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limited increased protection against exterior changes of existing historical buildings. It would also provide better clarity in our processes and would avoid the cost of future individual studies by consultants that are paid for by applicants. Level 3. Increased Partial implementation of Task Force recommendations (Le., accept local context statement as primary resource document and basis for local standards, definition of demolition, design review for first-floor residential for historic buildings, clarify existing policies and guidelines, provide process flow chart). This would provide an update to the City's package of Historic preservation policies and regulations and address most of the Task Force's concerns without creating a Historic District or providing the Mills Act incentive. It would result in the protection of more historical buildings while providing better clarity in our processes, and would avoid the cost of future individual studies by consultants that are paid for by applicants. Level 4. Pursue all programs considered by the Task Force (i.e., local district with local standards for significance, accept Context statement as primary resource document and basis for local standards, definition of demolition, design review for first-floor residential for historic buildings, clarify existing policies and guidelines, provide process flow chart, complete comprehensive historic resource survey, implement Mills Act Program). This would provide a comprehensive update to the City's package of Historic preservation policies and regulations and address all of the Task Force's concerns. It would result in the protection of more historical buildings while providing better clarity in our processes. It would also avoid the need for most future individual studies by consultants, and would provide some modest incentives to complete historic preservation activities by home owners. NEXT STEPS Based on Council direction, the Task Force members and staff will begin crafting recommendations as appropriate for revisions to the Downtown Specific Plan, the Downtown Design Guidelines, and amendments to the Municipal Code. At a future date, the recommendations will be brought to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation to the City Council. Ultimately the recommendations will be presented to the City Council for its review and consideration. Submitted Approved by: ar....,--------- Brian Dolan Nelson Fialho Director of City Manager Community Development Page 9 of 10