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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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East Sacramento Preservation – Board Meeting Minutes

Posted on 10/10/2025 by admin

East Sacramento Preservation – Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – 7:00-8:00 PM
Location: The Alhambra Room, Clunie Community Center, 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816

1) Approval of Minutes
The last ESP Board Meeting minutes were approved. Motioned by Ellen Cochrane and seconded by Sandra Carter.

2) Treasurer’s Report – Will Green
Will Green presented a detailed Treasurer’s Report, outlining ESP’s expenditures and income for the prior month.

3) TV Installation – Ellen Cochrane
The TV installation in the Alhambra Room has been completed. East Sacramento Preservation was pleased to donate this to the community.

4) Phoebe Hearst Elementary School Sign – Will Green
The ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for October 14, 2026, has been postponed pending SMUD inspection. An update will be provided at the next meeting.

5) ESP Scholarship Plan – Cindy Oropeza
Cindy Oropeza updated the Board on the East Sacramento Preservation Scholarship Plan. The following items were discussed and clarified:

  • What award is the scholarship offering? TBD based on fundraising.
  • Are UMOJA students the only recipients? Yes, at this time.
  • Who is responsible for managing the account statements? The Scholarship Committee and the Treasurer.
  • Who is responsible for fundraising? The Scholarship Committee, with all Board Members encouraged to assist.
  • How much will be awarded each year? TBD.
  • When will the scholarship be presented? At graduation in June.
  • How much is needed to start the Fidelity account? $1.
  • When will the account be established? Once the Board signs the paperwork, the Scholarship Committee can initiate the process, which should take a few weeks.

6) Transfer of Funds Documents – Ellen Cochrane
The necessary documents to invest the scholarship funds were reviewed and signed by all Board Members.

7) Next Meeting – Martin Palomar
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The meeting will begin at 6:30. There will be no December meeting. Instead, ESP will hold a holiday celebration to honor all active members and contributors who supported East Sacramento Preservation throughout the year.

8) Trash Dash – Will Green
The next Trash Dash will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025 (correction from the agenda date).

9) ReLeaf Program – Rose Luther
Rose Luther reported on research into the ReLeaf Program. ESP will join for a $50 membership, which could open liaison opportunities with agencies, schools, and individuals concerned with Sacramento’s tree canopy. ESP will also explore partnering with the Sacramento Tree Foundation.

10) Lucid Winery – Rose Luther
(Information to be presented at the next meeting.)

11) Rebuilding ESP Membership – Rose Luther
Discussion was held regarding ways to rebuild active membership. Ideas included holding a spring presentation focused on trees, transportation, and the growing use of electric bicycles in Sacramento, including those managed through city contracts.

12) Donations to Non-Profit Organizations – Rose Luther
This item was tabled and will be discussed at the next meeting.

Meeting Adjourned.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:30

Recorded by: Ellen Cochrane, Secretary
Approved by: Martín Palomar, President

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