1996 03 21 HPCCF �lC'
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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting to be
Held in the Session Room at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California
March 21, 19*.1
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 February 8, 1995.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Annual Work Program
Formation of the Consultant Selection Committee and review of the time '[able
Certified Local Government Grant proposal
Preservation Plan
Context Staternent
OTHER
Ordinance 280 - Amendment to Section 7.04 of the La Quinta Municipal Code
ADJOURNMENT
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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
February 8, 1996
I. CALL TO ORDER
3:00 P.M.
A. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was called to order at 3:07
P.M. by Chairman Millis.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Millis requested the roll call: Present: Commissioners DeMersman,
Puente, Wright, Chairman Millis and Advisor Weiss -Bricker.
B. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to excuse
Commissioner Woodard. Unanimously approved.
C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Administrative Assistant Britt
Wilson, 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 November 16, 1996, it was moved and
seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to approve the minutes as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Context Statement; Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the
Commissioners of the progress on the Context Statement and asked that the
Commission submit any information or comments they may have on the Statement
to staff.
1. Commissioners reviewed and discussed information staff had received on
existing homesteads, grants, and lands that had been granted to the railroad
by the government. Staff explained that the government issued. patents on the
land to the homesteaders, but in order to have the patent there must be a
structure on the land.
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2. This was the type of information that would be included in the context
statement and would generate the information to write the Context Statement.
Planning Manager di Iorio stated that some of the architectural styles could.
be integrated into the time period staff had identified. So some of the
homesteads have both significance as historical as well as architectural.
Commissioners discussed some of the known homesteads in La Quinta.
3. Members discussed with staff people they would try to contact to gain
additional information on the homesteads.
4. Commissioners asked questions on the Context Statement Outline.
Staff asked that the Agenda be reorganized by put Item B as Item D. It was moved and seconded
by Commissioners Wright/DeMersman to so reorganize the agenda. Unanimously approved.
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B. Archaeological Resort - Rancho La Quinta (Project Map 204691
1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the Commission that the
applicant had requested this item be continued to the next meeting of the
Commission on March 21, 1996.
2. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Wright/DeMersman to continue the archaeological report to March 21, 1996.
Unanimously approved.
C. Archaeological Resort - Desert Sands Unified School District. Administrative Center
1. Associate Planner Lesile Mouriquand presented the information contained in
the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. Chairman Millis asked if any significant findings had been made. Staff stated
several pot sherds were found and the reports suggests having a monitor
present during the grading process.
3. Staff stated the report was before the Commission for their acceptance as
partial compliance. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Wright/DeMersman to accept the report as submitted. Unanimously
approved.
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D. Archaeological Report - La Ouinta Water Tank Project. Coachella Valley Water
District
Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand introduced Dr. Bruce Love, Ph.D.,
SOPA, of CRM Tech, a cultural research management firm from Riverside,
who gave a slide presentation of the artifacts that had been found at the
above -noted project site as noted in the staff report. A copy of which is on
file in the Community Development Department.
Dr. Love described the process whereby the study was conducted, how the
sites were marked, and what had been found. They proceeded to record the
first step, evaluating their significance, and a literature review as to what the
purpose could have been for the objects found. They disassembled the cairns
to see if any indication could be reached as to the purpose of the cairns.
Some of the hypotheses were that they were used as planting vines, or corrals
for chasing wild game, or to herd antelope into. Methods were tried and
tested for each of the hypotheses. As nothing was found inside the cairns, it
was determined that they were functional in purpose only.
3. The hypothesis settled on was that they were used as anchors for fences to
catch big game. Brush fences were used to replicate the hypothesis to see if
it would work. Results were that the number of rocks used to build a cairn
to support a brush fence were the same. This proved their hypothesis. The
brush fence was used to channel the sheep to an area where the hunters would
wait for them.
4. A determination was made that the site was eligible for the National Registry
as the study increased the knowledge of the prehistoric game hunting and the
site itself contained information that was valuable and could answer a
research question. Because of this a mitigation program was initiated to
protect the site until excavation could occur to recover all the data they could
prior to the installation of the well.
Commissioners asked if any dating was done on the pieces found. Dr. Love
stated there was and it was determined to be in the 1000's.
6. Staff asked if Dr. Love would be nominating the site for the National
Register. Dr. Love stated they would not. Discussion followed between the
Commissioners and Dr. Love regarding the various sites.
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7. There being no further discussion, it was moved .and seconded by
Commissioners DeMersman/Puente to approve the report as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
VI. OTHER:
A. SB 875 _ Historic Tax Credit for seismic retrofttine
Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand gave a description of the bill and stated
it did not require any action by the Commission, unless they wished staff to
draft a letter stating their support of the Bill.
2. Following discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Wright/DeMersman to instruct staff to write a letter to Senator Kelley stating
the Commission's support of the Bill. Unanimously approved.
B. Discussion of Commission Vacancies
1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the Commission of the
progress of the City Council to replace the positions that had been vacated by
Commissioners Terry Henderson and Drew Pallette. Staff introduced new
Commissioner Jim DeMersman who gave a short biography of himself to the
other members.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners DeMersman/Puente
to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meeting on March 21,
1996. This meeting of the Historical Commission was adjourned at 4:26 P.M. Unanimously
approved.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: MARCH 21, 1996
ITEM: ANNUAL WORK PROGRAM
BACKGROUND:
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is now requiring that all Certified Local Governments submit
an Annual Work Program that prioritizes projects and goals. Following a model that was supplied by SHPO,
staff has prepared the attached Annual Work Program for the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission.
The Program must be submitted along with the grant proposal.
RECOMMENDATION:
Move to accept the 1996 Annual Work Program for submittal to SHPO.
Attachment:
Annual Work Program for 1996
Prepared by:
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eslie J. M uriqu d
Associate Planner
Subm tted by:
Christine di lorio
Planning Manager
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City of La Quinta
Historic Preservation Commission
1996 ANNUAL WORK PROGRAM
ITEM:
1. Prepare Preservation Plan
2. Complete Historic Context Statement
3. CLG Grant proposal Due
4. 1995 Annual Report to SHPO
5. National Preservation Week - plan, coordinate, and present
activities for community
6. Consultant to commence survey project
7. Designate Point Happy as a local historic, topographical,
and cultural landmark (per Section 4.5.4 - General Plan EIR)
8. Designate as potential historic landmarks the historic structures
listed in the Open Space Element (per Section 4.5.4 -
General Plan EIR)
9. Prepare General Plan Element - Historic, Archaeological, &
Paleontological Preservation; Historic Preservation
Ordinance Amendment
ATTACHMENT
TARGET DATE:
March 21, 1996
March 21,1996
May 1, 1996
Spring 1996
May 1996
JulylAugust1996
Fall 1996
Fall 1996
Fall 1996
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: MARCH 21,1996
ITEM: (FORMATION OF CONSULTANT SELECTION COMMITTEE
BACKGROUND:
On January 16, 1996, the City Council appointed Council members Henderson and Sniff to serve on the
Consultant Selection Committee for the Historic Survey project. The Selection Committee will be
comprised of at least 5 people ( 2 Council members, 2 HPC Commissioners, and 2 staff persons).
The two Commissioners that are selected to serve on this Committee must be able to participate in one or
more committee meetings to review proposals and interview consultants between the dates oil March 22
and April 5, 1996. The Committees recommendation must be given to staff by April 9, 1996 for inclusion
in a staff report for the April 16, 1996 City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Move to appoint two Historic Preservation Commissioners to the Consultant Selection Committee.
Prepared by: Submitted by:
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sslie J. Mour uand Christine di lorio
ociate Planner Planning Manager
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REVISED SCHEDULE
* HPC Meeting
12/21/95
No quorum
* RFP Mailed Out
115196
Done
* City Council Meeting - Appoint Council to Review Committee
1116/96
Done
* HPC Meeting
1/18196
No quorum
* Special HPC Meeting
218196
Done
* Survey Proposals due
2129196
Done
* HPC Meeting Final Context Statement, Grant proposal,
1996 Work Program, Preservation Plan,
Selection Committee Formed
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* City Council Meeting - Grant approval
April 2, 1996
* HPC Meeting -
April 18, 1996
* Selection Committee Meetinglsl- first meeting on
April 22, 1996; other meetings as necessary
April 22 to May 15, 1996
* CLG Grant Proposals Due to SHPO
May 1, 1996
* HPC Meeting -
May 16, 1996
* City Council Meeting - confirm consultant
June 4, 1996
* HPC Meeting •
June 20, 1996
* SHPO Grant Review
May -June 1996
* HPC Meeting -
July 18, 1996
* SHPO Grant Awards
June -July 1996
* Survey Consultant Begins
June,/July/August
1996
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: MARCH 21, 1996
ITEM: CLG GRANT PROPOSAL - SURVEY PROJECT
BACKGROUND:
Staff has prepared a draft grant proposal seeking funding for the cultural resource survey from the
Certified Local Government (CLG) Program. Being a Certified Local Government entitles the City to
compete for funds set aside just for CLG's. For the 1996 grant cycle the Historic Preservation Commission
previously decided to apply for funds to conduct the city-wide survey.
With information provided by the Finance Department, staff has prepared a budget for the proposal. The
budget is dependent upon at least a 40% in -kind match from the City totaling $13,616.53. The in -kind
match will consist of staff time, Commissioner time, volunteer time, office supplies and space, mileage,
printing costs, etc. The grant will provide a 60% portion of money which will be used to pay the
professional consultant fees. The amount requested by the proposal is $15,000. The total value of the
project, including the City match portion will be approximately $25,000.
Several forms are included in the proposal packet under Attachment 1. The deadline for submittal of the
proposal is May 1, 1996. Thus, it is necessary to forward a recommendation to the City Council meeting of
April 2, 1996 in order to meet this deadline.
RECOMMENDATION:
By Minute Motion recommend approval of the attached CLG grant proposal to the City Council.
Attachment:
1. CLG Grant Proposal
Prepared by:
slie J. Mou q and
Associate Planner
Submitted by:
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Christine di lorio
Planning Manager
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GRANT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
(Include with Application Form)
NOTE: Even though no points are provided for completeness, be aware that all elements
listed here must be received by MAY L 1996. If not received, the package will be
considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
X Resolution from governing body authorizing the application and matching funds
and designating the authorized representative responsible for executing all
documents.
X Environmental Certification
X Certification of Professionalism
X Civil Rights Assurance of Compliance (DI Form 1350)
X Certifications Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters,
Drug -Free Workplace Requirements and Lobbying.
X Copy of Preservation Plan or element that ties in with proposed project.
X Applicable maps and estimated acreage (see Application Form) required for survey
projects.
Applicable maps and photographs plus significance statement for National Register
projects.
X Resumes of professional staff and/or commissioners/board members (anyone used
for purposes of grant).
Approval letter by cognizant Federal agency if claiming indirect charges as part of
your budget (may be obtained from your Accounting Office).
X Current Historic Preservation Ordinance.
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FISCAL YEAR 1996
APPLICATION FORM
CLG APPLICANT: Cit r�ofLa Quinta
Contact Person: Leslie Mouriquand
Address: 78-495 C'alle Tampico, La Quinta
Phone: (619 ) 777-7068 Fax: (619 ) _777-7155
County of Riverside
Congressional Names(s)
& District(s):_ Rep. Sonny Bono, 44th District
PROJECT SUMMARY: Briefly summarize your proposed project, emphasizing the
primary planned objectives and results. Your summary must fit in the following space. Do
not use additional pages.
Preparation of'a cultural resources survey requires that the City of La Quinta retain
the services of a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive survey of
architecturally and historically significant buildings, structures, and sites, and prepare
a detailed sensitivity map for prehistoric and historic archaeological sites. Qualified
City staff prepared the Context Statement in anticipation of the survey. Objectives of
the survey include creating a Geographic Information System (GIS) data base layer for
use a proactive planning tool in processing development applications including
demolition, rehabilitation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of historic structures. The
projected result of this effort will be the fostering of public awareness through
education and appreciation of the City's history.
3. Type of Project
Context
Fully Developed'? _
X Survey* (complete below)
National Register
Training
Other
*Survey: Intensive X
Reconnaissance
Federal Requested
$155,000. 70
Approximate acreage to survey 31.18 so. Miles
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PROJECT SCOPE (65 points) (Be brief! Use continuation sheet only if necessary.)
The City of La Quinta, in the 1992 General Plan Update, prepared an EIR that includes cultural
resources ,management. An emphasis is placed on continuing in the "identification of areas with
known or potentially available significant prehistoric and historic cultural resources and areas
which are recognized by the community to hold `special cultural value'. "Adoption of the General
Plan Update confirmed that the Community's long term goal, as identified in the Environmental
Conservation Element is that `historic, architectural and culturally significant sites, structures and
programs are preserved, perpetuated and integrated within the fabric of the City. " Title 7 - Historic
Preservation Ordinance contained in the City's Municipal Code, provides the regulations or
standards in order to best achieve the goals and policies of the General Plan. These three
documents justify the need for cultural resources, and because of the relatively high rate ofgrowth
and development occurring, and as a result of the increasing threat to both prehistoric and historic
resources. The survey will meet a prioritized requirement of certification under the C. G. Program.
In Quinta is the first CI.G. in the Coachella Valley and has taken a leading role in preservation
efforts.
City staff, qualified under the requirements of the Secretary of the Interior Standards, prepared the
Historic Context Statement for the City of La Quinta in anticipation of the comprehensive survey.
The Context Statement establishes the criteria for determining significance cf architectural,
historic, and prehistoric resources. The scope of the survey calls for the cultural resource
consultant to work closely with staff and a subcommittee of the City's Historic Preservation
Commission (HPC) in the development of the survey and sensitivity map. The consultant shall
work under the supervision of the staff liaison to the HPC. The consultant will be responsible for
the development, refinement, and completion of the survey activities and sensitivity map. The
survey will include:
(1) Identifcation and description of historic structures and sites;
(2) Identification and description of property types related to each context theme, including a
statement of the significance of each property type as it relates to each theme, and a description of
the attributes, historical associations, and level of integrity that are necessary to list members of
each property type on national and local registers;
(3) Establish goals and priorities for each property type that will set a course of action to be
pursued in preserving representative examples of each property type; and
(4) Prepare a sensitivity map that shall indicate the potential for additional archaeological sites and
resources in the, future.
The historic and archaeological reesources in the City of In Quinta are widely scattered. These
resources include prehistoric Indian sites, early homesteads, stagecoach stops and trails, resort
hotels, and a planned community with village commercial, clubhouse, and residences. Thus, the
survey will encompass the entire 38 square miles of the existing City boundaries. The records
search for archaeological resources and production of a sensitivity map will contribute toward the
development of a regional framework for prehistory, protohistory, and historic research designs.
Regional questions can then be developed to guide and direct preservation and mitigation efforts
in the field This information will aid in the deeisioin making about the types of surveys and
evaluation programs useful on a project -specific basis and in the evaluation of alternatives early
in the review process.
This survey will provide the City with a Primary Record and a Building, Structure and Object
Record including a description, photographs, and statements of significance of buildings,
structures, and sites as guided by the themes in the Context Statement. The survey will provide a
valley -wide framework for neighboring cities to use to develop their own surveys, as well as
emphasize La Quinta's contribution to the development of the valley.
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PRODUCTS: What product(s) will be derived from the project?
Theproposed Comprehensive survey for the architecturally and historically significant buildings, sites, and
structures will result in a collection of data about each resource as it relates to the themes identified in the
Context Statement. All resources will be recorded on DPR 523 forms including the .Primary Records,
Building, Structure and Object Record The prehistoric and historic archaeology will be idenfified on a
sensitivity map. The City will use this information in formulating planning recommendations to the La
Quinta Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council The City is amicipating
integrating this information in two separate layers on the GLS data base.
6. ADM USTRATION (10 POINTS) (Names and/or experience of individual groups necessary to implement your
project.)
La Quinta City Council - will approve final product, hiring of consultant, and grant
proposal submittal
La Quinta Community Development Department - will administer the contract using
"Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines" and serve as staff to the LQHPC.
L HPC I. will oversee progress of consultants, volunteers, etc.
Torres-Alartinez Tribal Council - governs a Native American reservation adjacent to the
City, and will assist the consultants and staff.
La Quinla Historical Society - will make available its files and photographs.
BUDGET (25 points) (Break out fringe benefits, if any.)
A. Amount of Federal Funds Requested $ 15,000.00
Amount of matching share* $ 13,616.53
*Match must directly relate to the implementation of the proposed project.
NOTE In calculating match, use the following formula:
Amount of funds requested = .60 = Total Project Cost
Total Project Cost x .40 = Required Matching Share
FOR EX,�kMPLE: If you are requesting $15,000:
$15,000 + .60 = $25,000 (total project cost)
$25,000 -_ .40 = $10,000 (required match)
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B. Budget
Cost
Cate ones
Rate Used To
Calculate Cost
Cash From
Grant
Other
Cash
In -Kind
Services
$ per hour x
no. of hours
Salaried Employees
Associate Planner
Fringe
$24.32 x 160
38.11%
$5,374.13
Planning Manager
Fringe
$28.81 x 80
35.97%
$3,133.83
Community Development Director
Fringe
$37.07 x 4
33.06%
$197.30
Executive Secretary
Fringe
$17.28 x 16
44.28%
$398.90
Office Assistant
Fringe
$12.81 x 24
52.02%
$467.37
City Attorney
$135 x 4
$540.00
$10,111.53
Volunteers
Architect (1)
$53.50 x 12
$642.00
Historian (1)
$21.00 x 12
$252.00
Survey volunteers with no experience
$4.35 x 40
$174.00
$1,069.00
Supplies, copying, postage, etc. (be specific)
Photography, historic & prehistoric sites
$0.34 x 300
photos
$102.00
Photocopying
$0.25/pg x 300
pgs x 25
$1,875.00
Postage & mist. supplies
$150.00
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*Rate sball not exceed $53.50 per hour
Cost
Cate ones
Rate Used To
Calculate Cost
Cash From
Grant
__
Other
Cash
In -Kind
Services
Travel Costs"
Staff
$0.24 x 500 mi
$120.00
City Office Space
100 sq. ft. @ $1.00/sq. ft. x 1 mo.
