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2000 05 18 HPCz � C OFT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Regular Meeting to be held in the Session Room at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California MAY 18, 2000 3:00 P.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2000-011 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Historic Preservation Commission on matters relating to historic resources within the City of La Quinta which are not Agenda items. When addressing the Historic Preservation Commission, please state your name and address and when discussing matters pertaining to prehistoric sites, do not disclose the exact location of the site(s) for their protection. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the regular Minutes for the meeting of March 22, 2000 V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Culturla Resources Report on Archaeological Testing and Evaluation on Site CA-RIV- 6214 (EA 20000-394), located on the west side of Washington Street, north of the extension of 48" Avenue. Applicant: La Quinta Arts Foundation Archaeological Consultant: ASM Affiliates, Inc. B. Report on Archaeological Monitoring for the La Quinta Auto Centre; located on the South side of Highway 111, east of Adams Street.. Applicant: 7acobsson Engineering an Construction, Inc. (For Stamko Development Company). Archaeological Consultant: CRM TECH (Bruce Love, Ph.D.) HPC/AGENDA C. Review of the Annual Certified Local Government Program - 1999 Amoral Report; VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT HPC/AGENDA 002 MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA MARCH 22, 2000 This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by Chairman Robert Wright at 3:06 p.m. who led the flag salute and asked for the roll call. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call. Present: Commissioners Irwin, Mitchell, and Chairman Wright. It was moved and seconded by Chairman Wright/Commission Irwin to excuse Commissioner Puente. Unanimously approved. Staff Present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and Secretary Carolyn Walker. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Irwin/Mitchell to approve the; Minutes of February 17, 2000. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Report on Archaeological Monitoring for Portions of Tract 23773 located on the north side of Fred Waring Drive, west of Adams Street within Starlight Dunes. Applicant: Century -Crowell Communities. Archaeological Consultant: Archaeological Advisory Group (James Brock) Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Chairman Wright asked for comments from the Commissioners. The Commissioners were in agreement that the report was satisfactory and they had no comments. P:\CAR0LYN\HPC3-22-00.wpd -1- (I 11 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 22, 2000 3. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Irwin/Mitchell to adopt Minute Motion 2000-008 accepting the Report on Archaeological Monitoring for Portions of Tract 23773. Unanimously approved. B. Interim Cultural Resources Report on Archaeological Testitig and Evalivati2n of Site CA-RIV-3659/H and -6385; located at the northwest comer of Washington Street and Highway 111. Applicant: Madison/PTM LQ LLC (Mr. Ed Alderson). Archaeological Consultant: CRM TECH (Bruce Love, Ph D). 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Commissioner Irwin asked if the grading on this project had been completed. Principal Planner Stan Sawa replied it had not started. 3. Commissioner Irwin inquired about the large bones that were uncovered on the site, and what period they might be from with regards to cremation vs. burial, as it was the practice of the tribes to cremate the bodies up to a certain period in time and then began burying them. 4. Chairman Wright commented on the fact there were a large number of items collected on such a small site. Principal Planner Stan Sawa stated most of the items were found on the surface. 5. There followed discussion about the type and depth of artifacts found considering the site had been so frequently disturbed. There was concern about additional artifacts that might be found and how they would be handled. Principal Planner Stan Sawa addressed the Commissioner's concerns by telling them the archaeological consultant, Dr. Bruce Love, would be submitting a final report on the project, with a complete analysis which should answer many of the questions the Commissioners have. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Mitchell/Irwin to adopt Minute Motion 2000-009 accepting the Interim Cultural Resources Report on Archaeological Testing and Evaluation of Site CA-RIV-3659/H and -6385; as prepared and recommended by CRM TECH subject to Conditions 1, 2, and 3 in the staff report. Unanimously approved. P:\CAROLYN\HPC3-22-OO.wpd -2- 004 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 22, 2000 C. Archaeological Testing and Evaluation Program for the MMino Propert s located on the north side of Highway 111, west of Dune Palms Road. Applicant: Jay Mannino. Archaeological Consultant: CRM TECH (Dr. Bruce Love). Principal Planner Sawa presented the information contained in the report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Commissioner Irwin recommended close monitoring on this project. 3. Chairman Wright agreed and stated there was a potential for some very rich sites. 4. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Mitchel/Irwin to adopt Minute Motion 2000-010 accepting the Archaeological Testing and Evaluation Program for the Mannino Property with the addition of Condition 43 - Archaeological monitoring be conducted during grading of the site. