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Home My WebLink About03/19/2002, A7 - APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE council 3-19-02 19-02 I OA agcnaa RepoRt /q 7 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FROM: Council Members Christine Mulholland and Ken Schwartz Cultural Heritage Committee Council Subcommittee Prepared By: Mary Kopecky, Assistant City Clerk '-V SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE RECON[MENDATION 1. Reappoint Thomas Wheeler to a four-year tern beginning on April 1, 2002 and ending on March 31, 2006. 2. Appoint Chuck Crotser to a four-year term beginning on April 1, 2002 and ending on March 31, 2006. DISCUSSION: Two terms will expire on March 31, 2002. After advertising, the Council Subcommittee interviewed six applicants and is pleased to recommend the reappointment of Thomas Wheeler and the appointment of Chuck Crotser. ATTACHMENTS 1. Chuck Crotser's application 2. Thomas Wheeler's application COUNCIL READING FILE All applications G:\Clerk\304 City Advisory Bodies\CHC\CHC Agenda Report 2002 /—( MORE. abvisouy Bony a licatl011 Attachment l C/�fiFzC.gs 541 "1.:r-7 b-'L? �, HOMEPHONE4 NAME A /nq�' — 440- /Q 94o S .546- RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS CITY ZIP WORK PHONE Registered to vote? e5 Live in the City Limits?1— How long? - Ever attended an advisory body meeting? PLEASE LIST THE ADVISORY BODIES YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: (1) COnS*UCfjoe7 &afld WATfi*,5 (2) Gc1/�ura� f � 2�N�ra/ffee. (Supplemental Questionnaires and interviews are required for each). EMPLOYMENT(Present or last employer[or school,if applicable]): P f-17me EDUCATION: RELEVANT TRAINING, EXPERIENCE,CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING,LICENSE OR PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY,VOLUNTEER, PROFESSIONAL AND/OR ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS: CURRENT OR PREVIOUS SERVICE ON CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADVISORY BODIES(Please list names/dates): How did you hear about this vacancy? Newspaper Ad zcommunity Group— Word of Mouth_ City Hall_ Website_ Other. please specify =. - SPECIAL NOTES: (1) This application and supplement are `public documents' and are available for review upon request Applicants are advised that they may be requested to file a Statement of Economic Interest disclosing all repcntable:interests held you at the time of appointment tf applicable,a Dopy of this form will be provided by the City Clerk. (3)Unless otherwise Indical please fill out the attached Supplemental Questionnaire. Thank you. If,you are applying for a current vacancy,yourapplication must be returned to th Apppcatlons are accepted year4ound:however. to be consktemd for the cunwd round of k7rtervie CrW Clerk by 1 Attachment 1 4111 1111QJIIIRIPage 2 of 6 i acwisoRy aoOy application — supplemental questionname CGHcJ 1. Why do you want to serve on a City advisory body? / 6�4£r5 7,h- 175 � !ey 7b G/v� 84, , jb 7t/5!5 47,f/K#J/-1 y //-J wPncr3 o�✓E G lv�S G�t�,� G H� 2. Why do you want to be a member of the ee and what do you hope to accomplish? IfA)o 7 [�I1rw3iz 70 TSS �• •,r �a_ Bc�Gfc�,£ /kJ15 fiV� � fs �c� 7tne lw.�QA,c, s OF 7siim G f1.G, 3. Have you ever attended a meeting of the or another City advisory body? What observations did you make? / Yf S /ALs /'/TZv-t j40 �C/ /gjQC A41•j/Jril Yf �� jnro T /itli SA�� /Mfbre r Tb 73AL5 VVA4 y S� 0 Attachment 1 G N L Page 3 of 6 supplemental questionrimize — PAGe 2 CHS 4. What qualities, experience and expertise make you a good candidate for the Committee? /yy ) Oe ArRC- J75CPP,,tu �R/f�pc� f/yh/6 f3�r/o� / GrJ1TIS� �'w oiv #s b-KLc.AV l� Gr.ORi,G /�n�'J LiVlr, / G�Li�✓I� / �vD,�r-f .