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Home My WebLink About10 PLANNING COMMISSION AS HISTORIC & CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR PROGRAM-2019 WORK PROGRAMMEETING DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: SUMMARY: Agenda Item 10 AGENDA REPORT Reviewed: citn—�, City Manager Finance Director JCA APRIL 2, 2019 MATTHEW WEST, ACTING CITY MANAGER ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR PLANNING COMMISSION AS HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR PROGRAM — 2019 WORK PROGRAM On April 3, 2018, the City Council received public comment from the Tustin Preservation Conservancy requesting the City Council reinstate the Historic Resources Committee (HRC) as a separate committee. Between June and November, 2018, staff provided the City Council with historical background related to the State Office of Historic Preservation (SHPO) Certified Local Government (CLG) requirements, Orange County and statewide CLG processes, and other relevant information related to historic and cultural resources. On November 6, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution 18-78 affirming the Planning Commission as the Historical and Cultural Resources Advisor to the City Council and establishing a program defining the Planning Commission roles, responsibilities and annual work program (Attachment A). On March 26, 2019, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 4376, approving the 2019 Planning Commission as Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor Work Program. This report is intended to provide City Council with information of Planning Commission as Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor action related to historic resources and preservation efforts. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the report. FISCAL IMPACT: With the exception of the Tustin Pioneers Recognition Program, all activities for the 2019 fiscal year have received City Council's approval and budget appropriation. Should a Pioneer bust installation be proposed by a sponsoring individual or organizations, that individual or organization would fund the design, fabrication, installation, any necessary landscaping, paving and/or lighting expenses; alternatively, City Council could fund all or a portion of a proposed pioneer bust. The cost of the design and fabrication of the bust and City Council Report April 2, 2019 Historic Resources Committee Page 2 the construction and pedestal would cost approximately $25,000.00 to $35,000.00. The fiscal impact to the City would depend on the number of individual projects completed and the level of public funding, if applicable. CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN: Cultural and historic resources correlate to Goal C of the City of Tustin's Strategic Plan pertaining to financial strength and to Goal A to enhance the vibrancy and quality of life in all neighborhoods and areas of the community. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTING AS HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR: Within the parameters of the State and Federal requirements of a Certified Local Government (CLG) and Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9252(c), Exhibit A to City Council Resolution No. 18-78 contains a program which defines and clarifies the Planning Commission's role and responsibilities specific to its role as an advisory body on historic and cultural matters. • 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, and 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. City Council Report April 2, 2019 Historic Resources Committee Page 3 Qualification and Required Training The Commission shall receive: • New Commissioners receive a mandatory introductory training related to Tustin area historical resources including Old Town and other resources located throughout the City. • 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. Work Program Annually, the Commission is tasked to establish a Work Program. The Work Program establishes goals and objectives for the program year. The Commission may solicit input consistent with its purpose and responsibilities. On March 26, 2019, the Planning Commission approved Resolution 4376 (Attachment B) establishing the 2019 Planning Commission as Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor Work Program, which includes the following goals and objectives: • Commence with an update of a City Survey of Historical Resources The City conducted its first Historical Resources Survey in 1990, which was updated in 2003. The City Council has approved funding for a comprehensive update which will commence during the 2019 Work Program period. • Four (4) commendation nominations Annually, the City commends four (4) properties of outstanding merit (one per quarter). During the program year, the Planning Commission will continue to nominate four (4) properties per year. The property at 195 EI Camino Real (Camino Cafe) has been approved by the Planning Commission as Cultural and Historic Resource Advisor. ® Two (2) Historical Plaque program nominations Historic plaques are intended to recognize Tustin's historic properties, educate the public, increase public interest in historic properties, and to promote community pride. To date, a total of fifty-seven (57) residential and commercial properties City Council Report April 2, 2019 Historic Resources Committee Page 4 have received Tustin Historical Register plaques. During the program year, the City will nominate two (2) properties to receive a historic plaque. • Initiate a second Pioneer bust The first Pioneer bust of Columbus Tustin was installed on September 24, 2017, at the corner of Main Street and EI Camino Real. The Work Program proposes to seek funding for a second bust either by private donation or City Council. Potential cost of the bust may be approximately $25,000.00 - $35,000.00. • Each Commissioner shall receive a minimum of the equivalent of one (1), six (6) - hour day of training from the approved provider list or by approval of the Director of Community Development, in addition to mandatory introductory training for new Commissioners and refresher course for more seasoned Commissioners • Other matters as may be referred to the Planning Commission by the City Council or Director of Community Development. This report is intended to provide the City Council with information on the action taken by the Planning Commission as Cultural and Historic Resources Advisor. 