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio advised the Commission the City Council reviewed the Commission's request for a Professional Services Contract to Prepare Guidelines for the Curation of Archaeological Resources and Consultant Services at their March 21, 2000, meeting and approved finalization of a contract with Greenwood and Associates to prepare the guidelines for the curation of the archaeological resources and other consultant services as necessary. Staff will meet with the consultant and schedule a date to meet with the La Quinta Historical Society, the Historic Preservation Commission and some representatives from the Native American Tribal Organizations. It is anticipated the guidelines will be done by June 30th. B. Planning Manager di Iorio reminded the Commissioners they need to set up a meeting date to discuss the Traditions Plaque. Since the month of April presents so many conflicts, this item will be deferred to the May meeting agenda. C. There was general discussion about upcoming meetings and symposiums. PXAR0LYN\HPC3-22-00.wpd -3- 005 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 22, 2000 D. Commissioner Irwin told the Commission the Historicpl Society hasn't been contacted, by LSA, about the delivery of the artifacts from the sites on Tentative Tract28964. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Irwin/Mitchell to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission on April 20, 2000. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. March 22, 2000. Unanimously approved. Submitted by: Carolyn Walker Secretary PACAR0LYN\HPC3-22-00.wpd -4- 006 BI# A HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: MAY 18, 2000 ITEM: CULTURAL RESOURCES REPORT ON ARCHAEOLOGICAL TESTING AND EVALUATION OF SITE CA-RIV-6214 (EA 2000-394) LOCATION: WEST SIDE OF WASHINGTON STREET, NORTH OF THE EXTENSION OF 48TH AVENUE APPLICANT: LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTANT: ASM AFFILIATES, INC. BACKGROUND: The property is the proposed future site for the La Quinta Arts Foundation. A Phase I historic/archaeological cultural resources report for approximately 40 acres at the northwest corner of Washington Street and the extension of 48'h Avenue was prepared in December, 1998. That report identified a prehistoric site, CA-RIV-6214, which required further evaluation through archaeological testing. Specific Plan and Conditional Use Permit applications have been submitted by the applicant to permit development of an Arts Foundation office and festival grounds. This report will become part of the Initial Study for an anticipated Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act requirements. DISCUSSION: During the Phase I survey, one prehistoric site believed to be a Small temporary camp, was found near the south boundary of the site in a sand dune area. It was determined by ASM Affiliates that further testing of this site was necessary to determine its eligibility for the California Register of Historic Places. A surface survey of the site found scatters of pottery, animal bone, two shell beads, and fire affected rock. Testing of the site included 42 shovel test pits, 50 10 x 10 meter collection units, three 5 x 5 meter shovel scrape units, one 1 x 1 test excavation unit, and one backhoe trench. Recovered artifacts included 192 pottery sherds, 18 pieces of flaked stone debitage, two shell beads, one biface preform. Food remains p:\stan\:hpc rpt sp 2000-042 ph 2.wpd -. 007 included small amounts of rodent or small animal bone, bird eggshell fragments, and fragments of freshwater mollusk. The site appears to be a surface manifestation with no subsurface component. Shovel tests extending up to 90 cm below the surface and the more aggressive backhoe trench detected no subsurface component. Site CA-RIV-6214 is determined to not be an historic resource because it lacks subsurface deposits, intact features, and adequate artifact quantity and diversity to address substantive research questions. Archaeological monitoring of the dune removal is recommended, however, because previous studies in the region have demonstrated that deeply buried sites can lie buried in dune formations. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Motion 2000- , accepting the Archaeological Investigations at CA- RIV 6214• a late Prehistoric Lake Cahuilla Campsite in La Quirrta, Riverside County. California as prepared and recommended by ASM Affiliates, Inc., subject to the following conditions: 1: Final report on the archaeological monitoring of the site shall be submitted to the HPC prior to issuance of final occupancy of the first building in the project. 2. Archaeological monitoring of the entire property shall be completed during grading and other earth disturbing activities. Attachment: 1. Confidential Cultural Resources Report titled, "Archaeological Investigations at CA RIV6214• a late Prehistoric -Lake Cahuilla Campsite in La Quinta, liverside County_California" (Commissioners only) Prepared by: Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted By: "dilorio,,ing Manager 008 p:\stan\:hpc rpt sp 2000-042 ph 2.wpd DATE: ITEM: LOCATION: APPLICANT: ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTANT: BACKGROUND: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT MAY 18, 2000 REPORT ON ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING FOR THE LA QUINTA AUTO CENTRE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111, EAST OF ADAMS STREET JACOBSSON ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. (FOR STAMKO DEVELOPMENT) CRM TECH (BRUCE LOVE, PH.D) The Environmental Impact Report for the auto center (SP 97-029) required as a mitigation measure that all grading or earth moving activities be monitored by qualified archaeologists. The southwestern portion of the site was rough graded in February, 2000. DISCUSSION: Harry Quinn, Michael Hogan, and Daniel Ballester of CRM TECH conducted the monitoring of the grubbing and grading operations. Three isolated prehistoric artifacts (an unburned fragment of schist, a small marine shell fragment, and a pottery sherd) were found. Based on the results of the monitoring, CRM TECH concluded that the grading activities had "No Effect' on any historic resources, as defined by CEQA. The report recommends that future grading or earth disturbing activities require archaeological monitoring. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Motion 2000-_, accepting the report on Archaeological Monitoring for the La Quinta Auto Centre on the south side of Highway 111, east of .Adams Street. 