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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: May 7, 2014 CONSENT AGENDA
SUBJECT: APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION TO ESTABLISH
THE CITY AS A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURSUANT TO
THE NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT.
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Department of Planning Services
SUMMARY
The Certified Local Government (CLG) program is a partnership among local
governments, the State of California and the National Park Service that promotes the
integration of local preservation interests and concerns into local planning and decision-
making as a means of increasing the economic and cultural development of the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION
AGREEMENT FOR THE CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT HISTORIC
PRESERVATION PROGRAM."
PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
On November 12, 2013, the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) recommended
approval of the application for CLG status by the City Council.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The CLG program was established in 1980 by amendment to the Federal National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA). Local jurisdictions may participate in the
CLG program by implementing a local historic preservation program based on state and
federal standards. Most of Palm Spring's historic preservation initiatives already
conform to these standards.
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The CLG program has numerous benefits for participating jurisdictions:
Economic and Funding Benefits.
CLG's are eligible to compete for State grants. Each state is required to pass through
10% of its annual Historic Preservation Fund grant from the National Park Service to
CLG's to fund their preservation activities. In California, the CLG grant program is
competitive for a wide variety of preservation planning activities. This funding can
support activities including completion of a preservation element or plan, a survey, or
preparation of a National Register district application.
Historic Preservation Fund grants are awarded to CLG's on a 60/40 matching basis.
The matching share is a requirement to maintain consistency with other federal
allocations to the state and to ensure standard accountability in fiscal management.
Where preservation is supported by local government policies and incentives, historic
designation can increase property values and pride of place, producing secondary
economic benefits. Revitalization of historic places and adaptive reuse of historic
districts and buildings conserves resources, uses existing infrastructure, generates local
jobs and purchasing, supports small business development and cultural tourism
and enhances quality of life and community character.
Cultural Tourism.
Strengthening Palm Springs as a destination for "Cultural Tourism", a growing segment
of the international tourism market, can also be enhanced by improved support of the
City's historic preservation initiatives through participation in the CLG program.
Eighty-one percent of the 146.4 million U.S. adults who took a trip of 50 miles or more
away from home in the year 2003 were defined as cultural tourists. Cultural/heritage
tourism generates millions of dollars for destination communities in spending on
shopping, food, lodging and other expenses. This can be attributed in part to the fact
that cultural/heritage trips are likely to last seven nights or longer. Here is a comparison
of cultural tourists to the average U.S. traveler:'
• Spend more: $623 vs. $457
• Are more likely to have a graduate degree: 21 percent vs. 19 percent
• Are more likely to spend $1,000+/-: 19 percent vs. 12 percent
• Travel longer: 5.2 nights vs. 3.4 nights
• Travel by air: 19 percent vs. 16 percent
Involvement.
The CLG program encourages and requires participation in the boards, commissions,
and community members in the historic preservation initiatives of the City.
' Sources: Travel Industry Association of America Travel Scope survey 2003; The Historic/Cultural
Traveler, 2003 Edition, TIA and Smithsonian Magazine, updated 2004.
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Technical Assistance.
CLG's are granted access to an on-line "listserv" of CLV cities2, hosted by the State
Office of Historic Preservation (SHPO). This communication tool offers CLG's access to
the sharing of information about preservation issues, training opportunities, publications,
procedures, grants, and a variety of technical assistance to CLGs.
Streamlining.
The use of the National Register/California Register criteria and the Secretary of the
Interior Standards integrates local, state, and federal levels of review on projects before
the HSPB. It brings clarity to the question of what resources are significant when it
comes to CEQA and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Staff believes there are numerous benefits that would flow to the City if it were to pursue
approval as a Certified Local Government under the National Historic Preservation Act
and the California Office of Historic Preservation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
M. Wrgo Wheeler, ACIP David H. Ready
Director of Planning Services City Manager
Attachments:
