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CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA
(HYBRID MEETING)
City Hall, Administrative Conference Room
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting. There
will be in-person public access to the meeting location.
•To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/82890728644 or
call (213) 338-8477, Zoom Meeting ID: 828 9072 8644.
•Written public comment may also be submitted to cityclerk@palmdesert.gov. Emails received
by 5:00 p.m. the day prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Committee. Any
correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Committee as
soon as practicable and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except
as an ADA accommodation.
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for the public to address
the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee on issues that are not on the agenda for up
to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Committee to act on items not
listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and
recommendation at a future meeting.
4.CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine
and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent
Calendar within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by Committee
Members for a separate discussion.
A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Regular
Meeting minutes of October 31, 2023.
Wednesday
January 24, 2024 9:00 a.m.
Regular Meeting
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5.ACTION CALENDAR
A.REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON MILLS ACT ELIGIBLE SCOPES OF WORK
RECOMMENDATION: Provide staff with direction and input on changes to Appendix A of
the Mills Act Guidelines pertaining to eligible scope of work criteria.
6.PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
7.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
A.CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
B.CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
C.CITY STAFF
1.CRPC Workplan Update
D.ATTENDANCE REPORT
8.ADJOURNMENT: The next Regular Meeting will be held on February 28, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing agenda for the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee was posted on the City
Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
/s/ Monique Lomeli, CMC
Recording Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICES
Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated
office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the Office of the City Clerk,
Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items and
documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection
at City Hall and on the City’s website at http://www.palmdesert.gov .
Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at
this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what
is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner.
Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 346-0611, at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
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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 Chair McCune on Tuesday, October 31, 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 Chair
Rochelle McCune.
Absent: None
Liaison(s)
Present: Karina Quintanilla, Mayor Pro Tempore
City Staff
Present: Nick Melloni, Principal Planner; Carlos Flores, Senior Planner; and Michelle
Nance, Recording Secretary.
3.NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
4.CONSENT CALENDAR:
A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR HOUSKEN, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER VASSALLI,
CARRIED 7-0, to approve the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Regular
Meeting minutes of September 26, 2023, as amended.
Tuesday
October 31, 2023 9:00 a.m.
Regular Meeting
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5.ACTION CALENDAR:
A.CONSIDERATION OF THE NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2023 MEETING
SCHEDULE
MOTION BY CHAIR MCCUNE, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR HOUSKEN, CARRIED 7-0,
to approve the cancellation of the November 28 and December 26, 2023, Cultural
Resources Preservation Committee meetings.
B.REQUEST TO AMEND THE CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
MOTION BY CHAIR MCCUNE, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MORTENSEN,
CARRIED 7-0, to approve the revised Cultural Resources Preservation Committee
Regular meeting schedule, changing the regular meeting day to the fourth Wednesday of
each month, effective January 1, 2024.
6.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
7.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
A.CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Vice Chair Housken advised the committee that the free The United States Army Jazz
Ambassadors’ concert at the McCallum Theatre on November 4 is sold out and provided
a reminder of volunteer opportunities at the City’s 50th Anniversary Celebration on
November 18, 2023.
Committee Member Toltzmann reported the Shadow Mountain’s designation plaque is
missing; requested staff provide the committee with the maps presented at the September
meeting.
B.CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Mayor Pro Tem Quintanilla provided an update on recent actions taken by the City Council
in relation to the local designation of one property and the Mills Act.
C.CITY STAFF
Principal Planner Melloni provided an update on the Cultural Resources Preservation
Committee’s workplan and responded to member inquiries.
D.ATTENDANCE REPORT
The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Committee took no
action on this matter.
8.ADJOURNMENT
The Cultural Resources Preservation Committee adjourned at 10:04 a.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk I
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Nick Melloni, Principal Planner
Secretary
APPROVED BY CRPC: ___/___/2023
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Committee
From: Carlos Flores, Senior Planner
Date: January 24, 2024
Subject: Request to provide direction on Mills Act Eligible Scopes of Work
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This memorandum is to seek the Committee’s direction and input on changes to Appendix
A of the Mills Act Guidelines pertaining to eligible scope of work criteria. City staff is
recommending reexamining eligibility criteria to establish clearer scopes of work eligible
for Mills Act-related incentives.
BACKGROUND
The Mills Act (Act), enacted in 1972, is a state law that provides incentives for the
restoration and preservation of qualified historic buildings by private property owners. The
Act legislation grants participating local governments the authority to enter into contracts
with owners of qualified owner-occupied and income-producing property who actively
participate in the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, and maintenance of their historic
property. In exchange, participating property owners are eligible for a reduction in their
property taxes. The Act is one of the most important incentive programs available in
California for owner-occupied historic residential buildings, particularly single-family
homes. Act programs are developed in accordance with California Government Code
50280.
Per Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC) Section 29.70.030 Mills Act contracts, “The
application process, review procedures, and required contract provisions for Mills Act
Agreements shall be established by separate resolution of the City Council and shall be
implemented by the administrator or designee.” On January 13, 2011, the City of Palm
Desert City Council (“Council”) adopted Resolution No. 2011-1 (“Resolution”), which
established the application process, review procedures, and required contract provisions
for the implementation of the Act. On October 26, 2023, the Council adopted an updated
resolution that removed the limitation on eligible applications beginning in 2024. Act
applications would still only be accepted during June; however, there would be no
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limitation on the number of eligible applications that would be presented to the Council for
consideration.
Per the City’s Mills Act Program Manual (Manual), Applicants complete a 10-year Property
Improvement Plan (Improvement Plan) which lists out proposed projects by year and cost.
The Manual references Appendix A for applicants to use as a guide for qualifying projects.
Currently, eligible work for participation in the Act includes any necessary repair,
maintenance, restoration, or rehabilitation of a Historic Property. The Improvement Plans
require review and approval from City Staff and the City Council and must meet all
requirements of the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation. Previously
approved Improvement Plans have included roof repairs, appliance changes, landscape
fees, and interior remodels. Approved Improvements Plans are attached as exhibits to
approved Act Agreements. Per the Manual, Staff is to conduct inspections of the property
and the approved scopes of work to ensure compliance with Act Agreements.
ANALYSIS
Staff is seeking the Committee’s guidance on updating Appendix A of the Guidelines to
establish clearer eligibility criteria for Act Applications. The proposed updated Exhibit A
would serve as guidance to determine if the proposed projects outlined in the submitted
Improvement Plans are eligible for repair, restoration, and/or rehabilitation improvements
under the Mills Act Application. All scopes of work would have to meet the Secretary of
the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation. Appendix A categorizes proposed improvements
as either contributing to “structure integrity”, “architectural/historical integrity”, or ineligible.