009 p:\stan\hpc auto center monitoring.wpd Attachment: Report on "Archaeological Monitoring for the La Quinta Auto Centre Project" (Commissioners only) Prepared by: 4, , b, G6RA tt Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: i Christine di forio, Planning Manager p:\stan\hpc auto center monitoring.wpd 010 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: MAY 18, 2000 ITEM: ANNUAL CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT REPORT FOR 1999 BACKGROUND: Attached is a draft of the annual report the City is required to file with the State Office of Historic Preservation, regarding 1999 activities of the Historic Preservation Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Review and comment. Attachment: 1. Draft annual Certified Local Government Report for 1999 (without attachments) Prepared by: '- ,b ,Gaw-- Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: C�"� �'1' L Christine di lorio, PlarWng Manager C:hpc rpt annual rpt 1999 - r, z \[} z [ (D0 \ \\/ }} g!m B� ) z \®� \\ - 0 \ z\ [ a E - \!2 (z 0 / ; _-| {((21 q CL \ j{ C\ �| ] (\ / \ ƒ ( } 0CL ` ( \ CD \ 0 CD 0 ƒ / \ ( \ ( ? m \ CD 0 | - { 0 \ \ MW=° ( / ƒ / m 2 � 2E o CD c }/; )4 %\(D �k \ ��) < § 0-0 0 /i 0. 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The commission shall include a minimum membership of five individuals with all members having demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation. Commission members shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archeology, or other historic preservation -related discipline$, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. Commission membership shall also include 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. In addition to completing the form below for any commission member or staff who meets the requirements for this profession, please attach a resume for this individual. 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61: History Professional Qualifications Alternative A MA or PhD in History or V O MA/MS or PhD in CRF sue. P,ir .. �r wrf.�.o ti (specify field) Alternative B1 ❑ BA in History or O BA in CRF (specify field) and Alternative B2 ❑ BA in History or O BA in CRF (specify field) and ❑ Two years full-time experience in ❑ Substantial contribution through history (check appropriate boxes research and publication to body of below and attach explanation and Scholarly knowledge in history dates) (attach explanation) _research _writing _teaching _interpretation _other (specify) ❑ With a professional institution (specify institution) _academic institution _historical organization/agency _museum _other professional institution To meet the standards in this discipline you must be able to check either a big box or a big circle, and all the smaller boxes under that alternative. One year = 12 months. Full-time = 35-40 hours per week. A year of professional experience need not consist of a continuous year of full-time work, but may be made up of discontinuous periods of full-time or part-time work adding up to the equivalent period. CRF = Closely Related Field; field closely related to this or other discipline in historic preservation (Urban or Regional Planning, American Studies, Historic Preservation, Art History, Architecture, Material Culture, Landscape Architecture, or Folklore). Coursework should be evaluated if disciplir}g obviously related. U ,ii If is not always or . L r1LJD1c!"XTF r di 10RIC) Related Experience Job Title: Planning Manager CITY OF LA QUINTA, 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: Architectural 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 govemments 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 350 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. 024 37 do cd.001 t`uRtcT1NTz 1._ 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 Commission, 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 for 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 UNIVERSrN, Ft. Collins, CO Bachelor of Arts. Historic Preservation, 1982 Q2 38 dmcaooi RESUME OF: STANLEY B. SAWA 75-258 La Cresta Drive Palm Desert, CA 92211-3100 (760)777-7064 - Business (760)773-9705 - Home Fn11�AT70N: 1969 - 1972 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Degree: Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning 1966 - 1968 Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA Degree: Associate of Arts in Architecture EXPERIENCE: 5/89 - Present CITY OF LA QUINTA - Community Development Department 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 * Staff support for Historic Preservation Commission, Architecture: and Landscaping Review Committee and former Design Review Board and Planning Manager. * Assists in the preparation and administration of the City General Plan and other specific plans. * Supervise revisions to the Zoning Code. * Supervises processing of applications for projects. * Supervises and/or performs major research studies. * Directs and assists in investigations and recommends actions on petitions. for zoning and various applications. * Assists in general administration of the Community Development Department. 12/88 - 5/89 CITY OF MORENO VALLEY - PLANNING DEPARTMENT 23119 Cottonwood, Moreno Valley, CA Lead responsibility for landscape design review of proposed project. Staff supervision for preparation of city-wide landscape design guidelines. Prepare written reports on various planning matters. 02a RESUME STANLEY B. SAWA * Prepare staff reports on conditional use permits, plot plans, zone changes, etc. * Make presentations to the Planning Commission. * Research and analyze land use data and trends. * Confer with public, architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, and engineers regarding city development policies and standards. Supervision of Assistant Planners. 4/86 - 12/88 RONALD GREGORY & ASSOCIATES 73-960 Highway 111, Ste. 2, Palm Desert, CA 92260 * Designing and drafting of landscape designs. * Drafting of irrigation systems. * Job Captain in charge of coordination of projects,from conceptual design to working drawing. * Preparation of landscape specifications. * Field observation to insure compliance of landscape installation with plans. * Site plan design and studies. 