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TO: Dave Adams, City Manager
Steven Apple, AICP, Community Development Director
FROM: Teri Delcamp, Historic Preservation Manager
Cultural Heritage Commission Secretary
SUBJECT: . Cultural Heritage Commission Actions of May 29, 2008
August 13, 2008
This memorandum summarizes the actions taken by the Cultural Heritage Commission at
their special meeting on Thursday, May 29, 2008. No action is required unless the City
Council wishes to hold special review of an item; note that Old Business item #1 has been
appealed by a member of the public.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Tryon called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Don Tryon, Chair
Ed Nunez, Vice -Chair
Nathan Banda
Lorie Porter
Janet Siegel
Absent: None
Staff: Teri Delcamp, Cultural Heritage Commission Secretary
Steven Apple, AICP, Community Development Director
Grant Taylor, Assistant Community Development Director
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Eagle Scout Project at Blas Aguilar Adobe: a request to construct a replica horno
oven adjacent to the south side of the adobe located at 31806 EI Camino Real.
(APN: 124-160-08) (Applicant: Mathew Gunnemann) Teri Delcamp made the staff
presentation and recommendation that the Commission provide input regarding the
proposed construction of an horno at the Blas Aguilar Adobe.
No speakers addressed the Commission on this item.
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Commissioners asked staff a variety of questions including whether there would be
any ground disturbance, whether the design of the horno would be more authentic
than the one that was constructed at the Montanez Adobe, and whether the
proposed location is the historic location of the horno. Staff responded that the
applicant has indicated there would be no ground disturbance, the intent is to
replicate the appearance of the historic horno in its historic location. The applicant
has assembled a good team of advisors including David Belardes, and staff will be
inspecting the project to' ensure it is carried out in an authentic manner.
Commissioner Siegel commended the applicant for taking on the project and the
information submitted.
2. Annual Reorganization of Commission: Selection of Commission Chair and Vice -
Chair
Chair Tryon opened the nominations for the position of Chair. Commissioner Siegel
moved, and Commissioner Porter seconded, the nomination of Commissioner
Nunez as Chair. No further nominations were made and the nominations were
closed. The Commission voted 5-0 to select Commissioner Nunez as Chair for the
upcoming year, to take effect upon the adjournment of the May meeting.
Chair Tryon opened the nominations for the position of Vice -Chair. Commissioner
Porter moved, and Commissioner Siegel seconded, the nomination of
Commissioner Banda as Vice -Chair. No further nominations were made and the
nominations were closed. The Commission voted 5-0 to select Commissioner
Banda as Vice -Chair for the upcoming year, to take effect upon the adjournment of
the May meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Site Plan Review (SPR) 07-001, Mission Rectory Garden: an application for
approval of modifications to a historic site including but not limited to installation of
landscape, hardscape, and accessory structures Located adjacent to the priests'
residence (Rectory) in the area north of the Serra Gate and the wall defining the
north end of the publicly accessible cemetery at the Mission San Juan Capistrano.
The site is located at 26801 Ortega Highway, with a General Plan designation of
Public and Institutional, and a zoning designation of Public and Institutional. (APN:
124-180-06) (Applicant: Mission San Juan Capistrano) Teri Delcamp made the staff
presentation and recommendation that the Cultural Heritage Commission approve
the Mitigated Negative Declaration and conditionally approve the proJect, requiring
the careful removal of the fireplace and kitchen counter area among other
conditions.
The project area is approximately 6,661 square feet in area and is enclosed by an
approximate 6 foot masonry wall to the south which defines the north end of the
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publicly accessible cemetery at the Mission San Juan Capistrano; an approximate 6
foot adobe wall to the east separating the Mission grounds from the public street EI
Camino Real; a small stretch of wall to the north that connects the east wall to the
rectory building wall; and the northern portion of Serra Chapel and the rectory
building to the west. The project proposes modifications to a designated historic
site, most of which were already completed without City Planning approvals and
permits, including but not limited to installation of landscape, hardscape, irrigation
and electrical lines; and construction of an outdoor fireplace, fountain, outdoor
counter structure with a wood -burning oven, masonry walls, pilasters and gates
located adjacent to. the priests' residence.
