RESOLUTION NO. 2023-205
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 454 randolph street.
WHEREAS, Section 50280 – 50290 of the California Government Code and Section 439 – 439.4 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code authorize cities to enter into contracts with owners of qualified historic properties who actively participate in the restoration and maintenance of their historic properties while receiving property tax relief; WHEREAS, Section .5809-13.I.2 of the City of Pomona Zoning Ordinance authorizes the use of Mills Act contracts to foster the preservation of historic buildings and assigns administration of such contracts to the Planning Division; WHEREAS, on February 11, 2002, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2002-32 adopting standards and review procedures for implementation of the City of Pomona Mills Act Historic Preservation Tax Abatement Program; WHEREAS, on April 21, 2008, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2008-39 adopting the City of Pomona Revised and Restated Mills Act Historic Preservation Tax Abatement Program (Mills Act program); WHEREAS, the applicant, Jessie Vallejo, submitted an application for a Mills Act Contract (MILLS-021836-2023) for a property located at 454 Randolph Street in the Wilton Heights Historic District; WHEREAS, the subject property is a “contributing” structure located within the Wilton Heights Historic District, which was designated as a historic district by the Pomona City Council in 1999; WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on September 6, 2023, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Pomona, after giving notice thereof as required by law, held a public hearing; carefully considered all pertinent testimony and the staff report offered in the case; and adopted Historic Preservation Commission Resolution No. 23-013 approving the requested Mills Act Contract (MILLS-021836-2023) including a Restoration, Rehabilitation and Preservation Plan; and WHEREAS, the City and the property owners, for their mutual benefit, now desire to enter into a Mills Act contract to limit the use of the subject property to prevent inappropriate alterations; to ensure that the character-defining features are preserved and maintained; and to require the execution of the approved Restoration, Rehabilitation and Preservation Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pomona as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that, pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project meets the criteria for a Class 31, Section 15331 Categorical Exemption in that the project involves rehabilitation of a historic resource in a manner that meets the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section B.9 of the City of Pomona Revised and Restated Mills Act Historic Preservation Tax Abatement Program (Mills Act program), the City Council makes the following findings regarding the Restoration, Rehabilitation and Preservation Plan for the subject property:
Based on information contained in the program application including, but not limited to, the Restoration, Rehabilitation and Preservation Plan, cost estimates, estimated tax savings to the property owner and other related information, the approval of the Mills Act contract will serve to compensate the City for the reduction in property taxes received.
The Mills Act only applies to the General (1%) Levy. Voted indebtedness and direct assessments are not affected. The City estimated the savings based on the current tax bill and the Mills Act formula. Based on our estimates the applicant’s taxes under the mills act are as follows:
Current Tax Bill:
$ 5,194.84
Estimated Mills Act Tax Bill:
$ 3,269.52
Estimated Savings per year:
$ 1,925.32
Estimated Savings over 10 years:
$ 19,253.20
Total Estimated Work Plan Costs:
$22,417.74
Cost to the City:
$448.60/year
The Restoration, Rehabilitation and Preservation Plan will extend the life of the structure(s), protect the historic and aesthetic value of the property, and comply with the rules and regulations of the State Office of Historic Preservation of the Department of Parks and Recreation; the United States Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation; the State Historic Building Code; and the City of Pomona Municipal Code, Historic Preservation Ordinance and Design Guidelines.
As conditioned, the projects included in the proposed work plan will extend the life of the subject residence, protect the historic and aesthetic value of the property and comply with the rules and regulations of the State Office of Historic Preservation of the Department of Parks and Recreation; the United States Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation; the State Historic Building Code; and the City of Pomona Municipal Code, Historic Preservation Ordinance and Design Guidelines.
REHABILITATION PLAN
YEAR
PROJECT
COST
2024
Termite fumigation
$1,989.00
2026
Installation of whole house fan
$1,641.94
2028
Repair of broken windows (glass and sashes)
$2,200.00
2029
Repair of broken window screens
$448.00
2031
Electrical panel upgrade to 200 amps
$5,104.00
2032
Lead abatement of windows
$2,147.60
2033
Painting the exterior facades of primary house
$8,887.20
Total Project Costs:
$22,417.74
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby agrees to enter into a Mills Act contract for property located at 454 Randolph Street and authorizes the City Manager, or her designee, to execute said contract, subject to final review by the City Attorney.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and it shall become effective immediately upon its approval.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of November, 2023.
CITY OF POMONA:
______________________________
Tim Sandoval
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ ______________________________ Sonia Carvalho Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk
I, HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Pomona at a regular meeting thereof held on November 20, 2023 by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Pomona, California, this 6th day of November, 2023 Rosalia Butler, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2023-205
November 20, 2023
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