1/81- 4/86 CITY OF PALM DESERT Department Of Environmental Services - Planning Division 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 PRINCIPAL PLANNMB Assumes lead supervisory responsibility for major planning programs as assigned; to perform difficult and complex professional staff work; to assist in the coordination of day-to-day departmental planning activities; and to do related work as assigned. Duties include: * Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities. * Participate in the conduct of complex studies relating to the social, economic and physical development of the community. * Assist in coordinating a program of staff assistance to the Planning Commission, Redevelopment Agency and other commissions and committees in planning matters. * Make authoritative interpretations of applicable nd procedures and policies. * Develop and recommend departmental policies and procedures and assist in implementing policies and procedures upon their approval. 02 7 �X STANLEY B. SAWA RESUME * Staff representative for Coachella Valley Association of Governments Technical Planners and Environment Committees. * Prepare and present complex planning related reports to the Planning Commission, City Council and other boards, committees and comnissions. * Assist in budget preparation and administration. * Supervision of Associate and Assistant Planners. 4ng -1181 CITY OF PALM DESERT Assist in identification and development of planning alternatives, policies, and strategies in Department of Environmental Services (Planning Division). Charged with primary staff support for City Design Review Board, primary duties related to current planning (project proposals and architectural critique) and Zoning Ordinance administration. Duties include: * Staff support for Design Review Board. * Supervision of Planning Assistant and Planning Draftsman. * Preparation and presentation of reports to Architectural Review Board, Planning Commission, and City Council. * Zoning Ordinance administration including Sign Ordinance. * Consult with public and private individuals on planning matters. * Special reports related to current planning (Annexations, Ordinance Amendments). 6n3 - 4ng TORRANCE CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503 Assist Division Head in identification and development of planning alternatives, policies and strategies in the Development Review Division (Zoning and Environmental Review); research, analyze, and prepare reports to City Council, Planning Commission and various committees; conduct presentations to various governmental groups; meet and consult with public and private interests on planning matters; act as Division Head in absence of supervisor. Duties include: Zoning and Hillside Ordinance Administration. 028 STANLEY B. SAWA RESUME * Preparation of staff reports on zoning and related matters (zone changes, cup's, subdivisions, variances, general plan amendments). * Implementation of CEQA (Negative Declarations) * Presentation of reports to City Council and Planning Commission Meetings. * Supervision of CETA employees and Planning Technician. * Critique of proposed private developments. 12/72 - 6/73 CITY OF OCEANSIDE - PLANNING DEPARTMENT 704 Third Street, Oceanside, CA Duties included preparation of staff reports to Planning Commission and City Council, performed graphic and rafting assignments; completed miscellaneous planning and zoning studies, administer Zoning Ordinance and various State laws. MEMBERSHIP & ACTIVITIES: 1971 - Present Member of American Planning Association 1971-1973 Member of American Society of Planners 1984 -1986 Board of Directors - Family YMCA of the Desert BEEERENCES: Personal and professional references are available and will be sent: upon request. 029 REC£1'1ED `97 JUN 9 R" 9 25 ity of La Quinta ily r Lk QU;t{',A Gil C L£ tK Application to Serve On June 5, 1997 Historic Preservation Commission Name: Barbara J. Irwin Home Address: 44-065 Camino La Cresta, La Quints, CA 92253-3950 Telephone: (Home) 360-9851 Length of Residence in La Quints: 6 years Attendance of Historic Preservation Commission Meetings: April and May 1997 Biographical sketch, including education, work experience, civic involvement and other background. My participation in City affairs has been consistent and vatied during the: past four years. This involvement began with Ordinance 242, the Consistency Ordinance for partially built -out developments, and has continued through the recent RV Ordinance. I was the only woman to serve on the RV ad hoc committee. I am presently finishing a three-year appointment to the Human Services Commission. I was elected Chairperson of that Commission for each of the three years that I served. I presently hold the volunteer position of Museum Director for the La Quinta Historical Museum. Describe your knowledge of the functions, regulations, duties and procedures of the La Quints Historic Commission. I have read and understand the Ordinance for the Historic Preservation Commission and am able to work within the discipline of that ordinatice. I believe: that I can contribute to this Commission. Three members of the Commission 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. Please explain which specific discipline qualifies you for appointment. N/A 030 Two members of the Commission 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. Please explain your special interest/experience/knowledge as a lay member. My application is for a lay position of this Commission. My involvement with the La Quinta Historical Museum requires me to do a great deal of research and I enjoy it very much. We are very fortunate to live in an area that is so rich in history, visible and not so visible. I sometimes feel I'm in a snowball that keeps getting bigger and bigger. The more I learn, the more I want to learn. What specific attitudes, skills and/or expertise do you think you have which would enhance the work of the Historic Preservation Commission? I possess organizational skills and an appetite for knowledge. I am able to get along with