$100.00
180 sq. ft. @ 1.00/sq. ft. x '/2 mo.
$90.00
$190.00
Contracted Services
$15,000
Matching Share
—7--l—$13,616.5
3
**Maximum allowable car mileage rate is $.24 per mile
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C.
Source of Non-federal Match
(1)
0
Donor :
City of La Quinta
Source :
General Fund
Kind
In -Kind Services
Amount:
$13,616.53
(2)
Donor
Source
Kind
Amount:
How will the nonfederal matching share contribute to achieving the scope of work
and how is it necessary and reasonable?
The matching share contribution from the City of La Quinta General Fund will
pay for staff time to manage the survey project, volunteer time for Historic
Presenation Commissioners, office supplies, photography supplies and
developing, photocopying, travel costs, and City office space. We believe the
amount is necessary and reasonable based upon Federal Allowance requirements
and current market costs.
%. SIGNATURE: (Original application must be signed and dated in ink.)
(Elected official or authorized signature)
Mayor. City of La Quinta
Title
Date
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RESOLUTION 96-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL
OF AN APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL HISTORIC
PRESERVATION FUND SUBGRANT PROGRAM.
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 89-665 has authorized the Establishment
of a National Historic Preservation Grants -in -Aid Program providing matching funds to the State of
California and its eligible subdivisions for historic preservation context, survey, registration, training;
and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the
administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing
application under the program; and
WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the State Department of Parks
and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of applications and the
availability of local matching funds prior to submission of said applications to the State,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
Approves the :filing of an application for the National Historic Preservation Grants -in -Aid
assistance for a. historic survey project, and
2. Appoints the Community Development Director or his/her authorized deputy as the agent to
coordinate, process, and execute all contracts, agreements, amendments, and ancillary
documents within the scope of the attached application.
Agrees that all required local matching funds will be provided for the project.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council, held on this 19th of March, 1996, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
GLENDA HOLT, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
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ATTEST:
SAUNDRA JUF[OLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN HONEii'WELL, City Attorney
City of La Quint a, California
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ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Based upon a review of the application, proposal narrative, and the supporting
documentation contained in the application, it has been determined that the proposed
Historic preservation Fund project meets the criteria for categorical exclusion.*
Applicant
Title
Date
*NPS Environmental Review Compliance Requirements are
enclosed separately for your information
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NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND
SUBGRANTPROGRAM
CERTIFICATE OF PROFESSIONALISM AND CONFORMANCE,
Project Name
Title of Governing Body
City
I certify that all research that all research, investigations, surveys, nomination studies and
reports prepared as part of this grant assisted project will be professionally prepared by individuals
meeting the professional qualifications specified in the Federal Register, Volume 48, No. 190,
September 29, 1983. All such work will be done according to the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. Any work not meeting such
Standards will not be reimbursed.
Name
Title
Date
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
CIVIL RIGHTS ASSURANCE
As the authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant agrees that, as a
condition to receiving any Federal financial assistance from the Department of the Interior, it will
comply with all Federal, laws relating to nondiscrimination. These laws include, but are not limited
to: (a) Title V1 of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1), which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of race, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended (29 U.S.C. 794) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap; (c) the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101 et. eq.), which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of age; and applicable regulatory requirements to the end that no person in the; United States
shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, handicap or age, be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or
activity conducted by the applicant. THE APPLICANT HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT
it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement.
THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicant's operations including those parts that
have not received or benefitted from Federal financial assistance.
If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial
assistance extended to the applicant by the Department, this assurance shall obligate the applicant,
or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which the
financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or
benefits. If any personal property is so provided, this assurance shall obligate the applicant for the
period during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this
assurance shall obligate, the applicant for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is
extended to it by the Department.
THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal
grants, loans, contracts, property, discounts or other Federal financial assistance extended after the
date hereof to the applicant by the Department, including installment payments after such date on
account of applicants for Federal financial assistance which were approved before such date.
The applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance
on the representations and agreements made in this assurance. This assurance is binding on the
applicant, its successors, transferees, assignees, and subrecipients and the person whose signature
appears below who is authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the applicant.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
APPLICANT/ORGANIZATION
CITY OF LA QUINTA
APPLICANT/ORGANIIZATION MAILING ADDRESS
78-495 CaIIe Tampico
La Quinta CA 92253
TITLE
MAYOR
BUREAU OF OFFICE
EXTENDING ASSISTANCE
State Office of
Historic Preservation
DATE SUBMITTED
April 30, 1996
DI-1350
(REV.6/91}
U. S. Department of the Interior
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and
Other Responsibility Matters, Drug -Free Workplace
Requirements and Lobbying
Persons signing this form should refer to the
regulations referenced below for complete
instructions:
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and
Other Responsibility Matters - Primary Covered
Transactions - (The prospective primary participant
further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will
include the clause titled, '"Certification Regarding
Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary
Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transaction,"
provided by the department or agency entering into
this covered transaction, without modification, in all
lower tier covered transactions and in all
solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. See
below for language to be used; use this form for
certification and sign; or use Department of the
Interior Form 1954 (Di-1954). (See Appendix A of
Subpart D of 43 CFR Part 12).
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier
Covered Transactions - (See Appendix B of Subpart
D of 43 CFR Part 12).
Certification Regarding Drug -Free Workplace
Requirements - Alternate I. (Grantees Other Than
Individuals) and Alternate IL (Grantees Who are
Individuals) - (See Appendix C of Subpart D of 43
CFR Part 12)
Signature on this form provides for compliance with
certification requirements under 43 CFR Parts 12
and 18. The certificatigns shall be treated as a
material representation of fact upon which reliance
will be placed when the Department of the Interior
determines to award the covered transaction, grant,
cooperative agreement or loan.
PART A: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters - Primary
Covered Transactions
CHECK IF THIS CERTIFICATION IS FOR A PRIMARY COVERED TRANSACTION AND IS APPLICABLE
(1) The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its
principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil
judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with
obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or
contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission
of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false,
statements, or receiving stolen property;
(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity
(Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated) in paragraph (1)(b)
of this certification; and
(d) Have: not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public
transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default.
(2) Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this
certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
PART B: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier
Covered Transactions
CHECK x IF THIS CERTIFICATION IS FOR A LOWER TIER COVERED TRANSACTION AND IS APPLICABLE
(1) The prospective louver tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its
principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
(2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification,
such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
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PART C: Certification Regarding Drug -Free Workplace Requirements _
CHECK X IF THIS CERTIFICATION IS FOR AN APPLICANT WHO IS NOT AN INDIVIDUAL
Alternate I. (Grantees Other Than Individuals)
A. The grantee certifies that it will or continue to provide a drug -free workplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession,
or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be
taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
(b) Establishing an ongoing drug -free awareness program to inform employees about--
(1 ) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the
statement required by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the
grant, the employee will —
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring
in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
(e) Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an
employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide
notice, including position title, to every grant officer on those grant activity thsc:onvicted employee was working,
unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the
identification number(s) of each affected grant;
(f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with
respect to any employee who is so convicted --
(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent
with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(2) requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program
approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate
agency;
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of paragraphs
(a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f).
B. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the
specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
City of La Quints 78-495 C.&I& Tampico La Quinta CA 922U
Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here.
CHECK IF THIS CERTIFICATION IS FOR AN APPLICANT WHO IS AN INDIVIDUAL
Alternate II. (Grantees Who Are Individuals)
(a) The grantee certifies that, as a condition of the grant, he or she will not engage in the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in conducting any activity with the grant;
Ibl If convicted of a criminal drug offense resulting from a violation occurring during the conduct of any grant activity,
he or she will report the conviction, in writing, within 10 calendar days of the: conviction, to the grant officer or
other designee, unless the Federal agency designates a central point for the receipt of such notices. When notice
is made to such a central point, it shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant.
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PART E: Certification Regarding Lobbying
Certification for Contracts Grants Loans and Cooperative Agreements
CHECK IF CERTIFICATION IS FOR THE AWARD OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AND
THE AMOUNT EXCEEDS $100,000: A FEDERAL GRANT OR COOPERATIVE I AGREEMENT;
SUBCONTRACT, OR SUBGRANT UNDER THE GRANT OR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.
CHECK IF CERTIFICATION IS FOR THE AWARD OF A FEDERAL
LOAN EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF $150,000, OR A SUBGRANT OR
SUBCONTRACT EXCEEDING $100,000 UNDER THE LOAN.
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, and officer or employee
of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making
of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting
to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its
instructions.
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards
at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grant, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all
subrecipients shall certify accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered
into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, title
31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000
and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
As the authorized certifying official, I hereby certify that the above specified certifications are true.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
TYPED NAME AND TITLE
DATE
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RESUME'
JEROLD (JERRY) D. HERMAN
72-555 BEAVERTAIL STREET
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260
(P. O. BOX 1165
LA QUINTA, CA 92253)
(619) 340-1356 HOME
(619) 777-7062 WORK
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nineteen years of increasingly
Planning/Management.
MARCH 1989 •• PRESENT:
responsible professional experience
The City of La Quinta
Community Development Department
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
(619)777-7125
Job Title: Community Development Director
Areas of responsibility:
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* Perform managerial and administrative duties relating to Current
and Advance Planning, Economic Development, Community
Development Block Grants, Waste Management/Recycling, Budget,
and Annexations.
* Implementation of Redevelopment Project Area including housing
programs.
Coordinates and supervises day to day operations.
* Presentations before City Council, Planning Commission, Historical
Preservation Commission, Redevelopment Planning Area
Committee, and Arts in Public Places Committee.
* ;ierved as Acting City Manager in his absence.
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SEPTEMBER 1986 - MARCH 1989:
The City of La Quinta
Planning & Development Department
78-105 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
(619)777-7125
Jot) Title: Principal Planner -Current Planning Supervisor.
Professional position in charge of Current Planning Division.
Areas of responsibility:
* Daily supervision of Current Planning Division, one of four
functional divisions.
Provide assistance and serve as staff to the Planning Commission
and City Council.
* Performed managerial and administrative duties relating to
development reviews, General Plan Amendments, Change of Zones,
Zoning/Subdivision Text Amendments, Variances, Annexations,
Environmental Assessments, reports, and budget preparation.
JANUARY 1986 - SEPTEMBER 1986: The City of Lacey
Community Development Department
P. O. Drawer B
Lacey, Washington 98503
(206)491-5600
Job Title: City Planner (Previously the City contracted with
the County Regional Agency).
Areas of responsibility:
* All planning activities such as preparing and presenting reports
(both written and oral) to the City Council and Planning
Commission on land use issues, procedures, and policies.
x Served as Chairman of the Site Plan Review Committee and
Environmental Impact Review Committee.
Assisted in the preparation of the program budget for the Planning
Division.
* Assisted in the preparation of Community Development Block
Grants.
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AUGUST 1979 - DECEMBER 1985: Thurston Regional Planning Council
Building #1 - Administration
2000 Lakeridge Drive SW
Olympia, Washington 98502
(206)786-5480
Jot) Title: Associate Planner - Current Planning. Professional
position contracted by the City of Lacey as City Planner.
Areas of responsibility:
Prepared and presented written/oral reports with recommendations
to the City Council, the Planning Commission and the Hearing
Examiner on planning procedures and policies to develop the
Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, streamlined the Master
Plan, and any Amendments.
Assisted in the preparation of the Update of the Lacey
Comprehensive Plan, Extraterritorial Plans, and Central Business
Downtown Plan.
* Represented the Lacey Planning Department on the Urban Growth
Management Program Technical Committee.
Represented the Lacey Planning Department when working with
intergovernmental agencies.
Assisted the Regional Director in the preparation of the program
budget for Current and Advanced Planning for Lacey.
* Prepared and presented written reports to the Thurston County
Boundary Review Board and Thurston County Board of
Commissioners regarding annexations.
MAY 1977 - AUGUST 1979: Bozeman City -County Planning Board
411 East Main Street
P. O. Box 640
Bozeman, Montana 59715
Job Title: Assistant Planner
Areas of responsibility:
* Assisted and advised the general public regarding Zoning and
Subdivision procedures.
* Prepared and presented written reports with recommendations to
the Bozeman City -County Planning Board, City Council, and
County Board of Supervisors regarding Subdivision, Master Plan
Amendments, and Environmental Review.
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x Prepared and presented written reports with recommendations to
the Bozeman Zoning Commission regarding Rezones, Code
Amendments, Planned Unit Developments, and Conditional Use
Permits.
Prepared and presented written reports before the Bozeman Board
of Adjustment regarding Zoning Variances.
* Assisted three Citizen Advisory Committees and the Planning
Commission in updating goals, policies, and recommendations for
the Bozeman Area Master Plan.
Assumed the duties of the Director in his absence.
JULY 1976 - MAY 1977 Rosemead Planning Department
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, California 91770
Job Title: Planning Aide.
Areas of responsibility:
" Advised the general public at the City Hall counter regarding
procedures for obtaining Conditional Use Permits, and Zone
Changes.
* Assisted the Planning Director in preparing staff reports for the
Planning Commission and City Commission, which included
updating General Plan Elements, Zone Changes, Conditional Use
Permits, Subdivision, and Environmental Impact Reports.
Prepared graphical material (i.e., graphics, design layout changes,
land use maps) for the various Planning Department reports.
EDUCATION
University of Puget Sound, Olympia Campus, Olympia, Washington, Summer and
Fall Quarters, 1981.
Genera]. courses in Business Administration (in preparation for obtaining
a Master's in Business Administration).
Central College, Olympia Campus, Olympia, Washington. Fall 1980 and Winter
1981.
Courses in Accounting needed to obtain a Master's :in Business
Administration.
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Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana. Fall Quarter, 1978-1979.
A Landscaping design class, including drafting, use of Plant Materials, and
Site Elevations.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California. June, 1976.
Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning.
Northern Montana College, Havre, Montana. June 1969.
A two-year Voc-Technical Certification in Drafting.
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
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Related Experience
Job Title: Planning Manager
CITY OF LA QUIN'TA, CA, August 1995 to Present
Oversee the day to day planning functions. Administer the activities of the Current, Advance and Environmental
Divisions. Coordinate and present projects to the City Council, Planning, Historical Preservation and Arts in
Public Places Commissions. Direct supervision of professional staff.
Job Title: Arehitectural Historian
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, 1994 - Present
Meet the Secretary of Interior's Standards as an Architectural Historian, Prepare Cultural Resource
Assessments and Section 106 "Historic Survey and Resource Evaluation Reports" and document historic
properties.
Job Title: Senior Planner
CIVIC SOLUTIONS, San Juan Capistrano, CA - August, 1994 to August 1995.
Community development consultant responsible for providing professional services to both city governments
and the private sector. These services include land planning, conceptual design and development review, cultural
resource management, site planning and environmental documentation.
Job Title: Senior Planner
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (pop. 26,000) - April, 1990 through August, 1994.
Administered the current planning division. Supervised personnel in preparation of staff reports and performed
personnel evaluations. Managed multiple projects as exemplified below:
Historic Town Center (HTC) Master Plan
Consultant services administrator and team member of a master planning effort for a 12 acre commercial
development having a sensitive archaeological section in the City's historic downtown. My involvement included
leading public workshops, writing a public opinion survey, preparing an economic feasibility analysis of potential
development scenarios. The Master Plan provided a development alternative that balanced the need for
economic revitalization with sensitivity to preservation of historic and archaeological resources at the site.
Forster Canyon Planned Community (350 Lot Subdivision)
Project Manager of a 256-acre Comprehensive Development Plan, including processing of a Tentative Tract,
Environmental Impact Report and Development Agreement. The Plan includes 3 50 residential units, two
research and development facility sites, a school site, equestrian trail easements and public open space.
Responsibilities included a coordinated review of grading and view impacts, landscaping, building mass and
open space preservation with the objective of maintaining view corridors, preserving ridgelines, ensuring natural
contouring of hillside grading, and reviewing for architectural compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods.
Represented City's interest in negotiating a Development Agreement to provide the necessary infrastructure for
existing and future residents including circulation, a school site, slope and open space maintenance, and senior
housing.
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CHRISTINE L. di IORIO
Affordable Housing "Little Hollywood"
Construction Manager for a $400,000 capital project to rehabilitate a locally designated historic district consisting
of 13 low and moderate income housing units. The project involves coordination with multiple levels of
government, tenants, architects, contractors and City Commissions and Committees. Responsibilities included
evaluating, planning, administering and designing the rehabilitation effort to conform to preservation standards
and HUD housing requirements. Additional responsibilities included consulting with architects and contractors
regarding cultural resource and design issues, and mediating tenant needs with budgetary and scheduling
constraints.
Board and Commission Secretary
Secretary to the Design Review Commission, a five -member decision making commission, and Secretary to the
Cultural Heritage Cormnission, a five -member advisory commission. These commissions require staff expertise
in the Municipal Code, General Plan Design Element and Architectural Design Guidelines and leadership in
evaluating aesthetic decisions, interpreting preservation and archaeological standards and policies, and directing
meeting conduct and focus.
Job Title: Associate Planner
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CA (pop. 75,000) - January 1989 through April 1990
Secretary to the Architectural Review Board. Responsibilities included researching; and writing reports for
commercial, industrial and multi -family development proposals. Served as project manager for infill buildings
and modifications to historic; structures in the Downtown Village and historic districts. Supervised planners in
review of architectural design proposals.
