City of San Juan Bautista

Historic Resources Board Meeting
Minutes

January 8, 2008

 

  1. Call to Order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman Wanda Guibert

      A.  Roll Call

Members Present: Jeff Bagley, Dan McMath, Erika Spencer, Reuben Garza and Wanda Guibert.

Staff Present: Jan McClintock, City Manager; Matthew Sundt, City Planner; and Trish Paetz, City Clerk.

 

  1. Public Comment (limited to items on the agenda)

No comments were received.

 

  1. Informal Project Review

      Nothing was presented to review.

 

  1. Consent Items

      A.  Approve Affidavit of Posting Agenda

      B.  Approval of Minutes for December 4, 2007 Historic Resources Board Meeting

A motion was made by Board Member McGrath and seconded by Board Member Bagley to approve all items on the consent agenda with changes to the minutes as noted.  The motion passed 4-0-1-0 with Board Member Garza abstaining as he was absent from that meeting.

 

  1. Action Items

A. Historic Preservation Ordinance Amendment

The Board continued reviewing the amended Historic Preservation Ordinance.

 

  1. Future Agenda Items

City Manager McClintock reported that proposed signs pointing the way to certain areas of the downtown would be placed on the agenda for next month.  Additionally, a program where preservation of historic buildings would be recognized formally would be placed on the agenda for discussion at a future time.

 

  1. Comments

      A.  Historic Resources Board

Chairman Guibert asked that results of the Design Charette be placed on the website, and reminded board members about the upcoming Cultural Heritage Seminar in Monterey.  Board member McMath voiced his approval with the changes made to the Mission Café. There was discussion about how the stucco was re-textured on the face of the Café to match the renovated side where windows were added.

 

      B.  City Manager

City Manager McClintock reported that the De Anza Adobe sold to a reputable individual who is working towards restoring it.  She then asked the Board to hold the date of February 6 at 2 p.m. for a special event, although she could not divulge the specifics at this time.  There was discussion about when to reschedule the February meeting as Council Chambers would be available due to it being used as a polling place on Election Day, February 2, 2008. The Monday or Tuesday of the following week were suggested.

 

      C.  City Planner

City Planner Sundt reported that, subsequent to a November 16 meeting with Galvan & Associates, paperwork was submitted and the process is in the works.  Additionally, he reported steps were being taken to seek designation from the National Trust for Historic Preservation for the De Anza Adobe and Rosas on Polk Street (Scotty’s place).

 

8.      Adjournment – Historic Resources Board

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m. passed unanimously.        

 

 

 

                                                                        ______________________________

                                                                          Wanda Guibert, Chairperson

ATTEST:

 

 

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  Trish Paetz, Acting City Clerk