Park and Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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Minutes of May 20, 2026, presented for approval

Cultural Heritage Board Attendance – Discuss the absence of Board Member Brown from the May 20, 2026 regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Board.

Cultural Heritage Board Attendance – Discuss the absence of Board Member Hudson from the May 20, 2026 regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Board.

PLANNING CASE PC-2026-00388 (HD): Proposal by Jen Mermilliod of JM Research & Consulting on behalf of Malissa McKeith to consider a Historic Designation request for designation of Lionhead as a City Landmark. The property is located at 2881 Rumsey Drive, situated on the east side of Rumsey Drive between Caramel Way and Victoria Avenue, in Ward 3.

The Community & Economic Development Department recommends that the Cultural Heritage Board recommend that the City Council determine that this proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Rule) and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment), as this proposal will not have a significant effect on the environment and will preserve the historic character of a cultural resource and provide notice of the resource's historic status. Contact Planner: Scott Watson, Historic Preservation Officer, (951) 826-5507, swatson@riversideca.gov.

PLANNING CASE PC-2026-00397 (HD): Proposal by Nyle Kanda & David Manning to consider a Historic Designation request for designation of the Havens Residence as a City Landmark. The property is located at 2139 Archdale Street, situated on the northwest corner of Archdale Street and Fielding Avenue, in Ward 3.

The Community & Economic Development Department recommends that the Cultural Heritage Board recommend that the City Council determine that this proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Rule) and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment), as this proposal will not have a significant effect on the environment and will preserve the historic character of a cultural resource and provide notice of the resource's historic status. Contact Planner: Scott Watson, Historic Preservation Officer, (951) 826-5507, swatson@riversideca.gov.

PLANNING CASE PC-2026-00544 (HD): Proposal by Jen Mermilliod of JM Research & Consulting on behalf of Anna Gaissert and Dominick Ricci to consider a Historic Designation request for designation of Edie as a City Landmark. The property is located at 5958 Edith Avenue, situated on the southeast corner of Lincoln and Edith Avenues, in Ward 4.

The Community & Economic Development Department recommends that the Cultural Heritage Board recommend that the City Council determine that this proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Rule) and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment), as this proposal will not have a significant effect on the environment and will preserve the historic character of a cultural resource and provide notice of the resource's historic status. Contact Planner: Andrew Medrano, Assistant Planner, (951) 826-2473, amedrano@riversideca.gov.

Workshop to discuss and provide feedback on a potential ordinance to amend Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code, prohibiting the use of chain link fencing on historic properties

Items for future Cultural Heritage Board consideration as requested by members of the Board.

Only items that fall within the powers and duties of the Cultural Heritage Board as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion.