HomeMy WebLinkAboutSR - RES-10852 - COMMENDATION FOURTEEN YEARS SERVICERESOLUTION NO. 10852
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
EXPRESSING OUR APPRECIATION TO JOHN W.
SIBLEY FOR PROVIDING NEARLY 50 YEARS OF
PUBLIC SERVICE, WITH THE LAST 14 YEARS OF
PROVIDEING LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF ORANGE.
John W. Sibley
Distinguished City Manager
WHEREAS, John W. Sibley, born in Los Angeles, California, proudly served in the
United States Air Force, 1966 to 1971. Soon after, he entered the public sector in the early
1970's working for the City of Villa Park as an Intern and then Tustin, while earning a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Cal Poly Pomona and a Master's
Degree in Public Administration from California State University at Fullerton.
WHEREAS, John held several important management roles within the County of
Orange organization for 25 years, prior to his hiring by the City of Orange as Assistant City
Manager in 2001. His wealth of knowledge and experience proved valuable as he accepted
the Interim City Manager position in 2005, with a City Council appointment three months
later to Orange City Manager.
WHEREAS, during John's 14 year tenure with the City of Orange, he led the
Executive Team in the delivery of many projects, programs, and services that improved the
quality of life for more than 139,000 residents and 16,000 local businesses. His philosophy
of providing the highest level of customer service helped Orange maintain the reputation for
not only being business - friendly, but also a great place to live.
WHEREAS, John's financial and development leadership was key in formulating
effective business retention strategies, vital to ensuring that economic development projects
became a reality after the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency. John has helped to pave
the way for Orange's continued financial growth, stability and economic success.
WHEREAS, with John at the helm, Orange residents now enjoy numerous amenities
and services, most notably the Orange Public Library and History Center, the Sports Center
at Grijalva Park, the Chapman/Tustin Street widening project, the Santa Fe Depot pedestrian
undercrossing, the Railroad Quiet Zone designation, Fred Barrera Park, Serrano Park, Steve
Ambriz Memorial Park, and six miles of new bike trail along the Santiago Creek. His
accomplishments also include major private development projects such as The Outlets at
Orange rebranding; the Riverbend Housing Project; two Best Buy Stores; the revitalization of
the Old Towne Plaza Commercial District; and the growth of Chapman University, St.
Joseph Hospital, UCI Medical Center, and Children's Hospital of Orange County.
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