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1995 05 18 HPCT F � Z v 5 [(P F G� O� y OF THt HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION A Regular Meeting to be Held in the Session Room at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California May 18, 1995 3:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Historical Preservation Commission on matters relating to historic resources within the City of La Quinta which are not Agenda items. When addressing the Historical Commission, please state your name and address. When addressing the Commission on matters pertaining to prehistoric sites, do not disclose the exact location of the site(s) for their protection. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Minutes of the Historical Preservation meeting of April 20, 1995. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. California Preservation Foundation Conference 2. Draft Preservation Element 3. City Badges 4. La Quinta Heritage Month OTHER ADJOURNMENT HPC/AGENDA MINUTES HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA APRIL 20, 1995 L CALL TO ORDER 3:00 P.M. A. Chairman Millis opened the meeting at 3:08 P.M. and asked for the roll call. II. ROLL CALL A. Present: Commissioners Henderson, Puente, Wright, and Chairman Millis B. Absent: Commissioners Henderson/Wright moved and seconded a motion to excuse Commissioner Pallette. Unanimously approved. C. Staff Present: Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand and Department Secretary Betty Sawyer. III. PUBLIC COMMENT - None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. There being no corrections to the Minutes, Commissioners Henderson/Wright moved and seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of January 19, 1995, as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Draft Historical Preservation Element (General Plan Amendment 94-046) Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Commissioner Henderson stated her concern that maybe some of the commissions were doing duplicate work. She strongly felt a relationship should be established between the Historical Society and the HPC so that each is not duplicating the others work. She stated that Section l.d.1. of the Historical Element was regarding historical markers and the Historical .-LL"002 Historical Preservation Commission April 20, 1995 Society was in the process of placing markers and she wondered if the Commission should take this project over. Someone needed to define the difference between the different groups as well as what each of the commissions was responsible for. Staff explained what some of the other Commissions/Committees were doing and that staff should be responsible to see that duplication does not occur. Commissioner Henderson questioned whether the Commission should address the Economic Development portion of the Element or are they duplicating what other departments are doing. Discussion followed as to what each of the commissions/committees were doing. 4. Commissioner Henderson asked when a developer is informed of the historical Commission requirements. Staff explained the process developers go through to become aware of the requirements for demolition or preservation of structures. Staff explained that the Commission would be reviewing the goals and policies of the Element to be sure everything was covered. 6. Chairman Millis felt a recommendation should be made to the Council that the HPC develop an Element for the General Plan. Staff explained that this had been done and now they needed to review the Draft Element portion and make recommendations as to how it should be modified or changed. Commissioner Henderson asked about the Economic Development Section I.a.2. Tax Reform Act, whether or not this was something the Commission would be doing. Staff stated this would be reviewed by the City Attorney. 8. Commissioner Henderson asked about Section La.3 and whether the Commission should have such an agency? Staff would inquire as to the potential or having such an agency. Commissioner Henderson stated that should they decide to do so, it might be best to have the Historical Society serve as that agency. 9. Chairman Millis stated he felt it should be included in the Element to gives the Commission the option. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated it could be placed an option to go along with the mandates to hopefully have for future planning. ,b.� , 003 Historical Preservation Commission April 20, 1995 10. Chairman Millis suggested the members reviewed the Element at home and get their changes to staff and be ready to discussed in detail at the next meeting. 11. Commissioner Henderson asked staff to explain what Section 3.a. meant. Staff explained this was an option to help with the affordable housing program. Commissioner Henderson stated she was not sure the Commission would want to have historical houses used for renting purposes. Chairman Millis stated he could see how this would relate to a city that has a large number of old hotels, apartments, etc. that could be converted for housing purposes but, La Quinta did not have such an inventory. 12. Commissioner Henderson asked about Section 4.a., whether the Historical Society was already doing this. Discussion followed regarding what position the Committee should take in regards to educating the City about the Historical Commission. 13. Chairman Millis suggested a joint meeting might be beneficial with all the commission/committees to determine what goals each was pursuing. Discussion followed. 14. Staff briefly explained the purpose of each of the existing commissions/committees and the Council's reason for establishing; them. The Cultural Arts Commission and the Art in Public Places Committee in particular because they seemed to overlap in their functions. Staff explained the different rolls of each.. 15. Chairman Millis asked if the Historical Preservation Element was necessary for certification. Staff explained that it was not necessary, but it was important to establish direction for the Commission. 16. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated that the Commissioner or staff, could contact the Historical Society regarding their goals to try and prevent duplication of the two. 17. Commissioner Henderson -stated her concern that developers would be able to do more than the Commission would want done to these historical sites if the Element was not in place. Staff explained that the Element would give more teeth, but the Historical Preservation Ordinance is what requires the developers to preserve the historical sites. Discussion followed regarding the Hacienda del Gato and the possibility of what 004 Historical Preservation Commission April20, 1995 could be required to preserve the buildings as well as the archaeological sites. 18. Commissioner Henderson asked for clarification on Section 5.a.1. Staff explained this referred to the HPC. 19. Chairman Millis stated he liked the general format of the Element and what agency would be responsible and the funding sources defined. 20, Chairman Millis asked for a motion to continue this discussion to next meeting. Members stated they would get their comments to staff before the next meeting for editing. There being on further discussion, it moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Henderson moved to continue discussion of the Historical Preservation Element to the next meeting. 21. Staff explained to the Commissioners that since this was being processed as a General Plan Amendment, it could still be amended during the public hearing process. B. Certified Local Government Update Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the group that the City had received notification that La Quinta was now certified as of this date and relayed information regarding Ms. Lauren Bricker to serve as an advisor to the HPC to fulfill the requirements for CLG Certification. 2. Staff informed the Commission that staff would be putting together a request for funding for a June 2nd submittal to the State for funds. The Commission would need to determine a project for the funding. 3. Members discussed doing or having done, a City survey and putting this on the next agenda for review. This might be a suggestion for grant money from the State to pay for the survey. 4. Chairman Millis stated the Commission needed to obtain a copy of a successfully completed grant form to follow. Staff informed the Commission of the process to file a grant 5. Chairman Millis asked for a motion to confirm Miss Bricker as an advisor to the Commission. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente and unanimously approved. • 005 Historical Preservation Cornmission April20, 1995 C. INCO Artifacts - Gift to the City Staff informed the Commission that INCO Homes had donated prehistoric artifacts to the City. She explained the process whereby these were donated to the City and that they would be on display in City Hall next month. 2. Chairman Millis questioned how the property owner could own the artifacts. He felt they should belong to the City or the local tribe. Staff explained that if the artifacts are found on private property they are owned by the property owner. If they are human remains, or burial goods, they must be turned over to those tribes or entities that they belong to. These artifacts were not of that origin. 