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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove the appointment of Amory Hanson and Mark Zambrano to A-'P96 VED 7-0 t City of Huntington Beach File #: 18-644 MEETING DATE: 1/22/2019 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager PREPARED BY: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development Subject: Approve the appointment of Amory Hanson and Mark Zambrano to the Historic Resources Board (HRB) with terms to expire July 2022 as recommended by City Council liaisons Mayor Erik Peterson and Mayor Pro Tempore Lyn Semeta Statement of Issue: Transmitted for City Council consideration are the appointment of Amory Hanson and Mark Zambrano to inaugural terms on the Historic Resources Board as recommended by the City Council liaisons to the Board, Mayor Peterson and Mayor Pro-tem Semeta. Financial Impact: Not applicable. Recommended Action: Approve the appointment of Amory Hanson and Mark Zambrano to the Historic Resources Board, as recommended by City Council liaisons to the Board, Mayor Peterson and Mayor Pro-tem Semeta, with terms to expire July 1, 2022. Alternative Action(s): A) Deny the appointment of Amory Hanson and Mark Zambrano to inaugural terms on the Historic Resources Board and direct staff accordingly. B) Continue the recommended action and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: The purpose of the Historic Resources Board (HRB) is to encourage and promote programs and activities that enhance public awareness of the City's historic resources. The HRB acts as an advisory board to the City Council, as well as a liaison to the Council for local, state, and federal groups and agencies whose interest involves historic issues. The HRB advises on issues pertaining to the preservation of historic commercial and residential structures and sites. It also cooperates with the Planning Commission and the Community Services Commission to ensure that historic City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 1/16/2019 80 powered by LegistarTl File #: 18-644 MEETING DATE: 1/22/2019 preservation and services are considered in the planning for future development in the community. Based on Chapter 2.107.010 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, the Board shall consist of not less than seven nor more than nine members, to be appointed to serve terms of four years. In 2017, the City council approved the reappointment of Kathie Schey, Ronald Knowles, and Duane Wentworth to the HRB for terms to expire July 1, 2021. Those reappointments resulted in the current roster of six HRB members and one vacancy below mandate. The proposed appointments of Amory Hanson and Mark Zambrano would bring the roster of active HRB members from six to eight. Environmental Status: The item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2)(3) as it will not result in any direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical changes in the environment and is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. Pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5), projects do not include organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Strategic Plan Goal: Improve quality of life Attachment(s): 1. Historic Resources Board Roster - January 2019 City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 1/16/2019 81 powered by Legistari" HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD JANUARY 2019 KATHIE SCHEY, CHAIR Term: 7/1/17—7/1/21 (3rd Term) RONALD KNOWLES SUSAN NGUYEN Term: 7/1/17—7/1/21 (2^d Term) Term: 7/1/15—6/30/19 (1st Term) JOE SANTIAGO DUANE WENTWORTH Term: 7/1/15—6/30/19 (4th Term) Term: 7/1/17—7/1/21 (2nd Term) DAVID WENTWORTH, SR. Term: 7/1/15—6/30/19 (2nd Term) COUNCIL LIAISONS: Lyn Semeta, Erik Peterson INTERIM STAFF LIAISON: Hayden Beckman, Community Development Department—714-536-5271 82 Mr. Amory Hanson `- 8102 Ellis Avenue 2019 JAN ' 7 F 55) Apartment 121 Huntington Beach CA 92646 The Honorable Erik H. Peterson Mayor of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach CA 92648 Dear Mister Mayor: I am writing in support of Item 21, my appointment to the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board, as recommended by the Mayor and Councilwoman Semeta. As a Candidate for Councilman in 2016 and 2018, 1 demonstrated my commitment to the City of Huntington Beach. I am proud to be a Huntingtonian, as I consider Huntingtonians among the most active, committed citizens in the United States. During my campaigns, I expressed support for preserving Huntington Beach's History. I remain committed to preserving and sharing Huntington Beach's History, and I hope to be able to do so as a member of the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board. Once Again, I encourage the Huntington Beach City Council to vote to approve my appointment to the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board, as recommended by the Mayor and Councilwoman Semeta. Sincerely Yours, Mr. Amory Hanson CC:The Honorable Lyn Rossi Semeta CC:The Honorable Patrick Brenden CC:The Honorable Kimberly Ballenger Carr CC:The Honorable Barbara Delgleize CC:The Honorable Jill Hardy CC:The Honorable Michael Posey SUPPLEMENTAL. COMMUNICATION Mr. Amory Hanson 8102 Ellis Avenue Apartment 121 Huntington Beach CA 92646