ACR 88: Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2017-09-07
This measure would designate a specified portion of State Route 1 in the County of San Luis Obispo as the Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.
This measure would designate a specified portion of State Route 1 in the County of San Luis Obispo as the Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.
This measure would designate a specified portion of State Route 1 in the County of San Luis Obispo as the Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.
This measure would designate a specified portion of State Route 1 in the County of San Luis Obispo as the Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway. The measure would also request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering the cost, to erect those signs.
WHEREAS, Charles I. Walter was born and raised on his parents large dairy ranch, which was located near the former United States Army Camp San Luis Obispo and where parts of the California Polytechnic State University now exist; and
WHEREAS, Charles I. Walters father immigrated from Switzerland and purchased the first 5,000 acres of his property in the County of San Luis Obispo to run a dairy ranch in the late 1880s, and later purchased an additional 3,000 acres adjacent to the ranch; and
WHEREAS, In 1923, Charles Carlos Walter passed away, leaving his wife, Mary, and his five children to take care of each other and the ranch, and in 1941, during World War II, the United States Government took over the ranch by eminent domain; and
WHEREAS, It was at this time that two of Charles Walters children, Charles I. Walter and his brother, Elmer Walter, started the Walter Brothers Construction Company, which specialized in the operation of heavy equipment and road construction; and
WHEREAS, After World War II, most of the ranch that was not still used by the United States Army was given to Cuesta College and the California Polytechnic State University, and a portion of the property is still called the Walter Ranch; and
WHEREAS, From that time, until his death in 1978, Charles I. Walter played a significant role in the construction of over 200 miles of freeway and expressway in the State of California, and most particularly, portions of State Route 1 in the County of San Luis Obispo; and
WHEREAS, Charles I. Walter was very involved in helping the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society, the Special Olympics, and other endeavors and was very generous with his time and resources throughout the county when needed; and
WHEREAS, As a county native and design professional, Charles I. Walter was involved for over 45 years with the physical environment of the County of San Luis Obispo, as well as with its documentation and the celebration of the countys history, and thus it is appropriate that a five-mile portion of State Route 1, which runs through the old Walter family ranch, be dedicated in his name; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Route 1 from Kansas Avenue (post mile 20.890) to Canet Road (post mile 25.580) in the County of San Luis Obispo as the Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Charles I. Walter was born and raised on his parents large dairy ranch, which was located near the former United States Army Camp San Luis Obispo and where parts of the California Polytechnic State University now exist; and
WHEREAS, Charles I. Walters father immigrated from Switzerland and purchased the first 5,000 acres of his property in the County of San Luis Obispo to run a dairy ranch in the late 1880s, and later purchased an additional 3,000 acres adjacent to the ranch; and
WHEREAS, In 1923, Charles Carlos Walter passed away, leaving his wife, Mary, and his five children to take care of each other and the ranch, and in 1941, during World War II, the United States Government took over the ranch by eminent domain; and
WHEREAS, It was at this time that two of Charles Walters children, Charles I. Walter and his brother, Elmer Walter, started the Walter Brothers Construction Company, which specialized in the operation of heavy equipment and road construction; and
WHEREAS, After World War II, most of the ranch that was not still used by the United States Army was given to Cuesta College and the California Polytechnic State University, and a portion of the property is still called the Walter Ranch; and
WHEREAS, From that time, until his death in 1978, Charles I. Walter played a significant role in the construction of over 200 miles of freeway and expressway in the State of California, and most particularly, portions of State Route 1 in the County of San Luis Obispo; and
WHEREAS, Charles I. Walter was very involved in helping the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society, the Special Olympics, and other endeavors and was very generous with his time and resources throughout the county when needed; and
WHEREAS, As a county native and design professional, Charles I. Walter was involved for over 45 years with the physical environment of the County of San Luis Obispo, as well as with its documentation and the celebration of the countys history, and thus it is appropriate that a five-mile portion of State Route 1, which runs through the old Walter family ranch, be dedicated in his name; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Route 1 from Kansas Avenue (post mile 20.890) to Canet Road (post mile 25.580) in the County of San Luis Obispo as the Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Charles I. Walter was born and raised on his parents large dairy ranch, which was located near the former United States Army Camp San Luis Obispo and where parts of the California Polytechnic State University now exist; and
WHEREAS, Charles I. Walters father immigrated from Switzerland and purchased the first 5,000 acres of his property in the County of San Luis Obispo to run a dairy ranch in the late 1880s, and later purchased an additional 3,000 acres adjacent to the ranch; and
