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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRP Cmte - 01-31-2012 ! / �� �1��� CITY OF PALM DESERT � � BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Rachelle Klassen, City Clerk ��� From: Suzanne Cicchini, Administrative Secretary Date: April 30, 2013 Subject: Submission of Approved Minutes for the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Meeting held on January 31, 2012 Attached is a copy of the January 31, 2012 Minutes of the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee Meeting approved by the Committee on April 30, 2013. Please include on the next City Council agenda. Thank you Attachment CITY COUNCIL ACTION APPROVED � DF,NiF.D RECEIVED OTHI:R MEETINC DATE - -�� AYES; " Q 1� NOES:��1 ABSENT: -�a�� ABSTAIN: VERIF[ED BY D � Original oa File with City Clzrk's O ,ce ^ G:\BldgSfty\Suzanne Cicchini\Word Files\Cultural Resources Preservation Committee\Meeting Items\Memo-City Clerk-Minutes 04-30-13.doc CITY OF PALM DESERT �--�---�. � � CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Minutes January 31, 2012 Administrative Conference Room I. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair pon Graybill catled the meeting of the Cultural Resources Preservation Committee to order at 10:06 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Ricki Brodie Gale Broeker Don Graybill Kim Housken William Kroonen, Mayor Pro Tem Bob Pitchford Kent Routh Also Present: Russell Grance, Director of Building and Safety Suzanne Cicchini, Recording Secretary III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 09/27/11 Motion was made by Committee Chair pon Graybill and seconded by Vice Chair Kent Routh that the Minutes of the meeting of 9/27/11 be approved as presented. Motion was unanimously approved. V. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VI. NEW BUSINESS A. ELECTION: OF COMMITTEE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR 2012 Motion by Committee Vice Chair Kent Routh, seconded by Committee Member Gayle Broeker to nominate Committee Member Kim Housken for CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2012 the position of Chair. Motion unanimously approved. Committee Chair Kim Housken complimented Mr. Graybill on the outstanding job he has done and thanked the Committee for their vote of confidence. Motion made by Committee Member Gayle Broeker was seconded by Committee Vice Chair Kent Routh to nominate Committee Member Ricki Brodie for the position of Vice Chair. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Routh noted that former Committee Chair pon Graybill has done a wonderful job and he thanked him. Ms. Brodie also expressed her appreciation to Committee Member pon Graybill. B. DISCUSS: Information about Merging Arts in Public Places and Cultural Resources Preservation Committee. Committee Member pon Graybill welcomed Mayor Pro Tem William Kroonen. The Mayor Pro Tem noted that it was a pleasure to be at the meeting and he has great respect for their work. He acknowledged that he understood that Mr. Graybill was going to step into a new position with the Historical Society. It is going to be a pleasure having Mr. Graybill in that role. Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen mentioned the Council had been thinking, in this era of reduction, of ways to economize. The idea was to look at Committees and Commissions and merely investigate the possibility of inergers, eliminating duplication. Suddenly, the proposal took on legs of its own. It was the strong feeling of his colleagues (as expressed in the Council meeting last week) that Cultural Preservation and this Committee, particularly, is going to become more and more important as the years go by; not less important. The issue is dead and was never intended to gain the importance that it did. He thanked everyone who expressed their concern about it and encouraged them to continue their good work. Committee Chair Kim Housken expressed concern about the numbers on the proposal and that the matter did not come to this Committee first. Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen noted that was his concern also. There was no mal intent on anyone's part. He mentioned that the work of the Art in Public Places Commission continues to grow and remain very prominent. Committee Member pon Graybill inquired whether there would have been a different staff person assigned. Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen explained that the Council never even got to that point. He remarked, "You've got finro extremely capable people here, as you have already recognized, so we'll just keep it that way." Any efforts along those lines should be disregarded. Mr. Graybill thanked Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen for appeasing the Committee Members apprehensions. Discussion continued about how passionate the Committee felt about their role. G:�BIdgSfty�Suzanne Cicchini\Word Files\Cultural Resources Preservation CommitteeVdinutes 2012\01-31-12 Minutes.doac Page 2 CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 31. 2012 VII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. UPDATE: Status of Designation Letters. Committee Member pon Graybill mentioned a letter of approval he received from Elizabeth Gold, Director of the Center for Spiritual Living. It needs to be on the proper form in order to be presented to the Council. This property was the location of the first church in Palm Desert. Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen noted that he was pleased with the possibility of this designation; discussion commenced about the prospect of it. The Mayor Pro Tem did not see notice of the fact that at one time this facility was the FETCH Center. FETCH is an acronym for the Foundation for the Education Training and Counseling of the Handicapped, which is now known as Desert Arc. It should be noted for historical accuracy. One of Dr. Kroonen's first assignments at College of the Desert was to monitor some classes that were offered for the clients of what is now Desert Arc. No other letters have been received from potential designation candidates. Russell Grance, Director of Building and Safety reported that the person he spoke with was somewhat receptive about the site designation of the first school in Palm Desert. Washington School is now located on the site. Mr. Grance cautioned the Committee about the importance of making sure that the person signing for a potential designation has the authority to sign the document. It's very important to contact the appropriate State agency and that the Committee is due diligent prior to taking the matter to Council. No letter was received from the School District. Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen noted that there is always difficulty in ascertaining ownership of school property. It is all the more complicated by the fact that there is a charter school designation. It may require someone with a legal mind to look into it. Committee Member Gale Broeker mentioned that in Ventura and other places, plaques are mounted on lampposts. It would not require property owner permission because the lamppost is on the sidewalk, which is City property. Would this be possible in our jurisdiction? Mr. Grance responded that he did not have an answer; it would be a legal question. Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen is a member of a group of School District and City personnel, the Two by Two Committee. The Committee meets four times a year. He offered to bring up the topic of the designation of the Washington School site at one of those meetings. Discussion commenced about the Desert Magazine building. Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen mentioned that his brother in law was a brick mason and had told him he had laid the very first brick and the very last brick for the building. The Mayor Pro Tem had been in the building and has followed it for a long time. He had been there when it was a museum and John Hilton, the artist came to do a show. It was during his early days at College of the Desert. He had taken some students to meet the artist. It was a very special place. Committee G:�BIdgSfty�Suzanne Cicchini\Word Files\Cultural Resources Preservadon CommitteeUulinutes 2012\01-31-12 Minutes.docx Page 3 CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 31, 2012 Member pon Graybill will be hand carrying a letter to San Diego to see if he can get a response about a possible designation for the building. B. UPDATE: Status of Bus Tour. Discussion commenced about the tour, which will be a work shop, not a regular meeting. The date requested was Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Two tours will be conducted if needed. Committee Member Kim Housken inquired if budgeted money was available specifically for the Committee. Russell Grance, Director of Building and Safety clarified that he does not have a specific line item in his budget for this Committee. The funds for the plaques come from the Building and Safety budget. The plaques are over $300 each. Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen indicated that the challenge for the Council will be to make major budget cuts now and in the not too distant future. He is sure that Mr. Grance will look at all the alternatives to carve things out as they become identified. Mr. Grance explained the budget difficulties due to the slowing economy and the loss of Redevelopment Agency funds. It's going to be a challenge for the directors of each department to do more with less. Committee Chair Kim Housken suggested that the bus route begin at the Historical Society. Mr. Grance suggested one or two Committee Members work on the route and highlight the areas to drive by. Committee Chair Kim Housken penciled out the route she had in mind and sought input from other Committee Members on important stops. IX. REPORTS AND REMARKS Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen mentioned a house on Ironwood Street that he would obtain the address of that might be a candidate for the unofficial list. The house was a former residence of the actor, William Holden. Committee Member Bob Pitchford wanted to know if there was an issue because he is the architect of record for a house that may eventually be designated. Russell Grance, Director of Building and Safety understood that being on the Committee does not prevent you from doing things on a private level, however, if a matter that a Committee Member was involved in privately was to be brought up at a meeting for a vote, Mr. Pitchford would abstain. Committee Member pon Graybill shared information about a model home located at 73745 Shadow Lake. Committee Chair Kim Housken suggested Mr. Graybill speak with Brett Romer about the house. He has material on that residence. Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen mentioned the author, Nina Shumway. He just read the second of her books. She referenced living in a home very near the Shadow Mountain Golf Club. Committee Chair Kim Housken mentioned that Matt Monica now lives in her house. The home is on Peppergrass. Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen mentioned the Shadow Mountain Historical Golf Foundation. He was asked to be a member. The Foundation is seeking to raise money to preserve the golf course. Committee Chair Kim Housken requested that a future agenda item be a discussion of how the loss of Redevelopment Agency Funds will affect the Miles Bates house on Santa Rosa. A discussion commenced about the property and G:�BIdgSfty�Suzanne Cicchini\Word Files�Cultural Resourcas PreservaGon CommitteeUulinutes 2012\01-31-12 Minutes.docx Page 4 CULTURALRESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 31. 2012 talk of potential future plans for the area. An oversight committee will make a determination on the Redevelopment Agency properties and the final decision has not been made. Committee Member pon Graybill inquired about progress on the walking tours. Mr. Grance explained the viability was not good because the geographical locations of the three designations are spread out. There are also liability concerns. Committee Chair Kim Housken suggested that perhaps the Historical Society was a better choice to set up a walking tour. Ms. Housken requested that a walking tour be discussed when Mayor Pro Tem Kroonen is at the meeting. Mr. Grance suggested a topic for a future agenda would be for the Committee to determine which conferences they would like to attend and how many properties might be plaqued for the coming fiscal year. Suzanne Cicchini, Recording Secretary will provide membership due information for the budget. Committee Member Kent Routh opined that he thinks designations needs to be open, apparent and public and that means a plaque. He would try to talk with the owner of the Edgar Bergen property again. He will also mention the Mills Act, as an incentive. Committee Member Gale Broeker announced an open house scheduled February 12, 2012 for the Agnes Pelton House in Cathedral City, by the Cathedral City Historical Society. A Bus Tour/Work Shop will be scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2012 leaving City Hall at 10:00 a.m. This replaces the regular meeting scheduled for the same day. X. ADJOURNMENT Committee Chair Kim Housken adjourned the meeting at 11:29 a.m. � �c�=i� Suzanne Cicchini, Recording Secretary G:�BIdgSfty�Suzanne Cicchini\Word Files\Cultural Resources PreservaGon CommitteeUAinutes 2012\01-31-12 Minutes.docx Page 5