2016-12-06 VHPS MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR VERNON HISTORIC
PRESERVATION SOCIETY MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016, IN COUNCIL CHAMBER OF
CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Davis, Woodruff-Perez Martinez, Ybarra, and Lopez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 10:35 a.m. by President Davis.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Secretary Maria Ayala announced that there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
President Davis announced that this was the time allotted for public comment, and inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council. The public will also be given
an opportunity to comment on matters on the posted agenda during Council deliberation.
No public comment provided. MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Regular Vernon Historic Preservation Society Meeting held
December 6, 2016
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Woodruff-Perez to approve all the minutes of the Regular
Vernon Historic Preservation Society Meeting held December 6, 2016. Motion carried, 5-0.
Davis: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes
Martinez: Yes
Ybarra: Yes
Lopez: Yes
NEW BUSINESS
2. California Historical Landmark No. 167 – La Mesa Battlefield Site
Recommendation
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December 6, 2016
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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.
Deputy City Clerk Matthew Ceballos reported on the proposed.
Joe Castillo, Representative of the Native Sons of the Golden West, provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
A dialogue ensued between staff and the Society Directors about language on the plaque and the
instillation plan for the new plaque. The dialogue continued to other areas in the City worthy of
historic preservation.
It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Ybarra to receive and file the presentation and to
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.
Motion carried, 5-0.
Davis: Yes
Woodruff-Perez: Yes
Martinez: Yes
Ybarra: Yes Lopez: Yes
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
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December 6, 2016
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d. Secretary
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Lopez 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.
Davis: Yes
Woodruff-Perez: Yes
Martinez: Yes Ybarra: Yes Lopez: Yes
With no further business, at 10:55 a.m., President Davis adjourned the meeting.
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Melissa Ybarra
President ATTEST:
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Maria E. Ayala Secretary