3. Commissioner Wright stated this was a good precedent for future developers to understand that artifacts could be donated to the City. Chairman Millis stated he felt the developers should be made aware that the City has an active Historical Society and hopefully have more developers donating artifacts that are found. D. La Quinta Heritage Month Aassociate Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the Commission that staff had requested the City Council to declare the whole month of May as La Quinta Heritage Month and observe all the activities that are planned by the different agencies. Staff will display the INCO artifacts in the City Hall display case during that time. The HPC does not have the funds to have events planned. 2. Members stated that the Historical Society had announced a essay contest for the month and a letter has been written to the local schools inviting each group to participate in a different level of an essay contest. A savings bond was being offered to the winner in each category and a plaque. It was suggested the awards be made by the Council in the Council Chambers to make it a more public affair. Discussion followed regarding the different events that would be taking place and ideas for future events. VI. OTHER A. Commissioner Henderson requested staff to look into City badges for the Commissioners to wear. Staff would check into a funding source to obtain the badges. .to 006 Historical Preservation Commission April20, 1995 B. Commissioner Henderson asked if staff had heard anything about the workshop the Commission was to attend. Staff explained that to date no information had been received. Discussion followed regarding that workshops that would be available for them to attend. Staff reminded the Commissioners that the CLG certification required each member to attend and as soon as any information was received, staff would see that the Commissioners receive it. Discussion followed regarding last years conference. C. Commissioner Henderson inquired whether the Commission should meet monthly until the Historical Preservation Element was finished. Following discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to hold monthly meetings until the Element was completed. Unanimously approved. D. Following discussion regarding a bill that was being drafted regarding funding for Historical Preservation issues, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to have staff draft a letter to our Representatives and Senators regarding the importance of maintaining preservation funding. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to adjourn this meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission to a called meeting of the Commission on May 18, 1995. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission. was adjourned at 4:23 P.M., April 20, 1995. Unanimously approved. .b.uo 007 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: MAY 18, 1995 ITEM: CPF CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE BACKGROUND: Information has arrived about the California Preservation Foundation (CPF) annual conference. This information was mailed to the HPC Commissioners immediately upon receipt by staff, accompanied by a memorandum from staff explaining the expenses budgeted by the City. The conference will be held in Riverside at the Mission Inn, on June I through 4, 199 5. The mandatory session for CLG's is on Thursday, June 1, 1995, from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m RECOMMENDATION: No action is required of the Commissioners, other than completion of registration materials and attendance at the mandatory CLG session. Attachments: 1. Conference registration information 0 0 8 III lill NOAA llo, l� l 1M1 1 C 0 N F E R E N C E RIVERSIDE 1) JUNE 14,199-5, THE MISSION INN: CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS ome spend a few days within the enchanted architectural masterpiece of booster and city - builder extraordinaire Frank Miller. Now beautifully restored, the Inn will make for an unforgettable conference experience. Blossoming from its humble beginnings as the Glenwood Tavem into an amalgam of Spanish-, Mediterranean-, Islamic -Revival architectural styles as interpreted by Myron Hunt, Arthur Benton, and G. Stanley Wilson, the Mission Inn is proudly designated a National Historic Landmark, as well as a State Landmark and City Landmark.. As the historic and modem anchor to Riverside's downtown, the Inn's central location will serve as a launching point for the conference's varied activities —if you can pull yourself away from exploring its enticing nooks, crannies, stairwells, and catwalks! A complementary guided tour of the Inn is included in the cost of your conference registration. 1-46 PRESERVATION IS PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE o rings the theme of this year's conference at which the focus is preservation as a necessary and viable planning tool for the future of California's communities. Sponsored by CPF and the City of Riverside Redevelopment Agency and co- sponsored by the California Chapter of the American Planning Association, the Mission Inn, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the State Office of Historic Preservation, with local support from numerous local organizations, the twentieth annual conference is an event not to be missed. As long-time members of the California Preservation Foundation are aware, the Conference is returning to the Mission Inn, the site at which CPF was established and the first California Preservation Conference held in the southern part of the state. As the conference headquarters, the Mission Inn will serve as an example to conferees from all over California and the west about the economic, aesthetic, and educational value of investing in the preservation of our Nation's heritage. Conference sessions will focus on the preservation of sacred structures and historic landscapes, partnerships for historic preservation as economic development tools, the historic legacy of art in public places and the impact of transportation projects on historic communities. Riverside's many fine historic resources will be the focus of workshops and seminars on these and other current issues facing all communities. ^&� 010 SPECIAL CONFERENCE EVENTS OPENING RECEPTION Thursday evening's reception will be a special, extended affair held at the Fox Theater, a Spanish Revival architectural masterpiece which is now the home of the popular Riverside Foreign Film Festival. Constructed in 1929, the Fox was the site of the preview of Gone With the Wind in 1939 and has survived relatively intact. Come enjoy Riverside's warmest welcome, and stay for a light dinner of great local southwestern fare followed by historic film footage of Riverside and a full-length classic, Mr. Blanding Builds His Dream House. H.C.Potter's 1948 tale of an urbane couple who flee to the countryside, this comedy starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy is sure to please. PLENARY SESSION Friday morning's Plenary Session takes place in one of Riverside's most magnificent downtown buildings, the First Congressional Church. Designed by Myron Hunt and constructed in 1912, the Spanish Colonial Revival -style masterpiece will provide a captivating space for all conferees to hear from renowned architectural historian David Gephard who will explore the historic forces that shaped Riverside and southern California's built environment. As well, CPF's own John Merritt, one of the most respected preservationist in the nation, will evaluate the progress of the preservation movement over the past twenty years. THREE -MINUTE SUCCESS STORIES The ever -popular Three -Minute Success Stories on Friday night will take place in the beautiful Galleria of the Mission Inn and include an extensive buffet dinner prepared by the award -winning Inn kitchen. This year's event will conclude with a "More than a Three Minute Success Story: The Mission Inn Restoration," by Bruce Judd. Be sure not to miss all the thrill and excitement of sharing in the successes of fellow preservationists. LE i-�LATIVE ACTION BREAKFAST Nellie Longsworth, President of Preservation Action, our national lobbying organization, flies in from the nation's capital to provide attendees with the latest from the wild world of Washington. John Merritt, CPF's Executive Director, will also update us on the Sacramento scene. CPF'S ANNU.-�,L MEETING The Foundation's annual meeting and luncheon will be held on Saturday at the Old Spaghetti Factory, housed in the National Register -listed Sutherland Citrus Packing House and the recipient of rehabilitation tax credits. GALA DINNER, DANCE. AND LIVE AUCTION Roar into the heyday of the Mission Inn, the 1920s, for a vintage dining experience prepared for guests by Chef Joe D. Cochran, Jr. who will take historic menus as his culinary cues in creating this multi -course repast. The live auction will follow the dinner, with dancing to a jazz ensemble rounding off an elegant and fun evening. Period dress from the 1920s is encouraged. "► .w,Jk; Oil SPECIAL MEALS AND WAYS TO BURN THEM OFF Walk Up Mt. Rubidoux — Friday, June 2, 6:30am-7:30am Join guides from the Friends of Mt. Rubidoux on a brisk and informative walk up Riverside's most historic landfomt. Interested folks will be picked up in front of the Mission Inn at 6:15 am and shuttled to the base of the famous mountain. Public Art as a Preservation Partner Luncheon — Friday, June 2, 12:30pm-1:45pm at the Riverside Art Museum Join local preservationists and art:advocates for a delicious lunch at this beautiful Julia Morgan building —the former borne of the YWCA and now Riverside's fine an museum. Internationally acclaimed public space artist Sandra Roe will captivate all diners with success stories and suggestions for future partnerships v r W oug - .;;,;Preservation an the Run for Walk) through F4irmounG Park Saturday, June 3; 6 30mn 8 OOam s +•aJog or strtill"a K course through'the Olmstead -designed �Farrmoi nQark; one of Riverside's horticultural gems. The couc�e ha'sneen salecred by "frlty 1?