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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular Vernon Historic Preservation Society Meeting
Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 9:00 a.m.,
or as soon thereafter as the Industrial Development Authority
adjourns its meeting
Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
William J. Davis, President Yvette Woodruff-Perez, Vice President Luz Martinez, Director
Melissa Ybarra, Director
Leticia Lopez, Director
CALL TO ORDER
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT - At this time the public is encouraged to address the Board of Directors on any matter
that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Vernon Historic Preservation Society.
MINUTES – To be received and filed
1. Minutes of the Regular Vernon Historic Preservation Society Meeting held December 1, 2015
NEW BUSINESS
2. California Historical Landmark No. 167 – La Mesa Battlefield Site / / /
Vernon Historic Preservation Society Authority Agenda
December 6, 2016
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Recommendation A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15031, because the installation of a small concrete
pedestal and memorial plaque involves minor exterior construction with negligible or no expansion of use and
B. Receive and file a presentation on the Battle of La Mesa during the Mexican-American War to
be provided by the Native Sons of the Golden West; and
C. Recommend and request that City Council approve the manufacture and installation of a
memorial plaque, to be located in the City Hall courtyard, 4305 S. Santa Fe Avenue Vernon CA,
90058.
ELECTIONS
3. In accordance with Resolution No. VHPS-0017, Article VI, Section 2, of the Second Amended
and Restated Bylaws of the Vernon Historic Preservation Society, election of the following
officers to serve for the annual term of December 2016 through December 2017:
a. President
b. Vice President (Optional)
c. Chief Financial Officer d. Secretary
ORAL REPORTS
4. Brief reports on activities and other brief announcements and/or directives to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon, California, and on the City’s website, not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting set forth on
this agenda. Dated this 1st day of December 2016.
By: ________________________________ Maria E. Ayala
Secretary
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VERNON HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD DECEMBER 1, 2015, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Davis, Martinez, Ybarra, and Woodruff-Perez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 11:02 a.m. by President McCormick.
President McCormick announced that there are no changes to the agenda and announced that this
was the time allotted for public comment and inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to
address the Board. No one responded.
MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Special Vernon Historic Preservation Society Meeting held
December 9, 2014. It was moved by Davis and seconded by Woodruff-Perez to approve the above listed Minutes.
Motion carried, 5-0.
ELECTIONS
2. In accordance with Resolution No. VHPS-0017, Article VI, Section 2, of the Second
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Vernon Historic Preservation Society,
election of the following officers to serve for the annual term of December 2015
through December 2016: a. President
b. Vice President (Optional)
c. Chief Financial Officer
d. Secretary
/ / /
/ / /
/ / /
Vernon Historic Preservation Society
Regular Meeting Minutes
December 1, 2015
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It was moved Ybarra and seconded by Davis to elect the same officers and keep the status quo:
the President will remain the Mayor, the Vice President will remain the Mayor Pro-Tem, the Chief Financial Officer will remain the Finance Director, and the Secretary will remain the City Clerk. Motion carried, 5-0.
ORAL REPORTS
3. Brief reports on activities and other brief announcements and/or directives to staff.
Secretary Maria E. Ayala advised that a presentation on the City’s various agencies is
forthcoming and will be presented during a Council meeting,
With no further business, at 11:03 a.m., the meeting was adjourned.
________________________
William J. Davis
President
ATTEST:
____________________________
Maria E. Ayala
Secretary
RECEIVED
DEC 0 I 2016
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE STAFF REPORT
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
RECEIVED
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CITY ADMINISAAI()N
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RE:California Ilistorical Landmark No. 167 - La Mesa Battlelield Site
Recommendation
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from Califomia Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15031, because the installation of a
small concrete pedestal and memorial plaque involves minor exterior construction with
negligible or no expansion of use and
B. Receive and file a prcsentation on the Battle of La Mesa during the Mexican-American
War to be provided by the Native Sons of the Gol.den Wes\ and
C. Recommend and request that City Council approve the manufacture and installation of a
memoria.l plaque, to be located in the City Hall courtyard, 4305 S. Santa Fe Avenue Vemon
cA,90058.
Background
The City Clerk Depanment is recommending that the City place a historical plaque at Vemon City
Hall to replace Califomia Historical Landmark No. 167 which designates the La Mesa Battlefield
as a Califomia Historical Site. The original plaque, located at Downey and Exchange, went
missing in 2012.
The plaque will commemorate the La Mesa Battlefield and the historical significance of the
Mexican-American War. During the United States occupation of Califomia in the Mexican-
American War, La Mesa served as a campsite for the Californio forces under General Castro in
the summer of 1846. The last military encounter on the Califomia front was fought here on January
9, 1847, also known as the Battle of [.os Angeles.
The City proposes that the historical plaque be flush mounted on a small concrete pedestal upon
approval of the Califomia State Office of Historic Preservation. The City will contribute to the
December 6, 2016
Honorable Members of the Vernon Historical Preservation Society
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
OriginatorrMatthew Ceballm, Deputy City Clerk fi4C
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cost of procuring the historical plaque and pedestal. The plaque will include the City of Vernon
as a sponsor.
A public ceremony and dedication is tentatively scheduled for the fall of2017.
Fiscal Imoact
Not to exceed $30fl).00
Attachnrent(s)
None.
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