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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
The Regular Meeting to be held in the Study Session Room at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
AUGUST 19, 2010
3:00 P.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 2010-003
CALL TO ORDER:
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
C. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
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 Minutes for April 15, 2010
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V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. CLG Grant Update
B. Tour Brochure Update
C. Recap of California Preservation Conference — Grass Valley/Nevada City,
California — May 12-15, 2010.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
Vill. PLANNING STAFF ITEMS
A. Discussion regarding Work Program for Fiscal Year 2010/201 1 .
(Discussion materials will be provided at the meeting.)
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the
foregoing agenda for the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission meeting of Thursday,
August 19, 2010, was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-495 Calle
Tampico, and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office, on Thursday, August
12, 2010.
DATED: August 12, 2010
CAROLLKER, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
A Regular meeting held in the Study Session Room
at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
April 15, 2010
This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 3:04
p.m. by Chairperson Redmon who asked for the roll call.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
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Present: Commissioners Maria Puente, Archie Sharp, Allan
Wilbur, Robert Wright, and Chairperson Peggy
Redmon.
Staff
Present: Planning Manager David Sawyer and Secretary
Monika Radeva
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: None
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente/Wilbur to
approve the minutes of January 21, 2010, as submitted. Unanimously
approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. CLG Grant Update: Discussion of application for 2010 Certified Local
Government Grant
Planning Manager David Sawyer presented the information contained
in the staff report, a copy of which is on file with the Planning
Department.
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Commissioner Wright said he believed the City of La Quinta had
received a grant when completing the original Historic Records Survey.
Planning Manager Sawyer replied he knew the City had received a
grant for the update of the original Historic Records Survey.
Commissioner Puente asked what the timeframe was to have the
grant application approved and submitted. Staff replied it was April
26, 2010.
Commissioner Puente asked who would be responsible for completing
the update. Planning Manager Sawyer replied a variety of parties
would be involved and referenced the last page of the staff report
which included a breakdown of the different components of the
update.
Commissioner Puente asked who would decide what Consultant to
use. Staff replied the Planning Department would make that decision,
but all of these details would be addressed at a later time, if and after,
the City received the grant.
Planning Manager Sawyer explained the posting, bidding, review, and
decision processes used to select a Consulting firm.
CommissionerWilbur asked if the staff report provided for the meeting
was the complete grant application. Staff replied it was not the actual
grant application, but rather a summary of what the application
included, such as the Commissioners' resumes, etc.
Commissioner Sharp asked about the amount of the grant. Staff
explained how the grant amount was calculated in relation to the
State's yearly budget.
Commissioner' Wright asked if the City would have to pay for the
remainder of the balance. Staff replied the difference would be
covered through staff's time.
Commissioner Puente asked if the Commission needed to vote on this
item. Staff replied the item was merely informational for the
Commission, but that it would be presented to the City Council for
their review and consideration during the meeting of April 20, 2010.
Planning Manager Sawyer said Planning Department staff was working
on the Tour Brochure with the assistance of Community Services staff
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and would present an update to the Commission during the next
regularly scheduled meeting.
B. California Preservation Conference — Discussion of accommodations,
travel, and Conference agenda.
Planning Manager Sawyer distributed the California Preservation
Conference travel folders and explained the information they
contained.
Planning Manager Sawyer commended Executive Secretary Carolyn
Walker for her exceptional efforts in preparing the folders and ensuring
that all details were taken care of.
General discussion followed regarding the travel arrangements —
carpooling to the airport, limited layover periods, car rental, hotel
accommodations, Conference venue location, and class schedules.
Staff explained that if the Commissioners were interested in attending
any additional classes, they could attend at their own expense. The
Commissioners could either make those arrangements when they
arrived at the Conference or they could contact Executive Secretary
Carolyn Walker to have ,the reservations made in advance.
Commissioner Wright thanked the City for approving the budget and
allowing the Commissioners to attend the Historic Preservation
Conference in this difficult economic environment.
Commissioner Redmon asked staff for direction on how to recognize
which of the classes and workshops listed on the Conference schedule
required payment. Staff explained the differences as noted in the
class schedule.
General discussion followed regarding some of the classes listed on
the Conference schedule and timely arrival at the airport.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None.
VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Quarterly Attendance Update.
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Commissioner Redmon asked if staff could give the Commissioners an
update on their term expiration and application renewal process. Staff
replied the Commissioners would be notified via e-mail.
Commissioner Puente inquired about the Commission's summer schedule.
Commissioners discussed the possibility of upcoming projects and agreed to
go dark during the month of July.
VIII. PLANNING STAFF ITEMS: None
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Puente/Sharp to adjourn this Meeting of the Historic
Preservation Commission to the next Meeting to be held on May 20,
2010. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was
adjourned on April 15, 2010,, at 3:34 p.m. Unanimously approved.
Submitted by
Monika Radeva
Secretary
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