Resolution
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO AMY FRENCH UPON HER RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Amy French began her career with the City of Palo Alto in April 1998 and has provided exemplary service throughout her 26-plus year career in the Planning, Community Services, and Fire Departments in the 1980s; and
WHEREAS, Amy served as liaison to the Historic Resources Board, Planning and Transportation Commission, and Architectural Review Board for multiple terms; and facilitated the ARB Awards program in 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020; and
WHEREAS, Amy was responsible for important work related to the Comprehensive Plan and Housing Element ; NVCAP; zoning updates implementing state laws, including: accessory dwelling units and SB9; identifying priority development areas; and, developing revisions to retail ground floor regulations; and
WHEREAS, Amy exemplified leadership in establishing green building policies, the Individual Review and Retail Revitalization programs, leading the Santa Clara County Association of Planning Officials, and providing training programs, including Architecture 101; and
WHEREAS, Amy served in Planning leadership roles as the Manager of Current Planning and the Interim Assistant Director before serving as Chief Planning Official overseeing Long Range Planning and Current Planning; Amy also served as Code Enforcement Supervisor, when the Leaf Blower Enforcement Program was launched in Planning; and
WHEREAS, Amy has contributed to community achievements including Single Story Overlay Eichler tracts, Eichler Neighborhood Design and Professorville Guidelines, and in 2023, brought for th National Register eligible historic properties to the Historic Resources Board for nominations to the City’s local historic inventory; and
WHEREAS, Amy is commended as a mentor who has trained many new planners who have moved into manage rial roles; and has earned the respect of her colleagues through her personable nature, depth of knowledge, and ability to collaborate with individuals across the organization and will be greatly missed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby gratefully records and extends its sincere appreciation to Amy French for her dedication and excellent service rendered to the City.
PRESENTED: October 7, 2024
APPROVED:
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Mayor Greer Stone
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Vice Mayor Ed Lauing Council Member Pat Burt
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Council Member Lydia Kou Council Member Julie Lythcott-Haims
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Council Member Greg Tanaka Council Member Vicki Veenker
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Manager City Attorney