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The following contractor registration was approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones,
seconded by J. Barry Smith:
Varian Electric Shop - Class "F" - Electrical Contractor
Mayor Lucksinger appointed Councilman Kenneth W. Jones and Councilman Dr. J. Barry Smith
to study the present Council policy regarding sewer extensions to newly annexed areas;
also to recommend changes if any.
Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the Council regarding the new Corporation
Yard, which is being improved by the City on Emily Street, and he recommended to the
Council that the present lease with Southern Pacific Company for storage space at the end
of Buchon Street be cancelled, as the new yard will have adequate area for storage of
supplies. This request was referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the necessary
documents for termination of the lease with Southern Pacific Company.
Councilman Nels Beck asked if it were possible to store the Historical Society's ancient
streetcar in the new Corporation Yard as it is now parked out in the open and could be
damaged by vandals or the weather. Mr. David Romero, City Engineer, was requested to
investigate to see whether any space would be available for the storage of said streetcar.
Mayor Lucksinger asked the Traffic Committee to investigate the possibility of opening
Andrew Street from San Luis Drive to Monterey Street as it is a temporary expedient
during the construction of Johnson Avenue Underpass, which will throwgh substantial
amount of traffic on San Luis Drive and California Blvd.
Councilman Nels Beck asked the Council's permission to leave the State for 30 days for a
vacation. The request was approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry
Smith.
Councilman,Dr. J. Barry Smith asked if the City had ever made a study of street renaming
so that streets going in the same direction would have the same name and continuous
numbering. He had in mind namely, Chorro - Mt. Pleasanton - Old Morro Road. After some
discussion, Flavor Lucksinger appointed Councilman Smith to set up a committee to in-
vestigate the possibility of renaming certain streets to avoid confusion and also to
straighten out the numbering on these.streets. Vir. Smith was authorized to use any and
all departments of the City to get this survey underway.
Mr. Phil Porter thanked the Council on behalf of himself and Kiwanis Club for the
certificate received for the Whale Rock Project.
On motion of Kenneth Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith, the meeting adjourned.
Approved this day of , 1957.
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JUNE 39 1957 - 7:30 P.M. - City Hall
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Fred H. Lucksinger presiding.
Pledge
Invocation by the Rev. Francis Read of St. Stephens Episcopal Church.
Roll Call:
Present: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, J. Barry Smith, Richard G. Sleight, Fred H.
Lucksinger
Absent: None
The minutes of the meeting of May 20, 1957 were approved as presented.
The claims against the City for the month of June, 1957 were ordered paid, subject to the
approval of the Administrative Officer, on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by
Nels Beck.
On motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith, Richard G. Sleight was appointed
as Councilman to complete the unexpired term of Lowell E. Christie, who resigned.
Resolution No. 221 (1957 Series) A Resolution Increasing the 1956 -57 Budget was passed
and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
At this time, Mr. Ed Atkinson, representing the American Legion Post No. 66 of San Luis
Obispo, appeared before the City Council and invited the Mayor and the Councilmen to be
guests of the American Legion Post on June 22, 1957 for the installation of officers of
the Post. This is a special occasion as it will mark the first time that a State
Commander of the American Legion has ever visited this City and he will preside at the
installation of officers. Also many other Posts in the County and in Northern Santa
Barbara County will be present to take part, and they would like the Mayor and Councilmen
and wives to attend as their guests.
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AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT:INone
Resolution No. 223 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Construction from Central California Conference Association of the Seventh -
Day Adventists was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J.
Barry Smith by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 224 1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Construction from the San Luis Obispo City Schools was passed and adopted
on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth ?W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(Resolution No. 225 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Construction from the San Luis Obispo City Schools was passed and adopted
on :notion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll call vote.. k
' AYES: Nels Beck Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
OES: None
ABSENT: None
olution No. 226 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
itary Sewer Construction f ro m the San Luis Obispo City Schools was passed and adopted
motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll call vote:
kYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
VOES: None
%BSEMT: None
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COMMUNICATIONS
1. Comm. from Division of Highways, Department of Public Works, State of California,
approving the inclusion of Laurel Lane in the City's major street system was ordered
received and filed.
