Los Angeles County Municipal Code Ch. 3.30 Historical Landmarks and Records Commission

Editor's note— For statutory provisions on landmark registration, see Pub. Res. Code § 5020 et seq.

Note— The title of Ord. 4099 Art. 51 was amended by 9840 § 14, 1969, and the title of Chapter 3.30 was amended by Ord. 87-0165 § 1, 1987.

The purpose of the commission shall be to act in an advisory capacity and as a screening commission for the board of supervisors, as embodied within the intent of Division 5, Chapter 1, Article 2, of the Public Resources Code.

(Ord. 87-0165 § 1 (part), 1987; Ord. 9380 § 2 (part), 1967; Ord. 9118 § 1 (part), 1966; Ord. 4099 Art. 51 § 1202, 1942.)

There is created the Los Angeles County historical landmarks and records commission, hereafter referred to in this chapter as the "commission."

(Ord. 87-0165 § 1 (part), 1987; Ord. 9840 § 15 (part), 1969; Ord. 9380 § 2 (part), 1967; Ord. 9118 § 1 (part), 1966; Ord. 4099 Art. 51 § 1201, 1942.)

A.

The Los Angeles County historical landmarks and records commission shall consist of five members, all of whom shall be residents of the county, who shall be appointed by the board, subject to the right of the board to remove any member at its pleasure.

B.

In selecting members for the commission, the board shall give due consideration to the historical and county heritage interests of the prospective member.

C.

In addition to the members selected as stated above, the following county department heads or staff members shall be designated ex officio members of the commission:

Director, Museum of Natural History, department of Museum of Natural History;

County librarian;

Registrar-recorder/county clerk;

Court administrator/clerk, Los Angeles municipal court;

Executive officer/clerk, superior court.

(Ord. 95-0022 § 1, 1995; Ord. 87-0165 § 1 (part), 1987; Ord. 9840 § 15 (part), 1969; Ord. 9380 § 2 (part), 1967; Ord. 9118 § 1 (part), 1966; Ord. 4099 Art. 51 § 1203, 1942.)

The members of the commission, at their first meeting following enactment of the ordinance codified in this chapter, shall so classify themselves by lot so that two members will serve for a term of four years, one member for a term of three years, one member for a term of two years, and one member for a term of one year. Thereafter, subject to the provisions of Section 5.12.050 of this code, each member shall serve for a term of four years, and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified, subject, however, to the right of the board to remove any member at any time.

(Ord. 87-0165 § 1 (part), 1987; Ord. 9380 § 2 (part), 1967; Ord. 9118 § 1 (part), 1966; Ord. 4099 Art. 51 § 1204, 1942.)

The commission shall elect a chair and vice-chair from the members thereof, each of whom shall serve for one year, and thereafter until a successor is elected.

(Ord. 92-0073 § 1, 1992; Ord. 87-0165 § 1 (part), 1987; Ord. 9380 § 2 (part), 1967; Ord. 9118 § 1 (part), 1966; Ord. 4099 Art. 51 § 1206, 1942.)

The director of the department of Museum of Natural History shall cooperate with the commission.

(Ord. 87-0165 § 1 (part), 1987; Ord. 9380 § 2 (part), 1967; Ord. 9118 § 1 (part), 1966; Ord. 4099 Art. 51 § 1200, 1942.)

The commission may prepare and adopt rules and regulations for the internal government of its business and designate the time and place of holding its meetings, all subject to the approval of the board. Three members present at a meeting shall constitute a quorum.

(Ord. 87-0165 § 1 (part), 1987; Ord. 9380 § 2 (part), 1967; Ord. 9118 § 1 (part), 1966; Ord. 4099 Art. 51 § 1205, 1942.)

A.

The Commission shall consider and recommend to the Board local historical landmarks defined to be worthy of registration by the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, either as "California Historical Landmarks" or as "Points of Historical Interest," and may consider and comment for the Board on applications relating to the National Register of Historic Places.

Criteria for designation, including significance and access, and provision for maintenance, shall be as specified in State law, including the California Public Resources Code, or in regulations and interpretations of the State Historical Resources Commission. Criteria for consideration and comment on applications relating to the National Register of Historic Places shall be as specified in federal law and regulations relating to the National Register of Historic Places.

B.

The Commission shall consult with the Director of the Department of Regional Planning of the County of Los Angeles where required by Chapter 22.168 of this Code in connection with the Los Angeles County Mills Act Program.

C.

The Commission shall have and exercise the powers, and shall perform the duties, set forth in Chapter 22.124 (Historic Preservation) of this Code.

(Ord. 2022-0029 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2015-0032 § 1, 2015; Ord. 2013-0056 § 1, 2013; Ord. 95-0022 § 2, 1995; Ord. 92-0073 § 2, 1992; Ord. 87-0165 § 1 (part), 1987; Ord. 9380 § 2 (part), 1967; Ord. 9118 § 1 (part), 1966; Ord. 4099 Art. 51 § 1205, 1942.)

The commission is hereby designated, pursuant to Section 26490 of the Government Code, as a historical records commission for the purpose of fostering and promoting the preservation of historical records.

(Ord. 87-0165 § 1 (part), 1987; Ord. 12182 § 1, 1980; Ord. 4099 Art. 51 § 1208, 1942.)

A.

The commission is hereby designated as the memorial plaque review committee of the county of Los Angeles for the purpose of screening applications for the donation of historical memorial plaques and recommending to the board plaques worthy of installation as county property.

B.

The commission shall recommend memorial plaques based upon its application of board-adopted guidelines.

(Ord. 87-0165 § 1 (part), 1987; Ord. 85-0180 § 1, 1985.)

The sunset review date for the historical landmarks and records commission shall be June 30, 2018.

(Ord. 2013-0046 § 1, 2013; Ord. 2006-0016 § 1, 2006; Ord. 2003-0006 § 1, 2003; Ord. 2001-0048 § 1, 2001.)