HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 3708RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
STEPHEN ANTHONY EMSLIE UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Steve Emslie served the residents of Palo Alto as Director of Planning & Community
Environment from February 4, 2002 to April 30, 2008 and as Deputy City Manager from May 1, 2008 to
March 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, prior to the City of Palo Alto, Steve served in planning positions for the cities of Martinez,
Rolling Hills Estates, Saratoga, San Leandro, and San Jose; and
WHEREAS, Steve provided leadership in the nonprofit community by serving as director on the Board of
InnVision from 2002 to 2006, and currently serves as a director for the Palo Alto YMCA, including as the Y’s
President from 2011 to 2012 and receiving the Red Triangle Award in 2012, and also currently serves as a director
and president-elect for the Palo Alto Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, Steve directed significant community projects in Palo Alto, such as the Forest Area
Coordinated Area Plan, implementation of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan’s Zoning Ordinance update,
Campus for Jewish Life, Opportunity Center, Bridge Housing at 901 San Antonio, Eden Family Housing at
801 Alma, Tree House at 488 W. Charleston, update to the 2004 Housing Element, Town and Country
Center Expansion and Revitalization, Charleston-Arastradero Road Corridor Plan, Alma Plaza,
Development Center Blueprint Initiative, Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Commission, and High Speed Rail;
and
WHEREAS, Steve collaborated with Stanford University to complete the Stanford/Palo Alto playing
fields Mayfield Development Agreement, Stanford University Medical Center Development Agreement and
several developments at the Stanford Research Park; and
WHEREAS, Steve partnered with the Palo Alto Unified School District to lead the Cubberley
Community Center Task Force and as staff liaison to the City-School Liaison Committee; and
WHEREAS, Steve performed all of the aforementioned tasks in an intelligent, diplomatic and
professional fashion, always seeking census and ensuring the greater good was always at the forefront of
each discussion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby
recognizes Stephen Anthony Emslie, a Palo Alto resident, father, husband, mentor and great guy for his 11
years of public service and contributions to the City of Palo Alto.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney City Manager