Staff Report - Ordinance Listing 2722 Coleman Way (Affleck-Thomas-Abbott House) as a Landmark on the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources (M22-003)

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File ID: 2022-01293 8/23/2022 Public Hearing Item 17.

Ordinance Listing 2722 Coleman Way (Affleck-Thomas-Abbott House) as a Landmark on the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources (M22-003) [Passed for Publication 08/09/2022; Published 08/12/2022; Noticed 08/12/2022]
File ID: 2022-01293
Location: 2722 Coleman Way (013-0373-005-0000), District 5 Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion: 1) pass a Motion determining the listing of the Affleck-Thomas-Abbott House at 2722 Coleman Way as a landmark on the Sacramento Register of Historical and Cultural Resources exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15308, which exempts actions taken to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment and where the regulatory process involves procedures for the protection of the environment; and 2) adopt an Ordinance listing the Affleck-Thomas-Abbott House at 2722 Coleman Way as a landmark on the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources.

Contact: Sean de Courcy, Preservation Director, (916) 808-2796, [email protected], Community Development Department
Presenter: Henry Feuss, Preservation Planner, (916) 808-5880, [email protected], Community Development Department
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Ordinance
3-Historic Resource Evaluation
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The property owner retained the historic consulting services of Historic Environment Consultants to prepare and submit property-specific background research and a historic resource evaluation form (Attachment 3) for 2722 Coleman Way, also known as the Affleck-Thomas-Abbott House. After review of the background research, staff presented a Statement of Nomination to the Preservation Director who concluded at a public hearing on June 2, 2022, that the property appears eligible for listing in the Sacramento register pursuant to the criteria provided in Sacramento City Code section 17.604.210.A.1.ii, iii, and iv. Staff has prepared a draft Ordinance (Attachment 2) to list City of Sacramento Page 1 of 3
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the property on the Sacramento Register.

Policy Considerations: The City Council has found “that significant aspects of the City’s rich and diverse historic resources deserve recognition and preservation to foster an understanding of our heritage, and to promote the public health and safety and the economic and general welfare of the people of the city. The preservation and continued use of historic resources are effective tools to sustain and revitalize neighborhoods and business districts within the city, enhance the city’s economic, cultural and aesthetic standing, its identity, its livability, marketability and urban character” (Sacramento City Code section 17.604.100.A.). To this end, the city code directs the Preservation Director, to “make preliminary determinations relative to properties’ eligibility for listing on the Sacramento register” and to “initiate proceedings to nominate resources for listing on the Sacramento register” (Pursuant to City Code sections 17.604.100.C.2 and 17.604.220).

The nomination of 2722 Coleman Way for listing as a landmark on the Sacramento Register is consistent with Sacramento 2035 General Plan goal HCR 2.1, which provides for the identification and preservation of historical and cultural resources. General Plan policy HCR 2.1.1 states, “The City shall identify historic and cultural resources, including individual properties, districts, and sites, to ensure adequate protection.”
Economic Impacts: Not applicable.

Environmental Considerations:

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The listing of 2722 Coleman Way as a historic landmark on the Sacramento register is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15308. Section 15308 exempts from CEQA review acts that are undertaken to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Listing the property as a historic landmark would ensure that future development on the site would undergo preservation review, as part of the city’s site plan and design review process, prior to the granting of any entitlements, thereby protecting the historic resource, which would be considered part of the environment.

Sustainability: Not applicable.

Commission/Committee Action: On June 2, 2022, the City of Sacramento’s Preservation Director, in conformance with Section 17.604.220 of the City Code, held a public hearing, reviewed a statement of nomination and directed staff to prepare a draft Ordinance (Attachment 2) for review and consideration by the Preservation Commission. On June 15, 2022, the Preservation Commission held a hearing and passed a motion recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance (Attachment 1) listing 2722 Coleman Way in the Sacramento Register.

