City of San Juan Bautista

Historic Resources Board

Special Meeting

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

City Hall

1. Call to Order: Wanda Guibert called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

A. Pledge of Allegiance: Wanda Guibert led the Pledge of Allegiance.

B. Roll Call: Present: Jeff Bagley, Dan McMath, Reuben Garza, Wanda Guibert, and, arriving a few minutes late: Erika Spencer.

2. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda: None.

3. Informal Project Review:

4. Consent Items: Upon motion made by Commissioner McMath, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, and unanimously carried 4-0 (Commissioner Spencer absent), the Board approved the following consent items, with correction to the January 8, 2008 meeting minutes noted below:

A. Affidavit of Posting Agenda

B. Minutes of January 8, 2008 Historic Resources Board Meeting: Correction: “Casa on Polk Street” changed to “Rosa’s on Polk Street.”

5. Action Items:

A. Downtown Signs: Chairperson Guibert spoke about a meeting with local stakeholders to discuss pursuing Wayfinding grants and development of a logo or “branding” for Wayfinding signage. She reported that “branding” logo ideas discussed included images of the mission and chickens. Wayfinding signs would serve as direction for tourists to downtown merchants, the Mission, the Plaza Hotel, public restrooms, and El Teatro.

There was discussion about putting footprint paths on sidewalks. During discussion, the City Manager noted that signs could be hung on streetlight posts with brackets hanging over sidewalks. She stated she would discuss the idea with the Public Works Committee and the City Council.

Chairperson Guibert noted that Wayfinding grants, such as Preserve America, usually do not fund “brick and mortar” type projects. City Planner Matthew Sundt noted that painted signs or graphic murals on buildings may qualify for Wayfinding grant funding. He suggested that a timeline be developed for the issues that need to be addressed and that volunteer staff write the Preserve America and other grants. The City Manager noted that the CLG grant program allows including volunteer time at Minimum Wage standards, and the Federal grant Preserve America uses professional wage standards for volunteer time.

Commissioner Garza commented that tourists come to San Juan Bautista to see the mission; not chickens. It was noted that the City has a Mission image that is slightly different from that of the Chamber of Commerce.

The Historical Board requested that the Historical Committee bring more specific ideas for a branding/logo to the Board.

6. Future Agenda Items: Consideration of proposals from the Historical Committee.

7. Comments

A. Historic Resources Board: Commissioner Guibert reported that the City of San Juan Bautista received information regarding the CLG grant and Third Street being accepted to the National Register.

B. City Manager: City Manager McClintock reported that the City has been chosen as one of twelve Distinctive Destinations, which brings the total of U.S. Distinctive Destinations to 108. She noted that the City is receiving nationwide press.

C. City Planner: City Planner Sundt requested that volunteer hours for grants be reported to him as the City’s Grant Administrator for CLG. He also reported that the owner of Windmill Market will be installing a new sign.

8. Adjourn: By unanimous vote of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

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Wanda Guibert, Chairperson

ATTEST:

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Trish Paetz