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2016 02 25 HPC Special MeetingHPC agendas and staff reports are now available on the City's web page: www.la-quinta.org HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL STUDY SESSION ROOM 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta SPECIAL MEETING on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 AT 3:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance PUBLIC COMMENT At this time members of the public may address the Commission on any matter not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. When discussing matters pertaining to prehistoric sites, do not disclose the exact location of the site(s) for their protection. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of November 23, 2015. BUSINESS SESSION 1. Conditional Use Permit 2013-052 submitted by Case and Lisa Swenson for the consideration of a Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey Report prepared by CRM Tech for the Swenson residence located within The Enclave Mountain Estates (77-210 Loma Vista). 2. Development Code Tune Up - Recommendation to eliminate Chapter 2.35 Historic Preservation Commission from the City of La Quinta Municipal Code. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETNG AGENDA 1 FEBRUARY 25, 2016 CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS COMMISSIONER ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Historic March 17, 2016, commencing at 3:00 p.m 495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. Preservation Commission will be held on at the La Quinta Study Session Room, 78- DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Wanda Wise -Latta, Executive Assistant, of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the Historic Preservation Commission meeting was posted on the inside entry to the Council Chamber at 78-495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin boards at 78-630 Highway 111, and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on February 19, 2016. DATED: February 18, 2016 WANDA WISE-LATTA, Executive Assistant City of La Quinta, California PUBLIC NOTICES The La Quinta City Study Session Room is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk's office at 777-7123, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the Commission, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk's office at 777-7123. A one (1) week notice is required. If background material is to be presented to the Commission during a Historic Preservation Commission meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the Executive Assistant for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Commission regarding any item(s) on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Community Development Department's counter at City Hall located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETNG AGENDA 2 FEBRUARY 25, 2016 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2015 CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 4:04 p.m. by Chairperson Maevers. PRESENT: Commissioners Leila Namvar, Peggy Redmon, Linda Williams and Chairperson Kevin Maevers ABSENT: None VACANCIES: One STAFF PRESENT: Principal Planner Wally Nesbitt, Executive Assistant Wanda Wise - Latta, and Administrative Technician Dianne Hansen Commissioner Redmon led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed APPROVAL OF MINUTES `- Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Redmon/Namvar to approve the Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of September 10, 2015, as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. Review of Draft Annual 2015/2016 Work Program. Principal Planner Wally Nesbitt presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Redmon/Williams approving the Annual 2015/2016 Work Program as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 1 NOVEMBER 23, 2015 2. Review of the 2014/2015 Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report. Principal Planner Wally Nesbitt presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Redmon/Williams approving the submittal of the 2014/2015 CLG Annual Report as proposed. Motion passed unanimously. The Commission requested that training and/or educational materials be provided with regards to the recent addition to the California Environmental Quality Act process and the Native American Historic Resources Protection Act (Assembly Bill 52) which are intended to minimize conflict between Native American and development interests. Staff was encouraged to explore educational session opportunities from local professional archeologist. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL - None REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEM Staff provided an update on the Development Code Tune Up efforts and the feedback received from the Ad -hoc Committee with regards to the roles of the City's Boards and Commissions. COMMISSIONER ITEMS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Namvar/Redmon to adjourn this meeting at 4:47 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, DIANNE HANSEN, Administrative Technician Assistant City of La Quinta, California HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 2 NOVEMBER 23, 2015 BI-1 DATE: ITEM: LOCATION: APPLICANT: CONSULTANT: BACKGROUND: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT FEBRUARY 25, 2016 HISTORIC & CULTURAL RESOURCES REPORT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2013-152 77210 LOMA VISTA (WITHIN ENCLAVE MOUNTAIN ESTATES) CASE and LISA SWENSON CRM TECH The applicant proposes a single family residence on a hillside lot located within the Enclave Mountain Estates, north of the La Quinta Resort. The property consists of a rocky promontory adjacent to the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. DISCUSSION: A comprehensive records search and on -site investigation were conducted on the project site by CRM Tech. The records search determined that the site had previously been partially surveyed, and no resources identified. A number of recorded sites and isolates occur within one mile of the project site, but not in its immediate vicinity. The on -site investigation identified no historic or prehistoric materials within the project area. Because the site has been previously disturbed for the grading of the driveway and the home pad, it is unlikely that resources would occur on the site. CRM Tech also contacted local Tribes, and received no information identifying traditional cultural sites on or in the vicinity of the project site. The consultant does recommend that if a cultural resource were to be uncovered during earth moving activities, all work in the area should stop until a qualified archaeologist can evaluate the significance of the material. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Accept the "Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey Report, Swenson Residence, The Enclave Mountain Estates," prepared by CRM Tech for Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report February 25, 2016 Page 1 of 2 Conditional Use Permit 2013-152, and recommend to the Planning Commission the following requirements: • Should any excavation, grading, trenching or other ground disturbing activity result in the unearthing of a potentially historic or archaeological resource, the contractor shall cease all activity until a qualified archaeologist can determine the significance of the find. The City shall be notified immediately. • If monitoring or resource recovery occurs, a final report shall be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the project. Report prepared by: Nicole Sauviat Criste, Consulting Planner Report approved for submission by: Gabriel Perez, Planning Manager Attachments: 1. "Historic/Archaeological Resources Survey Report Swenson Residence The Enclave Mountain Estates" Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report February 25, 2016 Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENT 1 HISTORICAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES SURVEY REPORT SWENSON RESIDENCE THE ENCLAVE MOUNTAIN ESTATES City of La Quinta Riverside County, California For Submittal to: Planning Commission City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tempico La Quinta, CA 92253 Prepared for: Michael Peroni, President Doug Franklin, Vice President The Altum Group 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 219 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Prepared by: CRM TECH 1016 E. Cooley Drive, Suite A/B Colton, CA 92324 Bai "Tom" Tang, Principal Investigator Michael Hogan, Principal Investigator CRM TECH RECEIVED May 28, 2013 CRM TECH Contract No. 2708 AUG 0 6 2013 CITY OF LA QUINTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATABASE INFORMATION Author(s): Bai "Tom" Tang, Principal Investigator / Historian Deirdre Encarnacibn, Archaeologist/Report Writer Daniel Ballester, Archaeologist/Field Director Nina Gallardo, Archaeologist/Native American Liaison Consulting Firm: CRM TECH 1016 E. Cooley Drive, Suite A/B Colton, CA 92324 (909) 824-6400 Date: May 28, 2013 Title: Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey Report: Swenson Residence, the Enclave Mountain Estates, City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California For Submittal to: Planning Commission City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tempico La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 777-7125 Prepared for: Michael Peroni, President Doug Franklin, Vice President The Altum Group 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 219 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 346-4750 USGS Quadrangle: La Quinta, Calif., 7.5' quadrangle (Section 36, T5S R6E, San Bernardino Baseline and Meridian) Project Size: Approximately 3.16 acres Keywords: Coachella Valley, western Colorado Desert; Phase I historical / archaeological resources survey; Assessor's Parcel No. 658-200-004; no "historical resources" under CEQA MANAGEMENT SUMMARY In April and May 2013, at the request of The Altum Group, CRM TECH performed a cultural resources study on approximately 3.16 acres of undeveloped land in the City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California. The subject property of the study, Assessor's Parcel No. 