2017-12-05 VHPS MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR VERNON HISTORIC
PRESERVATION SOCIETY MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017, IN COUNCIL CHAMBER OF
CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ybarra, Woodruff-Perez, Davis, Martinez, and Lopez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 12:31 p.m. by President Ybarra.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Maria Ayala announced there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
President Ybarra announced that this was the time allotted for public comment, and inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to address the Board. The public will also be given an
opportunity to comment on matters on the posted agenda during Board deliberation.
No public comment provided. MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Regular Vernon Historic Preservation Society Meeting held
December 6, 2016
No public comment was provided.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Martinez to approve all the minutes of the Regular Vernon
Historic Preservation Society Meeting held December 6, 2016. Motion carried, 5-0.
Ybarra: Yes
Woodruff-Perez: Yes
Davis: Yes
Martinez: Yes Lopez: Yes
NEW BUSINESS
2. Agreement to Terminate the Historic Building Preservation Agreement Recommendation
A. Find that Terminating the Historic Building Preservation Agreement does not constitute a “project” pursuant to section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), because it constitutes an
administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to
the environment; and even if the execution of the proposed agreement did constitute
a project, it would be exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Approve an Agreement to Terminate the Historic Building Preservation Agreement
dated January 1, 2003.
Secretary Maria Ayala reported on the proposed.
No public comment was provided.
Regular Vernon Historic Preservation Society Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2017
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It was moved by Davis and seconded by Woodruff-Perez to approve t an Agreement to Terminate
the Historic Building Preservation Agreement dated January 1, 2003. Motion carried, 5-0.
Ybarra: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Davis: Yes
Martinez: Yes
Lopez: Yes
3. Dissolution of the Vernon Historic Preservation Society Recommendation
A. Find that the dissolution of the Vernon Historic Preservation Society does not constitute a “project” pursuant to section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), because it constitutes an
administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to
the environment; and even if the adoption of the proposed resolution did constitute
a project, it would be exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Dissolve the Vernon Historic Preservation Society; and
C. Direct staff to prepare a Certificate of Dissolution and proceed with the necessary steps to conclude any business of the Vernon Historic Preservation Society.
Secretary Ayala reported on the proposed.
No public comment was provided.
It was moved by Woodruff-Perez and seconded by Lopez to dissolve the Vernon Historic
Preservation Society and direct staff to prepare a Certificate of Dissolution and proceed with the
necessary steps to conclude any business of the Vernon Historic Preservation Society. Motion carried, 5-0.
Ybarra: Yes
Woodruff-Perez: Yes
Davis: Yes Martinez: Yes Lopez: Yes
ORAL REPORTS
4. Brief reports on activities and other brief announcements and/or directives to staff.
Secretary Ayala provided a brief update on the Battle of La Mesa Plaque being re-installed.
With no further business, at 12:37 p.m., President Ybarra adjourned the meeting.
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Melissa Ybarra President ATTEST:
_________________________ Maria E. Ayala Secretary