CHC Minutes-2007-10-23MEMORANDUM
TO: Dave Adams, City Manager
Steven Apple, Planning Director
FROM: Teri Delcamp, Historic Preservation Manager
Cultural Heritage Commission Secretary
November 12, 2007
SUBJECT: Cultural Heritage Commission Actions of October 23, 2007
This memorandum summarizes the actions taken by the Cultural Heritage Commission at
their meeting on Tuesday, October 23, 2007. No action is required unless the City Council
wishes to hold special review of an item.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Tryon called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Don Tryon, Chair
Jess Andrews
Nathan Banda
Lorie Porter
Janet Siegel
Absent: Ed Nunez, Vice -Chair (excused)
Alana Jolley (excused)
Staff: Teri Delcamp, Cultural Heritage Commission Secretary
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of Mills Act Contract for Esslinger Building: a request for
consideration of a recommendation on the execution of a Mills Act Contract for the
Esslinger Building located at 31866 Camino Capistrano (Applicant: SPM - Esslinger,
LLC/Rivendell Land Company, Inc). Teri Delcamp made the staff presentation. The
applicant is out of town and is requesting a continuance
Dave Adams, City Manager 11 2 November 12, 2007
The CHC voted 5-0 to continue the item to the next meeting (November 13, 2007).
2. Consideration of Historic Depiction Program (HDP) for JF Shea Therapeutic Riding
Center (AC) 03-08, a request for input regarding the proposed theme and
implementation for the Shea Center HDP to be located at 26284 Oso Road
(Applicant: Ken Friess) Teri Delcamp made the staff presentation and recommendation
that the Commission provide input on the proposed theme and implementation for
the Shea Center HDP. The proposed HDP consists of a 4'X 10' ceramic tile mural
with. a separate 2'X 2' wall plaque that will be mounted on the interior lobby wall of
the Shea Center. The theme of the mural will be the Fiesta de las Golondrinas and
volunteerism in San Juan Capistrano.
Ken Friess presented the concept. Katie West will be creating the mural. He
displayed photographs and samples of ceramic tile art previously created by Ms.
West.
Chair Tryon suggested revisions to the layout. Specifically, he recommended
changing the title to "They Make it Happen." Also, in paragraph 2 of the narrative the
word "of' should be changed to "at." In paragraph 3 he does not favor the proposed
spelling of "barbeque" and believes "barbecue" is appropriate per Webster's
Dictionary. Also, in the same paragraph, there should be a colon after 1953" before
the quote from the newspaper article beginning "On March 19..."
Commissioner Banda asked if photographs of other Native Americans could be
incorporated. He specifically requested that the image of Iron Eyes Cody be
replaced with a non -regalia photograph of Chief Lobo.
Commissioner Porter likes the concept. She asked if a photograph of Mac
McDowell, who was so instrumental in the parade and Fiesta, could be located and
used for the mural. Chair Tryon will search for a photograph.
Commissioner Andrews also likes the concept. She appreciates Katie West's
talents, but also wants to encourage developers to utilize the talents of other artists
so we have a variety.
The Commission discussed having only the title "They Make it Happen" and a
swallow on the mural, and eliminating the City seal, Fiesta logo and other wording..
Commissioner Siegel noted that the cliff swallow needs to be used so it is accurate.
She also suggested that paper copies of the mural could be printed so Shea can
sell them as a fundraising opportunity. .
After due consideration, Commissioner Porter moved, and Commissioner Siegel
seconded, to support the concept with the revisions noted in the Commissioners'
comments.
Dave Adams, City Manager 3 November 12, 2007
INFORMATION ITEM
None.
COMMISSION/STAFF COMMENTS
After discussion with the CHC, staff determined that there will be a quorum of CHC
members on November 13, 2007. In addition, -the December meeting should be re-
scheduled to December 11, 2007.
Commissioner Siegel announced that calendars featuring historic San Juan Capistrano are
on sale at City Hall and the Historical Society to raise funds for Preservation Week 2008.
The calendars and Preservation. Week will celebrate three anniversaries: 25th anniversary
of the Los Rios District being on the National Register of Historic Places; 25th anniversary
of the opening of the SJC Library; and 50th anniversary of the Swallows Day Parade. The
calendars are full-color and $15 each.
Commissioner'Porter reminded the CHC about the Historical Society's annual Ghost Tour
walk on October 27, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Tryon adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. to the Adjourned Regular Cultural Heritage
Commission meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at 5:00 p.m.
cc: Cindy Russell, Assistant City Manager
Grant Taylor, Assistant Planning Director
Teri Delcamp, Historic Preservation Manager
Christina Gomez, Administrative Specialist
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