most people and am a willing team member. I look forward to serving on the Historic Preservation Commission. I feel that knowledge of the past enables us to enrich our lives. The protection of the past should be important to all of us. 031 Michael H. Mitchell 38 Lucerne Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 BIOGRAPHICAL S?E-TCH: Education: BA History 1973 BA Anthro 1974 Long Beach State Long Beach State MA Anthro 1984 Long Beach State Professional Organizations: U.S., Latin American & Russian Histories Concentration in. Archaeology Focus on Southern California Coastal Prehistory Member of the Society of Professional Archaeologist since 1.985 - Certified in Field Studies Cofounder and member of the Coachella Valley Archaeological Society Employment History: 1976-1977 Archaeologist for the BLM, Surprise Resource Area (Great Basin Archaeology) 1978-1984 Graduate student, Cal. State Long Beach 1983 Field Archaeologist (excavation and inventory) for James Brock & Paul Langenwalter in Riverside County 1984-1987 Field Director for Scientific Resource Surveys Inc., Huntington Beach. Supervised inventory and excavations throughout southern California. !987-1999 Staff archaeologist for the Palm Springs Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management. Responsible for inventories, review of archaeological reports for federal actions and lead for their cultural resource program. Initiated section. 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act consultations with the California. office of Historic Preservation. Coordinated Native American consultations and inquires. January 31, 1999 Retired 032 KNOWLEDGE OF LA QUINTA HISTORIC COMMISSION Commission cc.miments on city planning and other actions which might impact the rich historic and prehistoric environment of the City of La Quinta. Endeavors to'educate the public concerning La Quinta's historic heritage. Makes recommendations for the preservation of historic landmarks. . QUALIFIED DISCIPLINE AND EXPERTISE My extensive background in cultural resource management satisfying both the California Environmental Quality Act when I was employed in the private sector and the National Historic Preservation Act when I was employed by the Bureau of Land Management. I have backgrounds both in archaeology and history. I also have extensive experience in associating with local Native American tribes. I have extensive, knowledge of the local archaeology, both historic and prehistoric. I also have been involved in nominating eligble archaeological sites to the National Register of Historic Places. 033 MARIA L. PUENTE 78-620 Forbes Circle La Quinta, CA. 92253 # (760) 345-4411 EXPERIENCE 1990-98: Bilingual Elementary and Secondary Teacher. Desert Sands Unified School District, California, USA. 1993, 1996: Teacher for the G.A.T.E. (Gifted and Talented Education) Program Taught Music and Spanish at the elementary level, at Desert Sands Unified School District. 1988-90: "History of Music' Teacher at High School Level in Madrid, Spain. 1986: "Solfeggio' Music Substitute Teacher at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Madrid, Spain. 1983: University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain. Practicing 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). Fn fAnON 1999: University of Redlands, CA. M.B.A. candidate. 1997: U.C.R. (University of California, Riverside.) Certificate in the Education for the Gifted and Talented 1996: U.C.R. (University of California, Riverside.) Certificate for the Study of the Multiple Intelligences. 1995: California Professional Clear Teaching Credential: - Multiple Subjects (Grades k-5). . Single Subject (Spanish), Grades 9-12. - BCLAD (Spanish) Professional Clear Credential.. 034 1993: Canadian Studies Seminar. organized by the Ministry of Education of Toronto (Ontario) and the Foreign Affairs Ministry. 1993.92.95: Attended C.A.B.E. (California Association for Bilingual Education) Congress. in San Francisco and Anaheim. California. 1990: Presentation to the XXIII International University Congress in Madrid, Spain, on "Musical Dissonances at the ettd of the Present Milenium", which was later published by the University Complutense of Madrid. Spain.. 1989: Presentation to the XXH International University Congress in Rom, Italy, on "Music during the French Revolution", which was later published By the University Complutense of Madrid, Spain 1988: University Complutense of Madrid, Spaim Institute of Educational Sciences: Certificate of Pedagogical Competence. 1987: University Complutense of Madrid, Spain. M.A., Double Major in History and Art. 1989: Royal Conservatory of Music, Madrid, Spain. Superior Degree in Classical Piano. Superior Degree in Chamber Music. E &T9e ACTIVITIES 1997: Reappointed as a member of the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission, La Quinta, California. SOULS. Languages: Spanish, English, limited Italian and beginning French and Getman. Computers: Proficient in Apple Macintosh and IBM PC progtattts. Pit: Played in numerous piano concerts, social occasions and in Musical Plays. 1989-97: France, Italy, England, Mexico, Canada (Ontario and Quebec), Guatemala. Puerto Rico, British and U.S. Virgin Islands and in the U.S. California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Vermont, New York And Hawaii: 035 80®EBT & WBIGffr 53-795 Eisenhmw Drive - la Qumla, CA 9= Fax 76D•771-1611 - Home Phone 7OD45640393 I am a personable, proactive individual with experience in many fields. I am dedicated to my profession and my community, and enjoy networking in both. FDIICAT ION 1966 Judge Memorial High School - Salt Lake City, Utah General and College Preparatory studies 1970 University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah Major: Political Science Minor: Economics Major Study: Urban Affairs and Political Geography Degree: BS - Political Science 1994 - Present Commercial Sales Lead &Manager of the Southernn CA Commercial Sales Team, Color Spot Nurseries The nations largest nursery operation. Duties include sales management, creation of regional harvest plans, and heading up annual and perennial plant sales to golf courses, homeowners associations, hotels and the landscape industry though out Southern California. 