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East Sacramento Preservation

Posted on 01/22/2026 by admin

Board Meeting Minutes

January 14, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Alhambra Room, Clunie Community Center

Board Members, Guests Present

Rose Luther, Cindy Oropeza, Patty Waite, Louise Buford, Bud Brown, Martín Palomar, Will Green, Ellen Cochrane

Important Dates

  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 p.m.
    Community discussion on the El Dorado School/McClaskey Adult Education School Site Clunie Community Center.
  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 7:00–8:30 p.m.
    Casa Loma Terrace–East Sacramento Community Organization meeting at the Clunie Community Center to discuss the Maryann’s Bakery project, Rite Aide project, McKinley Park Ranger service and more.

Approval of Prior Minutes

The board voted to approve the previous meeting’s minutes.

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Will Green provided a brief financial update, noting that ESP remains in good financial standing. A more detailed report will be presented at the next meeting.

McClaskey Adult Education School Site (El Dorado School Update)

Neighbor Shannon Ross provided an overview of ongoing efforts to support continued community use of the McClatchy Adult Education School site and to address the potential sale of the property.

Shannon Ross, Martín Palomar, Bud Brown, and Will Green have applied to serve on the Sacramento City Unified School District 7-11 Committee, which will review options related to the possible sale of the site. Updates will be shared as information becomes available.

ESP Scholarship Award Update

Ellen Cochrane and Cindy Oropeza met with Shawn D’Alesandro of Umoja International Baccalaureate High School. ESP will award scholarships to graduating seniors once again in 2026 and is also exploring support for graduation-related expenses this year.

Alhambra Boulevard Rite Aid Storage Proposal

Patty Waite and Louise Buford presented an update on the proposed storage facility planned for the former Rite Aid site on Alhambra Boulevard.

The project would demolish the existing structure and replace it with a five-story, 65-foot-tall storage building. Neighbors have raised significant concerns, including:

  • Incompatibility with the Alhambra Special Planning District vision for a vibrant, walkable corridor
  • Creation of a “dead zone” along Alhambra Boulevard
  • Negative impacts on neighborhood character, safety, and quality of life

Community members have suggested alternative uses such as housing, a daycare center, an ethnic grocery store, a public market, or a fitness and wellness facility.

Residents who oppose the project are encouraged to email their name and zip code with the subject line “Opposed to Alhambra Storage” to Louisembuford@gmail.com.

Next Meeting

The next East Sacramento Preservation meeting will take place on
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Clunie Community Center.

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East Sacramento Preservation – Board Meeting Minutes

Posted on 11/14/2025 by admin

East Sacramento Preservation – Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Alhambra Room, Clunie Community Center

Present:
• Will Green
• Rose Luther
• Sandra Carter
• Ellen Cochrane
• Shannon Ross

• Visitor Presentation – Shannon Ross
• The Board welcomed Shannon Ross, a neighbor of the historic El Dorado School (1921).
• Shannon expressed concern about the future of the campus and frustration regarding difficulty reaching the school board representative for the area.
• The Board shared that ESP began a formal preservation effort one year ago by hiring a well-known historic consultant to complete the nomination for the El Dorado School to the National Park Service for federal historic recognition.
• This nomination was expected to be heard by SHPO last Friday; however, it was not placed on the agenda.
• Will Green contacted Amy Crain at SHPO to inquire about the status of the petition. Amy is currently out of the office until next week.
• Shannon expressed strong interest in preserving the historic portion of the school and maintaining its architectural presence in the neighborhood. She is coordinating with other neighbors and plans to organize an effort to gather information and communicate the community’s position to decision-makers.

• Approval of Minutes
• Minutes from the October Board meeting were unanimously approved.

• Treasurer’s Report – Will Green
• Will Green provided a brief summary of current finances and referred the Board to his distributed handout for full details.

• Holiday Party – December 20, 2025
• The event will be held from 12:00–2:00pm at Lucid Winery, 1015 R Street, Sacramento.
• The Board agreed to invite 50 guests. The purpose is to thank supporters, reconnect with members, and introduce potential new members to ESP’s work.
• Nugget Market will provide the catered food. Items will be picked up by volunteers, as delivery is not available.
• Rose Luther will coordinate paper plates, napkins, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• The Board approved a total budget of $1,500, covering food, rental cost, and one case of wine.
• ESP membership information will be prepared and made available at the event, including enrollment and renewal slips.
• Set-up and clean-up volunteers include Rose Luther, Will Green, Martin Palomar, and Ellen Cochrane.
• Sandra Carter and her husband graciously volunteered to play music.

• Next Meeting
• Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

• Trash Dash – Sunday, November 23, 2025
• The upcoming Trash Dash will be led by Will Green.

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