`atkRangen and a the same.one tun b thousands at the annual Mission irm SK r i • z�'t d' "� '.. •. y.ty Pat "'t _ e rr,...r=,%+ r ^-z ,tom...._:;- x•st. ,mot }.°`'r.3 Rf "' J�a.., Mis 1Tetwork Breakfast $atutz�ety,.June 3, 7:30am 8 4511 am soon nn <_.,' Back again by popular dire fjmand th� u*e c}tartce`[o jb n othats fr6gu your, region to discuss key issues over a krvely'bceakfas Be sure nbt.io miss this chance (and if youYe'quick on yotii`%et, you ran,malce both of these Sanicday rooming CONFERENCE AT -A -GLANCE TIURSDAY, JUNE I %00am-12:00pm Affinity Registration 12:00noon-6n)0pm Registration, Bookstore, Silent Auction 9:00am.1:00pm Computer Users Group Forum 9:00=m 3;00pm State Historic Building and Safety Board Meeting 9:00am-5:00pm Cendied Local Government/Boards and Training Commissions 5:30pm-9:00pm Opening Reception -- Fox Theater FRIDAY, JUNE 2 6:302m4:30am Walk up Historic Mc Rubidoux 7:30am-8:45am Legislative Action Breakfast (Cafe Lorraine) 8;00am-6:00pm Registration, Bookstore, Silent Auction 9:00=.10e30am Plenary Session: Planning California's Historic Places: Past, Present, and Future 10:45am-12:15pm Concurrent Educational Sessions 1) The Changing Urban Landscape: Preservation As Neighborhood Revitalization and Protection 2) Preservation and Restoration Primer: a) Lo Basico de Preservation Histonct en su Communidad; b)Archaeology Basics in an Urban Setting 3) Designation, Protection, and Mitigation: Preservation Ordinances and Zoning in a Pro -Property Rights Environment 4) Parks, Boulevards, Gardens, and Landscapes: Programming Park Spaces: Interpretation, Access, Management 12:30pm-1:45pm Lunch at the Riverside An Museum: Public An as a Preservation Partner 2:00pm-3:30pm 1) The Changing Urban Landscape: Transportation Issues as Neighborhood Preservation Issues 2) Preservation and Restoration Primer: Technology and Archaeology 3) Designation, Protection, and Mitigation: Public Art as a Resource Mitigation Option 4) Parks, Boulevards, Gardens, and Landscapes: Historic Streetscapes 3:45pm-5:15pm 1) The Changing Urban Landscape: Preservation Partnerships in Economic Development: Riverside's Mission Inn 2) Preservation and Restoration Primer. Dollars and Dilemmas of Preservation Today 3) Designation, Protection, and Mitigation: Sacred and Civic Structures as Public Places 4) Parks, Boulevards, Gardens, and Landscapes: Private Historic Gardens: A Preservation Pmcticum 5:30pm4:30pm Three-Minure Success Stories--Calleria, Mission Inn 6:30am-7:30am Preservation on the Run-5K through Fairmount Park 7:30am-8:45am Network Breakfast ) SATURDAY JUNE 3, CONTINUED 9:00am-5:15pm Educational Tracks Continue 9:00am-10:30am 1) The Changing Urban Landscape: Community Preservation: New Uses for Old Models 2) Preservation and Restoration Primer: Landmark Designation Issues in a Pro -Property Rights Environment 3) Designation, Protection, and Mitigation: Cutting Edge Mitigation: The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Home and Studio (session runs from 9:00am to 1:45pm and includes a tour to the Maloof Home and Studio and lunch) 4) Parks, Boulevards, Gardens, and Landscapes: Identifying and Researching Cultural Landscapes 10:45am.12:15pm 1) The Changing Urban Landscape: Great (arid Historic) Neighborhoods 2) Preservation and Restoration Primer: Nan -Profit Foundations Round -table 3) Designation, Protection, and Mitigation: (Maloof Session Continues) 4) Parks, Boulevards, Gardens, and Landscapes: Preserving Cultural Landscapes: Preserving Culmml Landscapes 12:30pm-2:00pm CPF Annual Luncheon (Old Spaghetti Factory) 2:15pm-3:30pm GRAND CLOSING OF THE SILENT AUCTION (Mission Inn) 3:45pm-5:30pm 1) The Changing Urban Landscape: Mobile Workshop 2) Preservation and Restoration Primer: Old House Technology Made Simple 3) Designation, Protection, and Mitigation: Mobile Workshop (walking tour): Downtown Riverside's Historic Public An Legacy 4) Parks, Boulevards, Gardens, and Landscapes: Mobile Workshop: Riverside's Cultural Landscapes 6:30pm-7:30pm No -Host Reception (Music Room, Mission Inn) 760pm-midnight Gala Dinner, Dance, and Live Auction SUNDAY, JUNE 4 10:00am-Noon Brunch at the Mission Inn 9:30am-Noon Sacred Structures Tours and Coffee Hours 11:30am-5:00pm Tours Please Note: • All tours return to the Mission Inn. • The Claremont/Guasti tour stops at the Ontario Airport en route to the Inn at approximately 4:30pm. • The desert tour begins at 10:30am. 1) Riverside Tour. Prospect Place Historic District 2) Historic Claremont and Gown Community (includes light refreshments) 3) Historic Redlands (includes tea) 4) Desert Architecture (includes tram ride and lunch opportunity) 5) Base Closures Seminar and Tour: March AFB (includes aftemoon refreshments) •..j 0 012 REGISTRATION FO)Wvt NOTE: Mail registration must be postmarked by May 26. Later registrations will be accepted on site with $10 additional charge. Each registration must use a separate form. Individual registrants may purchase an extra ticket for spouse or partner for events. Number CONFERENCE FEES of Tickets ♦ CPF Member (individual, BOARD MEMBER of member organization, or member of government agency) .................. ♦ CPF Student/Senior Member ................................ ♦ Non-member (includes one year CPF membership) ............... ♦ Non-member, Student/Senior ................................ ♦ One -day, CPF member ........... ............ :............. ♦ One -day, Non-member ..................................... ♦ CLG Training Workshop only (included in registration fee) ........ ♦ Host organizations deduct $10 per ticket ....................... Name of organization: EVENTS I . -- Each Amount $ 95.00 $ 80.00 $ 130.00 $ 95.00 $ 75.00 $ 110.00 $ 50.00 ♦ Thursday: Opening Reception, 5:30-9:00 p.m .................... $ 20.00 ♦ Friday: Walk up Mt. Rubidoux, 6:30 a.m........................ free ♦ Friday: Art in Public Places Lunch ............................ $ 15.00 ♦ Friday: Three-Minure Success Stories and Dinner ................. $ 25.00 ♦ Saturday: Preservation on the Run, 6:30 a.m.. . . . ............... free ♦ Saturday: Legislative Action Breakfast ......................... $ 15.00 ♦ Saturday: CPF Annual Meeting and Lunch ..................... $ 15.00 ♦ Saturday: Gala Dinner, Auction and Dance ..................... $ 50.00 SATURDAY MOBILE \VORKSHOPS ♦ Mitigation/Maloof, 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Includes lunch ............ $ 20.00 ♦ Riverside's Cultural Landscapes, 3:45-5:30 p.m ................... $ 15.00 • Historic Neighborhoods, 3:45-5:30 p.m . ....................... free SLND:?Y TOURS ♦ Riverside's Prospect Place Historic District, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m...... $ 15.00 ♦ Claremont and Guasti Community, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m .............. $ 30.00 ♦ Historic Redlands, 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m ......................... $ 30.00 ♦ Desert Architecture, 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m ....................... $ 35.00 ♦ Base Closures Seminar and Tour, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m .............. $ 25.00 \VORXSHOP SESSIONS TOTAL $ To assist in planning, please indicate which track you are most likely to follow: ❑ Urban Landscape ❑ Preservation Primer ❑ Designation, Protection ❑ Parks, Boulevards PLEASE MAIL TO: CPF 1995 CONFERENCE 1615 Broadway, Suite 705 Oakland, CA 94612 CPF reserves the right to cancel workshops, tours or events, and will provide refunds for prepaid costs. If you most cancel your registration, please notify CPF in writing. Cancellations received prior to May 26 will receive refunds of all fees, less a $25 processing fee. Cancellations after May 26 receive a refund less a $50 processing fee. FOR MORE INFORMATION: CALL (510) 763-0972, (909) '782-5713 or (909) 782.5463 PAYMENT ❑ Check payable to California Preservation Foundation ❑ Visa/MC Signature NAME (to appear on badge) AFFILIATION (to appear on badge) ADDRESS CITY STATE DAY PHONE: ( ) Date .�. 013 POST -CONFERENCE TOURS DOWNTO\VN SACRED STRUCTURES COFFEE HOURS 0 30am-N( ...n. depandim, C.,r,,,re_anon) Conferees can take advantage of a rare opportunity to visit three National Register -listed and locally -designated churches and join their memberships for coffee, with an informal sharing of concerns and suggestions about common problems. RIVERSIDE TOUR: PROSPECT PLACE HISTORIC DISTRICT Join expert tour guides from the Old Riverside Foundation on a tour of Riverside's most deliberated historic districts. Come discover the district's charms and find out why it took advocates years to designate this residential district adjacent to downtown. A great practicum for those fellow preservationists interested in retaining; historic downtown residential communities in the face of urban expansion pressures. CLAREMONT AND GUASTI COMMUNITY TOUR Join hosts Claremont Heritage and the Ontario Historic Preservation Commission on a journey to the western end of the Inland Empire to experience some of the most historic spots in all of southern California. Those attending will enjoy the beauty of Padua Hills, the historic Claremont College campuses and finish with a downtown tour of Claremont to include light refreshments at the historic Sante Fe Depot. Then it's on to the community of Guasti, an eligible National Register District if ever there was one, a turn -of -the -century viticultural village that sported its own church, post office, fire station, and store as well as the family mansion, workers' housing, and some of the more magnificent wine -processing buildings ever constructed in the state. The bus will drop off traveler; flying out of Ontario Airport en route back to the Mission Inn at approximately 4:30pm. T, IE PHIL.', A'THROPISTS OF REDL'.NDS: THEIR HOMES. COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. PARKS. Ll\ cS. AND LEGACIES This informal tour by the Redlands Conservancy of the history, architecture, and tales of a tourist mecca promises to be a real treat. Attendees will be exposed to a wonderful cross-section of Redlands' architectural gems and spend cherished moments at the Kimberly Crest Mansion, an elaborate Victorian home constructed in 1897, where they will enjoy light refreshments. DESERT .