“Structure integrity” includes the structural elements of a building (foundation, beams,
framing, etc.) and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. “Architectural/Historical
Integrity” includes architectural and historical components (windows, doors, roofing,
decorative elements, trims, etc) that are integral to the justification for the property having
a historical designation..
The proposed work identified in Exhibit A identifies many possible repair, restoration,
and/or rehabilitation improvements that would be proposed, separated into categories.
The categories in Appendix A are:
-Interior
-Roofing
-Windows/Doors/Awning/Shutters
-Exterior Walls
-Architectural Elements
-Mechanical
-Electrical
-Plumbing
-Fire Protection
-Structural/Foundation
-Accessory Structures
-General Maintenance
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Any work proposed that is not identified within Appendix A is subject to eligibility
determination by City Staff, the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee (CRPC),
and/or the City Council.
Other updates to the Manual would include revisions to dates, Resolution references, and
removing references to limitations on the total number of accepted applications. The
updated Manual, including an update to Appendix A, will be used for applications
submitted in 2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee recommend approval
of Staff’s proposed changes to Appendix A to be included in an updated Mills Act Program
Manual beginning in June 2024. Should major modifications arise during the discussion,
staff recommended the CRPC clearly outline the requested modifications.
Attachments: 1) Mills Act Program Manual
2) Appendix A Update
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
MILLS ACT PROGRAM
APPLICATION MANUAL
Department of Building and Safety
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)346-0611
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Introduction and Purpose 3
Property Qualifications 3
Terms of a Contract 3
Administration 4
Application and Selection Process 5
FORMS
Application Checklist 6
Application 7
10-Year Property Improvement Plan 8
APPENDICES
A. Sample Projects Qualified Under the Mills Act 10
B. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation 11
C. Sample Mills Act Contract 12
D. Sample Site Plan 25
E. Site Inspection Form 26
F. State Mills Act Legislation 27
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MILLS ACT PROGRAM
APPLICATION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
The City of Palm Desert Mills Act Program was established by Resolution No. 2011-1 in
2011. The Mills Act is state legislation, en acted in 1972, that grants participating local
governments the authority to enter into contracts with owners of qualified historic
properties who receive a reduction in local property taxes to help offset the costs to
restore, rehabilitate, repair and maintain their properties. Although it is applicable to
historic income producing properties, it is the single most important economic incentive
program available in California for owner occupied historic residential buildings,
particularly single-family homes. A Mills Act program is developed in accordance with
California Government Code, Article 12, Sections 50280-50290 and California Revenue
and Taxation Code, Article 1.0, Sections 439-439.4
This manual is designed to assist you in completing the Mills Act application and provides
a summary of the program requirements.
QUALIFYING HISTORIC PROPERTIES
To qualify for the Palm Desert Mills Act program a property must be one of the
following:
Designated City Landmark
Contributing feature of a designated City historic district
Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places
Contributing feature of historic district listed in the National Register of Historic
Places
National Historic Landmark
A property must be designated at the time an application is submitted. Questions
regarding the designation status of a property of the City’s designation program can be
addressed to the Cultural Resources Administrator in the Depa rtment of Building and
Safety.
TERMS OF A MILLS ACT CONTRACT
Duration: A Mills Act contract is for a minimum term of ten years. It is automatically
renewed each year on its anniversary date and a new ten year term becomes effective.
Contracts are transferred to new owners when the property is sol d.
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Termination: The property owner may terminate the contract by notifying the City at least
ninety (90) days prior to the annual renewal date. The City may terminate the contract by
notifying the owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the renewal date. The owner may make
a written protest about termination by the City. The contract remains in effect for the
balance of the term of the contract beyond the year of termination.
Alterations or Additions to a Property: Work performed on the property (interior,
exterior, and grounds) must meet all City requirements and comply with the “Secretary
of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation”. A 10-Year Property Improvement Plan is
required as part of the application and will be re-evaluated by the City every five years
or as needed.
Annual Reports: Property owners are required to submit an annual report to the City
indicating work completed per the 10-Year Property Improvement Plan. The report is
due by December 31 of each year and should include copies of receipts and/or building
permits where applicable.
Inspection for Compliance: City staff conducts a pre-contract inspection of the
property to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract. Conditions not conforming
to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation may be required to be
brought into compliance before a contract is executed. City staff will conduct annual
property inspections following submittal of the annual report to ensure that proposed work
has been completed and meets all applicable City standards. Inspections may also be
required by the County Assessor, State office Historic Preservation and/or State Board of
Equalization. All inspections are by appointment with the property owner.
Breach of Contract: If the City determines that the property owner is in breach of contract,
the City may cancel the contract and the owner is liable for a cancellation fee of 12.5%
of the current value of the property as determined by the County Assessor.
ADMINISTRATION
City of Palm Desert: Mills Act applications and contracts are administered by the Cultural
Resources Administrator in the Department of Building and Safety. Upon selection for
the program, contracts are reviewed by the Cultural Resources Preservation
Committee and referred to the City Council for approval.
Riverside County: The County records executed Mills Act contract documents with the
County Recorder before December 31 of the applicable calendar year. After
recordation, the City transmits contract documents to the Riverside County Assessor
where the calculation for the exact property tax under the Mills Act is completed.
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The County Assessor calculates the tax saving using a stated-mandated reassessment
formula based on “capitalization of income” rather than simple “market value.” Mills Act
participants may realize a property tax savings averaging about 50% each year
depending on property value, net operating income, and other variables. Recently
purchased historic properties are most likely to receive the highest reduction. The Mills
Act Program does not guarantee a reduction amount for any property.
Contracts that are recorded by December 31 are reassessed by June 30 of the
following year and the reduced tax will appear on the tax bill of October of that year.
State of California: Within six months of entering into a Mills Act contract, the prope rty
owner must submit written notice to the State Office of Historic Preservation. This
notification states that the property owner has entered into a Mills Act contract. A copy
of the letter must be submitted to the City Cultural Resources Administrator.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
The City accepts up to seven (7) Mills Act contracts per year. Applications are accepted
year-round, but to be considered for the next fiscal year applications must be submitted
by July 30th.
Fees: A non-refundable application fee of $318.00 is due with your application. If your
application is accepted, a contract initiation fee deposit of $1000.00 will be due.
Submittal Requirements: The application should include the following:
1. Application Checklist
2. Application Form
3. Copy of the grant deed, including a complete legal description
4. 10-Year Property Improvement Plan
5. Photographs – Photographs shall be black and white 35mm film including
negatives or compact disc (CD) of the building interior (all rooms) and exterior
(front, sides, rear as well as assessor buildings, and hardscape and landscape
features). Include as many views of architectural details as necessary to
document the character defining features of the building and site. Include one 8 x
10 printed image that best captures the property, (e.g. front façade). Images shall
be printed onto archival paper in 3 x 5, 4 x 6 or multiple image letter sized sheet
format.
