Preservation Commission Meeting – September 18, 2019

The Sacramento Preservation Commission met on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chamber. The meeting covered the approval of previous meeting minutes, presented public comments on two major discussion items, and heard public comments on matters not on the agenda. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

Consent Calendar

• Item 1 – Approval of Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2019: Approved unanimously (7:0:0) on a motion by Vice Chair Valania, seconded by Commissioner Bowns.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 2 – Historic Districts Plans Public Comments and Responses: Public comments were received from John Marshack, Deborah Condon, Steven Cvitanov, William Burg, and Daphne Harris. (No transcript is available to detail specific positions.)
• Item 3 – Draft Vision and Guiding Principles for the 2040 General Plan Update: Public comments were received from Daphne Harris, John Marshack, and Steven Cvitanov. (No transcript is available to detail specific positions.)
• Public Comments – Matters Not on the Agenda: Steven Cvitanov addressed the Commission on topics not listed on the agenda.

Discussion Items

• Item 2 – Historic Districts Plans Public Comments and Responses (M19-003): Staff presented a review of public comments and responses related to historic district plans for the Central City, River District, and Oak Park (Council Districts 3, 4, and 5). The Commission reviewed the item and received comments from the public and commissioners. No formal action was taken beyond comment.
• Item 3 – Draft Vision and Guiding Principles for the 2040 General Plan Update: Staff presented the draft vision and guiding principles for the citywide 2040 General Plan Update. The Commission reviewed the material, heard public comments, and provided commissioner comments. No formal action was taken.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Calendar: Minutes of June 19, 2019, approved (7:0:0).
• Discussion Items: Both items (Historic Districts Plans and 2040 General Plan Update) were reviewed and comments received. No votes or further directives were recorded.
• Director’s Report: Received and filed.
• Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.