WHEREAS, In 1923, Charles Carlos Walter passed away, leaving his wife, Mary, and his five children to take care of each other and the ranch, and in 1941, during World War II, the United States Government took over the ranch by eminent domain; and
WHEREAS, It was at this time that two of Charles Walters children, Charles I. Walter and his brother, Elmer Walter, started the Walter Brothers Construction Company, which specialized in the operation of heavy equipment and road construction; and
WHEREAS, After World War II, most of the ranch that was not still used by the United States Army was given to Cuesta College and the California Polytechnic State University, and a portion of the property is still called the Walter Ranch; and
WHEREAS, From that time, until his death in 1978, Charles I. Walter played a significant role in the construction of over 200 miles of freeway and expressway in the State of California, and most particularly, portions of State Route 1 in the County of San Luis Obispo; and
WHEREAS, Charles I. Walter was very involved in helping the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society, the Special Olympics, and other endeavors and was very generous with his time and resources throughout the county when needed; and
WHEREAS, As a county native and design professional, Charles I. Walter was involved for over 45 years with the physical environment of the County of San Luis Obispo, as well as with its documentation and the celebration of the countys history, and thus it is appropriate that a five-mile portion of State Route 1, which runs through the old Walter family ranch, be dedicated in his name; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Route 1 from Kansas Avenue (post mile 20.890) to Canet Road (post mile 25.580) in the County of San Luis Obispo as the Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Charles I. Walter was born and raised on his parents large dairy ranch, which was located near the former United States Army Camp San Luis Obispo and where parts of the California Polytechnic State University now exist; and
WHEREAS, Charles I. Walters father immigrated from Switzerland and purchased the first 5,000 acres of his property in the County of San Luis Obispo to run a dairy ranch in the late 1880s, and later purchased an additional 3,000 acres adjacent to the ranch; and
WHEREAS, In 1923, Charles Carlos Walter passed away, leaving his wife, Mary, and his five children to take care of each other and the ranch, and in 1941, during World War II, the United States Government took over the ranch by eminent domain; and
WHEREAS, It was at this time that two of Charles Walters children, Charles I. Walter and his brother, Elmer Walter, started the Walter Brothers Construction Company, which specialized in the operation of heavy equipment and road construction; and
WHEREAS, After World War II, most of the ranch that was not still used by the United States Army was given to Cuesta College and the California Polytechnic State University and a portion of the property is still called the Walter Ranch; and
WHEREAS, From that time, until his death in 1978, Charles I. Walter played a significant role in the construction of over 200 miles of freeway and expressway in the State of California, and most particularly, portions of State Route 1 in the County of San Luis Obispo; and
WHEREAS, Charles I. Walter was very involved in helping the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society, the Special Olympics, and other endeavors and was very generous with his time and resources throughout the county when needed; and
WHEREAS, As a county native and design professional, Charles I. Walter was involved for over 45 years with the physical environment of the County of San Luis Obispo, as well as with its documentation and the celebration of the countys history, and thus it is appropriate that a five-mile portion of State Route 1, which runs through the old Walter family ranch, be dedicated in his name; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Route 1 from Kansas Avenue (post mile 20.890) to Canet Road (post mile 25.580) in the County of San Luis Obispo as the Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Status
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| Sep 7, 2017 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 140, Statutes of 2017. |
| Sep 7, 2017 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 10 a.m. |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Aug 24, 2017 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug 24, 2017 | Adopted and to Assembly. |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar. |
| Aug 21, 2017 | From committee: Be placed on second reading file pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to consent calendar. |
| Jul 13, 2017 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jul 12, 2017 | From committee: Amend, and be adopted as amended, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 11). |
| Jul 6, 2017 | Re-referred to Com. on T. & H. |
| Jun 29, 2017 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 2406.) |
| Jun 27, 2017 | From committee: Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (June 26). |
| May 8, 2017 | Referred to Com. on TRANS. |
| May 5, 2017 | From printer. |
| May 4, 2017 | Introduced. To print. |
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Date
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Aug 31, 2017 | ACR 88 CUNNINGHAM Concurrence in Senate Amendments | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Aug 24, 2017 | Consent Calendar 2nd ACR88 | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Jul 11, 2017 | Be adopted as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar | Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Housing |
Passed |
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| Jun 29, 2017 | ACR 88 CUNNINGHAM Consent Calendar Second Day | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Jun 26, 2017 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation |
Passed |
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Positions by individuals are not included.