Job Title: Associate Planner, Assistant Planner
CITY OF RIVERSIDE, CA (pop. 250,000) - May, 1985 through January, 1989
Provided staff support to the Design Review Division. Responsibilities included researching and writing staff
reports, and analyzing; site layout, building elevations, landscape, irrigation and sign plans far compliance with
the City's aesthetic policies and Municipal Code standards.
Educational Qualifications
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE, Riverside, CA
Master of Arts, Historic Resources Management, 1984
Thesis Topic: "Seismic Retrofit of Pre-1934 Unreinforced Masonry Buildings: Economic, Structural
and Architectural Issues"
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Ft. Collins, CO
Bachelor of Arts, Historic Preservation, 1982
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RESUME
LESLIE J. MOURIQUAND
9621 Clubhouse Blvd.
Desert Hot Springs, California 92240
(619) 329-1390 HOME
(619) 777-7068 WORK
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eleven years of increasingly responsible professional experience in Urban/Environrnentall Planning
and Resource Management.
July 1992 - Present: The City of La Quinta
Community Development Department
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
(619)777-7125
Title: Associate Planner
Areas of responsibility:
* Perform development, land division, and use permit reviews and project
processing. Specific Plans, General Plan Amendments, Changes of Zone,
Zoning Text Amendments.
* Serve as Environmental Officer for the review, coordination, and
preparation of environmental impact reports and assessments. Preparation
of Mitigation Monitoring Plans. City guidelines for implementation of
California Environmental Quality Act.
* Staff support to the Historic Preservation Commission.
* Presentations before the City Council, Planning Commission, Historic
Preservation Commission, and Director's Hearings.
* City representative to the Coachella Valley Habitat Conservation Policy
Advisory Group.
* Chair meetings, answer public inquiries at counter and over telephone,
interact with other governmental agencies.
* Serve as staff archaeologist.
October 1991 -.July 1992: The City of Palm Springs
Planning & Zoning Department
3200 E. Taltquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92263
(619) 323-8245
Title: Planner 11 - Environmental
Areas of responsibility:
Preparation and review of environmental documents.
Special Projects - research and preparation.
Staff support to the Parks, Open Space & Trails (POST)
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Foundation.
Staff liaison to the Agua Caliente Tribal Council.
Served as staff archaeologist.
City representative to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments -
Environment and Technology Committee.
July 1991 - October 1991: Terra Nova Research & Planning
275 N. El Cielo
Palm Springs, CA 92263
Title: Planner
Areas of responsibility:
* Prepared environmental assessment documents to meet state and federal
requirements.
* Prepared and managed planning and development projects.
* Performed contract municipal current and advanced planning
duties for the City of Desert Hot Springs.
* Served as staff archaeologist.
January 1990 - April 1991:
Titles: Planner I & Planner 11
Areas of responsibility:
Riverside County Planning Department
79-733 Country Club Drive
Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201
(619) 863-8277
* Performed development, use permit, and land division reviews
and project processing.
* Prepared environmental assessments to meet state and federal
requirements.
* Presentations before East Area Planning Council, County Planning
Commission, and Planning Director Hearings.
* Prepared the Cahuilla Hills Area Development Study.
* Research for policy and ordinance development.
* Answered public inquiries.
* Served as staff archaeologist. Prepared and reviewed reports.
June 1985 - February 1990 Archaeology Consultant
3077 N. Shasta
Pomona, CA 91768
Title: Archaeologist
Areas of responsibility:
Sub -consultant to environmental and planning firms for the
preparation of archival research, environmental studies, Cultural
Resource Management Plans, Field Reconnaissance Surveys,
Opportunity and Constraints Studies, Mitigation Plans for the;
following project types in the following locations:
General Plan Documentation - La Verne, Victorville, Orange, Palmdale,
Duarte, Santa Clarita.
Environmental Impact Report Documentation - Palmdale (2), Oxnard (3),
Pasadena (2), La Mirada, San Marino, El Monte, Palm Springs, Los
Angeles (8), Sunland, Lake Elsinore, Poway, Yorba Linda, Rancho Palos
Verdes, Idyllwild, Calabasas, Santa Monica Mountains.
Environmental Assessment Documentation - Santa Catalina Island, Los
Angeles County (2), Lake Elsinore.
Master Plan Documentation - Palmdale (2).
Redevelopment Plan Documentation - Agoura Hills.
Project Types: Residential Developments, Municipal Water and Sewer Systems, Light
Rail Transit Routes and Stations, Mountain Resort Complex, Raceway
Complex, Municipal Reservoirs, University Improvements, Quarry
Permitting, Redevelopment and Commercial Projects., etc.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
1985 California State University, Fullerton
to Department of Anthropology
1987 Research and Teaching Assistant
Master of Arts Thesis Title: Planning for Community Archaeology: It's Applications to
the Eastern Coachella Valley.
AWARDS AND GRANTS
1990 Riverside County Planning Department Merit Award: Cahuilla Hills Area
Development Study.
1988 CSUF Organizational Award: Founding President of Lambda Alpha
National Honor Society- Eta of California Chapter.
1987 CSUF Department of Anthropology Writing Competition: Best Student
Paper for "The Burial Practices of the Elite: Missouri -Illinois Hopewell".
1987 Jenkins Douglas Gardner Memorial Research Grant Award: "Prehistoric
Clay Figurines of California
1986 CSUF Departmental Association Council Research Grant: "Prehistoric
Clay Figurines of California".
MEMBERSHH'S
Association of Environmental Professional (AEP)
American Planting Association (APA)
Societyfor California Archaeology (SCA)
Lambda Alpha National Honor Societv
Coachella Valley Archaeological Society (CVAS)
Society for American Archaeology (SAA)
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Edward ,Millis
54-440 Avenida Carranza • La Quints, CA 92253 • (619) 5644940 • FAX (619) 554-4092
Graduate of Claremont Men's College - Claremont California
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration 1956
Summary of Management Experience
Management Positions
Technical Services Manager
District Sales Manager
Regional Sales Manager
Systems Sales Manager
Regional General Manager
Regional Marketing Manager
Vice President, Marketing
Vice President, Marketing
President
President
Partial list of Consulting Clients
Corporation
Kaiser Industries
Kaiser Industries
Kaiser Industries
Kaiser Industries
Di Giorgio Corporation
LaFrance Corporation
Huntron Sales, Inc.
Huntron Instruments, Inc.
Huntron Instruments, Inc.
Marketing Services Group (Consulting)
American Can Company
AVG Productions, Inc.
Burleson Airtech Corporation
California Systems Associates
Interior Construction Systems
Port of New York Authority
Star Circle Contractors, inc.
Teledyne, Inc. - Picco Division
Teledyne Industries, Inc. - Pomona Cast Products Division
TransAnoetica Corporation
Xerox Corporation
Foundation Systems, Inc.
W. B. Hill and Associates.
Bradken Division of Australian National Industries
E.P.I.C., Inc.
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Partial list of Published Articles
Golf Industry Magazine
"A Direct Line to Members"
Tennis Industry Magazine
"The Club Newsletter"
Tennis Industry Magazine
"Creating a Tennis World"
Salesman's opportunity Magazine
"Pyramid Plan For Sales Success"
Women in Business Magazine
"So You Want to Sell?"
Two Way Radio Dealer Magazine
"Application - Troubleshooting Solid State Electronics"
Mobile 7: cares Magazine
Troubleshooting to Reduce Downtime
Partial list of Speaking Credits
American Institute of Architects 1969 National Convention
Association of Club Managers 1975 National Convention
National Association of Home Builders 1975 Regional Convention
Gypsum Association 1976 Regional Convention
Personal
Height 6' 1"
Weight 210
Age Bom December 12, 1930
Health Excellent
Married Yes
Other President • La Quinta Historical Society
Vice President • St John's Lutheran Church - Palm Desert
Member • Palm Desert Rotary
Editor • Rotary newsletter
I have been a comber of the La Quints Historical Society for four years and have served on the
Board of Directors for the same period I am currently President of the organization
My interests have always included history. My vacations throughout the country always feature
time devoted to historical sites or subjects.
I believe that my historical interests and managment background qualify me to serve my
community as a Historical Commissioner
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RESUME
MARIA L. PUENTE
78-620 Forbes Circle
La Quinta, Ca. 92253
(619) 345-4411
EDUCATION
1994: California Teaching Credentials:
Preliminary Sojourn Certificated Employee
Teaching Credential (k-8 grades) and
Preliminary Single Subject(Spanish) Credential,
9-12 grades.
1993: " Canadian Studies Seminar ", organized by the
:Ministry of Education of Toronto (Ontario) and
the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Attended C.A.B.E. (California Association for
Bilingual Education) Congress in Anaheim,
California, and in San Francisco (1992)
19 U: Passed National Teachers Examination ( NTE ).
and Test of English as a Foreign Language
( TOEFL ).
1991: Passed California Basic Educational Skills
Test ( CBEST ).
U87-88: University Complutensc of Madrid, Spain.
Institute of Educational Sciences:
Certificateof Pedagogical Competence.
UCA' ION cont.
1982-87: University Complutense of Madrid, Spain.
B.A., Double Major in History and Arts.
1:972-89: Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid.
Superior Degree in Classical Piano.
Superior Degree in Chamber Music.
PERI]ENCE
D90-94: Bilingual Elementary Teacher at Desert Sands
Unified School District, California, U.S.:k.
1991: Teacher for the G.A.T.E. (Gifted and Talented
Education) Program. Taught Music and the
Basics of Spanish at the elementary level, at Desert
Sands Unified School District.
19990: Took the exams, passed and became a High
School Teacher for life for the Ministery of
Education in Madrid, Spain
1988-90: " History of Music" Teacher at High School
Level ( 9th grade), in Madrid, Spam.
19-84: " Solfeggio " Music Substitute Teacher at the
Royal Conservatory of Music, Madrid, Spain
HILLS
Lanfriuses: Spanish, English, limited French and Italian, and
beginning German
Comnuteri: Proficient in the operation of the Apple Macintosh
Computer System and IBM PC programs.
Pitt: Played in numerous piano concerts and
helping in School Musical Plays.
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France, Italy, England, Mexico, Canada (Ontario
and Quebec ) and in theU.S. (California, Arizona,
Nevada, Utah, New York, Vermont, Texas, Illinois
and Hawaii)
EXTRA ACTIVITIES
1994: Appointed as a member of the La Quinta Historic
Preservation Commission, La Quinta, California.
U83: University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain.
Practising School of Archeology for the Basque
Country. Formally enrolled for one school year.
Took part in the excavations in the Cave of
Arenaza I (Bilbao, Spain).
1989: Presentation to the X.X'II International Universita-
rian Congress in Rome, Italy, on ":Music during
the French Revolution", which was later published.
1990: Presentation to the XXIII International
Universitarian Congress in :Madrid, Spain, on
"Musical Disonances at the end of the present
Milenium", which was later published.
j974-8-89: Took part in numerous Piano Concerts.
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EDUCATION
1962 to Judge Memorial High School - Salt Lake City, Utah
1966 General and College Preparatory studies.
1966 to University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah
1970 Major: Political Science
Major: Economics
Major Study: Urban Affairs and Political Geography
Degree: B.S. - Political Science, 1970
EXPERIENCE
1991 to Sunnydonea Nursery and Turf - Bermuda Dunes, California
Present • Sales Manager for a large wholesale nursery and grower in the Coachella Valley. Duties include
coordination with large eountryclubs and homeowners associations on bi•anuual color changeouts.
a Lon/acapingConsultant for associations andconstruction companies. In charge of all materials
purchasing and sales forecasting.
19g9 to University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah
1991 Uni vtrsity Hou sing Grounds ManagerlLandscape Foremen - Full time responsibilities included:
• Selected, trained, and supervised up to an 18 member grounds crew in all facets Of grounds
maintenance;
• Organized seasonal grounds maintenance schedule;
• Completed and computed bi-weekly payroll;-
6 Generated daily work orders f or crew, weekly work schedules, and the planning of yearly Projects,
dispatching appropriate levels of labor and equipment;
• Scheduled preventive maintenance for equipment and tools;
• Ordered and procured supplies from stockroom;
• Knowledgeable in all equipment and tools used, instructing others as necessary;
• Planned and projected yearly operating budget;
• Diagnosed disease and pest problems;
• Responsible f or cohesion among employees, coworkers, and administration;
• 24-hour emergency on -can basis;
• Coordinated assicompleted new laudscapingpirojects, andworkedwith other departments in planning
and completing special projects;
• Coordinated all outdoor functions with residents;
• Supervised and participated in apprenticeship program.
1975 to OWNER, CO.OWNER, and OWNER/OPERATOR of the f ollowing businesses:
19g9
Wright Landscaping Service (Landscaping and Irrigation Company) 1975-1989
Salt Lake City, Utah
Licensed Utah Contractor - Owner/Operator - Full time responsibilities included all aspects of
landscape construction, administration, supervision, accounting, landscape design, and labor coordination.
including,
• Landscape design and installation of large estates and condominium developments;
• Heavy equipment experience in all aspects of landscape constructloo;
a All aspects of irrigation installation and design.
W-L Steal Erection (Structural Steel Erection Company) 1983-19V
Salt Lake City, Utah
Licensed Utah Contractor - Owner/Operator - Full time responsibilities included all aspects d
administration, supervision, accounting, and labor coordination.
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Garden of lades Company (Parking Lot & Grounds Maisteaaaee Company) 1978-1984
Salt Lake City, Utah
Co-owner - Specialized in large condominiums and industrial complexes. Duties included coordinating all
aspects of administration, supervision, accounting, and labor with partners.
Weyer-Livaey Constructors - Salt Lake City, Utah 1986
Rigger said Steel Lsyout - Kennecott Modernization Project, Coppertoa. Utah (tobbotical f rom own
business on request of owners).
1972 to Salt Lake City, Utah - Hawaii
1991 Bsrlender - various positions in numerous dubs as Bartender and Manager, giving me a great deal of
businessand business management experience as well as broadening my ability to deal with people from all
walk& of life.
1972 to South Seam., Ltd - Hawaii (Imports/Ez;ports)
1975 Owner/AI'snsser
1973 to Hasps Associates - Honolnls, Hawaii
1974 Project Superintendent - Lihua Shopping Center, Lihue, Hawaii
1972 Sharp Constraetion - Norton, Kansas
Craw f oreman on structural steel erection of 48,000 sq. f t. warehouse in St. George, Utah
1970 to Voorhees Landscaping - Salt Lake City, Utah
1971 Now Construction forentss
1967 to Utah State Highway Department Labs and Testing Division, District 2 - Salt Lake City, Utah
1%9 Highway Construction Inspector
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Writing, Graphic Design sad Layout, Art History, Photography, Golf, Skiing, and Scuba Diving.
AFFILIATIONS
• Sigma Nu Fraternity, University of Utah
• later-frateraityCoeaeil
• Utah Licensed Landscape Contractor's Association
a Alumni Association, U&Gndty of Utah
REFERENCES AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Available on request.
James R. DeMersman
504 N. Tercero Circle
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Home: 619-322-2150
Work: 619-369-7212
EXPERIENCE
1993 to HI -Desert Nature Museum - Town of Yucca Valley, Yucca Valley, CA
11395 Director
Responsibilities include: day to day management of small natural
history/community museum, staff and volunteer supervision, fiscal management,
grants writing, collections care and management, public relations, marketing,
design and implementation of temporary exhibits, educational programs, and
liaison to auxiliary and community groups.
1991 to Molly Brown House Museum - Historic Denver, Inc., Denver, CO
11393 Director
Responsibilities included: oversight of the most popular historic house museum
in the Rocky Mountain West, staff and volunteer supervision, fiscal management,
grants writing, collections care and management, site interpretation, research,
public relations, marketing, liaison to neighborhood and community preservation
groups.
1987 to Woodrow Wilson House Museum - National Trust for Historic Preservation,
11391 Washington, DC
Assistant Director
Responsibilities included: collection management and care educational
programming for students and adults, site interpretation, research, public
relations, Federal grants writing, volunteer recruiting, training and supervision,
and day to day management of the site in absence of Director.
1985 to Rosemount Victorian House Museum, Pueblo, CO
11387 Executive Director
Responsibilities included: day to day management of 37 room Victorian house
museum, staff supervision, public relations, marketing, fiscal management,
grants writing, coordination of special events with auxiliary groups, design and
implementation of temporary exhibits, and collections management.
19113 to Rosemount Victorian House Museum, Pueblo, CO
1985 Director of Education
Responsibilities included: development and implementation of educational
programs for students and adults, creation of audio-visual presentations for
visitor orientation and outreach, development of junior volunteer program,
coordination of special events, volunteer recruiting, training and .supervision, site
interpretation and research.
1984) to Historic Speedwell Village, Morristown, NJ
1983 Curator/Director of Education
Responsibilities included: development and implementation of collection
management systems, creation of educational programs, coordination of special
events, implementation of tour reservation policies, volunteer recruitment,
training and supervision, exhibit design and implementation, site interpretation
and research.
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1980 to Genesee Country Museum, Rochester, NY
1980 Asa to Curator/Asst. to the Director of Education
Responsibilities included: preparation of artifacts for exhibit, maintenance of
historic buildings and rooms, site interpretation, development and implementation
of educational programs for students.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Member - Tourism Subcommittee
Economic Development Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Yucca Valley, CA
Sept. 1994 - present
Participant - Preservation Leadership Training Institute
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Asilomar, CA
Jan.1993
One of 30 selected from the West to participate
Member - Nominating Committee
Colorado -Wyoming Association of Museums
Oct. 1992
Member - Board of Directors
Colorado Preservation, Inc.
