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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRP Cmte - 09/28/2010 �'�'� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk .�� From: Suzanne Cicchini, Administrative Secretary Date: November 30, 2010 Subject: Submission of Approved Minutes for the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Meeting held on September 28, 2010. Attached is a copy of the September 28, 2010 Minutes of the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Meeting approved by the Committee on November 30, 2010. Please include on the next City Council agenda. Thank you Attachment CITY COUNCIG ACT10N . APPROVED l�i;NiF,D RCCCIVED �Fi E3THE12 MEET[NG DATE - -:� ,�/(� AYES: �� % ��� �� � �; � NOI;S: '�/? A[3SENT: � � i� .t' Ai3STA1N: VERIFIF,D I3Y: Original on File with City Clerk' Ot'f7ce G:\BldgSfty\Suzanne Cicchini\Word Files\Cultural Resources Preservation Committee�Meeting ItemsVutemo-City Clerk-Minutes 11-30-10.doc CITY OF PALM DESERT �-�--� � � CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Minutes September 28, 2010 Administrative Conference Room I. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair pon Graybill called the meeting of the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee to order at 10:00 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Ricki Brodie Vera Handley Gale Broeker Bob Pitchford Don Graybill Kim Housken Kent Routh Also Present: Gary Olesen, City of Palm Desert Resident Russell Grance, Director of Building and Safety Suzanne Cicchini, Recording Secretary III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 29, 2010 Committee Member Kim Housken noted some changes for Item Number IX. Public Hearing. On page four, last paragraph, first sentence, the spelling of the last name "Calhoun" should be changed to "Calquhoun." Ms. Housken requested that on page finro, last paragraph, first line, that "historic designation district" should be changed to "historic district designation." For consistency, this wording was changed in the second paragraph, second line of page three from "Historic Designation" to "Historic District Designation." Committee Member Kent Routh moved to accept the Minutes as revised. Committee Member Kim Housken seconded the motion. All were in favor; the Motion passed unanimously. CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 V. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSS HISTORIC PLAQUE FOR SHADOW MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB Russell Grance, Director of Building and Safety showed the plaque to all present at the meeting. The Committee Members were impressed with the plaque and Mr. Grance noted that the aluminum plaque was much less expensive than a bronze plaque and it would stand up to the elements. Committee Member Kim Housken inquired about the Shadow Mountain Golf Club plaque unveiling. Mr. Grance mentioned that early in the process the group wanted the unveiling to coincide with their November opening. This designation would enhance their marketing efforts. Mr. Grance sent an email letting them know the plaque was here. He also emailed them a copy of the agreement they will need to sign before taking possession of it. Mr. Grance added that when he learns of the Shadow Mountain Golf Club's plans, hopefully some Committee Members and City of Palm Desert dignitaries could be present for the event. Committee Member Kent Routh inquired about the cost of the plaque. It was $319.06. VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VIII. OLD BUSINESS None IX. PUBLIC HEARING Committee Chair pon Graybill opened the Public Hearing to Consider Historic Site Designation for the Portola Community Center located at 45-480 Portola Avenue, (APN'S: 625-132-044 and 625-132-043) as a Local Historic Site for City Council approval. Russell Grance, Director of Building and Safety described the building located at 45-480 Portola Avenue as significant as the first community library in the City of Palm Desert. The building was constructed in 1962 on land donated by Randall and Cyria Henderson. The building is eligible for designation as a City Landmark in accordance with Section 29.40.010 Landmark Designation Criteria as it reflects distinctive examples of community planning or significant development patterns, including those associated with different eras of settlement and growth, agriculture, or transportation. G:\BldgSfty\Suzanne Cicchini\Word Files\Cultural Resources Preservation CommitteeWlinutes 2010\&28-10 Minutes.docac Page 2 CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28. 