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| 38 individuals | ** Support | Jul 6, 2017 |
| katcho achadjian, assemblyman | ** Support | Jul 6, 2017 |
| San Luis Obispo Council of Governments | ** Support | Jul 6, 2017 |
| walter brothers construction co., inc. | ** Support | Jul 6, 2017 |
CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS
CSA1 Bill Id:ACR 88
Author:(Cunningham)
As Amended Ver:July 13, 2017
Majority vote
ASSEMBLY: | 74-0 | (June 29, 2017) | SENATE: | 38-0 | (August 24, 2017) |
Original Committee Reference: TRANS.
SUMMARY: Designates a portion of State Route (SR) 1 in San Luis Obispo County the "Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway."
The Senate amendments add a co-author.
EXISTING LAW: Assigns the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways. This includes the installation and maintenance of highway signs.
AS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY, this resolution:
- Recounted the life and accomplishments of Mr. Charles I. Walter, a design professional who played a significant role in the construction of over 200 miles of freeway and expressway in California, most particularly, portions of SR 1 in San Luis Obispo County.
- Designated a portion of SR 1, between Kansas Avenue and Canet Road, in San Luis Obispo County the "Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway."
- Requested that Caltrans determine the cost of appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing the special designation and, upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.
FISCAL EFFECT: According to the Senate Appropriations Committee, pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8, negligible state costs.
COMMENTS: Charles I. Walter was the son of a Swiss immigrant who settled in San Luis Obispo County. Mr. Walter and his brother, Elmer Walter, later started the Walter Brothers Construction Company that specialized in heavy equipment operation and road construction. In addition to his work associated with constructing portions of the freeway and expressway system, Mr. Walter was involved in the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society as well as the Special Olympics. The highway designation honors Mr. Walter for his over 45-year involvement with the physical environment of the San Luis Obispo County, as well as with its documentation and the celebration of its history.
Analysis Prepared by: Janet Dawson / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093 FN: 0001372
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CONSENT
Bill No: ACR 88
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SENATE TRANS. & HOUSING COMMITTEE: 11-0, 7/11/17
AYES: Beall, Cannella, Allen, Atkins, Gaines, McGuire, Mendoza, Morrell, Roth, Vidak, Wiener
NO VOTE RECORDED: Skinner, Wieckowski
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 74-0, 6/29/17 (Consent) - See last page for vote
DIGEST:
This resolution designates a portion of State Route 1 in the county of San Luis Obispo as the Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway.
ANALYSIS: This resolution designates State Route 1 from Kansas Avenue to Canet Road in the county of San Luis Obispo as the Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway. The Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs and, upon receiving sufficient donations from non- state sources, to erect those signs.
Background
Mr. Walter. Charles I. Walter was born and raised near the former United States Army Camp San Luis Obispo, where parts of the California Polytechnic State University now exist. Charles I. Walter and his brother started the Walter Brothers Construction Company, which played a significant role in the construction of over 200 miles of freeway and expressway in the State of California, including portions of Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo County. Mr. Walters was very involved with the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society, the Special Olympics, and other local endeavors.
