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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park Listed on t RICHARDSON GRAY 415 Townsquare Lane #208 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714-348-1928 richardson.gray@yahoo.corn HAND DELIVERED May 22, 2013 Janeen Lauderback Interim Director of Community Services David Dominguez Staff Liaison Community Services Commission Huntington Beach Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Re: Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park National Register of Historic Places Permanent and Archival Records Dear Ms. Lauderback and Mr. Dominguez, As you might know, on April 161h the National Park Service listed the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park on the National Register of Historic Places (NR). For the City and County's permanent records, Huntington Beach Neighbors, our nomination's sponsor, wanted to make sure that all of the appropriate local government officials have full documentation on this listing. Per our attached May 21"letter, we are providing a number of City and County leaders with a set of permanent and archival records on this NR listing. Upon reflection, we realized that we should have sent these same records to each of you, and hence we are doing so now. The inclusion of Triangle Park's full 1.11 acres in the NR listing falls within your jurisdiction, as we understand it, in that Community Services is responsible for the oversight and preservation of all of our City's wonderful array of public parks. Triangle Park forms an integral part of this NR-listed property, providing the 1.11-acre site and setting for the Huntington Beach Public Library. The park is a contributing historic resource to the significance of the entire property, under NR Criterion A, in the area of Community Planning and Development. Criterion A applies to Triangle Park in that this 1912 property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our local history. 1 Please let us know if you have any questions about our enclosed permanent and archival records on this NR listing. Thank you again for all of your diligent efforts to support and preserve our City's magnificent park system, including our Triangle Park. Sincerely,-Yours, ichardson Gray Member Huntington Beach Neighbors cc: Mayor Connie Boardman, Mayor Pro Tern Matthew Harper, and all Council Members Fred A. Wilson, City Manager Joan Flynn, City Clerk Scott Hess, AICP, Director of Planning Ricky Ramos, Staff Liaison, Historic Resources Board Gloria Alvarez, Member, Historic Resources Board Stephanie Beverage, Director of Library Services, Huntington Beach Public Library 2 RICHARDSON.GRAB'. . t415 Townsquare Lane #208 ' Huntington Beach; CA :92648 714.=348=1928 - richardson:gray@yahoo:com', May 21, 2013 .Fred A: Wilson Huntington Beach,City Manager . Joan Flynn HuntingtonBeach City Clerk Jeffry Person; Huritington-Beach City Historian, -`Scott,,Hess, AICP, Director; Huntington Beach Planning Department. : ' Ricky Ramos, S"enior Planner;HB.Planning Department Staff LiaisonHistoric Resources Board `Gloria.Alvarez .Member Historic Resources Board . BarbaraHaynes,.Chair, Historic Resources Board � Stephanie Beverage, Director of Library Services; HuntingtonBeachPublic Library Chris,�Jepsen,Orange County Archives , :Mary Adams Urashima, Chair, Historic Wintersburg Preservation Task Force Re: Huntington Beach Public'Lilirary on Triangle Park'' - National Register,of.Historic Places " Permanent Records De"ar,Friends of the.Huntington.Beach.Public Library on Triangle Park, As you know, on Apri1 16th.the,National Park Service (NPS) listed,the Huritiiigton Beach Public,Library on Triangle•Park'on the NationalRegister of Historic Pl'aces (NR) Fofthe City and;Courity's.permanent records; Huntington,Beach Neighbors (HBN), our nomination's sponaor wanted to,make sure.that alllof the appropriateJocal government officials have full' documentation on this listing, ;To this end;we,have enclosed a.DVD for each ofyou, containing the following files. _The .pdf.file of the NP:S'-approved and listed nomination for,:the library and park., We `. downloaded this file from the NPS web site at'the following link`. , http://��� ril)s,,-, )/ii `tc�ltti,c places pd %130001 5 f,l�ci .:. The .pdf file of-the California Office of Historic Preservation's (OHP).Wetter, notifying the City of the library and parV April 16th official NR listing. The digitalfiles �for_the 15 Figures.in our nomination, which include the original renderings;and14 historic photographs.,, The digital files for.the_27 Photographs, _all recent, in,our nomination." • The seven Word files that"comprised-HBN's original nomination as submitted to OHP on - Se pt,ember 4; 2012., A,fewpages of.the NPS'i-fi1e ar`e'not-in,presentation quality:,.Although the NPS:and OHP, -' ma dea few cha'nges.in HBN's nomination, the.Word files' pagesare alI in presentation�quality. • - , , � ', 1, ; Along with this:DVD, we,also have attached hard copies ofsupport letters for HBN's nomination from-a number of key groups and people: • Mayor Connie�Boardman, on-behalf�of�the entire City Council. , • Joan Flynn, City Clerk, and Jerry,Person, Official.City-Historian: _ Huntington Beach'Library Board,o f Trustees. Barbara Haynes,Chair,on behalf of.the.entire-Historic Resources.Board(HRB); • Elaine_Parker,.President, on behalf of the Friends:of the Children's Library (FOTCL)'., • ; Karen Jackle,;President; on behalf of:Huntington Beach Tomorrow. • Mary Adams Urashiina, Chair, Historic,Wintersburg Preservation`Task Force: 'GloriaM: Alvarez; amember of the.HRB and the FOTCL. Barbara Haynes, Chair'of the HRB. ` Susan Worthy,-.an_owner of Downtown's Hel'me-Worthy Store and,Residence,'listed on • Michael'Heywood, aHuntington Beach resident,,Who wrote an imporiant local history book used in the HBN nomination's research; Century of,Service,:A History of Huntington.Beach.: . Barbara A. Milkovich; Ph.D., a former resident;the.founding Chair of the HRB,,and a local*historian,and.scholar. Ms. Milkovich wrote her Ph.D.dissertation(in part) andher Masters:Thesis (wholly)-on Huntington Beach history, with both ofthese,references I as important sources in the HBN nomination's research. .They both are in the"reference area - at"our Central Library. Bernard Schecter, who.has wound�for.many years the,grandfather Clock,injhe Main• Street Library's reading room.'_This 1914 grandfather"clockwas donated'to=the predecessor-Carnegie Library,in the Downtown Core(built`1913=1914,demolished 1965),by the Huntington.Beach High School-class of 1915,.and relocated to this location" upon its opening in 1951. To restate some imp ortant,facts�ab out EBN's nomination, the City-Council unanimously endorsed our nomination at their December 17,20'12 meeting,by;awote'of 7=0. At-their February 8','2013 meeting,'the OHP's.Historical Resources Commission unanimously approved,,. - our nomination.' The relevant pages,from the City Council's.and Historical.Resource Commission's minutes are enclosed: Our nomination is the•first oneTora.building in Hunti' gton.Beach in nearly 20 years.:.We think that it is the first one for a'park in Huntington Beach for all time., The last. _ property listed in the'NR for Huntington Beach is the HuntingtonBeach'Elementary School Gymnasium and Plungeat the-historic Dwyer Middle School,aiste'din 1994. This nomination was,submitted by Barbara Milkovich.. The libraryand,park"is only.iheTo' h..property listed on-the NR in.Huntington Beach,'' `along with this City.'Gym, the Helme-Worthy Store and Residence, and the Newland,-House.. Technically;the Pier still is_on the NR`but it should_be-removed in that the historic-structure has been completely demolished and replaced.. The 1912 Triangle_Park and the 19501951 2 Huntington Beach Public Library'were the first and last components of the historic Civic Center' -campus in the Downtown Core,which,included our City Hall from 1923_until 1974, and are the only remaining parts of this campus still in existence. Thanks again to all of you from HBN for:your support for the historic preservation of the library and park: April 16, 2013_was a proud day for our City's illustrious heritage and.for the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park. Sincerely yours,. 