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Rationale for Recommendation: Listing of 2722 Coleman Way (Figure 1) as a landmark on the Sacramento Register is consistent with the Historic Preservation Chapter (17.604) of the City Code and the goals of the 2035 General Plan. Listing the nominated resource on the Sacramento register will help ensure its preservation and encourage rehabilitation consistent with the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The Affleck-Thomas-Abbott House at 2722 Coleman Way (Figure 1) served as the residence for prominent forensic criminologist August J.

Affleck who contributed to the growth of the scientific approach to law enforcement (17.604.210.A.1.a.ii). The building is a fine example of the Monterey Revival Style design and provides distinctive features of the work as a locally influential and nationally-recognized architect Perry T. Poage (17.604.210.A.1.a.iii & iv).

Figure 1: The Affleck-Thomas-Abbott House at 2722 Coleman Way Financial Considerations: Not applicable.

Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.

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ORDINANCE NO. ___
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
[Date Adopted]
AN ORDINANCE LISTING 2722 COLEMAN WAY AS A LANDMARK ON THE SACRAMENTO

BACKGROUND
A. The city council has found “that significant aspects of the city’s rich and diverse historic resources deserve recognition and preservation to foster an understanding of our heritage, and to promote the public health and safety and the economic and general welfare of the people of the city. The preservation and continued use of historic resources are effective tools to sustain and revitalize neighborhoods and business districts within the city, enhance the city’s economic, cultural and aesthetic standing, its identity and its livability, marketability and urban character.” (Sacramento City Code section 17.604.100.A.)
B. To this end, the city code provides a mechanism for listing landmarks, historic districts, and contributing resources on the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources (“Sacramento register”).

C. On June 2, 2022, the Preservation Director reviewed a statement of nomination and determined that the property located at 2722 Coleman Way is eligible for listing on the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources a landmark. On June 15, 2022 the Preservation Commission concurred with the findings of the Preservation Director and recommended the City Council list the property at 2722 Coleman Way as a landmark in the Sacramento register.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO:

SECTION 1
A. 2722 Coleman Way meets the criteria for listing on the Sacramento register provided within City Code section 17.604.210.A.1.a.ii, iii, and iv.
i. The building at 2722 Coleman Way is important for its association with lives of persons significant in the city’s past. (City Code 17.604.210.A.1.a.ii).

August J. Affleck (1893-1990) commissioned architect Perry T. Poage to construct 2722 Coleman Way in 1926. Affleck was a pharmacist, chemist, and biologist. The pharmacy founded by Affleck resulted in important contributions to the field of forensic analysis for law enforcement in Sacramento. At a time when law enforcement in Sacramento lacked their own laboratories and forensic investigators, they relied in Affleck’s pharmacy to analyze crime scene evidence and help them solve crimes. Affleck’s obituary noted, “for years his laboratories did most of the criminological work for law enforcement agencies.” Affleck’s contributions to forensic science in Sacramento meet criteria for its listing in the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources according to City Code 17.604.210 (A)1.a.ii for its associations with lives of persons significant in the city’s past. ii. The building at 2722 Coleman Way embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction (Sacramento City Code Section

17.604.210.A.1.a.iii)
The house is a fine example of the Monterey variation of the Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style. Significant Features and Characteristics of the style include its second-floor balcony across the primary façade, hipped roof, stick-like balusters, paneled door, casement windows flanked by faux storm shutters, and tile roof. Therefore, the house meets criteria for listing in the Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources under City Code criteria 17.604.210(A)1.a.iii, as the embodiment of distinctive characteristics of Craftsman architectural design of the early 20th century.

iii. The building at 2722 Coleman Way represents the work of an important creative individual or master (City Code 17.604.210.A.1.a.iv).

Perry T. Poage designed 2722 Coleman Way and was named the Assistant State Architect in 1926. Poage designed the Affleck residence in addition to his service with the State of California. He graduated from the University of California and served as a draftsman for the world-renowned architect Julia Morgan. Poage served the State of California until retirement in 1958 and had a profound influence on the design and construction of state facilities during his career. Therefore, 2722 Coleman Way is significant for its association with Perry T. Poage, a creative individual or master architect making the property eligible under City Code

17.604.210 (A)1.a.iv.
iv. 2722 Coleman Way has integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship and association. Integrity shall be judged with reference to the particular criterion or criteria specified in subsection A.1.a of section 17.604.210.A.1.b.

