HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-016 N.C.S. 01/09/2017Resolution No. 2017 -016 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
ESTABLISHING ENABLING LEGISLATION FOR THE
HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City Council created the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee
( "the Committee ") on May 6, 1974 by adopting Ordinance No. 1139 N.C.S. which added
Chapter 2.30 to the Petaluma Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council amended Section 2.30.030 of the Municipal Code to
modify the Committee's duties relative to the Petaluma Historical Library /Museum on June 5,
1978 by adopting Ordinance No. 1302 N.C.S.; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council amended Chapter 2.30 of the Municipal Code and revised
the method of establishing membership and appointing members of the Committee on November
24, 1980 by adopting Ordinance No. 1447 N.C.S.; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council modified the membership of the Committee to include the
Planning Commission and two additional members, one representing the Petaluma Historical
Museum and one representing Heritage Homes of Petaluma on July 6, 2009 by adopting
Ordinance No. 2338 N.C.S.; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to modify the composition of the Committee and
amend the mission, duties, and authority of the Committee.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. Repeal. All previous resolutions relating to the City's Historic and Cultural
Preservation Committee ( "Committee ") are repealed and superseded by this
resolution to the extent that they contain provisions that conflict with this resolution.
2. Composition. The Committee shall consist of five voting members, as follows:
• The Petaluma Museum/Heritage Homes may recommend appointment of one
member to the City Council.
• All five members shall be appointed by the City Council.
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• All five members shall be residents of Petaluma and have demonstrated
interest, competence, or knowledge in historic preservation.
• To the extent available in the City, at least two members shall be appointed
from among professionals in the disciplines of architectural history, history,
architecture, pre- historic and historic archeology, folklore, cultural
anthropology, curation, conservation, landscape architecture, or related
professions.
3. Duties /Authority. The committee shall have the duties as outlined generally in
Section 2.30 of the Petaluma Municipal Code and the authority specifically as
outlined in Section 15.020 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance.
4. Terms. The term of office for all members appointed to the Committee shall be as
follows:
• The member of the Committee recommended by the Petaluma
Museum/Heritage Homes shall serve a one year term that shall run from the
date of appointment to the thirtieth day of June, or until a successor is
appointed.
• The remaining four members of the Committee shall serve four year terms;
except that, terms of up to two appointees may be of a lesser duration as the
City Council may deem necessary and appropriate so that committee
members' terms are staggered.
5. Vacancies. Upon the death, resignation, disability to perform the duties of a member
of the Committee, or upon the loss of permanent residency from the City, or upon the
failure to attend any meeting of the committee for three consecutive regular meetings,
the Council shall review, and if found to be appropriate, declare the office of such
member vacant thereupon appoint some qualified person to fill such vacancy for the
unexpired term of such member.
6. Organization — Officers — Meetings. Within ten days after the appointment of the
committee, they shall meet in regular session and organize by electing from members
of the committee a chair and vice - chair, who shall hold office for a term of one year.
Thereafter, the committee shall meet in regular session as appropriate but not less
than once per quarter at a specified regular time and location.
7. Rules and Regulations — Expenses or obligations limited. The committee shall
have the right and duty to adopt such rules and regulations as it shall determine for
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the holding and conducting of its meetings and hearings and the selection of its
officers and for the performance of any of its functions or responsibilities subject to
all applicable requirements, including the Ralph M. Brown Act.
8. Quorum /Action. A quorum of three (3) voting members is required to meet and
conduct business. Fewer than 3 members, or if no members are present, staff to the
Committee may adjourn meetings of the Committee in accordance with all applicable
requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code Section
54950 et seq.). All actions or recommendations of the Committee shall be made at a
meeting at which a quorum of the Committee is present and shall be made by
majority vote of the members present. A tie vote shall constitute a no action on the
motion, proposed action, or recommendation.
9. Staff. The City's Planning Manager and /or designees of said Manager shall serve as
Committee staff and advise and support the Committee as appropriate in the
performance of its duties.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE:
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
p roved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 9th day of January,
_ form:
2017, by the following vote:
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ity ttorney
AYES:
Albertson, Vice Mayor, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, Kearney, King, Miller
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
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ATTEST:
City Clerk ayor
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