4"ell Richardson Gray . Member Huntington Beach Neighbors, cc: Mayor,Connie Boardman, Mayor Pro Tern,Matthew Harper, and all Council Members, without enclosures ®�A Ci ®f Huntington Reach F, P.O.BOX 190 20110 Main Street California 92648 a C®IIHlie Boardman Mayor January 2, 2013 Carol Roland-Nawi, Ph.D. State Historic Preservation Officer Office of Historic Preservation California State Parks P.O. Box 94296 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 Dear Ms. Roland-Nawi: SUBJECT: LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE NOMINATION OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY ON TRIANGLE PARK TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES The Huntington Beach City Council voted unanimously on December 17, 2012, to support the nomination of the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park to the National Register of Historic Places. The library was built in 1950 and was designed in the International Style in the early post-WW 11 period of the Modem Movement. It is an excellent example of postwar modem design and is characteristic of the site-east;:concrete tilt-up construction from the early postwar years. It served as the main library for the.city from 1950-51 until 1975 and is still the largest of our branch libraries. It also sits on Triangle Park, one of our first parks created in 1912. We look forward to its addition to the National Register of Historic Places. Sincerely, Connie Boardman Mayor cc: City Council Fred A. Wilson, City Manager Bob Hall, Assistant City Manager Scott-Hess, Director of Planning & Building j.. . TELEPHONE(714)536-5553 SISTER CITY: ANJO,JAPAN FAX(714)536-5233 i ® City ®f Hun.tlin ton Beach 2000 Main Street ® Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 536-5227 ® www•huntingtonbeachca.gov fB.`Il 1909•P� ® Office of the City Clerk o Joan L. Flynn, City Clerk . January 7, 2013 William Burg,.State Historian I Office of Historic Preservation State of California 1725 23rd Street, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95816 Re: National Register of Historic Places Nomination- Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park Dear Mr. Burg: We endorse the nomination by Jennifer Mermilliod of JM Research and Consulting(JMRC)of the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park to the National Register of Historic Places nominated on behalf of the local residents group, Huntington Beach Neighbors, Inc. We are writing to urge the California Historical Resources Commission to approve this nomination. Among the many reasons that support this property's National Register listing, below are a few highlights from the nomination that are noteworthy to us as part of City of Huntington Beach history: • Triangle Park is one of the oldest public parks in Huntington Beach, dating back to 1912, only three years after the City's incorporation in 1909. The park was gifted to the City from the Huntington Beach.Company, .whose principals included Henry Edwards Huntington (1850-1927), our City's namesake. • Through the Huntington Beach Company, Henry Huntington's support of local libraries here pre-dated the very beginnings of our City. For example'starting in 1907; the Huntington Beach Company housed the City's first library in its offices, as no separate library building was yet in use. Hence,our City's Downtown has contained a public library for over 105 years. Similarly,for the Camegie Library(1913-1914, demolished 1965)in Downtown, the Huntington Beach Company provided the land. This Camegie Library was the City's main library from 1914 to 1951, when it was succeeded by the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park. ® Henry Huntington might be best known today for his endowment and creation of the world-renowned Huntington Library, Art Galleries, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, with their initial funding in 1919 and opening in 1928: With these illustrious, local and regional foundations,we are confident that the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park fully deserves its nominated listing on the National Register of Historic Places. As one of Huntington Beach's ten elected officials, the undersigned Joan Flynn has been the City Clerk for eight years and a resident of Huntington Beach for 45 years. As the official City Historian, the undersigned Jerry Person was appointed by the Huntington Beach City Council in 2007 and has been a resident of Huntington Beach for over 35 years. Thank..you for your consideration and;wi?hope, support. Sincerely.yours,.: :. { Jo L. Flynn, City Clerk Jerry Person, City Historian Sister Cities: Anjo,Japan® Waitakere,New Zealand ®� 4 T-,-cu� ►wrrrarcrar + CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 7111 TALBERT AVENUE • HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92648 • TEL (714) 842-4481 January 30,2013 [} 0 Carol Roland-Nawi,Ph.D. 0 State Historic Preservation Officer Office of Historic Preservation California State Parks P.O.Box 94296 Sacramento,CA 94296-0001 SUBJECT: Huntington Beach Library Board of Trustees'endorsement of the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park to the National Register of Historic Places Dear Ms.Roland-Nawi: Preservation efforts have and are taking place in our State and across the nation.Right here in Orange County municipalities such as Tustin,Orange,and Seal Beach have been conscientious in maintaining historic enclaves,creating Old Town designations and giving tribute to their city's past. Huntington Beach now has an opportunity to preserve its past as well.The Huntington Beach Public Library branch,at downtown's Triangle Park,has been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1950,the library building is a prime example of mid-century Modern Movement in architecture.The site served as the main library of the city from 1950 to 1975,and the structure still functions as the second largest branch in the municipal library system.What's more,this charming edifice is placed on Triangle Park— designated as one of Huntington Beach's first parks in 1912. The Huntington Beach Board of Library Trustees heartily endorses the nomination of the Huntington Beach Public Library building on Triangle Park to the National Register of Historic Places. Recognition of the pillars of our past can serve as guideposts for each of us as we move swiftly into our shared future: As British science historian James Burke has said,"If you don't know where you've come from,You don't know where you are."May the inclusion of this invaluable piece of Huntington Beach's past to the National Register of Historic Places be a point of reference for where we were as a community,where we are as a city and what we have to offer as a longstanding and richly endowed region of Southern California. Sincerely, jh� Huntin n Beach Library Board of Trusteesd t l� Betty Croteau,Chair; Faith Vogel,Vice-Chair Dionne Cox,Sherrie Daugherty,Don Lewis,Ben Miles,Richard Moore Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board City of Huntington Beach P.O. Box ioo Huntington Beach, Ca,92648 January 10, 2013 William Burg State Historian 1 Office of Historic Preservation State of California William burgPparks ca gov Dear Mr. Burg This letter is in support for the nomination of the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park to the National Register of Historic Places. The Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board voted unanimously to support the nomination. The library was built in 195o and was designed in the International Style in the early post WW1i period of the innovative Modern Movement. It is an excellent example of postwar modern design and is characteristic of the site cast tilt up concrete construction from the postwar years. It served as the main library for the city from 1950—1975,and is still the largest of the branches in the city.The Main Street Library is the work of the masters,James Edward"Ted"McClellan, Denver Mark with Jr.and Jack Hunt McDonald. The library sits on Triangle Park,which was established as a recreational park in 1912,just three years after the incorporation of Huntington Beach.Triangle Park became part of the city's mid loth century Civic Center campus. Preserving this historical building is of the utmost importance to the future generations of Huntington Beach. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Barbara Haynes Chairman From: Elaine/Bill Parker To: Burg..William(d)Parks Subject: Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places-Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park-525 Main Street, HB,CA 92648 Date: Friday,January 04,2013 2:18:58 PM William Burg State Historian I Office of Historic Preservation State of California Dear Mr. Burg, The Friends of the Children's Library of Huntington Beach strongly recommend that the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park, 525 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 be nominated to be on the National Register of Historic Places. This building is of historic importance in Huntington Beach and we want to see that it is preserved for present and future generations. Sincerely, Elaine Parker President Friends of the Children's Library of Huntington Beach HUNTINGTON BEACH TOMORROW Making a difference today for Huntington Beach tomorrow j P.O. Box 865, Huntington Beach, California 92648 (714)840-4015 HBTomorrow.com HBT's Mission January 3,2013 Is to promote and maintain a high quality of life William Burg State Historian I in Huntington Beach. Office of Historic Preservation State of California HBT advocates for: 1725 23rd Street, Suite 100 Citizen Participation Sacramento,CA 95816 Clean&Healthy Environment RE:Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places Efficient&Safe Traffic Flow Open&Responsive Government Huntington Beach Public Library at Triangle Park Preserve Open Space 525 Main St.Huntington Beach 92648 Preserve Our Quality of Life Dear Mr.Burg: Recreational Opportunities for All Responsible Planned Growth Huntington Beach Tomorrow supports approval of our downtown public library Sound Infrastructure which is located at Triangle Park as a designated Historic Place.Our mission is "to preserve and enhance the quality of life f6r"our community"and part of that is Sustainable Tax Base accomplished by preserving open space. The library design allows for flexibility of use and its architecture reminds many Board of Directors of our long term residents of the midcentury style of architecture that symbolizes Officers what was typical when postwar children came to the library to study in the second President half of the twentieth century.The open design lets in natural light and lends itself Karen Jackie, to a good reading environment. Vice President Dan Kalmick The adjacent park is a landmark that identifies where the downtown begins after Treasurer passing through a residential neighborhood further from the beach and downtown. Robert Stemberg The library anchors the residential community near downtown.There are few Secretary places with mature vegetation in this downtown area where people can gather in Linda D. Couey the open space offered by the park adjacent to the library and the park should be retained. Directors Monica Hamilton Sincerely, I Shawn Rosellus ( Karen Jackle f President f Huntington Beach Tomorrow i l From: Mary lJrashima To: Bum.Williarn(Warks Subject: Huntington Beach/Supporting historic listing of Main Street Library Date: Saturday,January 05,2013 1:37:35 PM William Burg State Historian I Office of Historic Preservation State of California 1725 23rd Street, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95816 RE: Supporting historic listing for City of Huntington Beach Main Street Library Dear Mr. Burg, I am writing to support the listing of the Huntington Beach Main Street Library by the State of California as a historic landmark. The Main Street Library once served as the City's central library and is part of the historic downtown area of Huntington Beach. The Main Street Library is sited on one of the City's oldest parks, Triangle Park, which was central to Huntington Beach's early development and civic enterprises. I have written about the history of the Main Street Library and Triangle Park, both part of the walking tour of the historic downtown. Please see http4//www historichuntingtonbeach blogspot com/2012/08/hi tori walking-tour-12-and-13-main html. The Triangle Park site, "Block 505,"was deeded to the City of Huntington Beach by the Huntington Beach Company for use as a public park. In its earliest years, "part of the park property was used as a tent hotel complex for the accommodation of persons unable to find housing...On July 5, 1921, a lease contract was signed with R.E. Wright who constructed small beaverboard houses and rented them for$30 and$35 a month of which $8 a year went to the City." This tent city on Triangle Park was known as "Bungalet Court", or more commonly, as "Cardboard Alley." The tent cities and temporary housing represent a significant time period in Huntington Beach, with mass migration of early residents looking for a better life along the California coast and the annual Grand Army of the Republic and religious revival encampments. By 1922, the City constructed its civic center in the area around Triangle Park, where it remained for 51 years. In 1931, a Horseshoe Club was constructed on the north east corner of Triangle Park (see photograph on the Historic Huntington Beach blog link provided above). During World War II, the American Red Cross set up headquarters in the building on Triangle Park, providing first aid and volunteers rolled bandages. During this time, the U.S. military used the Huntington Beach pier for civil defense and there were military installations in the Bolsa Chica Wetlands to the north of Huntington Beach. The Triangle Park site is one of the remaining features of this wartime period. Delayed by World War II, the Main Street Library construction was completed in 1951. City Historical Notes (1975) from 38 years ago: "when the current Main Street facility (library), consisting of 9.000 square feet, was completed in 1951, it was celebrated for its size and its design...The 1951 structure opened with 40,000 volumes with a budget of$40,000. The marble fagade at the entrance was a real attraction. The walls were pre-cast, reinforced concrete sections. The ceiling was acoustical and the heating was provided by radiant pipes embedded in the floor. The large picture window at the north east end of the building displayed various artwork several times a year...The attractive park site remains a fine setting for the building." Additionally, the Main Street Library is sited in a transition zone between the older residential neighborhoods and the commercial /entertainment district of the downtown. It is near the Huntington Beach Art Center and contributes to the synergy of a walkable cultural and historic zone in this part of town. The mid Century character of the Main Street Library and the historic role of the Triangle Park site add significantly to the story of Huntington Beach. We appreciate and support your consideration of the Main Street Library's historic listing. Regards, Mary Adams Urashima 19432 Pompano Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92648 From: Gloria Alvarez To: Big.WilliamftParks Subject: LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE NOMINATION OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY ON TRIANGLE PARK TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Date: Friday,February 01,2013 3:03:06 AM January 31, 2013 William Burg State Historian I Office of Historic Preservation State of California Dear Mr. Burg, This letter is submitted in support of the nomination of the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park to the National Register of Historic Places. The library's construction began in 1950 and opened in 1951. The library was designed in the International Style in the early post-WWII period of the Modern Movement. It is an excellent example of postwar modern design and is characteristic of the site-cast, concrete tilt-up construction from the early postwar years. The library also sits on Triangle Park which was established in 1912 as the second oldest park in our city. It has served continuously as a library from 1951 to present day and is recently enjoying a renaissance as the community is experiencing growth in both its residential and visitor population. My family settled in Huntington Beach in 1919. 1 am submitting this letter as an individual, a 60 year resident of Huntington Beach,who as a child during the 1950's enjoyed the library as a place of learning. In recent years, as an adult, this same library is where I started the Grandparents Reading program for young readers. It is important to note that the same striking and unique architecture that had me in awe over 50 years ago is today still appreciated as it has withstood the test of time. I look forward to the Library's recognition of its historic significance and its addition to the National Register of Historic Places. Gloria M.Alvarez Huntington Beach Downtown Residents Association, Board member Historic Resource Board member,City of Huntington Beach Friends of the Children's Library, member i Barbara Haynes 19341 Worchester Lane Huntington Beach, Ca. 92646 January 10, 2013 . William Burg State Historian 1 Office of Historic Preservation State of California wburg(@parlcs.ca.gov Dear Mr. Burg This letter is in support for the nomination of the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park to the National Register of Historic Places. The library was built in 195o and was designed in the International Style in the early post WW11 period of the Modern Movement.It is an excellent example of postwar modern design and is characteristic of the site cast tilt up concrete construction from the postwar years.It served as the main library for the city from 1950--1975,and is still the largest of the branches in the city. The library sits on Triangle Park,which was one of the first parks in the city dating 1912. