Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · October 7, 2020
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
6:30 PM
Via Video Conference
Historic Preservation Commission
Chairperson Ann Tomkins
Vice-Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez
Commissioner Debra Martin
Commissioner Jennifer Williams
Commissioner Alice R. Gomez
Commissioner James Gallivan
Commissioner Jim Kercheval
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 7, 2020
PLEASE NOTE:
Members of the Historic Preservation Commission and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and
decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the Historic Preservation Commission and the public
are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the Historic
Preservation Commission or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules.
• The conduct of Historic Preservation Commission meetings is governed by the portion of the California
Government Code commonly known as the “Brown Act” and by the Pomona Historic Preservation Commission
Rules of Procedure.
• The Historic Preservation Commission meeting is for conducting the City ’s business, and members of the
audience must obey the rules of decorum set forth by law. This means that each speaker will be permitted to
speak for three (3) minutes to address items that are listed on the Historic Preservation Commission agenda or
topics which are within the jurisdictional authority of the City.
• No profanity, personal attacks, booing, cheering, applauding or other conduct disruptive to the meeting will be
permitted. Any person not adhering to the Rules of Procedure or conduct authorized by the Brown Act may be
asked to leave.
• All comments directed to the Historic Preservation Commission or to any member of the Historic Preservation
Commission must be directed to the Chairperson (or Vice Chairperson if the Chairperson is absent). We ask that
you please respect the business nature of this meeting and the order required for the proceedings conducted.
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Ann Tomkins
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairperson Ann Tomkins
C. ROLL CALL:
Chairperson Ann Tomkins, Vice-Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez, Commissioner Debra Martin, Commissioner
Jennifer Williams, Commissioner Alice R. Gomez, Commissioner James Gallivan and Commissioner Jim
Kercheval.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. At this time, the general public is invited to address the Historic Preservation Commission concerning any items
that are not listed on the agenda, which are not public hearings, or other items under the jurisdiction of the Historic
Preservation Commission. Comments from the public of any non -agenda items will be limited to three (3) minutes
in accordance with City policy.
2. Any applicant or member of the public wishing to speak on any item that is listed on the agenda is requested to
adhere to the following protocol procedures/guidelines:
a) When called upon, the person shall state his /her name and address for the record, and, if speaking for an
organization or other group, identify the organization or group represented. Whenever any group of persons wishes
to address the Historic Preservation Commission on the same subject matter, the Chairperson may, at his /her
discretion, request that the group choose a spokesperson to address the Commission.
b) All remarks should be addressed to the Historic Preservation Commission as a whole, and not to individual
Commissioners. Questions, if any, should be directed to the presiding Chairperson who will determine whether, or in
what manner an answer will be provided.
3. Together the Historic Preservation Commission members, City Staff, and public honor Pomona's important City
meeting values:
a) To speak and to listen to everyone with respect and courtesy; to honor fairness ad our cherished democratic
process.
b) To affirm Pomona's dedication to lead as a Compassionate City.
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Thank you all for keeping these values and this commitment to act with them ever present in our minds as we
proceed with the meeting together.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted by a single motion without separate discussion. If a
discussion or a separate vote on any item is desired by a Historic Preservation Commissioner, that item may be
removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. All remaining items not removed from the Consent
Calendar by a Historic Preservation Commissioner shall be voted on prior to discussion of the item (s) requested to
be pulled.