658-200-004, is located northwest of the intersection of Loma Vista and Via Sierra, in the northwest quarter of Section 36, T5S R6E, San Bernardino Baseline and Meridian. The study is part of the environmental review process for the proposed development of single-family residential property known as the Swenson Residence. The City of La Quinta, as the lead agency for the project, required the study in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance. The purpose of the study is to provide the City of La Quinta with the necessary information and analysis to determine whether the proposed project would cause substantial adverse changes to any "historical resources," as defined by CEQA, that may exist in or around the project area. In order to identify and evaluate such resources, CRM TECH conducted a historical / archaeological resources records search, pursued historical background research, contacted Native American representatives, and carried out an intensive -level field survey. Through the various avenues of research, this study did not encounter any "historical resources" within or adjacent to the project area. Therefore, CRM TECH recommends to the City of La Quinta a finding of No Impact regarding cultural resources. No further cultural resources investigation is recommended for the project unless development plans undergo such changes as to include areas not covered by this study. However, if buried cultural materials are encountered during any earth -moving operations associated with the project, all work in that area should be halted or diverted until a qualified archaeologist can evaluate the nature and significance of the finds. TABLE OF CONTENTS MANAGEMENTSUMMARY...................................................................................................... i INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 1 SETTING........................................................................................................................................ 3 CurrentNatural Setting ............................. .......... ................................................................ ..... 3 CulturalSetting ......................................... ................................................................. ............... 3 PrehistoricContext................................................................................................................ 3 EthnohistoricContext...... ............ .............................. ......................................................... 4 HistoricContext..................................................................................................................... 5 RESEARCHDESIGN.................................................................................................................... 6 RESEARCHMETHODS............................................................................................................... 7 RecordsSearch........................................................................................................................... 7 HistoricalResearch.................................................................................................................... 7 Native American Participation ............................ ............................................. ....................... 8 FieldSurvey............................................................................................................................... 8 RESULTSAND FINDINGS.......................................................................................................... 8 RecordsSearch........................................................................................................................... 8 HistoricalResearch...................................................................................................................10 Native American Participation...............................................................................................12 FieldSurvey..............................................................................................................................12 DISCUSSION................................................................................................................................13 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................14 REFERENCES..................................... ..........................................................................................15 APPENDIX 1: Personnel Qualifications.....................................................................................17 APPENDIX 2: Correspondence with Native American Representatives................................21 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. Project vicinity................................................................. Figure 2. 1'roject area....................................................................... Figure 3. Overview of the project area .......................................... Figure 4. Previous cultural resources studies ............................... Figure 5. The project area and vicinity in 1855-1856.................... Figure 6. The project area and vicinity in 1901............................. Figure 7. The project area and vicinity in 1903-1912.................... Figure 8. The project area and vicinity in 1941 ............................. Figure 9. The project area and vicinity in 1954-1959 .................... LIST OF TABLES .................... I....................... 2 ............................................ 3 ............................................ 9 ....................................I......11 ...........................................11 ...........................................11 ...........................................11 ...........................................12 Table 1. Previously Recorded Cultural Resources in the Vicinity..........................................10 ii INTRODUCTION In April and May 2013, at the request of The Altum Group, CRM TECH performed a cultural resources study on approximately 3.16 acres of undeveloped land in the City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California (Fig. 1). The subject property of the study, Assessor's Parcel No. 658-200-004, is located northwest of the intersection of Loma Vista and Via Sierra, in the northwest quarter of Section 36, T5S R6E, San Bernardino Baseline and Meridian (Fig. 2). The study is part of the environmental review process for the proposed development of single-family residential property known as the Swenson Residence. The City of La Quinta, as the lead agency for the project, required the study in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; PRC §21000, et seq.) and the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance (Title 7, La Quinta Municipal Code). The purpose of the study is to provide the City of La Quinta with the necessary information and analysis to determine whether the proposed project would cause substantial adverse changes to any "historical resources," as defined by CEQA, that may exist in or around the project area. In order to identify and evaluate such resources, CRM TECH conducted a historical / archaeological resources records search, pursued historical background research, contacted Native American representatives, and carried out an intensive -level field survey. The following report is a complete account of the methods, results, and final conclusion of the study. rt* 5° s if �• v �S T Ta r �i r 1 i �1U NN " 4 a �N"1kr 3i.. ��d. ! .�Ti ti �.p+.. �14 LiF —'•t � ti SCALE 1 1 1 1 � <� Figure 1. Project vicinity. (Based on USGS Santa Ana, Calif., 1:250,000 quadrangle [USGS 1979]) 1 SETTING CURRENT NATURAL SETTING The City of La Quinta lies in the heart of the Coachella Valley, a northwest -southeast trending desert valley that constitutes the western end of the Colorado Desert. Dictated by this geographic setting, the climate and environment of the project area and its surrounding region are typical of southern California's desert country, marked by extremes in temperature and aridity. Temperatures in the region reach over 120 degrees in summer, and dip to near freezing in winter. Average annual precipitation is less than five inches, and the average annual evaporation rate exceeds three feet. The project area is located on a small rocky knoll on the northern edge of an existing, gated residential community, and at the southern base of a ridge. The top of the knoll has been leveled, with bedrock outcrops pushed down the slope. Still, elevations on the property range approximately from 60 to 180 feet above mean sea level. A dirt access road cuts through the project area. Soils at this location consist of coarse sands with decomposing gravel. Vegetation observed includes cat claws, creosote, brittle brush, and other small desert grasses and shrubs (Fig. 3). CULTURAL SETTING Prehistoric Context Numerous investigations on the history of cultural development in southern California have led researchers to propose a number of cultural chronologies for the desert regions. A 46rrGs,�.