R 3649
RESOLUTION NO. 3649
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE SUPPORTING NOMINATION OF THE
LOOMIS COMPLEX AT 415 EAST BRANCH STREET TO THE
CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORIC RESOURCES
WHEREAS, the Loomis family is a pioneer family that has contributed
significantly to the agricultural and cultural heritage of the City of Arroyo Grande.
WHEREAS, the Loomis Complex, located at 415 East Branch Street, includes
buildings commonly known as the Loomis Family Home, the E.C. Loomis and
Son Warehouse and Hildie's House; and
WHEREAS, the Loomis Family Home was built in 1880; and
WHEREAS, the E.C. Loomis and Son Warehouse was built in 1910, has been
used as a feed/ranch supply store continuously for over 90 years and has
contributed to the economic vitality of Arroyo Grande; and
WHEREAS, Hildie's House was built in 1932 and is still in use today; and
WHEREAS, the Loomis Complex has historical significance to the City of Arroyo
Grande; and
WHEREAS, the Loomis Complex is located in close proximity to the "City-As-
Museum" program operated by the South County Historical Society and including
the following historically significant structures:
1. The Heritage House History Museum located on South Mason Street; and
2. The Santa Manuella Schoolhouse located on Short Street; and
3. The I.O.O.F. Odd Fellows Hall located on Bridge Street; and
4. The Paulding History House located on Crown Hill; and
5. The Swinging Bridge across Arroyo Grande Creek at Short Street, and
WHEREAS, the Loomis Complex adjoins the Village area and provides an easily
accessible and complimentary property for public education and enjoyment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Arroyo Grande supports and recommends approval of the application made by
Preserve The Village to the State Historical Resources Commission nominating
the Loomis Complex to the California Register of Historic Resources.
RESOLUTION NO. 3649
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On motion by Council Member Dickens, seconded by Council Member Costello,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Dickens, Costello, and Mayor Ferrara
NOES: Council Members Runels and Lubin
ABSENT: None
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 28th day of January,
2003.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3649
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ATTEST:
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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S . ~AMS, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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TIM, Y J. EL, CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO. 3649
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, Director of Administrative Services/Deputy City Clerk of
the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do
hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that Resolution No. 3649 is a true, full,
and correct copy of said Resolution passed and adopted at a special meeting of
the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 28th day of January, 2003.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 31st
day of January, 2003.
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RE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/
DEPUTY CITY CLERK