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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - HIST PRESV CMTE - 01/03/07 �-�--� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � PARTMENT BUILDING & SAFETY DE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk From: Barbara Walker, Temporary Administrative Secretary Date: February 28, 2007 Subject: Submission of Approved Minutes for the Historic Preservation Committee Meeting January 30, 2007 Attached is a copy of January 30, 2007 minutes of the Historic Preservation Committee approved by the Committee on February 27, 2007. Please include on the next City Council agenda. Thank you L`ITY COUNCIL ACTION: Attachment �EPROVED � .., DENTED �CEIVEp � ` OTHER _ �ETI DATE ' ' A7�ES: NOES: ABSENT: n ABSTAIN• VERIFIED BY: ��riginal on File with ity Clerk' s OffirE G:\BldgSfty�Mary Clark\Word data\Historic Preservation Committee\Minutes\Memo Minutes for City Council.dot CITY OF PALM DESERT �-�-� � � HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES JAN UARY 30, 2007 Administrative Conference Room I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Kent Routh called the meeting of the Historic Preservation Committee to order at 10:05 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Bonnie Bowie Gale Broeker Kim Housken Jan Holmlund Bob Pitchford Kent Routh Vera Handley Don Graybill, Alternate Also Present: Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building and Safety Barbara Walker, Temporary Recording Secretary Hal Rover, President Historical Society Dennis Mitchem, Representative, EF Moore & Company III. SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER — Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk, swore in Don Graybill, a new member to the Historic Preservation Committee. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee Member Kim Housken moved to approve the Minutes of the December 15, 2006 meeting with a change under IV.A.4. to read Tavo Olmos photographed the Palm Desert Lodge for Property Archived Records. Additionally, under IV.B.7. change Historical Society Visitor's Center to Historical Society and the Visitor's Center. Committee Member Jan Holmlund seconded the motion. It received unanimous approval 7-0. V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. CHAIR REPORT 1. Chair Kent Routh welcomed new Committee Member, Don Graybill, to the Committee. G:�BIdgSfty\Mary Clark\Word dataU-listoric Preservation Committee\Minutes\Minutes013007.doc 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Minutes JANUARY 30, 2007 2. Chair Kent Routh suggested that due to time constraints, the date for the next Workshop meeting be changed to Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at 10:30 AM. After member discussion it was agreed that date would be workable. B. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Committee Member Jan Holmlund reported on information she gathered regarding committee meeting attendance. She reported if a commission or a committee has two meetings a month there are six absences allowed. Currently with only one committee meeting per month, there are only three absences allowed. She questioned whether the monthly Committee Workshop meeting would constitute finro committee meetings per month. Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building and Safety, suggested the Committee ask Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk, if the Committee Workshop is considered a second monthly meeting and if roll needed to be taken at those meetings. 2. Chair Kent Routh stated he had gathered some bus tour information, but felt more intensive planning and input were needed before a decision could be made. Mr. Hamidzadeh stated he had some information as to rates. He added that he was told by City Clerk, Rachelle Klassen, some other departments have planned similar tours and tours must be considered a meeting in compliance with the Brown Act. Additionally, the information will need to be a public notice posted a few days in advance. City Clerk would also need to be advised of the plans a week in advance. Mr. Hamidzadeh will also follow up and advise the Committee on how overflow bus tour attendees could be accommodated. 3. Committee Member Kim Housken reported she thought the quote for a 24 — 27 passenger bus with a minimum of a 4 hour rental, would be close to $400.00. Mr. Hamidzadeh reminded Committee that if the cost was under $1000, no bidding would be required. 