= P(__1-IITECT_ RE TOLliR Come tour the newly historic gems from the heyday of desert architecture, the 1940s and 1950s. Great works of archictects like Albert Frey will be spotlighted as will the images of noted photographer Arthur Coleman. The tour first stops at the Aerial Tramway for a ride up Mt. San Jacinto for lunch at the top and a spectacular view of the desert floor (tram ticket cost is included, but lunch is on your own), and then it's on to the glamorous Palm Springs area. Come participate in an informative panel discussion with the lead representative from the National Park Service on base closures, the head of the March Joint Powers Commission, and the chairman of the Historic Resources Sub -Committee for an investigation on just how a community plans for the absorption of a major base closing. A tour of the historic core of the Base c. World War I and light refreshments are also included in this tour. ^► LODGING: Rooms at the Mission Inn are $79 per night (single or double occupancy). A special package for a double occupancy room reserved for both Friday and Saturday nights is being offered, which for $215 includes Sunday brunch for two (a $60 value). CALL BEFORE MAY I FOR THE BEST ROOM RESERVATIONS AT 800-344.4225 (if you are interested in the special weekend brunch package, you need to let the Inn know at the time you make your reservations). For information on other accommodations call (909)782-5713. TRANSPORTATION — AIR: Riverside is accessible from the Ontario International Airport, which is served by all major airlines. The Mission Inn provides a free shuttle upon request from the Ontario Airport —call (909) 784-0300 and ask for the Bell Desk to make shuttle arrangements.� CAR: The Mission Inn is located at 3649 Seventh Street, and stretches one city block from Main Street to Orange Street. From the 60 Freeway, exit on Market Street and travel southerly into; downtown Riverside until it intersects Seventh Street, where you will turn Icft and find the Inn one block down the street. The parking structure for the Inn is located on Sixth Street, between Main and Orange Stree[s. .t-.Jo 014 PRE -CONFERENCE EVENTS P THURSDAY, JUNE 1 COMPUTER USERS FORUM (9:00 am to 1:00 pm) Is the cultural resource management program in your city or county ready to ride the information superhighway, or will you be left behind? Come participate in this exchange of ideas and the latest computer technology. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT/HERITAGE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TRAINING (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) A must for all CLGs and all others interested in continuing their education in the field, this training session will be lead by State Office of Historic Preservation experts. i SEISMIC SAFETY AND DISASTER RESPONSE: A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm) Listen and learn as practitioners from across the state share their insights into the ways in which resources recovery efforts have progressed and what's new in both preventative measures and response efforts in the face of natural disasters. r ► EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS THE CHANCING CRI3AN LANDSCAPE: NEIGHEORHOODS AND BEYOND Sessions will identify and explore key issues facing our historic communities today. New uses for older preservation models such as historic districts, developing preservation partnerships, and a focus on how transportation issues are at the core of community preservation issues are just a few of the session highlights. Also covered in this track will be new twists on affordable housing and preservation, with special attention paid to historic single-family home rehabilitation and preservation as an anti -crime tool, and just what the Great Neighborhoods movement means for historic neighborhoods. A Mobile Workshop to two of Riverside's older neighborhoods will complete this informative track. a.NL` RIXIEE. This track promises to be one of the more varied and educational "nuts and bolts" series CPF has ever attempted, complete with Lo Basico tie Preservation Histonca en su Communidad (Historic Preservation Basics in Your Community); and two refresher sessions on archaeological resources and their identification and protection. Developed in coordination with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this track will also include a very "real world" session spotlighting old -house rehabilitation and seismic retrofitting tips from leading experts. A workshop for non-profit organizations will round off this educational track. DESIGNATION. PROTECTION, AND MITIGATION OF HISTORIC RES,)LRCES Participants in this track will explore key preservation issues within the context of the ever -changing political climate. The focus will be partnerships with the arts communities to preserve historic public art and to create new public art by means of creative mitigation strategies. An important update on landmark designation issues, including a session on the preservation of sacred and civic buildings will also be included. A very special Saturday morning session and tour on the cutting -edge mitigation efforts involved in the potential relocation of the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Home and Studio is sure to be a conference highlight. PARKS, BOULEVARDS, GARDENS, AND LANDSCAPES Riverside, with two Olmstead Parks, numerous historic gardens, and its remaining citrus landscape will be an ideal site for the exploration of key themes such as the programming of park spaces and the preservation of historic streetscapes. Also featured in this track will be sessions on the latest in identifying and preserving cultural landscapes and private gardens. Completing the track will be a mobile workshop touring Riverside's historic cultural citrus landscape, including such highlights as Victoria Avenue and the State Historic Citrus Heritage Park. "► •d.Uu 015 a ¢. � s �VVIN W ��CE, � � �S`° Memorandum �OF TI�� To: City Council Staff , and Officials From: Tom O'Reilly - Finance Director Date: January 21 , 1993 Subject: New Travel and Expense Policy Attached to this memo will be found a copy of the City of La Quinta Travel and Expense Policy , one blank Expense Report , and some samples of how some items should be reported . The blank Expense Report should be considered an original and you should make a number of copies of this form to supply yourself for future needs. There is a copy of the Request for Travel and/or Advance Form in the policy material , but it is not the actual form to be used . The actual form is a two-part carbonless form and it is not in this package because it is currently at the printers . It will be available shortly and upon request from the Finance Department. The first sections of the policy deal with responsibility , authorizations , and what expenses are covered . The procedures for completing the two forms are covered towards the end of the policy. A very short procedural outline is as follows : Part 1 of the Request for Travel and/or Advance form should be completed with appropriate authorizations and the top copy submitted to Finance (for advances or check requests) . The bottom copy is retained and will be submitted , with Part 2 completed , along with the Expense Report . Upon completion of travel , the signed Expense Report should be submitted along with the bottom copy of the Request for Travel and/or Advance form (with Part 2 completed on that form) A couple of areas to note : Council approval is required for out-of-state travel , round ,u.J O1S trips over 300 miles , or trips involving overnight stay . All expenditures are identified on the form as one of three categories (columns) . Allowed business expenses that you originally paid for , allowed business expenses that the City originally paid for , or unallowed expenses that the City paid for . Cash advances you received must be shown in column three . That money received is now considered yours and is not distinguished from any other funds that you carry . Any subsequent allowed expenses that you pay for are shown in column one and are used to offset the amount that you owe the City resulting from the Advance . The Expense Report is a summary re -cap . Detail and receipts must accompany this form ! Meal or other business function receipts must identify guests who attended and what matters were discussed. If a number of personal auto reimbursement trips are involved, one report may be used , as long as detail is provided . Account numbers should be identified when known in order to ensure that the proper programs and accounts are being charged . The Finance Department will be more than willing to try and