Chair of Education/Executive Committees
Sept. 1992 - Feb. 1993
Panelist - Test Panel for Peer Review
Institute of Museum Services
Washington, DC
April, 1992
Visiting Consultant - Museum Assessment Program
American Association of Museums
Washington, DC
Sept. 1991 - present
Colloquium Panel Member - "Accessibility for the Handicapped"
New York Landmarks Commission
New York, NY
April, 1990
Member - Loan Exhibition Committee
Washington Antiques Show
Washington, DC
Jan. 1990
Member - Deaccessions Committee
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Washington, DC
1989 - 90
Guest Lecturer
Business Institute for Educators, Washington, DC
Museum Studies Program, George Washington University,
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Washington, DC
EDUCATION
Field Reviewer - General Operating Support Program
Institute of Museum Services
Washington, DC
1985 - 88, 1990 - 94
Judge
National History Day Competitions
(local and state levels)
New Jersey, Washington, DC & Denver
Panelist - Symposium on Heritage Education
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Washington, DC
May 1988
Member - Board of Directors
Alliance of Southwest Museum Educators
State Representative for Colorado
1983 - 86
Co-founder
Museum Educator's Consortium of Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
1983 -87
Participant - "Successful Interpretative Planning"
American Association for State and Local History
Santa Fe, NM
Nov. 1983
One of 25 selected nationwide to participate
Participant - "History of Interpretation"
American Association for State and Local History
Sturbridge, MASS
Nov. 1981
One of 21 selected nationwide to participate
Presenter
Numerous seminars and sessions on various professional topics at local, state,
regional and national meetings.
Houahton Colleae Houchton NY
Bachelor of Arts, Sept. 1975 to Dec. 1979
Major: History/Bus. Admin.
Minor: French
GPA: 3.0
Caledonia-Mumford Central School Caledonia NY
Regents Honor Diploma, Sept. 1962 to June 1975
Major: History/French
GPA: 3.0
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Museums
'Alliance for Lesbian and Gay Concerns, Co -Chair, 1993 -
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HONORS
California Association of Museums
California Preservation Foundation
Coachella Archeological Society
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Palm Springs Historical Society
Registrar's Committee - AAM
Registrar's Committee - Western Region
Western Museums Association
Emerging Leaders in America
Outstanding Young Americans
Who's Who in the East
Who's Who in the West
Town of Yucca Valley Employee of the Month, July 1993
Available on request
(eth.o�)
THE W000ARD GROUP
BIOGRAP11
STEWART C. WOODARD,A.[.A.
Mr. Woodard was born on December 29,1933 in Washington D.C.. In 1948 lie and his l
family moved to Carmel California, where he attended Carmel High School He received athletic
scholarships from Stanford University and Cal -Berkeley in Northern California. He went on to
attend Cal -Poly in San Luis Obispo, graduating in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science in {
,architectural Engineering. During this time he received tho following.
I
195 ; Delta Si�nia Phi Fraternity, Cal -Poly
1956 Delta Sigma Phu Fraternity, Vice -President
1957 Deans List.- Cal -Poly
1957 Honor Award - Cal Poly Architectural Award
Subsequent to his uraduation, Nir, Woodard joined the Armed Services, later he joined the
Army Reserves where he retired from the reserve unit as a First Sergeant in 1962.
in 1958 Mr. Woodnrd;oinci various architectural firms in La Jolla, Pasadena, and West
Los .Angeles. fit 1960 he joined the very prestigious architectural firm of William Pereira F.A.I.A!
& Assoc. in Los Angeles; where he eventually became Director of Design for the 125 man firm.
During his five-year history with the firm he worked on commissions throughout the world.
Several local projects in which he was involved were LAX in Los Angeles, 76,000 acre master
plan for Irvine Ranch, Catalina Island master plan, Los Angeles •fines complex and many -other ,
prestigious develoinnents. in 1969 he was named Director of Design and Planning for the Lar witi
Group, a national home building company. During this time lie was responsible for the design of
thousands of residences, as well as many planned communities.
In 1970 Mr. Woodard opened his own firm in Newport Beach, California and received
commissions in all fields of the architectural profession. Although his first love is in the design
of custom ponies, and religious structures, lie has designed more than 150.000 condominiums,
apartments and single family P.U.D.s in addition lie has land planned over 420, acres of property
for new home., planned communities and urban projects.. He also has designed award winning
churches, office buildings, liospitals, retail and commercial projects, as well as resort complexes,
and institutional structures. In fiact he has received design awards in all categories of architectural
design, from the American Institute of Architects and was also nominated for a fellowship, a very,
prestigious honor. In t974 Mr. Woodard opened his second office in Orlando. Florida, continuing
the same quality work on similar commissions.
ACAuFMIACORGORATM, 5W1 BIRCH STREET, Newaoar BEACH, CA92660, 714476-25661714-476-0715 FAX
7979-1 OLvwu%Ptans, to QuiNTA. CA. 8t9-564 4418
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OFFICES. COMMITTEES & HONORARIUMS
Chairman, Architects Breakfast Club
Director of Design Nomination, OCCAIA
Speaker, Design Conference, Monterey, CA
Speaker/Critic, Design Conference. Monterey, CA
Design Critic, CA Polytechnic School of Architecture
Design Critic, CA Polytechnic School of Architecture
Design Critic, CA Polytechnic School of Architecture
Director of Design, OCOAIA
Chapter Member, OCOAfA
1987-Present
1985
1980
1979
1979
1978 ;
1976
1976
1976-Present
NONPROFESSIONAL OFFICES, COMMITTEES & HONORAniumS
1987-Present
Board Member, Friends of the JoPfr•ey Ballet
1987-Present
Board Member, Orange County Master Chorale
1985-Present
Board Member, Orange County Pacific SYmpliony
1985+Present
President, Dance All iance/Perforrning Arts Center
1984-Present
Director of Committee for Monetary Reform
1983-11resent
Founding Member. Orange County Chapter of the Joffroy Ballet
1977-Present
Patron, Newport Harbor Art Museum
1977-1978
Committee Member, Environmental Quality Control Commission
!976-1978
Committee Member, Architectural Standards Commnission
1976-Present
Patron, Laguna Beach Museum of Art
1974-Present
Founding Member, Past President and Board Member of
South Coast Repertory Theater
1970-Present
Patron, Bowers Museum of Art, Santa Ana
1970-Present
Patron, Lone, Beach Museum of Art
1970-Present
Patron, Los Angeles Museum of Art
PERSONAL AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS
Man of the Year
City of Hope, recognition for outstanding achievements
In community and protessional service
Award of Commendation
California Polytechnic State University for Support and
Participation in Intern Programs
Certificate of Merit .
Orange County Board of Supervisors in appreciation of
distinguished and unselfish contributions on behalf of the
People of Orange County
Business in the Arts
The Orange County Business Committee for the Arts
Award ,
;:.
Honorable Mention
Honor Award
Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention
Merit Award
Honorable Mention
Honor Award
Saddlebrook Village M.P.
Woodard Office
Ridgewood Lakes M.P.
Woodard Residence
South Coast Repertory Theater
Quail Ridge Condominiuns
Country Lakes, M.P.
PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS CONFERENCE
Gold Nu;;get Awards
Merit Award
Canyon Lakes
Merit Award
Woodard Office
Merit Award
Woodside Condominiums
Merit A-.vard
Woodard Residence
Grand Award
Woodard Residence
11,lerit Awar(I
Brief Residence
i`Aerit award
Glenn. Residence
G1'11)(I Awnrd
Quail Ridge.Condominiums
Merit Award
Quail Ridge Condominiiuns
Merit Award
Woodside
lvlcrit Award
Fall Creek
Grand AvArd
Fall Creek
BU1L1')ERS UAG ZJNR
Builders Choice Awards
Merit Awnrd
Wayne Residence
tIonorable,N/lention
Saddlebrook Pavilion
Grand Award
Woodard Residence
Merit Award
Quail Ridge Condominiums
M 5CIELLANEOU�S
Best iu America Award
Wayne Residence
Aurora Award
Saddlebrook Villas
Grand Aurora Award
Saddlebrook Villas
Aurora Awardpvlcrit)
Saddlebrool, Pavilion
NAIOP Merit Award
Civic Plaza
Honor Award/Florida
Indian Pines
z
1984
1993 .
1982
1981
1979
1977
1977
1986
1984
1982
1982
1982
1981
1981
1980
1980
1980
1980
1984
1987
1985
1982
1977
1987
1936
1996
1986
1985
1983
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7RN 24 '96 t6:26 UDC r•yp
Certificate, of Merit Un}versity of California at Irvine - Chancellors Club
In Insuring
of generous support and commitment
to insuring institutional excellence. I
Letter of Commendation So�tit Coast Repertory Theater/Support and Participation
Letter of Reccgnition . CitIY of Newport Beach
Letter of Commendation St }te of California. Senator William Campbell
Award of Service South Coast Repertory Theater
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Letter of Service South Coast Repertory Theater
Architectural Critique/1992-Pretnt
Daily Pilot Newspaper
Circular Cluster Planning - Auto¢Parking SolutiorJAprii-May 1937
Caiifornia Building Magazine
Circular Land Planning. Permits Density Incrcase/June 19a5
Apartment Builders ivlagazinu
Innovative Design Concepts/1979
Apartment Builders Magazine
Circular Planning/1975
Los Angeles Times
Density Plannin« 1978
Urban Land Institute
fER.IC \N 1NSTITts1TF OF , RCHiTECT� -
Orangc Coinly Chapter Awards,
Honor Award Woodard Residence 1992.
Honor Award Woodard &'Associates Office 1997
Jud�es Commendation Glenkirk Presbyterinn Church 1986
Judge.; Commendation Saddiebrook Village 1985
Honorable Nlention Pcckenppaugh'Residence
Hpnorable Mention Saddiebrook Villas 1985
Merit Award Saddlebrook Villas 1984
jJ.052
ORDINANCE 238
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 7
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE.
The: City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Tide 7 of the La Quinta Municipal Code is hereby amended.
SECTION 2. There is hereby added to the La Quinta Municipal Code Title 7 which is
to read as contained in Exhibit "A" hereby attached.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
thirty (30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 4. POSTING. The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this
Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places designated by resolution of the City
Council; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause this Ordinance and
it's certification, together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of the City
of La Quinta.
The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City
of La Quinta held on this 7th day of December, 1993, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members
Mayor Pena
NOES: None!
ABSENT: None!
ABSTAIN: None,
Bangerter, McCartney, Perkins, Sniff,
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AUNDRA L. JU LA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta„ California
DAWN HONEYWEL , City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
(-,�o -,
JOH ENA, ayor
City of La Quinta, California
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TITLE 7
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Chapters:
7.02 General Regulation and Administration
7.04 Historic Preservation Commission
7.06 Historic Resources, Historic Landmarks and Historic Districts
7.08 Permits and Permit Procedure
7.10 Enforcement, Penalties, and Severability
Chapter 7.01
GENERAL REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
Sections:
7.02.010
Short Title.
7.02.020
Purpose and Intent.
7.02.030
Boundaries and Areas of Application.
7.02.040
Definitions.
7.02.050
Review of Development Plan.
7.02.010 Short Title. This title shall be known as the "Historic Preservation Ordinance".
7.020.020 Purpose and Intent. It is the intent and purpose of this title to:
(A) Effect the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of historic resources, landmarks,
and districts that represent or reflect elements of the City's diverse cultural, social, economic, political,
and architectural history;
(B) Safeguard the City's historic heritage, as represented by its historic resources, landmarks,
and historic districts;
(C) Stabilize and improve property values;
(D) Foster civic pride in the character and accomplishments of the past;
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(E) Protect and enhance the City's attraction to residents, tourists, and visitors and serve to
support and stimulate business and industry;
(F) Strengthen the economy of the City;
(G) Promote the use of historic districts and landmarks for the education, enjoyment and
welfare of the people of the City.
7.020.030 Boundaries and Areas of Application. This Title shall apply to all historic
resources, publicly and privately owned, within the corporate limits of the City.
7.020.040 Definitions. Whenever the following words or terms are used in this Title they
shall have the meaning established by this Section.
(A) "Alteration" means any change or modification, through public or private action, of any
historic resource or of any property located within a historic district, including, but not limited to,
exterior changes to or modifications of a structure or any of its architectural details or visual
characteristics, including paint color and surface texture, grading, surface paving, new structures,
cutting or removal of trees and other natural features, disturbances of archaeological sites or areas, and
the placement or removal of any objects such as signs, plaques, light fixtures, street furniture, walls,
fences, steps, plantings and landscape accessories affecting the historic qualities of the property.
(B) "Archaeological site" means an area where remains of man or his activities prior to
keeping of history are still evident.
(C) "Certificate of Appropriateness" means a certificate issued by the City Council approving
such plans, specifications, design or statements of work for any proposed alteration, restoration,
construction, removal, relocation or demolition, in whole or in part, of or to any historic resource or
to any improvement within a historic district.
(D) "Commission" means the Historic Preservation Commission established by this Title.
(E) "Contributing structure" means a structure within a designated historic district which has
a special character, special historic or aesthetic interest or value, and is incorporated into the district
for that reason.
(F) "Exterior architectural feature" means the architectural style, design, general
arrangement, components and natural features and all the outer surfaces of the improvement, including,
but not limited to, the kind and texture of the building material, the type and style of all windows,
doors, lights, signs, walls, fences, and other fixtures appurtenant to such improvement, and the natural
form and appearance of any grade, rock, body of water, stream, tree, plant, shrub, road, path,
walkway, plaza, fountain, sculpture, or other form of natural or artificial landscaping.
(G) "Historic District" means any area which contains one or more historic resources or
landmarks which has a special character or special historical value, along with other structural, cultural,
architectural, archaeological, agricultural, community or aesthetic value, or which represent one or more
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architectural periods or styles typical to the history of the City, that has been designated a historic
district pursuant to this Title.
(H) "Historic resource" means improvements including, but not necessarily limited to,
buildings, landscape, structures, signs, features, sites, places, areas, or other objects of scientific,
aesthetic, educational, cultural, architectural, agricultural, or historic significance to the citizens of the
City.
(I) "Historic resources inventory" means the historic resources inventory adopted and
maintained by Council pursuant to Chapter 7.06 of this title.
(J) "Improvement" means any building, structure, place, site, structural work of art,
landscape feature, plant life, life -form, scenic condition, parking facility, fence, gate, wall or other
object constituting a physical betterment of real property, or any part of such betterment.
(K) "Landmark" means any property or improvement, manmade or natural, which has special
historic, cultural, architectural, archaeological, community interest or value as part of the development,
heritage or history of the City, the State of California, or the nation, and that has been designated as
a landmark pursuant to this title.
(L) "Ordinary maintenance" means any cleaning, painting, and/or other restoration which
does not result in the alteration of an improvement or landmark.
(M) "Paleontological site" means an area where fossilized or otherwise preserved remains of
plants or animals which generally predate man's emergence on the earth are still evident.
(I) "Person" means any individual, association, partnership, firm, corporation, public agency,
or political subdivision.
(0) "Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation" means the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings by the U.
S. Department of Interior or the National Park Service.
(P) "Site means any parcel or portion of real property which has special character or special
historic cultural, archaeological, architectural, community, or aesthetic value.
7.020.050 Review of Development Plan. As part of the environmental review of
development projects affecting historic resources, the plan and application shall be referred to the
Historic Preservation Commission for review if a potential impact has been identified. The Commission
may recommend that specific environmental studies be done as part of the environmental review for the
project. The Commission shall receive notice of all environmental review decisions on a project
potentially affecting any historical resource and may submit written comments to the land use Planning
Director.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Sections:
7.04.010
Creation
7.04.020
Appointment
7.04.030
Duties
7.04.040
Organization, Rules, and Procedures
7.04.010 Creation. There is hereby established in the City a Historic Preservation
Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "Commission", consisting of five members appointed by the
City Council. All. members of the Commission shall have a demonstrated interest in and knowledge
of historic preservation and the cultural resources of the City.
7.04.020 Appointment.
(A) Three commissioners shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of
architecture, history, architectural history, planning, or other historic preservation -related disciplines,
such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural
anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available in the City. Two commissioners shall
be lay members who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in
historic preservation, American studies, cultural anthropology, cultural geography, or other historic
preservation -related disciplines.
(B) The initial appointment of the members of the Commission shall be as follows: two
members for three years and three members for two years. Thereafter, appointments shall be made for
a three year term.
(C) A member of the Commission may be removed from his or her position by a majority
vote of the City Council. A vacancy is filled in the same manner as the original appointment. A person
appointed to fill a vacancy serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(D) The. Commission shall fix the time and place of its regular meetings in accordance with
State Open Meeting Law. The Commission shall not meet less than once in each three month period.
(E) The: Commission shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its members. The chair
and vice chair serve for a term of one year and until the successor of each is elected and takes office.
The secretary shall be the Planning and Development Director or his/her designee.
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(F) (1) Chair. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the Commission. He/she shall
appoint each committee and shall perform the duties necessary or incidental to his/her office.
(2) Vice chair. The vice chair is chair in the absence of the chair or the inability of
the chairperson to act.
(3) Secretary. The secretary shall keep minutes of each meeting and shall record the
official actions taken. On all official actions on which a vote is taken, the secretary shall record the
vote by roll call, with the chairperson voting last. The secretary shall certify each official act and/or
resolution of the Commission. The secretary shall maintain records of operations and shall perform
such other duties as the Commission assigns.
7.04.030 Duties.
(A) The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, Planning
Commission,, and Design Review Board, in all matters relating to the identification, protection,
retention, and preservation of historic areas and sites within the City.
(B) It shall be the responsibility of the Commission to provide advice to the City Council on
the following matters:
(1) Criteria for guidelines to be used in a comprehensive historic survey of properties
within the City;
(2) , The designation of historic landmarks or historic districts;
(3) Historic sites and areas to be considered for listing on La Quinta's historic
resources inventory;
(4) The adoption of standards to be used by the Commission in reviewing applications
for permits to construct, change, alter, modify, remodel, remove or significantly affect any historic
resource;
(5) The purchase of interests in property for purposes of historic preservation;
(6) Any other matter which the City Council deems necessary to protect historic
resources.
