2.39.040: PURPOSE:

Inasmuch as the city and county building is a historical and architecturally significant structure, the committee, in conjunction with the manager, will advise the mayor regarding the use, maintenance, preservation and modification of the building, its historical fabric, and its corresponding furnishings and landscape elements. (Ord. 67-13, 2013)

2.39.050: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS; TERM:

Each member's term of office shall expire on the applicable third Monday in July. (Ord. 67-13, 2013)

2.39.060: MEETINGS:

The committee shall convene for regular meetings to be held not less than twice during the year. (Ord. 67-13, 2013)

2.39.070: POWERS AND DUTIES:

The committee shall have the following powers and duties:

   A.   Develop, and recommend to the mayor, policies and procedures for review of public use requests; provided however the manager shall have the exclusive responsibility for authorizing the following uses of the building:

      1.   An event of three (3) days' or less duration or one reasonably anticipated to attract fewer than five hundred (500) persons per day;

      2.   An event sponsored, in whole or in part, by the city;

      3.   An activity that takes place wholly on the grounds of Washington Square (block 38) subject, however, to the approval of the police and parks departments;

      4.   Public tours;

      5.   Filming; and

      6.   Other events specifically authorized in writing by the mayor.

   B.   Develop, and recommend to the mayor, guidelines to ensure the historic preservation of the building.

   C.   Review and advise the mayor regarding improvements and alterations which affect the historic fabric, furnishings and landscape elements of the building and Washington Square. The committee shall consider the policies and conservation standards established in the city and county building operations and maintenance manual, however, for good cause stated in writing the committee may submit recommendations contrary to such policies and standards.

   D.   Review and advise the mayor regarding the following:

      1.   The effectiveness and proposed revisions to the city and county building operations and maintenance manual;

      2.   The prequalification of potential contractors; and

      3.   The results and recommendations of an annual inspection of the architectural finishes, structural elements, and mechanical systems of the building. (Ord. 67-13, 2013)