Historical & Landmarks Commission

Final City of Santa Clara Meeting Minutes Historical & Landmarks Commission 04/04/2019 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Cherukuru called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present 7 - Commissioner Nancy A. Biagini, Commissioner Patricia Leung, Commissioner Priya Cherukuru, Commissioner Stephen Estes, Commissioner J.L. "Spike" Standifer, Commissioner Ana Vargas-Smith , and Commissioner Michael Celso DECLARATION OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES Chair Cherukuru reviewed the Historical and Landmarks Commission procedures. REQUEST FOR EXCEPTIONS, WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES None CONSENT CALENDAR 1.A. 19-397 Action on Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of February 7, 2019 Recommendation: Approve the Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of February 7, 2019. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS None PUBLIC HEARING / GENERAL BUSINESS 2.A. 19-364 Public Hearing: Consideration of HLC Referral for projects near Historic Resource Inventory Properties for the property located at 580 Park Court. Recommendation: Staff recommends the Historical and Landmarks Commission continue the review of this project to the next meeting of May 2, 2019, to allow additional time for the applicant to prepare the necessary project plans. City of Santa Clara Page 1 Printed on 06/11/2019 Historical & Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes 04/04/2019 Public Speaker(s): Bryan Hennessy, Stephanie Hennessy, Mark Hoag, Wendy Hoag, Jayant Sanders, Joseph Corona, Mariya Malneva, Yuriy Malney, John Moyoli, Anthony Barsotti, Gaham Cramb Members of the public asked if prior oversight and permitting review for their neighborhood are still in place. They commented on prior requirements to maintain architectural features, such as wood siding, windows and doors. They commented on the uniqueness of the neighborhood and it should be protected as historic resource. A member of the public showed a brochure that stated that Park Court Subdivision as being a historic resource. Chair Cherukuru thanked the public for interested in their neighborhood, and noted the item is recommended to be continued to a future meeting. A motion was made that this item be Continued. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Aye: 7 - Commissioner Biagini, Commissioner Leung, Commissioner Cherukuru, Commissioner Estes, Commissioner Standifer, Commissioner Vargas-Smith, and Commissioner Celso COMMISSIONERS REPORT 3.A. 19-415 Action on Other Business before Historical and Landmarks Commission Recommendation: There are four items for consideration. - Request for Historical Plaque for 626 Lincoln Street - 2019 Joint Dinner with City Council, scheduled for April 9, 2019 at 5:00pm. - Preservation Month Activities - The California Preservation Conference: Palm Springs, May 8-11, 2019 A motion was made by Commissioner Biagini and seconded by Commissioner Standifer to approve the request for small bronze historical plaque for 626 Lincoln Street with the period of significance year 1918. Aye: 7 - Commissioner Biagini, Commissioner Leung, Commissioner Cherukuru, Commissioner Estes, Commissioner Standifer, Commissioner Vargas-Smith, and Commissioner Celso City of Santa Clara Page 2 Printed on 06/11/2019 Historical & Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes 04/04/2019 A motion was made by Commissioner Biagini and seconded by Commissioner Standifer, as part of May Preservation Month Activities, to authorize expenditure of up to $1,500 for advertisement and refresments for the joint event with the Woman's Club Adobe on May 18, 2019. Aye: 7 - Commissioner Biagini, Commissioner Leung, Commissioner Cherukuru, Commissioner Estes, Commissioner Standifer, Commissioner Vargas-Smith, and Commissioner Celso A Motion was made by Commissioner Biagini and seconded by Commissioner Standifer to authorize up to 3 members of the HLC, Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Smith and Commissioner Standifer, to attend the California Preservation Conference in Palm Springs on May 8 to 11, 2019. Aye: 7 - Commissioner Biagini, Commissioner Leung, Commissioner Cherukuru, Commissioner Estes, Commissioner Standifer, Commissioner Vargas-Smith, and Commissioner Celso Announcements / Other Items Staff Liaison Yen Han Chen reported the date for City Council and Historical & Landmarks Commission Joint Dinner Meeting is April 23, 2019. Chair Cherukuru presented a draft Action Plan and 2018 Accomplishments. She noted the final draft will be distributed by staff via email ahead of Council dinner. Commissioners discuss items to bring forward for City Council. They discussed district and overlays for areas inside and outside of the Old Quad, such as Park Court. They noted additional outreach on the Mills Act program is needed. Board or Committee Assignments Commissioners present reported on assignments. City of Santa Clara Page 3 Printed on 06/11/2019 Historical & Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes 04/04/2019 Commissioner Travel and Training Reports, Requests to Attend Training Commissioner Leung and Commissioner Vargas-Smith reported on their participation in 2019 Leadership Santa Clara. HLC LIAISON REPORT City Council and Planning Commission Actions Staff Liaison Yen Han Chen reported on Council and Planning Commission items. Upcoming Agenda Items Staff Liaison Yen Han Chen provided updates on upcoming agenda items. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Estes and seconded by Commissioner Biagini to adjourn the meeting and by consent voice vote the meeting was adjourned at 9:41 p.m. The next regular scheduled meeting is on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. City of Santa Clara Page 4 Printed on 06/11/2019