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Barbara Haynes a i I 1-31-13 TO: William Burg State Historian I Office of Historic Preservation State of California 1725 23rd Street, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95816 FROM: Susan Worthy 128 Sixth Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 RE: Nomination consideration for Huntington Beach Triangle Park and Library Dear Mr, Burg, I am a resident of Huntington Beach and have been born and raised here, especially in the downtown area,where many of'our historic structures have been lost by redevelopment that started in the 1970's. There has been too many beautiful historic structures that were razed in the"name" of progress and advancement for H.B.. I would hate to see this beautiful green marbled library located on Triangle Park be another tragic loss of history for our city residents. I therefore support the Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for the Public Library on Triangle Park located at 525 Main Street,Huntington Beach,CA 92648 to be an official historic park and public library. Enclosed is another letter that I wrote to H.B. City Hall in March 2011 for additional reference regarding retaining the original name of the park site. Sincerely, N Susan Worthy _ ,'' 'l;L. .. i.}:?Jr 'l�tlr ' ,'4.�•t'^ r — i � 'i{'r i,.. .;Lr.rr.` _t. ;t":. ,I ..• :r:rr,fi.t.'� i`"` u��' r: ttei �'• i; a,:i+. ..> .:+11i_ ,'l ;rr•.'i;a'-I�'��-''rr {�i i;if%�,�`�,:i:._i¢:r fr'r' n.. '.. ;t:•' �•r;•,j :1� s�F:.- ihib•;. From: Michael Heywood To: Burg.William alParks Subject: Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park Nomination Date: Wednesday,December 19,2012 6:�0:56 PM Re: Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park, 525 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Mr. Burg, As past President of the Huntington Beach Coordinating Council, and a long time resident of Huntington Beach, I was pleased to hear that the City Council has given their support to the nomination of the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park, 525 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 to the National Register of Historic Places. Please let me know if there is anything further that we can do to support this highly appropriate nomination. Sincerely, Mike Heywood Barbara A.Milkovich,Ph.D 11864 N.Blue Jay Ct. Hayden Lake,ID 83835 RECEIVED December 18,2012 DEC 2 S 2012 William Burg ()HP State historian I Office of historic Preservation State of California 1725 23rd Street, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95816 Re: Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park Dear Mr. Burg: As a former resident of Huntington Beach, a scholar and historian of the city,and the Founding Chairman of the local Historic Resources Board,I am pleased to recommend the nomination to the National Register of historic PIaces of the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park. The library building and Triangle Park represent a rare link between generations of civic minded residents. It is important to recognize and support these elements of Huntington Beach's past so that future residents may learn of their unique urban heritage. I commend the many residents and professionals who prepared this fascinating nomination, itself. It is a rich guide to the city's history and architecture. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this nomination. Sincerely, i arbara �&ovic , .I) " From: Claire Schecter To: Burg.William(@Parks Cc: richardson.aray(a)vahoo.com Subject: Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park Date: Monday,January 07,2013 12:25:46 PM I support the Nomination to the National Register of Historical Places for the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park. I have been the unofficial clock-winder of the old grandfather clock, initially constructed and donated to the city of Huntington Beach by the high school class of 1915, and would be delighted to have the opportunity to continue this task for many years to come. It would also be good to know that many Huntington Beach residents will continue to hear those pleasant chimes in that library. Bernard Schecter Minutes City Council/Public Financing Authority and the Special Meetings of the Housing Authority, Parking Authority, Civic Improvement Corp., and Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Monday, December 17, 2012 4:00"PM -Closed Session 6:00 PM -Regular Session Council Chambers Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California 92648 A video recording of the 6:00 PM portion of this meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and is archived at www.surfcity-hb.ora/aovernment/aaengas/ 4:00 PM - Council Chambers - Closed Session 6:00 PM -Council Chambers - Regular Business Meeting CALL TO ORDER- 4:00 PM ROLL CALL PRESENT: Sullivan, Hardy (arrived at 4:07 PM), Harper, Boardman, Carchio, Shaw, and Katapodis ABSENT: None ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution) Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Joan Flynn announced supplemental communications that were received following distribution of the City Council agenda packet: Communication for Closed Session Item No. 9- Pacific Mobile Home Park PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (3 Minute Time Limit) - None 'RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION-4:02 PM A motion was made by Carchio, second Harper, to recess to Closed Session. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Sullivan, Harper, Boardman,'Carchio, Shaw, and Katapodis NOES: None ABSENT: Hardy Council/PFA/Parking Authority, CIC, HA and Successor Agency Minutes December 17, 2012 Page 5 of 19 the circumstances and reported that filing an appeal does not make a court order go away. He referenced a court order indicating that Council's previous vote on the item was legally invalid and that Council cannot reconsider the application. He felt that the actions planned under the Consent Calendar of the current agenda are in violation of a court order and exposing the City to millions of dollars in damages. He expressed concerns that the staff report does not mention the court order. (00:16:30) Fred Provencher, Chair of Huntington Beach Reads One Book, commented on the organization's program and provided copies of this year's book,Thirteen Reasons Why. He thanked the City for its support of the program as well as support of the library. (00:19:46) David Rice, President of HB Neighbors commented on the organization's mission. He reported submitting a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for the Huntington Beach Library in Triangle Park. He noted having provided copies of the nomination to Council and urged that Council send a letter in support of the nomination. He acknowledged the work of volunteers who helped with the nomination and residents who signed a petition and provided background. (00:20:29) Gina Gleason spoke in support of adopting a social hosting ordinance for the City, expressed concerns with the use of alcohol by the City's teenagers and listed related statistics regarding the problem. She encouraged Council to make penalties for social hosting more punitive. (00.23:19) Shareen Walter, Huntington Beach High School PTSA, spoke in favor of adopting a social hosting ordinance for the City. She addressed the consequences of underage drinking and encouraged Council to look into the issue. (00:25:21) John Briscoe spoke on the issue of child safety and urged Council to consider giving direction to staff to do the right thing by addressing the issue of safe school-route mapping for the residents of the City as required by the State for all City schools. (00-27:40) In response to an inquiry from Councilmember Carchio, Public Works Director Travis Hopkins