1. Draft Resolution
2. Certified Local Government Application Materials.
3. Minutes of the HSPB meeting of November 12, 2013.
4. Example of past grants awarded in 2013/14 to other CLG cities
2 Other Southern California Cities that are also CLG's include: Burbank, Calabasas, Colton, Glendale,
Highland, La Quinta, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Norco, Ontario, Pasadena, Pomona, Redondo Beach,
Riverside, Santa Ana, Santa Monica, South Pasadena, Tustin, and West Hollywood.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION AGREEMENT
FOR THE CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Unites States Congress, under the National Historic Preservation Act
of 1966, amended (16 U.S.C. 470), has authorized the establishment of a Certified
Local Government program; and
WHEREAS, the State of California, represented by the State Historic Preservation
Officer, is responsible for the administration of the program within the state and the
establishment of necessary rules and procedures governing the application by local
agencies under the program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs established Municipal Code Section 8.05 "Historic
Preservation" for the purpose of "...preserving areas and specific buildings of the city
which reflect elements of its cultural, social, economic, political, architectural and
archaeological history. This chapter is intended to stabilize and improve buildings,
structures or areas which are considered to be of historical, architectural,
archaeological or ecological value, to foster civic beauty, to strengthen the local
economy and to promote the use of specific buildings for the education and welfare of
the citizens'; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2013, the Historic Site Preservation Board reviewed
information related to the Certified Local Government program and recommended its
approval by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the State of California require the
applicant to certify by resolution of the local government's elected officials the approval
of said applications to the state.
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council approves the filing of an application for certification under
the Certified Local Government Program.
Section 2: The City Council appoints the City Manager or his designee as agent of the
City to coordinate, process, and execute all agreements, amendments, and ancillary
documents within the scope of the attached application for certification.
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Application &Certification Agreement for the Local Certified Government Historic Preservation Program
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the City
Council hereby approves the filing of an application for the Certified Local Government
program and directs the City Manager to coordinate and execute all documents related
to the submittal of that application.
ADOPTED this 7th day of May, 2014.
David H. Ready, City Manager
ATTEST:
James Thompson, City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
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Application for Certified Local Government Certification
Applicant(attach general organization chart)
Local Government City of Palm Springs- Planning Department
Address 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Chief Elected Local Official
Name Stephen P. Pougnet
Title Mayor
Legislative Representatives (list names and district numbers)
California Assembly D. Manuel Perez, 80th State Assembly District
California Senate Bill Emerson, 37th State Senate District
U.S. Congress Raul Ruiz Calif. 36th Dist. U.S. House of Reps.
Local Government Contact Person (enclose resume, professional qualifications, and
departmental organization chart)
Name Margo Wheeler
Title Director
Department Planning Services
Address 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Telephone Number 760-323-8245 Fax Number 322 8360
Email Address margo.wheeler@palmspringsca.gov7771
Resolution of Local Government (attach)
Date Approved
Authorized
Signature
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Local Commission/Board (Attach a current resume and commissioner qualification form
for each commission member.)
Name of Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB)
Commission/Board
Names and Tom De Leeuw, Realtor
Professions of Dick Burkett, Design Consultant/ Internet Marketing
Members Todd Burkett, Realtor
James Williamson, Retired Senior Financial Manager
Gary Johns. Realtor
Roxann Floss, Retired Educator
Local Historic Preservation Ordinance or appropriate section(s) of municipal code
(attach)
Name of Document PS Muni Code Section 8.05
Date of Enactment 1981
Local Historic Preservation Plan or Historic Preservation Element of General Plan
(attach)
Name of Document PS General Plan, Zoning Code, Muni Code 8.05
Date of Enactment Gen. Plan 2007, Muni Code 1981, Zng Code 1988
Plans to prepare a Plan or Element 1988 Historic Pres. Combining Zone (PSZC 92.24.00)
if one has not been adopted zoning overlay
Local Government Assurance
I assure the State of California, Office of Historic Preservation, that this government shall
comply with and fulfill all the requirements of the Certified Local Government program.
Stephen P. Pougnet
Signature of Chief Elected Local Official Printed Name of Chief Elected Local Official
Title Date
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M s City of Palm Springs
Department of Planning Services
*' 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way • Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel; 760-323-8245 • Fax:760-322-8360
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February, 2014
Submittal to the State of California Office of Historic Preservation for
consideration of an application to become a Certified Local Government (CLG).
The following information is provided as required as part of the City's CLG application.
The questions below are taken from the 2010 CLG application procedures publication
page 19 and responses to each are provided.
1. Provide a written narrative summary describing historic contexts
developed and past and current historic resource survey activities,
including type of survey (reconnaissance or intensive) and
percentage of coverage of local jurisdiction. Additionally, provide
information regarding future survey plans and how they will conform
to the state and federal standards for surveys.
