RECEIVED
OCT 1 3.2022
Cathedral City CITY CLERK DEPT
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE APPLICATION
Commission/Board/Committee Historic Preservation Committee on which you would like to serve:
(One Application for each Commission/Board/Committee)
NAME: Danielle Mead
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(Applicants must be a Registered Voter in Cathedral City) HOME PHONE: CELL PHONE:
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LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN CATHEDRAL CITY: 1* years
IF EMPLOYED, PLEASE LIST WHERE YOU WORK AND POSITION YOU HOLD:
Self Employed - Web Designer / Sole Proprietor at Duck Soup E-Commerce
PLEASE ATTACH A LETTER OF INTEREST INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
• Why you wish to be considered for appointment to the Commission/Board/Committee • Your relevant experience and knowledge
The information provided will be used by the City Council as part of the application process and will be considered by the City Council upon receipt, provided a vacancy exists on the Board, Commission or Committee for which you have applied. If there is no vacancy, your application will be kept on file for one year for consideration should an opening occur.
Please keep in mind that State Law requires specific Commission/Board/Committee members to file a Financial Disclosure Statement.
Please return application to: City of Cathedral City
Office of the City Clerk
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Submit by email to: [email protected]
Thank you for your willingness to serve your local government and community.
Thank you for the opportunity to apply for a position on the Cathedral City Historic Preservation Committee.
I became interested in historic preservation when I was elected Transportation Chair of the Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council (HHWNC) in the city of Los Angeles. As Transportation Chair, and later as Infrastructure Chair, I was a member of the Planning and Land Use Committee (PLUM). We frequently dealt with new developments near historic districts and buildings, including HPOZ (Historic Preservation Overlay Zones). It was then that I realized not only how many historic resources the city had, but how many had been destroyed over the years through development.
Historic buildings and neighborhoods ground cities and give them a lasting character which makes them places that people want to live in, invest in and visit. If we don't preserve our historic resources, every city becomes generic - no different than any other place. Protecting the historic character of a city is so important to keeping its legacy alive for future generations to appreciate.
Since Cathedral City is a fairly young city at only 40 years old, it is essential that we identify and protect our historic resources before they are replaced with new development. In addition, we must be cognizant of how new development meshes with nearby historic buildings. Like any city, Cathedral City has a special and interesting past that distinguishes it from neighboring towns. Investing in the protection of our historic resources will preserve the character of our city and make it a place that people are drawn to - whether to live, work or visit.
Cities can - and should - evolve to meet the needs of a growing population. But growth can be accomplished without erasing a city's unique history.
It would be my honor to help shape Cathedral City's strategy for preserving historic resources and protecting our city's character for years to come. Thank you so much for your consideration.
Regards,
Danielle Mead