Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee
TO: LAND USE, SUSTAINABILITY, AND DATE: JANUARY 8, 2024
RESILIENCE COMMITTEE
FROM: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: APPROVE PROPOSED 2024 WORKPLANS FOR THE CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND PLANNING COMMISSON ISSUE:
Approve the proposed 2024 Workplans for the Cultural Heritage Board and Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee approve the proposed 2024 Workplans for the Cultural Heritage Board and Planning Commission.
BACKGROUND
To ensure the work of boards and commissions align with the City Charter and Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Plan, the City Manager’s Office requested each board or commission to develop an Annual Workplan. Each workplan will be taken to the respective City Council Standing Committee for review and approval with the workplans earmarked to begin in March 2024 and conclude in February 2025.
Resolution 23976 identifies the two boards and commissions under the purview of the Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee include the Cultural Heritage Board and the Planning Commission.
DISCUSSION:
Workplan development began in June 2023. Where possible draft workplans were reviewed with their respective board or commission, with approved copies attached to this report. Blueprints of workplan objectives are included for those boards or commissions that were unable to meet or unable to finalize a workplan due to lack of quorum or continued discussions.
Cultural Heritage Board
The Cultural Heritage Board was established to serve in an advisory capacity to City Council in matters pertaining to the preservation of all historical objects, events, structures and sites.
Riverside Municipal Code Section 20.10.020 identifies the following powers, duties, and functions for the Cultural Heritage Board:
The Cultural Heritage Board shall:
Make recommendations to the City Council regarding surveys of cultural resources within the City, in conformance with State Office of Historic Preservation survey standards and guidelines; Recommend to the City Council the designation of Landmarks, Historic Districts, Structures or Resources of Merit, and any additional matters pursuant to the provisions of this title; Have discretionary authority to review and approve applications and actions to alter, relocate or demolish cultural resources pursuant to the provisions of this title; Hear appeals from the Historic Preservation Officer or Qualified Designee's determinations on Administrative Certificates of Appropriateness or the Historic Preservation Fund Committee's recommendations; Accept referrals from the Historic Preservation Officer or Qualified Designee; Hear appeals taken from formal interpretations made by the Historic Preservation Officer or Qualified Designee; Hear appeals from the Historic Preservation Fund Committee's recommendations; Adopt standards including preservation guidelines to be used by the Board in reviewing applications for permits to preserve, alter, relocate or demolish any cultural resource; Work for the continuing education of the citizens of Riverside about the heritage of the City and its cultural resources; At the direction of the City Council, seek means and resources to protect, retain and preserve cultural resources, such as suggesting legislation and seeking financial support from individuals and local, state and federal governments; Consult with and advise the City Council about the Board's duties and functions; Assume the responsibilities and duties assigned to it by the City Council under the Certified Local Government Provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966; such as National Environmental Protection Act ("NEPA") and California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") compliance; As part of the Board's CEQA review responsibilities, the Board shall identify and advise appropriate City departments and governmental entities of known historical, cultural and archaeological resources; assess and advise the City Council whether any proposed project would have an adverse effect on the significance of such Cultural Resources; and recommend to the City Council appropriate action in compliance with the City's adopted CEQA procedures; and Encourage public participation in the Cultural Resources program to identify and inventory significant cultural resources in the City; The Cultural Heritage Board may:
Recommend zoning and general plan amendments for cultural resources preservation; Conduct an awards program to recognize and encourage public participation in Cultural Resource efforts; and Nominate eligible City-owned cultural resources to the National Register of Historic Places, and encourage, advise, and guide persons in nominating cultural resources to the National Register of Historic Places. 2024 Workplan Objectives and Goals for the Cultural Heritage Board include:
In accordance with Title 20, review of Certificate of Appropriateness applications for modifications to Cultural Resources within the City.
In accordance with Title 20, review and provide recommendations to City Council on historic designation applications.
Review the Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report prior to submission to the State Office of Historic Preservation.
As part of a Certified Local Government grant, participate in the development of Design Guidelines for Accessory Dwelling Units as Cultural resources.
Development a priority list of potential historic districts for resurveying to aid in potential historic districts.
Receive presentations from community organizations, City Departments, outside agencies, and private entities regarding historical preservation efforts.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission was created to serve in an advisory capacity to City Council on proposed changes to the General Plan for the physical development of the City, make recommendations on proposed zoning and land use, and exercise control over zoning and land subdivisions and development applications.
Section 806 of the Riverside City Charter identifies the Planning Commission shall have the power and duty to:
After a public hearing thereon, recommend to the City Council the adoption, amendment or repeal of the General Plan, or any part thereof, for the physical development of the City.
Exercise such control over land subdivisions as is granted to it by the City Council.
Make recommendations concerning proposed infrastructure improvements and redevelopment activities in support of planned land uses.
Exercise such functions with respect to zoning and land use as may be prescribed by ordinance, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter.
Review all other land use issues as may be prescribed by ordinance, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter. 2024 Workplan Objectives and Goals for the Planning Commission include:
In accordance with Title 19 – Zoning Code, review and act on any entitlement proposals, subdivision requests, and appeals, as necessary.
Review and recommend General Plan and Zoning Code updates to the City Council for regulatory compliance with State Law, furtherance of General Plan alignment and/or implementation, and to streamline, and correct inconsistencies, as necessary.
Review the Annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to ensure consistency with the goals and policies of the City’s 2025 General Plan.
Update Title 19 – Zoning Code and make recommendations to the City Council, as necessary, to further the goals, policies, and programs within the 2021-2029 Housing Element and outlined in the Housing Implementation Action Plan.
Receive updates, provide input, and participate in the City’s preparation of the General Plan update and Climate Action & Adaption Plan.
Prepared by: Megan Stoye, Principal Management Analyst
Attachment: RMC Chapter 20.10.020 – Cultural Heritage Board Cultural Heritage Board 2024 Workplan
Section 806 – Planning Commission
Planning Commission 2024 Workplan
Presentation
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