1 Elaine Dove, AICP, RLA Elizabeth A. Binsack Senior Planner Director of Community Development Attachments A. Resolution No. 18-78 and Proposed Planning Commission as Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor Program B. Planning Commission Resolution 4376 RESOLUTION 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: 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, Commission as Historic hereto as Exhibit "A". Resolution 18-78 Page 1 of 2 2018, the City Council considered the Planning and Cultural Resources Advisor Program attached 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: — - L ERld'K P4.'iWVDA, 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) ERICA N. YASUDA, City Clerk Exhibit A: Planning Commission Acting as Historic Resources Committee Program Resolution 18-78 Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT «AN• PLANNING COMMISSION AS HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR 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 i@nd 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 the,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. 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 (httr)s:/Iwww.nDs.00v/tt)s/education/online-training.htm) • State of California, Office of Historic Preservation (htto://ohi).oarks.ca.aovl?r)aae 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. (htto://ohr),oar-ks.ca.(iov/fie id=23125). • California Preservation Foundation (hftos:/Icaliforniapreservationorg) • National Alliance for Preservation Commissions (hftps:Hnapcommissions.om/camp ) 0 Urban Land Institute (ULI) (hftps://americas.gli.org) • American Planners Association (With membership in APA, Commissioners would receive bimonthly Commissioner magazine and full access to the APA website and Knowledge Center) ( hftps://www.i)lannina.ordlioin/commissioners/) • National Trust for Historic Preservation (hftjDs:Hsavingplaces.oLqj) • National Preservation Institute (https:/lwmv.npi.org • Tustin Historical Society (htti)://tustinhistoLxL.com/index.h tml) • Tustin Preservation Conservancy (http://www,tustinconservancy,o[g • Other, by approval of the Director of Community Development Resolution 18-78 Exhibit Page 2 of 3 Annually, the Commission shall establish a Work Program. The Work Program shall establish goals and objectives for the program year. The Commission shall solicit input consistent with its purpose and responsibilities. ANNUAL REPORT 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 RESOLUTION NO. 4376 A RESOLUTION OF THE TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION, ACTING AS THE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR, ADOPTING A HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES WORK PROGRAM FOR 2019 CALENDAR YEAR. The Planning Commission, acting as the Historical and Cultural Resources Advisor, of the City of Tustin, finds and determines as followLt..., A, That on November 6, 2018, the City j1Q — cil adopted Resolution 18-78 w affirming the Planning Commissionand Cultural Resources M-1. M Advisor to the City Council pursuariff to 1, Lst in City Code 9252c and establishing a program definingthe CommissionJoles, Responsibilities and annual Work Program. Amw- B. That the Planning Commission desires to establish an dh al Work Program under the Historic an M forth d- Cultural F� rce§111,1. Visor Progrdff,,-.-,, ich sets h the goals and objecl: g4b r the p ro g r— ar 2019, and continuing thereafter on an annual basis. "M V C. That the Tustin PlannidE 2019 to consider the PI Resod ti....Work 11. That the Tustie the R. istorical a I fl.71.1,L' t the Planniri"-dr- a ze,. minor n am upd& e4 time adeemed nes PASSED AND ADTED the 26th day of Ma 1 nina,, Tommi ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary A held" public meeting on March 26, fission 50he Historical and Cultural ie E9 calendar year. by adopts the Planning Commission as ,or 2019 Work Program attached hereto authorizes the Community Development Director to '---r expand or modify the Work Program from time to ular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission held on STEVE KOZAK, Chairperson Exhibit A: Planning Commission as the Historic Cultural Resources Advisor 2019 Work Program STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS CITY OF TUSTIN ) CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 4376 I, ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; thatResolution No. 4376 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin mPylanruing Commission, held on the 26th day of March, 2019. PLANNING COMMISSIONER AYES: PLANNING COMMISSIONER NOES: PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSTAIN PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSENT: ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION 4376 PLANNING COMMISSION AS THE HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR WORK PROGRAM — 2019 • Commence with an update of a City Survey of Historical Resources • Four (4) commendation nominations • Two (2) Historical Plaque program nominations • Initiate a second Pioneer bust • Each Commissioner shall receive a hour day of training from the appro\ of Community Development, in add new Commissioners and refresher • Other matters as may be referred to the Council or Director of ConA.' iR Devel Cmumof the'equivalent of one (1), six (6)- hvider list or by pproval of the Director to mandatory intro�dUctory training for e for more seasonerah"ommissioners mmission b0he City