The building retains an extremely high degree of historic integrity of all six aspects.

The neighborhood and building remain largely unchanged. The addition occurred on the rear of the building and cannot be seen from the street.

v. 2722 Coleman Way has significant historic or architectural worth, and its designation as a landmark is reasonable, appropriate and necessary to promote, protect and further the goals and purposes of this chapter. (17.604.210.A.1.c)

The building retains an extremely high degree of historic integrity of all six aspects.

The neighborhood and building remain largely unchanged. The addition occurred on the rear of the building and cannot be seen from the street.

vi. The city has considered the factors set forth City Code Section 17.604.210.A.2 and determined those factors do not apply.

Table of Contents:

Exhibit A: Significant Features and Characteristics

A. Primary Elevation

Significant Features and Characteristics of the style include its second-floor balcony across the primary façade, hipped roof, stick-like balusters, paneled door, casement windows flanked by faux storm shutters, and tile roof.

State of California ⎯ The Resources Agency Primary #_________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #_____________________________________________ PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial_________________________________________ NRHP Status Code________________________________
Other Listings____________________________________________________________ Review Code________Reviewer________________________ Date_______________

DPR 523A-Test (8/94) *These items consist of required information.

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P1. Other Identifier: Affleck-Thomas-Abbott House
*P2. Location: *a. County: Sacramento
b. Address: 2722 Coleman Way City: Sacramento Zip: 95818 *c. USGS 7.5' Quad Sacramento West Date: 1992 *e. Other Locational Data: APN#: 013-0373-005

*P3a. Description:

The property contains a two-story, primarily L-shaped residence and single-story garage. The roof of the brick building is covered by a combination of hipped roofs covered with clay tiles.

Stylistically, the house reflects a traditional Monterey variation of Spanish Colonial Revival design with a balcony extending across most of the front façade parallel to the street. The front portion of the hipped roof, covers the balcony with its wood stick-like balusters, providing an exterior walkway above the ground floor.

A glass paneled door and casement windows penetrate the wall behind the balustrade. There is another balcony door and window in the angle of the “L” that faces east. The covered balcony continues around the northeast corner of the house where it abuts the rear two story, blocklike southern wing of the building. Windows of the building are primarily glass-paned, paired casement type with glass panes, equal in number on each moveable window panel, and

(See Continuation Sheet Page 3)

*P3b. Resource Attributes: HP3
*P4. Resources Present: ◼Building Structure Object Site District Element of District Other (Isolates, etc.) P5b. Description of Photo:

Façade viewed to the southwest.
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Source: ◼Historic
Prehistoric Both
1932
*P7. Owner and Address:

Tina Thomas & Bill Abbott
2722 Coleman Way
Sacramento, CA 95818
*P8. Recorded by:

Paula Boghosian, Historic
Environment Consultants
5420 Home Court
Carmichael, CA 95608
*P9. Date Recorded:

April 2012
*P10. Survey Type:

Intensive
P11. Report Citation*:

None

*Attachments: NONE Location Map Sketch Map Continuation Sheet ◼Building, Structure, and Object Record Linear Resource Record Archaeological Record District Record Milling Station Record Rock Art Record Artifact Record Photograph Record  Other (List)

State of California ⎯ The Resources Agency Primary #______________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#__________________________________________

BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
DPR 523B-Test (8/94) *These items consist of required information.

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*Resource Address: 2722 Coleman Way, Sacramento, CA 95818 B1. Historic Name: Affleck House
B2. Common Name: Thomas-Abbot House
B3. Original Use: Residence B4. Present Use: Residence *B5. Architectural Style: Monterey/Spanish Colonial
*B6. Construction History:

The house is a relatively intact example of its style.

*B7. Moved? ◼No Yes Unknown Date: Original Location:
*B8. Related Features:

There is a garage on the southeast corner of the house. It abuts the house but is not connected internally.

