HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-6253 adopting Cultural Heritage Committee bylawsRESOLUTION NO. 6253 (1987 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADOPTING CULTURAL HERITAGE CONVMTTEE BYLAWS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. That Exhibit "A ", entitled "Cultural Heritage Committee Bylaws ",
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference is approved and adopted.
On motion of Councilman Settle seconded by Councilman Griffin,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin, Dovey, Rappa and Mayor Dunin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 7th day of
Jul 1987.
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R 6253
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE BYLAWS
ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE
The Cultural Heritage Committee promotes the preservation of architectural,
archaeological, historical and cultural resources in San Luis Obispo by:
A. Helping the public pursue cultural resource preservation projects.
B. Sponsoring educational programs and research which improves our understanding of
the community's history and archaeology.
C. On request, commenting on the effects of public and private actions on community
cultural resources.
D. Helping with the administration of city- sponsored benefit programs.
ARTICLE 2. COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The functioning of the Cultural Heritage Committee and all of its actions and decisions
shall be in compliance with provisions of the Advisory Body Handbook and with provisions
of City Council Resolution 6157 (1987 Series).
ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP
A. The CHC will have eleven members appointed by the City Council. Membership of the
committee shall include a person knowledgeable in local history, a person with training
or experience in structural rehabilitation, and a person with knowledge of architecture
(a minimum of three people).
B. The committee shall include one city resident from each of the three Historicak
Preservation Districts created by.Ordinance No 1086 (1987 Series).
C. At least eight members shall be residents of the City of San Luis Obispo.
ARTICLE 4. TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
A. Members shall be appointed by the City Council for two -year terms and may be
reappointed for not more than four consecutive full terms totaling eight years.
ARTICLE 5. OFFICERS
A. A Chairperson, Vice - Chairperson and Secretary shall be elected by the committee at
its first meeting in April for one -year terms. No person may serve in the office of
chairperson or vice chairperson for more than two consecutive terms. '
B. The Chairperson shall preside overall all committee meetings, vote on all matters,
appoint all subcommittees, call special meetings, and submit an annual report and budget
to the committee for approval and presentation to the City Council.
C. The Secretary shall keep all records of the committee, minutes of the committee
meetings, and shall coordinate the preparation of agendas and notices with the Community
Development Department.
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D. The Vice - Chairperson shall serve in the absence or incapacity of the chairperson
and perform such other duties as requested by the chair.
ARTICLE 6. MEETINGS
A. The committee shall hold a regular meeting each month. All meetings shall be
open to the public and shall be held at specified time and place with public notice
provided as required by California law.
B. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the seated members.
C. All actions of the committee shall be decided by a majority vote or consensus of the
quorum directed through the Chairperson.
D. Minutes of each meeting shall be forwarded to the City Council and be available as a
public record.
E. The Chairperson or any three members of the committee may call a special meeting
provided that all public notice requirements are met.
F. All committee meetings shall be conducted according to policies and procedures as
established by the City Council and, where no such rules exist, by Robert's Rules of
Order, Newly Revised.
G. All members present must vote, except when a member declares a conflict of interest.
Any member declaring a conflict of interest shall not vote on or participate in any
related deliberations or actions of the committee.
ARTICLE 7. ABSENCES AND RESIGNATIONS
A. If a member fails to attend three consecutive regular meetings or a total of six
regular meetings within any twelve months, the member shall automatically be considered
for replacement. The chairperson of the committee shall inform the Council of such a
situation and explain any special circumstances.
B. Committee members are responsible for notifying the Chairperson or the Secretary in
advance when an absence is anticipated.
C. If a member needs to resign from the committee, the member shall immediately direct a
letter to the City Council with copies forwarded to the committee chairperson and City
Clerk.
ARTICLE 8. SUBCOMMITTEES "
A. Subcommittees shall be appointed, as needed, by the Chairperson. Subcommittees may
include non - committee members who shall have no voting power.
ARTICLE 9. AMENDMENTS
Bylaw amendments shall be submitted for Council approval by an affirmative vote of the
members present at a regular meeting of the committee, provided that such amendments
shall have been discussed by the Commission on the agenda of at least two meetings prior
to the vote. The members shall receive the proposed amendments at least ten day prior to
the first reading.
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