Cultural Heritage Board

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting

Agenda — 26 items

1. 1 MISSION STATEMENT The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community. For virtual Public Comment, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (951) 826-8688 Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 to speak. VIA ZOOM: Use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265 Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Please follow along via the telephone or Zoom options above to ensure you call in at the appropriate time for your item(s). Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board can be submitted by eComment at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to sdougherty@riversideca.gov * * * * *
2. 2 PAGE BREAK
3. 3 Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business, the Members of all Boards and Commissions and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the meeting. In that regard, Members of the Boards and Commissions and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the Board or Commission or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-2211 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Board are available for public inspection at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting and in the binder located at the entrance of the meeting room. PLEASE NOTE--The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Board Members.
4. 4 3:30 P.M.
5. 5 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. 7 PAGE BREAK
8. 8 PUBLIC COMMENT
9. 1 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Cultural Heritage Board, you are invited to participate in person or call at (951) 826-8688. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak. To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265, select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak - Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes. 26-2003 ▶ jump to 1:57
10. 10 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 6:09
11. 2 Minutes of May 20,2026, presented for approval 26-2002
12. 12 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
13. 3 Cultural Heritage Board Attendance – Discuss the absence of Board Member Brown from the May 20, 2026 regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Board. 26-2004 ▶ jump to 6:34
14. 4 Cultural Heritage Board Attendance – Discuss the absence of Board Member Hudson from the May 20, 2026 regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Board. 26-2005 ▶ jump to 9:07
15. 15 PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. 5 PLANNING CASE PC-2026-00388 (HD): Proposal by Jen Mermilliod of JM Research & Consulting on behalf of Malissa McKeith to consider a Historic Designation request for designation of Lionhead as a City Landmark. The property is located at 2881 Rumsey Drive, situated on the east side of Rumsey Drive between Caramel Way and Victoria Avenue, in Ward 3. The Community & Economic Development Department recommends that the Cultural Heritage Board recommend that the City Council determine that this proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Rule) and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment), as this proposal will not have a significant effect on the environment and will preserve the historic character of a cultural resource and provide notice of the resource’s historic status. Contact Planner: Scott Watson, Historic Preservation Officer, (951) 826-5507, swatson@riversideca.gov. 26-2006 ▶ jump to 11:40
17. 6 PLANNING CASE PC-2026-00397 (HD): Proposal by Nyle Kanda & David Manning to consider a Historic Designation request for designation of the Havens Residence as a City Landmark. The property is located at 2139 Archdale Street, situated on the northwest corner of Archdale Street and Fielding Avenue, in Ward 3. The Community & Economic Development Department recommends that the Cultural Heritage Board recommend that the City Council determine that this proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Rule) and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment), as this proposal will not have a significant effect on the environment and will preserve the historic character of a cultural resource and provide notice of the resource’s historic status. Contact Planner: Scott Watson, Historic Preservation Officer, (951) 826-5507, swatson@riversideca.gov. 26-2007 ▶ jump to 22:18
18. 7 PLANNING CASE PC-2026-00544 (HD): Proposal by Jen Mermilliod of JM Research & Consulting on behalf of Anna Gaissert and Dominick Ricci to consider a Historic Designation request for designation of Edie as a City Landmark. The property is located at 5958 Edith Avenue, situated on the southeast corner of Lincoln and Edith Avenues, in Ward 4. The Community & Economic Development Department recommends that the Cultural Heritage Board recommend that the City Council determine that this proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Rule) and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment), as this proposal will not have a significant effect on the environment and will preserve the historic character of a cultural resource and provide notice of the resource’s historic status. Contact Planner: Andrew Medrano, Assistant Planner, (951) 826-2473, amedrano@riversideca.gov. 26-2008 ▶ jump to 55:20
19. 19 PAGE BREAK
20. 20 WORKSHOP
21. 8 Workshop to discuss and provide feedback on a potential ordinance to amend Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code, prohibiting the use of chain link fencing on historic properties 26-2010 ▶ jump to 63:28
22. 22 COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 88:52
23. 9 Items for future Cultural Heritage Board consideration as requested by members of the Board. Only items that fall within the powers and duties of the Cultural Heritage Board as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion. 26-2011
24. 24 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Cultural Heritage Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
25. 25 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting For additional information on Historic Preservation RiversideCA.gov/CEDD/Planning/Historic-Preservation/Historic-Sites-Inventory-Studies
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