B9a. Architect: Perry T. Poage b. Builder: C.J. Hopkinson *B10. Significance: Theme: Early 20th Century Period Revival Residential Architecture Area: South Curtis Oaks Period of Significance: 1932 Property Type: Residence Applicable Criteria: CityCode17.604.210.(A)1.a.ii.iii City Code17.604.210.(A)1.b.c, Public Resources Code 4852a(1)b(3)

(See Significance on Pages 3 and 4)

B11. Additional Resource Attributes: n/a

*B12. References:

California Death Index 1940-1997
City of Sacramento Building Permits
Draft Registration Cards 1917, Augustus J. Affleck
Google Earth
McAlester, Virginia S., A Field Guide to American Houses, Alfred Knopf, New York, 2018 Sacramento Bee: May 14, 1932, p. 8, Building Permit, March 28, 1942, p. 39, Captain or Worker for the City’s Good; June 29, 1964, p. 15, Obituary A.J. Affleck ; August 14, 2990, p. 17 Death Notice Vedah Affleck; December 26, 1992, p.CL10, Guest Heaven – Couples Idea to Add on a Room; Sacramento City Directories
Sacramento County Assessors Data
Sacramento Register of Historic & Cultural Resources, 2011 Thomas Brothers Map Book, 1937-1941
United States Census, 1940
World War II Service Record, Augustus J. Affleck
Online Collections | Center for Sacramento History
(pastperfectonline.com)
Sacramento City & County Genealogy Databases (rootsweb.com) Tina Thomas - Thomas Law Group
Vital Records: Birth, Marriage, Death (BMD) | Ancestry
B13. Remarks:
*B14. Evaluator: Paula Boghosian, Historic Environment Cons. *Date of Evaluation: April 2012
(This space reserved for official comments.)

State of California ⎯ The Resources Agency Primary #______________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#___________________________________ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial________________________

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*P3a. Description:

flanked with louvered wood shutters. The same or similar windows penetrate the house on all elevations, most of which have the same style shutters. The north-facing ground floor windows lack shutters that are present on the second floor. The principal entry is a heavy wood plank door located in the angle of the “L” and accessed behind a small arch-shaped wood front garden gate. A short brick wall with alternating openings separates the small door garden from the brick entrance path, front lawn and driveway. Within this enclosed space there is a central fountain.

Small trees on raised pedestals flank the entrance. The garage is a simple frame structure on the east with a tile roof.

It abuts the house but does not have an interior connection.

The Master Suite is located on the second floor in the wing closest to the street. A secondary bedroom abuts the wall of the balcony. Both rooms have doors allowing access to the balcony. A small windowed office is located on the southeast corner.

Figure 1 - The "Monterey" style house as defined by the McAllister's in their Field Guide to American Homes.

*B10. Significance:

Augustus J. Affleck was a pharmacist, chemist and biologist. During the prime of his career, 1918-1964, he was one of the most accomplished professionals in his field, not only in Sacramento, but throughout the region and through the state. A year after he graduated from Stanford, he opened a pharm acy in Sacramento which also had a large chemical and bacteriological laboratory. It was noted in his obituary in the Bee [9-29-1964, p. 15] that his pharmacy soon became…”an important adjunct to the medical and legal fields in the capital. For years his laboratories did most of the criminological work for law enforcement agencies.” In the years before law enforcement had their own labs and CSIs, it was Affleck who provided them with the forensic analysis that they desperately needed. “He employed five graduate pharmacists in the drug department and three laboratory technicians…in the extensive suite …where Affleck conducts bacteriological and chemical analyses.” [The Bee, March 28, 1942, p. 39] The Bee [1964] stated that, “Affleck, who expanded his knowledge of the pharmaceutical sciences with the business which flourished, held the state’s No. 1 license as a bioanalyst.” Further evidence of Affleck’s prominence in his profession, was the long list of offices held in professional organizations:

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B10. Significance: (continued)

• For 16 years he was a member of the state pharmacy board and served three times as president of the board.
• He was a vice president of the American Pharmaceutical Association. • Was the first president of the Pharmaceutical Institute, a statewide organization. • Was president of the county’s pharmaceutical association several times.

