1994 10 20 HPC Minutes
MINUTES
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
October 20, 1994
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 3:30 P.M. by Chairman Ned Millis
II. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Millis requested the roll call. Present: Commission Members
Henderson, Puente, and Chairman Millis.
B. Commissioners Henderson/Puente moved to excuse Commissioners Wright and
Pallette.
C. Staff Present: Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand-Cherry, and Department
Secretary Betty Sawyer.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Henderson/Puente to approve the minutes of September 15, 1994, as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS
A.
City Survev: Staff reported that the City Council had approved the CLG
application and it had been submitted to the State for certification. Upon receipt
of the certification, the Commission could then apply for grants to help with the
preparation of a City survey. Staff should know by the end of the year whether
the City is certified or not. If grants are applied for, the City would have to
match the funds. This could be done with like-services such as staff time, etc.
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1.
Commissioner Henderson asked how this Commission should relate to the
La Quinta Historical Society. Staff stated this item would be discussed at
the next regular meeting of the Commission.
2.
Commissioner Henderson stated that since the survey is required by the
Ordinance, the Commission should pursue all avenues.
3.
Chairman Millis suggested that staff contact the City of Los Angeles as
well as the City of San Bernardino, and any other city, for their
methodology on how to conduct such a survey. Staff stated they hoped
that grant monies could be used to hire consultant services to assist in the
survey.
4.
Commissioner Henderson verified that Council had stated that there were
no funds available for the survey. Staff stated there were no funds
available in this budget year. Commissioner Henderson asked if staff
time, as it is money being spent, would be allowed. Staff stated this was
appropriate. Staff would be preparing a report for Council approval of
the procedure for the City survey and staff will need to keep tract of their
time spent on the project in case a grant is received and staff time is used
as "like-money" to match the funds received.
5.
Commissioner Henderson stated it would be a help to review other cities
surveys. The information presented by staff seemed all inclusive but as
the Commissioners had not prepared one previously, it would be beneficial
to compare it with what other cities had completed.
6.
Chairman Millis stated the process was a layered process to add details
until the report was complete. Staff stated the first step would be an
overview and from there utilize several different methods to accomplish
the task.
7.
Chairman Millis stated the La Quinta Historical Society had numerous
items to help in the preparation. There were several books that could be
scanned to help cut down the time of inputting the information.
8.
Commissioner Henderson asked if staff knew the format for the
. preparation of the grant. Staff stated they did.
9.
Commissioner Henderson asked if. the Code Enforcement Department
would be a source to help identify the sites. Staff stated this could be
researched as well as other sources such as the La Quinta Historical
Society.
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10. Chainnan Millis stated the Commission needed to start the survey and not
wait for any funding. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Henderson/Puente to direct staff to prepare a list of resources that are
available for the Commission to draw from. Unaninlously approved.
11. Chairman Millis stated the Commission needed to establish
communications with the Cahuilla Indians to obtain any materials or
information they may wish to submit.
VI. OTHER
A. Chairman Millis asked staff if they had received any further communications
regarding the Hacienda del Gato. Staff stated they had not.
B. Commissioner Henderson asked when the Mills Act would go before the Council
for their review and approval. Staff stated it should go in November. Staff
would notify the Commission when it is on the Council agenda and of the
Council's decision.
C. Staff informed the Commission of the Annual Workshop being put on by SHPO
November 17-18, 1994. Discussion followed regarding those desiring to attend.
D. Commissioners wished to thank the Mayor Pro Tern for her letter.
VIT. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Henderson/Puente to adjourn this regular meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission to
a regular meeting on November 17, 1994, in the La Quinta City Hall Study Session Room. This
meeting of the La Quinta Historical Preservation Commission was adjourned at 4:05 P.M.,
October 20, 1994.
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