City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Historical & Landmarks Commission
Draft
6:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council
Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
04/04/2024
The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Historical and Landmarks Commission meeting in a hybrid manner (in-person and methods for the public to participate remotely) • Via Zoom:
o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/97233262035 or
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Webinar ID: 972 3326 2035
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Vargas-Smith called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Commissioner Kirby arrived at 6:02 p.m.
Commissioner Michael Celso , Commissioner Amy Kirby,
Commissioner Patricia Leung, Commissioner Ed Stocks, Chair Ana Vargas-Smith , and Commissioner Yvonne Inciarte
Present 6 -
Vice Chair Kathleen RomanoAbsent 1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Leung, seconded by
Commissioner Inciarte to excuse Commissioner Romano.
Aye: Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Kirby, Commissioner Leung, Commissioner Stocks, Chair Vargas-Smith, and Commissioner Inciarte
6 -
Absent: Vice Chair Romano1 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 24-335 Historical and Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2024 Recommendation: Approve the Historical and Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes of the March 7, 2024 Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Leung, seconded by
Commissioner Inciarte to approve Staff Recommendation.
Aye: Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Kirby, Commissioner Leung, Commissioner Stocks, Chair Vargas-Smith, and Commissioner Inciarte
6 -
Excused: Vice Chair Romano1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
GENERAL BUSINESS
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2. 24-312 Consideration of a Historical Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) for 1059 Madison Street (Continued from the March 7, 2024 HLC Meeting) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historical and Landmarks Commission determine the project to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Section 1561(b)(3) and 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 City Council approval of a Mills Act Contract, and the adoption of a 10-Year Restoration and Maintenance Plan associated with the Historical Preservation Agreement for the property located at 1059 Madison Street.
Associate Planner Daniel Sobczak presented the item and answered questions by the Commissioners.
Public Speakers:
Homeowners Adalbert Wysocki and Lin Koh
A motion was made by Commissioner Leung, seconded by
Commissioner Inciarte to close public hearing.
Aye: Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Kirby, Commissioner Leung, Commissioner Stocks, Chair Vargas-Smith, and Commissioner Inciarte
6 -
Excused: Vice Chair Romano1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Leung, seconded by
Commissioner Kirby to recommend approval to Council and to approve a plaque for property.
Aye: Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Kirby, Commissioner Leung, Commissioner Stocks, Chair Vargas-Smith, and Commissioner Inciarte
6 -
Excused: Vice Chair Romano1 -
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3. 24-323 Action on the Request for Proposed Historic District Designation for Park Court Neighborhood
Recommendation: Recommend that the Commission hear testimony, discuss, and take action to demonstrate support of the neighborhood’s request.
Public Speakers:
Mark Hoag
Mark Kelsey
A motion was made by Commissioner Leung, seconded by
Commissioner Inciarte, to close public hearing.
Aye: Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Kirby, Commissioner Leung, Commissioner Stocks, Chair Vargas-Smith, and Commissioner Inciarte
6 -
Excused: Vice Chair Romano1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Leung, seconded by
Commissioner Inciarte to create subcomittee to draft memo to support effort to establish historic district.
Aye: Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Kirby, Commissioner Leung, Commissioner Stocks, Chair Vargas-Smith, and Commissioner Inciarte
6 -
Excused: Vice Chair Romano1 -
4. 24-351 Historical Preservation Month Banners Project Funding Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation.
Chair Vargas-Smith provided updates on the banner project and that an alternate printer was necessary to complete the project. The approved budget included design, printing and installation for a total of $2,300. The preferred printer would increase the cost of the banner project by $389 to a total of $2,689.
A motion was made by Commissioner Leung to increase the budget for the banner project to $2,689, seconded by Commissioner Kirby.
Aye: Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Kirby, Commissioner Leung, Commissioner Stocks, Chair Vargas-Smith, and Commissioner Inciarte
6 -
Excused: Vice Chair Romano1 -
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STAFF REPORT
Berryessa Adobe Maintenance
No staff update provided.
Budget Update
Staff provided budget updates.
TRAVEL AND TRAINING REQUESTS
Update on California Preservation Foundation Annual Conference, May 29 - June 1, 2024 Chair Vargas-Smith informed commissioners attending CPF conference that certain events are not included in the registration.
Staff described the daily events, emphasizing that the paid registration covered events for two days, while the other two days had events that were not included in the registration. Commissioners will update staff regarding travel plans.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Subcommittee Reporting - 20 minutes
Commissioners provided updates on various items, meetings, and groups that they are involved with.
Board/Committee Lead/Alternate Santa Clara Arts and Historic Consortium Vargas-Smith / Romano Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara Vargas-Smith / Leung Old Quad Residents Association Leung Development Review Hearing Romano /Vargas-Smith BART/ High Speed Rail/ VTA BRT Committee Vargas-Smith/ Leung El Camino Real Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee Leung Downtown Precise Plan Vargas-Smith/Stocks Santa Clara Station Area Task Force Leung/Stocks Announcements and other items
No announcements.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Leung, seconded by Commissioner Inciarte.
Aye: Commissioner Celso, Commissioner Kirby, Commissioner Leung, Commissioner Stocks, Chair Vargas-Smith, and Commissioner Inciarte
6 -
Excused: Vice Chair Romano1 -
The next regular scheduled meeting is Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6 p.m.
MEETING DISCLOSURES
04/04/2024Historical & Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.
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