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21 Councilman Petersen moved to approve Minutes of Regular Monthly Study Meeting of June 13th, Minutes of Executive Session of June 13th (10:45 p.m.) Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 16th (11:00 A. M., Veterans Memorial Building) and Minutes of Adjourned REgular Meeting of June 17th (7:00 A. M., City Manager's Office) as mailed, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried. Mayor Herkner introduced two Foreign Exchange Students, Lois Faiga, from Durban, Republic of South Africa, and Peter Geneuss, of New Ulm, Bavaria, both having completed their school terms and returning to their native lands. Mayor Herkner on behalf of the Council presented both with letters addressed to their respective Mayors and Council of their home cities expressing hope other students would be sent under this program to continue benefits to be derived. Certificate of appointment was presented to Richard N. Schellen as City's Official Historian, a position which had been recommended by Council in view of City's Centennial program proposed for 1967. Mr. Lous Spadia, Manager of S.F. 49ers', proposed another scrimmage game by 49ers on July 30, proceeds to be donated to the youth recreation program. He related funds in sum of $7,000 had been turned over to City for this purpose from last two yearly games. Councilman Rosselli moved to accept Mr. Spadia's proposal for a scrimmage game on July 30th as proposed, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. MINUTE ORDER #66-138) Mayor Herkner presented Mr. Spadia with Certificate of Appreciation from Board of Trustees of National Recreation and Park Association for his outstanding con- tribution to recreation and park movements. Mr. Spadia acknowledged his grateful- ness on behalf of 49ers for the honor and expressed his trust they are contributing to welfare of community. In this respect, he stated he hoped to have a national magazine publicize on how both young and senior citizens are sharing quarters in the new 49er Building. Continued PUBLIC HEARING, Appeal of Ad Art from denial by the Building Department for Sign Permit for Gemco, 2485 El. Camino Real, declared open. It was noted this public hearing was continued from meeting of June 6th so that Council Sign Committee could study the matter further. Council Sign Committee recommends denial of the appeal since there is no variance provision in the existing Sign Ordinance. Mr. Lyn Elwood, representing Lucky Stores, stated their proposed Gemco Store is large in size, and needs to attract some 1,000 customers a day to insure its success; unique situation in this instance of having to place building at extreme rear of lot and need for a large sign so as not to be obscured by adjacent businesses. Mr. Elwood stated their effort to comply with City requirements and since failing, urged Council consider amendments which would permit their proposed sign. Councilman Keckley, Chairman of Sign Committee, stated Committee had reported to Council on fact Sign Ordinance provided no variances and that Sign Committee had recommended that Staff be directed to prepare an amendment which would cover not only Gemco but all other buildings with similar setbacks as felt similar situations would arise in the future.