1991-1994 Sales Manager, Sunnydunes Nursery and Turf Large wholesale nursery and plant grower in the Coachella Valley. Duties included coordination with homeowners associations and golf courses on bi -annual color change outs. 1989 -1991 University Housing Grounds Manager/Landscape Foreman, University Of Utah 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 schedules. Planned and projected yearlY operating budgets. Coordinated and completed new landscaping Projects, and worked with other departments in planning and completing special projects. Owner, Co -Owner, and Owner/Operator of the following businesses: Wright Landscaping Service (Landscaping and I#Wgadm Company) W-L Steel Erection (Structural Steel Erection Company) South Seas, Ltd (Imports/Exports) 1 036 191EK & WRIRRi S}795 Eisenhower Drive - La Quints, cA l3= Fax 760-771-1811 — Hwm Phone 7606644= • Art History • Photography • Reading and writing • Golf • Commissioner - La Quinta Historical Preservation Commission • Member of the Board - California Community Association Institutes • Member of California Association of Community Managers • Member of Hr-Lo Desert Golf Course Superintendents Association • President of the Board - Friends of La Quints Library • Member of La Quinta Arts Foundation Roundtable West La Quinta Historical Society 2 037 To: Leslie Mouriquand FAX From: 3-29-00 6:32ain p. 1 of 5 PRESERVATION ADVOCATE na k1l i IN M NEWS NATIONAL TRUST r,HisTORIc PRESERVATION March 28, 2000, Vol. 4 in this issue ... Feature Stories: ♦ CARA Bill Vote Anticipated Prior to Easter Break in House O Permanent Funding Bill Introduced in Senate -- Bingaman Introduces the "Conservation and Stewardship Act of 2000" (S. 2181) ♦ National Trust Testifies in Support of Hunt House Bill ♦ Senators Levin and Murkowski Ready to introduce Historic Lighthouses Bill ♦ Michigan Lighthouse Project Up and Running Legislative Updates: *Historic Homeownership Tax Credit Status Report *House Passes Property Rights Bill ♦ Prop 12 Victory in California Announcements: ♦ Enhancements News from Texas ♦ STPP Releases New Transportation Repert CARA Bill Vote Anticipated Prior to Easter Break in House The House is expected to vote on H.P.. 701, the''Conservation and Reinvestment Act" (CARA), prior to the congressional Easter Recess which begins on April 17t". H.R. 701 would provide full and permanent funding of $100 million annually for the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) from the sale of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas leases The HPF finances the national preservation program, including the State Historic Preservation Offices, Tribal preservation programs, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Save America's Treasures program CARA has 315 cosponsors to date and enough momentum and bipartisan support to pass t-ie House The CARA companion bill, S- 2123, was introduced by Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) in the Senate on February 29" and has 9 cosponsors to date. Another measure, S. 2181, the "Conservation and Stewardship Act of 2000" (CASA), which was introduced by Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) on March 6'" CASA would fully fund the HPF at $150 million annually, of which $75 million would be allocated to the states. Of the remaining $75 million, $15 million would be for the protection of Civil War battlefields and $50 million would be available for matching grants for historic preservation (ef which $30 million would be designed for "bricks and mortar' projects that preserve endangered historic properties). S. 2181 also creates a "National Park System Resource Protection Fund" which would provide $200 million in annual funding to protect significant natural, cultural or historical resources that are threatened by activities occurring inside and outside of national park boundaries. The National Trust supports both the CARA and CASA full funding proposals and their sustained commitment to the preservation of our historic built environment, which cannot be achieved without stable and permanent funding for the HPF. The Trust will advocate for the higher funding levels for historic; preservation proposed in S 2181 as the CARA and CASA bills move forward in the legislative process National Trust Testifies in Support of Hunt House Legislation National Trust Vice President and General Counsel Paul Edmondson testified before the Senate Subcommittee on National Parks, Historic Preservation, and Recreation on March 8t" in support of S 1910, legislation to permit the National Park Service to acquire the Hunt House — located in Waterloo, New York — as part of the Women's Rights National Historical Park The National Trust and the Trust for Preservaton Advocate News, Mamh 28, 2000, Vol. 4 Page' 038 63-29-66 04: 25 RECEIVED FROM:NATIONAL TAU5T FOR H P.01 To: Leslie Mouriquand FAX From: 3-29-00 6:32ain P. 2 of S Public Land acquired the Hunt House in May 1999 at public auction to secure the opportunity for preserving the property for public interpretation as part of the Women's Rights National Historical Park The Hunt House dates from 1830 and was the home of Quaker abolitionist Jane Hunt and her husband, Richard Hunt, who were active in the reform community that emerged in western New York in the 1830s and 1840s. The House has particular historical significance to the nation because of its connection with a signal event in the history of the women's rights movement a meeting held on July 9, 1848, at which Jane Hunt, El12abeth Cady Stanton, Mary Ann M'Clintock, Lucretia Mott, and Martha Wright planned the first women's rights convention, which took place 10 days later in Seneca Falls, New York. The convention was attended by more than 200 people and marked the beginning of the movement for women's rights. The National Trust took title to the Hunt House on January 181h of this year, and now serves as interim owner of the property, pending enactment of S. 1910. Senators Levin and Murkowski Ready to introduce H&toric Lighthouses Bill Senators