Historic Context of Palm Springs.
Pre-historic settlement of the Coachella Valley in which Palm Springs is located was
established centuries ago by native American tribes, ancestors of the present-day Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI).
Non-native exploration of the Coachella Valley first occurred under Mexican rule in
1824. The U.S. Government surveyed the valley in 1853 and subdivided the land into
one mile square sections, reserving the even numbered sections for the local Indian
tribe and the odd-numbered sections were given to the railroad in exchange for
establishing a rail line through the valley in the 1870's. The railroad sold their sections
to settlers and the first non-native residence was established in the 1880's.
Palm Springs developed in the 1890's as a destination for individuals suffering
tuberculosis and other respiratory ailments for which the hot dry climate was soothing.
A brief period of agricultural development also occurred but was all but extinguished by
a severe drought in the 1890's. By the 1930's it became known as an exclusive
getaway for celebrities associated with the Hollywood movie industry and other wealthy
socialites.
The City incorporated in 1938. Through the 1940's and 50's the City grew as a popular
resort and recreation destination for the growing middle class in Los Angeles and other
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sites identified in its historic resource database, one could roughly conclude that
between 25% and 30% of the sites have had comprehensive survey forms completed.
2. Provide a narrative summary of current historic preservation
program activities performed by the local government. For example,
local designation programs educational/outreach programs, design
review, etc.
The City's Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB) meets monthly on a regularly
scheduled basis. The board's routine activities are centered on five primary efforts:
(1) Review and approval of requests for modifications to the exterior of Class 1
historic sites (granting "certificate of approval" for requested alterations).
The City's design review for proposed development projects is outlined in the
City's Zoning Code Section 94.04.00 ("Architectural Review'). On Class 1
historic sites, the HSPB reviews and makes approval decisions on proposed
modifications to the exterior of such sites. (for municipally owned sites,
interior and exterior proposed modifications of Class 1 sites are reviewed by
the HSPB).
(2) Review and recommendation to the City Council of owner-initiated
applications for Class 1 historic designations and historic district applications.
(3) Review and recommendation to the City Council of board-initiated
applications for Class 1 designations.
(4) Review and recommendation to the City Council of owner-initiated
applications for Mills Act Historic Property Agreements.
(5) Education and outreach to the community of historic preservation benefits
and opportunities.
Each year the Board establishes a "work program" of candidate sites for possible
recommendation of historic designation. In the recent past, approximately six candidate
sites are selected and the board works with property owners in seeking support for
possible designation by the City Council.
The board initiated in 2013 a re-examination of the sites within the City's first historic
district, the Las Palmas Business Historic District, for possible expansion and inclusion
of several buildings from the mid-century modern period that were not previously
identified as contributing sites. This initiative is presently ongoing.
Also in 2013, the board initiated a staff effort to consolidate numerous past historic
resource survey findings into one, comprehensive citywide historic resources database.
This database currently has over 700 sites identified. This initiative is presently
ongoing.
Annually, the City's Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) conducts a citywide
neighborhood picnic in one of the City parks at which various city organizations and
departments are on hand to provide information. The past several years, the HSPB has
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participated in the neighborhood picnic with a fully staffed information table, providing
information and answering questions to citizens about historic preservation
opportunities.
The City of Palm Springs is also a contributing sponsor for Modernism Week; a 10-day
long annual event whose mission is to celebrate and foster appreciation of mid-century
architecture, design, fashion, art, culture education, preservation and sustainable
modern living. Events include lectures, seminars, tours, expo and exhibitions, films,
music events, parties and other activities.
3. Provide a narrative summary explaining any new or additional
historic preservation program activities that will be carried out as a
result of becoming a CLG.
The City is interested in providing greater community access to the information provided
in the City's historic resource databases. As such, creating a web-based portal for the
public to access the present and future database resources is a program the HSPB
hopes to develop.
City staff is also working with the Historic Preservation Officer of the Agua Caliente
Band of Cahuilla Indians to create a series of quarterly presentations by the tribes' HPO
to further educate the community about the native American history of the Palm Springs
area.
Frequently investigation and research on board-initiated nominations of sites for
possible historic designation require city staff to conduct the research. Given the limited
staff resources for such effort; possible CLG grant programs may assist the board in
procuring professional services for conducting historic resource surveys to inform the
board on the credentials of sites for possible historic designation.
