2012 06 21 HPC MinutesHISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission was called to
order at -3:01 p.m. by Chairperson Redmon.
Chairperson Redmon led the Commission into the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Kevin Maevers, Maria Puente, Allan Wilbur, and
Chairperson Peggy Redmon
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager David Sawyer, Principal Planner Andrew
Mogensen, and Secretary Monika Radeva
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion — A motion was made by Commissioners Puente /Wilbur to approve the
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of March 15, 2012, as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Introduction of New Museum Director — Anne Phillips
Planning Manager David Sawyer introduced Anne Phillips, Museum Manager
of the La Quinta Museum.
Mrs. Phillips gave a brief overview of her previous professional experience,
education, and qualifications, including her most recent position held as
Education and Program Director at the Tolerance Education Center, a new
non - profit organization in the City of Rancho Mirage which opened
approximately three years ago. While there she facilitated meetings between
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high school students and, Holocaust survivors, as well as filming the
survivors' stories.
Mrs. Phillips talked about some of the new events and exhibits she was
currently working on.
2. Cultural Resources Element — a request submitted by the City of La Quinta
for the Cultural Resources Element of the General Plan Update 2010
completed by Terra. Nova Planning & Research, Inc., effective city -wide.
Principal Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the information contained in
the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department.
Planning Manager Sawyer noted that the Cultural Resources Element report
was consistent with what had been included in the previous General Plan
Update with very minor changes which were intended to reflect the way the
City's resources were being looked at and preserved.
Chairperson Redmon gave staff a copy of the report that she had edited for
consideration.
Commissioner Maevers expressed an interest in obtaining an electronic copy
of the report for review. Staff replied that one would be e- mailed to him, but
all comments must be received back by 12:00 p.m. on June 22, 2012.
General discussion followed regarding the General Plan Update including
glossary of terms and deadlines for review and editing.
Motion — Minute Motion 2012 -004 was made by Commissioners
Redmon / Maevers approving the Cultural Resources Element as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. Historical Sites Tour Brochure — a request submitted by the City of La
Quinta; effective city -wide.
Planning Manager Sawyer passed out the Historical Sites Tour Brochure to
the Commission and gave an overview of what it included. He explained
that certain historical listings were not identified on the map located at the
back of the brochure because they required private property access.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL - None
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COMMISSIONER ITEMS
• Commissioner Allan Wilbur said this was his last meeting he would be
attending as he was not reapplying as a Commissioner. He thanked his
fellow Commissioners and said it was a pleasure to serve with them.
• Staff and the Commission thanked Commissioner Wilbur for his service and
expressed their best wishes in his new endeavors.
• Commissioner Puente asked if there would be any changes in training
opportunities in the upcoming year. Staff replied the State CPF Conference
would not be included in next year's budget, but that staff would continue to
notify the Commission of any local or on -line training opportunities the
Commission could take advantage of.
PLANNING STAFF ITEMS
• Planning Manager Sawyer said that Mr. Willard (Skip) Morris would be joining
the Commission effective next meeting.
• Planning Manager Sawyer said the digitization of the La Quinta Historic
Resources Survey was nearly complete and the web pages were expected to
be available on -line on the City's website within a couple of months.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Commissioners Wilbur /Puente to
adjourn this meeting at 3:51 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully s mitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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