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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · October 9, 2025

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MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, October 9, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Barlow, Collum, , Pyzel, Rath, Rodriguez Members Absent: Smith-Crivello Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, Recording Secretary Arganbright CALL TO ORDER Chair Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. and Recording Secretary Arganbright provided information to the public about how to participate by calling in to give public comments on the live web meeting. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 2. August 11, 2025 Field Trip (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061) 3. August 14, 2025 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061) The Commission noted issues accessing the August 11th, 2025 minutes and requested to fix the stated address. Hill suggested bringing back the August 11th, 2025 field trip minutes at a future actions on the August 14th, 2025 minutes. ACTION: Approved with changes. On a motion by Vice-Chair Barlow and seconded by Commissioner , and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the August 14, 2025 HPC Minutes with revisions, by the following vote: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Barlow, Collum, Pyzel, Rodriguez NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Smith-Crivello ABSTAIN: 1 MEMBERS: Rath RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARING Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, October 9, 2025 4. Recommend Approval of 417 Alvarado Street: Historic Permit Application HP-25- 0232 for Alterations and Repairs to the Golden State Theatre and Associated Historic Preservation Report; Applicant Igor Gavric; Owner Monterey Historical Development LLC; PC-D-H1 Zoning District; Mixed Use General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 ACTION: Approved Historic Permit Application HP-25-0232 for Alterations and Repairs to the Golden State Theatre and Associated Historic Preservation Report at 417 Alvarado Street as submitted. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Planning Manager Hill presented the Agenda Report and answered commissioner questions regarding the Historic Preservation Report . Applicant Comments Applicant Igor Gavric responded to Commission questions regarding documentation of the changes to the Golden State Theatre over the years. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments The Commission expressed appreciation for the project. On a motion by Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner Collum, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved Historic Permit Application HP-25-0232 for Alterations and Repairs to the Golden State Theatre and Associated Historic Preservation Report at 417 Alvarado Street as submitted: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Barlow, NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Smith-Crivello ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: The Commission noted that there are artist open houses all over the Monterey Peninsula. The Commission also appreciated the recent APA Planning Conference and the work of several employees from the City of Monterey. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Update Received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:28 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, October 9, 2025 Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Levi Hill, AICP Chair Planning Manager Historic Preservation Commission

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Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners Meeting Agenda Juan Rodriguez, Chair Julie Barlow, Vice Chair Cathy Collum Thursday, October 9, 2025 Carol O’Neil William Pyzel 4:00 PM Linda Rath Jerilynn Smith-Crivello Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St. Monterey, California HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING:  Written comment: Members of the public may submit comment(s) to planning@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages are not read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the meeting body and public at https://monterey.gov/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the record.  In-Person: Please see the meeting location listed above. Wearing a mask is recommended and encouraged.  Remote via ZoomGov Webinar: o Join on a computer or smartphone: https://monterey-org.zoomgov.com/j/1617397120 An up-to-date version of the Zoom software must be used. o Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, CA) or 646-828-7666 (NY). If one number doesn’t work, please try another.  Enter Webinar ID: 161 739 7120 #  If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #  To “raise your hand,” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute o Need help using or updating Zoom? Read our Zoom Meeting Instructions (PDF)  This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10 second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90-second delay). PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS: The total amount of time allocated for public comment on a particular issue and for each individual speaker is generally as follows: 1. Up to three minutes per speaker. 2. For regular Historic Preservation Commission meetings, there is one 15-minute public comment period for items not on the agenda. 3. The total time allocated for public comment: a. Items pulled from the consent agenda – 15 minutes each item b. Public Appearance items – 30 minutes each item c. Public Hearing items – 30 minutes each item At the time an item is considered, the Chair will ask those attending the meeting in person to line up at the podium or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone or the “raise hand” function in Zoom, if they wish to address the Historic Preservation Commission. The maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of time allotted for each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an interest in speaking and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In exceptional circumstances and when necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Chair may, with the Commission’s consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each speaker. FIELD TRIP The Historic Preservation Commission will not conduct a field trip to review the HPC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: October 3, 2025 CALL TO ORDER 1. Meeting Procedures CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion unless a member of the Historic Preservation Commission or the public requests discussion or a separate vote. Approval of Minutes 2. August 11, 2025 Field Trip 3. August 14, 2025 ***End of Consent Agenda*** GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction. PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearings are held to receive a staff presentation and public comment on certain items prior to Historic Preservation Commission action. NOTICE CONCERNING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS: If you challenge the Historic Preservation Commission’s zoning, planning, or land use decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing on the matter, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at the time of or prior to the public hearing. (Government Code section 65009.) 4. Recommend Approval of 417 Alvarado Street: Historic Permit Application HP- 25-0232 for Alterations and Repairs to the Golden State Theatre and Associated Historic Preservation Report; Applicant Igor Gavric; Owner Monterey Historical Development LLC; PC-D-H1 Zoning District; Mixed Use General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioners may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on their activities. In addition, a Commissioneror the Historic Preservation Commission may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information. (Government Code section 54954.2(a)(3).) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Staff may make announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the scheduling of meetings and study sessions. 5. Planning Update Historic Preservation Commission 10/9/2025 4:00:00 PM 2 ADJOURNMENT The general policy of the Historic Preservation Commission is that the Afternoon Session will end no later than 5:30 p.m. and the Evening Session will end no later than 11:00 p.m. Any public agenda items that have not been completed within the designated adjournment time may be formally extended by the Commission, or continued to the next regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, or continued to a Special Meeting. Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.gov/submitted- comments and in the Planning Office at 570 Pacific St., Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours. Information distributed to the Historic Preservation Commission at the Historic Preservation Commission meeting becomes part of the public record. Historic Preservation Commission decisions may be appealed within ten (10) days from the date of the decision on forms available in the Planning Division during business hours. When the tenth day falls on a weekend or a holiday, the appeal deadline date is the next working day following the holiday or weekend. An appeal fee will apply. CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: (831) 646-3799 Fax: (831) 646-3793 Email: suggest@monterey.gov WebPage: http://www.monterey.gov INTERPRETATION: The Historic Preservation Commission invites and encourages public participation at its meetings. Requests for language interpretation may be made by contacting the City Clerk at cityclerk@monterey.gov or 831-646-3935. The City Clerk will make every effort to accommodate requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible in advance of any meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. The City is committed to addressing language interpretation requests swiftly in order to maximize public participation. ACCESSIBILITY: The City of Monterey is committed to including people with disabilities in all of its services, programs and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, including to coordinate the use of a hearing device, please contact cityclerk@monterey.gov or (831) 646-3935. Notification 30+ hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. For communication-related assistance, dial 711 to use the California Relay Service (CRS) to speak to City offices. CRS offers free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CITY OF MONTEREY 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: (831) 646-3799 or suggest@monterey.gov Upcoming city meetings are listed at monterey.gov/agendas For more information, call (831) 646-3885 Historic Preservation Commission 10/9/2025 4:00:00 PM 3

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