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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO KAREN HOLMAN FOR
OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE
PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Karen Holman has served the City of Palo Alto as a member of the Planning and
Transportation Commission for over eight years from August 2001 to December 2009; whereupon she
served as Chair for 2 years from August 2006 through August 2008, and served as Vice-Chair from
August 2005 through August 2006; and
WHEREAS, Karen Holman has actively provided insightful input and thorough analysis for
significant land use policy recommendations; including the Zoning Ordinance Update, the South of
Forest Area Coordinated Area Plan Phase 2, the Stanford University Development Agreement, the
Single Family Individual Review Guidelines, and the Baylands Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, Karen Holman has advocated for a fair and transparent process for Planning and
Transportation Commission review of all items brought before the Commission and, in doing so, helped
restore the public trust in the City review process; and
WHEREAS, Karen Holman, as Chair of the Commission, structured efficient meetings and enabled
effective public discourse, and established Planning and Transportation Commission subcommittees to
work on various methods of improving City processes, such as evaluating requirements for Planned
Community zonings and exceptions and variances and improving staff and Commission effectiveness;
and
WHEREAS, Karen Holman has been a consistent and strong proponent of preserving the character
ofthe community and individual neighborhoods by requiring confonnitywith the City's Comprehensive
Plan and all City regulations and supporting compatibility of new construction, provision of private and
common open space, and retention of existing housing, particularly older, small units; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto wishes to acknowledge and thank Karen Holman for her efforts
to improve this community through her substantial dedication as a member of the Planning and
Transportation Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE 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 Karen
Holman for her faithful and excellent service rendered to the City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 11,2010
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AYES: BURT, ESPINOSA, HOLMAN, KLEIN, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID, SHEPHERD,
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