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RESOLUTION 2016-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TRUCKEE ESTABLISHING A
RE-CONFIGURED, FIVE-MEMBER HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Town Council may establish by resolution such other boards or
commissions as it deems necessary pursuant to Section 2.06.010 of the Town Municipal Code;
and
WHEREAS, a Historic Preservation Advisory Commission is an important component
of the historic preservation policies of the Downtown Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the Commission must meet the membership
requirements of the State Historic Preservation Office and be given specific duties and powers
on historic preservation matters in order for the Town to qualify for federal and State historic
preservation programs; and
WHEREAS, Policy 8(C)(1) of the Downtown Specific Plan states "A Historic
Preservation Advisory Commission complying with the requirements of the State Historic
Preservation Office for participating in the Certified Local Government Program will be
established..."; and
WHEREAS, Town Council Resolution 98-40 established the Commission in 1998,
including the number of members, the required membership qualifications and the duties and
responsibilities of the Commission. This resolution also authorized the formation of either a five-
or seven-person HPAC; and
WHEREAS, Town Council Resolution 99-48 refined the requirements necessary of the
HPAC; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, Resolution 99-48 was repealed and Resolution 2009-67 was
adopted which established a seven-member HPAC. Resolution 2009-67 also established the
requirements necessary to be a Commissioner, including three Professional members, three
Lay members and one member of the Truckee-Donner Historical Society;
WHEREAS, one of the Town Council's priorities is to seek efficiencies in services
including how the Town processes land use applications and development review, including
Historic Design Review; and
WHEREAS, at its December 8, 2015 hearing, the Town Council decided to establish a
five member Commission which would include two Professional members, two Lay members
and a member of the Truckee-Donner Historical Society;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF TRUCKEE, the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission's configuration is modified as
follows:
Section 1-Commission Established
The Commission shall consist of five (5) members who shall be appointed by the Town Council.
Section 2-Qualifications
Two (2) commission members shall be appointed from among professionals in the disciplines of
architecture, history, architectural history, planning, or other historic preservation-related
disciplines, to the extent that such professionals are available in the community. If such
professionals are not available, commission members who have a demonstrated special
interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation or other historic
preservation-related disciplines, with interest or knowledge in Truckee history, or who have
demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in Truckee history may
be appointed in-lieu of such professionals. One (1) commission member shall be a member of
the Truckee-Donner Historical Society. Two (2) members hall be a lay member who has
demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in historic preservation or
other historic preservation-related disciplines with interest or knowledge in Truckee history, or
who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience, or knowledge in Truckee
history. It is desirable that members reside, work, or own property or a business in the HP
district. Each commission member shall attend at least one informational or educational
meeting, seminar, workshop, or conference per year that pertains directly to the work and
functions of the commission.
Section 5-Meetings/Quorums
A quorum of three for a five member Commission shall be required for the transaction of any
business.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL, that all other aspects of
Resolution 2009-67 remain unchanged.
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member Wallace Dee,
seconded by Vice Mayor Goodwin, at a regular meeting of the Truckee Town Council,
held on the 12th day of January, 2016 and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Wallace Dee, Vice Mayor Goodwin, Council Member
Flora, Council Member Barr, and Mayor deRyk Jones.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ATTEST: Joa eRyk Jones, M or
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Judy P ice, M r ,� own Clerk