Comments
Purpose. The purpose of this resolution is to honor the life and service of Charles I. Walter.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Local: No
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/23/17)
None received
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 74-0, 6/29/17
AYES: Acosta, Aguiar-Curry, Travis Allen, Arambula, Baker, Berman, Bigelow, Bloom, Bocanegra, Bonta, Burke, Caballero, Cervantes, Chau, Chávez, Chen, Chiu, Choi, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Cunningham, Dababneh, Dahle, Daly, Eggman, Flora, Frazier, Friedman, Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gipson, Gloria, Gomez, Gonzalez Fletcher, Grayson, Harper, Holden, Irwin, Jones-Sawyer, Kalra, Kiley, Lackey, Levine, Limón, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Muratsuchi, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Patterson, Quirk, Quirk-Silva, Reyes, Ridley-Thomas, Rodriguez, Rubio, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Voepel, Waldron, Rendon
NO VOTE RECORDED: Brough, Calderon, Fong, Gray, Weber, Wood
8/23/17 15:51:46
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING
Senator Jim Beall, Chair
2017 - 2018 Regular
Bill No: Hearing Date: 7/11/2017
Author: | Cunningham | ||
Version: | 7/5/2017 | ||
Urgency: | No | Fiscal: | Yes |
Consultant: | Randy Chinn | ||
SUBJECT:
DIGEST: This resolution designates a portion of State Route 1 in the county of San Luis Obispo as the Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway.
ANALYSIS:
The committee has adopted a policy regarding the naming of state highways or structures. Under the policy, the committee will consider only those resolutions that meet all of the following criteria:
- The person being honored must have provided extraordinary public service or some exemplary contribution to the public good and have a connection to the community where the highway or structure is located.
- The person being honored must be deceased.
- The naming must be done without cost to the state. Costs for signs and plaques must be paid by local or private sources.
- The author or co-author of the resolution must represent the district in which the facility is located, and the resolution must identify the specific highway segment or structure being named.
- The segment of highway being named must not exceed five miles in length.
- The proposed designation must reflect a community consensus and be without local opposition.
- The proposed designation may not supersede an existing designation unless the sponsor can document that a good faith effort has uncovered no opposition to rescinding the prior designation.
This resolution designates State Route 1 from Kansas Avenue to Canet Road in the county of San Luis Obispo as the Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway. The Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs and, upon receiving sufficient donations from non- state sources, to erect those signs.
COMMENTS:
- Purpose. The purpose of this resolution is to honor the life and service of Charles I. Walter.
- Background on Mr. Walter. Charles I. Walter was born and raised near the former United States Army Camp San Luis Obispo, where parts of the California Polytechnic State University now exist. Charles I. Walter and his brother started the Walter Brothers Construction Company, which played a significant role in the construction of over 200 miles of freeway and expressway in the State of California, including portions of Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo County. Mr. Walters was very involved with the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society, the Special Olympics, and other local endeavors.
- Consistent with committee policy. This resolution is consistent with the provisions of the committee’s policy on highway designation.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No
POSITIONS: (Communicated to the committee before noon on Wednesday,
July 5, 2017.)
SUPPORT:
San Luis Obispo County Supervisors Bruce Gibson and Adam Hill
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
State of California Military Department Headquarters, Camp San Luis Obispo
Walter Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
Katcho Achadjian, Assemblyman (ret.)
38 individuals
OPPOSITION:
None received.
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Date of Hearing: June 26, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Jim Frazier, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 88 (
Author:Cunningham) – As Introduced Ver:May 4, 2017
SUBJECT: Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway
SUMMARY: Designates a portion of State Route (SR) 1 in San Luis Obispo County the "Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway." Specifically, this resolution:
- Recounts the life and accomplishments of Mr. Charles I. Walter, a design professional who played a significant role in the construction of over 200 miles of freeway and expressway in California, most particularly, portions of SR 1 in San Luis Obispo County.
- Designates a portion of SR 1, between Kansas Avenue and Canet Road, in San Luis Obispo County the "Charles I. Walter Memorial Highway."
- Requests that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) determine the cost of appropriate signs, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system, showing the special designation and, upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.
EXISTING LAW: Assigns Caltrans the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways. This includes the installation and maintenance of highway signs.
FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown, but the resolution requests that Caltrans only erect the appropriate signage upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering the cost.
COMMENTS: Charles I. Walter was the son of a Swiss immigrant who settled in San Luis Obispo County. Mr. Walter and his brother, Elmer Walter, later started the Walter Brothers Construction Company that specialized in heavy equipment operation and road construction. In addition to his work associated with constructing portions of the freeway and expressway system, Mr. Walter was involved in the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society as well as the Special Olympics. The highway designation honors Mr. Walter for his over 45-year involvement with the physical environment of the San Luis Obispo County, as well as with its documentation and the celebration of its history.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Janet Dawson / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093
Bill Author
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