1992 07 14 HPC Minutes
MINUTES
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
July 14, 1992
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 8:04 P.M. by Commissioner Barrows. who
led the flag salute.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Commissioner Barrows requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners Mosher
ElIson, Adolph, and Commissioner Barrows. Commissioner ElIson moved and
Commissioner Mosher seconded a motion to excuse Commissioner Marrs.
Unanimously approved.
B. Staff Present: Planning Director Jerry Herman, Principal Planner Stan Sawa,
Associate Planner Greg TrousdelI, and Department Secretary Betty Anthony.
ill. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
A. Commissioner Mosher nominated Kattie Barrows as Chairman. Commissioner
Adolph seconded the motion. There being no other nominations Commissioner
Mosher moved and Commissioner ElIson seconded the motion to close the
nominations. Katie Barrows was elected Chairwoman unanimously.
B. Commissioner Mosher nominated Marion ElIson as Vice Chairman.
Commissioner Adolph seconded the motion. There being no other nominations
Commissioner Mosher moved and Commissioner Adolph seconded the motion to
close the nominations. Marion ElIson was elected Vice Chairman unanimously.
IV. BUSINESS SESSION:
A.
Review of Duties: Planning Director Jerry Herman reviewed the duties and
responsibilities of the Historical Commission with the Commissioners as they
were presented in the adopted Ordinance. He then presented options to the
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Commission as to how they wanted material presented to the Commission.
1. Chairwoman Barrows suggested the Commission meet with the Historical
Society and from that meeting determine sites and ideas as to how best
establish a system of preservation. She further suggested that other cities
be contacted as to their procedures and policies.
2. Commissioner Elison asked that the list be consistent with the new
updated General Plan. She also asked who declares a site "Historical".
In addition, does the National Society provide any benefits to people who
dedicate their property as a historical site? If there are no National
benefits, can the City provide any? Staff stated they would look into these
questions.
3. Discussion followed between the Commissioners regarding how to
determine sites, criteria for determining a site, the compilation of a list,
possible archaeological sites, and benefits to the property owners.
4. Commissioner Mosher asked if the City Attorney might be able to give
some in sight as to how other cities have established sites and criteria.
5. Chairwoman Barrows and Commissioner Elison suggested that the
different Indian Tribal Councils be contacted as to known locations. They
further suggested that the Commission invite different speakers to educate
the Commission in different areas.
6. Chairwoman Barrows suggested that the pending La Quinta Canyon Mall
be approached to provide a location where people can learn about the
historical sites.
B. Meeting Schedule: Planning Director Jerry Herman presented possible options
to the Commission as to meeting times and dates.
1.
Discussion followed among the Commissioners and Staff relative to
meeting only once every month following the Planning Commission
meeting with the lightest agenda.
2.
Commissioners Elison and Mosher asked that the next meeting be a
preparation meeting to familiarize the Commission with material. The
next meeting would then be a joint meeting with the Historical Society and
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possibly the CoachelIa Valley Archaeological Society.
C. Rules and Procedure: Planning Director Jerry Herman stated the agenda would
be formatted similar to that of the Planning Commission and Design Review
Board.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR - None
VII. OTHER - None
Vill. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Mosher and seconded by Commissioner ElIson to adjourn
this regular meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission to a regular meeting in the La
Quinta City Hall Council Chambers. This meeting of the La Quinta Historical Preservation
Commission was adjourned at 8:31 P.M., July 14, 1992.
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