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CITY OF NORCO HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, January 23, 2018 City of Norco City Hall, Conference Rooms A & B, 2870 Clark Avenue, Norco CA 92860 CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Matthew Potter, Chair Mark Sawyer, Vice Chair Teresa Edwards, Commission Member Patricia Overstreet, Commission Member Diana Stiller, Commission Member PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commission Member Edwards TO BE READ BY CHAIR: “All discretionary actions before the Historic Preservation Commission are advisory in nature and final actions will be confirmed, modified or deleted by the City Council.” 2. DISCUSSION ITEM: A. Staffing of the Allen Historical Community Room B. Review Relevance of Current Subcommittees C. Review and Approve Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Certified Local Government Annual Report 3. CONSULTANT UPDATES A. Cultural Resource (Consultant Wilkman) o State Historic Resources Commission Meeting on the National Register Nomination of the Norconian 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. Next Regular Meeting March 13, 2018 ADJOURNMENT ______________________________________________________________________ In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office (951) 270-5623. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).Staff reports are on file in the City Clerk’s office. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Historic Preservation Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Counter in City Hall located at 2870 Clark Avenue. This meeting is recorded. CITY OF NORCO STAFF REPORT TO: Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Matt Potter, Chair PREPARED BY: Roger Grody, Economic Development DATE: January 23, 2017 SUBJECT: Staffing of the Allen Historical Community Room for the Norco Heritage Collection RECOMMENDATION: Take Appropriate Action SUMMARY: The Commission has previously committed to maintaining public hours at the Allen Historical Community Room where the Norco Heritage Collection is maintained, at the Community Center on the second Sunday of every month, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, coinciding with the hours of the Norco Farmers’ Market. On its first Sunday of December 10, 2017, Vice Chair Potter and Economic Consultant Grody staffed the room, and are requesting for commitments from Commission Members for future dates. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: It is necessary to establish in advance a schedule of Commission Members volunteering to staff the Allen Historical Community Room. Staffing should consist of two Commission Members or a single Commission Member and one qualified volunteer willing to commit to the time and date. It is recommended that Commission Members select dates at this meeting for the following scheduled days on which the Historical Community Room will be open to the public: February 11; March 11; April 8; May 13; June 10; July 8; August 12; September 9; October 14; November 11; and December 9. A signup sheet will be available at the meeting for Members to sign up. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Take appropriate action. AGENDA ITEM 2.A. CITY OF NORCO STAFF REPORT TO: Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Roger Grody, Economic Development Consultant DATE: January 23, 2018 SUBJECT: Review Relevance of Current Subcommittees RECOMMENDATION: Take Appropriate Action SUMMARY: The Commission currently maintains a few longstanding Subcommittees: 1) Archive Policies & Procedures Subcommittee, established in October 2011; 2) Collections Advisory Subcommittee, established in 2013; 3) Liaison to the Navy Committee, established in September 2014; 4) Outreach Subcommittee, established in March 2014; and 5) Oversight of Diorama Improvements Subcommittee, established November 2016. As we begin a new year, it is worthwhile to reevaluate the relevance and roles of each Subcommittees and make any membership changes as desired by the Commission. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: The Archive Policies & Procedure Subcommittee was established to review policies related to the storage, handling, and cataloging of historic documents and artifacts. The appointed Members consisted of Chair Potter and previous Commission Member Terri Jacquemain. Shortly after inception, the Subcommittee became known as the Archiving Subcommittee in 2012; the Collections Advisory Subcommittee, currently overseen by Collections Consultant Chuck Wilson and comprised of Commission Members Diana Stiller and Teresa Edwards, is tasked to assist in creating policies for the maintenance and management of the Heritage Collection. Appointed to serve as Liaison to the Navy Committee were Vice Chair Sawyer as the Historic Preservation Commission’s delegate and Commission Member Diana Stiller as the alternate. The Navy Committee is comprised of City Council Members, staff and Navy base personnel and meets quarterly, or as needed. The Outreach Subcommittee, currently consisting of Chair Potter and Commission Member Overstreet, is responsible for communicating the Historic Preservation Commission’s mission and events to the community. And the fifth Subcommittee was established in November 2016, consisting of Vice Chair Sawyer and Commission Member Edwards; Oversight of Diorama Improvements Subcommittee was established to study the feasibility of any improvements to the diorama currently set up in the Norco City Hall lobby. AGENDA ITEM 2.B. Relevance of Current Subcommittees Page 2 January 23, 2018 At this time, the Commission should evaluate the relevance and roles of each current Subcommittee, and make any desired changes in membership as may be desired by Commission Members. FISCAL IMPACT: None. CITY OF NORCO STAFF REPORT TO: Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Bill Wilkman, Cultural Resources Consultant DATE: January 23, 2018 SUBJECT: Review and Approve Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report RECOMMENDATION: Review and Approve 2016/2017 CLG Annual Report SUMMARY: The City of Norco’s Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report was due January 22, 2018; however, because of the lack of a quorum for the January 9, 2018 Historic Preservation Commission meeting, the State Office of Historic Preservation has granted an extension. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: As a CLG, Norco is required to report on its historic preservation related activities each year. These annual reports cover the period between October 1 and September 30. The purpose is to document that the City is in compliance with the standards to maintain our CLG status and to establish goals for the coming year. The main matter needing attention from the Commission is the goals for the coming year. As currently drafted, the annual report establishes the following goals to be accomplished by September 30, 2018: With the Norconian Nomination behind us, we will be able to devote local Historic Preservation Funds to: 1. The designation of at least one other property for listing on the City’s Historic Register. 2. The establishment of priorities for future historic resources designations. 3. The initiation of a Mills Act Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is seeking comments and direction from the Commission regarding these goals. FISCAL IMPACT: None Attachment: Annual CLG Program Report - 2016/2017 AGENDA ITEM 2.C. Certified Local Government Program -- 2016-2017 Annual Report (Reporting period is from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017) Name of CLG City of Norco Report Prepared by: Bill Wilkman Date of commission/board review: January 9, 2018 Minimum Requirements for Certification I. Enforce Appropriate State or Local Legislation for the Designation and Protection of Historic Properties. A. Preservation Laws 1. What amendments or revisions, if any, are you considering to the certified ordinance? Please forward drafts or proposals. REMINDER: Pursuant to the CLG Agreement, OHP must have the opportunity to review and comment on ordinance changes prior to adoption. Changes that do not meet the CLG requirements could affect certification status. No amendments anticipated. 2. Provide an electronic link to your ordinance or appropriate section(s) of the municipal/zoning code. http://www.codepublishing.com/ca/norco B. New Local Landmark Designations (Comprehensive list of properties/districts designated under local ordinance, HPOZ, etc.) 1. During the reporting period, October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016, what properties/districts have been locally designated? Property Name/Address Date Designated If a district, number of Date Recorded by County contributors Recorder 1 Certified Local Government Program -- 2016-2017 Annual Report (Reporting period is from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017) No Landmarks Designated Type here. REMINDER: Pursuant to California Government Code § 27288.2, “the county recorder shall record a certified resolution establishing an historical resources designation issued by the State Historical Resources Commission or a local agency, or unit thereof.” 2. What properties/districts have been de-designated this past year? For districts, include the total number of resource contributors. Property Name/Address Date Removed None Type here. C. Historic Preservation Element/Plan 1. Do you address historic preservation in your general plan? ☐ No ☐ Yes, in a separate historic preservation element. x Yes, it is included in another element. Provide an electronic link to the historic preservation