(C) The Commission shall be responsible for:
(1) Reviewing the conduct of land use, housing and redevelopment, municipal
improvement and other types of planning and programs undertaken by any agency of the City, the
County, or State, as they relate to the historic preservation of the community;
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(2) Publicizing and periodically updating survey results;
(3) Maintaining La Quinta's historic resources inventory;
(4) Maintaining a local register of historical areas and sites within the City;
(5) Performing any other functions that may be designated by the City Council;
(6) Investigating and making recommendations to the City Council on the use of
various Federal, State, local, or private funding sources and mechanisms available to promote historic
resource preservation in the City.
(7) Approval or disapproval, in whole or in part, or approval with conditions of
applications for permits pursuant to Chapter 7.08 of this Title.
(8) Reviewing all applications for permits and environmental documents, pertaining
to local, State, or Federal designated or potentially designated historic resources. The Planning and
Development Department shall forward all such documents to the Commission for review and comment,
prior to review and approval by the Planning Commission as appropriate.
(9) Reviewing the actions and proposed actions and advising on environmental review
processes of all City Departments and public agencies concerning the effects of their actions, programs,
capital improvements, or activities on designated and potential historic resources within the City.
(10) Considering whether denial of Certificates of Appropriateness (permits) affecting
cultural resources results in economic hardship to the property owner according to the procedures
outlined in Chapter 7.08.
(11) Cooperating with local, County, State, and Federal governments in the pursuit of
the objectives of historic resource preservation.
(12) Assuming whatever responsibilities and duties may be assigned to it by the State
under the Certified Local Government Provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as
amended.
(13) Providing opportunities for direct public participation in all responsibilities
delegated to the Certified Local Government including the survey and National Register nomination
process. Commission meetings shall be open to the public with published agendas and minutes in
accordance with the California Open Meeting Act. The published agenda shall be mailed in advance
of meetings to individuals and citizen organizations interested in the Commission's activities.
(14) Rendering advice and guidance, upon the request of the property owner or
occupant, on the restoration, alteration, decoration, landscaping, or maintenance of any historic resource
including landmarks, landmark sites, historic districts, or neighboring properties within public view.
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(15) Rendering advice and guidance to property owners or occupants on procedures
for inclusion of a historic resource on the National Register of Historic Places, and encouraging such
inclusions.
(16) Participate in, promote, and conduct public information, educational, and
interpretive programs pertaining to historic resource preservation.
(17) Undertaking any other action or activity necessary or appropriate to the
implementation of its power or duties to fulfill the objectives of historic resource preservation.
7.04.040 Organization. Rules. and Procedures. The Historic Preservation Commission shall
establish such rules, regulations, and procedures as are consistent with this Chapter for the transaction
of business, and shall keep a public record of its resolutions, transactions, findings and determinations.
(A) A quorum of the Commission shall be defined as three voting members.
(B) The Commission shall develop and adopt its own operating rules and bylaws, thereafter
having the power and authority to perform all of the duties hereinafter enumerated and provided. The
operating rules and bylaws are to be approved by the City Council.
(C) Keep minutes and records of all meetings and proceedings including voting records,
attendance, resolutions, findings, determinations, and decisions. All such material shall be matters of
public record.
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Sections:
7.06.010
Establishment of Historic Resources Inventory
7.06.020
Criteria for Historic Resources Inventory
7.06.030
Historic Landmark Designation Procedures
7.06.040
Historic District Designation Procedures
7.06.010 Establishment of Historic Resources Inventory. The City Council shall establish
and maintain a historic resources inventory according to the requirements of the State Historic
Preservation Office.
7.06.020 Criteria for Historic Resources Inventory. A historic resource may be considered
for inclusion in the historic resource inventory based on one or more of the following:
(A) It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the City's cultural, social, economic,
political, aesthetic, engineering or architectural history; or,
(B) It is identified with persons or events significant in local, State, or national history; or,
(C) It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction,
is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship or is representative of a
notable work of an acclaimed builder, designer, or architect; or,
(D) It is an archaeological, paleontological, botanical, geological, topographical, ecological
or geographical site which has the potential of yielding information of scientific value; or,
(E) It is a geographically definable area possessing concentration of site, buildings, structures,
improvements or objects linked historically through location, design, setting, materials, workmanship,
feeling and/or association, in which the collective value of the improvements may be greater than the
value of each individual improvement.
7.06.030 Landmark Designation Procedures. Landmarks shall be established by the City
Council in the following manner:
(A) Any person may request the designation of an improvement as a landmark by submitting
a written request for such designation to the Historical Preservation Commission. The Historical
Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, Design Review Board or City Council may also
initiate such proceedings by motion.
(B) Any such request shall be filed with the Planning and Development Department upon
prescribed forms and shall include the following data:
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(1) Name and address of property owner and assessor's parcel number and address
of site:
(2) Description of the proposed landmark, including special aesthetic,
cultural, architectural or engineering interest or value of a historic nature, including information about
the architecture, notable features, construction and other information indicating the historical
significance of the site;
(3) Sketches, photograph, or drawings;
(4) Statement of condition of the improvement;
(5) Explanation of any known threats to the improvement of the site;
(6) Additional information:
(a) Site plan in appropriate scale;
(b) Legal description of the property;
(c) Photographs, old and recent;
(d) Proposed use;
(e) Existing zoning;
(f) Bibliography and references;
(g) Chain of title, if available.
(C) Within forty-five (45) days of the date of the request, the Commission shall hold a public
hearing to review the landmark application according to the criteria of Section 7.06.020.
(D) Notice of the public hearing shall be published in a paper of local circulation at least ten
(10) days prior to the hearing date. In addition, notice of the date, place, time, and purpose of the
hearing shall be mailed, return receipt requested, to the owner of the proposed landmark property as
shown on the last equalized assessment role at least fourteen days prior to the date of the public hearing.
Failure to send notice by mail to any property owner when the address of such owner is not on the latest
equalized assessment role shall not invalidate any proceedings in connection with the proposed
designation.
(E) A notice of the request for designation as a landmark shall be forwarded to the Building
and Safety Department and no building or demolition permits for any alteration to any exterior
architectural features of the proposed landmark shall be issued while the matter is pending final
decision.
(F) After the public hearing the Commission shall by resolution, make a report and
recommendation to the City Council. If the Commission determines that the improvement does not
meet landmark criteria, the process shall terminate and the Commission shall notify the property owner
and applicant of such termination in writing within ten days of the Commission's determination. If the
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Commission determines that the historical resource warrants landmark designation and the property
owner has consented to same in writing, then the Commission shall submit a written recommendation
to the City Council incorporating its reasons in support of the proposed landmark designation. Without
the property owner's consent to the proposed designation, the proposal shall terminate.
(G) The City Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed historic landmark
designation within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the recommendation from the Commission.
(H) At the conclusion of the public hearing on the proposed designation, the City Council
shall, by resolution, designate, conditionally designate, or disapprove the designation of the landmark.
Written notice of the City Council action shall be mailed to the property owner.
7.06.050 Historic District Designation Procedures. Historic districts shall be established
by the City Council in the following manner:
(A) The procedures for designating a historic district shall be the same as for designating a
landmark, except as otherwise provided in this Section.
(B) Any application for designation of a historic district shall be filed with the Planning and
Development Department upon the prescribed form and shall include the following data:
(1) Boundaries of the proposed district and a list of names and addresses of property
owners, assessor's parcel numbers and addresses of properties within the boundaries;
(2) Description of the proposed historic district, including special aesthetic, cultural,
architectural or engineering interest or value of a historical nature;
(3) Sketches, photographs, or drawings;
(4) Statement of condition of structures and improvements within the district;
(5) Explanation of any known threats to any historic resource within the district;
(6) Other information requested by the Planning and Development Department.
(C) If written consent of two-thirds of the owners of property within the proposed district to
the proposed designation is not obtained at the time of the Historic Preservation Commission hearing,
the process shall terminate and the Commission shall notify the property owners and applicant of said
termination within fourteen (14) days of the Commission's determination.
(D) If the Commission determines that the area warrants historic district designation, it shall
submit a written recommendation to the City Council incorporating its reasons in support of the
proposed district designation, within thirty (30) days of its decision. Such recommendation shall include
a report containing the following information:
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(1) A map showing the proposed boundaries of the historic district and identifying all
structures within the boundaries, contributing or noncontributing;
(2) An explanation of the significance of the proposed district and description of the
cultural resources within the proposed boundaries;
(3) Recommendations as to appropriate permitted uses, special uses, height and area
regulations, minimum dwelling size, floor area, sign regulations, parking regulations and any other
modification to existing development standards necessary or appropriate to the preservation of the
proposed historic district;
(4) Proposed design guidelines for applying the criteria for review of Certificates of
Appropriateness to the nominated historic district.
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Sections:
7.08.010 Permits to Work on Historic Resources, Landmarks or Historic Districts
7.08.020 Permit Procedure
7.08.030 Permit Criteria
7.08.040 Duty to Keep in Good Repair
7.08.050 Existing Improvements
7.08.010 Permits to Work on Historic Resources. Landmark or Historic District.
(A) It is unlawful for any person to tear down, demolish, construct, alter, remove or relocate
any improvement or any portion thereof which has been designated a historic landmark pursuant to the
provisions of this Chapter, or which lies within an historic district, or to alter in any manner any feature
of such a designated landmark, landmark site or improvement within a historic district without first
obtaining a permit in the manner provided in this Chapter.
(B) No Board, Department, or Commission shall grant any permit to carry out such work on
a designated landmark, landmark site or within a historic district, unless a permit has previously been
issued by the City Council as provided in this Chapter. No application for a building permit, demolition
permit, grading permit, redevelopment permit, conditional use permit, variance, development plan, zone
change, tentative parcel or subdivision maps or any other permit which would allow the addition of a
designated landmark, landmark site or any improvement in a historical district shall be deemed complete
unless a permit has previously been issued pursuant to this Chapter.
(C) No permit shall be necessary for ordinary maintenance and repair if the proposed work
will not alter or change the style, color, design, features, or character of the landmark site or
improvement and a permit is not required under §301(b) of the Uniform Building Code, nor does this
Chapter prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, demolition or removal of any
such improvement when the Building and Safety Department certifies to the Council that such action
is required for the public safety due to an unsafe or dangerous condition which cannot be rectified
through the use of the State Historical Building Code.
7.08.020 Permit Procedure.
(A) An application for a permit to do work in a Historic District or on a designated landmark
shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department on forms provided by the Planning and
Development Director. This application must include the plans and specifications for the proposed
work. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of said complete application the Commission shall review
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the application and shall make a written report to the City Council. The City Council shall hold a
public hearing on the application within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Commission's report. Notice
of the public hearing shall be given as provided in Chapter 9.164.040 of this Code.
(B) At the conclusion of the public hearing on the permit application, the City Council shall,
by resolution, issue or deny, in whole or in part, any permit application.
7.08.030 Permit Criteria. The City Council shall issue a permit for the proposed work
if, and only if, it determines:
(A) In the case of a designated historical site, that the proposed work would not detrimentally
alter, destroy, or adversely affect any architectural or landscape improvement;
(B) If the owner of a designated historical site or landmark demonstrates to the City Council
that such property cannot be economically used and denial of a permit would deprive the owner of all
or most of his or her economic interest in the property, the Council may issue the permit with an
effective date one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of issuance of the permit to allow time for
the investigation of alternatives to the work proposed in the permit application, such as acquisition of
the site or improvement by the City or a public interest group;
(C) In the case of construction of a new improvement, upon a historic site, that the exterior
of such improvement will not adversely affect and will be compatible with the external appearance of
existing historically designated improvements in said site;
(D) That the applicant has presented clear and convincing evidence of facts demonstrating to
the satisfaction of the City Council that such disapproval will impose immediate and substantial hardship
on the applicant because of conditions peculiar to the person seeking to carry out the proposed work,
whether this be property owner, tenant or resident, or because of conditions peculiar to the particular
improvement, or other feature involved, and that approval of the application will be consistent with the
purposes of this Chapter.
7.08.040 Duty to Keep in Good Repair. The owner, occupant or other person legally
responsible for a landmark or historic district shall keep in good repair all portions of such landmark,
district or historic site when subject to control as specified in the designating ordinance or permit and
all interior portions and appurtenances thereof whose maintenance is necessary to prevent deterioration
and decay of the historic resource. It shall be the duty of the Building and Safety Director or designee
to enforce this section.
7.08.050 Existing Improvements. All repairs, alterations, reconstructions, restorations
or changes in use of existing improvements shall conform to the requirements of the State Historical
Building Code.
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Chanter 7.10
ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, AND SEVERABILITY
Sections:
7.10.010 Enforcement
7.10.020 Restitution
7.10.010 Enforcement
(A) Whenever any alteration, demolition, relocation, construction, or grading of any site is
being done contrary to the provisions of this Title, the Building and Safety Director or designee may
order the action stopped by notice in writing served on any person or persons engaged in the doing or
causing such action, and any such person or persons shall forthwith stop such activity until authorized
by the Building and Safety Director or designee to proceed.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry out any work on any improvement or site in
violation of a notice stopping such work.
(C) Any violation of the provisions of this Title shall constitute a public nuisance.
7.10.020 Restitution. Upon damage, destruction or removal of a historic resource,
designated landmark or historic district without permit, the Preservation Commission shall review the
action and make recommendation for restitution commensurate with damage inflicted, specifically
assessing the historic, as well as economic, value of the resource destroyed.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: MARCH 21, 1996
ITEM: PRESERVATION PLAN
BACKGROUND:
In early February, 1996, staff received a notice from the State Office of Historic Preservation (SHPO( concerning
the 1996 Historic Preservation Fund (HPFI. The notice states that it is SHPO's goal that every Certified Local
Government (CLG( have a preservation plan prepared. The preservation plan must identify significant goals and
objectives which vvill serve the City's unique preservation needs and outline a program for meeting those goals and
objectives. With this in mind, the 1996 grant program will focus on those proposals that establish a coherent
preservation plan based an the local preservation needs or an historic preservation plan element as part of the
community's general plan. A copy of the preservation plan must be submitted with the grant application which is
due May 1, 1996.
In order to respond to this requirement, staff has prepared the attached Preservation Plan for the City of La
Quinta. The plan is based on previously stated goals and objectives of the draft Historic Preservation Element, the
La Quinta General Plan, a goals statement from the CLG application packet prepared in 1993, and other
documents.
The Preservation Plan contains ten components as required by SHPO. These components are:
1. A statement of historic and for archaeological preservation goals in the community, and the purpose of
the preservation plan.
2. A definition of the historic andlor archaeological character of the community.
3. A summary of past and current efforts to preserve the community's character.
4. A definition of the type of survey that should be conducted in the Community. .
5. An explanation of the legal basis for protection of historic and archaeological resources in the
Community.
6. A statement of the relationship between historic and archaeological resources preservation and other
local land -use and growth management authorities, such as the zoning ordinance.
7. A statement of the public sector's responsibilities towards City -owned historic and archaeological
resources, and for ensuring that public actions do not adversely affect those resources.
8. A statement of incentives that are, or should be, available to assist in the preservation of the
community's historic and archaeological resources.
9. A statement of the relationship between historic preservation and the community's educational system
and program.
10. A precise statement of goals and policies, including a specific agenda for future action to accomplish
those goals.
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RECOMMENDVION:
By Minute Motion recommend approval to the City Council of the Preservation Plan for the City of La
Quinta .
Attachment:
Preservation Plan
Prepared by:
slie Mouriquand
Associate Planner
Submitted by:
Christine di lorio
Planning Manager
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CITY Of LA QUINTA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN
MARCH 14, 1990
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STATEMENT OF GOALS
The General Plan for the City of La Quinta contains one preservation goal, "Historic, archaeological and
culturally significant sites, structures and programs preserved, perpetuated and integrated within the fabric
of the City." This primary goal is followed by the following objective and policies:
Objective 6-2.1
The City shall utilize a variety of alternative means to identify, preserve, and integrate historic and
archaeological significant sites and structures.
Policy 6-2.1.1
The City shall establish and maintain contact with appropriate historic and archaeological societies and
Native American concerns, including the Eastern Information Center at the University of California,
Riverside, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Coachella Valley Archaeological Society, the La
Quinta Historical Society and/or the Riverside County Parks History Division to confirm the identification
and location of historic and archaeologically significant sites and structures and to facilitate compliance
with CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act), NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) and NHPA
(National Historic Preservation Act).
Policy 6-2.1.2
The City shall require development applications to be reviewed by a qualified archaeologist and/or historian,
as appropriate, prior to final approval to identify any project -related impacts to historical andlor
archaeological resources.
Policy 6.2.1.3
Appropriate mitigation measures to protect historic and archaeological resources shall be required where
necessary. Where appropriate, portions of proposed projects shall be designated as Open Space and
delineated as such on the Conservation Policy Diagram and the Open Space Policy Diagram in the Open
Space Element.
Policy 6-2.1.4
The City shall incorporate historic and archaeological resources into open space areas, including park
facilities, where possible.
Policy 6-2.1.5
The City shall designate as potential historic landmarks the historic structures identified in the Existing
Setting Section of the Environmental Conservation Element. The City shall facilitate preservation of such
landmarks through the use of historic preservation ordinances, density transfers, incorporation within
parks and other alternative means.
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The City of La Quinta has an adopted Historic Preservation Ordinance in place, the most current amended
version adopted by the City Council on December 7, 1993. The Purpose and Intent section of the
ordinance states the follows as goals of the City:
(A) Effect the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of historic resources, landmarks, and districts
that represent or reflect elements of the City's diverse cultural, social, economic, political, and
architectural history;
(B) Safeguard the City's historic heritage, as represented by its historic resources, landmarks, and historic
districts:
(C) Stabilize and improve property values;
(D) Foster civic pride in the character and accomplishments of the past;
(E) . Protect and enhance the City's attraction to residents, tourists, and visitors and serve to support and
stimulate business and industry;
(F) Strengthen the economy of the City;
(G) Promote thee use of historic districts and landmarks for the education, enjoyment and welfare of the
people of the City.