6. Site plan – The plan shall be drawn to scale and showing the location of all
buildings, structures and major site features on the property, street names, north
arrow, and dimensions.
7. Non-refundable application fee of $318.00
The complete application should be submitted to:
Cultural Resources Administrator
Department of Building and Safety
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578
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City of Palm Desert Mills Act
Application Checklist
The following should be completed and submitted with your application packet. See the
Palm Desert Mills Act Application Manual for details on the submittal requirements.
† Application Form
† Copy of the grant deed, including complete legal description
† 10-Year Property Improvement Plan
† Photographs
† Site Plan
† Non-Refundable Application Fee
The complete application should be submitted to:
Cultural Resources Administrator
Department of Building and Safety
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578
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City of Palm Desert
Department of Building and Safety
MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY CONTRACT APPLICATION
73-510 Fred W aring Drive · Palm Desert · California · 92260 · (760) 776-6420 · Fax (760) 776-6392
Property Owner Information:
Name: Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: (HM) (WK) Email:
Property Information:
Address of Property: Assessor’s
Parcel No(s): Legal
Description (attach additional sheets if necessary):
Date of Purchase by Current owner:
Use of Property:
Eligibility for the Mills Act Program:
A property must be designated and recorded with the Riverside County Recorder at the time an
application is submitted. Please check the designation(s) that apply to the property:
City Historic Landmark
Contributor to a City Historic District
National Register of Historic Places (individually listed)
National Register of Historic Places (contributor to a historic district)
National Historic Landmark
Name of Historic District (if applicable):
Date of Designation:
Property Owner Consent: I am (w e are) the present ow ner(s) of the property described
above and hereby apply for consideration for a Mills Act Historic Property Contract
Signature of Property Owner Date
Signature of Property Owner Date
For Office Use:
Mills Act Application
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10-Year Property Improvement Plan
For sample projects qualifying under the Mills Act see Appendix “A”. Attach additional
sheets if necessary.
Year Proposed Project Estimated Cost
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
This schedule will be attached as an exhibit to the Historic Property Preservation
Agreement (Mills Act Contract). It may be revised or updated by mutual consent of the
property owner(s) and the Cultural Resources Administrator in the Department of Building
and Safety.
All projects that affect the exterior of the property are subject to review and approval by
the Cultural Resources Administrator and/or the Cultural Resources Preservation
Committee before work begins. Work must meet all City requirements and the Secretary
of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation (Appendix B).
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APPENDICES
A.Sample Projects Qualified Under the Mills Act
B.Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
C.Sample Mills Act Contract Agreement
D.Sample Site Plan
E.Site Inspection Form
F.State Mills Act Legislation
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APPENDIX A
Sample Projects Qualified Under the Mills Act Program
Access Modifications – Exterior
Access Modifications – Interior
Accessory Structure – Repair or Replace
Annual Maintenance and Repairs
Appliance Vent
Architectural – Remove Non-historic feature and
Restore to Original
Architectural Trim – Repair
Architectural Trim – Replace
Architectural Trim – Install New
Balcony/Decks – New Railings
Balcony/Decks – Repair or Replace
Basement – Access – Repair or Replace to Code
Basement – New or Rebuild
Cabinets – New Built-in Bathroom
Cabinets – New Built-in Kitchen
Cabinets – New Built-in Other
Caulking
Chimney – Inspect and Clean
Chimney – New
Chimney – Rebuild or Repair
Code Repair Item
Column – Replace or Rebuild
Corbels/Structural Brackets – Replace or Repair
Door – Hardware
Door – New Basement Hatch Cover and Base
Door – Repair or Replace
Drain for Deck – Install or Repair
Drainage Protection or Correction
Dry-Rot Remove, Repair, and/or Replace
Electrical – Rewire or Install New Outlets
Electrical – Complete Rewire and Service Upgrade
Electrical – Ground and Service Entry
Electrical – Install New Circuits
Electrical – Lighting Fixtures
Electrical – New Service Lines to Garage
Electrical – Security Lighting and Alarm
Electrical – New Outlets
Flashing
Floor Furnace – Remove or Restore
Flooring – Carpet
Flooring – Repair
Flooring - Repair Wood Floors
Flooring – Replacement
Foundation – Bolting and Seismic W ork
Foundation – New
Foundation – Repair
Gable or Attic – Re-screening
Garage Door
Garage – Repair or Replace
Gutters and Downspouts
HVAC – Complete New System
HVAC – Maintenance or Repair
Insulation – Walls
Insulation – Attic
Interior Trim – Refinish
Kitchen – New Counters
Masonry – New
Masonry – Repair or Replace Tile Hearth
Masonry – Repairs
Masonry – Re-point Brick
Mechanical – Air Conditioning
Mechanical – Heating Unit
Mechanical – Ventilation and Duct W ork
Painting – Exterior
Painting – Interior
Painting – Lead Based Paint Removal
Painting – Exterior Trim
Patio – Repair
Plastering – Remove, Replace, or Refinish
Plumbing – DWV (Drain, Waste, Vent)
Plumbing – Fixtures
Plumbing – Install New Supply Lines Plumbing –
Install Sump Pump & discharge drain
Plumbing – Minor Repairs
Plumbing – New Supply
Plumbing – Service Lines
Plumbing – Sewer
Porch – Ceiling Replacement
Porch – Repair or Replace
Porch Railing – Repair or Replace to Code
Porch – Resurface
Remove Substandard Construction
Repair Eaves and/or Overhangs
Repair Exterior Stucco
Replace Non-historic Feature
Roof – Minor Repair
Roof – Re-roof
Roof – Tear off and Install New
Security Lighting and Alarm System
Seismic Retrofitting
Siding – Remove Asbestos Siding and Restore
Siding – Repair or Replace
Skylights – Repair or Replace
Stair – Repair or Replace
Stone W ork
Stoop – Repair or Replace
Structural – New Framing or Repairs
Structural Bracing
Structural Modifications
Structural Repairs – Roof and or Ceiling Joists
Termite Treatment
Termite Damage – Repair
Tile – Replace, Repair, Re-point
Utility Enclosure – New
Ventilation – Attic Fan
Waterproofing
Weatherproofing
Window – Screens or Hardware
Windows – Repair or Replacement
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APPENDIX B
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
The Standards (Department of Interior regulations, 36 CFR 67) pertain to historic buildings of all
materials, construction types, sizes, and occupancy and encompass the exterior and the
interior, related landscape features and the building's site and environment as well as attached,
adjacent, or related new construction. The Standards are to be applied to specific rehabilitation
projects in a reasonable manner, taking into consideration economic and technical feasibility.
