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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncilmember Item - Councilmember Posey - Pulled from Consi l 72F/P2 City of Huntington Beach File #: 19-1074 MEETING DATE: 10/21/2019 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Mike Posey, City Councilmember Subject: Submitted by Councilmember Posey - Updating the Historic Standard Market Plaque at 126 Main Street Background: This past May 2019, 1 was informed by the Huntington Beach Preserve Our Past group that the plaque located on the historic Standard Market building at 126 Main Street may contain historically inaccurate information (see attached information packet). Of note, the Standard Market building is a two-story building constructed in the zigzag moderne style, and was built and operated by the DeBritton family. Based on information that I received, it appears that the plaque may contain several inaccurate details, including the following: ■ The Standard Market opened in 1931, not in 1926 as indicated on the plaque. ■ Robert DeBritton owned the market and the building, not Roy DeBritton as indicated on the plaque. ■ Roy DeBritton's son Bob did not work at the Standard Market as indicated on the plaque. Based on the facts that I was provided with, it appears that an extensive process was engaged to assess the updated details that should be included in a new plaque at the Standard Market building. Among the steps taken during this review process include: ■ The City's Historic Resources Board voted in September 2013 to update Standard Market plaque, given the historical inaccuracies included in the existing plaque language. ■ The current owner of the building has given provided permission to update the plaque. ■ Language for a new proposed plaque has been developed for consideration by the Huntington City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 10/16/2019 powe,-t27, Lealstar-l' File #: 19-1074 MEETING DATE: 10/21/2019 Beach Preserve Our Past group. Recommended Action: Given the information that I've received, and based on a review that has already been conducted by both the City Historic Resources Board and the Huntington Beach Preserve Our Past group, I am recommending that the City Council vote to direct staff to update the plaque located on the historic Standard Market building with correct historical information, as outlined in the attached information packet. Attachment(s): 1. Supporting Documentation City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 10/16/2019 powereZaq,Legistar°" s CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING—COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: MIKE POSEY, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE: OCTOBER 21,2019 SUBJECT: UPDATING THE HISTORIC STANDARD MARKET PLAQUE AT 126 MAIN STREET BACKGROUND This past May 2019, 1 was informed by the Huntington Beach Preserve Our Past group that the plaque located on the historic Standard Market building at 126 Main Street may contain historically inaccurate information (see attached information packet). Of note,the Standard Market building is a two-story building constructed in the zigzag moderne style, and was built and operated by the DeBritton family. Based on information that I received, it appears that the plaque may contain several inaccurate details, including the following: ■ The Standard Market opened in 1931, not in 1926 as indicated on the plaque. ■ Robert DeBritton owned the market and the building, not Roy DeBritton as indicated on the plaque. ■ Roy DeBritton's son Bob did not work at the Standard Market as indicated on the plaque. Based on the facts that I was provided with, it appears that an extensive process was engaged to assess the updated details that should be included in a new plaque at the Standard Market building. Among the steps taken during this review process include: ■ The City's Historic Resources Board voted in September 2013 to update Standard Market plaque,given the historical inaccuracies included in the existing plaque language ■ The current owner of the building has given provided permission to update the plaque. ■ Language for a new proposed plaque has been developed for consideration by the Huntington Beach Preserve Our Past group. RECOMMENDED ACTION Given the information that I've received,and based on a review that has already been conducted by both the City Historic Resources Board and the Huntington Beach