Heritage Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingSunnyvale, CA · January 8, 2014
Minutes
City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes
Heritage Preservation Commission
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 7:00 PM West Conference Room, City Hall, 456 W.
Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Stanek called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioner Mark Johnson
Commissioner Mike Michitaka
Commissioner Dale Mouritsen
Vice Chair David Squellati
Chair Jeanine Stanek
Council Liaison Tara Martin-Milius: absent
SCHEDULED PRESENTATION
None
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
14-0078 Draft Minutes of the Heritage Preservation Commission
Meeting of December 4, 2013
Commissioner Mouritsen made a motion to approve the draft minutes of December
4, 2014, as amended. Commissioner Michitaka seconded. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Commissioner Johnson
Commissioner Michitaka
Commissioner Mouritsen
Chair Stanek
No: 0
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Abstain: 1 - Vice Chair Squellati
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
1.A 14-0080 HPC Final 2014 Work Plan
Comm. Michitaka noted his planned absence for March. Commissioners adopted
the 2014 Workplan by the following vote.
Yes: 5 - Commissioner Johnson
Commissioner Michitaka
Commissioner Mouritsen
Vice Chair Squellati
Chair Stanek
No: 0
2 14-0081 Review of the Code of Ethics
Chair Stanek asked staff why the Code of Ethics is dated with the previous year.
Mr. Kuchenig responded that he was unsure why the City Clerk distributes the
Code of Conducts with a previous year date but this has always been the case.
The Commissioners confirmed that they have reviewed the Code of Ethics.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
Comm. Michitaka stated that Iizuka City Council has voted to sign the Friendly
Exchange Relations Agreement with the City of Sunnyvale. He stated that both
cities are now in agreement, and will be visiting IIzuka, Japan regarding the
Friendly Exchange Relations Agreement.
Comm. Michitaka noted that a visit is planned, which also includes students from
Fremont High School.
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
Chair Stanek noted that the Historical Society has a newsletter and passed one
around to the Commission.
Comm. Michitaka pointed out that there are legal issues when they send exchange
students abroad, and that they decided to purchase liability insurance. In turn, he
asked staff how the Commission is protected from liability, and if they have a form
of insurance.
Mr. Kuchenig stated that he would follow up with the City Attorney’s office.
Chair Stanek noted that she attended last night’s Council meeting and asked for
their support for the study issue sponsored by the Commission.
Chair Stanek updated the Commission regarding the Butchers Corner property.
She mentioned that City Council is considering a study to protect the house on the
property, if the property gets annexed to the City.
Comm. Johnson commented that he was able to visit the Heritage Park Museum
with his family and noted that they enjoyed their visit. He further stated that he
would like to see more artifacts regarding technological events that have occurred
and more history of the City’s cultural diversity.
Vice Chair Squellati noted that he was able to visit the Goodwill and Spalding
buildings downtown. He stated that he is pleased with the changes that are
occurring.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Stanek adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Sunnyvale
Notice and Agenda
Heritage Preservation Commission
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 7:00 PM West Conference Room, City Hall, 456 W. Olive
Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
CALL TO ORDER/SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
SCHEDULED PRESENTATION
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 14-0078 Draft Minutes of the Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting of
December 4, 2013
(SEE ATTACHMENT)
Attachments: Draft Minutes of December 4, 2013
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
1.A 14-0080
HPC Final 2014 Work Plan
Attachments: 2014 HPC Master Work Plan
2 14-0081 Review of the Code of Ethics
Attachments: 2013 Code of Ethics and Conduct
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS ON ACTIVITIES FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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Notice to the Public
Any agenda related writings or documents distributed to members of the Heritage
Preservation Commission regarding any open session item on this agenda will be
made available for public inspection in the Community Development Department
located at 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA. during normal business hours and in
the Lobby Conference Room on the evening of the Heritage Preservation
Commission meeting, pursuant to Government Code §54957.5.
Agenda information is available by contacting Joey Mariano, Recording Secretary
at (408)730-7486. Agendas and associated reports are also available on the City’s
web site at http://www.ci.sunnyvale.ca.us or at the Sunnyvale Public Library, 665
W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, 72 hours before the meeting.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in
this meeting, please contact the Planning Division Administrative Staff at
408-730-7440. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to
make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CRF
35.104 ADA Title II)
GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE BOARD OR COMMISSION
Public Announcements – Beginning of Meeting
3 minutes or less per speaker.
Speakers are requested to give their name (address is optional).
Recognition of a special achievement.
Announcement of public event with definite time and date.
Public events that are of board/commission interest that occur in the City
annually. (Only announce one time for the year).
Public Hearings – Order of Hearing as Follows:
Opening remarks by the applicant (if applicable).
Speakers are requested to give their name (address is optional).
Anyone interested in addressing the Council (may only speak one time).
Closing remarks by the applicant (if applicable).
Time limit of 3 minutes per person (to be extended at discretion of Chair).
Please make comments brief and be prepared to provide new input.
Public Comments
Any item relevant to the Board and/or Commission
Speakers are requested to give their name (address is optional).
Speakers are to turn in a Speaker Card to the Recording Secretary.
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Items not on the agenda.
Items that do not fall within the scope of the Public Announcement section.
Time limit of 3 minutes, 15 minutes total for this category (to be extended or
continued to end of Board/Commission business, at the discretion of the Chair).
Limit to one appearance during this section.
Planning to present materials to the board/commission?
If you wish to provide the board/commission with copies of your presentation
materials, please provide sufficient copies for each member, the recording
secretary, and other staff present.
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