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Per the board bylaws, officers are elected at the first meeting after the first Monday in July; staff said the July meeting will include the formal election. During an agendized discussion, a board member asked whether the vice chair would move to chair and asked for volunteers. A person identified in the transcript only by the first name Michael agreed to serve as chair if nominated, and a board member named Eloise volunteered to serve as vice chair; the board said the nominations will be placed on the July agenda for a formal vote.

Staff provided logistical updates on the certificates of appreciation program. Yesenia Sedavia, assistant planner, said staff have formatted individualized certificates and are awaiting specialty card stock to print them so signatures from the board chair and the mayor can be added. Staff plan to coordinate presentation details with recipients, either by mail or in person, and said they hope to announce presentation details at a future city council meeting.

Staff also reported the city applied for a California Preservation Foundation (CPF) government/nonprofit membership that covers up to 10 people; staff said the invoice is being processed and membership activation will follow once payment is made. The membership would provide conference tickets and access to a library of recorded trainings.

On staffing, Christie Hopper introduced herself as the city’s new assistant community development director. Hopper said she started last Tuesday and described a background in historic preservation and planning, including work in Monterey and Hollister, and said she will temporarily oversee current planning and project implementation until staffing is adjusted.

Board member Heloise asked staff to consider adding a copy of the field guide A Field Guide to American Houses to the HRB reference library to support surveys and walking tours; staff said they would look into acquiring a copy for board and staff use.

The board also confirmed its regular July meeting date (the first meeting after the July 4 weekend) and that the meeting time will remain at noon. No votes on these administrative items were taken at the June meeting; the officer election will be agendized for July.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","06.02.25 Historic Resources Board Meeting of June 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its June meeting the Salinas Historic Resources Board discussed officer nominations for the July election, printed certificates of appreciation, CPF membership paperwork and introduced Christie Hopper as the new assistant community development director.","taxTitle","Salinas, Monterey County, California","taxId",4681,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6546467,"Board member reports lessons from Sacramento Chinatown tour: 1960s pedestrian mall model underused",436,221000,657000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3660453-a4b9470055966a083263654cf79eab99&start=221&end=657","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3660453-a4b9470055966a083263654cf79eab99/thumbnail_221000.jpg","/articles/6546467/Salinas/Monterey-County/California/Board-member-reports-lessons-from-Sacramento-Chinatown-tour-1960s-pedestrian-mall-model-underused","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6546467-2a03fb3616a931441b8093bf05a054fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157688&Signature=MaMbWnlnA5Wm7Lo8VhBDcEirGaICHosqp3izSavGDFw8ak9UaVqsWez8JfbngHcKvxd4zSd~bZqf6940OhsfBENlKSDx~pkr05uI3rOHotTKfhqfomSoGCE1Ro6s-K43Yi9wZgVY75AOOSDezay~6qQTkQmyn49TxLtsiNGnIwWhMzLYiTI8nkSL3LvKQJsGs2W-mY64~IIUgZxca8QqtBU8SdQBVQq39C7ArOicfmZ-pTlZYrUG3In~qmmIOZxq8~fUfhREzESVuSE6fuFNvFubjEFeUaoqeXOBfOypD5naGiD4-X5cpEuRswOBUBuQxTaPZN3YrEjYuigc5YhXuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A board member presented findings from a recent tour of Sacramento’s Chinatown and a preservation conference, telling the Historic Resources Board that much of the commercial core had been rebuilt in the 1960s as a pedestrian mall and that many buildings are underutilized today. The presenter said benevolent and family associations had financed several buildings and that some structures, like the Travelers Hotel, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

\"In the sixties, that was maybe a popular idea to have, pedestrian malls. But right now, I would say that that's not a successful model to be utilized,\" the presenter said, describing vacancies and limited reuse in the pedestrianized area.

Grant Leonard, planning manager, said he and other staff found the presentation well received at the conference and that the forum valued early design engagement and a focus on integrating existing buildings into redevelopment plans. \"I think that's exactly right. It was very well received. Folks are interested to see us, you know, this early in the process and being this focused on working the existing building into the redevelopment plans,\" Leonard said.

Board members discussed whether the Chinatown area in Sacramento represented a recreation of older buildings rather than preserved originals; the presenter said much of the Chinatown there had been redesigned in the 1960s to be a destination and that historical photos were sparse at the tour. Members suggested the example could serve as both a cautionary tale and a source of ideas for signage, plaques and interpretive material for Salinas.

