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Meeting Date: 6/1/2015
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 6/1/2015
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Scott Hess, AICP, Director of Planning and Building
SUBJECT: Approve appointments to the Historic Resources Board
Statement of Issue:
Transmitted for City Council consideration is the re -appointment of Roz Essner, Joe Santiago, and
David Wentworth Sr. to another term, as well as the appointment of Karen McNeil, Charles Epting,
and Ronald Knowles to a first -term on the Historic Resources Board as recommended by City
Council liaisons Mayor Hardy and Council Member O'Connell.
Financial Impact: Not applicable.
Recommended Actions:
A) Approve the reappointment of Roz Essner, Joe Santiago, and David Wentworth Sr. to another
term expiring June 30, 2019; and,
B) Approve the appointment of Karen McNeil and Charles Epting to a first -term expiring June 30,
2019, and Ronald Knowles to a first -term expiring June 30, 2017.
Alternative Action(s):
1. Deny the reappointment of Roz Essner, Joe Santiago, and David Wentworth Sr. and the
appointment of Karen McNeil, Charles Epting, and Ronald Knowles and direct staff
accordingly.
2. Continue the recommended action and direct staff accordingly
Analysis:
The purpose of the Historic Resources Board (Board) is to encourage and promote programs and
activities that enhance public awareness of historic resources. The Board acts as an advisory body
to City Council as well as a liaison to Council for local, state and federal groups and agencies
whose interest involves historic issues. The Board advises on issues of preservation of historic,
commercial, and residential structures and sites, co-operates with the Planning Commission and
the Community Services Commission to insure that historic preservation and services are
considered in the planning for future development of the community. The Board also presents
programs reflecting historical aspects of Huntington Beach.
The three Board members noted above have terms that will expire June 30, 2015. In addition,
there are three vacancies due to resignations. The expiring terms and vacancies were posted by
the City Clerk. Mayor Hardy and Council Member O'Connell reviewed the requests for
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reappointment and the applications received and they propose approval of the recommended
actions. Karen McNeil, Charles Epting, and Ronald Knowles are all long-time residents who are
interested in being involved in preserving the history of the city.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Improve quality of life
Attachment(s):
1. Historic Resources Board Roster — June 2015
Item 2. - 2 HB -34-
HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD
June 2015
DUANE WENTWORTH, Chair
Term: 7/1 /13 — 6/30/17 (1 st Term)
KAY COWLING
KAREN MCNEIL
Term: 6/16/14 — 6/30/17 (1st Term)
Term: 6/1/15 —6/30/19 (1st Term)
CHARLES EPTING
JOE SANTIAGO
Term: 6/1/15 — 6/30/19 (1st Term)
Term: 7/1/15 — 6/30/19 (4th Term)
ROZ ESSNER, Treasurer
KATHIE SCHEY, Vice Chair
Term: 7/1/15 — 6/30/19 (2Id Term)
Term: 7/1/13 — 6/30/17 (2Id Term)
RONALD KNOWLES
DAVID WENTWORTH SR.
Term: 6/1/15 — 6/30/17 (1st Term)
Term: 7/1/15 — 6/30/19 (2Id Term)
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