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Councilmember Cook-Kallio confirmed with staff that the 189 homes in the plan area built prior to 1942 are still subject to the consultant's survey and that it is likely far fewer homes would be deemed historic. She said she could support the proposed date. Vice-Mayor Pentin said he could support the task force recommendation but would like the cutoff reviewed and possibly updated every ten years. Councilmember Brown supported the task force recommendation, citing 1942 as a natural break in building styles and construction techniques. Councilmember Narum concurred with the Vice-Mayor's recommendation. MOTION: It was m/s by Thorne/Brown to adopt 1942 as the cutoff year for historical significance. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None Adopt new definition for"demolition" Councilmember Narum stated that the Planning Commission struggled with the current definition on several applications. She recognized that the proposed definition is not perfect but indicated her support, with the hope that staff can be flexible enough to allow for modification if needed. Councilmembers Brown and Cook-Kallio and Mayor Thorne also stated their support. Vice-Mayor Pentin said he saw no cause to change the current definition. He said he believed the majority of staff's and the Planning Commission's decisions demonstrated common sense and largely managed to preserve the character of the downtown. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Brown to adopt the new definition for "demolition" as proposed. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Narum, Mayor Thorne Noes: Councilmember Pentin Absent: None Amend Specific Plan Policies to eliminate outright prohibition of demolition of homes in the Ray St./Spring St. neighborhood Councilmember Brown asked staff to expand on the recommendation. Mr. Dolan explained that this is the only neighborhood protected by such a policy, regardless of circumstances. He cited one example of a home whose integrity was lost through remodels to the point that it was not longer historic; however city policy said it could not be demolished. The proposed amendment will align this neighborhood with the rest of the plan area in terms of protections. MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Cook-Kallio to amend Specific Plan Policies to eliminate outright prohibition of demolition of homes in the Ray St./Spring St. neighborhood. Motion carried by the following vote: City Council Minutes Page 7 of 14 January 21,2014