RES-10689 Loyal Service Appreciation For Carolyn V CaveccheRESOLUTION NO. 10689
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO MAYOR CAROLYN V. CAVECCHE
COMMENDING HER FOR HER TWELVE YEARS
OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE
RESIDENTS OF ORANGE.
WHEREAS, Carolyn was first elected to the Orange City Council in a special
election in June 2001. She was then re- elected in November 2002, and served as Mayor pro
tem from 2003 until 2006. She was elected Mayor in November 2006 and subsequently re-
elected Mayor in 2008 and 2010; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn first became active in Orange City government when she asked
City Hall to pass an ordinance restricting the display of "Matter Harmful to Minors" in local
stores. That led to an appointment on the City's Community Video Advisory Board. She
continued to work for the families of Orange on library issues, serving seven years on the
Orange Public Library Board of Trustees before being elected to the city council; and
WHEREAS, since being elected, Carolyn has developed a strong interest and love
for infrastructure and public works needs. Carolyn has represented the Third District on the
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors for nine years, serving
as Chairman of the Board in 2007, as well as serving on the Southern California Regional
Rail Authority (Metrolink) Board of Directors, and the Foothill- Eastern Transportation
Corridor Agency Board; and
WHEREAS, her strong analytical skills have helped her to become very adept and
knowledgeable in regional transportation. She was named the 2007 Woman of the Year by
the Orange County Women in Transportation Seminar, the 2007 Elected Official of the Year
for the State of California by the California Transportation Foundation, the 2009
Transportation Leader of the Year by Mobility 21, and she was named the 2011 Elected
Official of the Year by the American Council of Engineering Companies; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Cavecche has achieved leadership on both a city and a regional
level. She has represented Orange at the Orange County Sanitation District, Orange County
Vector Control District, North Net Fire Training Joint Powers Authority, Santa Ana River
Flood Protection Agency, Orange County Emergency Medical Care Committee, City Audit
Committee, Cities - Schools Coordinating Committee, and served as Chairman of the Orange
County City Selections Committee; and
WHEREAS, our neighborhoods and business community were always her top
priorities. She championed the creation of the BEST Committee, the On- The -House
program, the deferral of development fees, our railroad Quiet Zone and the Neighborhood
Improvement Program, as well as introducing ordinances addressing Boarding Houses, Day
Laborers, Graffiti, Sober - Living Facilities, and Loud Parties, all in an effort to keep Orange
as one of the best cities in Orange County to live in and do business in. She received the
Orange Chamber of Commerce Award for exceptional economic development results in
2007 and 2012; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn has never been shy about letting everyone know that Orange is
the "Best City in Orange County ". She was willing to speak and give an update on the City
of Orange to anyone who would listen. She was a sought out and frequent speaker for many
community organizations. Over 1000 local third graders and scouts participated in Carolyn's
Learn about City Hall -Mock City Council" program during her time as Mayor; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Cavecche has guided the City through the worst economic crisis
since the Great Depression, ending her tenure with the first budget surplus in five years. Her
diligence, stewardship, and constant attention to the bottom line, as well as a willingness to
look outside the box and consider previously unconsidered options was key to Orange
remaining a strong, viable community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the entire City Council, City
Manager, and staff members extend their sincere appreciation to Mayor Carolyn V. Cavecche
for her leadership and commitment during her twelve years on the Orange City Council. Our
heartfelt gratitude to Mayor Cavecche for improving the quality of life in our City, and for
adding to the City's rich history by being only the second woman elected to the city council
in the City's 124 -year history, and the first woman in our history to hold all three offices:
Council Member, Mayor pro tem, and Mayor.
ADOPTED this 27 day of November, 2012.
ATTEST:
Mary, y, City C1 , of Orange
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of
the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 27 day of November 2012, by
the following vote:
AYES:COUNCILMEMBERS:Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche, Bilodeau, Dumitru
NOES:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
Mary urp ,City Cler ange