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Home My WebLink AboutCC RES 18-78RESOLUTION NO. 18-78 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTING AS HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR PURSUANT TO TUSTIN CITY CODE 9252c AND ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM DEFINING THE COMMISSION ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ANNUAL WORK PROGRAM The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: I. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. That on June 20, 1988, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1001 establishing the City's Cultural Resources Overlay District and the City's Cultural Resources Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Historic Resources Committee as adopted by City Council Resolution 3991). The Historic Resources Committee was formed with five (5) members charged with acting solely in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters affecting the establishment of the Cultural Resources District, designation of Cultural Resources, and liaison between residents, property owners and the City Council. B. That on July 31, 1991, the City of Tustin became a California Certified Local Government (CLG) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1996, as amended in 1980. C. That on May 1, 2007, City Council adopted Ordinance 1332, which consolidated the responsibilities of the Historic Resources Committee to the Planning Commission in an effort to minimize impacts on City resources. D. That on April 3, 2018, the City Council received public input from the Tustin Preservation Conservancy requesting the Historic Resources Committee be reinstated as a separate committee. E. That on July 17, 2018, and October 8, 2018, City Council affirmed the Planning Commission as the advisory body on historic and cultural matters and directed staff to define the roles, responsibilities and work program for the Planning Commission. F. That on November 6, 2018, the City Council considered the Planning Commission as Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor Program attached hereto as Exhibit "A". Resolution 18-78 Page 1 of 2 II. The City Council hereby affirms the City of Tustin's Planning Commission shall continue to act as the advisory body on historic and cultural matters and adopts the Program attached hereto as Exhibit A. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tustin at a regular meeting on the 6th day of November 2018. ATTEST: ERI A N. YA DA, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS CITY OF TUSTIN ) ERICA N. YASUDA, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of the City of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 18-78 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 6h day of November, 2018, by the following vote: COUNCILMEMBER AYES: Murray, Gomez, Bernstein, Puckett, Clark (5) COUNCILMEMBER NOES: (0) COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: (0) COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: (0) L, A& /-, /,n, — ERICA N. YAMJDA, City Clerk Exhibit A: Planning Commission Acting as Historic Resources Committee Program Resolution 18-78 Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT "A PLANNING COMMISSION AS HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR PURPOSE Tustin has played a vital role in the history of Orange County and has retained a rich and unique cultural \heritage. It is hereby declared as a matter of public policy that the recognition, preservation, protection and use of culturally significant structures, natural features, sites end neighborhoods within the City of Tustin is required in the interest of health, safety, prosperity, social and cultural enrichment and general welfare of City residents. The City Council designated the Planning Commission as the advisory body to they City Council on all matters relating to historic and cultural resources, including without limitation: • Matters affecting the establishment of a Cultural Resources District • Designation of Cultural Resources, and • As a liaison between residents, property owners, and the City Council within a Cultural Resources District. RESPONSIBILITIES/TYPICAL DUTIES In its capacity as an advisory body on matters relating to historic and cultural resources, the Commission shall: • Protect the historic integrity of the City of Tustin for the citizens of the community, visitors, investors, and property owners. • Promote the economic, cultural, historical, and educational well-being of the community. • Promote pride in the historic accomplishments within the City of Tustin. • Provide mechanism(s) for identifying and preserving the historic and architectural resources of the City of Tustin that represent elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political, and architectural history. • Educate the citizens of Tustin about the benefits of preservation of historic structures, areas, sites, neighborhoods, and other historic resources correcting existing and preventing further urban blight. • Establish a preservation plan which includes all historic districts, structures, areas, sites, and other historic resources which are listed or are eligible for listing in the National, State or City Register of Historic Places. • Engage in other historical or cultural activities as requested by the City Council. Resolution 18-78 Exhibit Page 1 of 3 QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED TRAINING The Commission shall receive: • New Commissioners receive one (1) mandatory introductory training related to Tustin area historical resources including Old Town and other resources located throughout the City. • One (1) annual refresher course for more seasoned Commissioners. • In addition to the above, a minimum of the equivalent of one (1), six (6) -hour day of training per year. Educational events may include trainings conducted by City Staff and/or collaborations with groups similar to the California Preservation Foundation, the Tustin Historical Society and Tustin Preservation Conservancy. Training programs may include live workshops, conferences, live and pre-recorded webinars, and E -learning modules. The following list are approved educational training providers: • National Park Service (https://www.nps.gov/tps/education/online-training.htm) • State of California, Office of Historic Preservation (http://ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page id=1054) In addition to upcoming training events, the OHP website also contains links to previous training modules regarding a host of topics including historical resources, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), historical surveys, economic incentives, ordinances, etc. (http://ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page id=23125). • California Preservation Foundation (https://californiapreservation.org) • National Alliance for Preservation Commissions (https://napcommissions.org/camp/) • Urban Land Institute (ULI) (https://americas.uli.org) • American Planners Association (With membership in APA, Commissioners would receive bimonthly Commissioner magazine and full access to the APA website and Knowledge Center) ( https://www.planning.org/loin/commissioners/) • National Trust for Historic Preservation (https://savingplaces.org/) • National Preservation Institute (https://www.npi.org/) • Tustin Historical Society (http://tustinhistory.com/index.html) • Tustin Preservation Conservancy (http://www.tustinconservancy.orq/) • Other, by approval of the Director of Community Development Resolution 18-78 Exhibit Page 2 of 3 WORK PROGRAM Annually, the Commission shall establish a Work establish goals and objectives for the program year consistent with its purpose and responsibilities. ANNUAL REPORT Program. The Work Program shall . The Commission shall solicit input The Commission shall transmit an Annual Report to the City Council. Subject to City Council concurrence, the Annual Report shall include a statement of goals, objectives, accomplishments and efforts to further the cultural, historical, and educational well-being of the community. Resolution 18-78 Exhibit Page 3 of 3