1.A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires
minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment.
2.The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic
materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided.
3.Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes
that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or
architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken.
4.Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in
their own right shall be retained and preserved.
5.Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that
characterize a property shall be preserved.
6.Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of
deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in
design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of
missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.
7.Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials
shall not be used. The surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using
the gentlest means possible.
8.Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If
such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be undertaken.
9.New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic
materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and
shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the
historic integrity of the property and its environment.
10.New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner
that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its
environment would be unimpaired.
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APPENDIX C
Recording Requested by: )
When Recorded Mail to: )
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CITY OF PALM DESERT )
73-510 Fred W aring Drive )
Palm Desert, CA 92260 )
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Attention: Cultural Resources )
Administrator )
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(Space above for Recorder’s Office)
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
(“MILLS ACT CONTRACT”)
betw een
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
a municipal corporation
and
Owner(s) of the property located at
APN - -
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HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT
(“MILLS ACT CONTRACT”)
This agreement is made this _, by and between the City of Palm
Desert, a municipal corporation (“City”) and (“Owner”).
RECITALS
1.California Government Code section 50280, et. seq. allow cities the
discretion to enter into contracts with the owners of qualified historic properties, as that
term is defined in Government Code section 50280.1, for the purpose of providing for
the use, maintenance, protection, and restoration of such historic property so as to
retain its characteristics as property of historic significance.
2.Owner holds fee title in and to that certain real property, together with associated
structures and improvements thereon, generally located at the street address
Palm Desert, California (“Historic Property”). A legal description of the
Historic Property is attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” and incorporated herein by this
reference.
3. On ,_ , the Cultural Resources Preservation
Committee and/or the City Council designated the Historic Property as an historic resource
pursuant to the terms and provisions of Title 29 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code.
4.City and Owner desire to enter into this Agreem ent for the purpose of protecting and
preserving the characteristics of historical significance of the Historic Property that help
provide the community with its own unique civic identity and character.
5.Owner, in consideration for abiding by the terms of this Agreement, shall be entitled
to qualify for a reassessment of valuation of the Historic Property, pursuant to the provisions
of Chapter 3, Part 2, of Division 1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, and any
corresponding adjustment in property taxes resulting therefrom.
TERMS NOW, THEREFORE, the City and Owner in consideration of mutual covenants and
conditions set forth herein, do hereby agree as follows:
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1.Effective Date and Term of Agreement. This Agreem ent shall be effective and
commence on _, 20_
effect for a term of ten (10) years thereafter.
(“Effective Date”) and shall remain in
2.Yearly Renewal. Each year upon the anniversary of the Effective Date
(“Renewal Date”), an additional one (1) year shall automatically be added to the remaining
term of the Agreement unless a notice of nonrenewal is delivered as provided in Section
3 of this Agreem ent.
3.Nonrenewal. If either the Owner or City desires in any year not to renew this
Agreem ent, Owner or City shall serve a written notice of nonrenewal upon the party in
advance of the Renewal Date (“Notice of Nonrenewal”). The Notice of Nonrenewal shall
be effective only if served by Owner upon City at least ninety (90) days prior to the Renewal
Date, or if served by City upon Owner, the Notice of Nonrenewal shall be effective only if
served upon Owner at least sixty (60) days prior to the Renewal Date. If either City or
Owner serves a Notice of Nonrenewal in any year, this Agreement shall remain in effect
for the balance of the term then remaining.
4.Owner Protest of City Nonrenewal. Within fifteen (15) days of Owner’s receipt
of the Notice of Nonrenewal from City, Owner may file with City a written protest of the
Notice of Nonrenewal. Upon receipt of the written protect, the City Council shall set a
hearing prior to the expiration of the Renewal Date of this Agreem ent. Owner may
furnish the City Council with any information which Owner deems relevant and shall furnish
the City Council with any information it may require. The City Council may, at any time
prior to the annual Renewal Date, withdraw its Notice of Nonrenewal.
5.Standards for Historical Property. During the term of this Agreement, the
Historic Property shall be subject to the following conditions, requirements, and
restrictions:
A.Owner shall preserve and maintain the characteristics of the cultural and
historical significance of the Historic Property. Attached hereto as Exhibit
“B,” and incorporated herein by this reference, is a list of the minimum
standards and conditions for maintenance, use, protection, and
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preservation of the Historic Property, which shall apply to the Historic
Property and be complied with by Owner throughout the term of this
Agreem ent. In addition, Owner shall comply with the terms of the City’s
Cultural Resources Ordinance 1168 (Title 29 of the Palm Desert Municipal
Code), and shall obtain any applicable permits necessary to protect,
preserve, restore, and rehabilitate the Historic Property so as to maintain its
historical and cultural significance.
B. Owner shall, where necessary, repair, maintain, restore, and rehabilitate
the Historic Property according to the rules and regulations of the Office of
Historic Preservation of the State Department of Parks and Recreation
and the City of Palm Desert. The condition of the exterior of the Historic
Property on the effective date of this Agreement is documented in
photographs attached as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this
reference. At a minimum, Owner shall continually maintain the exterior of
the Historic Property in the same condition as documented in Exhibit “C.”
C. Owner shall carry out specific restoration, repair, maintenance, and/or
rehabilitation projects on the Historic Property, as outlined in the attached
Exhibit “D,” which is incorporated herein by this reference. All such projects
shall be undertaken and completed in accordance with the Secretary of
Interior Standards for Rehabilitation and the City of Palm Desert design
guidelines.
D. Owner shall not be permitted to block the view corridor with any new
structure, such as walls, fences or shrubbery, so as to prevent the viewing
of the Historic Property from the public right-of-way.
6. Periodic Examinations. Upon reasonable advance notice, Owner shall allow
reasonable periodic examinations of the exterior of the Historic Property by representatives
of the County Assessor, the State Department of Parks and Recreation, the State Board
of Equalization and/or City, as may be necessary to determine Owner’s compliance with
the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
7. Provision of Information of Compliance. Owner hereby agrees to furnish City
with any and all information requested by City, which City deems necessary or advisable
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to determine eligibility of the Historic Property and compliance with the terms and
provisions of this Agreement.
8.Breach of Agreement; Remedies.
A.Notice of Breach; Opportunity to Cure. If Owner breaches any provision of
this Agreement, City may give written notice to Owner by registered or
certified mail detailing Owner’s violations. If such violation is not corrected
to the reasonable satisfaction of City within thirty (30) days after the date
of notice of violation, or within such a reasonable time as may be required
to cure the violation (provided the acts to cure the violation are
commenced within thirty (30) days and thereafter diligently pursued to
completion), the City may, without further notice, declare Owner to be in
breach of this Agreement. Upon City’s declaration of Owner’s breach,
City may pursue any remedy available under local, state, or federal law,
including those specifically provided for in this section.