answer any questions that anyone may have . As with any new process or procedure , there is often a degree of uncertainty or confusion and this department will be available to try and alleviate any of those problems , as we ourselves become familiar with the process . J1.1, 017 CITY OF LA QUINTA TRAVEL AND EXPENSE POLICY PURPOSE: To establish uniform guidelines for City officials and deg na-ed staff to follow with regard to travel and expense report_ 1 tnat arises in the course of conducting City business. BACKGROUND: The City recognizes that attendance at meetings and conferences serves a vital forum for the exchange of ideasand methods in all areas of municipal administration, presenting and receiving information, and advocating legislation of benefit to the City. The governing factor in authorizing attendance at these functions is the tangible benefit to accrue to the City as a result of such attendance in relation to the overall expense to the City. To that end City employees and officials are occasionally required to expend City funds. This is accomplished either by requesting city funds in advance, city issued credit cards, or by spending one's own funds and requesting reimbursement from the City. Government Code Section 36514.5 authorizes reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. The following policies are intended to cover what should be reasonable expenses of business meetings and travel and the reporting thereof and may not be all inclusive. The reasonableness of any unforeseen situations will be decided upon by 'the City Manager for staff expenditures and by the City Council for elected and appointed officials expenditures. POLICY: RESPONSIBILITY Authorizing officials have the administrative responsibility to determine the reasonableness of travel costs, as justified by the nature of travel. The intent is to adequately account for reimbursable expenses while each employee or official accomplishes essential City Travel as reasonably as possible. The City Manager shall administer the expenditure of travel funds in accordance with appropriations made by the City Council in the annual adopted budget, with the exception of the appropriations made for City Councilmember's travel. 1 t,_'1 018 5. TRANSPORTATION Individuals requesting official travel should attempt to travel by the means most, economical to the City. In selecting a particular method of transportation, consideration shall be given for the total cost to the city which will result; including overtime, lost work, and actual transportation costs. A. Automobile Travel Transportation by car may be done either with a personal vehicle or city vehicle. If a personal vehicle is used, net mileage will be reimbursed at the current city reimbursement rate. Net mileage equals roundtrip mileage minus any commute miles. Those persons using their own vehicle and receiving a monthly auto allowance, will be reimbursed only for the net mileage in excess of 60 miles. In any case, mileage will not be reimbursed for portions of the trip made for non -business related matters. When the use of public air carrier transportation is approved, private automobile use to and from the airport shall be reimbursed for all allowable miles at the city rate. Commercial auto rental will be allowed if necessary and alternative personal or public transportation is unavailable or unreasonable. B. Air Travel Air transportation will be acquired at the most economical fare available from the nearest airport. The advance purchase of airline tickets may be handled via a travel agent or directly through the individual airline. Airport parking is an allowable expense. Ground transportation, such as courtesy shuttle service, buses, taxis, or limousine service may be utilized to and from airports. Any costs for such services are reimbursable. 6. LODGING Lodging shall be obtained,at the most economical rate available for safe, clean, convenient, and quality accommodations. Factors such as proximity to destination and prevailing rates should be considered for reasonableness. Overnight stay is allowable if one day's travel time is burdensome. Conference headquarters hotels are encouraged as they reduce the costs of other modes of transportation between meetings and conference sites. 3 019 accompaniment at specific City business functions and training programs/workshops is beneficial in some cases. Therefore, City Council may exercise discretion as ') the reimbursement of the spousal expenses only as they late to registration and meals at events that specifical'.. extend such invitations, or upon Council approval. F. Business related entertainment functions that are cended to promote City related business objectives are al )wable, as long as detail is provided stating who attended :nd what subjects were discussed. G. Up to $30.00 per day will be allowed as reimbursement(with receipts)for incidental on -the -road expenses that are incurred as a result of being away from your home. On the road expenses may include, but not limited to: in -room video, honor bar, newspaper, necessary dry cleaning, snacks and refreshments. 9. NON -ALLOWABLE EXPENSES Personal expenses are not allowable. These may include, but are not limited to: A. Barber and/or beauty shop charges B. Fines for traffic violations C. Private automobile repairs D. Expenses of any persons accompanying the employee or official on the trip(except as noted in Section 8(E)) E. Personal telephone calls (except as allowed in Section 8(c)) F. Purchase of personal items G. Fitness/Health Facilities 10. SETTLEMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES Travelers are responsible for the accurate preparation of their claims, and the responsibility of omission or commission cannot be shifted to another individual. A "Travel Expense Report" substantiated by receipts which verifies the claimed expenditures, must be submitted to the City Manager. within five (5) work days after returning from the conference and/or trip. If an employee or official has drawn expense money in advance, a settlement must be made on the basis of actual expenses. If actual expenses exceed the advance, upon approval by the City Manager, said expenses will be reimbursed to the traveler by the Finance Department. If actual expenses do not exceed the expense advance received, said traveler shall return all unused portions of the expense advance to the Finance Department. 5 Advances and all other expenses must be reconciled and approved on the "Travel Expense Report" and submitted to Finance +ithin five(5)working days after completion of the trip or conference. Part 2 of this form, "Conference Update Report", iF =o be completed with a short narrative highlighting the subjec- f ie conference and its relevance to City operations. This sec`: 1! .3t be completed when any conference expenses are incurred. The original "Request for Travel and/or Advance" fo must be attached to the "Travel Expense Report" when that form is submitted. "Travel Expense Report" form: The "Travel Expense Report" (referred to as the "expense :report") is required to track all travel expenditures of the City. A proper audit trail, which includes supporting receipts, is necessary to comply with travel reporting requirements. The expense report that must be filled out is designed to be a logically grouped over -view of the total expenditures incurred while traveling. Detail and supporting documentation, including receipts and the "Request for Travel and/or Advance" form must be attached as backup to this expense report. There is some space provided on the form itself for explanation detail for any circumstances or situations that may need to be addressed. Meal and business entertainment receipts must identify names of who attended and what business matters were discussed. Itemized hotel bills are needed rather than, or in addition to, lump sum receipts. Monthly credit card bills are not to be used in lieu of the actual charge receipts. Expense items for which no receipts are available must be identified as such. The expense report is divided into three columns to cover whatever spending situations may occur. Column 1 is to contain allowable business expenses that the claimant has paid for personally, whether by personal credit card, check or cash. Cash advances become personal cash as soon as they are received from the City. Therefore, column 1 should be used when spending cash even if it was received from a City advance. The advance in such cases will also be listed in column 3 as a non - business expense of the City. When columns 1 and 3 are netted together the refund amount will be determined. The Expense Report should also be used for all mileage reimbursement claims whether conference related or not. Column 1 of the form shall be completed with appropriate detail. 7 J..,' 41 , 0 21 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: MAY 18, 1995 ITEM: DRAFT PRESERVATION ELEMENT BACKGROUND: Written comments from the HPC were requested by staff for a revision to the draft section that was reviewed on April 15, 1995. Staff has not received any written comments from the HPC Commissioners since the last Commission meeting. Staff will continue to prepare other sections of the draft element for the HPC's consideration at the next meeting. Staff has researched the possibility of preparing a grant proposal for the element, however, there is not enough time for staff to complete the proposal and schedule it for City Council approval prior to the June 2, 1995, SHPO deadline. Thus, staff will prepare a grant proposal for competition in 1996. RECOMMENDATION: No action required. •>'.!