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CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee was called to
order by Vice Chair Housken on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the
Public Works Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm
Desert, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Committee Members Paul Clark, Don Graybill, Thomas Mortensen, David
Toltzmann, Linda Vassalli, Vice-Chairperson Kim Housken, and
Chairperson Rochelle McCune.
Absent: None
Liaison(s)
Present: Karina Quintanilla, Mayor Pro Tempore
City Staff
Present: Nick Melloni, Principal Planner; Carlos Flores, Senior Planner; Amy
Lawrence, Deputy Director of Economic Development; and Monique
Lomeli, Recording Secretary.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE HULTURAL
RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR HOUSKEN, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER
MORTENSEN, CARRIED 7-0, to elect Rochelle McCune as Chair of the Cultural
Resources Preservation Committee.
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR HOUSKEN, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER
CLARK, CARRIED 7-0, to elect Kim Housken as Vice Chair of the Cultural Resources
Preservation Committee.
Tuesday
September 26, 2023
9:00 a.m.
Regular Meeting
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4. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. CITY’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT CIVIC CENTER PARK
Deputy Director Lawrence narrated a PowerPoint presentation regarding the City’s 50th
Anniversary celebration and responded to Committee Member inquiries.
This item was informational only and no action was taken.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY CHAIR MCCUNE, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MORTENSEN,
CARRIED 7-0, to approve the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Special
Meeting minutes of May 5, 2023, and the Regular Meeting minutes of June 27, 2023.
7. ACTION CALENDAR:
None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE
A REQUEST BY ANDREW STEARN FOR A LANDMARK DESIGNATION OF AN
EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE KNOWN AS THE
“CHARLES AND JUNE GIBBS HOUSE II” LOCATED AT 45666 SHADOW MOUNTAIN
DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 640-293-003)
Principal Planner Melloni presented a staff report, narrated a PowerPoint presentation,
and responded to Committee Member inquiries.
Vice Chair Housken opened the public hearing.
Barbara Lamprecht, applicant, provided comments regarding the architecture and
aesthetic elements of the structure and responded to committee member inquiries.
Andrew Stearn, owner, provided comments regarding the intent to identify the original
door style and incorporate the design into future renovations.
Luke Leuschner, resident, submitted a written comment via Zoom chat in support of the
landmark designation.
Vice Chair Housken closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY CHAIR MCCUNE, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER GRAYBILL,
CARRIED 7-0, to make findings pursuant to Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) Section
29.40.010 under Criteria C and D as presented and recommend the Palm Desert City
Council adopt a resolution to designate the property as a local landmark.
9. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
A. CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chair McCune requested a status of the subcommittee’s request for yard signs and
expressed interest in identifying Palm Village as a historic district.
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Committee Member Graybill reported contact with the Cultural Arts Committee and staff
members concerning late local artist Ron Backer.
In response to Committee inquiries, Principal Planner Melloni provided mapping
information relevant to homes older than 50 years.
B.CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla expressed appreciation for the Committee, reported that she
was recently selected for Leadership of Coachella Valley, and expressed interest in
connecting with the Historical Society to discuss local history beyond the past fifty years.
C.CITY STAFF
Principal Planner Melloni provided an update on the Palm Tree at Portola Avenue and
Highway 111, and reported that the Kings Point monument sign is scheduled to be
installed in November.
D.ATTENDANCE REPORT
The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Committee took no
action on this matter.
10.ADJOURNMENT
The Cultural Resources Preservation Committee adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Monique Lomeli, Senior Deputy Clerk
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Nick Melloni, Principal Planner
Secretary
APPROVED BY CRPC: 10/31/2023
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