Agenda Item Wording:
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Appoint Jerome Melgar to fill an unexpired term on the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee.
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Deadline for Action: 11/6/2023
Submitting Department: Community Development
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Walter Deissler, Chairperson, Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
Cristobal Carrillo, Associate Planner, (559) 713-4443, cristobal.carrillo@visalia.city
Paul Bernal, Community Development Director, 713-4025 paul.bernal@visalia.city
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) and appoint Jerome Melgar to the Committee to fill an unexpired term which will complete the remaining term of former Committee member Michael Kreps, beginning November 6, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024.
Summary:
The HPAC currently has six seated members out of seven available positions. The appointment of Jerome Melgar will provide the Committee with a fully seated seven-member panel, which will continue to pursue its mission to protect historical resources in the City of Visalia.
Background Discussion:
The HPAC is a seven-member committee which administers the Historic Preservation Ordinance and encourages property owners to maintain the historic character of their properties. The Committee meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
The HPAC currently operates with six active members. The HPAC is currently working on a survey of the Historic District and adjacent areas. Appointment of Jerome Melgar will restore the HPAC to a fully seated membership, providing additional assistance to bring the Historic District survey project to completion.
Jerome Melgar is an insurance broker with Primelink Insurance and has resided in Visalia for 17 years. Originally from the Los Angeles area, Mr. Melgar studied for a time at Los Angeles City College. Mr. Melgar has a strong interest in historic homes and is active as a member of Visalia...
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