Affleck was very active in civic organizations , The Bee commented [1942]: “ IN ANY important civic drive movement in Sacramento, it practically is a certainty A.J. Affleck…will be found among the leaders of the campaign, if not at the head of it.”

• He was president of the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce in 1936 and 1937. • President of the Community Chest in 1939 and 1940.
• During World War II, he was a member of the Sacramento Defense Council where he served as chairman of the public welfare and resources division and re -elected as president of the Sacramento Community Council. On the defense council he directed the committees fo r the USO, the Rationing Boards, the Volunteer Registration Bureau, the Youth Defense Organizations and the Salvage programs. As president of the Welfare Council, he supervised the operation of the City’s central charitable agency.

Affleck was also active in many clubs and fraternal organizations. These included the Kiwanis, Elks and Sutter Clubs. The Shrine, Sciots and other Masonic organization. He also a member and director of the Del Paso Country Club. The Kiwanis Club was likely where he met his architect, Perry Poage [Bee, March 31, 1937, p. 16].

Affleck was born in 1893 in St. George, Utah. His father was a country doctor. His family relocated to California in 1908 in Shasta County. In 1912 they moved to Sacramento and his father practiced medicine here until his death in 1938. Augustus graduated from Sacramento High School. He then enrolled in the University of California School of Pharmacy. He graduated in 1916. Some years later he was the first recipient of that school’s Alumnus of the Year.

He then went to Stanford University and obtained a bachelor's degree in bacteriology. He graduated as a Phi Beta Kappa. A year later he opened his first pharmacy in Sacramento. He relocated the business a couple of times before setting in the 926 J Building with the pharmacy on the ground floor at 1008 10 th Street. He later opened another pharmacy at 5301 F Street.

Affleck’s wife, Vedah, was a native of Jackson, CA. She was a member of the Sacramento Pharmaceutical Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Pioneer Doll Association and Daughters of the Nile. The y had a son and a daughter. The son became and obstetrician, Dr. James Affleck and his daughter was involved in the pharmacy business for a number of years. Augustus died in 1964 at the age of 71. Vedah lived in the house until she sold it in 1988. She died in 1990 at the age of 91.

(For a brief history of the current owners, see Appendix 1.)

Perry T. Poage is the architect who designed this home for the Affleck family. He was the Assistant State Architect beginning in 1926. However, A.J. Affleck was a friend of his through their mutual membership in the Kiwanis Club. While it was not unusual for architects in the State office to do an occasional private project, Poage was not known for doing local design projects. Other than his own home, this house would be a rare example of his work in domestic architecture.

Poage graduated from the University of California and went to work as a draftsman for the famous Julia Morgan.

It is interesting to note that Morgan began her work at Hearst Castle in 1919 while Poage worked in her office. He went to work in the State Architect’s office in 1922. He worked as an architectural designer for about four years State of California ⎯ The Resources Agency Primary #______________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#___________________________________ CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial________________________

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before being promoted to Assistant State Architect in charge of design and planning, a position he would hold until his retirement in 1958. He spent some 36 years in state service, 32 of them as Assistant State Architect. Upon his retirement C.M Gillis, the state directors of public works said of Poage, “During his years supervising California’s building program, Poage developed better and less expensive ways of building the state’s different correctional and mental institutions, office facilities, colleges, fairs and other works.” He credited Poage with “a big share” in establishing the techniques that state now uses in determining the scope of building projects, in programming space requirements, and in controlling costs of planning and buildings. Although not well known for local work, Poage is truly a master architect.

Over 50 years of age, the residential building is a fine and intact example of its type and style and is associated with an important figure in his field. The property appears to meet criteria for listing as a Landmark in the Sacramento Register of Historical and Cultural Resources under City Code17.604.210.(A)1.a.ii, association with the lives of significant historic persons, and iii, “embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, and iv, it represent the work an important creative individual or master.” City Code17.604.210.(A)1. b, c, and the California Register of Historical Resources, Public Resources Code 4852a(1)b(3).

