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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 5395 CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK December 15, 2014 The Honorable City Council Palo Alto, California Adoption of Three Resolutions of the Council Expressing Appreciation to Arthur Keller for His Service on the Planning and Transportation Commission, to Lee Lippert for His Service on the Architectural Review Board, and to Clare Malone-Prichard for Her Service on the Architectural Review Board ATTACHMENTS:  Attachment A: Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Arthur Keller for His Service on the Planning and Transportation Commission (DOC)  Attachment B: Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Lee Lippert for His Service on the Architectural Review Board (DOC)  Attachment C: Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Clare Malone-Prichard for Her Service on the Architectural Review Board (DOC) Department Head: Beth Minor, Acting City Clerk Page 2 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ARTHUR E. KELLER WHEREAS, Arthur E. Keller has served the City of Palo Alto as a member of the Planning and Transportation Commission for over eight years from August, 2006 to November, 2014 and as Vice Chair from 2013 to 2014, and served with distinctive energy, passion, dedication, intelligence and good humor; and WHEREAS, Arthur E. Keller has actively provided insightful input and thorough analysis of land use policy recommendations and contributed to the Planning and Transportation Commission's efforts to update the 1998 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, Arthur E. Keller worked diligently on the Planning and Transportation Commission's subcommittee to update the draft Transportation Element; and WHEREAS, Arthur E. Keller was passionate about principles of good urban design and environmental sustainability and community planning, using his background as a computer scientist to apply data analysis to public policy and recommendations made by the Planning and Transportation Commission; and WHEREAS, Arthur E. Keller was faithful to his roots in his neighborhood association, always sensitive to, and sometimes skeptical about the potential impact of development on quality of life and the character of Palo Alto's residential neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, Arthur E. Keller exemplified the values of public service while he maintained an active professional and business career as a computer science researcher, expert witness for intellectual property litigation, advisor to high-tech start-ups and leader of the IEEE Voting Systems Standards Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby gratefully records and extends their sincere appreciation and the appreciation of the community to Arthur E. Keller for his faithful and excellent service rendered to the City of Palo Alto. INTRODUCED AND PASSED: December 15, 2014 ATTEST: APPROVED: ___________________ ______________________ City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________ ______________________ City Attorney City Manager RESOLUTION 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: APPROVED: ___________________ ______________________ City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________ ______________________ City Attorney City Manager RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO CLARE MALONE PRICHARD WHEREAS, Clare Malone Prichard has served as a member of the Architectural Review Board for more than nine years and provided excellent leadership in her roles as Chair for three years and Vice Chair for two years; and WHEREAS, Clare Malone Prichard gave tirelessly of h er time and talents to guide the development of the community in order to ensure a high standard of development was achieved and contributed to the establishment of the City’s Green Building Ordinance and the Architectural Review Board’s Awards Program; and WHEREAS, Clare Malone Prichard brought a comprehensive approach to project review, she used her planning skills, architectural knowledge and urban design ideas, combined with her knowledge and understanding of Palo Alto, to improve many important and highly visible mixed use, commercial and residential projects; and WHEREAS, Clare Malone Prichard used her expertise and academic training in architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, and her practical experience as an architect to suggest creative and pragmatic solutions to assist property owners in the development of their commercial and residential properties; and WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto acknowledges and thanks Clare Malone Prichard for her personal commitment and civic pride, her significant personal efforts and vision, and her substantial dedication as a member of the Architectural Review Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby gratefully records and extends their sincere appreciation to Clare Malone Prichard for her faithful and excellent services rendered. INTRODUCED AND PASSED: December 15, 2014 ATTEST: APPROVED: ___________________ ______________________ City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________ ______________________ City Attorney City Manager