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1996 06 20 HPC Minutes MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA June 20, 1996 3:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was called to order at 3:05 P.M. by Chairman Millis. II. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Millis requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners DeMersman, Puente, Woodard, and Chairman Millis. B. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersmanlPuente to excuse Commissioner Wright. Unanimously approved. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. III. PUBLIC COMMENT: None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. There being no corrections to the Minutes of April 18, 1996, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente/Woodard to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. B. There being no corrections to the Minutes of May 16, 1996, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Woodard/Puente to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Confirmation of the Historic Survey Proiect Consultant 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated that the Selection Committee had met on June 7th to interview consultants to preform the Historic Survey Project. Following interviews, Brian F. Mooney was selected as the consultant to conduct the survey. If the commission concurs, this HPC6-20 1 Historical Preservation Commission June 20, 1996 B. Street Obelisks recommendation will be taken to the City Council on July 2nd, and the consultant should begin work on the Survey in October, upon confirmation of the CLG Grant. a, Commissioner Woodard stated he was impressed with the report submitted by Mr. Mooney. Commissioner DeMersman commented on their presentation and how well they worked with staff. Discussion followed regardjng the interviews. b, Commissioner Puente suggested staff contact the references submitted by Mr. Mooney for any recommendations or negative responses. c. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Woodard/DeMersman to approve and endorse the recommendation made by the Selection Committee to enter into a contract with Brian F, Mooney and Associates to conduct the Historic Survey subject to a check of references, The item would be brought back to the Commission if any concerns were raised during the reference check for further review and action. Unanimously approved. I. Chairman Millis stated that the Commission had received a letter from the La Quinta Historical Society asking for the Commission's assistance. HPC6-20 a. Commissioner Woodard asked how the Commission should be looking at this item. b. Commissioner Puente asked if the obelisks could be made more personal by adding the La Quinta logo. c. Staff informed the Commission that the Art in Public Places Commission was also asked for their assistance by the Society, d. Members stated they would like the obelisks to create an identity with the community. The project should include community groups, with the intent that the obelisks should not lose their original intent to be a street marker system. e. Commissioners discussed where on the street comers the obelisks would be placed. Chairman Millis informed the Commission that a stylized font had been used to make the marker distinct. 2 Historical Preservation Commission June 20, 1996 [, Commissioner DeMersman suggested one of the schools create a sculpture form and have the obelisk become a school project. g, Commissioners discussed whether the obelisks were to be distributed throughout the community to make La Quinta unique and whether a logo should be added to enhance their appearance, If they are to be an art object utilized in the Village, it would be better to leave it in its original form, a standard obelisk' This would be similar to the artists pallette on the streets of Laguna Beach. It could become a competition opened to artists to submit ideas. h, Following discussion, it was determined that the idea should move forward, but the obelisks should not replace the existing street signs or be a duplication of street sign funding, It should be a community project that involves members of the community and/or community groups, and should meet the standards of the Riverside County Police and Fire Departments, L There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners PuenteIDeMersman to approve the obelisks as a community project. The project should include civic groups such as the La Quinta Arts Foundation, Senior Center, La Quinta Historical Society, the Art in Public Places Commission, and other interested parties and groups, The only requirement would be that there be no duplication of costs from the City for street signs; that community groups be involved, and that the design be integrated into the fire safety requirements, Unanimously approved, C. Discussion Regarding the Re-appointment of Commissioners whose terms expire June 30, 1996, 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated the Council had been reviewing the role of each of the CommissionslBoards and therefore staff had not advertised for the two seats that would become vacant as two Commissioners' terms would be expiring on June 30th, The Commission was informed that the City Council would be making a determination on July 2nd about each of the Boards/Commissions, Currently, the Council is contemplating extending the terms of all commissioners for one year and then review the Boards and Commission again, 2, Commissioner Woodward asked if the Commission was State mandated and would have to exist per those requirements, Staff stated that since there had been difficulty in finding qualified people to serve on the Commission, the HPC6-20 3 Historical Preservation Commission June 20, 1996 State Office had informed staff they would consider qualified staff serving as a Commissioner until the position( s) could be filled. Discussion followed as to why the Council was reviewing the Commissions and Board and what had been studied by Council thus far. OTHER A. Commissioner Items 1. Commissioner DeMersman stated he had attended the Annual State Historical Preservation Conference in San Jose. It was an excellent conference, The theme was Economic Development in the role of Historic Preservation. He had ordered a copy of a video tape that would be available to the Commissioners. When corporations were looking to invest in a community, they are not looking at the government incentives. The deciding factors come down to the quality of life and how historic preservation enhances it. The conference for next year is to be held in Pasadena and he would recommend everyone attend. Commissioner DeMersman stated he would like to see the State Conference in 1999 brought to the Desert. He would like to have mobile workshops and involve La Quinta for a site or two. Discussion followed regarding some of the workshops that were attended. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersmanIW oodward to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission on July 18, 1996. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was adjourned at 3:52 P,M. Unanimously approved. HPC6-20 4