reported that the City has been in contact with the school districts and that they are willing to work with the City on this matter. He added that the school districts have not asked the City to address the matter. Councilmember Carchio requested that staff contact all of the Huntington Beach School Districts in this regard. There being no others wishing to address Council, Mayor Boardman closed the Public Comments portion of the meeting, COUNCIL COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS - LIAISON REPORTS AND ALL AB 1234 DISCLOSURE REPORTING Mayor Pro Tern Harper reported attending the last meeting of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and reported he will be providing additional comments later"on the agenda. Councilmember Katapodis announced the appointment of Rob Sternberg to the Investment Advisory Board and Ed Pinchiff to-the Planning Commission. Council/PFA/Parking Authority, CIC, HA and Successor Agency Minutes December 17, 2012 Page 17of19 NOES: None 38. Submitted by Mayor Boardman and Councilmember Carchio-- Letter of Support regarding the nomination of the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park to the National Register of Historic Places Councilmember Carchio commented on the importance of this item and indicated his support. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Harper's inquiry, staff reported that changes to the structure would be allowed but that the City would need to abide by the Office of Historic Preservation Guidelines, A motion was made by Boardman, second Hardy to approve the drafting of a letter from the Mayor on behalf of the City Council in support for the nomination of the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park to the National Register of Historic Places. The motion carried with the following vote: AYES: Sullivan, Hardy, Harper, Boardman, Carchio, Shaw, and Katapodis NOES: None 39. Submitted by Councilmember Carchio- Direct City Attorney to draft a Social Host Ordinance similar to the cities of Irvine and Laguna Beach Councilmember Carchio noted that there are twenty-eight states that have adopted Social Hosting ordinances. He addressed current State laws and noted the problems related to alcohol consumption by young people and the secondary effects of underage drinking. He urged Council to support the drafting of a Social Host Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tern Harper stated it is unclear to him how the Ordinance would work in practice and wondered why the City should take the role rather than the State. He expressed concerns that this would be intrusive in terms of protecting peoples' privacy and felt that residents may not want to City to become involved. Councilmember Hardy commented on distinctions between cultural traditions and underage drinking in other scenarios. She reported that she will have questions and additional concerns upon reviewing the Ordinance. Councilmember Carchio reported that the Ordinance covers the various scenarios addressed by Councilmember Hardy and that he has read similar ordinances from surrounding cities. He stressed the importance of addressing the issue to protect the City's youth. He added that the Ordinance will serve to help the Police Department with enforcement. Chief Small agreed that the Ordinance will facilitate enforcement and felt that some may change their behavior if the Ordinance is passed. Mayor Pro Tern Harper noted this is a detailed issue with many things to consider and expressed concerns that the item will use City resources inefficiently. He suggested lobbying State legislators to address the issue and noted there are other matters where staffs time could be used more effectively. Council/PFA/Parking Authority, CIC, HA and Successor Agency Minutes December 17, 2012 ,Page 19of19 Councilmember Shaw congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Harper on his change of heart regarding the 19th Street Bridge. He reported attending the Friends of Shipley Nature Center ten-year celebration and commented positively on the event. Councilmember Katapodis reported communicating with some of the residents at Sunset Beach and commended the City's Public Works Department for their work. He encouraged residents to shop Huntington Beach. Mayor Boardman announced special Holiday closure hours for City Hall. She acknowledged the celebration of the Hanukah Festival of Lights and Christmas and wished everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. She thanked Planning Commissioners that have recently retired and assured residents that the Police Department continues to train members of the School District in regards to the recent tragedy at Hook Elementary School. Mayor Boardman announced that a Special Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND THE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY, CIVIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Boardman adjourned the meeting at 7:50 PM. The City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting of January 7, 2013 has been cancelled (approved by Council October 1, 2012) due to the holiday closure. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at 4:00 PM in Room B-8, Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California. A 51 rk and ex-officio Clerkbf the City Council, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach, and Secretary of the Huntington Beach Public Finance Authority, Parking Authority, and Civic Improvement Corporation. ATTEST: 4 rQty Clerk, Clerk, Secre dry (_4ay o Wr Chair STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY EDMUND G BROWN,JR.,Govemor STATE HISTORICAL RESOURCES COMMISSION . ` DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 1725 23rd Street,Suite 100 SACRAMENTO,CA 95816 (916)445-7000 Fax:(916)445-7053 calshpo@parks.ca.gov www.oho oarks.ca.00v JULIANNE POLANCO ...-Chairperson DONN GRENDA,Ph.D. .....Vice Chairperson ALBERTO BERTOLI,AIA BRYAN K.BRANDIES FERNANDO GUERRA,Ph.D. RICK MOSS DAVID PHOENIX RICHARD SHEK,Ph.D CAROL ROLAND-NAWI,Ph.D. .....Executive Secretary Quarterly Meeting of the STATE HISTORICAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Secretary of State Building Auditorium 1500 11 th Street Sacramento, California 95814 February 8, 2013 9.00 a.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Julianne Polanco, Chair, Architectural History Donn Grenda, Ph.D., Vice-Chair, Prehistoric Archaeology Bryan K. Brandes, Public Member Alberto Bertoli, AIA, Architecture Rick Moss, History Fernando Guerra, Folklore David Phoenix, Public Member COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Richard Shek, Ethnic History STAFF PRESENT Carol Roland-Nawi, Ph.D., State Historic Preservation Officer and Executive Secretary to the Commission Jenan Saunders, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Tara Lynch, Senior Staff Counsel, California State Parks Jay Correia, State Historian III, Registration Unit Supervisor Amy Crain, State Historian II William Burg, State Historian I Twila Willis-Hunter, Executive Secretary Page 1 of 10 Quarterly Meeting of the California State Historical Resources Commission- Minutes February 8, 2013 IX. CONSENT CALENDAR A. National Register of Historic Places, New Nominations 1. Robert Stanley Dollar, Sr. Residence Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County Local Level of Significance 2. Fender's Radio Service Fullerton, Orange County State Level of Significance 3. Visalia Fox Theatre Visalia, Tulare County Local Level of Significance 4. Irene Burns House Auburn, Placer County Local Level of Significance 5. Empire Mine Historic District (Amendment) Nevada County Local Level of Significance 6. Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park Huntington Beach, Orange County Local Level of Significance 7. Rhoades Ranch Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County State Level of Significance 8. Hakone Historic District Santa Clara County Local Level of Significance 9. San Diego Athletic Club San Diego County Local Level of Significance B. California Point of Historical Interest, New Nominations 1. Rankin Olive Grove Martinez, Contra Costa County Local Level of Significance Page 4 of 10 Quarterly Meeting of the California State Historical Resources Commission- Minutes February 8, 2013 Commissioner Guerra moved to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Commissioner Phoenix seconded the motion. Action: Motion approved unanimously. Jim Conlow spoke on behalf of the senior citizens of Rossmoor in support of the Robert Stanley Dollar Sr. Residence. He thanked the Commission for their part in moving the nomination towards listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Jeff Matheson, Resident Services Manager at Rossmoor, also spoke in support of the Robert Stanley Dollar Sr. Residence nomination. He said that the organization's Board of Directors had passed a resolution supporting the nomination. William Wainwright spoke in support of the Rankin Olive Grove nomination, also thanking Kristin Henderson, who was responsible for initiating the nomination. Then Kristin Henderson herself thanked OHP for the help the Registration Unit, especially Amy Crain, provided in bringing this nomination to fruition. "OHP," she said, "is a great friend of democracy." Finally, Richardson Gray, of Huntington Beach Neighbors, Inc., spoke in support of the nomination of the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park. Mr. Gray thanked the Commission for its help in moving the library towards listing, singling out William Burg of OHP's Registration Unit for special thanks. X. NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM A. National Register of Historic Places, New Nominations 1. Trestles Historic District San Diego County National Level of Significance State Historian II Amy Crain presented her staff report, which is appended to these minutes as Attachment 1. Next, State Parks Senior Staff Counsel Tara Lynch read into the record her report on why the Commission is hearing this nomination. in brief, as the nomination is a concurrent State and Federal nomination, the Commission is required to hear the nomination to allow the property owners and the public notice and opportunity to be heard regarding the nomination. The Commission is to determine: (1) Whether or not the Trestles Historic District meets National Register Criterion A at the national level of significance and satisfies Criteria Consideration G, thereby concurring with the Keeper's determination; and, (2) Page 5 of 10 Quarterly Meeting of the California State Historical Resources Commission- Minutes February 8, 2013 XV. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Vice-Chair Grenda reminded the Commission that four or five years ago, he had brought up the issue of renewable energy installations and how they would negatively impact vast numbers of historical resources, particularly in California's deserts, which has since occurred. Now there is a new energy issue on the horizon that could have even more significant impacts on historical resources—hydraulic fracturing to produce shale gas. Vice-Chair Grenda mentioned that most people are not aware that California has the largest shale formation in the world, the Monterey Formation, and we will soon see thousands of oil wells back in operation or newly built, along with all the infrastructure needed to support this extraction. He explained how one thing found with the renewable energy projects is many consultants understand the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), but not the Section 106 process, and this led to many problems and stalls for the projects on which they were working. This is one of the reasons California needs professional standards for those cultural resources professionals acting as consultants on such projects. Commissioner Moss asked Vice-Chair Grenda how he saw current efforts to revise CEQA. Vice-Chair Grenda responded that he believed that some amending and clarification could be positive, but that the thrust of the revisions may simply remove the impediment CEQA currently poses to development. Commissioner Moss then thanked the OHP Registration Unit for their very professional assistance and support in helping the Commission fulfill its mandate. XVI. ADJOURNMENT Chair Polanco adjourned the regular meeting of the Commission at 12:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 4!444Z��Z/",, 2/22/13 Carol Roland-Nawi, Ph.D. Date State Historic Preservation Officer Attachments: 1. OHP Staff Report, Trestles Historic District nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. 2. Report by Senior Staff Counsel Tara Lynch on rationale for California's State Historical Resources Commission to hear the Trestles Historic District nomination. Page 10 of 10 STATE OF CALIFORNIA-THE NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY EDMUND G. BROWN,JR., Governor OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION P.O. BOX 942896 SACRAMENTO,CA 94296-0001 3 0 PIN 12: 7 (916)445-7000 Fax:(916)445-7053 calshpo@parks.ca.gov April 26, 2013 City of Huntington Beach Attention: Joan L. Flynn, City Clerk 2000 Main Street, Second Floor Huntington Beach, California 92648 RE.- Huntington Beach Library Listing on the National Register of Historic Places Dear Ms. Flynn: I am pleased to notify you that on April 16, 2013, the above-named property was placed on the National Register of Historic Places (National Register). As a result of being placed on the National Register, this property has also been listed in the California Register of Historical Resources, pursuant to Section 4851(a)(2) of the Public Resources Code. Placement on the National Register affords a property the honor of inclusion in the nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation and provides a degree of protection from adverse effects resulting from federally funded or licensed projects. Registration provides a number of incentives for preservation of historic properties, including special building codes to facilitate the restoration of historic structures, and certain tax advantages. There are no restrictions placed upon a private property owner with regard to normal use, maintenance, or sale of a property listed in the National Register. However, a project that may cause substantial adverse changes in the significance of a registered property may require compliance with local ordinances or the California Environmental Quality Act. In addition, registered properties damaged due to a natural disaster may be subject to the provisions of Section 5028 of the Public Resources Co'de regarding demolition or significant alterations, if imminent threat to life safety does not exist. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Registration Unit at (916) 445-7008. Sincerely, etz� Carol Roland-Nawi State Historic Preservation Officer Enclosure: National Register Notification of Listing April 25, 2013 The Director of the National Park Service is pleased to send you the following announcements and actions on properties for the National Register of Historic Places. For further information contact Edson Beall via voice (202) 354-2255, or E-mail: <Edson Beall[c�nps.. ov> This and past Weekly Lists are also available here: hftp://www.nps.gov/history/nr/nrlist.htm Our physical location address is: National Park Service 2280, 8th floor National Register of Historic Places 1201 "1" (Eye) Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20005 Landscape Architecture Month: hftp://www.nps.-gov/histo[y/nr/feature/landscape/index.htm WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 4/15/13 THROUGH 4/19/13 KEY: State, County, Property Name, Address/Boundary, City, Vicinity, Reference Number, NHL, Action, Date, Multiple Name CALIFORNIA, ORANGE COUNTY, Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park, 525 Main St., Huntington Beach, 13000157, LISTED, 4/16/13 i I 11 - t�"` A.. /- 19950875-A 2�z* PO ON CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Council Interoffice Communication To: Honorable City Council Members From: Connie Boardman, Mayor (Yb Joe Carchio, City Council Me Date: December 10, 2012 Subject: COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM FO THE ECEMBER 17, 2012, CITY COUNCIL MEETING— LETTE UPPORT REGARDING THE NOMINATION OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY ON TRIANGLE PARK TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Residents of Huntington Beach have nominated our branch library on Triangle Park for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The library was built in 1950 and was designed in the International Style in the early post WW 11 period of the Modern Movement. The library is an excellent example of postwar Modern design and is characteristic of the site-cast concrete tilt-up construction from the early post war years. The library served as the main library for the city from 1950-51 until 1975 and is still the largest of our branch libraries. The library sits on Triangle Park, one of our first parks which was created in 1912. The City Council has