+ __' 1IL 11 A _ Figure 3. Overview of the project area. (Photo taken on May 10, 2013; view of the southeast) 3 specific cultural sequence for the Colorado Desert was offered by Schaefer (1994) on the basis of the many archaeological studies conducted in the area. The earliest time period identified is the Paleoindian (ca. 8,000 to 10,000-12,000 years ago), when "small, mobile bands" of hunters and gatherers, who relied on a variety of small and large game animals as well as wild plants for subsistence, roamed the region (ibid.:63). These small groups settled "on mesas and terraces overlooking larger washes" (ibid.:64). The artifact assemblage of that period typically consists of very simple stone tools, "cleared circles, rock rings, [and] some geoglyph types" (ibid.). The Early Archaic Period follows and dates to ca. 8,000 to 4,000 years ago. It appears that a decrease in population density occurred at this time and that the indigenous groups of the area relied more on foraging than hunting. Very few archaeological remains have been identified to this time period. The ensuing Late Archaic Period (ca. 4,000 to 1,500 years ago) is characterized by continued low population densities and groups of "flexible" sizes that settled near available seasonal food resources and relied on "opportunistic" hunting of game animals. Groundstone artifacts for food processing were prominent during this time period. The most recent period in Schaefer's scheme, the Late Prehistoric, dates from ca. 1,500 years ago to the time of the Spanish missions, and saw the continuation of the seasonal settlement pattern. Peoples of the Late Prehistoric Period were associated with the Patayan cultural pattern and relied more heavily on the availability of seasonal "wild plants and animal resources" (Schaefer 1994:66). It was during this period that brown and buff ware ceramics were introduced into the region. The shores of Holocene Lake Cahuilla, during times of its presence, attracted much settlement and resource procurement; but in times of the lake's desiccation, according to Schaefer (1994:66), the Native people moved away from its receding shores towards rivers, streams, and mountains. Numerous archaeological sites dating to this time period have been identified along the shoreline of Holocene Lake Cahuilla. Testing and mitigative excavations at these sites have recovered brown and buff ware ceramics, a variety of groundstone and projectile point types, ornaments, and cremations. Ethnohistoric Context The Coachella Valley is a historical center of Native American settlement, where U.S. surveyors noted large numbers of Indian villages and rancherias, occupied by the Cahuilla people, in the mid-19th century. The Cahuilla, a Takic-speaking people whose society was once based on hunting and gathering, are generally divided by anthropologists into three groups, according to their geographic setting: the Pass Cahuilla of the San Gorgonio Pass - Palm Springs area, the Mountain Cahuilla of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains and the Cahuilla Valley, and the Desert Cahuilla of the eastern Coachella Valley. The basic written sources on Cahuilla culture and history include Kroeber (1925), Strong (1929), and Bean (1978). The following ethnohistoric discussion is based primarily on these sources. The Cahuilla did not have a single name that referred to an all-inclusive tribal affiliation. Instead, membership was in terms of lineages or clans. Each lineage or clan belonged to one of two main divisions of the people, known as moieties. Members of clans in one moiety had to marry into clans from the other moiety. Individual clans had villages, or 4 central places, and territories they called their own, for purposes of hunting game, gathering food, or utilizing other necessary resources. They interacted with other clans through trade, intermarriage, and ceremonies. Population data prior to European contact are almost impossible to obtain, but estimates range from 3,600 to as high as 10,000 persons. During the 19th century, however, the Cahuilla population was decimated as a result of European diseases, most notably smallpox, for which the Native peoples had no immunity. Today, Native Americans of Pass or Desert Cahuilla heritage are mostly affiliated with one or more of the Indian reservations in and near the Coachella Valley, including Torres Martinez, Augustine, Agua Caliente, Cabazon, and Morongo. Historic Context In 1823-1825, Jose Romero, Jose Maria Estudillo, and Romualdo Pacheco became the first noted European explorers to travel through the Coachella Valley when they led a series of expeditions in search of a route to Yuma (Johnston 1987:92-95). Due to its harsh environment, few non -Indians ventured into the desert valley during the Mexican and early American periods, except those who traveled along the established trails. The most important of these trails was the Cocomaricopa Trail, an ancient Indian trading route that was "discovered" in 1862 by William David Bradshaw and known after that as the Bradshaw Trail (Gunther 1984:71; Ross 1992:25). In much of the Coachella Valley, this historic wagon road traversed a similar course to that of present-day Highway 111. During the 1860s-1870s, the Bradshaw Trail served as the main thoroughfare between coastal southern California and the Colorado River, until the completion of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1876-1877 brought an end to its heyday (Johnston 1987:185). Non -Indian settlement in the Coachella Valley began in the 1870s with the establishment of railroad stations along the Southern Pacific Railroad, and spread further in the 1880s after public land was opened for claims under the Homestead Act, the Desert Land Act, and other federal land laws (Laflin 1998:35-36; Robinson 1948:169-171). Farming became the dominant economic activity in the valley thanks to the development of underground water sources, often in the form of artesian wells. Around the turn of the century, the date palm was introduced into the Coachella Valley, and by the late 1910s dates were the main agricultural crop and the tree an iconic image celebrating the region as the "Arabia of America" (Shields Date Gardens 1957). Then, starting in the 1920s, a new industry featuring equestrian camps, resorts, hotels, and eventually country clubs began to spread throughout the Coachella Valley, transforming it into southern California's premier winter retreat. In today's City of La Quinta, the earliest settlement and land development activities did not occur until the turn of the century (BLM n.d.). In 1926, with the construction of the La Quinta Hotel, the development of La Quinta took on the character of a winter resort, typical of the desert communities along Highway 111. Beginning in the early 1930s, the subdivision of the cove area of La Quinta and the marketing of "weekend homes" further emphasized this new direction of development (City of La Quinta 1997:43). On May 1, 1982, La Quints was incorporated as the 19th city in Riverside County. 5 RESEARCH DESIGN Scientific research should be directed by a theoretical orientation that is geared toward gathering data to answer questions of current research interest. While numerous theoretical orientations have been put forward and used to guide archaeological research and to improve data -collecting efforts, the cultural ecology approach still tends to be the most useful paradigm in archaeological endeavors, although it is often used in conjunction with newer models. Basically, the cultural ecology approach to understanding cultural development contends that people develop behavioral patterns in order to exploit the resources of the area by means of particular technologies. It also assumes that there is interrelationship of these technologies, the environment, survival, and other aspects of the culture. Since archaeology deals mostly with the cultural remains that are left long after the people are gone, this theoretical orientation has obvious advantages for archaeological research, although it is left to the archaeologist to determine the extent to which the behavior patterns used to exploit the environment affect other aspects of culture. Because of its continuing usefulness, the cultural ecology theoretical orientation is the basis of the historical / archaeological investigation used in this study. In practice, a research design serves to identify research issues and to illuminate new information for the purpose of evaluating the significance of cultural resources present within a study area. While no overarching research design has been established for this part of Riverside County, a standard set of research questions, or research domains, can be applied to historical / archaeological investigations in the region, especially for Phase I studies such as this. The primary goal of a Phase I survey is to identify any prehistoric or historic -period cultural resources that may be present within the study area. This identification process generally includes a historical / archaeological resources records search, historical background research, Native American contacts, and a field inspection. While little detailed data may be available from the research methods employed during Phase I studies, some types of data gathered during the investigation may be used to address research issues, at least on a basic level. For instance, just the presence of cultural resources on a property indicates that people used the area. Other research questions, such as those posited below, can be addressed during Phase I studies only if certain types of artifacts or features are found within or near the study area. • Is there any evidence that important events took place on the property or that the property is associated with a historically important person? • Can anything be learned regarding the time period the area was used? Can it be determined whether people used the area during early or late prehistoric times, or during the historic period? • Can anything be learned about the duration of the use of the land? Was the land used continuously for a long period, was it used only briefly, or was it used repeatedly over time? • Can anything be learned about the subsistence strategies of the people who used the land? Is there any evidence visible on the surface that indicates what food resources were being processed and / or consumed? n. Would any of the information gathered during a Phase I study shed light on settlement patterns? Could activities in the study area be related with broader patterns of human habitation of the region? Did the people live on the property or use it only for resource procurement? If they lived on the property, was it a dense or sparse population? Does occupation of the subject property disclose any information regarding settlement strategies or preferences? Are there historical / archaeological data to be obtained about trade, travel, or cultural interactions? In addition, a research design should also outline major themes in the prehistory and history of a region or specific area, so that any cultural resources encountered during a Phase I study could be evaluated within the proper context. Based on the prehistoric, ethnohistoric, and historic contexts discussed above, the following themes can be established for past human activities in the vicinity of the current project area: • Native American land use