Staff had informed the CHC and the public about the project at prior meetings on
October 9 and November 27, 2007; January 22 and March 25, 2008. The
application was deemed complete on April 16, 2008, and an initial study was
prepared resulting in the preparation and issuance of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration. The project was re -noticed for the May 29 meeting. Mitigation
measures and staff's analysis of the project recommend removal of the two items
that are not compatible with the historic character of a cemetery: the fireplace and
the BBQ counter area down to the top of their foundations. Other mitigation
measures are incorporated into the proposed conditions of approval. The applicant
requested modifications to some of the conditions; a memo with the changes that
staff is able to support was provided to the CHC.
Vice Chair Nunez and Commissioner Banda recused themselves due to financial
conflicts of interest and left the meeting.
Gregory Weiler, Esq., and Father Art Holquin addressed the CHC as
representatives of the applicant.
Mr. Weiler indicated the Mission has been working closely with the City staff and
Commission to ensure that the proper approvals are obtained. Like other residents
in similar situations, the Mission is trying to thoroughly address and resolve the
issues. The Mission concurs with staffs additional recommendations in response to
the Mission's request for changes to the conditions., The Mission is a site for
religious purposes of the Roman Catholic Church and those purposes are protected
by laws including the 2000 Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act
(RLUIPA). These protections apply post hoc and to historically significant sites.
Father Holquin acknowledged that the entire Mission campus is hallowed ground
deserving of respect. The Mission cemetery's first burial is recorded as 1781. Father
Holquin clarified that Native American neofitos were brought into the church through
baptism, and that burial in the Mission cemetery is restricted to members of the
Catholic faith. Father Holquin stated.that he agrees to implement all of the mitigation
measures with the modifications they requested as supported by staff's memo. He
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stated that they will be carefully reconsidering the future use of the cemetery for
members of the community. They intend to keep the area contemplative in nature.
He affirmed the desire to address the mistakes that were made.
Public input in favor of the project was given by the following individuals [note:
Petitions 84a and 84b are generally two sets of materials on file with the federal
government representing efforts to seek federal recognition of the Juaneno Band of
Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation (JBMI)]:
Mike Martin, Mission Basilica parishioner: Mission SJC is the "Jewel of the
Missions" and the project area was a major flaw before. National cemeteries
have lawns, flower beds and fountains. The Rectory Garden deserves the
same respect. The project is now beautiful, is dedicated to the memory of
Monsignor Martin and shouldn't be returned to its prior blighted condition.
Ed Connor, SJC resident: The area was a disgrace before. All people's
ancestors would be honored by the project. Father Art has agreed to
everything, and all that is left are a fountain, walkways, plants and gates that
should be allowed to remain in the private rectory area.
Chris Sandoval, representing JBMI Tribal Chair Anthony Rivera and the Tribal
Council: JBMI led by Chair Rivera is state -recognized and governance is
federally acknowledged. He reiterated comments in the letter from Chair
Rivera regarding the site. They have continued to actively participate with the
City and the Mission seeking a respectful resolution, and they enjoy a strong
working relationship with the Mission. There should be no further disturbance
to the site. Requested a stipulation that the Native American monitor be one
approved by their tribe. The staff report, ARG and Chambers Group report
statements that the JBMI want the project area to be returned to its original
condition are inaccurate since those opinions are not reflective of the tribe as
a whole. The garden is a fitting tribute to the memory of Monsignor Martin.
They have their own traditional ways to honor their ancestors that do not
involve the garden. The recommendations are a reasonable solution.
Thomas "Happy" Hunn, JBMI and SJC resident: wishes for a speedy resolution.
The Mission has always been respectful of the tribe. There should be no.
further disturbance.
Wick Lobo, JBMI and Mission docent: Other individuals' negativity and
opposition to the project do not reflect well on the JBMI name and what the
JBMI stands for. There should be no further disturbance to the project area.
Teeter Romero, JBMI, Petition 84a and Mission docent: Lifelong resident of SJC
and is at the Mission every day. Supports project and there is no sense in
further disturbance.
Dennis Summers, JBMI, Petition 84a and SJC resident: His ancestors were
buried in the 1812 earthquake. It doesn't make sense for people to say they
are worried about the disturbance that already happened but now want to
have everything removed and returned to the way it was before. He would
hate to see it destroyed to turn it back to the way it was.
