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4. Adopt a resolution approving the amendments to the Downtown Design Guidelines <br /> (Attachment 3); <br /> 5. Adopt a resolution approving the amendments to the General Plan (Attachment 4); <br /> and <br /> 6. Introduce the draft ordinance approving amendments to the municipal Code relating <br /> to story pole requirements and demolition by neglect within the Downtown Specific <br /> Plan Area (Attachment 5). <br /> FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br /> No fiscal impact to the City or public services is anticipated. <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> In response to the Planning Commission's recommendation to review the existing <br /> Downtown historic preservation policies, guidelines, and processes as a Council priority, <br /> the Council approved the creation of an ad hoc Historic Preservation Task Force <br /> comprised of seven members: two Planning Commissioners and five at-large <br /> Pleasanton residents. <br /> The focus of the Historic Preservation Task Force was to review current City Policies <br /> and processes to determine if they: a) provide adequate protection of historic <br /> resources; and b) allow for an efficient and clear process for projects involving historic <br /> preservation issues. <br /> Between February 2012 and August 2013, the Task Force held 12 Task Force <br /> meetings, four public outreach meetings, and one public workshop. In addition, on June <br /> 4, 2013, the Task Force updated the City Council on the results of their work since <br /> forming and requested Council direction on specific items it was considering. The table <br /> below lists the discussion items and Council direction. The attached Planning <br /> Commission and City Council staff reports provide detailed information on each item. <br /> Create Local District? No <br /> Create Local Standards? Possibly <br /> Create Definition of Demolition? Yes(generally preferred the second definition in <br /> the Council staff report or similar) <br /> Apply Design Review to First Floor? No <br /> Clarify Polices and Guidelines? Yes <br /> Provide Process Flow Chart? Yes <br /> Complete Comprehensive Survey? Yes <br /> Implement Mills Act? No <br /> Demolition by Neglect A Councilmember requested this be addressed <br /> Use of Story Poles A Councilmember requested this be addressed <br /> Page 2 of 11 <br />