Heritage Preservation Commission

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes - Final Heritage Preservation Commission Wednesday, June 5, 2019 7:00 PM West Conference Room, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Larsen called the meeting to order. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Vice Chair Larsen led the salute to the flag. ROLL CALL Vice Chair Larsen noted that Commissioners Wu and Michitaka are present, and that Chair Hopkins and Commissioners Valenzuela, Caroompas and Gaudenti are excused absences. She noted that no decisions are to be voted on due to the lack of a quorum. Mayor Klein was present as the City Council Liaison. Present: 3 - Chair Dixie Larsen Commissioner Mike Michitaka Commissioner David Wu Absent: 3 - Commissioner Kenneth Valenzuela Commissioner Steve Caroompas Commissioner Shanna Gaudenti PRESENTATION 1. 19-0634 Update to the Study Issue Process Senior Management Analyst, Lupita Alamos-Bisbee, presented on the updated study issue process. Ms. Alamos-Bisbee reviewed the process to sponsor and rank study issues, and provided tips on what makes a good study issue. She noted that the biggest change is that the City would now require Commissioners to fill out a Study Issue Form, for submittal to the staff liaison. Ms. Alamos-Bisbee noted that staff would then schedule the study issue idea for the Commission to discuss at their next public hearing, which would typically be within 30 days. A majority vote would then be City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 5, 2019 required to add the idea to a running list of proposed study issues. In October, HPC will review this list and vote on the ones they would like to sponsor. Staff will then prepare a Study Issue Paper for each of the sponsored study issues. In January, HPC will rank their sponsored study issues for City Council consideration. She advised the Commission to submit their forms as soon as possible, but by August at the latest if the Commission would like to see the official Study Issue Paper before ranking. More detailed information regarding the study issue process can be viewed online: https://sunnyvale.ca.gov/government/council/study/default.htm. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR 2.A. 19-0629 Approve the Draft Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2019 Vice Chair Larsen continued this item to the July 10, 2019 meeting due to the lack of quorum. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 3. 19-0446 Updates to the Design Guidelines for the Murphy Station Heritage Landmark District: Forward a Recommendation to the City Council to Adopt a Resolution Updating the Design Guidelines for the Murphy Station Heritage Landmark District, and Find that the Action is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15308 and 15061(b) (3). (Study Issue) Vice Chair Larsen continued this item to the July 10, 2019 meeting due to the lack of quorum. 4. 19-0630 Discussion on Study Issue CDD 16-14: Exploring Options for Establishment of a Plaque Program for Heritage Resources - Discussion. Kelly Cha presented study issue CDD 16-14. Staff and Commissioners discussed the options and process for the Plaque Program. 5. 19-0628 Review Planning Program Budget and Fees for FY 2019/20 Senior Planner Noren Caliva-Lepe presented Recommended FY 2019-20 budget; however a formal recommendation to the City Council cannot be made due to the City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 5, 2019 lack of quorum. Commissioner Wu acknowledged the $75,000 City Council approved for funding for study issue CDD 19-05. STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES Ms. Caliva-Lepe reminded the Commission to submit any study issue ideas to staff. NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Commissioner Comments Commissioner Wu noted his grievance regarding the major crash that occurred on El Camino Real and Sunnyvale Avenue on April 23, 2019. Vice Chair Larsen noted that a community event was held at the Senior Center, which was attended by many people. INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS Ms. Caliva-Lepe noted that Senior Planner George Schroeder will be taking over as the next liaison to the Commission. Commissioner Michitaka commended Noren’s work she completed during her time as the staff liaison to this Commission. Mayor Klein noted that this is the last meeting he will be attending as the Council Liaison. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Larsen adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm. City of Sunnyvale Page 3