Chapter 2.38 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD

The Campbell Historic Preservation Board, referred to in this Zoning Code as the "Board," is hereby established. The Board shall consist of five voting members. Not less than four such members shall at the time of their appointment, and continuously during their incumbency, be residents or electors of the City. Any non-resident member shall meet the special qualifications established by the State for Certified Local Governments. The Board Members shall be appointed directly by the City Council, in compliance with adopted City Council policy (Resolution No. 9807,2001). Each member shall have demonstrable competence, interest, or knowledge of historic preservation.

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1B, 12-8-2008)

The term of office for each member shall be four years. At the expiration of each term, the City Council may reappoint the member, or appoint a successor for a new four-year term, pursuant to City Council Policy. Terms of office shall commence in the month of November and expire in the month of October. Board vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled in the manner set forth in the

California Government Code Section 54974 for the unexpired term of the member leaving the Board. Board members may be removed by a majority vote of the legislative body.

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1B, 12-8-2008)

The Board shall elect the chair from among its members on an annual basis at the first meeting of the calendar year. The term of office of the chair shall be for the calendar year, or that portion remaining after the appointment or election. When there is a vacancy in the chair position, the Board shall elect the chair from among its members.

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1B, 12-8-2008)

If a member is absent from three consecutive meetings without cause, unless by permission of the Board, or ceases to be a resident of the City, or the City's sphere of influence, the member's seat shall be considered vacant.

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1B, 12-8-2008)

An absence for cause shall mean either:

(1)

An absence due to illness or an unavoidable absence from the City and written notice thereof to the chair of the Historic Preservation Board or staff liaison on or before the day of any regular meeting by the Board; or

(2)

A finding by the chair of the Historic Preservation Board that the absence was due to a reasonably unforeseeable occurrence, such as an accident or illness, that renders it unreasonably difficult to attend the meeting.

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1B, 12-8-2008)

The Board shall perform the duties and functions prescribed by the Zoning Code, and the City Council may, from time to time by resolution, prescribe additional powers and duties not inconsistent with State law, including the following:

(1)

Recommend measures to implement historic preservation to the City Council, and advisory Commissions;

(2)

Administer the applicable provisions of Chapter 21.32, (Tree Protection Regulations);

(3)

Perform other advisory functions as may be delegated from time to time to the Board by the City Council; and

(4)

Review new policies affecting historical resources in the community.

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1B, 12-8-2008)