(�/aJj /f' �JJ�TV� �7�/t ri l7G /f�777V �b %Th J" C9M/G+ 5. Is there any additional information about yourself you'd like to share? (Please feel free to attach a resume, if you have one). Signature: Date: /A/L i. Attachment 1 Page 4 of 6 JANUARY 13,2002 CHARLES CROTSER 266 Craig Way San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Phone/Messages/Fax : (805) 546-8484 Home Phone/Messages : (805) 5441989 e-mail : ccrotser@calpoly.edu ACTIVITIES & PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS COURSES TAUGHT: CAI;POLY : ARCH 106 Materials of Construction(Lab) ARCH 111 Perspective Drawing ARCH 112 Basic Graphics ARCH 113 Graphic Analysis and Communication Skills EDES 113 Graphic Analysis and Communication Skills(ARCS) ARCH 231 Architectural Practice ARCH 251 Basic Design ARCH 341/342 Architectural Practice(Lecture&Lab) ARCH 441 Professional Practice WASHINGTON/ALEXANDRIA ARCHITECTURAL.CONSORTIUM.: ARCH 469 Documenting Architecture ARCH 469 Details of Architecture ARCH 451/452/453 Architectural Design Studio CUESTA-COLLEGE: ARCH 112 Basic Graphics EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE Associate Arts(1966) Cerritos College,Norwalk CA Bachelor of Architecture (1971) California Polytechnic State University, SLO CA Diploma of Architecture(1970) Ecole D'art Americaine, Fontainbleau,France Continuing Education Post graduate study : approximately 50 course units @ Cal Poly Courses/Classes including: Real Estate Development,Investment Strategy,American Sign Language(ASL), Seismic Analysis,Computer training-Powerdraw, FormZ, PhotoShop, Microsoft Office,Operating a Small Architectural Office,Title 24 Energy Compliance- Commercial/Residential,Title 24- Handicap Access Requirements,Plancheck/Code Enforcement/Inspection - UBC, Real Estate Development, Promoting the Small Architectural/Design Firm,"The Drawing Room"(oumaling), Numerous product education seminars � �S Attachment 1 Page 5 of 6 LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS : Registered Architect,California,C-8622(1976) ACADEMIC /PROFESSIONAL/PUBLIC SERVICE : Principal in own architectural firm( established 1984) Professional Volunteer for CityVision—National Building Museum, Washington D.C. Educational program for inner city teens,teaching design,problem solving,teamwork, advocacy,presentation techniques. Commissioner for Board of Architectural Examiners California Architectural Licensing Oral Exam Board Member, Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless(1998-2000) (Chair of Facilities and Site-use Committee-Prado Day Center) Board Member, Friends of Prado Day Center(2000—present) Member, 24-Hour Relay Planning Team, San Luis Obispo High School (1994-2000) Judge,Local,and Countywide "History Day" competition (1993-present) Member, Friends of Las Casas de Adobe; local adobe preservation and restoration group * Consulting Architect to City of San Luis Obispo for new Homeless Services Center,and People's Kitchen re-location (volunteer professional services: 1995-1997) * Consultant to City of San Luis Obispo for Railroad Master Plan Architectural Guidelines Consultant to City of San Luis Obispo for Multi-modal Transit Facility Consultant to City of San Luis Obispo for Transit"Super-stop" & amenities Member,Obispo Beautiful Association( 1983 - present); Past Chairman( 1985- 1988) Member, San Luis Obispo "Downtown Physical Concept Plan Committee" (1990- present) Provide Design Review Services for"The Cloisters" in Morro Bay (1998-2001 ) Provide Design Review Services for Varian Ranch(1990-1994, 2000- present) Provide Design Review Services for Rancho Grande subdivision, Phase 2(19941997) Consultant to County of San Luis Obispo for Santa Margarita Design Guidelines Member of Selection Committee, County of San Luis Obispo for new downtown County Courts Building PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS : Member,American Institute of Architects(A.I.A.) Member,Construction Specifications Institute( C.S.I ) Member, International Conference of Building Officials( I.C.B.O.) Member, San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Member, San Luis Obispo Downtown Association Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation Special Recognition *In 1998,the above mentioned project,The Prado Day Center was given one of only five Special Achievement Awards from the California Healthy Cities and Communities organization based in Sacramento.The Center provides essential services to the local homeless population. * In July 1999, the above-mentioned document,The Railroad Master Plan Architectural Guidelines, was given an award by the American Planning Association.The guidelines will be used as a guide to future development in the railroad district. Attachment 1 Page 6 of 6 WORK EXPERIENCE 1984- present Charles Crotser, Architect, A.I.A. San Luis Obispo, CA Architectural consulting 10/00— 11/01 Steven D. Pults AIA Architects San Luis Obispo, CA Full-service architectural firm specializing in commercial,medical and residential