during the Paleoindian, Early Archaic, Late Archaic, and Late Prehistoric Periods; • Early European and American exploration of inland southern California, particularly the desert region, during the early and mid-19th century; • Travel and transportation across the Coachella Valley; • Settlement and agricultural growth in the Coachella Valley during late 19th and early 20th centuries; • Growth of the region as a winter resort during the 20th century and suburbanization in the post -WWII era. RESEARCH METHODS RECORDS SEARCH On May 3, 2013, CRM TECH archaeologist Nina Gallardo (see App. 1 for qualifications) conducted the historical / archaeological resources records search at the Eastern Information Center (EIC), University of California, Riverside. During the records search, Gallardo examined maps and records on file at the EIC for previously identified cultural resources in or near the project area and existing cultural resources reports pertaining to the vicinity. Previously identified cultural resources include properties designated as California Historical Landmarks, Points of Historical Interest, or Riverside County Landmarks, as well as those listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the California Register of Historical Resources, or the California Historical Resources Inventory. HISTORICAL RESEARCH Historical background research for this study was conducted by CRM TECH historian Bai "Tom" Tang (see App. 1 for qualifications) on the basis of published literature in local history and historic maps of the La Quinta area. Among maps consulted for this study were the U.S. General Land Office's (GLO) land survey plat maps dated 1.856-1914 and the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) topographic maps dated 1904-1959. These maps are collected at the Science Library of the University of California, Riverside, and the California Desert District of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, located in Moreno Valley. 7 NATIVE AMERICAN PARTICIPATION On May 2, 2013, CRM TECH submitted a written request to the State of California's Native American Heritage Commission for a records search in the commission's sacred lands file. Following the Native American Heritage Commission's recommendations, CRM TECH contacted 21 Native American representatives in the region in writing on May 7 to solicit local Native American input regarding any potential cultural resources concerns over the proposed project. The correspondence between CRM TECH and the Native American representatives is attached to this report in Appendix 2. FIELD SURVEY On May 10, 2013, CRM TECH archaeologist Daniel Ballester (see App. 1 for qualifications) carried out the intensive -level, on -foot field survey of the project area. The leveled portion of the property at the top of the knoll was surveyed along parallel east -west transects spaced five meters (approx. 15 feet) apart, while the steep, boulder -littered slopes were surveyed along modified transects as permitted by the terrain. In this way, the ground surface in the entire project area was systematically and carefully examined for any evidence of human activities dating to the prehistoric or historic periods (i.e., 50 years ago or older). Ground visibility ranged from good (80%) to excellent (95%) depending upon the density of the vegetation. Bedrock outcrops and boulders on the property were carefully inspected, as were other potential markers of cultural remains. RESULTS AND FINDINGS RECORDS SEARCH According to EIC records, the project area was partially covered by a previous study of similar nature in 1990 (No. 3017 in Fig. 4), which consisted of a records search at the EIC and an "intuitive" field survey (Drover 1990:6). In 1996-1997 and again in 2006, the project area was technically included in the scope of a series of citywide historical resources reconnaissance sponsored by the City of La Quinta (No. 8105 in Fig. 4), but those studies were focused solely on historic -period buildings and other built -environment features, and did not involves a systematic archaeological field survey (Mellon and Associates 1997; Tang 2006). For CEQA-compliance purposes, therefore, the project area in its entirety had not been surveyed adequately for archaeological resources prior to this study. No historical/archaeological resources were previously identified within or adjacent to the project area. Outside the project boundaries but within a one -mile radius, EIC records show more than 20 other previous cultural resources studies covering various tracts of land and linear features (Fig. 4). As a result of these and other similar studies in the vicinity, at least 28 historical / archaeological sites and seven isolates—i.e., localities with fewer than three artifacts —have been recorded into the California Historical Resources Inventory within the scope of the records search, as listed in Table 1. However, none of these known cultural resources was found in the immediate vicinity of the project area. Thus, none of them requires further consideration during this study. . 1p';I e..—+ — 1 • — — . .••r • Film .� ..••• Scope of ... ,.., , . records ..�' •� _> search ; r �_ - •.. : `1 I f� r 1/ �Y��I:i r .`'r � �4ilii� � t •� I V I Project area F �? Areas previously fro! .. surveed Linear surveys SCALE 1:24,000 1000 0 1000 2000 feet Figure 4. Previous cultural resources studies in the vicinity of the project area, listed by EIC file number, Locations of historical/archaeological sites are not shown as a protective measure. 601 Table 1. Previously Recorded Cultural Resources within. the Scope of the Records Search Site No. Recorded by/Date Descri Lion 33-000151 Various 1960-1972 Li is and ceramic scatter 33-003676 Blodgett 1989 Bedrock milling feature 33-003677 Blodgett 1989 Bedrock millin feature 33-003678 Various 1989-1999 Bedrock m i Iling feature and ceramic scatter 33-005583 Mouri uand-Cherry 1993 Bedrock m i Iling feature 33-007258 Stei emeyer and O'Connor 1997 La Quinta I4otel, casitas and grounds 33-007261 Various 1982-2003 Adobe building 33-008664 Brown 1999 Bedrock milling feature 33-008665 Brown 1999 Bedrock milling feature 33-008666 Brown 1999 Historic refuge do osit, 33-008667 Brown 1999 Historic refuse deposits 33-008668 Brown 1999 Historic refuse deposits 33-008669 Brown 1999 Historic refuse deposits 33-008670 Brown 1999 Isolate: one ceramics red 33-008671 Brown 1999 Isolate: one ceramic shred 33-008758 ? Ceramic scatter 33-008759 ? Ceramic scatter 33-008760 ? Bedrock milling feature 33-008761 Love et al. 1999 Ceramic scatter 33-010811 Schroth 1999 Date garden at Lai Quinta Hotel 33-014280 Boites and Ballester 2003 Burial and ceramic scatter 33-014741 Boites 2003 Isolate: ceramic sherd 33-014742 Boites 2003 Isolate: ceramic sherd 33-014743 Boites 2003 Isolate: ceramic sherd 33-014744 Boites 2003 Isolate: historic -period glass shard 33-014745 Boites 2003 Isolate: ceramic sherd erd 33-015465 Jang et al. 2006 Single-family residence 33-015466 Tang et al. 2006 Single-family residence 33-015484 Tang et al. 2006 Single-family residence 33-015485 Tang et al. 2006 Single-family residence 33-015486 Tang et al. 2006 Sin le -family residence 33-015631 Tang et al. 2006 Multi -family residence 33-017358 Stei emeyer and O'Connor 1997 Cyrus fierce House, La Quinta Hotel and Resort 33-017359 Stei eme er and O'Connor 1997 La Casa, La Quinta Hotel and Resort 33-017360 1 Stei eme er and O'Connor 1997 Walter Morgan 1 [oust, La Quinta Hotel and Resort HISTORICAL RESEARCH Historical sources consulted for this study suggest that the project area appears to be relatively low in sensitivity for cultural resources from the historic period (Figs. 5-9). In the mid-1850s, when the U.S. government conducted the earliest systematic land surveys in the Coachella Valley area, no man-made features were found in the project vicinity (Fig. 5). By the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century, a series of new surveys again revealed no evidence of human activities in or near the project area (Figs 6, 7). At that time, the only man-made feature noted in the present-day La Quinta area was a system of roads running to the north and the east of the project location, evidently a part of the Cocomaricopa-Bradshaw Trail (Figs 6, 7). In contrast, by the 1940s the cultural landscape of the La Quinta area demonstrated clear results of early settlement and growth since the turn of the century, including a 10 ►If�r,��f�ta �1�1�1rrif;lr 1i11111 d,.'4iC0 Projectr��i;,l .' area .Ve9 *'ti`ryt 0' I Ayf 7z M/ FAl a Tss R! ro No coverage 0 2000 4000 feet rv:t l i Project area if t1 , d i 13 SCALE 1:125,000 '¢I 0 1 2 miles — r Figure 5. The project area and vicinity in 1855-1856. Figure 6. The project area and vicinity in 1901. (Source: GLO 1856a-1856c) (Source: USGS 1904) Proje( area 0 2000 4000fe11 e 1 1 t +� - 1 t R7 d r r�C3Ylr ��+Jtns �,j�y�yyyyi4 1 !