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72 approved at this time, but was included because such authorization will eventually be necessary. The motion carried by majority voice vote, Councilman Henderson voting "No. " (MINUTE ORDER NO. 75-136) (The Council recessed from 8 .35 to 8 :45 p .m. ) I Installation of stop signs and various related pavement markings at intersections City Manager Pales referred to his report of July 11 , 1975 regarding installation of new stop signs at various loca- tions and attaching report from the Director of Public Works, dated June 12 . MOTION : Title having been read, Councilman Barrett in- troduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Councilman Norris, its adoption : RESOLUTION NO . 7441 ESTABLISHING AND DECLARING DESIGNATED ENTRANCES TO DESIGNATED INTERSECTIONS TO BE STOP ENTRANCES In response to question, Director of Public Works Pusich advised with regard to comment in the first paragraph on the second page of his report that while the PG&E poles on Canyon Road do create an obstacle which cou] d be a hazard to motorists, the poles were there first, and the City believes the intersections can be made safe through the use of stop signs and marked pavement . Mr. Pusich advised that if the Traffic Engineer believes the hazards cannot be corrected, the City can ask to have the poles set back . Mr. Pusich advised further that if the road were to be improved, then consideration would automatically be given to removal of the poles from their present location. City Attorney Schricker asked that the Director of Public Works transmit a copy of his report to the Pacific Gas & Electric Company calling attention to the recognition by the Traffic Engineer that the poles on Canyon Road may create obstacles. (Memo 7/15/75) In further response to question, Mr Pusich advised that with regard to paragraph 7. on page 3 of his report, that his office and the attorney ' s office are pursuing the matter of unsafe conditions arising from heavy over- growth of bushes with the property owner. Mr. Pusich stated that the situation will be corrected . Discussion followed concerning the extent to which traffic safety is dependent upon responsible drivers; the impos- sibility of preventing all accidents caused by reckless driving, and the fact that many of the accidents on certain roads involve only one vehicle whose speeding or otherwise irresponsible driver ran into some station- ary object. The resolution was adopted unanimously by roll call vote . -4- Reg.Mtg. 7/14/75