work 8/99—5/00 Faculty in Residence Washington-Alexandria Architectural Consortium Teaching Architectural Design;Architectural Detailing;Architectural graphics and documentation 1993—2001 Insite Associates San Luis Obispo, CA Full-service architectural,planning, graphics and design firm 1975- present Lecturer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, School of Architecture Architectural Practice; Professional Practice;Architectural graphics, Perspective drawing,and delineation;Basic Design 1999 Lecturer,Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo Architectural graphics,Perspective drawing,and delineation 1988- 1990 Architectural Ideation San Luis Obispo, CA Architectural illustration service for architects,planning and landscape professionals, goverment,developers; renderings,brochure design,etc. 1977 - 1984 MDW Associates San Luis Obispo/Los Angeles, CA Associate with firth; Project management;Presentation graphics;Project design, Production drawings, Specification writing;Programming; Cost estimating; Construction review,and administration 1976-1977 Meyer Merriam and Associates; MANS Associates San Luis Obispo/Fresno, CA Presentation graphics;Production drawings; Specification writing; Programming 1974-1975 Kore Design and Construction San Luis Obispo, CA Residential,commercial and retail design; Interior design;Production drawings; Presentation drawings; Construction administration 1973-1974 County of San Luis Obispo Building Abatement Officer-Zoning enforcement Division;inspection, reporting,and processing the abatement of sub-standard structures. ft 7 7 abVISORy B00y application Attachment �.WSrc: c �—� ^1 . Thomas Wheeler 547-171761 NAME HOMEPHONE 2563 Lawton, San Luis Obinoo CI RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS CITY . ZIP WORK H E Registered to vote? vA-- Live in the City Limits?*eg How long? 2.3 vrsEver attended an advisory body meeting? yes: PLEASE LIST THE ADVISORY BODIES YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: (1) Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC) (2) (Supplemental Questionnaires and interviews are required for each). EMPLOYMENT(Present or last employer[or school, if applicable]): Caltrans EDUCATION: B.A. Degree -. Anthropology - CSU Sacrament M.A. Cantidate - Anthropology - CSU Sacramento RELEVANT TRAINING,EXPERIENCE,CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING, LICENSE OR PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: Please see attached Resume. INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY,VOLUNTEER, PROFESSIONAL AND/OR ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS: Previous i� Member Of Friend-:; ---i:oiar 9t-ad1ie—.-Ams-ff—_ 4nf the AdohM b+ Gal ' fn;rnin M' CURRENT OR PREVIOUS SERVICE ON CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADVISORY BODIES(Please list names/dates): e - Oct- 1999 to Mar. 2002 How did you hear about this vacancy? Newspaper Ad_ Community Group— Word of Mouth— City Hall X Website— Other. please specify - SPECIAL NOTES: (1) This application and supplement are "public documents" and are available for review upon request. (: Applicants are advised that they may be requested to file a Statement of Economic Interest disclosing all reportable interests held t time you at the e of appointment. If applicable, a copy of this form will be provided by the City Clerk. (3) Unless otherwise indicate) please fill out the attached Supplemental Questionnaire. Thank you. Applications are accepted year-round;however,if you are applying for a current vacancy,your application must be returned to the City Clerk by January 25. 2002 to be considered for the current round in envie .._._. .... ./17- V-111.1__...R. 4'"FI n Attachment 2 Page 2 of 6 UiiaavvlsoRy Body appUcatlon - supptementaL questlonname cuLtuRat heRltaGe committee (chc7 1.Why do you want to serve on a City advisory body? It is important for community members to act in service to their local communities. I have a strong respect for the leadership of this community and wish to lend my experiences and skills to assist them in making decisions affecting the community's historic environment. 