HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2023-120 - Commending Kimberly Niemer for Outstanding Service to the City of ReddingRI T Y O F
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C A L I F O R:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-120
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
COMMENDING KIMBERLY NIEMER FOR OUTSTANDING DEDICATED
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF REDDING
WHEREAS, Kimberly Niemer began her career with the City of Redding on November 4, 1996, and has
served as Personnel Analyst, Management Assistant to the City Manager, and Director of Community Services;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Niemer has effectively and expertly managed the direction, organization, and operation
of the Buildings and Facilities Maintenance Division, Communications Division, Parks Maintenance Division,
Shasta Public Libraries, Redding Tourism, Redding Convention Center, Recreation Division, the Redding
Aquatic Center, Martin Luther King Center; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure with the City of Redding, Ms. Niemer was instrumental in leading a
number of projects and programs for the City of Redding, such as:
• Martin Luther King Jr. Center
• Turtle Bay East, Nur Pon and Kum Bay
Xerel Open Space Areas
• Community Creek Clean-up
• City of Redding Communications Team
• Art in Public Places Program
• Sculpture Park at City Hall
• Big League Dreams
• Aquatic Center
• Sundial Bridge Opening and 10 -Year
Celebration
• Opening of the new Burney Library
• Redding Skate Park
• The Park at Carnegie Park
• Martin Luther King Jr. Center
• Turtle Bay East, Nur Pon and Kum Bay
Xerel Open Space Areas
• Community Creek Clean-up
• City of Redding Communications Team
• Art in Public Places Program
• Sculpture Park at City Hall
• Big League Dreams
• Aquatic Center
• Sundial Bridge Opening and 10 -Year
Celebration
• Opening of the new Burney Library
• Redding Skate Park
• The Park at Carnegie Park
• Numerous Parks and Trails Projects
• Fantasy Fountain at Kids Kingdom
• Kids Kingdom II
• South City Park Activation Plan
• Highland Park
• Salt Creek Heights Park
• Park Host Housing
• Grant Awards for Panorama Park
• Farmers Market Rebranding and Sponsorship
• Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory
Commission
• Youth Scholarship Fund
• Bureaucracy Buster initiative
• Lean -In -Circle for City of Redding staff
• Numerous Parks and Trails Projects
• Fantasy Fountain at Kids Kingdom
• Kids Kingdom II
• South City Park Activation Plan
• Highland Park
• Salt Creek Heights Park
• Park Host Housing
• Grant Awards for Panorama Park
• Farmers Market Rebranding and Sponsorship
• Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory
Commission
• Youth Scholarship Fund
• Bureaucracy Buster initiative
• Lean -In -Circle for City of Redding staff
WHEREAS, in addition to her busy schedule, Ms. Niemer has also demonstrated outstanding community
leadership in the following areas:
• Northern Valley Catholic Social Service Board of Directors
• University Preparatory School Board
• Founding Member of the Healthy Shasta Board and President
• Manzanita School Site Council
• Association of American University Women Board of Directors
WHEREAS, in performance of her duties and responsibilities, Ms. Niemer has always served the City of
Redding with pride, professionalism, and distinction while providing a high level of integrity and a focus on the
community and its citizens; and in recognition of her exemplary leadership skills;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding hereby
expresses its deep appreciation to Kimberly Niemer for her dedication, enthusiasm, and the countless and long-
lasting contributions she has made to Shasta County, the City of Redding, and its citizens, and wishes her future
success and happiness as she retires from public service.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Redding on the 21 st day of November, 2023, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members — Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter and Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ATTEST: t
HARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk
MICHAEL DACQUISTO, Mayor
APPROVED Tq FORM:
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ARRY E. DeWALT, City Attorney