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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-18 MINUTESHISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 1 JULY 19, 2018 ACTION MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA JULY 19, 2018 CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 4:36 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS Present: ALBERTA CHRISTY, Chair GINELLE HARDY LAURENCE HITTERDALE EDWARD MURASHIE TIM RUSH PHIL SCHAEFER, Vice Chair (arrived at 4:38 p.m.) COMMISSIONERS Absent: KENNETH NGUYEN STAFF Present: MINH THAI, Executive Director CANDIDA NEAL, Planning Manager LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney VINCE FREGOSO, Principal Planner VERNY CARVAJAL, Principal Planner PEDRO GOMEZ, Assistant Planner SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items) The following public comment was received: Dale Helvig spoke in opposition to the proposed project located at 2525 North Main  Street; urged Commission to adopt a resolution in opposition. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items: A-B MOTION: Murashie SECOND: Rush VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (6) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 JULY 19, 2018 NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Nguyen (1) A. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON MAY 24, 2018 MOTION: Approve Minutes B. EXCUSED ABSENCES MOTION: Excuse absent commission members: Nguyen. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE – None. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE 2018-2019 TERM Chairperson Christy called for nominations for Chairperson. Commissioner Hitterdale nominated Chairperson Christy. The nomination was accepted. There were no other nominations and the nominations were closed. MOTION: Elect Chairperson Christy as Chairperson for the 2018-2019 term. MOTION: Hitterdale SECOND: Murashie VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Nguyen (1) Chairperson Christy called for nominations for Vice-Chairperson. Commissioner Murashie nominated Vice-Chairperson Schaeffer. The nomination was accepted. There were no other nominations and the nominations were closed. MOTION: Murashie SECOND: Hardy VOTE: AYES: Christy, Hardy, Hitterdale, Murashie, Rush, Schaefer (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Nguyen (1) HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 JULY 19, 2018 ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** WORK STUDY CALENDAR 2. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSIONER TRAINING / BROWN ACT INFORMATION SESSION Assistant City Attorney Storck provided a presentation on the following topics:  What must a good Commission know  Attributes of an Effective Commission Member  SAMC Section 2-374: Powers and Duties  SAMC 2-371  Relationship with Council  Meetings are Open and Public  Good Public Policy  What is a Meeting  Face to Face Gatherings  Social Media  Brown Act Exceptions  Serial Meetings  Notice and Agenda Requirements  Discussion of Non-Agenda Items  Public Participation  Enforcement of Brown Act  Historic Resources Commission Bylaws  Consent Calendar  Courtesy and Decorum  Pointers and Tips Discussion ensued regarding quorum and powers and duties. ***END OF WORK STUDY CALENDAR*** COMMENTS 3. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS Executive Director Thai  Provided update on resolution in opposition to the project proposed at 2525 N. Main Street; clarified the roles and responsibilities of the Commission; indicated that a resolution in opposition is outside the purview of the Commission as the project does not have historic relevance; encouraged Commissioners to comment on the project as private citizens to City Council or Planning Commission. Commission generally agreed that the project will have a negative impact on adjacent neighborhood of Santiago Park as it is historically sensitive. Discussion ensued regarding the process of designating Santiago Park as a historic district. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 4 JULY 19, 2018 Planning Manager Neal  Reported Historic Resources matters will be transferred from Advanced Planning Section to Current Planning Section; Pedro Gomez will be the primary contact.  Provided update on the Historic Awards Program. o Outreach has been conducted; no applications have been received; may extend application submission deadline. 4. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Murashie  Inquired about Mills Act fees. o Staff responded that staff is awaiting outcome of the fee study. Commissioner Hitterdale  Thanked Assistant City Attorney Storck for her presentation.  Will not attend the meeting on August 2. Commissioner Rush  Inquired about the YMCA building. o Staff responded that Community Development Agency has requested proposals.  Would like to discuss manufactured homes in historically sensitive neighborhoods at a future meeting.  Henninger Park needs to be added to the State Registrar. Commissioner Murashie  Thanked Assistant City Attorney Storck for her presentation.  Congratulated Chairperson Christy and Vice Chairperson Schaeffer on elections. Vice Chair Schaeffer  Requested update on the Pacific Symphony Hall Building.  Staff responded the matter is still ongoing.  Eager to review outcome of the fee study.  Will not attend the meeting on August 2. Commissioner Hardy  Thanked Assistant City Attorney Storck for her presentation.  Congratulated Chairperson Christy and Vice Chairperson Schaeffer on elections.  Would like direction from staff on the Historic Designation process.  Asked who should be contacted in regards to graffiti on the Cypress Fire Station. Chair Christy  Thanked Commission for nomination.  Inquired about the City’s 150 year Anniversary celebration.  Thanked Advanced Planning team for their work. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 5 JULY 19, 2018 ADJOURNED 6:00 P.M. – The next scheduled meeting of the Historic Resources Commission will be on August 2, 2018 in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Sarah Bernal Recording Secretary