2.Why do you want to be a member of the CHC and what do you hope to accomplish? I have a strong interest in preserving the unique historic environment of San Luis Obispo, one of the oldest communities in California. I would like to continue making a concerted effort to increase our community members awareness of the depth and richness of their historical environment.Today the city consists of much more than a population of 19`h and 20`'century residential architecture. It also harbors the early sites of mercantile,trade, and industrial activities that changed its rural,agricultural beginnings, to an urban center connected to the rest of the state through railroad development.The Railroad Historic District,dairy operations,and other industrial districts of the city are an integral part of the historic fabric of our community, one that daily conveys both consciously and subconsciously a sense of past to all its residents. Where development is brought into the city, it is important that San Luis Obispo not be made into the image of developing companies. Rather,development should conform to the historic and environmental surrounding in which it develops its home. As a CHC member I am interested in guiding changes to the city's historic residential, industrial, and agricultural districts in way that are is in keeping with its past, and avoiding the conversion of neighborhoods into the image of corporate developers. 3.Have you ever attended a meeting of the CHC or another City advisory body?What observation did you make? I have been a member of the CHC advisory board for the previous 2 years and four months. In that time, I have been impressed by the professionalism of its members, and the care applied to well thought out solutions crafted t8 enhance the city's historic environment without restricting the development of the historic landscape. The city is fortunate to have CHC members whose professional practice is in history and community planning. To date the committee consists of two historians,two members of the community highly sensitive to its historic elements,a Community Planner well versed in CEQA, and myself,an Archaeologist. 4.What qualified,experience and expertise make you a good candidate for the CHC? I consider myself a good candidate for the CHC through my 29 years experience as an archeologist in California. I am currently completing a Masters Degree in archaeology as CSU Sacramento. From 1981 to 1999, I worked as an archaeologist for California Department of Parks and Recreation,and currently hold the position of Associate Environmental Planner-Archaeologist with Caltrans. My experience has taken me throughout the state,working and reporting on prehistoric cultures dating from 10,300 years before present to Spanish Colonial and Mission period sites along the south central coast. My career offers the CHC a wide range of experiences, from excavating Central Coast Chumash sites to recording Mission to late 19`h century period structures. 5.In your view,what are some of key cultural heritage issues in San Luis Obispo? The integrity of the city's historic districts and outlying contributing structures is continually threatened with design compromises that attempt to adapt older structures to modern uses. Following Department of Interior Attachment 2 Page 3 of 6 Standards, the CHC has been able to work with home and business owners to meet their needs while preserving the integrity of the.city's historic architecture. The historic Railroad District has sustained significant losses through the removal of structures important to its interpretation.The proposed Alberstons store development further threatens to erode what historic fabric remains of this important area to the city's historic development. Industrial districts in the city are poorly understood or appreciated with regard to their importance in the development of the city.Their rough utilitarian designs,modified to meet the practical needs of developing industries, have often earned them the reputation of blighted areas. Although offering none of the stylistic charm of the late Victorian or railroad period homes throughout the city they are an integral aspect of the city's past. Albeit the preservation of such districts and structures can be a challenge, they have the potential for adaptive reuse, creating highly productive and attractive community elements. Historic documents maintained by the city require improved curatorial treatments and storage facilities. At this time both negatives and positive photographic prints,and paper documents are maintained within a