� 022 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: MAY 18, 1995 ITEM: COMMISSIONER BADGES BACKGROUND: At the request of the HPC name badges have been ordered for each of the commissioners. In addition, name plate holders have been ordered to fit the commissioners name plates. RECOMMENDATION: No action required. •w..'� 023 MISCELLANEOUS READING MATERIAL .�.Ou 024 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (619) 777-7000 FAX (619) 777-7101 1995 The Honorable Dianne Feinstein United States Senate 331 Hart Building Washington, D.C. 20510 SUBJECT: HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND Dear Senator Feinstein: Thank you for your past support for historic preservation. I am writing on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of La Quinta to urge your support for the Historic Preservation Fund in the Fiscal Year 1996 budget. The state historic preservation offices and the National Trust for Historic Preservation receive a total of $39 million annually from the Historic Preservation Fund. The Historically Black Colleges Initiative and Native American Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations receive an additional $4 million in grants from the Fund. The Historic Preservation Fund has a dedicated source of revenue from payments paid to the federal government for off- shore leases. Maintaining the Fund at its current level is vital to the preservation efforts of our community. With these federal funds, the states and the National Trust assist state -side and local preservation organizations like the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of La Quinta. This financial, organizational, and technical assistance has been crucial to our efforts to create a preservation program in La Quinta. The City has recently become certified as a Certified Local Government, and as such will be dependent upon funds from the Historic Preservation Fund to conduct a comprehensive survey for cultural resources, to develop an Historic Preservation Element for the City's General Plan, and to implement preservation and educational programs. Again, thank you for your past support for preservation. On behalf of the Historic Preservation Commissioners from the City of La Quinta, I hope that we can count on your continued support for the Historic Preservation Fund. LTRLG332 t .t ! I 025 i MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253( I look forward to hearing from you in response to this letter. Very truly yours, JERRY HERMAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR LESLIE J. MOURIQUAND Associate Planner La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission c: Historic Preservation Commission La Quinta City Council Jerry Herman, Community Development Director LTRLC.332 •. J , i n 0 r 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (619) 777-7000 FAX (619) 777-7101 1995 The Honorable Barbara Boxer United States Senate 112 Hart Building Washington, D.C. 20510 SUBJECT: HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND Dear Senator Boxer: Thank you for your past support for historic preservation. I am writing on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of La Quinta to urge your support for the Historic Preservation Fund in the Fiscal Year 1996 budget. The state historic preservation offices and the National Trust for Historic Preservation receive a total of $39 million annually from the Historic Preservation Fund. The Historically Black Colleges Initiative and Native American Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations receive an additional $4 million in grants from the Fund. The Historic Preservation Fund has a dedicated source of revenue from payments paid to the federal government for off- shore leases. Maintaining the Fund at its current level is vital to the preservation efforts of our community. With these federal funds, the states and the National Trust assist state -side and local preservation organizations like the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of La Quinta. This financial, organizational, and technical assistance has been crucial to our efforts to create a preservation program in La Quinta. The City has recently become certified as a Certified Local Government, and as such will be dependent upon :funds from the Historic Preservation Fund to conduct a comprehensive survey for cultural resources, to develop an Historic Preservation Element for the City's General Plan, and to implement preservation and educational programs. Again, thank you for your past support for preservation. On behalf of the Historic Preservation Commissioners from the City of La Quinta, I hope that we can count on your continued support for the Historic Preservation Fund. LTRLG332 .P'vJ (; 0) 2 % MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 Tl� I look forward to hearing from you in response to this letter. Very truly yours, JERRY HERMAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (7 ,q—� y �� 7 LESLIE J. MOURIQUAND Associate Planner La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission c: Historic Preservation Commission La Quinta City Council Jerry Herman, Community Development Director LTRLG332 .O1 028 ceitvl 4 4 Qumm 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (619) 777-7000 FAX (619) 777-7101 1995 The Honorable Sonny Bono United States Congress 512 Cannon Building Washington, D.C. 20510 SUBJECT: HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND Dear Congressman Bono: Thank you for your past support for historic preservation. I am writing on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of La Quinta to urge your support for the Historic Preservation Fund in the Fiscal Year 1996 budget. The state historic preservation offices and the National Trust for Historic Preservation receive a total of $39 million annually from the Historic Preservation Fund. The Historically Black Colleges Initiative and Native American Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations receive an additional $4 million in grants from the Fund. The Historic Preservation Fund has a dedicated source of revenue from payments paid to the federal government for off- shore leases. Maintaining the Fund at its current level is vital to the preservation efforts of our community. With these federal funds, the states and the National Trust assist state -side and local preservation organizations like the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of La Quinta. This financial, organizational, and technical assistance has been crucial to our efforts to create a preservation program in La Quinta. The City has recently become certified as a Certified Local Government, and as such will be dependent upon funds from the Historic Preservation Fund to conduct a comprehensive survey for cultural resources, to develop an Historic Preservation Element for the City's General Plan, and to implement preservation and educational programs. Again, thank you for your past support for preservation. On behalf of the Historic Preservation Commissioners from the City of La Quinta, I hope that we can count on your continued support for the Historic Preservation Fund. L7RLC333 ... J „ 029 MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 1a I look forward to hearing from you in response to this letter. Very truly yours, JERRY HERMAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR LESLIE J. MOURIQUAND Associate Planner La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission c: Historic Preservation Commission La Quinta City Council Jerry Herman, Community Development Director LTRLC333 �.:� 030 A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE STATE OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPRING 1995 HISTORIC PLACES - A GREAT WAY TO TEACH HISTORY The office of iliistonc Preservation is currently promoting a program that helps teachers use historic and cultural resources to enrich education in the social sciences. The program, called'Teadlmg with Historic Places " was developed by the National Register of i1'istoric Places and the National Trust for Historic Preservation It offers short ready -to -use lesson plans based on historic properties listed in the National Register. I-ilSionc places provide a focal point for studying topics that are already a part of the social sciences curriculum in the middle grades. This approach makes history "come alive" for young people. And unless today's youth begin now to develop an appreciation for heritage and cultural resources, there may be nothing left to preserve in the future. 'Teadring with iistoric Places" is a novel opportunity to change the way young people view history and their stewardship responsibility. The Office of 1Tstrow Preseivation has been receiving an overwhelming response to its promotional efforts. If you would like more information about the program and find out what you can do to help, please contact program coordinator Jeanette Debbs at (916) 6534WA Scholarships Offered Students and community leaders could be eligible for a scholarship to attend the National Preservation Conference in Dallas/Ft Worth this October 11-15th. The scholarships, which rover travel, lodging, and other expenses, are being offered by the J. Paul Getty Trust To apply, contact.Scholarships- Preservation Conferences, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC M036. The theme of the Conference is "Strategies and Partnerships For A New Era." Two thousand participants from around the country are expected to attend. i.i 031 2 California Heritage Spring 1995 DOLLARS AND SENSE: PRESERVATION IS GOOD BUSINESS by Cherilyn Widell, State Historic Preservation Officer Historic Preservation makes good economic sense in dollar -tight 199(Ys California communities. We have all seen examples of how historic preservation has brought new vitality to a neighborhood, a business district, or even to an entire community. Now, a new publication, The Economics of Historic Preservation, by Donovan Rypkema, provides us with actual facts and figures in a format useful to local decision -makers. For example, in California, an investment of $1, 000,000 in rehabilitating historic structures rather than new construction: O keeps $120,000 more dollars within the community; •S creates 5 to 9 new construction jobs and 4.7 non -construction jobs; S increases local household income by $142,000 and local retail sales by the same amount. 