The City also as a number of recently designated historic sites which, due to funding
cuts have not been provided with historic markers which the City normally provides.
Possible grant funding through the CLG program may make fulfillment of that
educational component of historic designation possible.
4. Provide a narrative summary which explains the current
functions, responsibilities and authority of the local review
commission/board.
The current functions, responsibilities and authority as outlined in Municipal Code
Section 8.05 is as follows:
8.05.135 Investigation and study. The board may conduct or cause to be conducted
surveys, studies or investigation as deemed necessary to inform the board and city
council prior to a public hearing for possible historic designation.
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8.05.145 Findings and recommendation to City Council. The board shall conduct public
hearings and make findings upon which to base a recommendation for historic
designation to the City Council.
8.05.165 Markers for designated historic sites. The board may determine which historic
sites shall be marked with a uniform and distinctive marker.
8.05.166 Initiation of proceedings — National Register. The board may initiate
proceedings, including a public hearing, for designation of a historic site or district or for
the recommendation to the City Council of a property for nomination to the National
Register
8.05.170 Stay of demolition. The board may issue an order staying any proposed
demolition or alteration of the exterior of any structure on a site that has had
proceedings initiated for possible historic designation. Such stay may be ordered for a
period not to exceed 180 days.
8.05.180, 185,190, 195 Application for permit to construct or alter structures. The Board
shall review applications to construct, alter, move or demolish a structure upon a Class
1 historic site or district. Based upon factors established in the code, the board shall
review the proposed work and if it is in conformance with the factors, it shall issue a
certificate of approval.
5. Provide a narrative summary describing economic incentive or
other benefits offered by the local government to owners of historic
properties.
Palm Springs provides economic incentives to owners of local properties through
participation in the State of California Mills Act Historic Property Agreement.
The City has adopted the California Building Code (CBC) Title 24 part 8 which
addresses provisions for historic buildings. This code provides regulations for the
preservation, restoration rehabilitation relocation or reconstruction of buildings or
properties designated as qualified historical buildings or properties.
6. Provide a narrative summary describing how review of projects
affecting historic resources in the local government jurisdiction is
carried out under the California Environmental Quality Act and
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
All development applications in Palm Springs that meet the definition of a "project'
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) are evaluated as such. Section
V of the CEQA initial study is used to evaluate whether a proposed project may have a
substantial adverse impact on a historic resource. Determining the significance of
impacts on historic and/or archeological resources is evaluated pursuant to CEQA
Section 15064.5. Where appropriate Categorical Exemptions from further CEQA
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analysis on historic properties are considered pursuant to CEQA Section 15331. All
staff reports associated with projects are provided with a summary of the evaluation of
the project's environmental impact pursuant to CEQA and a conclusion or
recommendation is provided to the decision-making body.
With respect to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the City Planning
Department works with the local Tribal Historic Preservation Officer on establishing
appropriate conditions of approval on all development projects in which the possibility
exists to disturb archaeological sites or artifacts exists.
Sincerely,
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
Ken Lyon, RA, Associate Planner
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HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION BOARD
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013
3 LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
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CALL TO ORM& Chair D . eeuw called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
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LL CALL:
PR ENT: Chair DeLeeuw, Vice-Chair Johns, Board members Burkett, Hays, Ploss,
and Williamson.
ALSO P SENT: Director Wheeler, Associate Planner Lyon.
i ACCEPTANC F THE AGENDA: No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ron Marshall, representing a Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, will have a Garden Party
this weekend from 4:00 pm — - 0 pm. Discussed Racquet Club Villas, Cal-Poly San Luis
Obispo Cody archives comments e: future historic district.
Rene Brown, Palm Springs Historic So 'ety curator, also life resident to take a look at the
Cornelia White house.
David Grey, Palm Springs Board of Trustees s available for questions about Welwood.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
I.A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 8, 2013
MEETING.
Board member Ploss commented that Board memb IHays' name is incorrectly .
spelled in the Minutes of October 8 and that the use of f t names is important.
M/S/C Ploss/Hays (6-0) Approved minutes as amended.