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Laura Freese, SJC resident: The damage that's been done won't be helped by
ripping it out and returning it to the way it used to be. It is a cemetery and
should look beautiful. Supports removal of the items recommended by staff
and accepted by the Mission.
Daniel Mitrovich: Long family history in Southern California. He has seen the
project area — it is beautiful. He encouraged the Commission not to change a
thing.
Don Heffern, Yorba descendant: Great-grandfather is buried on the Mission
grounds but they have never determined exactly where. Feels honored that
the area was made beautiful. It honors those who are buried there and the
memory of Monsignor Martin.
Mike Martin (son of first speaker), SJC resident: Eagle Scout, Troop 724 with
Gregory Weiler as Scout Master. Did Eagle Scout project at Harrison House
— landscape project in side yard. He does not see a big difference between
that project and the current one. The core idea was to beautify an area that
was horrible before.
Sam Difiippo, SJC resident: Compared site with Holy Sepulcher cemetery in
Orange, where families gather with food and music to enjoy each other and
be with their departed loved ones. This project's fireplace and BBQ area for
people to similarly gather is no different. The beauty of the garden honors
those who are buried there.
Chris Lobo, JBMI, Secretary/Treasurer, Petition 84a under Chair Anthony
Rivera: Their people work with the Mission and descend from pre -Mission
times, who observe construction work that happens at the Mission, and will
continue to do so. Urged CHC to understand that the Mission has done its
best and has agreed to do what staff has required of them. The JBMI will
continue to work with the City and the Mission to protect their ancestors.
Mechelle Lawrence -Adams, Mission SJC Executive Director: Privileged to serve
as one of many stewards here tonight who are caretakers for the Mission.
Mission's history spans 234 years with changes, ebbs and flows throughout
that history. To argue that it should go back to a certain period is revisionist.
She is daily aware of being accountable to do the best job in evaluating
impacts and opportunities. All that is left of the project at this point is a
fountain, hardscape and some flowers. The Mission is willing to do whatever
it takes to bring a resolution and a solution. She enumerated
accomplishments in the last five years to improve and enhance the Juaneno
experience at the Mission and to be inclusive of everybody, although not
everyone chooses to participate. Mission SJC is the only California Mission
to fly a Native American flag and to be committed to doing the right thing.
The project is small now and they would like to move forward.
Public input in opposition to the project was given by the following individuals:
Patricia Chen, Miles Chen Law Group, representing the members of the
Juaneno Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation (JBMI) led by David
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Belardes: Her firm had previously raised a concern about the potential for the
project to force the City to engage in post hoc rationalization in performing
retrospective environmental review. She stated there are glaring flaws in the
process. Cited the timing of the documents which implies the City was
working with the Mission to justify the Mitigated Negative Declaration, thus
predetermining the environmental determination which is not allowed by
CEQA.. Project has already resulted in significant impacts and allowing the
Mission to complete the project would effectively result in rewarding the
Mission for failing to follow state and federal law. Stated the MND is not
supported by substantial evidence, citing unjustified conclusions in the
project documents. Said CEQA doesn't allow analysis of illegal work that has
already occurred. Approving the project and MND will result in the tribe
looking at their legal options to restore the site.
Joyce Stanfield Perry, JBMI Cultural Resource Director: Project is a private
garden with limited public value. It has resulted in, and will result in future,
unmitigated cultural impacts. City should exercise code enforcement
authority and require the Mission to restore the site to its pre -project
condition before any environmental review is conducted or else public
disclosure requirements of CEQA would be undermined. Urged the CHC to
not approve the project.
Abel Silvas, JBMI, Native American monitor: He witnessed the. digging in the
area at the time of the project's construction. He is appalled that the City let
the Mission do this. Appalled that there has been no input about ancestors
who are buried there, only honoring buildings. He has ancestors born
in/connected with the Silvas and Yorba adobes and the Mission going back
to 1776, and has ancestors buried, in the project area. Wishes the Mission
could go back and start over following the laws.
