City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Historical & Landmarks Commission
Draft
6:00 PM Virtual Meeting09/01/2022
Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution 22-9135, the Historical and Landmarks Commission meeting will be held by teleconference only.
No physical location will be available for this meeting; however, the City of Santa Clara continues to provide methods for the public to participate remotely:
• Via Zoom:
o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/97233262035 or
o Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833
Webinar ID: 972 3326 2035
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Leung called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
Commissioner Michael Celso , Commissioner Amy Kirby, Chair Patricia Leung, Commissioner Kathleen Romano, Commissioner Ed Stocks, Commissioner Megan Swartzwelder , and Vice Chair Ana Vargas-Smith
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CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Commissioner Vargas-Smith, seconded by Commissioner Stocks to approve the Consent Calendar with a minor revision to the minutes.
1.A 22-993 Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of June 2, 2022 Recommendation: Approve the Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of June 2, 2022.
Commissioner Swartzwelder abstained from voting due to her absence at the June meeting. Commissioner Romano noted a change to be made on the minutes under Item 5.
Aye: Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Kirby, Chair Leung, Commissioner Romano, Commissioner Stocks, and Vice Chair Vargas-Smith
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Abstained: Commissioner Swartzwelder1 -
1.B 22-1023 Historical and Landmarks Commission 2023 Calendar of Meetings Recommendation: Approve the Historical and Landmarks Commission 2023 Calendar of Meetings.
Aye: Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Kirby, Chair Leung, Commissioner Romano, Commissioner Stocks, Commissioner
Swartzwelder, and Vice Chair Vargas-Smith
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
GENERAL BUSINESS
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2. 22-950 Consideration of a Historical Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for 957 Lewis Street
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historical and Landmarks Commission find that the Mills Act Application and associated 10-Year Plan for restoration and maintenance accomplish the intent of preserving and maintaining the historical significance of the property; and therefore, recommend Council approval of a Mills Act Contract, and the adoption of a 10-Year Restoration and Maintenance Plan associated with the Historical Preservation Agreement.
Staff Liaison Rebecca Bustos provided the staff presentation.
Homeowner Brian Allen spoke regarding the project and answered questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Vargas-Smith recused from voting on this item due to the project's proximity to her residence.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stocks, seconded by
Commissioner Romano to close public hearing.
Aye: Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Kirby, Chair Leung, Commissioner Romano, Commissioner Stocks, and Commissioner Swartzwelder
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Recused: Vice Chair Vargas-Smith1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Romano, seconded by
Commissioner Swartzwelder to approve staff recommendation with the following modifications to the 10-Year Plan:
-For Years 1-2, note that changes will be like for like and match the existing materials
-For Years 7-8, refer to the work as repair rather than replacement
Aye: Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Kirby, Chair Leung, Commissioner Romano, Commissioner Stocks, and Commissioner Swartzwelder
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Recused: Vice Chair Vargas-Smith1 -
STAFF REPORT
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1. Berryessa Adobe Maintenance
Staff Liaison Rebecca Bustos updated the Commission that they are unable to use their budget toward the maintenance of the Berryessa Adobe. She stated that staff would work with Chair Leung to agendize an item for a future City Council meeting to update the Council on the Commission's activities and to request prioritizing funds for the Berryessa Adobe maintenance.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
1. Subcommittee Reporting - 20 minutes
Commissioners present reported on subcommittee activities. The Marketing Subcommittee stated that they had not met. The Outreach and Education Subcommittee shared that they had met to discuss context statement and that they plan to work with City Historian and Historical Advisor to the Commission Lorie Garcia on this effort.
2. Board and Committee Assignments - 15 minutes
Commissioners present reported on assignments.
Board/Committee Lead/Alternate Santa Clara Arts and Historic Consortium Leung / Romano Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara Vargas-Smith / Leung Old Quad Residents Association Leung / Romano Development Review Hearing Romano / Vargas-Smith BART/ High Speed Rail/ VTA BRT Committee Vargas-Smith / Swartzwelder Zoning Ordinance Update Romano / Swartzwelder El Camino Real Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee Leung Downtown Revitalization Vargas-Smith / Romano
3. Announcements and Other Items - 10 minutes
Commissioner Vargas-Smith announced that the Parade of Champions is being held on October 1.
4. Commissioner Travel and Training Requests - 10 minutes None.
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ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Vargas-Smith, seconded by Commissioner Romano to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
The next regular scheduled meeting is on October 6, 2022.
Aye: Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Kirby, Chair Leung, Commissioner Romano, Commissioner Stocks, Commissioner
Swartzwelder, and Vice Chair Vargas-Smith
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MEETING DISCLOSURES
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