Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · April 7, 2021
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
6:30 PM
Via Video Conference
Historic Preservation Commission
Chairperson Ann Tomkins
Vice-Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez
Commissioner Chara Swodeck
Commissioner Jennifer Williams
Commissioner Alice R. Gomez
Commissioner James Gallivan
Commissioner Jim Kercheval
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 7, 2021
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 Chara Swodeck, 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.
1. Approval of Draft Historic Preservation Commission Action Minutes meeting of
March 3, 2021.
Attachments: HPC Action Minutes 3-3-2021
F. HEARING ITEMS:
1. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14030-2020)
Project Address: 576 Texas Street
Project Applicant: Pablo and Ana Gonzalez
Project Planner: Alina Barron, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 1
Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14030-2020) to allow a 309 square foot
first-story addition to an existing multi-family dwelling located at 576 Texas Street in the
Wilton Heights Historic District. In compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) guidelines, staff has determined that the proposed project meets the criteria
for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of
CEQA. Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission adopt the attached
resolution approving Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 14030-2020),
subject to conditions.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft HPC Resolution
Attachment 2 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph
Attachment 3 - Historic Resources Inventory Form 1993
Attachment 4 - Project Site Photographs
Attachment 5 - Project Plans
Attachment 6 - Andersen Windows Manufacturer Information
Project Presentation
2. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 15737-2021) (Request to
continue to May 5, 2021)
Project Address: 570 E. McKinley Avenue
Project Applicant: Cecilia Sandoval
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Project Planner: Alex Jimenez, Assistant Planner
Council District: CC District No. 4
A request to permit the replacement of windows and doors with non-original materials, on
a contributing property located in the Lincoln Park Historic District.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) continue the public
hearing to the next HPC meeting on May 5, 2021.
Attachments: Continuance Memo
G. DISCUSSION:
1. Discussion on Materials for “Ministerial Approvals- Historic Properties”.
Attachments: HPC Memo
2. Certified Local Government Annual Report.
Attachments: CLG Report - Commission Meeting Final Draft
3. Landmark Designation Process.
4. Grant Opportunities.
Attachments: CLG-Manual-Final
Underrepresented Communities
H. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMUNICATION:
1. Report from Ordinance Review AdHoc Committee - Commissioner Jennifer Williams
& Vice-Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez.
2. Report from Stable AdHoc Committee - Commissioner Jim Kercheval,
Commissioner James Gallivan & Vice-Chairperson Tamara Gonzalez.
3. Report from Education/Outreach AdHoc Committee - Commissioner Jim Kercheval
& Commissioner Chara Swodeck.
4. Report from Maintaining Local Registry AdHoc Committee - Vice-Chairperson
Tamara Gonzalez, Commissioner Jennifer Williams & Commissioner Alice R.
Gomez.
I. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION:
1. Minor Certificates of Appropriateness for March 2021 (attached).
Attachments: Certificates of Appropriateness March 2021
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ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of May 5,
2021 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 April 7, 2021 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 April 1, 2021. 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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