Historic Preservation Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 2, 2022 6:30 PM Via Video Conference Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson Jennifer Williams Vice-Chairperson Chara Swodeck Commissioner Tamara Gonzalez Commissioner Alice R. Gomez Commissioner James Gallivan Commissioner Jim Kercheval Commissioner Ann Tomkins Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda March 2, 2022 ***IMPORTANT NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19*** On March 16, 2020, the City Council declared a local emergency in response to the global COVID -19 outbreak. Preserving the health and safety of our employees and the public is our top priority. In accordance with California Assembly Bill 361 and Resolution No. 2022-027 adopted February 7, 2022 regarding the Brown Act, please note the following: On March 2, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., the Historic Preservation Commission meeting will occur via video conference . There will be no in-person public meeting location. To watch and participate by video conference • Visit https://zoom.us/join. • Type in Webinar ID 898 1488 9894 and click “Join”. • Enter Webinar Password 371097 and click “Join Webinar”. • You can also access the meeting by clicking on the following link: • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89814889894?pwd=bzJjam52bVduUWYxM05CTERGYXRCdz09 To participate by telephone • Dial (669) 900-9128 • Enter Webinar ID 898 1488 9894 followed by # • For Participant ID, press # • Enter Password 371097 followed by # To submit comments by email • Comments for public participation or for a specific item on the agenda will be accepted by email. • Comments will be read into the record by the Historic Preservation Commission Secretary. • The deadline to submit your comments is Wednesday, March 2 by 5:30 p.m. • Please email your comments to DevServicesComments@ci.pomona.ca.us. • Comments must be limited to 200 words. • Please title your email “Historic Preservation Commission Public Comment 3-2-2022” and indicate if you are commenting on a specific agenda item. A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Jennifer Williams B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Jennifer Williams C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Jennifer Williams, Vice-Chairperson Chara Swodeck, Commissioner Tamara Gonzalez, Commissioner Alice Gomez, Commissioner James Gallivan, Commissioner Jim Kercheval and Commissioner Ann Tomkins D. PUBLIC COMMENT: E. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION: 1. Report from Ordinance Review AdHoc Committee - Commissioner Tamara Gonzalez & Chairperson Jennifer Williams. City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 2/24/2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda March 2, 2022 2. Report from Education/Outreach AdHoc Committee - Commissioner Jim Kercheval & Vice-Chairperson Chara Swodeck. 3. Report from Maintaining Local Registry AdHoc Committee - Vice-Chairperson Jennifer Williams & Commissioner Alice R. Gomez. 4. Report from Tree AdHoc Committee - Commissioner Ann Tomkins & Commissioner James Gallivan. F. 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 Historic Preservation Commission Action Minutes meeting of January 5, 2022. Attachments: HPC Action Minutes 1-5-2022 G. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16354-2021) (Continued from February 2, 2022) Project Address: 395 South Thomas Street Project Applicant: John Pena Project Planner: Geoffrey Starns, Historic Preservation Supervisor Council District: CC District No. 2 A Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA 16354-2021) to add a fourth story, add an exterior fire escape, add an addition to the first floor, and various on -site improvements, in order to rehabilitate an existing historic landmark (Masonic Temple) to a mixed-use structure located at 395 S. Thomas Street. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project could qualify for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15331. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the Certificate of Appropriateness, subject to conditions, and adopt Resolution No 2022-005. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution 2022-005 Attachment 2 - Masonic Temple Story Poles Attachment 3 - Project Plans Attachment 4 - Site Photos H. DISCUSSION CALENDAR: City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 2/24/2022 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda March 2, 2022 1. Review and determine historic status for property located at 1950 South Garey Avenue. Attachments: 1950 South Garey determination Staff Report Attachment 1 Resolution 2022-006 Attachment 2-1950 S Garey Ave Photos 2. Review Guide to the Mills Act Attachments: Guide to Mills Act Staff Report Preserving Pomona - Mills Act Applications - Mills Act Mills Act Calculator I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Historic Preservation Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of April 6, 2022, which will occur via video conference. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP BD+C for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the March 2, 2022 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.pomonaca.gov on February 24, 2022. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Geoffrey Starns, AICP, LEED AP BD+C City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 2/24/2022