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LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAY 23,2013
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr.James Klein,Chairman
Mr. Dennis Miller
Ms. Laura Commons
Ms. Karen Howden.
Ms. Kim Charba
Ms. Margaret Fratilia
Ms. Marie Guajardo
Mr.John Olson
Mr.Albert Soto
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Mark Robbins
Mr.Armando Mendez
Mr.Anthony Gavik
Mr. Sean Thorson
Mr. Leo Rios
Ms.Christina Crouse
STAFF PRESENT: Mr.Andrew Dimas,City Planner
Ms.Rosie Rodrigue7,Recording Secretary
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair James Klein at 4:41 p.m. Roll was called. A quorum was present.
Action Items:
The minutes of the April 25,2013 regular meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Board member Dennis
Miller for approval of the minutes. Board member Karen Howden seconded the motion. Motion Passed.
Discussion and_possible.nctlonof red action or Landmark Commission size:
Board Chair Dr. Klein gave a brief discussion on the letter prepared for the Mayor and City Council Members for
the reduction of board size. Chairman Klein stated the majority were in fdvor of reducing the Board from its current
number off een(1 5)to eleven(11)and also changing the nature of the membership as well. Chairmacts to at
the proposal the board had brought forward during the April meeting would be to reduce the number to eleven(l 1)
as follows: (2)two Historians,(1)One Architect,(1)One Structural/Civil Engineer,(1)One Title Search Member
(1)One Real Estate Agent and(5)Five Non-Designated members. Dr. Klein explained the changes of the reduction
of the board size are due to the importance of forming a quorum each month. Dr.Klein then opened the floor for
discussion and possible vote. Board member Mr.Miller stated the board has had several discussions on options and
agreed that the option listed above was the most agreed upon from the Board. After short discussion, Board
member Ms. Laura Commons made a motion to propose to City Council top s the reduction of the board size as
listed above,Board member Ms. Kim Charba seconded. Motion Passed,
City Staff Andrew Dimas stated he would consult with the Legal department and the City Secretary's office and
follow the official procedures to start the process,Mr.Dimas also stated he would give the board an update in June's
meeting,
Indentify items for next meejjqjAgggdjj
Board Chair Dr. Klein asked to discuss the Landmark Commission and Volumes and possibly forming a GIS
subcommittee for June's meeting. City to Andrew Dimas will give an update on the reduction of the board size.
Public Comment from the audience on matters not scheduled will be heard at the end of the commission
MjqjUK There was no public comment.
Adiournment: With no further business to come before the meeting,Board member Mr.John Olson made a
motion to adjourn the meeting,second by Board member Laura Commons. Meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
Andrew Dimas,City Planner