DEFINITION OF HISTORIC CHARACTER
The City of La Quinta is located in eastern Riverside County, in the Coachella Valley. La Quinta is situated
in a desert cove area where there is a lengthy prehistoric and historic record. During the late prehistoric
period, the area that is now the City was the site of Cahuilla Indian camps and villages. Artifacts from the
prehistoric and protohistoric period frequently are found in the area. As recent development has come to La
Quinta, important archaeological deposits have been unearthed. During the early historic period, white man
settled the area as homesteaders, farmers, and investors. Agriculture became the primary industry for the
area.
The La Quinta Hotel was built in 1926 as a resort for the wealthy and famous. The hotel and its environs
encouraged developers to create a planned community development in the 1930's with the first subdivision
in the Cove area offering small single family homes on 5,000 square foot lots. The project included a club,
known as the Desert Club, and commercial businesses located in a central village. The development was
patterned after the Peter Pan Woodland Club located in Big Bear, California. The idea being that the two
developments would honor each others memberships to provide seasonal havens for the socialites of the
time. By 1948, '[here had been 90 building permits issued by the County of Riverside for the subdivision.
The death of the developer and World War II all but stopped further building activity in the subdivision.
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La Quinta remain sparsely developed until the 1970's, when developers and the public realized that La
Quinta offered affordable housing opportunities for working class people and luxurious home sites for the
affluent. In 1982, La Quinta incorporated as a city government and has experienced continual growth in
both residential and commercial development.
The historic contexts of La Quinta include the prehistoric through early settlement, the resort industry,
and the Village and Cove development. The Community Development Department has prepared a Historic
Context Statement for the City which identifies these three context themes and provides criteria for
determining significance for each.
SUMMARY OF PAST AND CURRENT PRESERVATION EFFORTS
The preservation efforts in La Quinta are relatively recent. In May of 1991, the City Council established
the first Historical Preservation Commission and Ordinance. This Commission also served as the Planning
Commission and was composed of members with little or no background in historic preservation. In
December of 1993, the City Council recognized the importance of having a duly qualified preservation
commission that met the requirements of the Certified Local Government Program administered by the
State Office of (Historic Preservation. In so doing, the City Council amended the Historic preservation
Ordinance in order to require that a qualified Historic preservation Commission be created. A call for
application for qualified Historic Preservation commissioners was made in January, 1994, and again in May
of 1994, in order to seek qualified applicants to the Commission. On June 17, 1994, the new Historic
Preservation Commission was appointed by the La Quinta City council. The Commission is composed of
three professionally qualified members and two lay members who have a demonstrated interest in historic
preservation. In April, 1995, La Quinta became a Certified Local Government through the Certified Local
Government Program administered by the national Park Service and the State Historic Preservation Office.
The preservation program in the City of La Quinta is in an inaugural stage. It has been recognized that
preservation of prehistoric and historic resources is important, and can benefit the City and its residents.
The Historic preservation Ordinance (Ordinance 238) was amended in December, 1993, in order to meet
the requirements of the State Historic Preservation Office. The commission will hold public meetings as
least on a quarterly basis. Study sessions, workshops, and special meetings can be scheduled as needed.
The City's efforts to preserve the community's character have been guided by the goal, objective, and
policies contained in the Open Space Element in the La Quinta General Plan, the Village Master Plan, and
the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Project -specific review and conditions of approval have been the
practical application of these above mentioned documents.
Currently, the City is working toward the award of a CLG preservation grant to survey and evaluate the
known historic resources and to provide a detailed sensitivity map of prehistoric and historic archaeological
sites. A Historic Context Statement has just been completed as part of the survey effort. This preservation
plan was prepared as a requirement of the CLG grant program. Future activities include the preparation of
a Historic Preservation Element for the City's General Plan.
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HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY
The City of La Quinta has not yet conducted a survey of historic and archaeological resources in the
community. Staff of the Community Development Department has prepared a CLG grant proposal to fund
such a survey. The locations of historic structures in the City are well known which will enable the future
survey to focus on recordation and evaluation rather than initial location and identification. A Context
Statement recently prepared by City staff has identified three main historical themes in La Quinta. The
Context Statement provides significance criteria for each of the themes. The future survey will then
categorize historic structures and archaeological sites according to the Context Statement.
Once the survey is completed the data will be encoded in the City's Geographic Information System (GIS)
and used as a planning tool for future preservation considerations. Once the survey has been completed,
the results can be, included in this Preservation Plan.
EXPLANATION OF THE LEGAL BASIS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The legal basis for this Preservation Plan includes the adopted Historical Preservation Ordinance (Ordinance
No 238) creating Title 7 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. This ordinance was amended and adopted on
December 7, 1993. The ordinance creates a Historic Preservation Commission with specific duties and
responsibilities. The Commission's duties consist of serving as a advisory body to the City Council and
Planning Commission in all matters relating to the identification, protection, retention, and preservation of
historic areas and sites within the City. The Commission is responsible for reviewing planning projects as
they relate to the historic preservation of the community; publicizing and periodically updating survey
results; maintaining a historic resources inventory and register; cooperating with local, County, State, and
Federal agencies in the pursuit of the objectives of historic preservation; assuming whatever responsibilities
and duties may be assigned to it by the State under the Certified Local Government Provision of the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended, and providing opportunities for public participation
and education on local historic resources among other responsibilities.
The Open Space Element and the Conservtion Element of the City's General Plan provides for the
consideration and preservation of historic and archaeological resources. The development of a general plan
is a requirement of state law, and consideration of cultural resources is a requirement.
Other legal basis for implementation of the preservation program in La Quinta is compliance with Appendix
k of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 as amended. This law requires
environmental review of certain development projects and this review includes historic and archaeological
resources.
Future activities option provided by the State of California for local jurisdictions to create a Historic
Preservation Element. The element wil provide a compliation of existing goals and policies and a detailed
implementation program for preservation in the City.
COORDINATING PRESERVATION WITH ZONING, LAND USE, AND GROWTH MANGEMENT
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The City of La Quinta has a stand alone preservation ordinance - Ordinance 238, which is found as Title 7
of the La Quinta Municipal Code. The relationship between preservation and zoning is minimal as Ordinance
238 is not a part of the City's Zoning Ordinance. There are no exisitng historic zoning districts or overlay
districts in the City. After the comprehensive survey is completed, it may be possible to create special
zoning districts if it can be justified.
The role of the Historic preservation Commission in land -use, transportation, and public works decisions is
defined as - an advisory capacity to the Planning Commission and the City Council in all matters relating to
the idnetification,protection, retantion, and preservation of historic areas and sites. In this advisory role,
the HPC reviews the conduct of land use, housing and redevelopment, municipal improvement and other
types of planning and programs undeertaken by any agancy of the City.
The City may use Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) in order to achieve preservation goals, as
permitted in the La Quinta General Plan. TDRs can be an effective planning tool for redirecting development
away from the sites of historic buildings and archaeological sites. The Environmental Conservtion Element
in the City's General Plan contains Policy 6-2.1.5 which states that "The City shall designate as potential
historic landmarks the historic structures identified in the Existing Setting Section of the Environmental
Conservation Element. The City shall facilitate preservation of such landmarks through the use of historic
preservation ordinances, density transfers, incorporation within parks and other alternative means."
DEFINING PUBLIC -SECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The City of La Quinta is reponsible for many infrastructure improvements, including road repair and
replacement,sidewalk improvements, and street lighting. Decisions regarding the maintenance and
dispostion of City owned property and infrastructure improvements may have substnatial impacts on local
historic resources, especially if a property is itself historic.
INCENTIVES FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION
AN AGENDA FOR FUTURE ACTION
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: MARCH 21, 1996
ITEM: CONTEXT STATEMENT OUTLINE
The attached Historic Context Statement for the City of La Quinta includes three main historical context
themes: Prehistory and Early Settlement, Resort Industry, Village and Cove Development Each context
theme tends to relate to the others in a historical continuum. Research was based upon primary source
materials and documents. Oral histories are not included in this document.
The Historic Context Statement will be used by cultural resource consultants to identify potentially
significant historic structures and sites in the city wide survey. The preparation of a Context Statement is
required under the Certified Local Government Program. The completion of the Historic Survey Context
Statement is an integral part of the survey as it places the City in better standing when competing for
preservation grant funds through the CLG Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
By Minute Motion accept the Historic Context Statement as complete.
Attachments:
Historic Context Statement for the City of La Quinta
Prepared by:
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Submitted by:
Christine di lorio
Planning Manager
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
HISTORIC
CONTEXT STATEMENT
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
HISTORIC CONTEXT STATEMENT
SUBMITTED TO:
LA QUINTA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
E. A. "Ned" Millis, Chairman
Maria L Puente
Robert S. Wright
Jim DeMerseman
Stewart Woodard
SUBMITTED BY:
Community Development Department staff:
Leslie J. Mouriquand, Associate Planner
Christine di lorio, Planning Manager
March 21,1996
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Staff wishes to thank Historic Preservation Commissioners Millis, Puente, Write, DeMerseman, and
Woodard for their review and comments of this document. The expert review and commentary by Advisor
to the Historic Preservation Commission Lauren Weiss Bricker, Ph.D. was invaluable in this effort.ln
addition, thanks go to Joe L. Maddox of the Coachella Valley Water District, Mary M. Murphy of the
Bureau of Land Management, The Coachella Valley Historical Museum, the La Quinta Library, Fred Rice,
and the La Quinta Historical Society for their abundance of help in this project.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 OBJECTIVES AND METHODS.......................................................................................
1.1
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................
1.2
OBJECTIVES.........................................................................................
1.3
METHODS.............................................................................................
2.0 Context 1:
PREHISTORY
AND EARLY SETTLEMENT.....................................................................
2.1
INTRODUCTION
.....................................................................................
2.1.1
Definition of Context Theme ........................................
2.1.2
Significance Criteria for Properties ...............................
2.2
PREHISTORY..........................................................................................
2.2.1
Early Prehistory - Prior to 1,000 B.P.............................
2.2.2
Late Prehistory - 990 A.D. to 1850 A.D........................
2.2.3
Proto-History - 1850 A.D. to 1900 A.D..........................
2.3
LAND GRANTS AND EARLY SETTLERS ...................................................
2.3.1
Types and Number of Land Grants .................................
2.3.2
Surviving Homesteads....................................................
2.4
AGRICULTURE...........................................................................................
2.4.1
Date and Citrus Pioneers .................................................
2.4.2
Truck Crops.....................................................................
2.4.3
Coachella Canal................................................................
2.5
ARCHITECTURE
............................................................................................
2.5.1
Prehistoric Structures.........................................................
2.5.2
Early Adobes........................................................................
2.5.3
Homestead Ranches............................................................
2.5.4
Other....................................................................................
3.0 Context 2:
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RESORTINOUSTRY
3.1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................
3.1.1 Definition of Context Theme .................................................
3.1.2 Significance Criteria for Properties ........................................
3.2 LA QUINTA HOTEL...........................................................................................
3.2.1 Architect.........................................................................
3.2.2 Owners.................................................................................
3.2.3 Construction.........................................................................
3.2.4 Marketing.............................................................................
3.3 LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB............................................................................
3.3.1 Architect...............................................................................
3.3.2 Construction.........................................................................
3.3.3 Owners.................................................................................
3.3.4 Marketing.............................................................................
3.4 DESERT CLUB..................................................................................................
3.4.1
Architect...............................................................................
3.4.2
Construction.........................................................................
3.4.3
Owners.................................................................................
3.4.4
Marketing.............................................................................
3.5 ARCHITECTURE...............................................................................................
3.5.1 Mediterranean Period Representative Styles .......................
3.5.2 Other...................................................................................
4.0 Context 3:
VILLAGE AND COVE DEVELOPMENT
4.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................I...........
4.1.1 Definition of Context Theme .................................................
4.1.2 Significance Criteria for Properties ........................................
4.2 COVE • 1920 TO 1950.....................................................................................
4.2.1 Subdivision History................................................................
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4.2.2
Infrastructure........................................................................
4.2.3
Social Factors.......................................................................
4.2.4
Economic Factors..................................................................
4.3 VILLAGE COMMERCIAL....................................................................................
4.3.1
Development.........................................................................
4.3.2
Economic Factors..................................................................
4.4 ARCHITECTURE
...............................................................................................
4.4.1
Residential Styles.................................................................
4.4.2
Commercial Styles................................................................
4.4.3
Other....................................................................................
5.0 RESULTS ........................
6.0 GOALS AND PRIORITIES
7.0 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................
7.1 NATIONAL REGISTER REQUIREMENTS...........................................................
7.1.1 Criteria for Evaluation.........................................................................
7.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL LISTING.............................................................
7.2.1 Criteria for Designation.......................................................................
8.0 REFERENCES CITED.................................................................................................................
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1.0 OBJECTIVES AND METHODS
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This Historic Context Statement was prepared to guide a comprehensive survey and assessment of the
historic and prehistoric resources within the City of La Quinta. This Context Statement was prepared by
Leslie Mouriquand, Associate Planner for the Community Development Department. The governing stimulus
for the preparation of this report is the requirement of the Historic Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 7)
which requires that a survey of the City be conducted. Since the City of La Quinta is a Certified Local
Government (CLG) the preparation of this Context Statement partially fulfills the requirements of
certification in the CLG Program.
In 1995, the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of La Quinta determined that the Historic
Context Statement would be prepared by City staff prior to having the survey conducted by a consultant.
Previous to this survey, there had only been cursory literature searches for historic structures and sites
performed by consultants in preparation of the City's General Plan. Other surveys have been conducted in
conjunction with proposed development projects in various sections of the City.
1.2 OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the project are defined as the following:
1. To prepare a fully developed context statement for the City focusing on contributions in the
fields of prehistory, early settlement, resort industry, and agriculture.
2. To survey and evaluate historic resources within the City of La Quinta and to classify them in
regard to contextual format.
3. To develop goals and priorities for preservation planning in the City.
4. To produce a final document that will
Enumerate the number of properties within each Context and Property Type in the City
Provide the basis for evaluating all unsurveyed historical properties within the City
through the preparation of fully developed context statements.
1.3 METHODS
Development of Context
After conducting preliminary research, the staff of the Community Development Department presented
possible topics for Context Statements at the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission meeting in
1995. Commissioners offered suggestions for additions and revisions. Rather than developing fully
all topics as separate statements, the staff decided to group them within much broader statements,
treating originally suggested themes as sub -topics.
Staff continued researching on the topics selected and reported back to the Commission in February of
1996 with a draft outline for the document. Much of the subsequent discussion focused on the prominent
individual settlers and early developers in each of the Contexts. Every effort was made to assemble
information and to make it an integral part of the appropriate contextual section. In order to determine the
origin of certain properties that were known to be either homesteads or of historic age, the Historical
Indices contained at the Bureau of Land Management, in North Palm Springs, were consulted. This
information established the early settlement pattern, location, who the pioneers were. A few of the original
homestead and land grants are still extant.
The final four contexts that were decided upon consist of 1) Prehistory and Early Settlement, 2) Resort
Industry, 3) Residential Development, and 4) Architecture. These Contexts were developed to reflect the
chronological development of the City, thematic developments over time, and the connection of these
themes to the Cultural Resources which can still be found within the City. These themes have been
extended to the present City limits of La Quinta.
2.0 CONTEXT 1: PREHISTORY AND EARLY SETTLEMENT
2.1 INTRODUCTION
2.1.1 Definition of Context Theme
Context 1: Prehistory and Early Settlement covers and extensive time period, from the earliest prehistoric
periods to the early homesteaders in La Quinta. This context was developed to reflect the chronological use
and settlement of the La Quinta area. The prehistoric period was included because of the extensive
archaeological resources found in the City. There are many surveyed resources associated with the
prehistoric and protohistoric periods for which the following material has been included by way of
introduction to the first context theme. Although the prehistoric settlement of La Quinta did not continue
to the present day, it provides an important backdrop to the early explorers and homesteaders in the area.
Although there has not been an extensive survey of the City for prehistoric sites, there have been many
project-relted surveys of specific parcels over the past twenty years. At present, approximately one-
tfourth to one-third of the City has been surveyed by archaeologists. There have only been very limited
surveys for historic resources, usually resulting in sketchy
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2.1.2 Significance Criteria for Sites and Properties
In discussing significance criteria for the prehistoric archaeological sites within La Quinta reference is made
to the section on Cultural Resource Management Concerns contained in The Cahuilla Landscape: The Santa
Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains, by Lowell John Bean, Sylvia Brakke Vane and Jackson Young (1991).
After a thorough listing and discussion of various Cahuilla sites the following findings on significance were
established by the above authors. These criteria are a local level method and guide to significance of
prehistoric, historic, and modern Cahuilla sites.
I. When making decisions on the relative impacts of alternative site use, weight is given to
information from the following sources:
Current testimony from the tribal group in whose territory a site lies. For La
Quinta, this would be the Torres -Martinez Tribal Council.
2. Information gathered in the course of recent cultural resource management
studies, usually for development projects, and based upon consultation with
the Torres -Martinez Tribal Council.
3. Information from ethnographic, linguistic, historic, archaeological, and other
literature --published and unpublished.
II. The relative impacts of alternative sites use with respect to Native American values on the
basis of whether the following conditions are present, and the location and density thereof.
A site is judged very sensitive to impact if it is sacred. Among the kinds of
places deemed sacred are:
Sources of residual sacred power, cremation sites, and other sites named after
or closely identified with powerful sacred persons or happenings. This
could include mountain tops, caves, rockshelters, springs, or rock art sites.
2. A site is judges very sensitive to impact if it has ritual associations. The
following kinds of sites are associated with ritual:
Burial and cremation sites; places used for prayer and meditation, for healing,
and for training shamans; places where materials (plants, animals, or minerals)
for sacred use are gathered. The presence of ritual objects such as quartz
crystals, shaman's bundles, or ground figures indicates that a place is sacred.
