HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 04152008 - 2008/219 IN THE MATTER OF RECOGNIZING RESOLUTION NO.2008/219
ROBERT H.DRAKE
UPON HIS 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COUNTY
AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Bob Drake began his career with Contra Costa County on February 27, 1978 as a Planner I and
due to his stealthy performance on the Social Indicators Study, was lucky to survive Proposition 13;
and
WHEREAS, Bob is highly respected within the Department and is frequently sought out for advice; always
gives freely of his own time, thoroughly researches issues, uses sound judgment, has encyclopedic
knowledge of the planning Feld,exceptional written skills,and excels as a supervisor and trainer;and
WHEREAS,Bob's abilities.to analyze policy and code;foresee inconsistencies and processing difficulties,and
develop procedures or other solutions'-Are valuable assets; lie is the master in the arcane area of
determining lot legality and is an gxpert on the Subdivision Map Act;and
WHEREAS, Bob has bedrt phSible for numerotis, extrd,inely complex and controversial projects, including
the then seemi"igly n6yer`ending,, e.ttencourt Ranch, Wiedemann Ranch Residential Community,
Alamo Summit, Alaniia'Springs, Black-Oak Estates, And other similarly difficult and challenging
projects Arch `have required patience, persistence and a measure of good humor for successful
completion plus_�is'initiative and dedication in assisting other.Departments such as being the lead
County,todrdiriator and the primary author of the thorough evaluation and, report prepared for the
BoardO4 consi lermtiprrof the Code Enforcement issues oil Quimby Island and Salisbury Island;and
WHEREAS;"Bob s:'skills are not.limited to planning; he has MacGyveresque:survival skills, which were
utiliigd late one evening when he was locked in an outdoor courtyard between County buildings and
waq'hble to=fashion a contraption to unlock Ute.door...from the inside, his tireless devotion to duty
plai;gd_him itt a-position to prevent a vandalism attempt on-the Comity Administration Building; and
he decarne the Department hero when he discovered that water was leaking from the ceiling in the late
evert.
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, Savin a significant. pomoh of the Department's,records and saving.;the County many
sands of dollars and ..
WHEREAom {x)ed Karaoke sm ed ,
ed player in Northern California. Ping Pong tournaments; he is an
It g especially Cole Porter tunes; sadly,:during.the holiday season,he's been
officially '&ounilad`by the De'partment's Safety Officer from performing his renowned leaps and
somersau19. idl`his elf costume; and, he had an incredibly strong arm in--softball but his accuracy left
something td,be desirb& as evidenced by.Bob hitting_a County runner in the noggin rounding third for
home plate!antler
WHEREAS, Bob is legendary among staff for his ability*to argue the pros and cons on the meaning and
application of various aspects dfheFZoning Ordinance;and
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WHEREAS, Bob's dedication to the County And to"true highest.standards in the planning profession are
reflected in the lengthy hours he works,with his office light commonly being the last one to turn off in
the North Wing of the County Administration Building;
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors does hereby
honor Robert H. Drake and gives their full appreciation for his 30 years of dedicated and exemplary
service to the County an its citizens.
FEDERAL D.GLOVER
Chair
District V Supervisor
N GIOIA / GAYLE,#.OILKEMA
D'st I Supervisor District II Supervisor
ARY N.PIEPHO 8 SUSAN A.BO.NILLA
District III Supervisor - District IV Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action
tnken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supemimrs on
the date shown:
A- A'rl'ESTED: April 15,2008
YWIN C:ULLEN,Clerk or the Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator
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�s By Deputy