� n b h �44.17 Figure 7. The project area and vicinity in 1903-1912 (Source: GLO 1903; 1905; 1914a; 1914b) 11 • I ti —41 1 F oject'rea r ,r-- ••,.;fit 31 -'T •La Qui'nta i SCALE 1:62,500 0 1 mile #` Figure 8. The project area and vicinity in 1941. (Source: USGS 1941) Figure 7. The project area and vicinity in 1903-1912 (Source: GLO 1903; 1905; 1914a; 1914b) 11 • I ti —41 1 F oject'rea r ,r-- ••,.;fit 31 -'T •La Qui'nta i SCALE 1:62,500 0 1 mile #` Figure 8. The project area and vicinity in 1941. (Source: USGS 1941) concentrated complex of buildings on the level land south of the project area, in the vicinity of the 1926 La Quinta Hotel (Fig. 8). During the 1950s, an extensive orchard, likely a date palm garden associated with the hotel operation, was observed on the land immediately adjacent to the south and east sides of the knoll on which the project area lies (Fig. 9). In the meantime, the project area itself, situated upon the arid and rugged hillside, apparently remained unsettled and undeveloped throughout the historic period. NATIVE AMERICAN PARTICIPATION In response to CRM TECH's inquiry, the Native American Heritage Commission reported in a letter dated May 3, 2013, that the sacred lands record search identified no Native American cultural resources within Project, , I. area -- �_F]T � ' 36 7 • Water _71I f SCALE 1:24,000 Cr �_ tiHedh 0 1000 2000feet the project area, but recommended that local Figure 9. The project area and vicinity in 1954-1959. Native American groups be contacted for (Source: USGS 1959) further information. For that purpose, the commission provided a list of potential contacts in the region. Upon receiving the commission's response, CRM TECH initiated correspondence with all 13 individuals on the referral list and the organizations they represent. In addition, Yvonne Markle, Environmental Office Manager for the Cahuilla Band of Indians, John Gomez, Jr., Cultural Resources Coordinator for the Ramona Band of Cahuilla Indians, David Saldivar, Tribal Government Affairs Manager for the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians, Judy Stapp, Director of Cultural Affairs for the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, Chris Ortiz, Cultural Resources Coordinator for Los Coyotes Band of Mission Indians, William Madrigal, Cultural Heritage Program Coordinator for the Morongo band of Mission Indians, Steven Estrada, Environmental Director for the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians, and Matthew Krystal, Cultural Resource Coordinator for the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, were also contacted. To date, only one of the 21 tribal representatives contacted by CRM TECH has responded. Judy Stapp of the Cabazon Band replied in writing on May 9, 2013, stating that the tribe has no specific archival information regarding cultural resources in or near the project area. However, because of the number of historical/archaeological sites found within one mile of the project location, Ms. Stapp recommended archaeological monitoring during any ground -disturbing activities associated with the proposed project (see App. 2). FIELD SURVEY The intensive -level field survey produced completely negative results for potential cultural resources. The entire project area was closely inspected for any evidence of human 12 activities dating to the prehistoric or historic periods, but none was found. As mentioned above, much of the project area was heavily disturbed when the top of the knoll was leveled previously, and many boulders were pushed down the slope. Examination of the boulders revealed no evidence of prehistoric human alteration, nor were any archaeological features or artifact deposits observed on the ground surface. Modern trash, of no historical or archaeological interest, was observed in various areas, but no buildings, structures, objects, or sites more than 50 years of age were encountered during the survey. DISCUSSION The purpose of this study is to identify any cultural resources within or adjacent to the project area, and to assist the City of La Quinta in determining whether such resources meet the official definition of "historical resources," as provided in the California Public Resources Code, in particular CEQA. According to PRC §5020.1(j), "'historical resource' includes, but is not limited to, any object, building, site, area, place, record, or manuscript which is historically or archaeologically significant, or is significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific, economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of California." More specifically, CEQA guidelines state that the term "historical resources" applies to any such resources listed in or determined to be eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, included in a local register of historical resources, or determined to be historically significant by the Lead Agency (Title 14 CCR §15064.5(a)(1)-(3)). Regarding the proper criteria for the evaluation of historical significance, CEQA guidelines mandate that "a resource shall be considered by the lead agency to be 'historically significant' if the resource meets the criteria for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources" (Title 14 CCR §15064.5(a)(3)). A resource may be listed in the California Register if it meets any of the following criteria: (1) Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage. (2) Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past. (3) Embodies the distinctive characteristic's of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values. (4) Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. (PRC §5024.1(c)) A local register of historical resources, as defined by PRC §5020.1(k), "means a list of properties officially designated or recognized as historically significant by a local government pursuant to a local ordinance or resolution." For properties within the City of La Quinta, the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance (Title 7, La Quinta Municipal Code) provides for the establishment of a historic resources inventory as the official local register. A property may be considered for inclusion in the historic resources 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 13 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 the 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 sites, buildings, structures, improvements or objects lir&ed 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. (LQMC §7.06.020) The results of this study have established that no potential historical resources were previously recorded within or adjacent to the project area, and none was encountered during the present survey. In addition, Native American input during this study did not identify any sites of traditional cultural value in the vicinity, and historic maps show no notable cultural features within the project area throughout the historic period. Based on these findings, and in light of the criteria listed above, the present study concludes that no historical resources exist within or adjacent to the project area. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS CEQA establishes that "a project that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource is a project that may have a significant effect on the environment" (PRC §21084.1). "Substantial adverse change," according to PRC §5020.1(q), "means demolition, destruction, relocation, or alteration such that the significance of a historical resource would be impaired." In summary of the research results outlined above, no "historical resources," as defined by CEQA, were encountered throughout the course of this study. Therefore, CRM TECH presents the following recommendations to the City of La Quinta: No historical resources exist within or adjacent to the project area, and thus the project as currently proposed will not cause a substantial adverse change to any known historical resources. No further cultural resources investigation is necessary for the proposed project unless development plans undergo such changes as to include areas not covered by this study. If buried cultural materials are discovered during any earth -moving operations associated with the project, all work in that area should be halted or diverted until a qualified archaeologist can evaluate the nature and significance of the finds. 14 REFERENCES Bean, Lowell John 1978 Cahuilla. In Robert F. Heizer (ed.): Handbook of North American Indians, Vol. 8: California; pp. 575-587. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. BLM (Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior) n.d. Historical Index, Land Status Records, T5-7S R6-8E, SBBM. Microfiches on file, Bureau of Land Management, California Desert District, Moreno Valley. City of La Quinta 1997 City of La Quinta Historic Context Statement (Draft). On file, City of La Quinta Community Development Department. Drover, Christopher E. 1990 Environmental Impact Evaluation: An ArchaeologicalAssessment of the La Quinta Hillside Projuct, Riverside County, California. On file, Eastern Information Center, University of California, Riverside. GLO (General Land Office, U.S. Department of the Interior) 1856a Plat Map: Township No. 5 South Range No. 6 East, San Bernardino Meridian; surveyed in 1855-1856. 1856b Plat Map: Township No. 5 South Range No. 7 East, San Bernardino Meridian; surveyed in 1855-1856. 1856c Plat Map: Township No. 6 South Range No. 7 East, San Bernardino Meridian; surveyed in 1856. 1903 Plat Map: Township No. 6 South Range No. 7 East, San Bernardino Meridian; surveyed in 1903. 1905 Plat Map: Township No. 6 South Range No. 6 East, San Bernardino Meridian; surveyed in 1903. 1914a Plat map: Township No. 5 South Range No. 6 East, San Bernardino Meridian; surveyed in 1912. 1914b Plat Map: Township No. 5 South Range No. 7 East, San Bernardino Meridian; surveyed in 1911. Gunther, Jane Davies 1984 Riverside County, California, Place Names: Their Origins and Their Stories. J. D. Gunther, Riverside. Johnston, Francis J. 1987 The Bradshaw Trail; revised edition. Historical Commission Press, Riverside. Kroeber, Alfred L. 1925 Handbook of the Indians of California. Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 78. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. Laflin, Patricia 1998 Coachella Valley California: A Pictorial History. The Donning Company, Virginia Beach, Virginia. 15 Mellon and Associates 1997 City of La Quinta Historic Resources Survey. On file, City of La Quinta Planning Department. Robinson, W. W. 1948 Land in California. University of California Press, Berkeley. Ross, Delmer G. 1992 Gold Road to La Paz: An Interpretive Guide to the Bradshaw Trail. Tales of the Mojave Road Publishing Company, Essex, California. Schaefer, Jerry 1994 The Challenge of Archaeological Research in the Colorado Desert: Recent Approaches and Discoveries. Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology 16(1):60- 80. Shields Date Gardens 1957 Coachella Valley Desert Trails and the Romance and Sex Life of the Date. Shields Date Gardens, Indio. Strong, William Duncan 1929 Aboriginal Society in Southern California. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, Vol. 26. Reprinted by Malki Museum Press, Banning, California, 1972. Tang, Bai "Tom" 2006 Summary of Findings: Citywide Historic Resources Survey Update, City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California. On file, City of La Quinta Planning Department and Eastern Information Center, University of California, Riverside. USGS (United States Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior) 1904 Map: Indio, Calif. (30', 1:125,000); surveyed in 1901. 