David Belardes, JBMI Tribal Chief and Chairman: He related his family heritage
back to Alfonso Yorba I in response to another speaker's .comments. The
Mission should include all four groups of the JBMI, not just one group. He
was Most Likely Descendant at the Mission in the past, knows there are
burials in the area and came with documentation trying to help. He
enumerated other discovered burials and the processes followed to take care
of them. Said new people don't know the laws, their culture, their religion, or
how to take care of the ancestors but he has taken care of thousands of the
ancestors. The law has been broken and needs to be adhered to. Father
Holquin needs to bring everybody together, and needs to be consistent in
caring for the cemetery on the hill not just beautifying this project area.
Public input neutral to project was given by the following individuals:
Stella Osborne, JBMI under Chair Ocampo, Petition 84b: JBMI is one large
family that has been split. What is being overlooked is that it is not their
culture to plant lawns and roses where they bury their dead. Even though it is
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beautiful, and what.has been done is done and what will remain is OK, but it
is not disrespectful or ugly to have an area without lawns and roses.
Jerry Nieblas, JBMI: doesn't claim 84a or 84b, only his people. The project has
been but should no longer be used as a platform for fighting and attacking
each other. Their disunity has affected their ability to achieve federal
recognition. He urged his people to put aside the anger he has heard this
evening and come together in peace and unity to embrace and protect the
Mission which has always been and always will be their roots, their burial site
and their home.
Chair Tryon said he has listened to and respects everyone's concerns, but stated he
has no doubt the project area was a cemetery and there may still be human remains
there even though he has been told they were moved. There are known remains in
the cemetery to the south. An issue can be made that the beautification diminishes
the authentic character of the cemetery. The project area has gone through the
same process (of change) over the past 100 years and looks better now than in its
prior condition even back to the 1870s. Any remains that are there are more likely
to be disturbed if the City requires removal of everything. There is no doubt that the
Mission should have obtained permits. He commended ,father Art for the
improvements to the Mission over the past few years. He is confident that Father Art
was counseled to obtain the necessary permits but for his own good reasons went
ahead without them. Father Art has readily agreed to staffs recommendations and
to make the area accessible for special occasions. The kitchen counter area and
the fireplace should be removed as recommended by staff, but the other elements
should be allowed to remain because they make the area much more pleasant and
respectful. Other missions have grass and fountains in their cemeteries, including
Mission San Luis Rey.
Commissioner Porter thanked the public for their comments and the many varied
opinions. The. Commission's job is to consider the City's codes, CEQA standards
and historic standards, not necessarily to satisfy the public. She complimented the
Mission for accepting the mitigation measures. The project area was first Native
American, then a church/cemetery and now a garden. The Mission made a mistake
in not first emphasizing the area as a cemetery, then looking at it as a garden. The
two are compatible as long as the area looks and feels like a cemetery. The fact
that we can't start over and consider it as a cemetery first because the project is
physically there does not mean the City is giving the Mission a "free pass." The City
has to look at what can be done to return it to a cemetery. The fireplace and the
kitchen counter should be removed as recommended by staff along with anything
else that doesn't go with a cemetery. The grass should be changed to native plants
and even the roses should be replaced with native plants to be more compatible
with the Mission character. She feels these actions would convey respect for the
Native American community and the importance of the cemetery. Removing all of
the project elements would make the controversy worse instead of healing the
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situation. A monument of some type should be placed within, not outside the walls
of, the rectory garden itself to commemorate it as a cemetery.
Commissioner Siegel thanked all of the speakers and commented that all points of
view have been spoken. She thanked staff for a comprehensive overview of the
issues from all points of view on a very complicated project. It is hard to evaluate a
project "after the fact." The fact remains that rules and regulations were broken. The
project area was part of a cemetery. The Mission needs to be above reproach and
held to the same standard as other similar organizations. The project cannot set a
negative precedent for others. She hopes the Mission will continue to work closely
with the City as they had in recent years. She feels there was no intent on the
Mission's part to be disrespectful. However, the new retablo installation in March
2007 and preparation to honor the Cardinal's important visit to the town to dedicate
the retablo in July 2007 were the highest priority for the Mission and the Church at
that time. She speculated the Mission and the Church thought they would not have
enough time to go through the proper process and finish the rectory garden before
the Cardinal's visit. They made a decision to proceed without City approvals so the
.City was never given an opportunity to work with the Mission to ensure a'speedy
filing of documents. She understands that the concern about disturbing Native
American remains is that it disturbs the ancestral vibrations and karma. If there were
remains in the area, she questioned why anyone would want them disturbed again
by removing what is there and putting back the original condition. Instead it is
important to protect the ancestors for the future and she supports the removal of the
fireplace and the kitchen counter area to the top of their foundations as
recommended by staff. She also suggested the Mission and the Church pay for a
company selected by the City to archaeologically test the entire Mission complex
using sensitive methods with observance by representatives, of all factions of the
Juaneno Band of Mission Indians. She stated that financial penalties payable to the
City should be assessed to the Mission and the Church to discourage other
developers and contractors from doing similar work without proper permits. She
referenced state law penalties for disturbing Native American historic sites on public
and private land. She supported the proposed changes to the conditions
recommended by staff.
