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East Sacramento Preservation

Board Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:30 p.m. 7:30

Alhambra Room, Clunie Community Center

Board Members Present:

Will Green, Martin Palomar, Cindy Oropeza, Ellen Cochrane, Sandra Carter, Rose Luther

The meeting was called to order, and the previous ESP Board meeting minutes were approved by Ellen Cochrane and Sandra.

Treasurer’s Report

Will Green gave the treasurer’s report. Discussion included establishment of the scholarship fund and investment of accounts.

Scholarship Funding / Award Program / Graduation Update

Ellen Cochrane reported that Sandra Carter will attend the Umoja Graduation and give the scholarship awards. Discussion included fundraising and investment plans for the summer. Three scholarship winners were selected and awarded $1500 each. Sandra Carter shared the student profiles. A comprehensive blog post is forthcoming. ESP will also provide monetary support for the graduation. A very large thank you for Friends of East Sacramento who supported the graduation ceremony with a generous donation.

McClaskey Adult Education School Site Update

Will Green reported that the next 7-11 Group meeting is an open event and is scheduled for May 20, 2026 at El Dorado School from approximately 6:00–7:30 p.m. This group will provide recomendation to SCUSD on the future of the site.

Historic Register – El Dorado School Site:

 The National Register application process is still pending. The city process is moving and the City indicated that the nomination is expected to move to a Director hearing within the next few weeks, followed by a Preservation Commission hearing on June 24. Due to the City Council recess in July, final City Council hearings are anticipated to take place in August.

Mary Ann Bakery Project Development Update:

Will Green reported that the City Council appeal was denied unanimously. Barring an appeal, the project will move forward. The neighborhood was described as well represented and there was general frustration that the voice of the neighborhood was ignored.

Trash Dash

The next Trash Dash event is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026. Will Green provided updates.

Next Meeting

The next ESP Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Topics will include the El Dorado Historic School Site, future direction of ESP and Scholarship planning.