2010 Mr. Gary Olesen, long time Palm Desert resident commented that he came to the meeting to observe. He congratulated the Committee on this (potentian designation. Committee Member Kim Housken pointed out that Olesen Field is named after Mr. Olesen's father. Mr. Olesen noted that the library did not exist when he was in first grade at school in Palm Desert in 1950. There was nothing there. He commented that it was a great thing that the Committee was doing and stated that it was worthy of being designated a historic site. Committee Chair pon Graybill recalled going to the library when he was teaching school in the 1960's. He previously believed that the portion where the children's library was the existing back part, but it is not. The open area to the east was part of the new building. He remembered the Children's Section was to the north. Committee Member Kim Housken was happy to see it recognized for the community aspect of it. Randall and Cyria Henderson donated the land and not only did they want it to be a library but a place for the community to meet. It's come full circle and been designated a community center and it is still being used for what the Henderson's originally intended. Ms. Housken liked the idea that the whole community came together to raise the money, and provide the time, labor and materials needed for the project. She noted that the school children were listed on the plaque for their monetary contributions toward the library. Committee Chair pon Graybill closed the Public Hearing. Committee Member Kim Housken Motioned to authorize staff to prepare a resolution approving historic site designation for the Portola Community Center located at 45-480 Portola Avenue (APN'S: 625-132-044 and 625-132- 043) as a Local Historic Site for City Council approval. Committee Member Kent Routh seconded the Motion. All were in favor, none opposed. The Motion passed unanimously. Russell Grance, Director of Building and Safety announced that the item will be tentatively scheduled for the October 14, 2010 City Council meeting which begins at 4:00 p.m. Discussion commenced on the application. Mr. Grance clarified that he made the suggested modifications to it. The final application is finished. He requested that the Committee Members contact him if there are any last minute changes to the document. X. REPORTS AND REMARKS Committee Chair pon Graybill commented that he wished the plaque for the Fire Station had come with more mounting instructions. Discussion commenced on the manner in which the plaque could be mounted. Committee Member Gale Broeker wondered why Public Works was not mounting the plaque at the Fire Station, since City of Palm Desert owns the building. Director or Building and Safety Russell Grance noted that he had offered assistance. Mr. Graybill will contact Director of Public Works, Mark Greenwood before Saturday, October 2, 2010 regarding help with mounting the plaque. G:\BldgSftylSuzanne Cicchini\Word Files\Cultural Resources Preservation Committee\Minutes 2010\9-28-10 Minutes.docx Page 3 CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28 2010 Committee Chair pon Graybill inquired about the progress of the Mills Act. Director of Building and Safety Russell Grance mentioned that it was brought up at the Executive Management meeting. He received approval from John Wohlmuth, City Manager to move forward, but will check to determine that he still has a green light to go ahead. Mr. Wohlmuth may choose to wait until after the elections. Mr. Grance mentioned that approximately 80 cities in California have the Mills Act. A discussion commenced about the analysis Mr. Grance prepared. The analysis is based upon a formula used by The Riverside County Assessor and he estimated that 50% would be the highest percentage tax benefit that could be received. Mr. Grance is hoping it is viewed from a broader perspective and that it will be seen as a benefit. It will have an impact on the Redevelopment Agency, not City of Palm Desert. Committee Member Gale Broeker commented that you don't need redevelopment if everyone is keeping up their property properly. This is the only benefit property owners would have to participate in the program. Mr. Grance did not anticipate a huge impact on his Building and Safety Department staff. Applications accepted are limited. If the Mills Act passed this year it would not be effective for the property owner until the following year. Committee Member Kim Housken announced that the grand re-opening of the Historical Society of Palm Desert and the dedication of the first historic plaque will take place on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Historical Society of Palm Desert (Fire Station). Refreshments will be served. Also, Friday, October 1, 2010 will be the groundbreaking ceremony for the Aquatic Center. Mr. Grance showed the Committee hand-outs he prepared for the Palm Desert Fire Station plaque unveiling ceremony at the Historical Society of Palm Desert. He contacted Kristy Kneiding about issuing a press release for the event. He provided her with the application, Staff Report, and Resolution. She will have all the information needed. Director of Building and Safety, Russell Grance shared the email he received from the 4t" grade school teacher, Bridget Stanley. She was very complimentary about our website and she found it very resourceful. Her class was learning about historic preservation. She also provided information and a link to other information Ms. Stanley located on the internet. Committee Chair pon Graybill complimented Mr. Grance on the website and the ease of navigation. XI. ADJOURNMENT Committee Chair pon Graybill adjourned the meeting and Public Hearing at 10:38 a.m. � � ���� � Suzanne Cicchini, Recording Secretary G:\BldgSfty\Suzanne Cicchini\Word Files\Cultural Resources Preservation CommitteeVvlinutes 2010\9-28-10 Minutes.docac Page 4