been asked to draft a letter of support for the nomination of the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park to the National Register of Historic Places. RECOMMENDED ACTION: To approve the drafting of a letter from the Mayor on behalf of the City Council in support for the nomination of the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park to the National Register of Historic Places. xc: Fred Wilson, City Manager Bob Hall, Deputy City Manager Joan Flynn, City Clerk Stephanie Beverage, Director of Library Services STATE OF CALIFORNIA-THE NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY EDMUND G. BROWN,JR.,Governor OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION r DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 1 725 23,'Street,Suite 100 SACRAMENTO,CA 95816 n 1 (916)445-7000 Fax:(916)445-7053 " calshpo@parks.ca.gov December 5, 2012 City of Huntington Beach Attention: Joan L. Flynn, City Clerk 2000 Main Street, Second Floor Huntington Beach, California 92648 RE: National Register of Historic Places Nomination for Huntington Beach Library Dear Ms. Flynn: I am pleased to inform you that the State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) intends to consider and take action on the nomination of the above named property to the National Register of.Historic Places (National Register). Details regarding the meeting are enclosed. The National Register is the United States' official list of historic properties worthy of preservation. Listing in the National Register provides recognition and assists in preserving California's heritage. Listing in the National Register assures review of federal projects that might adversely affect the character of the historic property. In addition, as of January 1, 1993, all National Register properties are now automatically listed in the California Register of Historical Resources (California Register) and afforded consideration during the State (CEQA) environmental review process. This includes properties formally determined eligible for the National Register. Listing in the National Register does not mean that the federal or state government will attach restrictive covenants to the property or try to acquire it. Public visitation rights are not required of owners. National Register listed properties may qualify for state and federal benefits. Additional information may be found at our website at www.ohp.parks.ca.gov. You are invited to attend the SHRC meeting at which the nomination will be considered and acted upon by the SHRC. Written comments regarding the nomination may be submitted to California State Parks, Attn: Office of Historic Preservation, Carol Roland-Naomi, Ph.D., State Historic Preservation Officer, P.O. Box 94296, Sacramento, California 94296-0001. So that the SHRC may have adequate time to consider the comments, it is requested, but not required, that written comments be received by the Office of Historic Preservation fifteen (15) days in advance of the SHRC's meeting. An electronic copy of the nomination is available in PDF format on our website at http://www.ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page id=24368. Should you require a hard copy or have questions, please contact the Registration Unit at (916) 445-7008. Sincerely, \A Rj etz� jfhai�o Carol Roland-Naomi, Ph.D. State Historic Preservation Officer Enclosure: Meeting Notice, Fact Sheet, How to Object/Support NR_Property Owners Notice_Final.doc STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY EDMUND G.BROWN,Governor OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 1725 23rtl Street,Suite 100 SACRAMENTO,CA 95816 (916)445-7000 Fax:(916)445-7053 calshpo@parks.ca.gov www.ohp.parks.ca.gov MEETING NOTICE FOR: State Historical Resources Commission Quarterly Meeting DATE: Friday, February 8, 2013 TIME: 9:00 A.M. 'PLACE: Secretary of State Auditorium 150011 th Street Sacramento, California 95814 This room is accessible to people with disabilities. Questions regarding the meeting should be directed to the Registration Unit (916) 445-7008 STATE OF CALIFORNIA-THE NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY EDMUND G.BROWN, Governor OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ®' 1725 2311 Street,Suite 100 SACRAMENTO,CA 95816-7100 (916)445-7000 Fax: (916)44S-7053 calshpo@parks.ca.gov NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES HOW TO SUPPORT OR OBJECT TO LISTING Under federal law, a privately owned property may not be listed in the National Register over the objection of its owner or, in the case of a property with multiple owners, over the objection of a majority of owners. A district may not be listed in the National Register over the objection of a majority of owners of private property within the proposed district. Each owner or partial owner of private property has one vote regardless of what part of the property that person owns. -Within a district, each owner has one vote regardless of how many buildings he or she owns. If a majority of private property owners should object, the property or district will not be listed. However, in such cases, the State Historic Preservation Officer is required to submit the nomination to the Keeper of the National Register for.a determination of eligibility for the National Register. If the property or district is determined eligible for listing, although not formally listed, it will be given the same protection as a listed property in the federal environmental review-process. A property determined eligible for listing is not eligible for federal tax benefits until the objections are withdrawn and the property is actually listed. The laws and regulations regarding this process are covered in the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980'and:in 36 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), Part 60. Supporting a National Register'Nomination: Private owners who seek National Register listing for their properties are not required to submit statements of concurrence. However,letters of support, from owners or any others, are welcomed.and become a.permanent part of the nomination file. Objecting to a National Register'Nomination: If you object to the listing_of your property, you will need to submit a notarized statement certifying that you are the sole or partial owner of the property, as appropriate, and that you object to the listing. Owners who wish to object are encouraged to submit statements of objection prior to the meeting of the State Historical Resources Commission at which the nomination is being considered. However, statements of objection may be submitted and will be counted up until the actual date of listing. Listing usually takes place 45 days after the nomination is mailed to the Keeper of the National Register following the State Historical Resources Commission meeting. Send letters of support or objection to: State Historic Preservation Officer Office of Historic Preservation 1725 23rd Street, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95816-7100 Revised January 24,2011 EDMUND G. BROWN, Governor 5if-.TE OF CALIFORNik -THE N TURAL,RESOURCES AGENCY OFFICE OF HISTC)RI.0 PRESEPATI.ON Cal DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 172 5 23"'street, Suite 100 sA7KAMENTG.C< 9581.E 7"I DO (916)445-7000 FaX (916)445-70 catshpoCaparis.ca.9ov NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES FACT SHEET The National Register of Historic Places is the nation's official list of buildings, structures, objects, sites; and districts worthy of preservation. The National Register vv.as established by the National Historic Preservation Aci of 1966. The purposes of the,Act are: to insure that properties significant in national, state, and local history are considered in the planning of federal undertakings; and to encourage historic preservation initiatives by state.and local governments and the private sector The following benefits are associated with National Register fisting: 1. Listed properties may use the State Historic Building Code; a more flexible alternative to the Uniform Building Code. The use of this code may save owners money when repairing or rehabiiitatin_g their properties. 2. Under the Tax Reform Act of 1986, a privately owned building that )s.listed in the National P,egister or is a contributing building in a National Register historic district may be eligible for a 20% federal income investment tax credit based on the costs of a qualified , r eciab{e rehabilitation of the building. These credits .apply only to income-producing, de p properties, includhg residential rental properties. The credits do not apply to owner- occupied residential properties. Plans for the rehabilitation are reviewed by-the State Historic Preservat)on Orrice and the National Park Service; and work on the building must. meet federal rehabilitation standards. 