3. Also very sensitive are rock art sites that have ritual connotations when made
and are considered sacred by most Cahuilla. These are particularly vulnerable to
impact when anything makes them more accessible.
4. Sites sensitive to Cahuilla because of association with their traditional
life:
Cahuilla trails, and places where they are known to have passed in pursuing
religious, social, or economic goals, very often all of these at once.
5. The sites of villages, with the most recent ones most scared and sensitive
because they have a direct historical connection with living people. Modern
reservations and other places where today's Cahuilla live are also very sensitive.
6. Collection areas --or micro ecosystems:
Stands of plants, such as pinyon trees, mesquite, palm oases, cacti, and plants
providing food, for the Cahuilla-- and basketry materials are necessary if the art
if to continue. Species that are endangered or whose ecosystems are
endangered are of special concern to the Cahuilla.
Sites frequented by desert tortoises, desert bighorn sheep, and other animals
important to the Cahuilla. Species that are endangered or whose ecosystems are
endangered are of special concern to the Cahuilla.
8. Springs and other sources of water. Hot springs or springs where healing sites
are performed are especially sensitive, having sacred connotations. It is believed
that hot springs are connected underground with sources of power, which can
be dangerous, but also can be tapped for healing purposes.
9. Sites named in traditional songs and other literature.
10. Sites to which people came to trade, visit, recreate, or process foods.
Significant clues to sensitivity include the presence of bedrock mortars and slicks, other groundstone
artifacts, scatters of stone flakes, stone circles, stone effigies, and pottery. Rockshelters and caves may
have deep deposits of artifactual materials, including burials, shaman's bundles, quartz crystals, etc. Areas
with a high density of artifactual materials are more sensitive than those with low density. Contemporary
Cahuilla concerns may be highest in areas which they presently use, or of which they have a direct
historical memory (Bean and Vane 1987).
The State of California mandates significance criteria for cultural resources in Appendix K and
Supplementary Document J of the California Environmental Duality Act for "important archaeological
resources' which:
A. Is associated with an event or person of:
1. Recognized significance in California or American history, or
2. Recognized scientific importance in prehistory.
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B. Can provide information which is both of demonstrable public interest and useful in
addressing scientifically consequential and reasonable or archaeological research
questions;
C. Has a special or particular quality such as oldest, best example, largest, or last surviving
example of its kind;
D. Is at least 100 years old and possesses substantial stratigraphic integrity; or,
E. Involves important research questions that historical research has shown can be
answered only with archaeological methods.
2.2 PREHISTORY
2.2.1 Early Preshistory - Prior to 1,000 Years Ago
No extensive survey has been undertaken to idnetify prehistoric sites
The early prehistory of the La Duinta area cannot be separated from the prehistory of the entire southern
California region. The chronology of the early period is controversial, however, convention has placed the
oldest archaeological materials found in the desert interior of southern California to the Lake Mohave
period or the San Dieguito complex (cf. Rogers 1939, 1958; Wallace 1962; Warren 1967, 1984; Warren
and Crabtree 1986). Others refer to this early period as the Western Hunting Culture (Forbes 1982).
Evidence of this time period has been found in the Colorado Desert, however, our understanding of this
evidence is relatively minimal. In the Coachella Valley, archaeological deposits older than two or three
thousand years have yet to be fully documented (Sutton and Wilke 1988). The gaps in our knowledge stem
from the limited archaeological research conducted thus far in the valley, rather than the lack of human
presence. Evidence of the early period may be buried deeply under alluvial and aeolian soils.
Very few details of their lifestyle are known beyond the hunting tool kit. There are regional variation of this
culture, such as the Lake Mohave (7,690 B.C. to 8,050 B.C.) and the San Dieguito (7,080 B.C. to 5,670
B.C.) manifestations. The tools that have been identified with the Lake Mohave and San Dieguito
variations include flake scrapers, knives, rude perforators and engravers, choppers, leaf -shaped and
shouldered projectile points, hammerstones, and chipped lithic crescents. Ground stone artifacts are very
rare in the artifact tool kits of the early period. The type of artifacts found point to the reliance on large
game animals as the dominant food resource, with small game, birds, fish, shellfish, and plant resources
supplementing the diet when possible. These people traveled in small groups. They settled in open air sites
and possibly used rock shelters on a temporary basis. It is theorized that the early people migrated from
the Great Basin region. The Western Hunting Culture continued with relatively little change until
approximately 5,000 years ago. The desert area change little until about 2,000 B.P (Before Present).
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The second period of the early prehistory features a shift in the type of food resources relied upon. From
approximately 8,000 to 5,000 B.P. there is a gradual change over to collecting and processing of seed
foods. Numerous food grinding implements are found . There is a noticeable increase in the size and
stability of settlements which is evident by the middens (trash piles), shell beads, and millingstones found
at camp sites. During this time there was a climatic change which brought drought conditions. The drying
of the interior valleys resulted in a thinning of the inland population and migration to the coastal areas.
In the final period of the early prehistory, after about 3,000 B.C., there is an emphasis on diversified
subsistence strategies, or ways of getting food. Large percussion -flaked projectile points become rare, and
mortars and pestles begin to appear. At about this time the climate changes and there is increased rainfall
which once again makes the desert a habitable place to lice. Many camp sites with evidence of extensive
use are found in the Pinto Basin and most other desert areas. The tool kits now contain leaf -shaped knife
blades, hammers, choppers, scraper planes, seed grinding implements, handstones, and millingstones. The
economy is mixed hunting and gathering, with the main reliance on hunting.
In summary, the early prehistoric periods were characterized by the expanding utilization of rich and varied
native food resources, technological improvement, overall growth in population, enlargement and increased
stabilization of individual communities, and a gradual emergence of regional cultures (Wallace 1978). The
archaeological deposits range from large deposits of artifactual, structural, and cultural -organic debris
found at the central settlements to small scatters of flaked stone tools and related debitage, pottery
sherds, and/or milling tools at temporary camp sites, to isolated or clustered bedrock milling stations, to
ceremonial sites.
The transition from the early prehistoric period to the Intermediate period took place between 3,000 to
4,000 years ago. The most noticeable change is in the shift to a plant food -gathering society in which
hunting and fishing played a secondary role. During this transition period milling stones used to process
seeds and plant foods appear, thus the name "Milling Stone Horizon" is given to this culture. A horizon is
defined as periods with certain predominant characteristics, such as artifacts deposited over a certain
period of time (Eargle, Jr. 1986:5). The telltale artifacts of the Milling Stone Horizon include deep-basined
metates, manos, scrapers and choppers, hammerstones, and some bone tools.
2.2.2 Late Prehistory - 990 A.D. to 1850 A.D.
The Late Horizon ranges from 500 to 1,000 years ago depending upon the specific area considered. In the
Coachella Valley, the Late Horizon is tagged at about 1,000 B.P. when pottery was introduced from the
Colorado River area. Thus, in La Quinta, pre -pottery sites are considered of the early or intermediate
periods, while sites containing pottery are considered Late prehistoric. At about 1,000 years ago, the
freshwater Lake Cahuilla was about a hundred miles long. The people that lived in the Coachella Valley at
this time are known as the Cahuilla.
During the Middle and early part of the Late Horizon, some of the Cahuilla developed a lacustrine economy
and lived along the western and northern shores of the lake. The marsh -like environment provided rich
resources, including water birds and their eggs, fish, water plants, etc. About 500 years ago, the Colorado
River, which fed into the lake, changed its course due to siltation and stopped feeding the lake. As a result,
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the lake evaporated, and the people moved their villages and changed their subsistence patterns to match
the changing environment. The Santa Rosa mountains, above La Quinta, provided the Indians with a wealth
of resources to replace those lost by the disappearing lake.
The intermediate period lasted until about 500 years ago. After this point in time, the distinctiveness of the
different cultural tribelets is clearly present. This regional specialization resulted in a variety of cultural
patterns and life styles, especially in southern California. Resources from the local environment were
maximized and supplemented with goods and ideas from neighbors both near and far. For example, shell
ornaments from abalone, olivella, limpet, clam, conus, and other shells were traded in from the coastal
areas (Walker n.d.).
The Coachella Valley has proved to be very sensitive for archaeological resources. Sites scattered
throughout the La Quinta area point to the existence of a large population of village -dwellers whose
subsistence activities centered on the freshwater lake. Cahuilla villages have been described as being small,
consisting of 100 to 200 persons. Whenever the valley floor was not inundated by the lake, villages were
located on the open desert floor. With the advent of permanent villages, there is also heightened social,
economic and political interactions and a complex inter -regional exchange system of trade.
Villages were generally located in or near the mouth of a canyon or in a valley, usually within a reasonable
distance between a variety of plant and animal food resources. The Cahuilla moved around in response to
climatic changes, because of pressures and opportunities derived from settlers and because of the effects
of diseases introduced from Euroamericans. The Cahuilla from the villages in Toro Canyon, Martinez
Canyon, and other canyons on the desert side of the mountains, moved into the Coachella Valley. Large
settlements were found at Toro and Fig Tree John Springs where there were artesian springs Meizer and
Treganza 1971). To supplement natural springs, the Cahuilla hand dug walk-in wells to reach the
groundwater. Until the early 1900's such a walk-in well existed near La Quinta, in what is now the City of
Indian Wells.
They located their villages near a permanent source of water, either by walk-in wells, springs, and streams.
Mesquite groves and Palm Oases grew where water was close to the surface. These areas provided
necessary food and water and attracted habitation. Structures found in a typical Cahuilla village included
small brush shelters, dome or rectangular shaped houses, woven granaries, semi -subterranean
sweathouses, and large ceremonial houses. Caves were occasionally used as living quarters. There was no
standard arrangement of structures within a village, rather ecological factors and the desire for privacy
determined where they were situated. While the ceremonial houses were usually centrally located near the
spring or well, individual houses could be scattered around a spring and spaced some 30 to 60 feet apart.
The size and shape of the structures depended upon the individual or family needs.
The Cahuilla considered the are in and around the village to be the exclusive property of the lineages that
occupied the village. Groups of lineages comprising a sib claimed specific territories that were arranged to
reach into all of the different ecological zones found in the valley and the adjacent mountains. This provided
access to all of the available food resources (Bean and Lawton 1965). The area immediately around the
villages was held communally by the residents of that village. Uninvited food collection by residents of
other villages was cause for a fight (Strong 1929:40). Bean (1972:74) estimates that there were forty-
eight to eighty Cahuilla villages in the Coachella Valley and all interconnected by networks of trails. Shrines
and sacred sites along the trails were marked by petroglyphs and pictographs representing various villages
(Bean 1978:575). The major villages in the Desert Cahuilla territory at the time of European contact
numbered about twenty.
The principal large game animals that were hunted were the pronghorn sheep (antelope), mountain sheep,
and mule deer. These animals provided food, sinews, and skins. Martinez and Toro Canyons were
frequented by hunters. Small animals were also relied upon and included rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, rats,
and mice. The remains of these resources are often found in the archaeological sites in and around La
Quinta. Most indigenous plants were exploited in some manner for economic, medicinal, or ritual reasons.
Some of the plant resources that were use by the Cahuilla included mesquite beans, screwbeans,
chenopodium, agave, yucca, wild plum, dates, acorns, pine -nuts, chia, cactus, and elderberry (Barrows
1900:306-310).
There is evidence that the Cahuilla of the Late Horizon practiced limited agriculture through cultivating
corn, squash, beans, pumpkin, melons, tobacco, and medicinal herbs. This practice was learned from the
Colorado River people. Strong states that wheat was also raised by the Cahuilla in small patches
(1929:38).
The material wealth of the Cahuilla who lived in and around La Quinta consisted of many items made
locally and some that were brought in by trade. Trading relationships were established with the neighboring
Chemehuevi, Serrano, Luiseno, Mohave, Yuma, Kamia, Diegueno, Halchidoma, and Gabrielino tribelets (Bean
1972:69). Occasionally some of these trade items are found in the archaeological record. Trade with
distant peoples also occurred, with just such a find made in 1993, when a southwestern Mimbres pottery
vessel was unearthed approximately 11 feet down in a utility trench created in the parking lot area of the
La Quinta WalMart.
The Cahuilla made good quality pottery in grey, brown, and red clays. The technology for making pottery
is thought to have been borrowed form the Colorado River Indians at a late date (Barrows 1900:46;
Kroeber 1922:19). Some ceramic pieces were decorated with black or red lines in geometric and circular
patterns, while a few pieces were decorated with incised patterns. Items made of clay included cooking
pots, water jars, parching trays, storage jars, ladles, and pipes (Bean and Lawton 1987; Kroeber 1908: 54-
57), dippers and ceremonial bowls (Walker n.d.). The paddle and anvil method was used to make the vrious
potts and jars. They were fired very hard in an open fire -pit which was much like a kiln. Cracked vessels
were repaired by drilling small holes along each side of the crack and lacing strips of wet willow and filling
the crack with melted asphlatum (Walker n.d.). Several fine pottery specimens have been found in
archaeological sites. Cahuilla pottery was made with crushed rock temper using the paddle and anvil
method to flatten and shape the clay. The clay, when baked, took on a dull reddish color. Clay from local
sources in La Quinta was used. There were no corrugated or slipped wares made by the Cahilla. Their
pottery was generally light weight, but brittle and porous (Kroeber 1922: 18-19).
The Cahuilla were, and still are, known for their fine basketry. They made shallow trays, storage baskets,
gathering baskets, caps and trinket baskets. The baskets were made of grasses (Epicames rigens), and
reeds (Juncus robustus or Rhus Trilobata). Many baskets had intricate designs woven of various colors.
Large granaries were fashioned of willow, palm leaves, mesquite branches, and other plants. These
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granaries were used for storing large quantities of acorns, mesquite beans, or other food stuffs (Bean
1978:578-579; Bean and Lawton 1987). Barrows (1900) offers a detailed discussion on Cahuilla baskets
and basket making, while Kroeber 11908) and Hooper (1920) offer additional information on the subject.
The material culture found in the archaeological record includes stone tools, projectile points, clay vessels,
shell beads, and items of bone, such as whistles. Basketry and wooden items are found only rarely in the
archaeological context as they were perishable. Much of what is known about the Cahuilla material culture
is learned from the historical and ethnographic accounts about the Cahuilla.
Cahuilla society was organized into a moiety structure with two totemic clans, the coyote and the wildcat.
These two moieties formed the essential units of determining marriage rules and conducted cereminal
functions. The Desert Cahuilla were further divided into at least 44 male lineages. Each lineage seems to
have had a single spot which it claimed as its own, always near water. Most lineage names seem to refer
to ancestral dwelling places. Each lineage had a patriarchal chief, usually the oldest son of the preceding
chief (Gifford 1971:377). Cahuilla religious life was directed by a shaman who primary function was that
of a doctor. A shaman cured by removing the object that was the cause of the disease through a sucking
ritual, whereby the object was ritualistically sucked out of the patients body. Shamans were both
beneficent and malevolent. The selection of a shaman was through a childhood predisposition for the job
usually by repeated dreams that would indicate that the child was destined to be a shaman (Kroeber
1922).
The first Europeans to meet with the Cahuilla were a group of Spaniards under the leadership of Juan
Bautista de Anza, in 1774. de Anza was looking for a passable route from Mexico northward to Monterey
for faster deliver than by ship. Franciscan Friar Francisco Garces and Father Pedro Font crossed the valley
with de Anza in 1774 and 1776, and may have had contact with the Cahuilla. De Anza and his men
traveled across what is now the Anza Borrego Desert into Los Angeles. (Kaldenberg and Milanovich 1989)•
Often the Spaniards roughly treated the Indians which resulted in violence. Hostilities by the Indians
forced the Spaniards to continue sending people and supplies by ship along the coast. Thus, the contact
with the Spaniards during these early years was limited. There were no spanish outposts in Cahuilla
territory becasue it was too far inland.
By 1769, the Cahuilla were divided into about a dozen independent corporate politico -religious kin groups
consisting of patrilineal clans. Each clan "owned" large tracts of territory each of which included several
ecological zones so the they could take advantage of a wide variety of resources. Clans were divided into
two or three lineages, with each lineage occupying a particular village. Each clan was organized around a
hierarchical religious and political structure. Each clan had at least one ceremonial unit consisting of an
official, ceremonial house, and a ceremonial bundle (Landenberg and Milanovich 1989, in Bean, Vane, and
Young 1989).
2 2 3 Proto-History . 1800 A.D. to 1900 A.D
The Proto-Historic Period is defined as the time or events that were formative for the immeidate historic
period, usually just before contact with the white man.The Proto-Historic time found the Cahuilla a settled
people in permanent villages or towns as a independently developed tribet or autonomous people. By 1850,
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the Cahuilla had had increasing contacts with the Spanish colonists, the Missionaries and the white
settlers. The Cahuilla did not fair well as a result of these contacts.
By 1819, the Cahuilla were trading with the Spanish. Through the contact with the Spaniards, the Cahuilla
obtained new material goods and technology, such as pack horses, cattle, glass beads, woven cloth, china
plates, and metal tools. They learned soapmaking and ironmaking (Bean and Bourgeault 1989). A trail was
established by the Cocomaricopa Indians across the Coachella Valley in 1821 as they carried mail through
the San Gorgonio Pass between Tucson, Arizona and Mission San Gabriel. Attempts by settlers to
establish similar routes proved either unsuccessful or impractical (La Quinta General Plan 1992:5-17). The
downside to this contact resulted in many Cahuilla deaths from diseases such as syphilus, cholera,
measles, smallpox, pneumona, malaria, tuberculosis, and typhoid fever (Rawls 1984).