1941 Map: Toro Peak, Calif. (15', 1:62,500); aerial photographs taken in 1941. 1959 Map: La Quinta, Calif. (75, 1:24,000); aerial photographs taken in 1954, field - checked in 1959. 1979 Map: Santa Ana, Calif. (1:250,000); 1959 edition revised. 1980 Map: La Quinta, Calif. (75, 1:24,000); 1959 edition photorevised in 1978. 16 APPENDIX 1: PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/HISTORIAN Bai "Tom" Tang, M.A. Education 1988-1993 Graduate Program in Public History / Historic Preservation, UC Riverside. 1987 M.A., American History, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. 1982 B.A., History, Northwestern University, Xi'an, China. 2000 "Introduction to Section 106 Review," presented by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the University of Nevada, Reno. 1994 "Assessing the Significance of Historic Archaeological Sites," presented by the Historic Preservation Program, University of Nevada, Reno. Professional Experience 2002- Principal Investigator, CRM TECH, Riverside / Colton, California. 1993-2002 Project Historian/Architectural Historian, CRM TECH, Riverside, California. 1993-1997 Project Historian, Greenwood and Associates, Pacific Palisades, California. 1991-1993 Project Historian, Archaeological Research Unit, UC Riverside. 1990 Intern Researcher, California State Office of Historic Preservation, Sacramento. 1990-1992 Teaching Assistant, History of Modern World, UC Riverside. 1988-1993 Research Assistant, American Social History, UC Riverside. 1985-1988 Research Assistant, Modern Chinese History, Yale University. 1985-1986 Teaching Assistant, Modern Chinese History, Yale University. 1982-1985 Lecturer, History, Xi'an Foreign Languages Institute, Xi'an, China. Honors and Awards 1988-1990 University of California Graduate Fellowship, UC Riverside. 1985-1987 Yale University Fellowship, Yale University Graduate School. 1980, 1981 President's Honor List, Northwestern University, Xi'an, China. Cultural Resources Management Reports Preliminary Analyses and Recommendations Regarding California's Cultural Resources Inventory System (With Special Reference to Condition 14 of NPS 1990 Program Review Report). California State Office of Historic Preservation working paper, Sacramento, September 1990. Numerous cultural resources management reports with the Archaeological Research Unit, Greenwood and Associates, and CRM TECH, since October 1991. Membership California Preservation Foundation. 17 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/ARCHAEOLOGIST Michael Hogan, Ph.D., RPA* Education 1991 Ph.D., Anthropology, University of California, Riverside. 1981 B.S., Anthropology, University of California, Riverside; with honors. 1980-1981 Education Abroad Program, Lima, Peru. 2002 Section 106—National Historic Preservation Act: Federal Law at the Local Level. UCLA Extension Course #888. 2002 'Recognizing Historic Artifacts," workshop presented by Richard Norwood, Historical Archaeologist. 2002 "Wending Your Way through the Regulatory Maze," symposium presented by the Association of Environmental Professionals. 1992 "Southern California Ceramics Workshop," presented by Jerry Schaefer. 1992 "Historic Artifact Workshop," presented by Anne Duffield -Stoll. Professional Experience 2002- Principal Investigator, CRM TECH, Riverside / Colton, California. 1999-2002 Project Archaeologist/Field Director, CRM TECH, Riverside. 1996-1998 Project Director and Ethnographer, Statistical Research, Inc., Redlands. 1992-1998 Assistant Research Anthropologist, University of California, Riverside 1992-1995 Project Director, Archaeological Research Unit, U. C. Riverside. 1993-1994 Adjunct Professor, Riverside Community College, Mt. San Jacinto College, U.C. Riverside, Chapman University, and San Bernardino Valley College. 1991-1992 Crew Chief, Archaeological Research Unit, U. C. Riverside. 1984-1998 Archaeological Technician, Field Director, and Project Director for various southern California cultural resources management firms. Research Interests Cultural Resource Management, Southern Californian Archaeology, Settlement and Exchange Patterns, Specialization and Stratification, Culture Change, Native American Culture, Cultural Diversity. Cultural Resources Management Reports Author and co-author of, contributor to, and principal investigator for numerous cultural resources management study reports since 1986. Memberships * Register of Professional Archaeologists. Society for American Archaeology. Society for California Archaeology. Pacific Coast Archaeological Society. Coachella Valley Archaeological Society. 10 PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST/REPORT WRITER Deirdre Encarnacion, M.A. Education 2003 M.A., Anthropology, San Diego State University, California. 2000 B.A., Anthropology, minor in Biology, with honors; San Diego State University, California. 1993 A.A., Communications, Nassau Community College, Garden City, N.Y. 2001 Archaeological Field School, San Diego State University. 2000 Archaeological Field School, San Diego State University. Professional Experience 2004- Project Archaeologist/Report Writer, CRM TECH, Riverside/Colton, California. 2001-2003 Part-time Lecturer, San Diego State University, California. 2001 Research Assistant for Dr. Lynn Gamble, San Diego State University. 2001 Archaeological Collection Catalog, SDSU Foundation. PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST Nina Gallardo, B.A. Education 2004 B.A., Anthropology/Law and Society, University of California, Riverside. Professional Experience 2004- Project Archaeologist, CRM TECH, Riverside / Colton, California. • Surveys, excavations, mapping, and records searches. Honors and Awards 2000-2002 Dean's Honors List, University of California, Riverside. 19 PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST/FIELD DIRECTOR Daniel Ballester, B.A. Education 1998 B.A., Anthropology, California State University, San Bernardino. 1997 Archaeological Field School, University of Las Vegas and University of California, Riverside. 1994 University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. 2007 Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), California State University, San Bernardino. 2002 "Historic Archaeology Workshop," presented by Richard Norwood, Base Archaeologist, Edwards Air Force Base; presented at CRM TECH, Riverside, California. Professional Experience 2002- Field Director, CRM TECH, Riverside/Colton, California. • Report writing, site record preparation, and supervisory responsibilities over all aspects of fieldwork and field crew. 1999-2002 Project Archaeologist, CRM TECH, Riverside, California. • Survey, testing, data recovery, monitoring, and mapping. 1998-1999 Field Crew, K.E.A. Environmental, San Diego, California. • Two and a half months of excavations on Topomai village site, Marine Corp Air Station, Camp Pendleton. 1998 Field Crew, A.S.M. Affiliates, Encinitas, California. • Two weeks of excavations on a site on Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, and two weeks of survey in Camp Pendleton, Otay Mesa, and Encinitas. 1998 Field Crew, Archaeological Research Unit, University of California, Riverside. • Two weeks of survey in Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Eureka Valley, Death Valley National Park. 20 APPENDIX 2 CORRESPONDENCE WITH NATIVE AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVES* * A total of 21 local Native American representatives were contacted; a sample letter is included in this report. 21 SACRED LANDS FILE & NATIVE AMERICAN CONTACTS LIST REQUEST NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION 915 Capitol Mall, RM 364 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 653-4082 (916) 657-5390 — Fax nahc@pacbell.net Information Below Is Required for a Sacred Lands File Search Project: Swenson Residence -The Enclave Mountain Estates (CRM TECH Contract No. County: Riverside USGS Quadrangle Name: La Quinta, Calif. Township 5 South Range 6 East SB BM; Section(s) 36 Company/Firn-t/Agency: CRM TECH Contact Person: Nina Gallardo/Laura Shaker Street Address: 1016 E. Cooley Drive, Suite A / B City: Colton, CA Zip: 92324 Phone: (909) 824-6400 Fax: (909) 824-6405 Email: ngallardo()crmtech. us Project Description: The primary component of the pro-ect is to construct a single-family residence in the City of La Quinta., California. Date: May 2, 2013 05/06/2013 11:13 FAX 916 657 5390 NAHC 121 001 STATE aF CU1E= NIA_.._ usd_G._p3r€im[n,alrNf ra.vc_rrr.ar 'NATIVE AMERICAW EAITAGE COMMISSION 9 Y5 GML AA k1$01dM 3" SACoTo. f! 161653-t20 eK (1$}�57�539a wwnv_.nahc ca.$ov is ivinp3 t10 ewt�c�p.Wl.nst May 3, 2013 Ms. Nina Gallardo, RPA GRIM TECH 1016 E_ Cooley Drive, Suite A/B Colton, CA 92324 Sent by FAX to: 9OM24-6405 No. of Pages: 3 Re_ Request for Sacred Lands File Search and Native American Contacts list for the '"Swenson Residence -The Enclave Mountain Estates Project (No. 2708);'located in the Coachella Valley; Riverside County, California. Dear Ms. Gallardo: A record search of the NAHC Sacred Lands File failed to indicate the presence of Native American traditional cultural place(s) in the project site location submitted, based on the USGS coordinates, the Area of Potential Effect (APE). Also, NAHC SLF Inventory is not exhaustive; therefore, the absence of archaeological or Native American sacred places does not preclude their existence. Other data sources for Native American sacred places/sites should also be contacted. A Native American tribe of individual may be the only sources of presence of traditional cultural places or sites. In the 1985 Appellate Court decision (170 Cal App V 804), the Court held that the NAHC has jurisdiction and special expertise, as a state agency, over affected Native American resources impacted by proposed projects, including archaeological places of religious significance to Native Americans, and to Native American burial sites_ Attached is a list of Native American tribes, individuals/organization who may have knowledge of cultural resources in or near the project area. As pert of the consultation process, the NAHC recommends that local governments and project developers contact the tribal governments and individuals to determine if any cultural places might be impacted by the proposed action. If a response is not received in two