Alameda Municipal Code § 2-11 Historical Advisory Board

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, adopted April 5, 2011, amended 2-11 in its entirety and enacted new provisions as set out herein. The former 2-11 pertained to Social Service Human Relations Board and derived from Ord. No. 1880 N.S.; Ord. No. 1957 N.S.; and Ord. No. 2533, § 13.

Cross reference— Alameda Historical Building Code, 13-4.

In order to encourage broad community participation in the history of Alameda, and preserve and protect structures, sites and areas of historical significance in the City, and pursuant to Sections 10-1 and 28-1 et seq. of the City Charter, there is hereby created the Alameda Historical Advisory Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall be appointed and organized, and shall have responsibilities, as hereinafter set forth.

(Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, 4-5-2011)

a. The Board shall consist of five (5) members, all of whom, at the time of their appointment and continuously during their incumbency, shall be electors of the City.

b. Upon nomination of the Mayor, the City Council shall appoint, between May 1 and July 1 of each year, such members as are necessary to maintain a full Commission, for terms commencing on the first day of July following such appointment and continuing for four (4) years thereafter until the successor of such member is appointed and qualified.

c. No person shall be eligible for the office held by that person for two (2) consecutive terms immediately prior to the term for which the person seeks appointment.

d. A member of the Board may be removed by the vote of a majority of the Council. A vacancy in the office of a member shall be filled by appointment of a new member by the City Council for the duration of an unexpired term of office.

(Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, 4-5-2011)

a. The Board shall hold regular meetings on the first Thursday of each month in the City Council Chambers, unless proper notification is given for a change of location or time, and shall hold such additional meetings as it determines to be necessary for discharge of its responsibilities hereunder. The Board shall select a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from its membership, each of whom shall serve in such offices for a term of one (1) year, or until their successors are selected. Office holders may be returned to office.

b. The votes of a majority of the entire membership of the Board shall be necessary to take any action thereof.

(Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, 4-5-2011)

It shall be the duty of the Board to advise the City Council on all matters concerning the historical state of the City, to report to the City Council the historical needs of the City, and to recommend to the City Council the means for their fulfillment. In discharge of this responsibility, in addition to those set forth in subsection 13-21.3 of the Alameda Municipal Code, the Board shall have the following duties:

a. The Board shall act as a liaison between the City and historical organizations operating within the local community.

b. The Board may advise and recommend to the City Council implementation of procedures for establishing and maintaining appropriate relationships with nonlocal historical organizations.

c. The Board shall perform such related duties as may be referred to it for action by the City Council.

(Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, 4-5-2011)

Members shall have a demonstrated interest in the history, heritage, and architecture of the City of Alameda. Member composition shall be:

a. One (1) registered architect;

b. One (1) registered landscape architect, architect, or building designer;

c. One (1) State-licensed general building contractor; and

d. Two (2) members shall be citizens of the City at large with an interest in community design;

In the event that the City Council determines that any of the positions in subparagraphs a., b. or c. cannot be filled by persons qualified thereunder, the City Council may fill any such position by appointing persons otherwise qualified under any of the above subparagraphs.

(Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, 4-5-2011)

The Board may develop and recommend to the City Council a program for the preservation and restoration of important historic sites within the City.

(Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, 4-5-2011)

All fines, fees or other monies arising out of the administration of the City Historical Advisory Board, or gifts or trusts therefor, shall be deposited in the Historical Advisory Board fund. The schedule of fines and fees shall be adopted by the City Council. Expenditures from the fund shall be approved by the City Council.

(Ord. No. 3029 N.S., § 1, 4-5-2011)