Carl Levin (D-MI) Frank Murkowskl (R-AK) are planning to introduce a bill that would amend the National Historic Preservation Act for the purpose of establishing a national historic lighthouse preservation program. If enacted, the measure would establishing a process for identifying and selecting eligible entities — including nonprofits —to which a historic light station could be conveyed 'for education, park, recreation, cultural, or historic preservation purposes-" If enacted, the Levin/Murkowski bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct the following activities as part of a historic light station program: • collect and disseminate information concerning historic light stations, including historic lighthouses and associated structures, • foster educational programs relating to the history, practice, and contribution to society of histori light stations • sponsor or conduct research and study into the history of light stations', • maintain a listing of historic light stations, and • assess the effectiveness of the program regarding the conveyance of historic light stations. The Levin/Murkowski bill also outlines strict terms of conveyance that ensure that any Federal aid to navigation is unimpeded and that an eligible entity maintain the lighthouse structure "at its own cost and expense." An eligible entity would also be required "make the historic light station available for education, park, recreation, cultural or historic preservation purposes for the general public" and would be forbidden from selling, conveying, assigning, exchanging, encumbering or conducting commercial activities at a historic light station without approval by the Secretary of the Interior. Michigan Lighthouse Project Up and Running The Michigan Lighthouse Project officially opened for business this past fall with a full-time professional staff coordinator and a $3.2 million budget for project operations and lighthouse grants from government and private sector sources. The launch of the Lighthouse Project capped two years of intensive effort by the National Trust's Midwest Regional Office to help save 77 historic Michigan lighthouses and associated historic structures that were being relinquished by the U.S. Coast Guard. The mission of the Lighthouse Project is to ensure the appropriate stewardship of these irreplaceable historic maritime structures and assisting new owners and lessees through the federal disposal process. Preseiratien Adw ate Al March 24 2000, Vol 4 Page 2 ,)39 03-29-00 64:27 RECEIVED FROM:NATIONAL TRUST FOR H P.02 To: Leslie Mouriquand FAX From: 3-29-00 6:32an p, 3 of 5 Funding for the Lighthouse Project fell into place last fall when Michigan's Governor, John Fngler (R), supported a $3 million appropriation for lighthouses in the state budget With key funding secured local governments, friends groups, and other potential owners and long-term lassoes can now access the Project's initiatives for information and support, including: a data base of information on Michigan's 120 lighthouses, an information clearinghouse; stewardship seed grants; capital improvement grants, and education, training and technical assistance. For further information on the Michigan Lighthouse Project, contact the National Trust's Midwest Regional Office at 312-939-5547. LEG/SLANVE UPDATES Historic Homeownership Tax Credit Status Report The House Ways and Means Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing on March 21`r on H.R. 815, the "American Community Renewal Act of 1999," a bill sponsored by Rep. J.C. Watts (R-OK). H. R. 815 could be a potential legislative vehicle for passing the historic homeownership tax credit in the House. Rep. Amo Houghton (R-NY), the chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight, mentioned the "Historic Homeownership Assistance Act" (H.R. 1172/S, 664) in his opening remarks regarding incentives for community revitalization of distressed communities. In addition, Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) questioned the acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy, Jonathan Talisman, about the Administration's supporl for renewal incentives. Talisman supported the community revitalization goals of the historic homeownership tax credit, but did express some "concerns with targeting" of the credit. The National Trust continues to advocate for including the homeownership tax credit as part of any tax bill that is considerd by the House and Senate. Visits have been made to key congressional supporters of the tax credit and to members of the tax -writing committees who might champion the tax credit in any future conference negotiations on a tax bill. Preservation advocates are urged to contact their Members of Congress and ask them to support and cosponsor the "Historic Homeownership Assistance Act." Visit our Legislative Action Center at http'l/congress.nw.do us/nthhp and click on "Issues and Legislation." Follow the link on' Legislative Alerts and Updates" to see our briefing on the homeownership tax credit and determine if your Member of Congress is a already a cosponsor. If not, return to the top of the brief and type in your zip code in the "Take Action Now" box to send an e-mail letter to your Member(s) of Congress. House Passes Property Rights Bill; Senate Consideration l/niikeiy The House of Representatives passed H.R. 2372, the "Private Property Rights Implementation Act" by a vote of 226-182 on March 16" The National Trust opposes enactment of H.R. 2372 because: 1. it would encourage premature property rights or "takings" federal lawsuits that bypass state courts and local zoning and land use dispute resolution procedures, as well as undermine and threaten the traditional role of state and local land use planning and decision making affecting historic preservation and cultural resources, 2 it would use the threat of premature, costly federal court litigation to coerce small communities into approving projects that will harm neighboring homeowners, the environment, and historic resources, and 3. the power of locally -elected officials and the weight of public participation in local land use planning