CC Resolution 13209 - Commending John Burchfiel Upon his Retirement RESOLUTION NO. 13209
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
COMMENDING JOHN BURCHFIEL FOR MORE THAN SEVEN YEARS OF DEDICATED
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF CAMPBELL UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, John Burchfiel began his career with the City of Campbell in January 2017 as
Senior Public Works Inspector in the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, for a career spanning over 45 years, John has worked in both the private sector for
16 years and in local government public service for 29 years including the past seven years in
the City of Campbell; and
WHEREAS, as John joined the City of Campbell, he brought along his extensive knowledge of
pavement treatment and best practices to apply to all Public Works projects; and
WHEREAS, during his time in Public Works, John became a mentor and valuable support to his
team members, whether in the office or in the field; and
WHEREAS, John was instrumental in defining the role of inspection by contributing to the
standards of operation procedures for projects in the construction phase; and
WHEREAS, among his higher profile projects were the pavement resurfacing projects on
Winchester Boulevard and Camden Avenue and the construction of the John D. Morgan Park
All-Inclusive Playground; and
WHEREAS, John assured work in the public right-of-way was constructed safely and to City
standards; and
WHEREAS, as the Senior Public Works Inspector, John would be stern but fair to contractors,
calm when issues arose, empathetic when connecting with people, and always place importance
on building good relationships; and
WHEREAS, John has demonstrated a high regard for the service and commitment to improve
the streets of Campbell and has been a valued and contributing member of the Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell does
hereby express its appreciation to John Burchfiel for more than seven years of dedicated,
professional, and valuable service to the Campbell community and best wishes for a fulfilling
retirement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bybee, Furtado, Scozzola, Lopez, Landry
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
APPROVED:
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ATTEST: '�/,� Susan M. Landry, ayor
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Andrea Sanders, ( Clerk