weeks of notification the NAHC requestts that a follow telephone call be made to ensure that the project information ahs b9en received. If ou have any questt+jor need additional information, please contact me at (916) 37715. i jceirely, pn Program Analys i 05/06/2013 11:14 FAX 916 657 5390 NAHC 1a002 Cabazon Band of Mission Indians David Roosevelt, Chairperson 84.245 Indio Springs Cahuilla Indio I CA $2203-3499 (760) 342-2593 (760) 347-7880 Fax Los Coyotes Band of Mission Indians Shane Chapparosa, Chairman P,O, Box 189 Cahuilla Warner . CA 92086 (760) 782-0711 (760) 782-2701 - FAX Ramona Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians Joseph Hamilton, Chairman P.O. Box 391670 Cahuilla Anza 1 CA 92539 admin @ ramonatribe.com (951) 763.4105 (951) 763-4325 Fax Torres -Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Mary Resvaloso, Chairperson PO Box 1160 Cahuilla Thermal , CA 92274 mresvaloso @torresmartinez. (760) 397-0300 (760) 397-8146 Fax This lid Is eurrwd only as of the date of this docunmit. Native American Contacts Riverside County May 3, 2013 Santa Rosa Band of Mission Indians John Marcus, Chairman P.O. Box 391820 Cahuilla Anza I CA 92539 (951) 659-2700 (951) 659-2228 Fax Augustine Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians Mary Ann Green, Chairperson P.O. Box W Cahuilla Coachella , CA 92236 (760) 398-4722 760-369-7161 - FAX Torres -Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Diana L. Chihuahua, Vice Chairperson, Cultural P.O. Boxt 1160 Cahuilla Thermal r CA 92274 mkrystall @tmdci-nsn.gov 760) 397-0300, Ext. 1209 (760) 272-9039 - cell (Lisa) (760) 397-8146 Fax Cabazon Band of Mission Indians Judy Stapp, Director of Guttural Affairs 84-245 Indio Springs Cahuilla Indio , CA 92203-3499 (760) 342-2593 jstapp@cabaxonindians-nsn. gov (760) 347-7880 Fax DI INN - on of ede list does not ralleve any person at the abrtutory responellWlty as defined in Section TIM1.5 of the Health and Safety Code, Section 6111117M of to Public Rasouras Cade and 9eollon 505T.N of the Public RevoYlaft Code. This Rot Is only applicable for contacting local Native Americans with regard to cultural resources for the propoaad Swanson Residence - The Enclave Mountain Eetetes; located In the La Quinto ores; Coachella valley; Rlve*srde County, Callfornle for which a Sacred Lands Fib search and Native American Conte were mquested. 05/06/2013 11:14 FAX 916 657 5390 NAHC 0 003 Morongo Band of Mission Indians Robert Martin, Chairperson 12700 Pumarra Rroad Cahuilla Banning I CA 92220 Serrano (951) 849-8807 (951) 755-5200 (951) 922-8146 Fax Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians THPO Patricia Tuck, Tribal Historic Perservation Officer 5401 Dinah Shore Drive Cahuilla Palm Springs, CA 92264 ptuck@augacaliente-nsn.gov (760) 699-6907 (760) 699-6924- Fax Augustine Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians Karen Kupcha P.O. Box 849 Cahuilla Coachella CA 92236 (760) 3984722 916-369-7161 - FAX Cahuilla Band of Indians Luther Salgado, Chairperson PO Box 391760 Cahuilla Anza , CA 92539 tribalcou ncil G cahullia. net 1.01PI l*Z-1-11La] This Net Is mane only as of do deer of This daeurr o t. Native American Contacts Riverside County May 3, 2013 Ernest H. Siva Morongo Band of Mission Indians Tribal Elder 9570 Mias Canyon Road Serrano Banning , CA 92220 Cahuilla siva0d1shmall.net (951) 849-4676 Glefrlbution of this Ilst doer not r+elle ft any pefeen of the sbdutary rasp arnmlrgr as domed In Becdon ?MJ of the Healih and Safegr Cade, Oration Ii M" of do PubNe Rftesourees Code and Seatlert 3007M of fire Public et.s— Coda. This list Is only applicable for contacting local Native Americans with regard to oultural resources for the proposed Swenson Residence - The Enclave Mountain Estates; located In the La Gulnfa area; Coachella Valley; Riverside County, California for which a Sacred Lands File search and Native American Contacts were requested_ 05/06.2013 11:14 FAX 916 657 5390 NAHC Q 004 NA-'1"I�IE AMERICIIN-�HERI7i4G� COMMISSION WV9 CANTO wAALL, ROOM 364 SACRAMENTO. CA "$14 G) 653-6261 4 (016) 6$7•saw www,nahc.c��a.,ggc�ly May 3, 2013 Ms_ Nina Gallardo, RPA CRM TECH 1016 E. Cooley Drive, Suite A/B Colton, CA 92324 Sent by FAX to: 909-824-6405 No. of Rages: 3 Re: Request for Sacred Lands Pile Search and Native American Contacts list for the "Solar Electric Project (No. 2703);7° located on 160-acres in the City of Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California. Dear Ms. Gallardo: A record search of the NAHC Sacred Lands File failed to indicate the presence of Native American traditional cultural place(s) in the project site location submitted, based on the USGS coordinates, the Area of Potential Effect (APE)- Also, NAHC SLF Inventory is not exhaustive; therefore, the absence of archaeological or Native American sacred places does not preclude their existence. Other data sources for Native American sacred places/sites should also be contacted. A Native American tribe of individual may be the only sources of presence of traditional cultural places or sites. In the 1985 Appellate Court decision (170 Cal App 3`' 604), the Court heid that the NAHC has jurisdiction and special expertise, as a state agency, over affected Native American resources impacted by proposed projects, inClUding archaeological places of religious significance to Native Americans, and t4 Native American burial sites. Attached is a list of Native American tribes, individuals/organization who may have knowledge of cultural resources in or near the project area. As part of the consultation process, the NAHC recommends that local governments and project developers contact the tribal governments and individuals to determine if any cultural places might be impacted by the proposed action. If a response is not received in two weeks of notification the NAHC requests that a follow telephone call be made to ensure that the project information ahs been received. If, ,OLJ have a y ;Oeations or need additional information, please contact me at (916) 371- TI5. If f f f� P a7ir1 Program A�4al sit �f 05/06/2013 11:14 FAX 916 657 5390 NAHC 11005 Beverly Salazar Folkes 1931, Shadybrook Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805 492-7255 (805) 558-1154 - cell folkes@msn.com Native American Contacts Los Angeles County May 3, 2013 Kitanemuk & Yowlumne Tejon Indians Delia Dominguez, Chairperson Chumash 115 Radio Street Yowlumne Tataviam Bakersfield , CA 93305 Kltanemuk Fermandeno deedominguez@juno.com (626) 339-6785 Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians Ronnie Salas, Cultural Preservation Departmant 1019 - 2nd Street, Suite #1 Fernandeno San Fernando CA 91340 Tataviam rortega @tataviam-nsn,gov (818) 837-0794 Office (818) 837-0796 Fax LA City/County Native American Indian Comm Ron Andrade, Director 3175 West 6th St, Rm. 403 Los Angeles, CA 90020 rand rade @ css . I acou nty. gov (213) 351-5324 (213) 386-3995 FAX Ron Wermuth P.0- Box 158 Kernville , CA 93238 warmoose *earth I ink. net (760) 376-4240 - Home (916) 717-1176 - Cell San Fernando Band of Mission Indians John Valenzuela, Chairperson P.O. Box 221838 Fernandeno Newhall , CA 91322 Tataviam tsen2u@hotmaii.com Serrano (661) 753-9833 Office Vanyume (760) 885-0955 Cell Kitanemuk (760) 949-1604 Fax Randy Guzman - Folkes 6471 Cornell Circle Chumash Moorpark , CA 93021 Fernandeno ndnRandy@yahoo.com Tataviam (805) 905-1675 - cell Shoshone Paiute Yaqui San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Daniel McCarthy, M.S.., Director-CRM Dept. Tubatulaibal 26559 Community Center. Drive Serrano Kawaiisu Highland , CA 92346 Koso (909) 864-8933, Ext 3248 Yokuts dmccarthy@?sanmanuel-nsn. gov (909) 862-5152 Fax This Ilst !s current orgy as of the delta of thle document, Dbb kem dlhle Ifat deea not relign any parson or the staituony rppC"I; lNy ae deeaed In 9actlon 70SU or the Health and Sahty Coda, Severn SOY 44 of to Puttee: Reaotnm cods and Seetim 609s ga of the Public Repawm a Cads. This list to only applicable for earfteting ICCal Native Americans with regard to cultural mwurm for the proposes Solar Electric Project; CRM TECH #2703; fteled In the City of Paundale; north n Los Angeles County, Callrornla for which a Sacred Lands File b6aroh and Native American Contacts est were requested. 05/06/2013 11:15 FAX 916 657 5390 NAHC 121 006 Native American Contacts Los Angeles County May 3, 2013 Kern Valley Indian Council Robert Robinson, Co -Chairperson P.O. Box 401 Tubatulabal Weldon , CA 93283 Kawailsu brobinsonQiwvisp.com Koso (760) 378.4575 (Home) YokutS (760) 549-2131 (Work) Trip list is current only as of do deft of thfe doculaslit. pleb uaw of tldt Ilst dais not reflwe any person of tin shAdottl rasponsU tr as dOPW In Sscum 7M11111.5 of tiw NOMM NO 81111 ► Code. station 5MM of titer Pub fe Reao�a Cods and ftedwl SWM of Hn Puift Rsnwro" Coda. This Ifs# IS only applicable for Contacting local Native Americana With regard to cultural resources for the proposed Solar Electric Project; CRM TECH #Zfai; located In the tatty or Palmdale; northeat We Angeles County, California for which a Sacred Lands File search and Native American Contacts Ilat were requested. May 7, 2013 RE: Swenson Residence -The Enclave Mountain Estates Project Three Acres in the City of La Quinta Riverside County, California CRM TECH Contract #2708 Dear Tribal Representative: The Altum Group is proposing to construct a single-family residence in the City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California. The project area encompasses approximately three acres of land in the area known as the Cove, located west of Washington Street and north of Avenue 50. The accompanying map, based on the USGS La Quinta, Calif., 7.5' quadrangle, depicts the location of the project area in Section 36, T5S R6E, SBBM. CRM TECH has been hired to conduct a cultural resource study, including the Native American scoping, for this project. In a letter dated May 3, 2013, the Native American Heritage Commission reports that the sacred lands record search identified no Native American cultural resources within the project area, but recommends that local Native American groups be contacted for further information. Therefore, as part of the cultural resources study for this project, I am writing to request your input on potential Native American