Preserve Our Past group, I am recommending that the City Council vote to direct staff to update the plaque located on the historic Standard Market building with correct historical information,as outlined in the attached information packet. Huntington Beach Preserve Our Past HB POP "We Pop Up To Help With Preservation In HB" May 24, 2019 Dear Councilman Posey, In 2000 The HRB had a plaque made, and that the City paid for, for The Historic Standard Market that was located at 126 Main Street. Unfortunately some of the information on the plaque is historically inaccurate. • "1'he market opened in 1931 not 1926. • Robert Young DeBritton owned the market and the building, not Roy DeBritton. • His son did not work there, as he was not even born yet. • In September the HRB voted and passed to replace the plaque out of their budget. • In August 2015 Barbara Haynes received an email from HRB member Dave Wentworth stating they are not going to replace it. • Mr. DeBritton's son Bob, tried for years after the plaque was installed to get it corrected, but to no avail. • HBPOP wants to see the history corrected for the DeBritton family. A few more details were added for the new plaque as well as a photo of the open air market. Thank you in advance for you helping correct history! Sincerely, Barbara Haynes and Gloria Alvarez HB Preserve Our Past 281 There are 7 attachments: • The current plaque • The new proposed plaque • Pricing direct from the foundry • The demo permit verifying the demolition date • The letter from the owner of the building gi%ring us permission to change the plaques • Minutes from the HRB voting and passing to get a new plaque made • The letter from Dave Wentworth stating they are not going to replace it 282 tom- i . _ _�� • s, r.,/it irbw...+.r� g a 96 Jb all �� ■ sld A '1 � w,' �f �-+fin � �' - _ r � , -~ + �~ T77 T7 / V $ j 126 MAIN STREET HISTORIC SITE OF THE STANDARD MARKET THE CLASSIC TWO STORY ZIG ZAG MODERNS. STRUCTURE BUILT BY ROBERT YOUNG DeBRITTON, OPENED ON THIS SITE IN LATE 1931 WITH APARTMENTS ABOVE AND AN OPEN SIDED MARKET BELOW. THE MARKET FEATURED A GROCERY DEPARTMENT, RUN BY ROBERT YOUNG DeBRITTON,THE STANDARD FRUIT AND VEGETABLE DEPARTMENT RUN BY LEO CLOY, THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT RUN BY EDGAR DALTON, AND THE MEAT DEPARTMENT RUN BY RAY McINTOSH, WHO HAD THE LARGEST AND FINEST REFRIGERATORS FOR THE FRESHEST EGGS, DAIRY AND FISH.THE RAINBOW LUNCH COUNTER,A POPULAR MEETING PLACE FOR LOCALS, WAS OPERATED BY CLAUDE FREDERICK. THE STANDARD MARKET SURVIVED THE 1933 EARTHQUAKE,THE GREAT DEPRESSION, A VOLATILE STORM ALL IN ITS FIRST DECADE. FINALLY DAMAGED BY A FIRE, IT WAS DEMOLISHED IN 1997. THIS PLAQUE IS DEDICATED BY HUNTINGTON BEACH PRESERVE OUR PAST 2019 Fwd: Fwd: Re:Quote https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/PrintMessage From:Tom<tom@socaftrophy.com> To: Dglassiest<dglassiest@aol.com> Subject: Fwd: Fwd:Re:Quote Date: Mon,Apr 15,2019 9:49 am Attachments: Standard Market placque final.docx(11K),SM.jpg(105K),SM also.jpg(100K) Barbara Heard back from foundry rep. The cost to do a 18" x 24" cast bronze plaque with text and a metal photo plate is$1,840.00 plus$40.00 shipping and CA sales tax. Rep said the black and white photo has more contrast and would work better. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Tom 337 W. Cerritos Ave., Glendale, CA 91204 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm Tom Skidmore,Vice President Southern California Trophy Company Ph: 818-550-9144/Fax: 818-550-9126 www.socaltrophy.com Southern California Bronze Company Ph: 818-550-9132/Fax: 818-550-9126 www.socalbronze.com Docu-Seal Ph: 818-550-9144 www.docu-seal.com 285 4/18/2019,8:35 AM b No. 114923 �A CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ■�'_' 2000 MAIN ST. oerAntmrmoP p HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 92048 Pm No Iwryu NGSK'A eiaa ) mq]Tseaa 1. ALL INSPECTION REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:00 P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY'S INSPECTION- r I) U I L D I N G P E R M I T r I Permit Number: B-056994 PC II RD 451; Bldg. Address: teb MAIN ST Tract: NA Lot: NA Block: NA ' EXIST. BLDG. 