The Commission discussed how to proceed with motions on changes to the
conditions and asked the applicant to respond to the changes suggested by
Commissioners Porter and Siegel. On behalf of the applicant, Greg Weiler
requested a break to discuss the items.
Chair Tryon called a recess at 6:50 pm.
The Commission reconvened at 7:15 pm
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The applicant addressed the Commission:
Mechelle Lawrence -Adams spoke regarding the monument and testing
suggestions. She said their acceptance of Commissioner's Porter's comments
that the area should be considered a cemetery first, and a garden second, are
the basis for her response. She reiterated they are willing to do everything staff
is recommending. Many of the mitigations go above and beyond the
recommendations in the report from the Mission's consultant (Architectural
Resources Group, Inc.), and they all mitigate potential impacts to a level of
insignificance per CEQA. In response to the suggestion for a monument in the
garden itself, the Mission is open to the implementation of a thoughtful
interpretive tool that is accessible and respectful of the area as a cemetery, and
they would bring the specific plans for this back to the Commission within 12
months. Regarding the suggestion of archaeologically testing the Mission
complex, the Mission has discussed the idea of ground sensing radar with the
Juanenos in the past but they expressed concerns. It is not an accurate tool, is
usually used if there' is uncertainty about what is there, and she questioned what
purpose the testing would achieve. She reiterated that the Mission and Church
have accepted for the record that the project area is a cemetery and they are
willing to do everything to mitigate the project to a level of insignificance.
Ed Connor spoke on the testing and financial penalties. He stated the Mission
should not accept a requirement for archaeological testing or penalties. The
Commission has had no input from the City Attorney regarding such impositions,
staff is not recommending them and penalties are . not in the purview of the
Commission. He counseled against the Commission placing such requirements
on this project when no ground sensing radar testing or financial penalties were
placed on the JSerra project which was a clearly recognized Juaneno village
site. He referenced a three foot cap being required for the JSerra project, as well
as historic and current photos submitted by the Mission which show that a
similar "capping" has occurred at the project area over time and it is sufficient to
be respectful. The Mission is publicly acknowledging tonight what they haven't
before - that this area is a cemetery; he questioned whether it matters if there
are two or 2,000 people buried there, and said ground sensing would serve no
purpose there or anywhere else in town. They have agreed to the conditions,
and removal will be financial penalty enough so there is no need for assessing
financial penalties. There is no nexus for further penalizing the Mission.
Chair Tryon said that he has been told there are burials throughout this entire valley
from the pre -historic and historic Juaneno rancherias. He supports the Mission's
request for time. to bring back the plans for the interpretive tool.
Commissioner Siegel said the point is being missed .and that the penalties are
intended to make sure that this never happens again in this community. To allow the
Mission to avoid punishment, she questioned what would stop any other developer
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from doing work without permits. The City did not know this project was occurring
until much later and needs to be protected from this type of occurrence. The
Mission needs to be held accountable for not coming to the City for permission first.
Commissioner Porter questioned staff about the Commission's purview. Staff
responded that final action on the project is in their purview subject to appeal to the
City Council. The Commission .can place conditions of approval. There are code
sections relating to fines for code enforcement actions, but the current project
consideration is not a code enforcement action under the Municipal Code. The City
can impose double fees on post hoc permits. Various laws stipulate penalties that
would be adjudicated by a court. A response regarding the City's and the
Commission's authority to impose penalties or other actions to discourage similar
future occurrences should be referred to the City Attorney's office.
