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69 <br /> <br /> Ms. Scribner believed that illuminated or canned signs should <br />not be allowed in downtown. <br /> <br /> Mayor Mercer disagreed with Ms. Scribner's comments about <br />canned signs. He asked staff about the status of Mr. Philcox's <br />sign. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift indicated staff would process the application and <br />approve it. <br /> <br /> It was moved by Mr. Butler, and seconded by Ms. Mohr, that <br />Ordinance No. 1562 be introduced, to be read by title only and <br />waiving further reading thereof, approving the application to amend <br />Section 18.74,120 of the Municipal Code to allow on Main Street <br />retention of certain non-conforming signs which have attained an <br />"historical" or landmark significance and to allow directly <br />illuminated projecting signs on Main Street. <br /> <br />The roll call vote was as follows: <br />AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mohr, Tarver and Mayor Mercer <br />NOES: Councilmember Scribner <br />ABSENT: None <br />ABSTAIN: None <br /> <br />Item 6b <br />Qrdinance for Buildin~ Conservation and Earthquake Hazard Reduction <br />in Existinq Unreinforced Masonry Buildinus (SR92:220) <br /> <br /> Mr. Roush stated that Mr. Butler and Mayor Mercer would be <br />allowed to participate in this issue because the businesses in <br />which they have investments are not on the list of buildings <br />needing repair. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer declared the public hearing open on the <br />application. <br /> <br /> Peter MacDonald, President of the Chamber of Commerce, <br />indicated that the Chamber endorsed this ordinance and gave a <br />special thank you to staff and all those involved in this item. <br /> <br /> There being no further testimony, Mr. Mercer declared the <br />public hearing closed. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr commented that this item was under consideration for <br />a long time and started with a great concern and potential <br />objection from the business community. <br /> <br /> Mr. Butler believed that Gary Smith and his staff had done an <br />excellent job on this item. He felt this was an appropriate way to <br />handle this matter. <br /> <br />6/2/62 <br /> <br /> <br />