BOOK 23_1950-05-15 to 1952-04-21

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I' k' 288 'southbound traffic in entering E1 Camino Real obstructed view of approaching from �, , r.. r , , 4•.. Oak Avenue, in addition to no parking along the last 100 ft on Oak Avenue at El Morgan moved approval of Traffic Fact Finding Committee Camino Real. Councilman e recommendation, seconded by Councilman Jones and later wi rew the motion With p moved the consent of the second and after further discussion Councilman Spillers a that this be referred back to the Traffic Fact Finding Con, ittee for further, study 13th. Mrs. Swift and Mr. Cheatham appeared in re t at their meeting April 13 o this and did not think 20 ft was sufficient on El Camino Rea an rs. Swift stated they were not asking for 1001 on Oak. Police Chief stated if this was approved it could „ receive spot check enforcement. Motion carried. li,�i ! TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COMMITTEE REPORT ON LEFT TURNS AT BROADWAY AT ARGUELLO. Question of preventing left hand turns onto Arguello by motorists crossing the Southern Pacific tracks was studied and it appeared that a portable sign would not be prac- !'tical because of the added hazard it would create. The Police Department was +' planning on enforcing no left turns onto Arguello during peak hours as soon as ! I 'i the new traffic signals have been installed at Broadway and Main and at Middlefield and Main, thus releasing manpower for this purpose. Councilman Spillers moved report of committee be accepted, seconded by Councilman Jones. Administrative Assistant Miller stated the committee had considered the danger of hitting a sign a hazard to autos. Upon discussion Councilman Jones withdrew his second and motion was lost. Councilman Granger then moved that the sign be used during peak hours at ~ the discretion of proper authorities seconded b Councilman Herkner and carried. p P , Y TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION STOP SIGN ON FULTON AT JAMES) CHURCH CONSTRUCTION. Councilman Spillers offered resolution and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried on roll call. I RESTAURANT APPLICATION SPORT CLUB, HAROLD F. LUCHSINGER, A SIPIGNOLI, AUGUST L. TINGLEY I, 814 MAIN STREET. Councilman Spillers moved that permit be granted, seconded by Councilman Morgan. Mayor Britschgi thought the Board, of Equalization should be i; informed that the Council was not satisfied with the conditions under which bars y �l, were operating in this area, and suggested that the Council meet with representatives of the Board. On roll call vote Councilman Granger passed his vote, Councilman Herkner - Yes, and Jones - Yes, with protests, Councilman Morgan, Royer and Spillers Yes, and Mayor Britschgi - Yes, with the thought that something be done with the ' I - Board of Equalization, on the whole bar and restaurant situation. Motion carried. �i Councilman Morgan moved that the Board of Equalization be written a letter telling them the Council was not satisfied at all with their classification of restaurants + in bars and ask them for their requirements of restaurant classification in a bar, urant I' seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. �a' i #, '!,•! C11 ATTORNEY REPORT ON MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT. Mr. Currie had talked with several members of the District Attorney's staff but they were not familiar with the problem. Under the Mutual Aid Agreement request should come from the Count Fire Department to call �} Aj } the City Fire Department. y N,! CITY MANAGER REPORT ON MINIATURE TRAIN COMMUNITY PARK. This was left to Councilman Spillers, p , Recreation Committee to work out agreement with Mr. Layton, providing Mr. Layton pay all expenses of installation. Councilman Royer moved approval if DA