HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1991, C-6 - DESIGNATION OF THE CALIFORNIA SYCAMORE AS THE OFFICIAL TREE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO �II p MEETING DATE;
QII� 1Ijj city O� San LUIS OBISPO NOVEMBER 19, 1991
GINQ COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEM NUMBER
FROM:
Tree Committee
PREPARED BY:
David F. Romero, Public Works Director
SUBJECT:
Designation of the California Sycamore as the official tree of the
City of San Luis Obispo
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution establishing the California Sycamore as the official
tree of the City of San Luis Obispo.
DISCUSSION:
The San Luis Obispo Tree Committee has requested that the City
designate the California Sycamore as our City tree. The Committee
feels that the tree has played a significant role in San Luis Obispo's
history. It was on this tree that Father Junipero Serra hung his bell
on September 1, 1772 and then conducted the founding mass for our
mission. This tree is a proven survivor in the area and is currently
used almost exclusively at all bridge crossings within the city due to
its ability to thrive under varying conditions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Attachments: resolution
Tree Committee letter to Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. (1991 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO DESIGNATING THE CALIFORNIA
SYCAMORE AS THE OFFICIAL TREE OF THE
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Tree Committee feels that the
California Sycamore Tree has played a significant role in San
Luis Obispo's history; and
WHEREAS, the California Sycamore Tree is a proven survivor
in the area and is currently used almost exclusively at all
bridge crossings within the city due to its ability to thrive
under varying conditions.
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Tree Committee has requested
that the City of San Luis Obispo designate the California
Sycamore Tree as the official tree of the City of San Luis
Obispo; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of San Luis Obispo designates the California Sycamore as the
official tree of the City of San Luis Obispo.
Upon motion of , seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was adopted this day of ,
1991.
Mayor Ron Dunin
ATTEST:
Pamela Voges, City Clerk
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October 29, 1991
Dear Mayor Dunin:
The San Luis Obispo Tree Committee respectfully requests that the
City Council designate the California Sycamore as our city tree.
The sycamore has historical significance because it is the tree
from which Father Junipero Serra hung a bell on September 1, 1772
to attract the Chumash Indians and conducted the founding mass
for our mission.
Many fine specimens of the California Sycamore grow along the
creeks of San Luis Obispo. It is a species that appears on the
recommended tree list for our city and it has done well when
planted in moist areas.
If the Council agrees with this request, it would make good
publicity for the 1992 Arbor Day celebration.
Sincerely,
Howard C. Brown, Chairman
San Luis Obispo Tree Committee
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