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OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
LEE LIPPERT
WHEREAS, Lee Lippert served on the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) from 2004
through 2012, and as Vice Chair in 2007 and 2011; he served on the Architectural Review Board
(ARB), from January 2012 until his term expired in 2014, and has served on several committees
including the ZOU Design and Environment Committee from 2004 to 2005; the Library Bond
Stakeholders Committee from 2009 to 2011; as the PTC Liaison to Palo Alto Housing Corporation from
2009 to 2010; the Rail Corridor from 2010 to 2011; and as a committee member of the SOFA II and
Public Safety Building Committees from 1997 to 1999 and 2000 to 2002; and
WHEREAS, Lee Lippert contributed his architectural design knowledge and ideas by sharing his
understanding of growth and demand on issues, and his comprehensive approach to project reviews; and
WHEREAS, Lee Lippert provided insightful input and thorough analysis on land use policy
recommendations, including the Baylands, Bicycle & Pedestrian Plans, the Comprehensive Plan,
Housing and Land Use Element updates, California Avenue, traffic calming and improvement projects,
Lytton Gateway PC, Alma Plaza, Stanford University Medical Center Facilities, Campus for Jewish
Life, Edgewood Shopping Center, Elk's Club, the Waste Water Treatment Plant and Emergency Water
Supply Reservoir, Mayfield Development Agreement, Rail Corridor Study, Zoning Ordinance updates,
California Avenue Streetscape Improvements, low income housing projects at Palo Alto Commons, 801
Alma Street (Eden Housing), and the Tree House (Palo Alto Housing Corporation); and
WHEREAS, Lee Lippert brought his expertise and academic training in architecture from Rhode
Island School of Design and has incorporated his years of practical experience as an architect to suggest
creative and pragmatic solutions that assisted property owners in developing their properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby
gratefully records and extends their sincere appreciation, and that of the community to Lee Lippert for
his excellent service rendered.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: December 15,2014
ATTEST:
~ CityClerk
APPRO ED AS TO FORM:
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INTRODUCED AND PASSED: December 15, 2014 ·
AYES: BERMAN, BURT, HOLMAN, KLEIN, KNISS, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID
SHEPHERD
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney City Manager