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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO JULIA MASER
FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
WHEREAS, Julia Maser served the City of Palo Alto as a
member of the Architectural Review Board from October 1990 to
October 1996 and served as Chairperson from October 1992 to October
1993 and from October 1994 to October 1996; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Architectural Review Board,
Julia Maser served on various committees, including the ARB Design
Awards Committee, the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, the
Community Design Subcommittee, and the Downtown Parking Garage
Committee; and
WHEREAS, Julia Maser unselfishly contributed her
architectural knowledge, offered her understanding of .Palo Alto
issues, shared her optimism onthe opportunities for Palo Alto,
provided expertise in design and architectural detailing, and
specifically maintained a position of support for design excellence
and innovation in Palo Alto; and
WHEREAS, Julia Maser's significant personal contributions
were made in the interest of guiding the development of the
community, and she was always willing to work with applicants to
solve design issues in a constructive manner while adhering to the
design standards for review established in the Architectural Review
Board ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Julia Maser was the Board's unofficial
photographer and took approximately 2,000 pictures during her years
of office; and
WHEREAS, Julia Maser was instrumental in and supportive
of resolving design issues that took into account both the public
perception of projects and needs of the applicant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto wishes to acknowledge and
thank Julia Maser for her commitment and pride in the community and
her significant efforts and dedication as a member of the
Architectural Review Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the
City of Palo Alto hereby gratefully records and extends its sincere
appreciation and the appreciation of the community to Julia Maser.
for her faithful and excellent service rendered to the City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 21, 1997
AYES: ANDERSEN, EAKINS, FAZZINO,'HUBER, KNISS, MCCOWN, ROSENBAUM,
SCHNEIDER, WHEELER
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Clerk
APPRO
C y Attorney