HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-01- HPSB MinutesHISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of November 1, 2022
(The subject meeting was conducted via teleconference
pursuant to Assembly Bill 361)
CALL TO ORDER:
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair Hough, Members Hansen, Miller, Rosenow.
Absent: Vice Chair Nelson
Staff Present: Ken Lyon - HPO / Principal Planner/, Sarah Yoon – HPO / Associate
Planner, Christopher Hadwin - Director of Planning Services.
REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA: The Agenda was available for public access at
the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) by 6:00 pm on Thursday,
October 27, 2022, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and
procedures.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
Motion by Miller, seconded by Hansen, to accept the agenda as presented.
AYES: Hansen, Hough, Miller, Rosenow
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nelson
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There were no public comments.
Introduction of the new Historic Preservation Officer (HPO) – Sarah Yoon
Introduction and presentation by the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) – Patti
Garcia.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
- October 11, 2022 HSPB MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Historic Site Preservation Board Minutes of October
11, 2022, as corrected.
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November 1, 2022
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Motion by Miller, seconded by Rosenow to approve the minutes of October 11, 2022 as
corrected.
AYES: Miller, Hansen, Hough, Rosenow.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Nelson.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (none.)
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (none.)
4. NEW BUSINESS: (none.)
5. DISCUSSIONS:
5.A. 2023 PRESERVATION MATTERS SYMPOSIUM (Hansen)
Symposium: Subcommittee for 2023 Preservation Matters is Member Hansen, and Vice-Chair
Nelson. Member Hansen summarized the progress to date. The symposium title will be “A
Mirage Becomes an Oasis, Water and Tourism in Greater Palm Springs” and will be held on
April 29/30 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Sponsorship will be pursued this year.
Principal Planner Lyon noted that any expenses for which a sponsorship is confirmed (i.e. F &
B, printing, or other expenses) will be written/paid by the City and the sponsor will pay the City
(not directly to the City’s vendors) and can be considered a charitable contribution.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Member Hansen asked about the City’s status regarding in-person meetings.
Planning Director Hadwin informed the board of recent City Council discussions on the topic
and that the City is in the process of establishing procedures for returning to in-person meetings.
Logistical feasibility for hybrid meetings is still being discussed. A return to in-person meetings
is not mandatory but at the discretion of the individual boards.
The topic of in-person meetings will be discussed at the next HSPB meeting in December.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Principal Planner Lyon noted the need to develop a community training/guide on the topic of
writing a historic resources report. The training/guide would provide clarity on the differences
between the local level criteria and the national level criteria for designation and explain how to
fully address the local level criteria in the historic resources report for local designation.
Principal Planner Lyon informed the board that the “House of Tomorrow” recently sold.
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November 1, 2022
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ADJOURNMENT: The Historic Site Preservation Board adjourned to its regularly scheduled
meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., in the Large Conference Room at City
Hall.