B.Remedy - Cancellation. City may cancel this Agreement if City
determines, following a duly noticed public hearing in accordance with
Government Code section 50286, that Owner breached any of the
conditions of the Agreement, Owner allowed the Historic Property to
deteriorate to the point that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified
historic property, or Owner failed to maintain and preserve the Historic
Property in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. If this
Agreem ent is cancelled, under this paragraph, Owner shall pay a
cancellation fee to the Office of the Auditor for the County of Riverside as
required by Government Code section 50286.
C.Alternative Remedies. As an alternative to cancellation of this Agreement
for Owner’s breach of any condition, City may bring an action in court
necessary to enforce this Agreement including, but not limited to, an
action to enforce this Agreement by specific performance, injunction, or
receivership.
9.Destruction of Property; Eminent Domain; Cancellation. If the Historic
Property is destroyed by earthquake, fire, flood, or other natural disaster such that in the
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opinion of the City Building Official more than sixty percent (60%) of the original fabric of
the structure must be replaced, this Agreement shall be cancelled because the historic
value of the structure will have been destroyed. If the Historic Property is acquired in
whole or in part by eminent domain or other acquisition by any entity authorized to exercise
the power of eminent domain, and the acquisition is determined by the City Council to
frustrate the purpose of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be cancelled. No
cancellation fee pursuant to Government Code section 50286 shall be imposed if the
Agreem ent is cancelled pursuant to this Section.
10. Waiver. City does not waive any claim of default by Owner if City does not
enforce or cancel this Agreem ent. All other remedies at law or in equity which are not
otherwise provided for in this Agreement or in City’s regulations governing historic
properties are available to the City to pursue in the event that there is a reach of this
Agreem ent. No waiver by City of any breach or default under this Agreement shall be
deemed to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach thereof or default hereunder.
11. Binding Effect of Agreement. Owner hereby subjects the Historic Property to
the covenants, conditions, and restrictions set forth in this Agreement. City and Owner
hereby declare their specific intent that the covenants, conditions, and restrictions set forth
herein shall be deemed covenants running with the land and shall inure to and be binding
upon Owner’s successors and assigns in title or interest to the Historic Property. Each and
every contract, deed or other instrument herein after executed, covering or conveying
the Historic Property, or any portion thereof, shall conclusively be held to have been
executed, delivered and accepted subject to the covenants, reservations and restrictions
are set forth in such contract, deed or other instrument.
12. Covenants Run with the Land. City and Owner hereby declare their
understanding and intent that the burden of the covenants, reservations and restrictions
set forth herein touch and concern the land in that it restricts development of the Historic
Property. City and Owner hereby further declare their understanding and intent that the
benefit of such covenants, reservations and restrictions touch and concern the land by
enhancing and maintaining the cultural and historical characteristics and significance of
the Historic Property for the benefit of the public and the Owner.
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13. Notice. Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Agreem ent shall
be provided at the address of the respective parties as specified below or at any other
address as may be later specified by the parties hereto:
City: City of Palm Desert
Department of Building and Safety
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Owner:
14. Effect of Agreement. None of the terms, provisions or conditions of this
Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership between the parties hereto and
any of their heirs, successors or assigns, nor shall such terms, provisions or conditions
cause the parties to be considered joint venturers or members of any joint enterprise.
15. Indemnity of City. Owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City and
its elected officials, officers, agents and employees from any actual or alleged claims,
demands, causes of action, liability, loss, damage, or injury to property or persons,
including wrongful death, whether imposed by a court of law or by administrative action
of any federal, state or local governmental agency, arising out of or incident to (i) the direct
or indirect use operation, or maintenance of the Historic Property by Owner or any
contractor, subcontractor, employee, agent, lessee, licensee, invitee, or any other person;
(ii) Owner’s activities in connection with the Historic Property; and (iii) any restrictions on
the use or development of the Historic Property, from application or enforcem ent of Title
29 of the City’s Municipal Code, or from the enforcement of this Agreement. This
indem nification includes, without limitation, the payment of all penalties, fines,
judgments, awards, decrees, attorneys’ fees, and related costs or expenses, and the
reimbursement of City, its elected officials, employees, and/or agents for all legal expenses
and costs incurred by each of them.
Owner’s obligation to indemnify shall survive the termination, cancellation, or expiration
of this Agreem ent and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by
City, its elected officials, employees, or agents.
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16. Binding Upon Successors. All of the agreements, rights, covenants,
reservations and restrictions contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and
shall inure to the benefit of the parties herein, their heirs, successors, legal representatives,
assigns and all persons acquiring any part or portion of the Historic Property, whether by
operation of law or in any manner whatsoever.
17. Legal Costs. In the event legal proceedings are brought by any party or
parties to enforce or restrain a violation of any of the covenants, conditions or
restrictions contained herein, or to determine the rights and duties of any party hereunder,
the prevailing party in such proceeding may recover all reasonable attorneys’
fees to be fixed by the court, in addition to court costs and other relief ordered by the court.
18. Severability. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held
to be unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by subsequent
preemptive legislation, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or
portions thereof, shall not be effected thereby.
19. Recordation. No later than twenty (20)days after the Effective Date, City shall
cause this Agreement to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the County of
Riverside. Owner shall provide written notice of the contract to the State Office of Historic
Preservation within six (6) months of entering into the contract.
20. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, in whole or in part, only by
written recorded instrument executed by the parties hereto.
21. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and governed
in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action at law or in equity
brought by either of the parties hereto for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided
for by this Agreement shall be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of
Riverside, State of California, and the parties hereby waive all provisions of law providing
for a change of venue in such proceedings to any other county.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Owner have executed this Agreement on the day and
year first above written.
Dated: CITY OF PALM DESERT
By
ATTESTED TO:
By
Dated:
Owner
Owner
APPROVED AS TO FORM
City Attorney
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A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of
the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not
the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
State of ___________________ }
} SS.
County of __________________ }
On , 2018 , before me,____________________, a Notary Public,
personally appeared__________________________________________, who
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose
name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that
he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf
of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that
the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature
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APPENDIX D
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APPENDIX E
MILLS ACT PROGRAM
CITY STAFF ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT
Date of inspection: Drive-by Site Visit
Staff Name:
Was work completed in accordance with all City requirements? Yes No
Comments:
Signature:
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APPENDIX F
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50280-50290
50280. Upon the application of an owner or the agent of an owner of any qualified historical property, as
defined in Section 50280.1, the legislative body of a city, county, or city and county may contract with the
owner or agent to restrict the use of the property in a manner which the legislative body deems
reasonable to carry out the purposes of this article and of Article 1.9 (commencing with Section 439) of
Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. The contract shall meet the
requirements of Sections 50281 and 50282.