1B. THE PALM SPRINGS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION (P P
) AND THE
RACQUET CLUB GARDEN VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIA N (RCGV
HOA) FOR APPROVAL OF A HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR THE
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Minutes fro the November 12, 2013 Meeting
R CQUET CLUB COTTAGES WEST CONDOMINIUMS (NOW KNOWN AS THE
R QUET CLUB GARDEN VILLAS) AT 360 WEST CABRILLO ROAD, ZONE
RG (6), SECTION 3, (CASE HSPB 881 HD-3 / KL).
M/S/C loss/Hays (5-0-1) Approved Resolution as submitted with Chair Deleeuw
abstaini
2. UNFINISHED BUSI SS:
2.A. CERTIFICATE O APPROVAL AND AMENDMENT OF A CONDITION OF
APPROVAL REQU T BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR INTERIOR
AND EXTERIOR MO [CATIONS TO THE WELWOOD MURRAY MEMORIAL
LIBRARY LOCATED A 100 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (HSPB 3 1 CASE
5.1032 MAA)
Associate Planner Lyon prese ed the staff report.
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I Board member Ploss asked if orig al reception desk had been found.
jAl Smoot, City representative for th project, replied that it had not. The Palm
Springs Preservation Foundation is to esign the new desk. He confirmed interior
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plans will return to HSPB. He shared Council's direction for the building to be
i fire sprinkled. .
M/S/C Hays/Williamson (6-0). To approve.
2.13. CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL REQUEST B BRANDENBERG OASIS, LLC
FOR REPAIR AND REPAINT AT THE OASIS OTEL TOWER AND CASITA
BUILDING, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE, LOCAT AT 133-139 SOUTH PALM
CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, (HSPB 10/3.1908 ).
Associate Planner Lyon presented the staff report.
Danny Grathwohl, applicant representative, explained the ree display panels will
have graphics and confirmed that the entire building would b repainted.
Board members wanted to see finished text on boards.
Board member Ploss does not believe boards with text is an adeq ate solution
and again expressed concerns regarding safety of the deteriorated (conies.
Danny Grathwohl, applicant representative, indicated balconies had be
repaired.
Vice-Chair Johns had concerns regarding the text and felt the panels need t e
capable of being changed out from time to time.
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Minutes from the November 12, 2013 Meeting
\ Danny Grathwohl, applicant representative, said it can be changed.
M/S/C Hays/Williamson (6-0). To approve, with "camera ready"text/display
panels to be reviewed by sub-committee (Board members Hays, Ploss and
Williamson).
2.C. CEO TIFICATE OF APPROVAL REQUEST BY BANK OF AMERICA FOR
RE ACEMENT OF ROOFTOP A/C UNITS AND SCREENING AT THE CITY
NATI AL BANK BUILDING, A CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITE LOCATED AT 588
SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (HSPB 5213.0899 MAA)
Associate PI ner Lyon presented the staff report.
i Vice-Chair Johns iRsked if the AAC will see the HSPB action. Staff noted it would.
M/S/C Vice-Chair Johns/Ploss (6-0). Approve as submitted.
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2.D. CITYWIDE HISTORIC R OURCE DATABASE PROJECT
Board members commende staff on the new Historic resource-based map and
discussed options for its use.
2.E. CONSIDERATION OF HISTORIC 9ESIGNIATION NOMINATIONS FOR THREE
SITES: HSPB 80: THE CHARLIE RRELL HOUSE, LOCATED AT 630 EAST
TACHEVAH, HSPB 81: THE CHARL FARRELL HOUSE LOCATED AT 1120
VIA MIRALESTE, AND HSPB 83: THE\completing
RLIE FARRELL HOUSE, LOCATED
AT 2743 N. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE ( E RACQUET CLUB).
Associate Planner Lyon presented the sp rt.
Vice-Chair Johns commented that the s to ed at 630 East Tachevah and
1120 Via Miraleste merit further invesn and onsideration. The home at
2743 North Indian Canyon Drive is part Racque Club. Considering just one
building would be a disservice.
Board member Floss volunteered to ete writing up the historic resource
reports on the Miraleste and Tachevah gs.
Board member Burkett commented on tortance of the entir Racquet Club.
M/S/C Ploss/Vice-Chair Johns (6-0). ceed with completing search and
reports on 630 East Tachevah and 112Miraleste and to direct st to return
with more information on the entire Racqlub property.
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Minutes from the November 12, 2013 Meeting
3. NEW BUSINESS
3.A. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT STATUS.