cultural resources in or near the project area. According to records on file at the Eastern Information Center, located on the campus of the University of California, Riverside, there are no known historical / archaeological sites within the boundaries of the project area. There are approximately 35 known historical / archaeological sites within a one -mile radius of the project area, consisting mainly of bedrock milling features and ceramics scatters, as well as 11 historic -era buildings. Please respond at your earliest convenience if you have any specific knowledge of sacred/religious sites or other sites of Native American traditional cultural value within or near the project area. Any information or concerns may be forwarded to CRM TECH by telephone, e-mail, facsimile, or standard mail. Requests for documentation or information we cannot provide will be forwarded to our client and/or the lead agency, which is the City of La Quinta for CEQA-compliance purposes. We would also like to clarify that CRM TECH, as the cultural resources consultant for the project, is not the appropriate entity to initiate government -to -government consultations. Thank you for the time and effort in addressing this important matter. Respectfully, Nina Gallardo CRM TECH Email: ngallardo@crmtech.us Encl.: project area map May 9, 2013 Nina Gallardo CRM TECH 1016 E. Cooley Drive, Suite A/B Colton, CA 92324 Re.: Swenson Residence - The Enclave Mountain Estates Project 3 Acres in the City of La Quinta Riverside County, California CRM TECH Contract #2708 Dear Ms. Gallardo: Thank you for contacting the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians regarding the above referenced project. The project is located outside of Cabazon Reservation lands. The Cabazon Band has no specific archival information on the site indicating that it may be a sacred/religious site or other site of Native American traditional cultural value. The Cabazon Band recommends that there be a qualified archaeologist on site during all ground disturbing activities because the records search at the Eastern Information Center resulted in the finding of approximately 35 known historical/archaeological sites located within a one -mile radius of the project area. We look forward to continued collaboration in the preservation of cultural resources or areas of traditional cultural importance. Sincerely, Judy Stapp Director of Cultural Affairs RECEIVED MAY 102013 FA�A�W �/A �A �A �AA�A�\A�,A�A�A �A �A 84-245 INDIO SPRINGS PARKWAY • INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92203-3499 0 (760) 342-2593 FAX (760) 347-7880 BI-2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 2016 ITEM: DEVELOPMENT CODE TUNE UP- RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE CHAPTER 2.35 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM THE CITY OF LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE LOCATION: CITYWIDE APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA BACKGROUND: The City Council provided direction to City staff on July 21, 2015 to proceed with a Development Code Tune Up to evaluate the City of La Quinta Municipal Code and identify ways to streamline the review of development applications. The code establishes the development approval procedures, and identifies standards and permitted land uses. The elimination of the Historic Preservation Commission is one of the recommended code changes to streamline development review. DISCUSSION: The Development Code Tune Up effort is guided by streamlining goals of building greater flexibility and reducing the time and costs associated with the development review process. A Process Action Team (PAT) was formed to assemble key City staff, including representatives from the Building, Public Works and Planning Divisions, to inventory current permitting procedures and define key issues and concerns relevant to improving the permitting process. An Ad -Hoc Committee consisting of two City Council Members, two Planning Commissioners, and one Architecture and Landscape Review Board Member was established to assist City staff in identifying issues, receiving feedback and providing recommendations. The Development Code review included Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Title 8 (Buildings and Construction), Title 9 (Zoning), and Title 13 (Subdivision Regulations) of the La Quinta Municipal Code. The Development Code Tune Up effort also analyzed the existing City's Boards and Commissions to identify ways to streamline their roles in the Development Review process. Highlights of the recommended Development Code changes include the following: • Modify 61 use categories in the Permitted Uses Table that allows for a faster development review process and reduced fees; Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report February 25, 2016 Page 1 of 3 • Create an administrative level site development permit for smaller development projects that reduces current processing times and fees; • Create a new Planned Unit Development permit option for residential projects that allows for greater flexibility from the residential development standards. This is an alternative to the preparation of a Specific Plan which requires longer processing times and costly plan preparation; and • Eliminate the Historic Preservation Commission. The PAT and Ad -Hoc Committee recommends the elimination of the Historic Preservation Commission, as its role to monitor and protect cultural resources is largely accomplished by the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and new state tribal consultation laws that did not exist when the Commission was established. The powers and duties of the Historic Preservation Commission are referenced in Chapter 2.35 of the City of La Quinta Municipal Code. The Development Code Tune Up recommendation is to remove Chapter 2.35 from the Municipal Code. Title 7 (Historic Preservation) will remain in place and preserves the permitting procedures to protect historic resources. A Historic Preservation Commission is a prerequisite for becoming a Certified Local Government (CLG). The City of La Quinta will be ineligible for CLG status with the elimination of the Historic Preservation Commission. The City of La Quinta received certification in the CLG program on April 26, 1995. At that time the City Council staff report stated the benefits of certification in the CLG Program were to access grant funds, historic preservation -related projects, access to technical advice, and training assistance. Since CLG certification, the City has received three historic preservation grants. A Historic Resources Survey of citywide historic resources was prepared in 1997 with a $15,000 grant from the Certified Local Government Program and identified 72 properties eligible for landmark status. There have been no landmarks designated since the preparation of the survey. It is the opinion of Staff and the Ad -Hoc Committee that the benefits of participating in the CLG program have not been substantial and scarce City resources are necessary to maintain the Historic Preservation Commission. The City of La Quinta will continue to place significant importance on the preservation of its historic resources once a final decision is made to eliminate the Historic Preservation Commission. The following are measures available to the City to protect historic resources: • Historic landmark designation does not require establishment of a Historic Preservation Commission and will be subject to Title 7 (Historic Preservation). • City staff will archive properties identified as historic resources in the 1997 Historic Resource Survey in the address system in Trakit permitting software. A tracking system does not currently exist to enable staff to avoid demolition or significant alternation to structures identified in the Survey. The City is also required to comply with AB 52 and SB 18 to consult with local tribes regarding projects that require environmental review, General Plan Amendments, and Specific Plans. Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report February 25, 2016 Page 2 of 3 Staff requests input from the Historic Preservation Commission on additional measures that the City can implement to further historic preservation efforts. Report prepared by: Gabriel Perez, Planning Manager Attachments: "Chapter 2.35 Historic Preservation Commission" Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report February 25, 2016 Page 3 of 3 Chapter 2.35 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ATTACHMENT 1 2.35 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2.35.010 General rules regarding the historic preservation commission. Except as set out below, see Chapter 2.06 for general provisions. (Ord. 516 § 8, 2013) 2.35.020 Number of members. The historic preservation commission ("HPC") shall consist of five members appointed by, and serving at the will of the city council. (Ord. 516 § 8, 2013) 2.35.030 Qualifications of members. A. All members of the HPC shall have a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of historic preservation and the cultural resources of the city. B. Three HPC members 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. C. The city council may appoint nonresidents as professional members when, in the judgment of the city council, there is a lack of applications from qualified city residents. D. Two HPC members 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 discipline. (Ord. 516 § 8, 2013) 2.35.040 Powers and duties. A. The HPC shall act in an advisory capacity 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. B. It shall be the responsibility of the HPC 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 HPC 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; 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 http://gcode.uslcodesllaquintalview.php?topic=2-2_35&showAll=1&frames=on[211112016 2:52:33 PMl Chapter 2.35 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 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 code; 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; 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. (Ord. 516 § 8, 2013) View the mobile version. http://gcode.uslcodesllaquintalview.php?topic=2-2_35&showAll=1&frames=on[211112016 2:52:33 PM]