2011 01 20 HPC MinutesMINUTES
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
January 20, 2011
This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 3:03
p.m. by Chairman Wright.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Present: Commissioners Maria Puente, Peggy Redmon,
Archie Sharp, Allan Wilbur, and Chairman Robert
Wright
Absent: None
Staff
Present: Planning Manager David Sawyer, Principal Planner
Wallace Nesbit, Assistant Planner Yvonne Franco,
and Secretary Monika Radeva
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PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente /Wilbur to
approve the minutes of November 18, 2010, as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
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BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Paleontologic Sensitivity Assessment Report — Tentative Tract Map
36279 — a request of Pedcor Commercial Development for an 11 tract
map located at the southwest corner of Avenue 51 and Madison
Street.
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Principal Planner Wallace Nesbit presented the information contained
in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the "Planning
Department.
Commissioner Wilbur asked what measures were in place to monitor
disturbances. Staff replied it would be up to the tribal monitor's
discretion to identify if there have been any disturbances and to
investigate them further if necessary. Staff explained the tribal
monitor would determine what areas needed to be monitored during
the grading process based on the approved grading plan.
There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Puente /Redmon to adopt" Minute Motion 2011-001,
approving the Paleontologic Sensitivity . Assessment Report for
Tentative Tract Map 36279, as submitted. Unanimously approved.
B. Introduction and La Quinta Historical Society Update from Linda
Williams, President
Chairman Wright introduced Linda Williams, President of the La Quinta
Historical Society (LQHS) and asked for an update.
Ms. Williams said the Historic Preservation Commission and the LQHS
used to be the one and the same at the beginning. She said when the
La Quinta Museum used to be a historical museum only, the LQHS
was responsible for managing it. However, since it had become a
cultural museum as well, it was now managed by Museum Manager
Johanna Wickman.
Ms. Williams passed out the LQHS mission statement and newsletter.
She noted the letter announced the museum's current exhibits as well
as any upcoming events and programs. She explained the LQHS was
still closely involved with the museum's activities, it conferred with
the Museum Manager regarding the exhibits and programs offered,
was in charge of maintaining the historical collection, and raised funds
for the museum that are used for exhibits as well as for purchasing
archives. LQHS goal was to educate the community, provide
programs, and ensure the history of the community was available to
the public. She said the current exhibit at the museum was a dinosaur
exhibit which would remain for approximately six months and would
open on February 4, 2011.
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Ms. Williams said the Museum held open house events October
through April on the first Friday of the month, from 5:00 p.m. until
7:00 p.m., and there was no admission charge. She gave an overview
of the last two events and what was to follow in the upcoming
months.
Ms. Williams said that at the request of the LQHS board, Chairman
Wright had spoken at one of the board meetings, as the board felt that
both organizations had common interests and goals, and wanted to
find out in what ways they could help and support one another for
current and future projects.
Ms. Williams said she was very pleased that the HPC had invited her
to speak at the meeting and was looking forward to partnering in any
way possible.
Discussion followed regarding the opening of the La Quinta Museum
and its history, the walking tour, obtaining plaques to mark the
historical sites in the city, school programs that are place to educate
children, story time at the Museum, etc. Staff explained the
difference between the La Quinta Historical Resources Survey and the
Historic Register, and the qualifying criteria and process for local,
state, and national levels. Discussion followed regarding several
qualifying sites within the city and identifying the La Quinta Cove as a
historic district.
Chairman Wright said the Commission was looking forward in
partnering and working together with the LQHS as well as the La
Quinta Museum.
Ms. Williams gave a brief overview of the museum's upcoming events
and activities over the next several months. She said the second level
of the museum was taken by the dinosaur exhibit, but the lower level
always displayed historical information and artifacts.
Chairman Wright said the next Historical Preservation Commission
Meeting was scheduled to be held at the La Quinta Museum on
February 17, 2011.
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VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
A. Discussion regarding the 2011 California Preservation Conference - Santa
Monica, California - May 15 -18, 2011.
Staff said the Commission will be provided with the class schedule and
Conference information during the next regularly scheduled meeting and
the Commissioners will be asked to confirm their attendance at that
time, so that staff can make the necessary arrangements and travel
reservations.
Discussion followed regarding possible travel arrangements.
VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Quarterly Attendance Update.
VIII. PLANNING STAFF ITEMS:
A. Copy of 2009 -2010 CLG Annual Report.
Discussion followed regarding possible events and receptions that could
be held at some of the historic sites to educate people and promote the
different programs and activities the city, the LQHS, and the Museum are
working on in order to attract resident support.
Commissioner Puente asked who was responsible for the General Plan
Update, and for an update on the curation project, and the Context
Statement.
Staff said the General Plan Update was being handled by city staff with
the consultation services of Terra Nova Planning and Engineering, Inc.
Staff said the other two items would be put on the agenda so that the
Commission could be provided with the relevant update information.
Commissioner Puente asked why the City of La Quinta did not qualify for
the CLG Grant last year. Staff replied that a clear explanation was not
provided. Staff said there would be a discussion regarding the possibility
of submitting two separate applications for the CLG Grant and
independently targeting the curation project with one of them.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Puente /Redmon to adjourn this Meeting of the Historic
Preservation Commission to the next Meeting to be held on February 17,
2011. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was adjourned
on January 20, 2011, at 4:05 p.m. Unanimously Approved.
Submitted by,
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Monika R deva
Secretary
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