Commissioner Porter moved, and Commissioner Siegel seconded, adoption of a
resolution to approve SPR 07-001 with modified conditions of approval 10c, 12, 13
and 14 as set forth below, subject to Resolution No. 08-5-29-1. The motion was
approved by a vote of 3-0-2 (with Commissioner Banda and Vice -Chair Nunez
recorded as abstentions).
The following conditions were modified to read in their entirety as follows
10c. *The turf shall be removed in a manner that causes the least disturbance to
the ground and may be replaced with a drought tolerant turf, decomposed
granite or other native or California -friendly species approved by the City.
12. *Water delivery systems shall be programmed to be as efficient as possible
and shall avoid over -watering, thereby protecting archaeological resources
and adobe foundations. Prior to approval of the final inspection, the applicant
shall schedule a separate inspection with the City's Water Conservation
Coordinator to review the operation of the irrigation'system to ensure the
intent of this condition is met.
13. *Within one year of the effective date of this Resolution, the Mission shall
submit for review and obtain the approval of the Cultural Heritage
Commission for an interpretive tool (which could include but is not limited to a
monument, or plaque, and/or enhanced audio tour or other tool) located
within the project area that appropriately commemorates the area as a
cemetery.
14. *As volunteered by the applicant, and accepted by the City, the Mission will
work with members of the public wishing to visit ancestors that may be buried
in the cemetery, to set visitations by appointment, as reasonable and
requested for with reasonable advance notice. This opportunity for access
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presently exists and this is not a change in policy. However, to date access
has. not. been requested of the current Mission administration. Should it be
requested, Mission staff will work accordingly for the benefit of the
community. Specifically, the applicant commits to having the date of
December 8, each year, as an access opportunity to the rectory garden area
with such hours of access posted and publicized by the Mission in its bulletin.
[As noted in the resolution, (*) denotes environmental mitigation measures. These.
conditions were originally and remain mitigation measures.]
Commissioner Siegel questioned if another motion could be made to recommend
penalties. Chair Tryon allowed Greg Weiler to briefly address the Commission
again:
Greg Weiler on behalf of the applicant stated for the record that the Mission has
never made any acknowledgement whatsoever of any wrongdoing. The Mission
takes exception to the fact that any penalties might be recommended by the
Commission without due process, without any evidence of wrongdoing, and that
are clearly outside the Commission's purview to even recommend.
The Commission discussed encouraging the Building Division to levy the double
fees on the permits. In response to staff's suggestion, the Commission directed staff
to request that the City Attorney provide a memorandum to the Commission about
the City's purview and authority to impose penalties.
INFORMATION ITEM
None.
COMMISSION/STAFF COMMENTS
Staff announced that the City of San Clemente and City of San Juan Capistrano are
partnering with the California Preservation Foundation to sponsor a historic preservation
training workshop and walking tour on the Mills Act. It will be held all day on Monday, June
23, 2008 at the San Clemente Community Center and staff encouraged the
Commissioners to register. Speakers will include Teri Delcamp and staff representatives
from San Clemente, San Diego, Riverside and the Orange County Tax Assessor's office..
Staff informed the Commission that the Public Works Department is carrying out an
emergency sewer line repair at the Bias AguilarAdobe. The existing line was determined to
be severely deteriorated. They are putting a sleeve inside the line under the adobe instead
of replacing the line to minimize the ground disturbance. The ground excavation that is
needed at two locations is being monitored by an archaeologist and a Native American
observer.
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Staff informed the Commission that a recommendation by Russell Beatty, ASLA, in his
historic tree report on the Roger Y. Williams/Swanner House was recently implemented by
the Public Works Department. Specifically, the rampant bougainvillea growing up the side
and into the crowns of the two historic walnut trees has been carefully removed, leaving a
trunk stalk of each bougainvillea trained over to the adjacent fence instead of the trees.
The intent is to allow for light and air to foster the continued growth of the walnut. trees,
which pre -date the house and likely date from Judge Egan's ownership of the land in the
late 1800s. The main tree at least still produces walnuts each year and staff hopes the
trees will continue in better health for years to come.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Tryon adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
cc: Cindy Russell, Assistant City Manager
Grant Taylor, Assistant Community Development Director
Teri Delcamp, Historic Preservation. Manager
Christina Gomez, Administrative Specialist
CHC Members
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Douglas Dumhart, Economic Development Manager
Omar Sandoval, City Attorney