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CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Administrative Conference Room, City Hall
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting and there will be
in-person access to this 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
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Written public comment may also be submitted to cityclerk@palmdesert.gov. E-mails
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.
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
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. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of
the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Cultural Resources
Preservation 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
Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by
the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee for a separate discussion.
RECOMMENDATION:
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of September 25, 2024.
5.CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
6.DISCUSSION/ACTION CALENDAR
The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-minute time
limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the
agenda.
6.a DISCUSS ITEMS REQUESTED BY CRPC FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
MEETING
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RECOMMENDATION:
Provide feedback on Modernism week, education topics, and Mills Act
updated guidelines
7.PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
8.a CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
8.b CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
8.c CITY STAFF
8.d ATTENDANCE REPORT 11
9.ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on January 22, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
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10.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, Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive,
Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open session, 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 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.
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/ Michelle Nance
Deputy Clerk II
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CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Present: Committee Member Kim Housken, Committee Member Thomas
Mortensen, Committee Member David Toltzmann, Vice-Chair
Linda Vassalli, Chair Rochelle McCune
Absent: Committee Member Paul Clark, Committee Member Don Graybill
Staff Present: Principal Planner Nick Melloni, Principal Planner Carlos Flores,
Director of Development Services Richard Cannone, Recording
Secretary Michelle Nance
Liaison(s) Present: City Council Liaison, Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee was called to order
by Chair McCune on September 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., in the Administrative Conference
Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. ROLL CALL
3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Committee Member Housken
Seconded by: Committee Member Toltzmann
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Committee Member Housken
Seconded by: Committee Member Toltzmann
Approve the Minutes of August 28, 2024.
Motion Carried
5. ACTION CALENDAR
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September 25, 2024
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None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.a CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO
APPROVE THE DESIGNATION OF THE AVONDALE GOLF CLUB
CLUBHOUSE LOCATED AT 75800 AVONDALE DRIVE AS A HISTORIC
LANDMARK (CRPC24-0001)
Principal Planner Melloni narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to
member inquiries.
Chair McCune opened the public hearing.
Avondale Country Club General Manager Rick Bauer, Applicant, spoke in favor of
staff recommendation.
Chair McCune closed the public hearing, there being no additional members of
the public wishing to speak.
Motion by: Committee Member Housken
Seconded by: Vice-Chair Vassalli
Make findings and recommend approval to the Palm Desert City Council to adopt
a resolution to designate the existing clubhouse located at 75800 Avondale Drive
on Assessor’s Parcel Number 626-030-043 a local historic landmark pursuant to
Criterion D and F of Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 29.40.010.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
7.a CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Committee to include the
following agenda items at the next meeting:
• Discussion on potential presentation for Modernism Week 2026;
• Education Subcommittee and discussion of education topics;
• Website discussion; and
• Discussion on Mills Act updated guidelines.
7.b CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Mayor Pro Tem Harnik provided an update on Mills Act Guidelines approved by
City Council and recommended that Committee members review the upcoming
City Council meeting agenda online.
7.c CITY STAFF
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September 25, 2024
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Principal Planner Melloni provided an update on the Breeze Block Garden at the
Palm Desert Historical Society approved by City Council September 12, 2024.
Director of Development Services Cannone advised the Committee that the
November and December meetings may be cancelled due to holidays, and if a
meeting were needed a Special Meeting would be arranged.
7.d ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The Cultural Resources Preservation Committee adjourned at 9:32 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk II
Recording Secretary
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Carlos Flores, Principal Planner
Secretary
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DATE APPROVED BY CRPC
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CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 23, 2024
PREPARED BY: Carlos Flores, AICP, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: DISCUSS ITEMS REQUESTED BY CRPC FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
MEETING
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide feedback on Modernism week, education topics, and Mills Act updated guidelines
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
At the September 25, 2024, Cultural Resources Preservation Committee (CRPC) meeting,
members of the CRPC requested an update and discussion on the following topics at its next
meeting:
1) Presentation for Modernism Week
2) Education Subcommittee and discussion of education topics; and
3) Discussion on Mills Act updated guidelines
City staff will provide a brief introduction to each discussion topic, followed by discussion from
the CRPC.
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Cultural Resource Preservation Committee
Year 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023
Month Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan Dec Nov
Day 25 28 24 26 22 24 27 28 24 26 28
Clark, Paul E P - P - - P - A - - 1 1
Graybill, Don A P - P - - P - P - - 1 0
Housken, Kim P E - P - - P - P - - 0 1
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 - P - - P - E - - 0 1
P Present
P Remote
A Absent
E Excused
-No Meeting
Resigne
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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