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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-06; City Council; Resolution 2023-153RESOLUTION NO. 2023-153 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined through requirements in Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken by the board or commission and a subsequent report of its accomplishments; and WHEREAS, the CMC Section 2.42.040 delineates the functions of the Historic Preservation Commission; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2023, the Historic Preservation Commission considered a report of the items accomplished in the prior year and their work plan for Fiscal Year 2023-24; and WHEREAS, after receiving a staff presentation and commissioner discussion, the Historic Preservation Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Planning Commission Work Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1.That the above recitations are true and correct. 2.That the City Council approves the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan, attached hereto as Attachment A. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 6th day of June, 2023, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna. None. None. None. KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor � p_ /SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk rr� (SEAL) Attachment A City of Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission FY 2023-24 Work Plan I. Mission Statement The mission of the Historic Preservation Commission shall be to advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and Housing Commission in all matters relating to the identification, protection, retention and preservation of historic resources in the City of Carlsbad and inform the public of all matters pertaining to the preservation of historic resources within the guidelines and codes that govern the Commission. II. Work Plan Purpose The Historic Preservation Commission developed this Work Plan during their meetings from January to March 2023. The Work Plan and complementary actions are intended to guide the Commission and city staff work efforts over the next fiscal year. The document allows the Commission, the City Council, and public to receive an update on projects that the Commission is undertaking (based on City Council direction) and allows the City Council to review projects or programs they may want to proceed with. In addition to the Work Plan items, the Commission and city staff concurrently dedicates significant time and resources to projects not on the Work Plan. III.Historic Preservation Commission's Accomplishments for FY 2022-23 In terms of accomplishments, this past year the Historic Preservation Commission’s accomplishments are the following: 1.The Commission has held six regularly scheduled meetings over the past year (2022 calendar year). 2.Provided a recommendation to the City Council on suggested revisions to the Carlsbad Municipal Code governing the Historic Preservation Commission. 3.Provided a recommendation to the City Council on revisions to Title 22 to adopt a Mills Act Program. 4.Conducted tours of historic sites. 5.Explored ways of sharing information about historic site recognition. 6.Continued to educate the community about its history through support of school curriculum. IV.Historic Preservation Commission's Work Plan for FY 2023-24 The following is to be included in the FY 2023-24 Work Plan. 1.Update the Historic Preservation Commission website. 2.Review the ongoing staff efforts to ensure the Mills Act is providing opportunities to advance preservation of historic properties. 3.Develop a uniform Plaque Program for historic locations. 4.Continue to educate the community about its history through support of school curriculum; 3rd grade historic art program. 5.Help create an oral history collection project in cooperation with Library’s Carlsbad History Collection through recorded interviews of local long-time residents and through creating brief biographies about the city’s past mayors to accompany photos in Council Chambers. 6.Develop recommendations to the City Council on historic preservation benefits and incentives (i.e., expanded use, development standards flexibility, preservation easements, official recognition and awards). 7.Further, the Commission shall study and report to the City Council upon any matter referred to it by the City Council and furnish any special information, reports or materials which the City Council may request. V. Items “On-Deck” or Set-Aside for Future Year Work Plan(s) The following is NOT to be included in the FY 2023-24 Work Plan; however, may be initiated during the course of the fiscal year and/or included in the work plans of future years. 1.Analyze the steps required to obtain Certified Local Government Status and provide a recommendation to the City Council. •Prepare and submit a Certified Local Government grant application to the State Office of Historic Preservation. 2.Foster partnership with the Carlsbad Historical Society and provide oversight for the ongoing effort to preserve the Magee House (i.e., Carlsbad Historical Society Museum). 3.Create/update a brochure for Historical Plaque Program buildings and structures.