50280.1. "Qualified historical property" for purposes of this article, means privately owned property which
is not exempt from property taxation and which meets either of the following:
(a)Listed in the National Register of Historic Places or located in a registered historic district,
as defined in Section 1.191-2(b) of Title 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(b)Listed in any state, city, county, or city and county official register of historical or architecturally
significant sites, places, or landmarks.
50281. Any contract entered into under this article shall contain the following provisions:
(a)The term of the contract shall be for a minimum period of 10 years.
(b)Where applicable, the contract shall provide the following:
(1)For the preservation of the qualified historical property and, when necessary, to restore and
rehabilitate the property to conform to the rules and regulations of the Office of Historic
Preservation of the Department of Parks and Recreation, the United States Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, and the State Historical Building Code.
(2)For the periodic examinations of the interior and exterior of the premises by the assessor,
the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State Board of Equalization as may be
necessary to determ ine the owner's compliance with the contract.
(3)For it to be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, all successors in interest of the owner.
A successor in interest shall have the same rights and obligations under the contract as the
original owner who entered into the contract.
(c)The owner or agent of an owner shall provide written notice of the contract to the Office of
Historic Preservation within six months of entering into the contract.
50281.1. The legislative body entering into a contract described in this article may require that the
property owner, as a condition to entering into the contract, pay a fee not to exceed the reasonable cost
of administering this program.
50282. (a) Each contract shall provide that on the anniversary date of the contract or such other annual date
as is specified in the contract, a year shall be added automatically to the initial term of the contract unless
notice of nonrenewal is given as provided in this section. If the property owner or the legislative body desires
in any year not to renew the contract, that party shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the contract on
the other party in advance of the annual renewal date of the contract. Unless the notice is served by the
owner at least 90 days prior to the renewal date or by the legislative body at least 60 days prior to the
renewal date, one year shall automatically be added to the term of the contract.
(b) Upon receipt by the owner of a notice from the legislative body of nonrenewal, the owner may make a
written protest of the notice of nonrenewal. The legislative body may, at any time prior to the renewal
date, withdraw the notice of nonrenewal.
(c)If the legislative body or the owner serves notice of intent in any year not to renew the contract, the
existing contract shall remain in effect for the balance of the period remaining since the original execution
or the last renewal of the contract, as the case may be.
(d)The owner shall furnish the legislative body with any information the legislative body shall require in
order to enable it to determine the eligibility of the property involved.
(e) No later than 20 days after a city or county enters into a contract with an owner pursuant to this article,
the clerk of the legislative body shall record with the county recorder a copy of the contract, which shall
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describe the property subject thereto. From and after the time of the recordation, this contract shall impart
a notice thereof to all persons as is afforded by the recording laws of this state.
50284. The legislative body may cancel a contract if it determines that the owner has breached any of the
conditions of the contract provided for in this article or has allowed the property to deteriorate to the point
that it no longer meets the standards for a qualified historical property. The legislative body may also cancel
a contract if it determines that the owner has failed to restore or rehabilitate the property in the manner
specified in the contract.
50285. No contract shall be canceled under Section 50284 until after the legislative body has given notice
of, and has held, a public hearing on the matter. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed to the last known
address of each owner of property within the historic zone and shall be published pursuant to Section
6061.
50286. (a) If a contract is canceled under Section 50284, the owner shall pay a cancellation fee equal to
121/2 percent of the current fair market value of the property , as determined by the county assessor as
though the property were free of the contractual restriction.
(b)The cancellation fee shall be paid to the county auditor, at the time and in the manner that the county
auditor shall prescribe, and shall be allocated by the county auditor to each jurisdiction in the tax rate area
in which the property is located in the same manner as the auditor allocates the annual tax increment in
that tax rate area in that fiscal year.
(c)Notwithstanding any other provision of law, revenue received by a school district pursuant to this section
shall be considered property tax revenue for the purposes of Section 42238 of the Education Code,
and revenue received by a county superintendent of schools pursuant to this section shall be considered
property tax revenue for the purposes of Article 3 (commencing with Section 2550) of Chapter
12 of Part 2 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code.
50287. As an alternative to cancellation of the contract for breach of any condition, the county, city, or any
landowner may bring any action in court necessary to enforce a contract including, but not limited to, an
action to enforce the contract by specific performance or injunction.
50288. In the event that property subject to contract under this article is acquired in whole or in part by
eminent domain or other acquisition by any entity authorized to exercise the power of eminent domain,
and the acquisition is determined by the legislative body to frustrate the purpose of the contract, such
contract shall be canceled and no fee shall be imposed under Section 50286. Such contract shall be deemed
null and void for all purposes of determining the value of the property so acquired.
50289. In the event that property restricted by a contract with a county under this article is annexed to a city,
the city shall succeed to all rights, duties, and powers of the county under such contract.
50290. Local agencies and owners of qualified historical properties may consult with the State Historical
Resources Commission for its advice and counsel on matters relevant to historical property contracts.
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California Revenue and Taxation Code, Article 1.9, Sections 439 – 439.4
439. Historical Property Restrictions; enforceably restricted property.
For the purposes of this article and within the meaning of Section 8 of Article XIII of the
Constitution, property is "enforceably restricted" if it is subject to an historical property
contract executed pursuant to Article 12 (commencing with Section 50280) of Chapter 1
of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code.
439.1. Historical Property; definitions.
For purposes of this article "restricted historical property" means qualified historical
property, as defined in Section 50280.1 of the Government Code, that is subject to a
historical property contract executed pursuant to Article 12 (commencing with Section
50280) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code. For purposes
of this section, "qualified historical property" includes qualified historical improvements and
any land on which the qualified historical improvements are situated, as specified in the
historical property contract. If the historical property contract does not specify the land that
is to be included, "qualified historical property" includes only that area of reasonable size
that is used as a site for the historical improvements.
439.2. Historical Property; valuation.
When valuing enforceably restricted historical property, the county assessor shall not
consider sales data on similar property, whether or not enforceably restricted, and shall
value that restricted historical property by the capitalization of income method in the
following manner:
(a) The annual income to be capitalized shall be determined as follows:
(1) Where sufficient rental information is available, the income shall be the fair rent that
can be imputed to the restricted historical property being valued based upon rent
actually received for the property by the owner and upon typical rentals received in the
area for similar property in similar use whe re the owner pays the property tax. When the
restricted historical property being valued is actually encumbered by a lease, any cash
rent or its equivalent considered in determining the fair rent of the property shall be the
amount for which the property would be expected to rent were the rental payment to be
renegotiated in the light of current conditions, including applicable provisions under
which the property is enforceably restricted.