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W Shb Wf RYtlp b IM'!;V bMr�•Id 1/fCl•fMb• It work Is not commenced 180 days from dais of Issue of Ihls " b.e..wr»b•..N++bfbmm«ra P.oRb. 1 permit,or It work.is abandoned for more than 180 days,this 9� permit shoo be subject to expiration. ati +N�a-• J No. 114923 WHITE COPY-FLE.BLUE COCTY.COUNTY.CANARY COPY-OFFICE.GREEN COPY-APPLICANT,PINK COPY•TREASURER Huntington Beach Preserve Our Past HBPOP "We POP Up To Help With Preservation In HB" May 22, 2019 Coastline West Attn: Dave In May 2014 The Historic Resources Board asked permission to change the Standard Market plaque on the Walnut side because the current plaque is historically inaccurate. They did receive permission to replace it. Unfortunately the HRB is not doing the plaque, but Huntington Beach Preserve Our Past is the process of getting a new plaque with the correct information. If you could please forward this to the correct person so we can have permission, we can replace the plaque, we will move forward. There will be no cost to the building owner and the City will be the ones replacing the plaque. Thank you in advance for your help. / � LZ4;- A Sincerely, Barbara Haynes HB Preserve Our Past 19006 Holly Lane * Huntington Beach, California 92648 287 City of Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday,September 18,2013,6:00 P.M. City Hall, Room B-7, 2000 Main St, Huntington Beach,CA 92648 I. Call to Order/Roll Call-Meeting called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Haynes,Substituting for Alvaret Bryant, Essner, Haynes,Minnie,David Wentworth,Sr.,Duane Wentworth. Alvarez,Santiago,Schey absent. II. Welcome and Introduction-No one present to be introduced. III. Approval of Minutes-No minutes available to be approved. IV. Public Comments-No public comments. V. Oral Communication and Presentations-Design Review Board Report Schey absent. No DIRE,Report. VI. Administrative-No administrative report. VII. Current Issues 1. Draft Historic Context and Survey Report 2. Wintersburg Japanese Church 3. Main Street Library and Triangle Park Sign and Plaque There will be three(3)plaques at a total cost of$3,137.40. HRB $900 HBDRA $400 Anonymous $1,000 Anonymous $100 Still needed $737.40 Discussion ensued regarding paying for the remainder of the plaques for the library from HRB Fund. Motion to pay for plaques from HRB Fund$737.40 for plaques.Haynes(1),Minnie(2) 4. Oral History Project-Tabled 5, Walking Tour Filming-Matt Liefring,who films events for the City, will do a video of the walking tour HRB created. G. Standing Committees-Haynes will redo with last names,instead of first names. 7. Board Goals- Bryant had copy of older Board Goals. Haynes read them aloud.HRR had already done many of them. HB News—HRB should scan old issues back to 1900's. Haynes to contact Jerry? 8. Surf City Nights-Dave Wentworth,Sr,reported that most of the activity was 7-8P.M. Cindy and Duane Wentworth suggested an 11"x 14"photo to be opportunity drawn. 9. Standard Market Plaque-Plaque must be redone because it's historically inaccurate. Discussion ensued about attaching plaques and about paying for the plaque from the HRB Fund. Motion to pay $325 for new plaque.Bryant(1),Wentworth(2) 10. Establish Archiving/Artifact SUbcom mittee-Ramos to re-email HRB Bylaws to all Current members of the HRB 11. Facebook- Haynes reported that HRB is up to 258"Likes." 12. Approved letterhead unanimously. Vill. Materials Distributed and Recent Findings IX. Items to be Agendized- Addition of Annual HRB Holiday Party Vote to extend Surf City Nights X. Next Meeting/Adjournment Next meeting will be October 16,2011 Meeting adjourned at 6:58 P.M. Haynes(1)Minnie(2) Respectfully submitted, Roz Essner,Secretary Standard Market Plaque https://mail.aol.com/webnmil-std/en-us/PriniMessagr, From: Dewentworthsr<Dewentworthar@aol.corry To: dglasslest<dglasslest@aol.com> Subject: Standard Market Plaque Date: Thu,Aug 20.2015 3:40 pm Subject: Standard Market Plaque Barbara, We had a discussion about the Standard Market Plaque and because the City Council has told us that ALL plaques going forward must be approved by them for both funding, and text. This has essentially stopped any plaque planning & installation for the near future. The Finance Dept. has told us they are dissolving our current bank account for ALL Boards effective the end of their fiscal year. Our questionable finance account situation has complicated our ability to get the Standard Market plaque issue resolved. The fact that the current plaque in question(near the elevator) is on private property, any Group has the rights to proceed on this re-plaque on their own, as long as they have property owners approval, and the correct wording, if they so chose to do so. Dave Wentworth Sr. Hb Historic Resources Board 289 1 of 1 8/20/2015 3:45 PM Estanislau, Robin From: k s <iamalmira@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 21, 2019 2:19 PM To: Peterson, Erik; Semeta, Lyn; Posey, Mike; Hardy, Jill; Carr, Kim; Brenden, Patrick; Delgleize, Barbara Cc: Fikes, Cathy; Estanislau, Robin Subject: Please Reject H Item 19-1074!!! Attachments: PLAQUE ASSESSMENT.docx SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeft Date:_ kr- ' I have only just returned from a conference,else I'd have written sooner. Agenda 1bun No.. Comments Re: Council Agenda Item 32.