3. The Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980 provides federal tax dedutti.ons for preservation easements that result in a decline of fair market value, when conser-VatiDn`restrictions are placed on the property by the owner, 4. All properties and districts listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register are considered in the planning of federal undertakings such as highway construction and Community Development Block Grant projects. "Federal undertakings" also include activities sponsored by state or local_governments or private entities if they are licensed Dr partially funded by the federal government. "Federal undertakings" do not include Loans made by banks insured by the FDIC or federal farm subsidies. National Reg)ster listing does not provide absolute protection from feder.al actions that may affect the property. it mans that if a federal undertaking is in conflict with the preservation of.a lQational Register property; the California Office of Historic Preservation will negotiate with the responsible federal agency in an effort to eliminate, minimize, or otherwise tale into account the undertaking's effect on the historic property. This revievv procedure applies to properties that are determined eligible Yor the National Register in the day-tD-day environmental review provers; as well as those actually listed in the 1'tiational Register. In C a11TDrnia, a iDCal ta7. assessor may enter Into Cor-Itra;-ts With prDDerty DUL'rler5 7Dr property ?x educti�ns through tfie iJlilis ,;ct v 2uali?i, atior: fo crams Wrier, 41-17)2E are avai;aaie 7. Listed properties are recognized for their architectural or historic worth, an intangible benefit that is nonetheless valuable. Listing in the Register is primarily an honor, meaning that a property has been researched and evaluated according to established procedures and determined to be worthy of preservation. 8. Properties listed in. or officially determined eligible for listing in the National,Register are. automatically listed in the California Register of Historical Resources: : The following may sometimes be regarded as restrictions on iJational Register listed properties: 1. A project receiving federal assistance such as Community Development Block Grant funds must be reviewed by the Office of Historic Preservation to determine and hopefully avoid or lessen any potentially adverse effects on National Register properties. Any work undertaken using federal funds must generally-use the Secretary of the Interior's ,Standards for Rehabilitation Projects. Please note, however, that if a property is not listed, but is eligible for Jisting, the same requirements apply. In other words, actual listing does not increase the owner's responsibility under the law. 2. If a project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),then the National Register designation of a property (or the determination of its eligibility) would indicate its significance and the need to take into account any effects of the project on the property. Note - this is not necessarily a drawback, depending on the point of view of the owner/local agency. Note also that significance can also be evidenced by other state or local designation, surveys, or other professional evaluation. 3. A local agency_may tie listing,in the National Register to restrictions imposed locally, such as design review. This does not come automafically,with luting, however,`but must come about as a result of separate local.action. Check'with your local government. 4. If a property is listed in the National Register, either individually or as a contributor in a National Register district, the owner may not take the 1D% federal investment tax credit available for rehabilitation projects on commercial buildings constructed prior to 1936. By following the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, however, the owner may take the 20% tax. credit. 5. Proposals to demolish or significantly alter a National Register property damaged in an earthquake or other natural disaster may be subject to review by the Office of Historic Preservation. (See Section 5028 of the Public Resources Code.) There are some common misconceptions about the implications of listing.: 1. It is not true that the federal, state, or local government assumes any property rights in the building as a result of listing. Owners are not required to open their homes to the public. If a project is not subject to CEQA, to local preservation ordinances, or to the other environmental regulations outlined above, owners are free to make changes to their property. It is possible that the property could be so altered, however, that it would be removed from the Register. 2 Unfortunately, it is also not true that there are large sums of money available to assist owners and local agencies in rehabilitating National Register properties. Funds are very iimited. with the federal tax credits being the most generally available financial assistance. Ross, Rebecca From: Esparza, Patty Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 3:10 PM To: Ross, Rebecca Subject: FW: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) From: Surf City Pipeline [ma i Ito:noreply(d)user.ciovoutreach.com] Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 3:02 PM To: CITY COUNCIL; Agenda Alerts Subject: Surf City Pipeline: Comment on an Agenda Item (notification) Request# 13038 from the Government Outreach System has been assigned to Johanna Stephenson. Request type: Comment Request area: City Council - Agenda& Public Hearing Comments Citizen name: Mary Urashima Description: RE: Letter of Support regarding the nomination of the Huntington Beach Public Library on Triangle Park to the National Register of Historic Places Please support the nomination of the Huntington Beach Main Street Branch Library on Triangle Park to the National Register of Historic Places. Once the City's main library-- sited on one of the City's oldest parks---this library and park site is important to the history of the community. Per the City of Huntington Beach Historical Notes (1975) report "on July 5, 1921, a lease contract was signed with R.E. Wright who constructed small beaverboard houses and rented them for $30 and $35 a month of which $8 a year went to the City. Bungalet Court, more commonly known as 'Cardboard Alley' was located on the triangular piece of land." By February 1925, the board of trustees (city council) discussed "with considerable interest" a resident suggestion "advocating the use of Block 505 for a recreation park, suggesting tennis, croquet, and handball courts as being a very desirable form of amusement." Triangle Park soon became a favorite spot in town, including checker boards, horseshoe courts, and a putting green. The Horseshoe Club was constructed in 1931 "on the north east comer of Triangle Park, it was used by several clubs for meetings until 1942...During the war, the American Red Cross set up headquarters in the building where they gave first aid and volunteers rolled bandages." The Historical Notes continue, "When the current Main Street facility (library), consisting of 9,000 square feet, was completed in 1951, it was celebrated for its size and its design. The Carnegie Library, 8th and Walnut Street, its predecessor, was half as big. The 1951 structure opened with 40,000 volumes with a budget of$40,000. The marble fagade at the entrance was a real attraction. The walls were pre-cast, reinforced concrete I sections. The ceiling was acoustical and the heating was provided by radiant pipes embedded in the floor. The large picture window at the north east end of the building displayed various artwork several times a year...The attractive park site remains a fine setting for the building." Retaining this historical library and park is important for the entire community, both as a legacy of our past, and also as an important cultural element in a livable and walkable downtown. Expected Close Date: 12/18/2012 Click here to access the request Note: This message is for notification purposes only. Please do not reply to this email. Email replies are not monitored and will be ignored. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Moe*V Date: 1,.?-2/7; a item No. IL 2