(2) Where sufficient rental information is not available, the income shall be that which
the restricted historical property being valued reasonably can be expected to yield under
prudent management and subject to applicable provisions under which the property is
enforceably restricted.
(3) If the parties to an instrument that enforceably restricts the property stipulate therein
an amount that constitutes the minimum annual income to be capitalized, then the income
to be capitalized shall not be less than the amount so stipulated. For purposes of this
section, income shall be determined in accordance with rules and regulations issued by
the board and with this section and shall be the difference between revenue and
expenditures. Revenue shall be the amount of money or money's worth, including any
cash rent or its equivalent, that the property can be expected to yield to an owner- operator
annually on the average from any use of the property permitted under the terms by
which the property is enforceably restricted. Expenditures shall be any outlay or average
annual allocation of money or money's worth that can be fairly charged
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against the revenue expected to be received during the period used in computing the
revenue. Those expenditures to be charged against revenue shall be only those which
are ordinary and necessary in the production and maintenance of the revenue for that
period. Expenditures shall not include depletion charges, debt retirement, interest on
funds invested in the property, property taxes, corporation income taxes, or corporation
franchise taxes based on income.
(b) The capitalization rate to be used in valuing owner-occupied single family dwellings
pursuant to this article shall not be derived from sales data and shall be the sum of the
following components:
(1) An interest component to be determined by the board and announced no later than
September 1 of the year preceding the assessment year and that was the yield rate equal
to the effective rate on conventional mortgages as determined by the Federal Housing
Finance Board, rounded to the nearest 1/4 percent.
(2) A historical property risk component of 4 percent.
(3) A component for property taxes that shall be a percentage equal to the estimated total
tax rate applicable to the property for the assessment year times the assessment ratio.
(4) A component for amortization of the improvements that shall be a percentage
equivalent to the reciprocal of the remaining life.
(c) The capitalization rate to be used in valuing all other restricted historical property
pursuant to this article shall not be derived from sales data and shall be the sum of the
following components:
(1) An interest component to be determined by the board and announced no later than
September 1 of the year preceding the assessment year and that was the yield rate equal
to the effective rate on conventional mortgages as determined by the Federal Housing
Finance Board, rounded to the nearest 1/4 percent.
(2) A historical property risk component of 2 percent.
(3) A component for property taxes that shall be a percentage equal to the estimated total
tax rate applicable to the property for the assessment year times the assessment ratio.
(4) A component for amortization of the improvements that shall be a percentage
equivalent to the reciprocal of the remaining life.
(d) Unless a party to an instrument that creates an enforceable restriction expressly
prohibits the valuation, the valuation resulting from the capitalization of income method
described in this section shall not exceed the lesser of either the valuation that would have
resulted by calculation under Section 110, or the valuation that would have resulted
by calculation under Section 110.1, as though the property was not subject to an
enforceable restriction in the base year.
(e) The value of the restricted historical property shall be the quotient of the inco me
determined as provided in subdivision (a) divided by the capitalization rate determined
as provided in subdivision (b) or (c).
(f) The ratio prescribed in Section 401 shall be applied to the value of the property
determined in subdivision (d) to obtain its assessed value.
439.3. Historical Property; notice of nonrenewal.
Notwithstanding any provision of Section 439.2 to the contrary, if either the county or
city or the owner of restricted historical property subject to contract has served notice of
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nonrenewal as provided in Section 50282 of the Government Code, the county
assessor shall value that restricted historical property as provided in this section.
(a) Following the hearing conducted pursuant to Section 50285 of the Government
Code, subdivision (b) shall apply until the termination of the period for which the restricted
historical property is enforceably restricted.
(b) The board or assessor in each year until the termination of the period for which the
property is enforceably restricted shall do all of the following:
(1) Determine the full cash value of the property pursuant to Section 110.1. If the property
is not subject to Section 110.1 when the restriction expires, the value shall be determined
pursuant to Section 110 as if the property were free of contractual restriction. If the
property will be subject to a use for which this chapter provides a special restricted
assessment, the value of the property shall be determined as if it were subject to the new
restriction.
(2) Determine the value of the property by the capitalization of income method as provided
in Section 439.2 and without regard to the fact that a notice of nonrenewal or cancellation
has occurred.
(3) Subtract the value determined in paragraph (2) of this subdivision by capitalization of
income from the full cash value determined in paragraph (1).
(4) Using the rate announced by the board pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b)
of Section 439.2, discount the amount obtained in paragraph (3) for the number of years
remaining until the termination of the period for which the property is enforceably
restricted.
(5) Determine the value of the property by adding the value determined by the
capitalization of income method as provided in paragraph (2) and the value obtained in
paragraph (4).
(6) Apply the ratios prescribed in Section 401 to the value of the property determined in
paragraph (5) to obtain its assessed value.
439.4. Historical Property; recordation.
No property shall be valued pursuant to this article unless an enforceable restriction
meeting the requirements of Section 439 is signed, accepted and recorded on or before
the lien date for the fiscal year in which the valuation would apply.
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APPENDIX A
Eligible Scope of Work
The table below serves as guidance to determine if the proposed project(s) outlined in the 10-year
Property Improvement Plan are eligible repair, restora�on, and/or rehabilita�on improvements under
the Mills Act Applica�on. The table categorizes each improvement as either contribu�ng to “structure
integrity”, “architectural/historical integrity”, or ineligible. “Structure integrity” includes the structural
elements of a building (founda�on, beams, framing, etc.) and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
systems. “Architectural/Historical Integrity” includes architectural and historical components (windows,
doors, roofing, decora�ve elements, trims, etc) that are integral to the jus�fica�on for the property
having a historical designa�on.
Any work proposed that is not iden�fied within the table below is subject to eligibility determina�on by
City Staff, the Cultural Resources Preserva�on Commitee (CRPC), and/or City Council.