#19-1074. October 21,2019 1 have read, with deep concern,the deceptive presentation regarding this item and grossly misleading statement"a review has already been conducted by the Historic Resources Board". Certainly, Mr. Posey has not been properly or fully informed. In particular, • The HRB minutes presented from SIX YEARS AGO, documented ONLY the belief at that time that the plaque contained inaccuracies— NOT what those inaccuracies were and certainly did NOT review or approve any proposed language for a replacement. Any statement to the contrary is FALSE. • The email from Mr. David Wentworth dated August 20, 2013, FOUR YEARS AGO, was a personal one. It was not an official communication from the HRB and was not meant to be. Any assertion to the contrary is FALSE. In keeping with its mission as defined by Council,the Historic Resources Board should review any and all proposed language containing historic information or content for permanent public placement. The members of the HRB include award-winning historians, authors,educators and others with particular qualifications to do this work. Two of us have graduate degrees in the field and two of us are qualified under guidelines established by Federal Law to evaluate historic infrastructure. I am unaware of any other group in Huntington Beach whose members are similarly qualified. In any case,the Historic Resources Board is the official board appointed for this purpose. Further, NO PLAQUE OF THE TYPE PROPOSED SHOULD BE ALLOWED IN THE CITY, especially within miles of the coastline. A detailed report which was previously submitted to the city staff some time ago is attached. It documents the short life span and predictable failure of plaques with photographic inserts because they are only imprinted on aluminum which corrodes quickly when exposed to ocean air. The Golden Bear plaque delaminated and fell apart. The plaque at Triangle Park is similarly corroding as well. No amount of covering the surface with any wax or chemical will delay this and will actually cause further damage. These kinds of plaques may look attractive to begin with, but quickly decay into a scar on the historic places they are intended to celebrate. The people of Huntington Beach and our guests deserve appropriately worded plaques made of appropriate materials. 1 Please direct that this matter be PROPERLY referred to the Historic Resources Board for evaluation and recommendations. Respectfully, Kathie A. Schey z Golden Bear Plaque — Corrosion and Repair Assessment On May 9, 2016, the plaque marking the former location of the fabled Golden Bear— one of the most iconic and enduring historic sites in Huntington Beach — was observed to be severely corroded. In place at that time less than two years, it was a startling discovery. Authorities on this topic, including National Park Service publications and staff as well as the firm from which the plaque was obtained, have been consulted to determine possible repairs or mitigations. The following report summarizes the resulting findings. Problem: Corrosion Corrosion was first brought to the attention of the HRB and the Planning Department when it was first reported on May 13, 2016. While the entire plaque appeared to be dirty and worn (Image 1), the aluminum insert featuring an etched photographic image was in particularly imminent danger from corrosion. Chemical deposits and resultant decay were very evident primarily along the bottom but extending up the sides and along the top of the insert (Image 2). The edges of the insert were compromised (Image 3), they were curling up and the plaque was clearly one "weather event" away from destruction despite the fact that it had occupied this location for less than two years. Subsequently, within a short time, the plaque was vandalized by someone inscribing graffiti into the remains of the insert— easily done in the soft surface of aluminum. Shortly thereafter, the insert disappeared in its entirety. Currently, the plaque remains in place, bereft of the insert. It is an eyesore that does no credit to the Golden Bear or to our City. Thousands of tourists, a number of whom are familiar with the widespread fame of the Golden Bear, are greeted with a tragic demonstration of our city's inability to celebrate our remarkable past. �f ttAR,AZiAR$Trg �. Tilt L 7C'�C��A�,�:L3C ti i�''+'••�#'�:�i`F',^.