Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · July 14, 2014
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014
CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL
COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM
Alan Burks, Chair Louise Ivers, Commissioner
Karen Highberger, Vice Chair Irma Hernandez, Commissioner
Shannon Carmack, Commissioner Jan Robert van Dijs, Commissioner
FINISHED AGENDA & DRAFT MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:37 PM, Chair Burks called to order the Cultural Heritage Commission meeting.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Karen L. Highberger, Irma Hernandez, Louise Ivers, Jan Robert
Present: van Dijs and Alan Burks
Commissioners Shannon Carmack and Julianna Roosevelt
Absent:
ALSO PRESENT: Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer; and Thelinjoris Manuel,
Clerk Typist III.
FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Hernandez led in the flag salute.
MINUTES
14-017CH Recommendation to approve the Minutes of the Cultural Heritage
Commission meeting held Monday, June 9, 2014.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, seconded by
Vice Chair Highberger, to approve the recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Karen L. Highberger, Irma Hernandez, Louise Ivers, Jan
Robert van Dijs and Alan Burks
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014
CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL
COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM
Absent: 2 - Shannon Carmack and Julianna Roosevelt
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, provided the Director's Report.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Jack Carmen, Long Beach resident, spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke.
SWEARING OF WITNESSES
No one was sworn in by Chair Burks.
REGULAR AGENDA (1)
1. 14-014CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness
request to allow exterior changes to the Security Pacific National
Bank Building, a designated historic landmark, in conjunction with
the adaptive reuse of the building located at 110 Pine Avenue within
the Downtown Long Beach Planned Development District (PD-30).
(District 2)
Chair Burks spoke.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hernandez, seconded by
Commissioner Ivers, to continue this item to the August 11, 2014
meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Karen L. Highberger, Irma Hernandez, Louise Ivers, Jan
Robert van Dijs and Alan Burks
Absent: 2 - Shannon Carmack and Julianna Roosevelt
STUDY SESSIONS (2)
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014
CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL
COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM
1. 14-015CH Study Session - 3065 E. Ocean Boulevard - Bluff Park Historic
District - Lot line adjustment and conceptual site plan
recommendations. (District 3)
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke.
Vice Chair Highberger spoke.
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke and a dialogue ensued
with Vice Chair Highberger.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke and a dialogue ensued
with Commissioner Ivers.
Commissioner van Dijs spoke.
Commissioner Hernandez spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Commissioner Hernandez spoke.
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke.
Vice Chair Highberger spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke and a dialogue ensued with Steve Gerhardt,
Acting Planning Officer.
Chair Burks spoke.
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014
CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL
COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM
Commissioner Hernandez spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke and Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning
Officer, spoke.
2. 14-016CH Study Session - Long Beach Heritage Research on Potential
Landmarks
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke.
Maureen Neely, Librarian, Long Beach Heritage, spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Maureen Neely, Librarian, Long Beach Heritage, spoke and a dialogue
ensued with Chair Burks.
Commissioner van Dijs spoke.
Maureen Neely, Librarian, Long Beach Heritage, spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke.
Vice Chair Highberger spoke.
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke.
Vice Chair Highberger spoke.
Maureen Neely, Librarian, Long Beach Heritage, spoke and a dialogue
ensued with Vice Chair Highberger.
Vice Chair Highberger spoke.
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke and a dialogue ensued
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014
CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL
COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM
with Vice Chair Highberger.
Maureen Neely, Librarian, Long Beach Heritage, spoke.
Commissioner Hernandez spoke.
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
COMMENTS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Hernandez spoke.
Steve Gerhardt, Acting Planning Officer, spoke.
Commissioner van Dijs spoke.
Commissioner Ivers spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:34 PM, there being no objection(s), Chair Burks declared the Cultural Heritage
Commission meeting adjourned.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014
CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL
COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM
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Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014
CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL
COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM
Alan Burks, Chair Louise Ivers, Commissioner
Karen Highberger, Vice Chair Irma Hernandez, Commissioner
Shannon Carmack, Commissioner Jan Robert van Dijs, Commissioner
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
MINUTES
14-017CH Recommendation to approve the Minutes of the Cultural Heritage
Commission meeting held Monday, June 9, 2014.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Members of the public are invited to address the Cultural Heritage Commission on
non-agenda items of interest within the Commission's jurisdiction. Each speaker will
be limited to three minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair.
SWEARING OF WITNESSES
Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the evidence you shall give in this Cultural
Heritage Commission meeting shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth?
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION AGENDA PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM
REGULAR AGENDA (1)
1. 14-014CH Recommendation to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness request
to allow exterior changes to the Security Pacific National Bank
Building, a designated historic landmark, in conjunction with the
adaptive reuse of the building located at 110 Pine Avenue within the
Downtown Long Beach Planned Development District (PD-30).
(District 2)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
STUDY SESSIONS (2)
1. 14-015CH Study Session - 3065 E. Ocean Boulevard - Bluff Park Historic District
- Lot line adjustment and conceptual site plan recommendations.
(District 3)
2. 14-016CH Study Session - Long Beach Heritage Research on Potential
Landmarks
COMMENTS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSIONERS
ADJOURNMENT
I, Thelinjoris Manuel, certify that the agenda was posted on July 7, 2014, not less than 72
hours prior to the meeting.
Signature: __________________________________ Date: __________________
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CITY OF LONG BEACH MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION AGENDA PLAZA LEVEL - CITY HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
333 W. OCEAN BLVD., 5:30 PM
GUIDE FOR PERSONS INTENDING TO SPEAK
This guide has been prepared as an aid so that you will be able to express your opinions
briefly and clearly before the Commission and thus increase the effectiveness of your
presentation. Remarks are generally limited to three minutes.
1. State your name and address.
2. State the organization you represent, if any.
3. State whether for or against the proposal.
Your statement should include all pertinent facts within your knowledge; avoid gossip,
emotion and repetition. It is important to discuss only those matters relating to the hearing
and to tie your discussion of the facts directly to the decision you wish the Commission to
reach. A clear, concise and non-repetitive argument is impressive.
Note: The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if an
agenda is needed in an alternative format, please call the Development Services
Department, 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570-6941. The Development Services
Department e-mail at LBDS@longbeach.gov is available for correspondence purposes.
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