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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-25 Historic Resources Board Summary MinutesHistoric Resources Board Staff Report (ID # 14686) Report Type: Approval of Minutes Meeting Date: 8/25/2022 City of Palo Alto Planning & Development Services 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2442 Summary Title: HRB Draft Minutes July 14, 2022 Title: Approval of Historic Resources Board Draft Minutes of July 14, 2022 From: Jonathan Lait Recommendation Staff recommends the Historic Resources Board (HRB) adopt the attached meeting minutes. Background Attached are minutes for the following meeting(s): • July 14, 2022 Attachments: • Attachment A: HRB Draft Minutes July 14, 2022 (DOCX) 4 Packet Pg. 16 City of Palo Alto Page 1 Call to Order/Roll Call Present: Chair Caroline Willis; Vice Chair Pease, Board Members Michael Makinen, Margaret Wimmer, Gogo Heinrich, David Bower and Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz Absent: Board Member Michael Makinen Ms. Klicheva instructed the public regarding instructions on how to share comments over the phone and in person. 1. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing for Historic Resources Board During Covid-19 State of Emergency Board Member Bower moved to adopt the resolution. Seconded by Board Member Eagleston-Cieslewicz, the motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Board Member Bower inquired of Ms. French whether or not they must move to adopt this resolution at every meeting. Ms. French replied that, unfortunately, during the pandemic it is what Council has to do, and every board and commission. Oral Communications Agenda Changes, Additions and Deletions City Official Reports [Vice Chair Pease joined the meeting] 2. Historic Resources Board Schedule of Meetings and Assignments Chair Willis asked about the discussion of new a subcommittee. Ms. French replied that today’s subcommittee meeting will occur on the same Zoom link, after the adjournment of the HRB meeting, for those who are both in person and online. Chair Willis said her question was in regard to the President Hotel paint colors and whether they should set up a subcommittee now. Ms. French said the subcommittee would be three board members who would be able to convene in person at the site to meet the applicant and view the brush-outs on the building. Chair Willis asked for volunteers. Board Members Heinrich, Bower, and Wimmer volunteered. Ms. French said there is no date or time set yet. Ms. French will communicate with the planner, who will communicate with the applicant regarding the board members who are on the subcommittee and that they are available on HRB meeting dates, or whenever it is convenient for the applicant. Approval of Minutes 3. Approval of Historic Resources Board Draft Minutes of April 28, 2022 The Board discussed corrections and clarifications to the minutes. HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD MEETING MINUTES: July 14, 2022 Virtual & Council Chambers 8:30 A.M. 4.a Packet Pg. 17 City of Palo Alto Page 2 Board Member Bower moved to approve the April 28, 2022, HRB minutes as revised and corrected. Seconded by Vice Chair Pease, the motion was carried unanimously by roll call vote. 4. Approval of Historic Resources Board Draft Minutes of May 12, 2022 The Board discussed corrections and clarifications to the minutes. Vice Chair Pease moved to approve the May 12, 2022, HRB minutes as revised and corrected. Seconded by Board Member Heinrich, the motion carried 5-0-1 [Board Member Bower abstains] by roll call vote. 5. Approval of Historic Resources Board Draft Minutes of May 26, 2022 The Board discussed corrections and clarifications to the minutes. Board Member Bower voiced for the record that he was not present at this meeting, but since he did watch the entire video of the meeting, he would participate in the approval of the minutes. He noted that the City Attorney had said they can approve minutes even if they were not at the Board meeting. Board Member Bower moved to approve the May 26, 2022, HRB minutes as revised and corrected. Seconded by Board Member Eagleston-Cieslewicz, the motion carried (5-0-1) [Board Member Heinrich abstains] by roll call vote. Board Member Questions, Comments or Announcements Chair Willis inquired whether Ms. French had met with one of the groups that will be doing inventory work for the Board. Ms. French replied that she had had one phone meeting. The staff were out on vacation, so the contracts have not been finished, and they have not yet started. They will look to kick off the project in August per her discussions with them, and she thought t he Board could expect to hear about some progress at the second meeting in August. Chair Willis referred to discussion at the last meeting regarding a plaque for Antonio’s. She said she doesn’t want to lose track of this and asked about agendizing this. Ms. French will coordinate with the planner to involve her and make sure she is available for the discussion. Chair Willis said she didn’t feel any time crunch but just wants to make sure they follow up. Adjournment Board Member Heinrich moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Board Member Bower, the motion was carried unanimously by voice vote. 4.a Packet Pg. 18