common facility. It is important that these materials be copied and stored in separate locations to prevent loss through disasters affecting their single area of storage. It is important continue to increase the historical knowledge base of community members through support for historical programs within the city and the school system. The study and identification of additional historic districts within architecturally important areas of the city should be an ongoing responsibility of the CHC. 6.Is there any additional information about yourself you'd like to share? (Please feel free to attach a resume,if you have one). Please see the attached resume. Signature: _ Cdr. %/ Date: Attachment 2 Page 4 of 6 RESUME Name: Thomas L. Wheeler Address: 2563 Lawton San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Telephone: (805) 549-3777 e-mail 2thomas@cwo.com Education C. S. U. Sacramento Masters Candidate in Anthropology Sacramento State College Anthropology B.A. 1969 Honors: David Singer Award in the Social Sciences 1966. Professional Memberships: Society for Historic Archaeology Society for California Archaeology Southern California Vice President Membership Chairman California Mission Studies Association Friends of the Adobe Friends of the Dana Adobe San Luis Obispo County Archaeological Society Heritage Shared—Board Member Advisory Committees: San Luis Obispo City Cultural Heritage Committee Career Positions Current Position: Associate Environmental Planner- Archaeologist, California Department of Transportation Archeologist with the California Department of Parks and Recreation 1982 - 1999 Professional Papers 1989 Society for California Annual Meetings. Cremation Practices at Malibu Creek State Park. 1992 Society for California Annual Meeting. The Fredenberg Site: Data Recovery from the Middle Elevations of the Calaveras River. Attachment 2 Page 5 of 6 Hosted Professional Meetings 2001 Society for California Archaeology Southern Data Sharing Meeting San Luis Obispo, California. Reports Wheeler, Thomas L. 1998 Mormon Bar, CA-Mcp-253, Historic Artifact Analysis. In: The Ellison Site by M. Rondeau and E. Wulf. Report on file: California State Information Center, California State University, Sonoma. Wheeler, Thomas L. 1996 Cultural Resource Directory, Central Coast. Report on file: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. Wheeler, Thomas L. 1995 Restoration of Angel Island Natural Areas, A Cultural Resource Evaluation. Report on file: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. Wheeler, Thomas L., David. Felton 1992 Archeological Test Excavations at the James McCoy House Site, Old Town San Diego Historic Park. Report on file: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. Wheeler, Thomas L., Phil Walker, Ralph Hitz and Philip Hines 1991 The Fredenberg Site, Cultural Resource Data Recovery. Report on file: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento. Wheeler, Thomas L. 1991 The Mohawk Mill Power House Excavation Report. Report on file: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. Wheeler, Thomas L., Phil Walker, E. Honeysett and W. Wisura 1989 Report and Analysis of Cremated Human Remains From CA-LAn-840. Report on file: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. Thomas Wheeler 1987 Archaeological Testing ant CA-NEV-356/H, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. Report on file: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. 2 Attachment 2 Page 6 of 6 Wheeler, Thomas L. 1986 Archaeological Testing At: CA-LAn-730 and CA-LAn-732, Malibu Creek State Park. Report on file: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. Dallas, H. and Thomas L. Wheeler 1986 Archeological Reconnaissance of Ocotillo East, Imperial County, California. Report on file: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. Flynn, Katherine and Thomas L. Wheeler 1978 City of Woodland Cultural Resources Study- Criteria for Significance and Methods of Historic Preservation. Report on file: City of Woodland, Yolo County. Wheeler, Thomas L. 1977 Ethnobotany of the Kumeyaay(Ipai - Tipai) in: The Archaeology of Barrel Springs. On file: California Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. Wheeler, Thomas L. 1977 An Analysis of Groundstone from CA-Sac--99 and CA-Sac-333. Ms. on file California Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. 3 /3