City Council
MEETING DATE: 2/10/2016
TITLE:
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Update on the Historic Preservation Task Force
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FROM:
Pat Milos, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
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BACKGROUND:
On March 11, 2015, the City Council held a study session discussion regarding the possible adoption of a Cathedral City Historic Preservation ordinance. As a result, the City Council directed the formation of an ad-hoc committee comprised of citizens, Peter Palladino representing the Agnes Pelton Society, Architect John Rivera representing the Architectural Review Subcommittee of the Planning Commission, Allan Carvalho representing the Arts Commission, Margie St. James representing the Cathedral City Historical Society, Denise Cross representing the Cathedral City Archive project, Diane Heinz representing the Cathedral City Parks and Events Commission, Robert Rodriguez the City's Development Services Manager, and Councilmembers Carnevale and Kaplan. The purpose of the Committee was to consider the needs of the City in relation to Historic Preservation.
On December 9, 2015, Staff presented the Historic Preservation Task Force's findings to the City Council. The Task Force essentially identified the need for the City to Commission a Historic Preservation body, adopt a related ordinance and to launch a public Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional services to complete a city-wide historic and cultural resources assessment and inventory.
DISCUSSION:
As a result of the discussion on December 9, 2015, Staff has reviewed the Archaeological and Historic Resources Element of the City's General Plan and concluded that the intent of the Historic Preservation Task Force's recommendations to the City Council are consistent with the Goals, Policies and Programs of the element. Moreover, Staff has launched a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for conducting a city-wide historic and cultural resources assessment and inventory.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are minor costs related to the RFQ. If a contract for services is awarded a budget transfer will be required to fund the contract. If a Commission is added there will be costs associated with staffing the Commission.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. The Cathedral City General Plan's Archaeological and Historic Resources Element related Goals, Policies and Programs.
2. Request for Qualifications (RFQ)