4. Committee Member Jan Holmlund suggested that other councils and interested committees from neighboring cities be invited for the movie. She reminded Committee that the suggestion for a snack and a tour guide on the tour should be considered. She also discussed with Committee options as to the sequence and time frame of agenda items for the tour. 5. Committee Member Jan Holmlund asked Mr. Hamidzadeh to submit a number of interested tour participants from the City. He stated that he would do that but asked Committee to also submit a number of interested parties from other jurisdictions. He also requested that Committee report on locations, whether there would be disembarking stops and as many other details as possible. G:�BIdgSftylMary Clark\Word dataU-listoric Preservation Committee\Minutes\Minutes013007.doc. 2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Minutes JANUARY 30, 2007 6. Committee Member Jan Holmlund suggested that if the tour proves to be successful, a second tour could be organized in the future. She reported that she had looked at some of the sites being considered and some were inaccessible. She reviewed a booklet from her library, "Jack's Palm Springs and Valley Cities Close Up" — See it All! by Jack Titus which includes all types of tours that visitors would be interested in seeing. She asked that copies on the Palm Desert North and Palm Desert South Sections be given to Committee Members. 7. Committee Member Kim Housken gave an estimate of 24 participants for the bus tour. 8. Committee Member Vera Handley asked if overflow tour participants could follow in private cars if the bus was full. Mr. Hamizadeh stated that might be possible but the Brown Act would still have to be fulfilled in some way. He said he would contact the City Council as to a date that would be good for them to be able to participate. 9. Chair Kent Routh reiterated that a lot of intensive planning needed to be done and should be included in the next Workshop meeting. He added the bus tour plans need to be in place within the next three to four weeks. C. INDIVIDUAL COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORT 1. Colleqe of the Desert Camqus Changes Update — Committee Member Kim Housken reported that the next meeting would be Tuesday, February 20"'at 1:00 PM at a new location in the North Annex, Room 1 instead of the Library. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Business Cards for Committee Members Update —Amir Hamidzadeh, Director of Building and Safety, reported that he asked the HR Manager about the business cards for the Committee. She responded that none of the City's committees will be having City business cards. Mr. Hamidzadeh stated he had indicated that this committee possibly had a unique situation as there were occasions when they had to "knock on doors" for personal contact with people in their homes. HR recommended that the committee wear their badges in that situation and indicate which committee they were representing. Committee Member Jan Holmland asked if committee members could have their own cards printed. Mr. Hamidzadeh suggested the cards might say "Historic Preservation Committee for Palm Desert Volunteer" or something to that effect. G:\BldgSfty\Mary Clark\Word dataU-listoric Preservation CommitteeVvlinutes\Minutes013007.doc. 3 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Minutes JANUARY 30, 2007 B. Ordinance/Mills Act Update —Amir Hamidzadeh reported that he had originally planned to go to Council on February 22, 2007, with both the Mills Act and the Ordinance. However, he wants to again meet with Casey Tibbet, Consultant, from LSA Associates regarding input he received from the City Attorney and Homer Croy, Acting City Manager, Development Services. Mr. Hamidzadeh said they want to be sure the consensus of the property owner is a firm portion of the ordinance and to be sure everything is finalized before going to Council. Chair Kent Routh added he also spoke with Casey Tibbet and was expecting her to send some examples of survey forms from other cities and a form for the letter. He will follow up on these items. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Officers Motion Chair Ken Routh moved to elect Committee Member Kim Housken as Committee Chair for the next year. Committee Member Vera Handley seconded the motion. It was passed unanimously 7-0. Kim Housken agreed to this nomination and is the new Chair for the Historic Preservation Committee. Motion Committee Member Kim Housken moved to elect Gale Broeker as Vice Chair. Committee Member Jan Holmlund seconded the motion. It was passed unanimously 7-0. B. Palm Desert Lodge - Chair Kent Routh introduced Dennis Mitchem with E. F. Moore & Company representing Longs Drug Store. Chair Routh stated the committee received photographs taken of the Palm Desert Lodge, the present occupant. Longs Drug store also provided schematics for the proposed building when the Palm Desert Lodge is demolished. Chair Routh further reported that he had attended the Architectural Board Meeting and the initial drawings submitted were returned to Longs Drug Store to see if they could come up with a more pleasing design which will be worked out befinreen the Architectural Review Board and Longs. Chair