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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-Council Office J CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date: April 6, 2007 Subject: Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino adding Chapter 2.23 to Title 2 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code establishing the Historical Preservation Commission. From: Councilman Chas Kelley Dept: City Council MlCC Date: April 16, 2007 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: January 21, 2007 - The Legislative Review Committee requested staff to draft an ordinance establishing a Historical Preservation Commission, outlining the composition of its members and duties. March 6, 2007 - The Legislative Review Committee recommended item for Mayor and Council approval. Recommended motions: That said Ordinance be laid over for final adoption. ~ ~~,:1t Contact person: Chas Kelley Phone: 5122 Supporting data attached: Staff Report & Ordinance Ward: All FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: None Source: (Ace!. No.) (Ace!. Description) Finance: Council Notes: ~~ If II;' /07., .:fF2- h- I / Agenda Item No. / () 5/7/t)) L____ , CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT Subiect: Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino adding Chapter 2.23 to Title 2 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code establishing the Historical Preservation Commission. Backl!:round: At the request of the Legislative Review Committee, Councilman Kelley requested staff to research the feasibility of establishing a Historical Preservation Commission in the City of San Bernardino. Neighboring communities with established commissions were contacted regarding the roles and duties of their commission members. Cities included in the analysis were Redlands, Riverside, and Colton. Additionally, staff met with the San Bernardino Pioneer Society to gain an understanding of the organization's role with regard to historic preservation and what its members envision regarding the historical preservation of the city. There is concern that there is lack of education and knowledge in the area of historic preservation. Society members expressed desire that some type of committee be formed to address historical preservation issues in the city and create awareness in the community. The purpose of these commissions is to promote the general welfare of the community by preserving buildings, sites and structures that are relevant to the historical integrity of their respective cities. Generally, their role is to advise the Planning Commission and/or the Mayor and Council on issues pertaining to historic preservation. This ordinance establishes a nine-member commission plus one non-voting member. The Mayor and Council may appoint commission members outside their respective wards, but they must be residents and registered voters of the City. In order to expand the availability of expert knowledge in the area of historical preservation, the non-voting member need not be a resident of the City. The ordinance also outlines the commission's role and duties, which include: o Serve in an advisory capacity to the Planning Commission in making recommendations relating to the designation, preservation and protection of historical properties. o Assist in reviewing Mills Act applications. o Make recommendations, as requested, to the Planning Commission regarding proposed general plan, zoning, and map changes that impact designated areas. o Promote public interest in, and understanding of, historical and scenic properties and the preservation thereof. o Seek the means and resources to appropriately identify landmarks, historic districts, and structures of merit with state and national historic registers. o Seek out information and advise the Mayor and Council on funding opportunities for preservation. o Meet quarterly or as requested by the Planning Commission or Mayor and Common Council. I Fiscal Impact: None. Recommendation: That said Ordinance be laid over for final adoption. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING CHAPTER 2.23 TO TITLE 2 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. read as follows: San Bernardino Municipal Code Chapter 2.23 is hereby added to Chapter 2.23 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION Sections: 2.23.010 Purpose 2.23.020 Members - Appointment - Term 2.23.030 Duties 2.23.040 Meetings - Chairperson - Absences 2.23.010 Purpose The purpose of the Historical Preservation Commission is to promote the general welfare ofthe City by providing for the identification, protection, and enhancement of buildings, structures, areas, streets, districts, neighborhoods, sites, and natural landscapes that have special historical, archeological, cultural or aesthetic value to the City. 2.23.020 Members - Appointment - Term The Historical Preservation Commission shall consist of nine (9) voting members who shall serve without compensation at the pleasure of the Mayor and Common Council. Members shall be nominated and appointed and shall serve pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2.17, except that members need not be residents of the ward of the nominating Council member. The Mayor shall nominate two (2) members, who are residents and registered voters of the City, plus one (I) non-voting advisory member, who need Mt be a resident of the City, to serve for the term of the Mayor. All members must have a prior demonstrated interest, competence or knowledge of the historical preservation of the City. 2.23.030 Duties. The Historical Preservation Commission Shall: (A) Serve in an advisory capacity to the Planning Commission in making recommendations relating to the designation, preservation and protection of historical properties. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING CHAPTER 2.23 TO TITLE 2 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION (B) Assist in evaluating Mills Act applications. (C) Make recommendations, as requested, to the Planning Commission regarding proposed general plan, zoning, and map changes that impact designated areas. (D) Promote public interest in, and understanding of, historical and scenic properties and the preservation thereof. (E) Seek out information and advise the Mayor and Common Council on funding opportunities for historical preservation. 2.23.040 Meetings - Chairperson - Absences The Historical Preservation Commission shall hold meetings and shall function pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2.17 except that meetings shall be held quarterly or as requested by the Planning Commission or the Mayor and Common Council. III III III III III III III III III III III III III III III III III 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING CHAPTER 2.23 TO TITLE 2 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on the _ day of ,2007, by the following vote, to wit: Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT ESTRADA BAXTER BRINKER DERRY KELLEY JOHNSON MC CAMMACK Rachel Clark, City Clerk day of The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this 2007. Patrick J. Morris, Mayor City of San Bernardino Approved as to form: JAMES F. PENMAN c~ a_ By: 1_ ~ 3