F. HEARING ITEMS:
1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 11490-2020)
Project Address: 155 E. Jefferson Avenue
Project Applicant: Alex Brenes
Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 4
Request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the construction of a 648
square-foot addition on a property located at 155 E. Jefferson Avenue in the Lincoln Park
Historic District. Pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project meets the criteria for a Class 1 Categorical
Exemption (Existing Facilities), Section 15301(e)(1) in that the project will not result in an
increase of more than fifty percent of the floor area of the structures before the addition.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve Major Certificate
of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14490-2020), subject to conditions.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution
Attachment 2 - Location Map & Aerial Photo
Attachment 3 - Site Photos
Attachment 4 - Lincoln Park Historic Survey
Attachment 5 - Proposed Plans
Attachment 6 - Public Hearing Notice
2. Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness (MILLS 13925-2020)
Project Address: 390 E. Kingsley Avenue
Project Applicant: Patricia Amelotte
Project Planner: Alex Jimenez, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 4
Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness (MILLS 13925-2020) for a Restoration,
Rehabilitation, and Preservation Plan that includes a schedule of projects to be
completed during the first ten years following execution of a Mills Act contract. Pursuant
to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources
Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the requirements for a Categorical
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Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15331, (Class 31 Historical Resource
Restoration/Rehabilitation).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the attached
resolution (Attachment 1) approving Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness
(MILLS 13925-2020), subject to findings and conditions of approval.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution
Attachment 2 - City Council Resolution No. 2008-39 Adopting the Revised and Restated City of Pomona Mills Ac
Attachment 3 - Location Map & Aerial Photo
Attachment 4 - Lincoln Park Historic District Survey Sheet
Attachment 5 - Site Plan and Floor Plans
Attachment 6 - Photographs of Building Interiors and Exteriors
Attachment 7 - Applicant's Proposed Restoration, Rehabilitation and Preservation Plan
Attachment 8 - Draft Mills Act Contract
Attachment 9 - Public Hearing Notice
3. Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness (MILLS 13805-2020)
Project Address: 395 E. Jefferson Avenue
Project Applicant: Colin J. Beck & Robin M. Cooper
Project Planner: Alex Jimenez, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 4
Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness (MILLS 13805-2020) for a Restoration,
Rehabilitation, and Preservation Plan that includes a schedule of projects to be
completed during the first ten years following execution of a Mills Act contract. Pursuant
to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources
Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the requirements for a Categorical
Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15331, (Class 31 Historical Resource
Restoration/Rehabilitation).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the attached
resolution (Attachment 1) approving Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness
(MILLS 13805-2020), subject to findings and conditions of approval.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution
Attachment 2 - City Council Resolution No. 2008-39 Adopting the Revised and Restated City of Pomona Mills Ac
Attachment 3 - Location Map & Aerial Photo
Attachment 4 - Lincoln Park Historic District Survey Sheet
Attachment 5 - Site Plan and Floor Plans
Attachment 6 - Photographs of Building Interiors and Exteriors
Attachment 7 - Applicant's Proposed Restoration, Rehabilitation and Preservation Plan
Attachment 8 - Draft Mills Act Contract
Attachment 9 - Public Hearing Notice
4. Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness (MILLS 13561-2020)
Project Address: 286 E. Jefferson Avenue
Project Applicant: Christopher Psuj and Ryan Mancari
Project Planner: Alina Barron, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 4
Mills Act Program, Certificate of Appropriateness (MILLS 13561-2020) for a
Restoration, Rehabilitation and Preservation Plan which includes a schedule of projects
to be completed during the first ten years following execution of a Mills Act contract for a
property located at 286 E. Jefferson Avenue in the Lincoln Park Historic District.
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public
Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the requirements for a
Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15331, (Class 31
Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the attached
resolution (Attachment 1) approving Mills Act Program Certificate of Appropriateness
(MILLS 13561-2020), subject to findings and conditions of approval.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution
Attachment 2 - Draft Mills Act Contract
Attachment 3 - City Council Resolution No. 2008-39 Adopting the Revised and Restated City of Pomona Mills Ac
Attachment 4 – Location Map & Aerial Photograph
Attachment 5 - Lincoln Park Historic District Survey Sheet
Attachment 6 - Photographs of Building Interiors and Exteriors
Attachment 7 - Site Plan and Floor Plans
Attachment 8 - Restoration, Rehabilitation, and Preservation Plan
Attachment 9 - Public Hearing Notice
G. DISCUSSION:
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1. Permitting Temporary Art in Historic Districts.
2. Mills Act Program.
H. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMUNICATION:
1. Report from Ordinance Review AdHoc Committee.
2. Report from Stable AdHoc Committee.
I. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR/PLANNING MANAGER COMMUNICATION:
1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for September 2020 (attached).
Attachments: Certificates of Appropriateness September 2020
ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of
November 4, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., which will occur via video conference.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA:
I, Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Development Services Director for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda
for the October 7, 2020 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was posted in City Hall, near the door of
the City Council Chambers, and on the City’s website www.ci.pomona.ca.us on October 1, 2020. I declare under
the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
/s/Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Development Services Director
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