Routh asked Mr. Mitchem if he would like to comment. Mr. Mitchem stated that he was at this meeting to answer any questions and to work with the community. He further stated that as there was great interest expressed in the sign, the Longs Drug Store people would be happy to have the sign professionally relocated to the location of the Committee's choice. However, he did caution the Committee that the sign still remains the Palm Desert Lodge sign along with any other salvageable items. Mr. Noto would have some say so as to what could be taken. Mr. Mitchem said he could not make a commitment on other items but would work with the Committee as much as possible. Committee Member Kim Housken stated that a Non-Architectural form should be used for an item like the sign and an Architectural form should be used for buildings. G:\BldgSfty\Mary Clark\Word data\Historic Preservation Committee\Minutes\Minutes013007.doc. 4 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Minutes JANUARY 30, 2007 Mr. Mitchem also noted that Non-Architectural describes elements i.e. sign/grounds and Architectural would pertain to each building. Committee Member Jan Holmlund suggested that Committee Members Kim Housken, Kent Routh and Bob Pitchford meet with Mr. Mitchem to decide what was needed. Motion: Committee Member Jan Holmland moved that the Committee accept the Palm Desert Lodge sign for the City of Palm Desert. Committee Member Bonnie Bowie seconded the motion. It received unanimous approval. Committee Member Kim Housken suggested that there may be other salvageable items from the Palm Desert Lodge such as sconces, umbrellas, block work, etc. that would be a welcome addition and could be accepted by the Committee for historic preservation. Motion: Committee Member Jan Holmland moved that the Committee explore the possibility of a salvage operation for architectural design elements that are period elements for both the Palm Desert Lodge and other places that may be torn down. Committee Member Kim Housken seconded the motion. It received unanimous approval 7 — 0. Committee Member Jan Holmlund asked Mr. Rover if it was true the Historical Society had a place for the sign? Mr. Rover stated he was not aware of that or any discussion with Longs regarding that. Committee Member Jan Holmlund further stated that the care of the sign and other architectural items needed a professional staff and good environment to properly care for the artifacts and archives developed throughout the years as the Historical Society is inadequate to the job of visitation, preservation, security and parking. She suggested that the Committee request the City to draft an answer to these concerns and to give the Committee a report on what can be done for the long term future care of these historical artifacts. Motion: Committee Member Jan Holmland moved that the City of Palm Desert undertake a study of the need for a cultural center to be developed in the City that would include space for material focus, culture and artifacts of whatever nature and that it be considered to be a professional type of operation with a professional curator and a director, and material would be properly cared for and available to residents and visitors alike. And, the Committee would like to be informed of the requirements and the information derived from this study within six months. Committee Member Bob Pitchford seconded the motion. It received unanimous approval. Motion: Committee Member Jan Holmland moved that the Committee make a recommendation to the City of Palm Desert to undertake a feasibility G:�BIdgSfty\Mary Clark\Word dataUiistoric Preservation Committee\Minutes\Minutes013007.doc. 5 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Minutes JANUARY 30, 2007 study for a cultural center to be completed within six months. Committee Member Kim Housken seconded the motion. It received unanimous approval. Vtll. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Hal Rover, President, Palm Desert Historical Society, noted that he heard the Committee was looking for possible historical homes. He reported that he was studying all the items in the Historical Society site and discovered some letters to Palm Desert founder Cliff Henderson from Albert Hawkes, a one-time senator from New Jersey. Mr. Hawkes owned a home on Fiddleneck Lane and Golden Rod Lane which is basically untouched. Mr. Rover said he knows the man who currently owns the home and suggested he might be approachable. IX. CONFIRM NEXT MEETING DATES AND ADJOURN Workshop — Tuesday, February 20, 2007, 10:30 a.m., Community Service Conference Room. Regular Meeting -- Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 10:00 a.m., Council Chambers Conference Room. Chair Kent Routh adjourned the meeting at 12:05 p.m. G:\BldgSfty\Mary Clark\Word data\Historic Preservation Committee\Minutes\Minutes013007.doc. 6