fellow
employees
For calendar year 2004 David Kanoti was name the City of Tustin's Employee of the
Year. He was honored for his exceptional performance at our annual Employee Service
Award luncheon,
Arlene Marks Gibbs, SPHR
Director of Human Resources
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ÐAVEKANOTI
2004 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
WHEREAS, Dave Kanoti joined the Tustin Police Deparhnent in March of 1989
as a Police Dispatcher and quickly became known for his smooth, patient and
professional tone in the communications center; and
WHEREAS, Dave has an innate ability to remain calm during emergencies -
saving countless lives over the past 15 years; thus, being awarded the 'Life Saving'
award; and
WHEREAS, By performing with uhnost professionalism and dedication, Dave
has distinguished himself among fellow employees, and community residents, Most
notably, Dave, has been named the TPOA Civilian Employee of the Year on six (6)
separate occasions and despite his accomplishments has remained humble and loyal to
his profession and co-workers; and
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Tustin
hereby recognize and congratulate EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR, DAVE KANOTI, for
enhancing the quality of life in Tustin through his competent and committed
contributions and extend our appreciation; we hereby affix our signatures this 22nd day
of February, 2005.