No formal action was taken. Staff suggested some elements from the conference presentation—early public engagement and attention to how to reuse architectural features—could inform the design approach on local projects such as the Soledad Street site.","A board member summarized a tour of Sacramento’s Chinatown at a preservation conference, noting the 1960s pedestrian mall redesign left many underused buildings; members discussed whether Salinas should emphasize early design engagement and community input.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6546472,"Salinas staff to publish draft historic context statement this summer; permit system historic-flagging underway",484,1116000,1600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3660453-a4b9470055966a083263654cf79eab99&start=1116&end=1600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3660453-a4b9470055966a083263654cf79eab99/thumbnail_1116000.jpg","/articles/6546472/Salinas/Monterey-County/California/Salinas-staff-to-publish-draft-historic-context-statement-this-summer-permit-system-historic-flagging-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6546472-773ebacdaaeb8b60ce9e18d20ff8ae09/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157688&Signature=N7aL9JyD0K2r-wP5SFfGsVpKtMOg5IVuYqL~7uHtSODEQdz~cDpOhc-iDxlCVmOhK9081kYSW9ZcZr9Ji90D2ZQ-zSfznyJwrZ~eHXj1ujHPsp1ScZcTzk7u0W6dXg9xVIuCT5l1MiEijCMq4~FXNFcJDAzuDQ~qi9x0A2FXWq8KX7UCYg18oIHAFugwmI2YQiTY2JuoAjBfIhQtjivtoowDYKgBzxPNWEYi6-4XB9Vmsdq44j5OoRFn55Pcq6F8b8w3KZPuhTmuCQUUF5S26U0YzRsom2bhmN-1RSQtj6sGrmcCVBKNgp9e~ugbqxp2wX7eLsECH-CNGTGP6nXeHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June meeting, staff updated the Salinas Historic Resources Board on two related programs: an audit and flagging of historic resources in the city permits system and the preparation of a citywide historic context statement and updated survey.

Grant Leonard, planning manager, said staff and consultant teams are auditing permits and flagging historic properties both by parcel number (APN) and by address because the permitting system searches on both fields and a flag on one does not reliably show on the other. \"One interesting development we identified is that the property has to be flagged twice in our system because the system is searchable both by your parcel number, your APN, but also your address,\" Leonard said. The work will continue and staff estimated completion \"next month,\" according to Yesenia Sedavia, assistant planner, who is leading the flagging process.

Staff also reported that a public meeting held at the rotunda drew about 20 attendees who provided input on the survey and context statement, and that staff have digitized a handout and an eight‑to‑ten question survey for posting online. An administrative draft of the historic context statement has been received and staff said a public draft will be available this summer for review.

Board members asked whether district designations would follow from the context statement. Staff said the context statement is an overview of Salinas history and architectural periods to inform the subsequent property survey; actual district designations and individual property write‑ups are separate products in the consultant scope. Staff identified Page & Turnbull as the consultant team charged with the survey and context work.

No formal votes were taken. Staff said it will bring the draft context statement to the board during the public review period so members may comment.","Staff told the Historic Resources Board that an administrative draft of the citywide historic context statement will be released for public review this summer; staff is also auditing permit records and will flag properties by both APN and address to ensure internal review of historic resources.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6546477,"Salinas board says front wall preservation at 3438 Soledad Street not structurally feasible; materials to be salvaged",351,948000,1299000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3660453-a4b9470055966a083263654cf79eab99&start=948&end=1299","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3660453-a4b9470055966a083263654cf79eab99/thumbnail_948000.jpg","/articles/6546477/Salinas/Monterey-County/California/Salinas-board-says-front-wall-preservation-at-3438-Soledad-Street-not-structurally-feasible-materials-to-be-salvaged","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6546477-565bb82ca520cffae63dcc019eab292c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157688&Signature=ehv2kPxeE6x65eX7DDFkJWWrc9pxzTv9f-62kemw335mSPgBQ3yM78gA6L-6YeClKDp9zydoZk9L~afTcUkyeUZIOUyK3xSwnbm8AeubEUPvuN0kU3K7I~1ONAvq7JajHtMg1OVBtpd5lNm-gGKD-5zjQ7ZgRvb8W4tRI5gBznM4WIkY6CZuZOFqWiMf9ehVOnRH8oalKb1ztRCBhG5CJ~fWBYv4AjUhYEjPh-B6qgGSbimsNmeJgMJOllAKpXlZWYHivkbSa4DMn1qt1oWm4eq1YLNSGJlcTUVWkvzJdVrIRM7j4tlhes52rKGc5x-qwxnJox6~mEegAfrWALaxww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its June meeting, the Salinas Historic Resources Board heard an update from Grant Leonard, planning manager, on the status of 3438 Soledad Street, a property under consideration for partial preservation and redevelopment. Leonard said city engineering and building staff concluded that preserving the historic front wall in place is not structurally feasible and that the project is instead moving toward material recovery and incorporation of salvaged elements in new construction.

\"It's a matter of recovering the materials from the front, documenting it as much as possible, and then incorporating that into the new design,\" Leonard said. He told the board the city is preparing scopes of work for environmental testing and for demolition and preservation services, and staff is drafting contracts to carry out that work.

Board members asked whether a second engineering opinion would be sought and whether the recommendation essentially amounted to demolition with facade salvage. Leonard said staff can report back next month and encouraged board members to send specific requests by email so public works and building staff can respond in detail.

Board discussion clarified the project footprint: the block from 34 to 38 Soledad Street includes the PI Market, a pool hall and a Shell station, and the proposed redevelopment envisions a new three- or four‑story building that would incorporate salvaged facade elements on the east side if preservation in place is not feasible. Staff summarized the approach as recovery and reuse of historically relevant material rather than in‑situ retention.

No formal action was taken at the meeting; staff said contracts and scope documents are being developed and that the project will return for further updates once testing and contractor scopes are established.

The board asked staff to provide additional engineering detail and alternatives at the next meeting, including whether alternative preservation approaches had been fully evaluated.","Staff told the Historic Resources Board that preserving the building’s front wall at 3438 Soledad Street is not feasible; contractors will document and salvage historically significant material and environmental testing contracts are being prepared.","actionData","errors"]

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