Director Wheeler presented the staff report.
Board member Hays commented he was fully in agreement.
Board member Williamson said all of 2013 projects that were approved for grants
to other cities would be good projects for Palm Springs also.
M/S/C Vice-Chair Johns/Ploss (6-0). To direct staff to complete the application
packet.
3.13. APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SP AMENDMENTS
5 AND ZONING CODE CHAPTER 93.06
TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY OF CLASS 3 HISTORIC STRUCTURES AND TO
ALLOW VACANT CLASS 1 HISTORIC SITES TO RE-TENANT WITH MORE
INTENSE USES WITHOUT PROVIDING ADDITIONAL PARKING.
rector Wheeler presented the staff report and answered questions.
Boar members supported both measures.
M/S/C PI s/Vice-Chair Johns (6-0). To recommend approval of the proposed
zone text a ndments to City Council.
3.C. TRIBAL HISTORI RESERVATION
Associate Planner Lyon resented report. No action necessary.
4. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Board member Burkett suggested a brai torming session regarding use of Town &
Country Center. Staff said that there were ncerns re:private property but discussion of
downtown commercial properties is appropria
Chair DeLeeuw and board members Ploss and Wi ' mson thought that would be a good
discussion.
Vice-Chair Johns asked for a report on the Cornelia White ilding at the next meeting.
He requested the Town & Country Center be placed back on a agenda for considera-
tion and in December requested a report on the proposed use o e Plaza Theater after
the Follies vacate the theater at the end of their lease.
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Minutes from the November 12, 2013 Meeting
5. DIRECT REPORT:
Associate Plan r Lyon reported on four Mills Act contracts going to City Council on
November 20.
Director Wheeler discus d format for the November 13 workshop with the Planning
Commission.
Director Wheeler gave a summa of staff work being done with, and to, the Vacant
Buildings ordinance.
Director Wheeler confirmed the Decembe genda would be a report from the Tribal
Preservation Officer, discussion of Racquet b and the Town & Country Center and
updates on the Cornelia White house and Plaza ater.
ADJOURNMENT: The Chair adjourned the Historic Site Prese tion Board Meeting at 11:16
a.m. to its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 1 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the
Large Conference Room at City Hall.
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M. mlarg6 Whe6ler, A Crvi
Director of Planning Se s
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Certified Local Government Program (CLG)
2013-2014 CLG GRANT AWARDS
Nine cities and counties will receive $185,000 in federal grants to assist local historic
preservation programs. California is required to pass through a minimum of 10 percent of its
yearly share of federal funds received through the National Park Service Historic Preservation
Fund Grants Program to local governments whose preservation programs have been certified
by the NPS.
California's Certified Local Government grants are awarded on a competitive basis and require
a 40 percent local government match that can be provided using a combination of public funds,
private funds, and allowable in-kind donations.
Burbank, $18,000. The city will survey historic signage in commercially zoned properties to help develop an
ordinance that will enable property owners to preserve and restore historic signs.
Elk Grove, $24,000. Following up on its recently completed historic context statement the city will update the
Elk Grove Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and document a potential Winemaker
District.
Eureka, $12,000. The city will develop a map-based, interactive, historic preservation website that will provide
an architectural and historic tour of Eureka, along with existing histories and photos linked to points on a map.
Glendale, $24,000. The city will prepare a historic context for the southern portion of Glendale, which will be
included in the South Glendale Community Plan.
Los Angeles, $20,000. The city will develop a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Historic Context to be
included as part of SurveyLA's citywide historic context statement.
Riverside, $24,000. The city will design, complete and implement a mobile application called Landmark
Connect: a mobile app for Riverside's historic landmarks.
San Francisco, $24,000. The city will conduct a historic resource survey focused on neighborhood
commercial buildings, constructed between 1870 and 1965, that are subject to a recently enacted mandatory
seismic retrofit program for soft-story buildings.
South Pasadena, $15,000. The city will augment, expand, and enhance South Pasadena's city-wide historic
context statement that identifies property types, associated character-defining features, and location patterns from
pre-history to the mid-century modern era.
Ventura County, $24,000. The county will develop a historic context statement and historic resources
reconnaissance survey for the eastern Oxnard Plain, an area rich with agricultural history and cultural diversity.
(Source: OHP Certified Local Government Website)
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