4• creates five more jobs than a similar investment in manufacturing electronic equipment The community retains $34,000 more by rehabilitating it's historic structures rather than building new ones. Rehabilitated historic properties are typically located within existing transportation corridors, within approved zoning, and near readily accessible services and utilities with can reduce project overhead. Preservation is good business. Now we have the track record to prove it A MATTER OF FORM REFERENCES: The Economics of Historic Preservation by Donovan Rypkema. 4 O The Economics of Rehabilitation by Donovan Rypkema. 4. 4• Preservation Revolving L by Lyn Moriarty 4• 4• of these publications ilable from The l'irust for Historic ation, FORUM, assachusetts , Washington D.C. Or you may call the western regional t 1;415) 956-0610 What do historians, archaeologists, land use planners, and the Internal Revenue Service all have in common? Answer: they all rely on standardized forms to gather and organize important information. California's recently revised historic resources recordation forms are undergoing a two-year testing period. During the first year, Volunteers will use the new form for a year and report their impressions on it to the Office of Historic Preservation. As using the new forms become routine, many volunteers are reporting that they are enjoying more flexibility in recording resources. Instructions for Recording Historical Resources (revised January 1995) is available from the Office of Historic Preservation and through Historic Resources Information Centers statewide. For more information or a sample of the new form, contact Jan Woolley at (916) 653-9019. What is a designated Scenic Highway? How can we preserve its historic qualities? CalTrans' new Scenic Highway brochure answers these and other questions. Call (916) 654-5370/3370 FAX, or contact your local CalTrans office. .�.� u 032 California Heritage Spring 1995 3 Coping With DISASTER! California, over the past two years, has certainly had more than it's share of natural disasters. For those faced with repairing earthquake or flood damage to historic structures, several new publications are available to tell you what to do when disaster strikes. ✓ Survey of Damage to Historic Adobe Buildings from the January 17,1994 Northridge Earthquake ($25 from Earthen Buildings Technologies, 2245 E. Colorado Blvd.#104-223, Pasadena 91107) is a comprehensive inventory and analysis of earthquake damage to historic adobes in the Los Angeles area. ✓ Treatment of Flood Damaged Older and Historic Buildings by The National Trust for Historic Preservation offers tips on repairing types of water damage ranging from damp wallpaper to collapsing foundations. This illustrated 16 page booklet is available free on request ✓ Safeguarding Your Historic Site: Preparedness and Recovery Measures for Natural Disasters by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is a step-by-step manual of emergency preparations for natural disasters and ways to stabilize flood, fire, earthquake, and hurricane damage. The booklet is free. ✓ After the Flood: Water Damage and Your Historic Building, a 20 minute VHS videotape, can be borrowed free of charge from The Office of Historic Preservation. For additional information or copies of free booklets, contact: the Office of Historic Preservation, Box 942896, Sacramento, CA 94296-0001, or call (916) 653-6624 or FAX (916) 653-9824. 7 7- ✓ Beyond Sprawl: New Patterns of Growth to Fit the New California deals with another kind of California disaster - the accelerating social, environmental, and economic cost: of population sprawl. Jointly issued by the Greenbelt Alliance, the Low Income Alliance, the California Resources Agency, and the Bank of America, this 11-page report sounds an alarm to curb sprawl and discusses innovative ways to do it For copies, contact Andy McLeod, Assistant Secretary for Resources, at (916) 653-5656/8102 FAX. •".J ;i 03 3 4 California Heritage Spring 1995 ARCHAEOLOGY IN YOUR COMMUNITY by Nicholas Del Cioppo Few people outside of a university ever get a chance to save an archaeological site, although the fascination with archaeology seems to be almost universal. Archaeological vacations in foreign countries are expensive and a university education in archaeology involves a substantial commitment of time and money. One alternative is joining or forming a local archaeological society. If you doubt that archaeology is popular, consider this: there are 46 formal archaeological societies throughout California with a combined membership of over 2,000 individuals. "Formal", in this case, means archaeological societies that mail out a regular newsletter. The Santa Cruz Archaeological Society is one of the largest and most vigorous archaeological avocational groups in the state, with more than 200 active members. Alarmed by the increasing pace of archaeological site destruction, archaeologists shifted their emphasis from excavation to preserving sites for the future. The interests of local archaeological societies have moved in a similar direction. Avocational archaeologists play an increasingly vital role as grass roots educators and local activists for archaeological conservation. Some work in cooperation with local planning agencies or conservation organizations to manage local archaeological sites for future generations, while others provide "watchdog" services, monitoring endangered archaeological sites for evidence of active vandalism. Museums may call on local archaeological societies for help with organizing, recording, and managing artifact collections, and archaeological societies may participate in emergency salvage archaeological excavations. Archaeological societies also provide a much needed educational service at the community level, where it counts. Because most society members are not full-time professional l - r California's 15,000 year old archaeological heritage to local citizens. This is done at local get-togethers such as potluck dinners, guest lectures, films, field trips, archaeological information workshops, or other community - based educational efforts. For an increasingly aware public, information on archaeology comes mostly from films and educational television. But local archaeological societies are a good way for non -archaeologists to get involved in preserving for posterity some of California's more than 100,000 archaeological sites. The Society for California Archaeology's avocational coordinator maintains contact with most of the formal archaeological societies in the State. For additional information on how you can join - or form - a local archaeological society, contact Anne Duffield -Stoll by writing to the Society for California Archaeology Business Office c% Department of Anthropology, California State University, Fullerton 92634, or by calling (909) 621-7521. ,".' j ,; 0 3 4 California Heritage Spring 1995 5 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: THE 1995 GOVERNOR'S HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS Sponsored by the Office of Historic Preservation, the Governor's Historic Preservation Awards are presented each year to organizations whose contributions demonstrate outstanding achievement to excellence in historic preservation. Since the program's inception in 1988, a total of 63 organizations have been recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to excellence in historic preservation. You are invited to participate in the celebration by nominating an organization which you believe is deserving of the Governor's Historic Preservation Award. Any group, organization, or government agency is eligible for a Governor's Historic Preservation Award. The nomination must come from a person or persons not affiliated with the nominee. Nominations are evaluated on the basis of a demonstrable record of long term commitment to historic preservation, involvement with a wide variety of historic or prehistoric resources, and an initiative in pursuing historic preservation activities that are not required by law and which to not simply fulfill the organization's legislative mandate. NOMINATIONS DUE Nominations for the 1995 Governor's Historic Preservation Awards must be postmarked no later than April 7, 1995. Telephone or FAX submittals will not be accepted. Award recipients will be notified no later than April 21, 1995. 