SCOPE OF WORK ELIGIBLE INELIGIBLE
Structure
Integrity
Architectural and/or
Historical Integrity
Interior
1.New/repair appliances X
2.New/repair carpet X
3.New/repair countertops X
4.New/repair flooring X
5.Interior pain�ng X
6.Changes to interior walls X
7.Carpentry restora�on work (example:
Windows, molding, framing)X
Roofing
8.Patch/Repair Roof X
9.New Roof (different material)X
10.New roof (original material)X X
11.Altering Building Roof (ridge, dormers,
gables, etc.)X
12.Repair roof framing X
13.Repair of eaves/overhangs X
14.Flashing/waterproofing X
15.Install roo�op photovoltaic system (Solar
panels)X
Windows/Doors/Awning/Shuters
16.Replace exterior doors and/or windows X
17.Altera�on/crea�on of window or door
opening X
18.Replacement/repair of shuters or
awnings X
19.Install or remove shuters or awnings X
Exterior Walls
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20.Whole house exterior pain�ng X
21.Touch up paint X
22.Re-stucco (like for like)X
23.Stucco repair (like for like)X
24.Repair, restore, or repaint masonry X
25.Cleaning of walls X
26.New/replacement wall cladding X
Architectural Elements
27.Repair, remove, or alter exis�ng pa�os,
balconies, and/or chimneys X
28.Construct new pa�o, balcony, and/or
chimney X
29.Construct new atached wall X
30.Repair or replace guters and downspouts X
31.Repair exis�ng architectural element X
32.Add new architectural element X
Mechanical
33.New HVAC system(s)X
34.New ven�ng or duct work X
35.New water heater X
36.New fans X
37.HVAC system maintenance/repair X
Electrical
38.New electrical outlets, circuits, panels X
39.Whole house rewiring X
40.Electrical panel upgrade X
41.New service lines to detached structure X
42.Electric vehicle charger X
43.Batery storage or generator X
44.Security ligh�ng and/or alarm system X
45.Exterior ligh�ng fixtures X
46.Interior ligh�ng fixtures X
Plumbing
47.Whole house repiping X
48.New plumbing fixtures (sink, tub, shower,
faucets)X
49.Plumbing repairs X
50.New service or supply lines X
Fire Protec�on
51.Install fire sprinkler system X
52.Install smoke/CO2 alarms X
Structural/Founda�on
53.Founda�on bol�ng, wall bracing, and
related seismic work X 54.New/repair founda�on
55.Seismic retrofi�ng
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56.Repair or reinforce wall/ceiling framing or
bracing
Drainage/Water Protec�on
57.Flashing
X
58.New/repair Exterior Drains
59.Water damage repair (interior/exterior)
60.Re-grading of property for drainage
purposes
Accessory Structures
61.New/repair of walls or fences X
62.Landscaping and hardscape X
63.ADU or JADU construc�on X
64.Install/remove/repair swimming pool X
65.Construct/repair/removal of original
accessory structure X
66.Construct/repair/removal of non-original
accessory structure X
General Maintenance
67.HOA Fees X
68.Regular common area or landscaping fees X
69.Termite Treatment
X
70.Mold remedia�on
71.Abestos remedia�on
72.Radon gas preven�on/remedia�on
73.Lead-based paint removal
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Cultural Resources Preservation
Committee
Workplan Goals Update 2023-
2024
CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
JANUARY 24, 2024
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Background
•November 9, 2022 –Meeting to discuss work plan•GIS, Mills Act, Certified Local Government (CLG), Survey
•May 5, 2023 –Special Meeting to set the goals and prioritiesfor the 2023/2024 fiscal year•5 priorities identified
•June 8, 2023 –City Council received goals and gave staffdirection on implementation
•October 31, 2023–Committee was provided update on goals.Requested regular updates of goals.
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Work Plan
1/24/2024 3
Priority Next Steps /Resources Action Taken
1.50th Anniversary events,City events,and
Modernism Week to include:
•Explore creation of yard signs or similar device
for residential properties 50 years or older
Assign a subcommittee to work with public affairs
regarding modernism week.
CRPC will establish a subcommittee to plan for
event participation during 2023.
COMPLETED -Staff ordered the printing of 100-yard
signs to provide to the Palm Desert Historic
Preservation Society to identify structures older than
50 years.Worked with Committee Member Toltzmann
who worked on distribution.
Maps created.
2.Update and maintain inventory of current historical
landmarks and make them available on the City’s
website.
•Convert the existing driving tour document to a
searchable document and reformat
•Provide a brochure on the website with links to
informational resources on how to research a
historic structure.
Staff will update maps of historic resources and
landmark districts to show locations on the City
website using existing ESRI software resources.
ONGOING –City to currently in process of hiring a
GIS Analyst to assist in the preparation of maps and
data layers.To create:
-Story Maps
-Shapefiles of existing Mills Act Contracts,Designated
Landmarks, and future properties eligible for
designation
3.Establish a historic resources survey and a
Citywide historic context statement.
Staff will seek a consultant to prepare the survey
and statement. $40,000 which was previously
budgeted and allocated to the preparation of
Objective Design Standards for Multifamily
Housing may be re-allocated to the preparation
this survey.
ONGOING –Draft scope of work to issue a request for
proposal to hire a consultant to prepare a historic
context statement and City-wide historic
reconnaissance survey to identify potential eligible
historic sites for properties older than 45 years.
Establish that the survey must be National Register
Bulletin 24 –Guidelines for Local Surveys.This will
include preparation of GIS data to establish maps of
eligible structure locations.
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Work Plan
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4.Seek certified local government (CLG)
designation
Staff will assess the
potential to file an
application and hire a
consultant to prepare the
application.Final approval of
the application will require
City CouncilApproval.
Communicating Certified Local Government Coordinator at the
California Office of Historic Preservation for the submittal of a draft
application,prior to the final application.Allows corrections in a less
formal manner.
Future Action :Staff to obtain resumes and commissioner
qualifications of committee members.
Plan for future historic preservation plan (context statement).
5.Continue to review Mills Act Contracts and
consider requesting the Council modify or
remove the application limits established by
Resolution No.2011-1.
Staff will amend the
resolution establishing the
application process,and
review procedures to
implement the Mills Act by
increasing the number of
preservation agreements the
City may enter into per
calendar year or removing
the requirement altogether.
Completed –Removal of restriction.
Draft guidelines presented.
Priority Next Steps /Resources Action Taken
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Discussion
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◦Establish that certain goals will carry into next year.
◦Establish new goals for committee to present to the City Council in
May/June 2024.
◦Staff recommends Committee Members return individual priorities from each
committee member.Email to staff by February 7,2024,at 5:00 PM
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Cultural Resource Preservation Committee
Year 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023
Month Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan
Day 26 28 31 26 - - 27 5 25 - - -
Clark, Paul - - P P - - P P P - - -0 0
Graybill, Don - - P P - - P P P - - -0 0
Housken, Kim - - P P - - P P P - - -0 0
McCune, Rochelle - - P P - - P P P - - -0 0
Mortensen, Thomas - - P P - - P P P - - -0 0
Toltzmann, David - - P P - - P P P - - -0 0
Vassalli, Linda - - P P 0 0
0 0
P Present
P Remote
A Absent
E Excused
-No Meeting
Resigned/Not Yet Appoint
Palm Desert Municipal Code 2.34.010
Monthly: Three unexcused absences from regular meeting in any twelve-month period shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding
office on boards that meet bimonthly.
Please contact the Recording Secretary to discuss any attendance concerns.
Total Absences
Unexcused Excused
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