Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · May 8, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018
CULTURAL HERITAGE DRAKE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
COMMISSION MINUTES 951 MAINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813, 4:00 PM
Alan Burks, Chair Kathleen Irvine, Commissioner
Karen Highberger, Vice Chair Julianna Roosevelt, Commissioner
Jan Robert van Dijs, Commissioner Craig Smith, Commissioner
Tasha Hunter, Commissioner
FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Burks called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm.
ROLL CALL
Also present: Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer; Alejandro Plascencia, Planner;
Alison Spindler, Planner, Gabriel Diaz, Planner
Commissioners Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Craig Smith, Karen L.
Present: Highberger and Alan Burks
Commissioners Jan Robert van Dijs and Julianna Roosevelt
Absent:
FLAG SALUTE
MINUTES
Receive and file the Cultural Heritage Commission minutes of April 9, 2018.
18-013CH
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018
CULTURAL HERITAGE DRAKE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
COMMISSION MINUTES 951 MAINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813, 4:00 PM
A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by
Commissioner Hunter, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Tasha Hunter, Kathleen Irvine, Craig Smith, Karen L.
Highberger and Alan Burks
Absent: 2 - Jan Robert van Dijs and Julianna Roosevelt
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, presented the Director's Report.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Members of the public are invited to address the Board on items of interest to the public
within the Agency Board jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to two minutes unless
that time is extended by the Chair.
There was no public participation.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES
Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the evidence you shall give in this Planning
Commission Meeting shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
STUDY SESSION
1. 18-011CH Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Drake
Park/Willmore City Historic District. The presentation will be given by
students in the University of Southern California (USC) Master of
Heritage Conservation degree program. Students will share an overview
of their research on the Drake Park/Willmore City Historic District,
including background research, an analysis of findings and policy
recommendations for future consideration. (District 1)
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018
CULTURAL HERITAGE DRAKE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
COMMISSION MINUTES 951 MAINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813, 4:00 PM
Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke and introduced Professor Sandmeier,
who presented the Staff Report.
Eric spoke.
Jackson Luke spoke.
Kelsey spoke.
Hao spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Vice Chair Highberger spoke.
Alejandro Plascencia, Planner, spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Ernie Villa provided public comment.
Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer spoke.
Jim Dano provided public comment.
Chair Burks spoke.
Jim Dano spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
A dialogue ensued between Chair Burks and Christopher Koontz, Advance
Planning
Chair Burks spoke.
Ruthann Leher provided public comment.
Cheryl Perry provided public comment.
Vice Chair Highberger spoke.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018
CULTURAL HERITAGE DRAKE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
COMMISSION MINUTES 951 MAINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813, 4:00 PM
Christopher Koontz spoke.
Commissioner Irvine spoke.
Jim Dano spoke.
Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Michelle Scalano spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Alejandro Plascencia, Planner spoke.
This CH-Agenda Item was received and filed.
2. 18-012CH Conduct a study session to discuss a proposed rear addition to an
existing contributing structure located at 2732 E. 1st Street in the Bluff
Park Historic District. (District 3)
Nick Vasuthasawat, Planner, presented the Staff Report.
Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Mark Wheeler, applicant spoke.
Kelly spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
Commissioner Smith spoke.
Mark Wheeler, applicant spoke.
Chair Burks spoke.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018
CULTURAL HERITAGE DRAKE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
COMMISSION MINUTES 951 MAINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813, 4:00 PM
Commissioner Irvine spoke
This CH-Agenda Item was received and filed.
COMMENTS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
There were no additional comments from the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Burks adjourned meeting at 5:54 pm.
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Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018
CULTURAL HERITAGE DRAKE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
COMMISSION AGENDA 951 MAINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813, 4:00 PM
Alan Burks, Chair Kathleen Irvine, Commissioner
Karen Highberger, Vice Chair Julianna Roosevelt, Commissioner
Jan Robert van Dijs, Commissioner Craig Smith, Commissioner
Tasha Hunter, Commissioner
SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
MINUTES
Receive and file the Cultural Heritage Commission minutes of April 9, 2018.
18-013CH
Attachments: Minutes - Mon. April 9, 2018.pdf
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Members of the public are invited to address the Board on items of interest to the public
within the Agency Board jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to two minutes unless
that time is extended by the Chair.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES
Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the evidence you shall give in this Planning
Commission Meeting shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
STUDY SESSION
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION AGENDA DRAKE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
951 MAINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813, 4:00 PM
1. 18-011CH Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Drake
Park/Willmore City Historic District. The presentation will be given by
students in the University of Southern California (USC) Master of Heritage
Conservation degree program. Students will share an overview of their
research on the Drake Park/Willmore City Historic District, including
background research, an analysis of findings and policy recommendations
for future consideration. (District 1)
Suggested Action: Receive and file.
Attachments: Drake Willmore Study Session 5-8-18.pdf
2. 18-012CH Conduct a study session to discuss a rear addition to an existing
residence located at 2732 E. 1st Street in the Bluff Park Historic District.
(District 3)
Suggested Action: Receive and file.
Attachments: 2732 E. 1st St. - Plans.pdf
COMMENTS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF LONG BEACH TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION AGENDA DRAKE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
951 MAINE AVENUE
LONG BEACH, CA 90813, 4:00 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 3 minutes.
1. State your name and address.
2. Organization you represent, if any.
3. State whether for or against the proposal.
4. 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.
In order to have written material included in the Cultural Heritage Commissioner’s mailed
Agenda Packet, twelve (12) copies of the material must be delivered to the Department of
Development Services, Planning Bureau, no later than ten (10) calendar days before the
date of the Cultural Heritage Commission Meeting. Written material that is presented to
the Cultural Heritage Commission after this date and up to 1:00 p.m. the day of the
Cultural Heritage Commission meeting, will be included in the Commissioners’ Agenda
folder, but may not be reviewed by the individual Commissioners due to the amount of
material that the Commissioners have to review for the Agenda. Material presented to the
Commission at the Hearing will be part of the record but also may not be reviewed by
individual Commissioners.
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired,
please call 48 hours prior to the event/program/service at (562) 570-6194.
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