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BACKGROUND On May 3, 2011, the City Council adopted the Planning Commission's recommendation to re-evaluate the Downtown Historic Preservation policies, guidelines, and processes as a Council Priority. At the October 18, 2011 City Council meeting, the Council approved the creation of the ad hoc Task Force, to consist of seven members- two Planning Commissioners and five at-large Pleasanton residents. The City Council approved and appointed the following Task Force members: 1. Planning Commission members (2 members): - Jennifer Pearce - Philip Blank 2. At-large members (5 members): - Emilie Cruzan - Linda Garbarino - Gerald Hodnefield - Paul Martin - Bonnie Krichbaum The focus of the Historic Preservation Task Force has been to review current City Policies and processes to determine if they: a) Provide adequate protection of historic resources, and b) Allow for an efficient and clear process for projects involving historic preservation issues. Prowess of the Task Force The Task Force has met ten times since February 2012 and has accomplished the following: • Reviewed and discussed the existing Specific Plan, Guidelines, Policies, procedures, and supporting documentation. • Reviewed other applicable regulations and guidelines such as the California Environmental Quality Act and the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Preservation. • Reviewed other Cities' approaches to Historic Preservation. • Reviewed the Mills Act and program requirements. • Obtained professional consulting services and had a Local Historic Context Statement prepared. • Developed a Draft District Map. • Conducted a public survey of the concepts and topics the Task Force was focusing on. • Hosted a public workshop to receive comments and to provide information. • Created a subcommittee and completed four public outreach meetings Meeting summaries of the ten Task Force meetings are available upon request at the Planning Division. Page 2 of 10