Historic Preservation Committee

San Buenaventura Conservancy president argued HPC experts, CLG status, and grant eligibility justify keeping the committee.

A retired National Park Service historian and HPC member said HPC usually handles projects in one meeting and suggested joint HPC-DRC meetings.

A hydrogeologist and landmark homeowner credited the HPC and Mills Act with preserving his historic Brown House and urged Option 2.

Owner of a landmark home said HPC has always served landmark owners quickly and moving its duties to Planning Commission would be short-sighted.

An architectural historian said Planning Commission members and staff lack preservation expertise and asked the council to retain both committees.

Urged the council to keep the Historic Preservation Committee, which an ad hoc committee is considering disbanding, citing its role under the new general plan.