would be substantially diminished if H.R. 2372 is enacted. Pnesef wation Adwocate News, March 29, 2WO, Vol d Page 3 0 rt o 63-29-60 64: 25 RECEIVED FROM:NATIONAL TRUST FOR H P•03 To: Leslie Mouriquand FAX From: 3-29-00 6:32am p. 4 of 5 Fortunately, the prospects for H R. 2372 passing in the Senate are bleak Property rights advocates admit that they do not expect any action from the Senate, especially in light of a threat by the Clinton Administration to veto the bill. Preservation advocates should remain vigilant, however, should the bill be brought up suddenly in the Senate. Stay tuned for advocacy alerts on this issue. HPF Reauthorization Bill Placed on Senate Calendar The Senate Energy Committee reported out H.R. 834, a bill to reauthorize the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) at $150 million annually through 2005, on March 9". The HPF finances the national preservation program, including the State Historic Preservation Offices, Tribal preservation programs, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Save America's Treasures Program If enacted, H.R. 834 would also codify Executive Order 13006, which requires Federal agencies to first consider historic buildings in downtown areas and central business districts when siting Federal facilities. The bill also authorizes the National Trust to continue being eligible to receive federal grant assistance H.R. 834 has already passed the House and has been placed on the Senate Calendar. The National Trust is confident that the Senate will pass H.R. 834 and move the bill quickly to conference. The HPF has been without an authorization since the end of fiscal year 1997. Preservationists Win Big in California with Prop 12 Victory The Public Policy Department activated its grass roots network in California to help the Western Regional Office's campaign to pass Proposition 12 on the March 7" ballot. The voters responded with an overwhelming victory for the $2 1 billion general obligation bond which dedicates $10 million to the California Heritage Fund, which will be available as statewide grants for the "acquisition, development, rehabilitation, restoration and interpretation of historical and archeological resources." Prop 12 also provides roughly a half -billion dollars for investment in state parks, including historic preservation projects that include: acquisition of real properties, completion of deferred maintenance projects, expansion of interpretive facilities, and curation of archeological and paleontological resources. ANNOUNCEWENTS Enhancements News horn Texas The Texas Historical Commission reports that in the latest round of enhancement projects selected by the Texas Department of Transportation , there are 63 historic preservation projects or projects closely related to preservation that will receive a total of $59,022,297, as long as the project sponsors are able to enter into a contract with TexDot by January 27, 2001. The projects represent 46% of the $128 million that was awarded. The Texas Historical Commission had taken the lead early in 1999 in forming a coalition of preservationists, including Preservation Texas and representatives of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to advocate tar enhancement program rules that encourage a wide variety of eligible projects and treat historic preservation proposals fairly. The coalition also worked hard to promote the submission of good applications. Texas preservationists made a great deal of progress with this hard and well -fought advocacy campaign. For more information about the Texas effort or about how you can work with your state transportation agency to have an enhancements program where historic preservation is an equal partner, contact the Public Policy Department at 202-588-6255 or policy@nthp.org. Pk eseiretf Adw aie Ni Narrb 24 2000, Vol. 4 Page t U4i 03-29-00 64: 29 RECEIVED FROM:NATIONAL TRUST FOR H P.04 To: Leslie tiouriquand FAX From: 3-29-00 1 p. 5 of 5 57PP Re/eases New Transportation Report The Surface Transportation Policy Project (STPP) has released "Changing Direction: Federal Transportation Spending in the 1990s," the first -ever comprehensive analysis of more than 360,000 federally -funded transportation projects undertaken in the 1990s. The analysis by STPP shows that during the mid-1990s, state spending of federal funds expanded to support a wider variety of transportation options and boosted funding for road repair However, the report also shows that in the last two years, the portion of federal spending for new roads grew 21 percent, while spending on other transportation modes fell by 19 percent. This changed occurred as federal transportation spending reached a record level of $33 billion In one year. The full report, along with state fact sheets, is available on the Internet at )imlw.transact org. For further information or questions contact STPP at 202-466-2636 or stpp(Fb;transact.or8,. Preservation Advocate News is published on a bi-weekly basis by the National Trust$ Department of Public Policy and distributed via facsimile and e-mail to its grass roots advocacy network. Foreign up information contact. National Trust for Historic Preservation, Department of Public Policy, 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, N W., Washington, DC 20036, 202-588-6254 (phone), 202-5811 (fax), policy(c2ini orq (e-mall). To sign up directly for e-mail delivery, visit httplUcongress. nw.deuslnthp and click on "Action E-List," Richard Moe, President Kathryn Higgins, Vice President for Public Policy Staff Writers. Carl Wolf, Dan Costello ------------------------- Preservation Adwicate News, Ranch 28, 2009, Vol 4 Pages ri 4 a 93-29-00 0 4 : 2 9 RECEIVED FROM:NATIONAL TRUST FOR H P.05 MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: MAY 15, 2000 J SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS A presentation will be given by Roberta Greenwood, Greenwood and Associates, regarding the preparation of Guidelines for the Curation of Archaeological Resources. 2. A draft narrative for a plaque will be presented by the Historical Society regarding for Hacienda del Gato at the Tradition.