1994 RECIPIENTS OF THE GOVERNOR'S HISTORIC t'RtstKVA.I Ivry AwAKUJ (right) California Secretary for Resources Doug Wheeler presents the Governor's Historic Preservation Awards on behalf of Governor Wilson during the 1994 ceremonies. Last year the Governor commended twelve organizations and individuals (including Carmel mayor Clint Eastwood) for eight outstanding projects This year the awards ceremony and II II reception will be held on May 1, the same day as the State Parks Month kick-off celebration. It should be an exciting prelude to the many activities planned in observance of California Historic Preservation Week (May 14- 20). We hope to receive a large number of applications by the April 3 deadline. For further information or to request a nomination form, please contact Jeanette Debbs at (916) 653-8954 or Sandy Elder at (916) 653-0877. .:..!I 1 035 6 California Heritage Spring 1995 WINDOWS ON HISTORY - HISTORIC TOURS OF SIERRA TOWNS Mark Twain can show you around Grass Valley this spring. Studies have shown that today's tourist wants an educational or cultural element in their travel. "Windows On History' gives the visitor to Nevada County's historic communities an in-depth way to experience the excitement of the Gold Rush, lumbering, and the railroad era while exploring these scenic regions. Visitors are invited to step back in time as Nevada County showcases its colorful history through a series of displays and tours called Windows On History. In cooperation with local historical societies, the Windows On History project will install historic photographs of the shops, streetscapes, and the characters of nineteenth century Nevada County in the windows of historic district businesses in Nevada City, Grass valley, and Truckee. Exhibits will be on display April 28th through May 29th. Historic character impersonators will guide tours on weekends, and visitors are invited to take a brochure to guide their self -guided walking tour on weekdays. Mark Twain will be guiding the Grass valley tour and Cornish woman "Cousin Jenny' will act as tour guide in Nevada City. Constable Jake Teeters will patrol Truckee. The "Windows On History" displays and tours coincide with National Historic Preservation Week and also the "California Countryside" promotion sponsored by the State Department of Tourism and the California Arts Council. Inquiries may be directed to Project Director Marti Dimock at 12568 Red Dog Road, Nevada City, CA 95959, tel. (916) 265-9357. Further information and merchant packets are available at the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, the Grass valley & Nevada City Chambers of Commerce, or the Truckee Chamber of Commerce. O O O `Putting Our Communities Back On Their Feet.• The Next Step" Mar 4M & Wa. 199b 131LYACUlf HOTEL LOS MIGELES A Western United States conference on building livable, environmentally responsible, economically sound communities. Sponsored by the Local Government Commission and more than 80 public agencies, businesses and organizations. Call (916) 448-1198 Land use planners take note: you may want to join other land use decision -makers, elected officials, bankers, developers, architects, agency staff and directors, government officials, environmental planners, and community leaders at at the second annual ""Putting Our Communities back On Their Feet" Conference this May 4-5,1995 at Los Angele's historic Biltmore Hotel. Nearly 700 people attended the 1994 conference which was held in San Francisco last February. The attendees were a Who s Who of West Coast planning and building and the focus was on making more livable, environmentally healthy, and economically sound California communities. This year Conference topics will include success stories and discussions on how to build pedestrian -oriented communities, linking land use with transportation, creative financing for innovative projects, and much more. For more information and a registration packet, call (916)448-1198. O O O .N.Uu 036 California Heritage 'Spring 1995 % NEW CEQA GUIDELINES: Strong On Preserving Heritage Resources by Carol Rowland The Secretary for Resources is drafting new guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in response to the passage of AB 2881, the California Register of Historic Places. While the Resources Secretary is authorized to write the CEQA guidelines, he has asked the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) to offer recommendations for managing historic resources under CEQA. The passage of Assembly Bill 2881 created the California Register of Historic Places, the definitive listing of historic resources which must be protected under CEQA Under the California Register amendment, a historic resource must now be presumed to be significant for planning purposes unless it can be proven othrewise. The CEQA Guidelines currently in use have not been amended in several years and do not reflect recent legislative, judicial, and and administrative changes affecting CEQA. At the request of the California Resources Secretary, the Office of Historic Preservation is responding with suggested new definitions for historic resources, historic significance, adverse change, etc., in an effort to make the Guidelines uniform, more understandable, accurate, and easy to use. The OHP s suggestions include detailed guidance on what constitutes an "adverse change" to a historic resource and stardard definitions and criteria for evaluating historic significance. The new CEQA Guidelines should be out by September. Meanwhile, the public will have several opportunities to comment, the first sometime during April. if you are interested, contact Resources Agency Deputy Legal Counsel Maureen Gorson (916) 653-5061. THE CALIFORNIA REGISTER: Public Invited to Speak Out on New Guidelines by Suzanne Guerra Draft guidelines for nominating historic properties to the California Register of Historic Places are now available. The public is encouraged to offer comments on them, either in writing or at one of the next two meetings of the State Historical Resources Commission. The Commission will meet in Monterey on May 5 and in Sacramento on August 11. The new California Register Guidelines include information on how to nominate historic resources for inclusion in the Califomia Register and the criteria by which historic properties will be evaluated. Some historic properties now included in the National Register of Historic Places, State Historical Landmarks, and local historic landmark listings will automatically be included in the California Register. The Guidelines are being developed by a committee composed of representatives of local and state government as well as historians, archaeologists, and other historic preservation professionals. For more information, contact California Register Program Coordinator Suzanne Guerra at the Office of Historic Preservation, P.O. Box 942896, Sacramento CA 94296-0001 (916) 653-943Z%24 FAX. What Do YOU Think? Please let us know what you think about Califomia Heritage with a letter, FAX, or phone call. We encourage you to send in articles and photos about heritage preservation in your town. • .:ii; 037 EVENTS California Heritage Spring 1995 &4"� HF.RTTACM Published yuarterry by the California Office of Historic Preservation, P.O. Box 942696 Sacramento, CA 9429fi1 l tel. (916) 653- 6624. Its purpose is to is to keep interested persons abreast of developments in historic preservation. Pete Wilson, Governor Cherilyn wdell, State Historic Preservation Officer Nicholas Del Cioppo, Editor Persons or organizations wishing to be removed from this mailing list may notify this office at (916) 653- 9824. Please notify us of address corrections. ❑ ❑ ❑ This publication is financed in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and administered by the Office of Historic Preservation. However, the contents and and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Inlerion, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute en- dorsement or recommendation by the Department of the ntenor. Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or- igin, age, or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any Wogram, activity, or facility operated by a recepient o Federal assistance slauId wale to: Director, Equal Opportun Program, U.S. Depa of the Interior, National Park Service, Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013- 7127 MARCH L3 Planner'slns6tute. Monterey. Sponsored by California League of Cities. Breakfast session with the State Historic Preservation Officer. Contact: Barn Nnaji at (916) 658-8264. 31 Housing in HstoricBuddings. A workshop on historic buildings as affordable housing. San Diego. Also April 6 (Woodland) and April 7 (Fresno). California Preservation Foundation (510)763-0972 APRIL 12 Governor's Executive Academy, Sacramento. Workshop for elected officials on the benefits of historic preservation. Call Mike Palencia (916) 658-8264 MAY 1 Preserving the Best ofCaGfornla. Kickoff event for State Parks Month. `.hate Capitol steps, Sacramento HAM-1PM. 4-5 Putting Our Communities Back On Their Feet" 2d annual conference on land use planning. Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. (916) 448-1198 14-20 Real People, Real Places, Real History. National Historic Preservation Week, sponsored by National Trust for Historic Preservation. Call Lori Kendis (202) 672.4047 for details. JUNE 20-22Introduction to Federal Projects and Historic Preservation Law 3 day course offered for government contractors, tribal leaders and government officials. San Bernardino. Contact GSA Training Center, Box 15608, Arlington, VA 22215-0608/FAX 703-603-3239. If you would like your event listed in California Heritage, please send a brief description and phone number to call for additional information. Notices should be received at least eight weeks in advance of event HERITAGE Office of Historic Preservation Post Office Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001