During the early 1800's the Cahuilla visited the Spanish settlements and a few stayed and learned about
Christianity and European ways. Mission records show baptisms of Cahuillas as early as 1809 (Bean and
Bourgeault 1989:81-83). Although there were no army forts or camps in the Coachella Valley, no missions
or asistencieas, or pueblos or presidios, contact with the Spanish proved to be a major impact upon the
Cahuilla culture. In addition to transforming the way of life of the Indians in general, the missions also
inadvertently contributed to their destruction. During the mission period, the native population fell
dramatically. Death was caused not only by disease, but by change in diet and dietary deficiencies, poor
sanitation at the missions, lack of medical care, and forced labor. The missionaries developed a system of
forced labor or peonage. Indian children and adults were enticed to the missions and then prevented from
leaving. If they escaped, the Spanish would hunt them down and return them to the missions for
punishment. The goal of the missions was to convert the Indians to Christianity and readicate the Indian
culture.
When the Mexican Revolution began in 1822, the Mexican colonial government made large grants of land
to Mexican citizens in the southern California area. With the lack of other available labor to the land
owners, the Indians were kept in indentured servitude. The Mexicans did not choose to settle in most of
the Cahuilla territory, however Cahuilla did work on some of the ranches out of the valley. The Cahuilla
took wage jobs to supplement their traditional hunting and gathering.
In the Mexican War of 1848, the United States gained control of California. In the same year, the gold rush
began in northern California. Many Cahuilla communities became frequent stopover places for Mexican,
European, and American travelers. The Coachella Valley was the site of the most popular immigration route
to the Southwest, the Southern Immigrant Trail. The Southern Immigrant Trail was traveled by more
settlers than the Oregon, Santa Fe, and Overland Trails combined. The Butterfield Stage Line passed
through the Coachella Valley (La Quinta General Plan 1992:5.17). The Cahuilla communities became
stagecoach and mail stops (Bean and Bourgeault 1989:88).
In 1862, William Bradshaw decided to establish a passenger and freight route that would connect San
Bernardino to the gold fields in La Paz, Arizona by the shortest and most direct route possible. At least half
of his route passed through the Coachella Valley, and at one point through the northern section of La
Quinta, by the homestead known as Point Happy. There was a stage stop located nearby in what is now
the City of Indian Wells. This route followed the old main Indian trade route across the Colorado Desert.
The Bradshaw route was officially recognized and Congress authorized a U.S. Mail contract to James
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Grant to carry mail from Los Angeles through San Beranrdino, La Paz, Prescott, and on to Santa Fe
(Bureau of Land Management:: n.d.). The Bradshaw Stage Line passed through the northern section of La
Quinta until 1877. When the gold fields played out and it was easier to travel by rail and steamboat the
stage line went out of business (0"Reilly and Bailey 1988). The segment of the stage line that passed
through La Quinta was repalced by a graded gravel road in 1915.
In 1852 and 1853, Congress authorized the Secretary of War to employ engineers to find the most
economcal and practical route for a railroad to the Pacific from the Mississippi.The first group was a
detachment of the Army's Corps of Topographical Engineers under Lieutenant John G. Parke. William
Blake was a geologist assigned to Parkes detachment which surveyed the valley in 1853. Blake first noted
the evidence of the ancient lake which became known as Blake's Sea, later as ancient Lake Cahuilla
(Johnston 1972: 617; Robinson 1948:149).
At the end of the first half of the 1800's, the rush for land was intensified as the missions declined and
immigrants arrived. As most of the missions were abandoned, former mission -controlled lands were divided
up into both large and small ranchos. There were no such Mexican -controlled lands in the Coachella Valley,
thus there was much less of an impact upon the Cahuilla as there was upon other Indians. The Cahuilla,
being an inland desert people, were essentially left alone for awhile. With the onset of the American period
in California, a system of apprenticeship was instituted in 1860 when a system of involuntary servitute
was legalized. In theory, this law required the approval of the apprentices parents to enter the system.
However, in practice, this law made slaves of the California Indians. The extent to which the Cahuilla were
apprenticed is not known. Copies of indentures were to be filed with the county recorders office. The most
important use of California Indian labor in the early American period was in agriculture. In 1856, Indians
were the main labor force on the southern ranches in San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties. The
Indians were essentially held in a state of peonage idnetical to their status under Spansih control.
Between 1862 and 1864, the Great Drought hit California and put an end to cattle raising as a distinctive
industry in California. After the drough, large tracts of land began to be divided into smaller percels for
farms and small ranches. With the decline of the cattle ranches came the decline for the need for adult
Indian labor. As settlers moved in irrigation projects were initiated to bring water to the newly created
parcels. As former miners (white and Chinese) glutted the labor market in the late 1850's, the demand for
Indian labor was further diminished (Rawls 1984:109.110).
Although the Cahuilla were relatively isolated from the forced labor and slave trade of northern California,
they were being pushed off their traditional lands by white settlers. To stop the theft of Indian land and
water on the national level, the Indian Rights Association was created in 1870. This group recommended a
system of reservation land grants to the Indians. In 1875, President U. S. Grant established the first
reservations for the Cahuilla. Established were the Cahuilla, Torres -Martinez, Cabazon, and Morongo
Reservations. Later, the Augustine Reservation was established. The Augustine Reservation is two miles
east of the eastern boundary of La Quinta. The Cabazon Reservation is approximately three miles to the
northeast of the City. And the Torres -Martinez Reservation is located just a few miles to the southeast of
the City.
Initially, the boundaries of the first reservations were not clearly defined which resulted in lawsuits by
settlers to challenge the reservation grants. In 1887, Congress passed the Dawes Act which allowed the
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division of reservation land into separate tracts allotted to individual Indians. Conflicts over land ownership
and allottments went on for years. To resolve these disputes the Act for the Relief of Mission Indians was
enacted in 1891, which established reservations in southern California according to the recommendations
of the Smiley Commission. This act clearly defined the boundaries of each reservation. However, as a
result of the settlers lawsuits, the designated reservation lands were reduced by one-third of what was
originally designated.
Reservation life changed Cahuilla traditions more than contact with Spain or Mexico. Children were sent
away to distant boarding schools. The Cahuilla language was forbidden to be spoken in the public schools.
Missionary influences resulted in thereplacement of their native religious practices with various forms of
Christianity. Compared to other Indian groups, the Cahuilla have been able to remain on lands that have
been part of theri traditional territory during more than 200 years of white contact. Through the centuries,
the Cahuilla have used different strategies to deal with Anglo-Americans and have maintained a degree of
political and economic autonomy (Rawls 1984: 215).
Today traditional foods are still used by the Cahuilla at ritual or social events, kin relationships remain
important, precontact songs and dances continue to be performed, traditional practices are common at
funerals, and personal rituals are still observed. There is a renewed interest in the younger Cahuilla to learn
and maintanin the Cahuilla language.
2.3 LAND GRANTS AND EARLY SETTLERS
2.3.1 Types and Number of Land Grants
Homesteading in the Coachella Valley began in in the 1880's, mostly around Palm Springs when public land
was opened for settlement under the Desert Irrigation Act. Few homesteads were established until the late
1890's. With the advent of deep well drilling in 1894, the Coachella Valley experienced rapid growth for
agriculture and tourism (La Quinta General Plan 1992:5-18).
Prior to 1900 the only documented settlement in or near the City of La Quinta was a small Indian village in
what is now the City of Indian Wells. The village was observed and documented in 1856 by U.S. Army
surveyors.
For the La Quinta area, the first applications for government land were made at about the turn of the
century. The types of land grants in La Quinta consisted of Desert Land Entries, Homestead Entries,
Railroad Grants, Cash Entries, Reclamation Homestead Entries, State Grants, and properties acquired
through the Indemnity List. There were numerous attempts to homestead and acquire free government
land, however, only a small fraction of all of the attempts reached the patent status. The Bureau of Land
Management Historical Indices record each of the attempts and those that reached a patent. Many of the
granted lands were later sold. However, there are a handful of original homesteads in La Quinta that are
still extant. One such homestead is still owned by the same family, the Burkett Homestead located on
Washington Street, south of Highway 111. Other existing homesteaded properties include Point Happy,
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and Rancho Xochimilico. Master Title Plats for the existing homesteaded properties are on file in the
Community Development Department.
The Homestead Act was passed by Congress on May 20, 1862. This act gave settlers the right to enter
160 acres and receive title after 5 years of residence and cultivation. Heads of households, wodows and
single persons over 21 years of age could make application for a homestead under the preemption clause. If
a homesteader did not want to wait until the 5 year requirement has passed, it was possible to commute
their claim to a cash entry paying the minimum price per acre for their land. The Government Land Office
(GLO) was the agency responsible for the review of land grant applications. The GLO later became the
Bureau of Land Management (Mahn and Stuart 1988:278).
In the same year, the government provided for railroad grants to encourage railroad construction. The odd
numbered sections of public land were reserved for the railroads with 5 alternate sections per mile on each
side of the rail line, to 10 miles each side of the line. In 1864, the railroad grants were increased to 20
alternate sections for each mile of track, thus reaching far from the rail line. In 1871, Congress stopped
issuing railroad grants. Three years after the railroad was completed unused lands could be sold at $1.25
per acre for settlement and preemption (Robinson 1948:151). Preemption was the right of settling on and
improving unappropriated public lands and, later, of buying them at the minimum price without competition
(Robinson 1948:167). The railroad grants are found in La Quinta as indicated on Figure . The
property known as the Marshall Ranch (Hacienda del Gato) located at the southern terminus of Washington
Street, was originally purchased from the Southern Pacific Railroad, in 1903, by John Marshall.
The interest in homesteading tapered in 1917, when the impacts of Would War I are said to have "busted"
homesteading after the war. Drought and the economic collapse of agricultural products and livestock,
along with little good agriculture land remaining contributed to the end of the race for free land.
The staff of the Community Development Department has been able to plot the following types and
numbers of patented grants within the City of La Quinta:
State Grants - 1
Desert Land Entries - 9
Homestead Entries - 26
RailRoad Grants - 17 Sections
Cash Entries - 16
Railroad Homestead Entries - 3
National Forest Grants - 1 Section
2.3.2 Surviving Homesteads
The Riverside County Historic Resources Survey records indicate that the oldest ranch house in La Quinta
is the Hunts Date Garden adobe house located south of Avenue 50 between what is now Eisenhower
Street and Desert Club Drive. The house is described as vernacular adobe hacienda style typical of the
period 1800 to 1950. The flat -roofed house was constructed of adobe brick in 1904. There was a low
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garden -type of wall around the house. Also constructed were workers housing, a storage building, and a
cistern. The record indicates that local residents attended community meetings on the patio at the house
in the 1940's. All that remains of the adobe are the foundation footings. It is not known when the adobe
was torn down, but sometime prior to City incorporation in 1982. The Riverside County Architectural
Survey Form Number is 16-10.06.06, dated April 24, 1981.
(move architectural discussion to section on Architecture)
2.4 AGRICULTURE
With the arrival of the early homesteaders came the beginning of agriculture in the La Quinta area. One of
the reqirements of homesteading was that the land must be under cultivation for a period of time prior to
the patenting of the applicants' claim.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: MARCH 21, 1996
ITEM: ORDINANCE 280 - AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7.04 OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE
ILPII�T3�Ii�
On December 19, 1995, the City Council considered a proposed amendment to the
Historic Preservation Ordinance to formally allow for professionally -qualified
nonresident candidates to the Historic Preservation Commission to be appointed. In
order to maintain the certification with the Certified Local Government Program and
the benefits of such certification, the composition of the Commission requires that
there be three professionally qualified members. With each attempt to fill a
Commission vacancy it has been necessary to expand the candidate pool to
nonresidents in order to find qualified people. The recent attempts to fill the two
existing vacancies prompted the attached amendment so that a professionally
qualified commissioner could be found.
The language contained in the Ordinance was adopted with the revision
recommended by the City Attorney. The amendment was necessary in order to fulfill
the requirements of the Certified Local Government Program,
RECOMMENDATION:
None.
Attachment:
1. City Council Staff Report dated January 16, 1996.
hpc.001
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AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION: 13
COUNCILIRDA MEETING DATE: January 16, 1996 CONSENT CALENDAR:
ITEM TITLE: STUDY SESSION:
Consideration of Adoption an Amendment to Chapter 7.04 PUBLIC HEARING:
of the La Quinta Municipal Code relating to the Historical
Preservation Commission
1. Move to take up Ordinance No. _ by title and number only and waive further reading.
2. Move to introduce Ordinance No. _ on first reading.
None.
The Council adopted Resolution 95-97 on December 19, 1995, permitting the recruitment of non-
residents for the three professionally qualified positions for the Historical Preservation
Commission. The current regulations of Section 7.040.020 states:
"A. Three Commissioners shall be appointed from among professionals in the discipline
of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, or other historic
preservation -related discipline, such as urban planning, American Studies,
American Civilizations, cultural geography or cultural anthropology to the extent
that such professionals are available in the City. Two commissioners shall be lay
members who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience or
knowledge in historic preservation, American studies, cultural anthropology,
cultural geography or other historic preservation -related disciplines."
The City Attorney recommends deletion of "...to the extent that such professionals are available
in the City..." to eliminate any ambiguity that might restrict the Council from selecting non-
residents who are professionally -qualified for the Historical Preservation Commission.
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C011.002
The options available to the City Council are:
1. Adopt the amendment as presented;
2. Deny the amendment;
3. Provide direction to staff.
J THWeTW
oamunity Development Director
u9s
COH.002
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL
CODE -CHAPTER 7.04, SECTION 7.04.020 "HISTORICAL
PRESERVATION COMMISSION"
The City Council of the City of La Quinta, California does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 7.04.020 A. of the La Quinta Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
A. Three Commissioners shall be appointed from among professionals in the
discipline of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, or other historic
preservation -related discipline, such as urban planning, American Studies,
American Civilizations, cultural geography or cultural anthropology. Two
commissioners shall be lay members who have demonstrated special interest,
competence, experience or knowledge in historic preservation, American studies,
cultural anthropology, cultural geography or other historic preservation -related
disciplines.
SECTION 2.EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty
(30) days after its adoption.
SECTIO14 3. POSTING. The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this
Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places designated by resolution of the City
Council; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance; and shall cause this Ordinance
and its certification, together with proof of posting, to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of
this City.
The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held
on this day of , 1996, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
ORDDRFr.056
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Ordinance
GLENDA BANGERTER, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
DAWN HONEYWELL, City Attomey
City of La Quinta, Califomia
ORDDRFT.056
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78495 CALLE TAMPICO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (619) 777-7000
FAX (619) 777-7101
February 9, 1996
The Honorable State Sen. David Kelley
37th District
Room 3082, State Capitol Bldg.
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Senate Bill 875 - Seismic Retrofit Tax Credits
Dear Senator Kelley:
Thank you for your past support of historic preservation efforts in the Coachella Valley. I
am writing on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of La Quinta to
urge your support for Senate Bill 875 which will provide tax credits for property owners
who seismically retrofit their historic unreinforced masonry buildings.
This bill will provide an important financial incentive in the preservation of historic
buildings. As cases in point, there are two property owners in La Quinta who are currently
retrofitting their buildings, one the owner of a historic commercial building, the other the
owner of a large historic hoteL The costs, in these two cases, range from about $40,000
for the small building to over a half million dollars for the hotel. The tax credits provided
by SB 875 would provide some financial relief to these property owners and many others
with structures needing retrofitting. (Adaptive reuse of these buildings is often the only
feasible route to their preservation, therefore seismic retrofitting is an important step.)
Thus, you can appreciate our concern about this issue.
The City of La Quinta has developed an active historic preservation program La Quinta is
the first Certified Local Government (CLG) in the Coachella Valley. This year, the City
will be conducting its first city-wide survey of historic structures and is anticipating the
receipt of a grant from the CLG Program to assist in this survey. Our Historic
Preservation Commission is comprised of qualified professionals and advocationals who
share with City staff a real concern for the preservation of our historic resources in the
City of La Quinta. Retrofitting of historic buildings is a cost prohibitive hurdle often
dissuading owners of these buildings from reuse and preservation.
MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
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Again, thank you for your past support for preservation concerns. On behalf of the
Historic Preservation Commissioners from the City of La Quinta, I hope that we can count
on your continued support with your vote for SB 875.
I look forward to hearing from you in response to this letter.
Very truly yours,
E. A. MILLIS
Chairman
La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission
LJM
c: La Quinta City Council
Thomas P. Genovese, City Manager
Historic Preservation Commission
Jerry Herman, Community Development Director
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SACRAMENTO ADDRESS
NANCY LUCCHESI NEWBILL
CHIEF OF STAFF
- STATE CAPITOL
SACRAMENTO. CA 95814
1916) 445 5581
FAX 1916) 327-2187
COMMITTEES
AGRICULTURE & WATER RESOURCES
APPROPRIATIONS
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS
ENERGY. UTILITIES IN COMMUNICATIONS
TRANSPORTATION, VICE CHAIRMAN
Taliforuia `i rgistaturr
DAVID G. KELLEY
SENATOR
37TH DISTRICT
CHAIRMAN
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS COMMITTEE
February 23, 1996
E. A. Millis, Chairman
La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission
City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Dear Mr. Millis:
DISTRICT ADDRESS
DOROTHY MOELTER
DISTRICT COORDINATOR
❑ 11440 W BERNARDO CT.. N 104
SAN DIEGO. CA 92127
(619, 675-821 1
(619) 675-8262 FAX
❑ 73-710 FRED WARING DRIVE. It 108
PALM DESERT.CA 92260
16191 346-2099
(619) 346-0341 FAX
1(800) 824-5200
�i FEB 2 9 1996
Thank you for your letter expressing support for S.B. 875, relating to income and
bank and corporation taxes.
This measure passed the Senate last July, and is now before the Assembly
Revenue and Taxation Committee for consideration. Should it pass the Assembly, it
will need to come back to the Senate for concurrence in Assembly amendments.
Please be assured that I will keep your views in mind if this occurs.
Again, thank you for writing. I appreciate having the benefit of your input.
Best re ,
4 DAVE KELLEY
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