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Figure 2 - Another view of the main (north) facade, looking south.

Figure 3 - North and west elevations, looking southeast.

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Figure 4 - The back yard looking southeast. The small gate in the center of the photo allows access the guest house and pool that was built by the current owners in 1992. It is on a separate parcel.

Figure 5 - The living room looking to the northeast. The fireplace is on the extreme left of the photo and the front entry, with the door open, is on the right.

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Figure 6 - The dining room as viewed to the northwest. The foyer is just beyond the open doors and the arched entry to living room is beyond that.

Figure 7 - The breakfast area as viewed to the north with a portion of the kitchen to the left. The doorway in the center leads to the dining room.

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Figure 8 - The kitchen viewed to the west.

Figure 9 - The Master Suite viewed to the north. It occupies the northwest wing on the second floor. To the right of the picture is a door that provides access to the balcony.

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Figure 10 - The Master Suite bathroom as viewed to the southwest. Just beyond the doorway is a small dressing room.

Figure 11 - This bedroom is located on the northeast corner of the house. The view is to the northeast. The door on the left provides access to the balcony.

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Figure 12 - This bedroom and study are located on the southeast corner of the house. The view is to the southeast.

Figure 13 - This is a detail view of the study as viewed to the southeast.

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APPENDIX 1

In 1989, Vedah Affleck sold the house to Tina Thomas and Bill Abbott. They are only the second owners of the house. In 1992 they hired local architect, Mike Malinowski, to design a guest house, with a pool, on the south half of their extended lot (which was subdivided as a separate parcel and given the address 2721 Sutterville Road). At the same time, Malinowski did some remodel work inside the house---primarily the kitchen and bathrooms.

Tina Thomas is the founder of Thomas Law Group specializing in environmental and land use. She graduated with a BA from Stephens College in 1975 and received her J.D. Degree from the University of San Diego in 1979.

She was a founding partner in the Remy, Thomas, Moose & Manley, LLP and served as managing counsel for 28 years. At RTMM she focused on environmental and entitlement processes, representing developers, governmental agencies and environmental organizations. Tina was one of the original authors of the Guide to the California Environmental Quality Act, a text that serves as the leading reference on CEQA. Tina also played an extensive role in the passage of California Senate Bill 375, authored by Darrell Steinberg (now Mayor of Sacramento), which encourages smart growth and infill development. Tina has also provided representation and support to many local organizations, such as: Loaves and Fishes, Cottage Housing, Serna Village, WIND Youth Center, Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services, the John Burton Foundation, WEAVE and Union Gospel Mission.

Tina has earned the following awards and recognitions:

• 2012 honoree at the Cottage Housing “Beacon of Hope” ceremony. • “The Power & Influence 100, Sacramento Magazine, 2008. • “50 Most Powerful People, Sacramento Magazine, 2006.
• “Distinguished Attorney – Sacramento Lawyer,” Sacramento County Bar Association, November/December 2005.
• “Downey Allen Justice Award,” Sacramento County Bar Association, April 1999. • “Women Who Mean Business,” Sacramento Business Journal, September 1998. • “Lawyers with a Cause,” Sacramento Magazine, October 1987. • “The Class of ’85 Best and Brightest,” Sacramento Magazine, 1985.

William W. “Bill” Abbot, and Tina Thomas were married on February 25, 1984, in a ceremony presided over by Mayor Joe Serna, Jr. Bill has practiced and taught land use law since he graduated from McGeorge in 1978. Bill is best known for his expertise with the Subdivision Map Act and with development fees and exactions. Bill loves California history as it related to the development of cities.

Bill and Tina have three children, Elisabeth Jean “Libby” (1984), Mary Claire Fiona Abbott (1989), Sam Thomas Abbot (1990).

Bill’s passion in life is a love of music. Bill plays the guitar, banjo and mandolin. He plays with and R&B band and in a bluegrass group. The basement is his practice studio.

Bill Abbott

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