�`,�'�3. r; man FEET 4A w era, nras *v rY 'lrfr+ I t'fA7l5dME �J'+P+ t ��-•Cia=''Fff;:vt < m-AASA MUM rl T$, Wl-/e, l r"1h 1r1CWr1rlt _CZ ,' '•�I .• /"fie k'S' ".. _. '.3. , f` J•rY'._t.(,f r"Y ^q;. .. � �p�, .':'t �.#i SIN 't'fjw,AMS —'off r-S='(','�; n'1�RISa"B fibber '' "b �R. �f01'a 1qiM�3`P • the bottom andsides. aov ' Image 3. Corrosion of the aluminum photoengraved insert has clearly led to delamination. Remediation or Repair: an Impossibility In the time between identifying the severe corrosion and the ultimate loss of the plaque insert itself, the advice of experts was sought. One high ranking employee of the National Park Service whose job focuses on preservation of bronze memorials, replied simply "You have plaque problems!" His authorship of numerous guidelines for bronze plaque placement and maintenance are widely available. The plaque in question was purchased from Socal Bronze, a company widely recognized by the NPS, numerous historic preservation groups throughout the nation, and a host of governmental entities within California. This very creditable entity refused to warranty this plaque (and others) because of placement in our marine environment. In fact, they warned the individuals who took it upon themselves to purchase the plaque, that it was wholly unacceptable in a marine environment where salt air would clearly render the aluminum insert worthless in a very short period of time. This has been confirmed by an email from one of the two individuals who made this decision. As such, our marine environment renders this type of plaque completely unacceptable. Salt air and aluminum do not mix. The company further shared that no amount of waxing, clear coating or other mitigating measures will do more than extend the life of a replacement insert for anything but the briefest time. Their advice now - as it was given then- is that this is a completely unacceptable plaque type for our environment, however visually pleasing it might be. It cannot be repaired. It must be replaced with an appropriate solid bronze plaque with no aluminum insert. Further, there can be no reuse of the existing plaque in making a new one. The foundry is located in Pennsylvania. The cost of shipping the plaque back to be melted down and remade is prohibitive. Some local recycler would likely purchase it for the metal value, but no other use can be made of it for replacement purposes. Additional Follow-up and Concerns Plaque deterioration is the direct result of an improper choice of plaque type for placement in our marine environment. While some locations are more sheltered than others slowing the process, it is not reversible making these types of plaques inappropriate choices for Huntington Beach. In fact, the other plaques of this type are also eroding. Triangle Park's sign is showing similar corrosion and delamination. (Image 4) Since it is located a bit further from the shore and is somewhat sheltered from the salty winds by some buildings, it is corroding more slowly. However, it is corroding irreversibly. Further, because of the angle at which it is placed, moisture gathers along the bottom edge where it remains to eat deeply through the aluminum insert. Any efforts to polish or rub the corrosion will only distress the plaque further, removing even more aluminum. V / 1•' "'777fff 1 ; 1 11���� 1 � In r l, •1� � � il� ;111 +Illru 11 � . 1�1n.,11,'!l _A Image 4. Corrosion of plaque inset at Triangle Park. Conclusion The Golden Bear Plaque must be replaced with a plaque of suitable materials for the location. Repair or remediation of these plaques is not an option. No clear coating or waxing will prevent their ultimate decay in only a few years - the Golden Bear lasted for two. Further, plaques of this type should not be placed in any exterior location in Huntington Beach. While the imagery they present is appealing and informative, only solid cast types should be used.