RESOLUTION NO. 2024-175
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, APPROVING FILE NO. HDD-001196-2024, DESIGNATION OF THE GUY THOMPSON HOUSE, LOCATED AT 366 EAST COLUMBIA AVENUE, AS A CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE TO THE LINCOLN PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT SECTION 1. The City Council has considered all of the evidence submitted into the administrative record which includes, but is not limited to:
1. Agenda reports were prepared by the Development Services Department.
2. Staff presentation at the public hearings held on October 21, 2024 before the Pomona City Council and the September 4, 2024 before the Historic Preservation Commission.
3. The City of Pomona Zoning Code, General Plan, and all other applicable regulations and codes.
4. Public comments, both written and oral, received and/or submitted at or prior to the public hearing, supporting and/or opposing the applicant's request.
5. Testimony and/or comments from the applicant and its representatives submitted to the City in both written and oral form at or prior to the public hearing.
6. All related documents received and/or submitted at or prior to the public hearing.
SECTION 2. Based of the foregoing evidence, the City Council finds that:
An application, File No. HDD-001196-2024, for designation as a Contributing Structure to the Lincoln Park Historic District was submitted on June 3, 2024.
Notice of the October 21, 2024 City Council meeting was provided to the affected property owner as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll.
Notice of Historic Preservation Commission meeting included the notice requirements set forth in Government Code Section 65009 (b)(2).
SECTION 3. Based on the policies contained in the Pomona General Plan and Historic Preservation Ordinance, the City Council concludes as follows:
Preserving Pomona’s diverse architectural styles reflecting phases of the city of Pomona's history and encouraging complementary contemporary development inspires a more livable urban environment; Pomona’s historic places should be preserved to build civic pride by promoting the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the city's rich heritage and cultural resources; Preserving Pomona’s historic places enhances property values and increase economic and financial benefits to the city; Preserving Pomona’s historic places enhances the city of Pomona for residents, tourists and visitors thereby stimulating business and industry; and Preserving Pomona’s historic places conserves valuable material and energy resources by fostering ongoing use and maintenance of the existing built environment.
SECTION 4. In view of all of the evidence and based on the foregoing designation criteria, the City Council concludes as follows:
The Guy Thompson House, located at 366 East Columbia Avenue, once restored will have the integrity to be contributing to the Lincoln Park Historic District.
SECTION 5. The City of Pomona City Council approves the designation of the Guy Thompson House, located at 366 East Columbia Avenue, as a contributing resource to the Lincoln Park Historic District, and that it is subject to the provisions of the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance (Section 800 of the Zoning Code).
SECTION 6. The City Council hereby approves the designation with the following conditions:
The Mills Act Contract for the property, requiring the restoration of the property must be recorded prior to the designation becoming effective.
SECTION 7. All documents described in Section 1 of City Council Resolution No. 2024-175 are deemed incorporated by reference as set forth at length.
SECTION 8. 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 21th day of October, 2024.
CITY OF POMONA:
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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 October 21, 2024 by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Rosalia A. Butler, MMC
City Clerk
City Council Resolution 2024-175
October 21, 2024
City Council Resolution 2024-175
October 21, 2024
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