2. Comm. from Division of Highways, Department of Public ?Works, State of California,
regarding two signs that have been erected on the State Right -of -way at the intersection
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of Santa Rosa and Foothill Blvd. was ordered held over.
3. Comm. from the Chamber of Commerce recommending the adoption of a one -way street system
for the downtown area of San Luis Obispo was ordered received and filed on motion of
Nels Beck, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones.
4. Comm. from the I.D.E.S. :call Association requesting to hold
permission a religi6us=
procession on June 9, 1957 was approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J.
Barry Smith with the request that this organization coordinate their parade with the
Cit,r Police Department.
5. Comm. from the I.S.T. Association requesting permission to hold a religious procession
on June 16, 1957 was approved on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard G.
Sleight with the request that this organization coordinate their parade with the City
Police Department.
6. Comm. from F. Paul Rich requesting that his deposit for inspection fees for Tract 4 94
be transferred to Tract Y107. The request was approved on motion of J. Barry Smith,
seconded by Kenneth W. Jones.
7. Comm. from Miusic Department of Cal Poly thanking the City Council for the use of
Mitchell Park for their annual concert held in May, 1957 was ordered received and filed
on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck.
8. Comm. from 0. R. Johnson and Bertie J. Johnson offering 1810 feet of land to be used
as street right -of -way and would be accepted by the City in their existing condition as
a city street. This was ordered held over for Council study.
9. Comm. from Pacific Gas and Electric Company notifying the City of San Luis Obispo that
one 4000 lumen street light was installed at the corner of Grove and Higuera Sts. in
March, 1957, was ordered received and filed.
Complaint for in'Junction of Harvey V. Guttry, Jr. vs. City of San Luis Obispo for allowing
rain water to go on their property was referred to the City Attorney.
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The following contractor's registration application was approved on motion of Kenneth W.
Jones, seconded by Nels Beck:
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Joseph L. Tancredy, Tancredy Co. - Class ''F" - Plumbingi_& Heating
Council adoption of easements for Johnson Avenue Sewer District and Johnson Avenue Underpass
and various road easements within the City of San Luis Obispo.
Resolution No. 222 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Construction from Hans L. Mager was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth
W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT:INone
Resolution No. 223 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Construction from Central California Conference Association of the Seventh -
Day Adventists was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J.
Barry Smith by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 224 1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Construction from the San Luis Obispo City Schools was passed and adopted
on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth ?W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(Resolution No. 225 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Construction from the San Luis Obispo City Schools was passed and adopted
on :notion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll call vote.. k
' AYES: Nels Beck Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
OES: None
ABSENT: None
olution No. 226 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
itary Sewer Construction f ro m the San Luis Obispo City Schools was passed and adopted
motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll call vote:
kYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
VOES: None
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(Resolution No. 227 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for Street,
Sewer, Water and Other Utility Purposes from Albert Nelson was passed and adopted on motion
of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 228 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Construction from Arthur E. Collet and Annie C. Collet was passed and
adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No..229 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Construction from Corley C. Fry was passed and adopted on motion of
Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOFS: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 230 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Construction from Charles E. & Merton E. Freeman was passed and adopted
on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll hall
vote:
AYES: 'gels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 231 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Construction from H. L. Goforth was passed and adopted on motion of
Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
(ABSENT: None
(Resolution No. 232 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Construction from Bertie J. Johnson was passed and adopted on motion of
Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry-Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 233 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for Street,
Purposes from Felix 0. and Icy Justus was passed and adopted on motion of nenneth W. Jones,
seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 234 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easement for
Storm Drain Construction and Operation from Felix 0. and Icy Justus was passed and adopted
on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 235 (1957 Series) A Resolution to Accept and Record an Easementfor
Street, Sewer, Water and Similar Public Purposes from San Luis Obispo City Schools was
passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
OLD BUSINESS
1. Report of Traffic Committee:
a) The following recommendations of the Traffic Committee were approved by the Council
by the following resolution:
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Resolution No. 236 (1957 Series) A Resolution Establishing Parking Zones was passed and
adopted on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones by the Following roll call
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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b) The following recommendations of the Traffic Committee were approved by the
Council by the following resolution:
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Resolution No. 237 (1957 Series) A Resolution Establishing Stop Signs on Pacific at
Essex and on Breck at Johnson, and Eliminating Sign on Broad at Lincoln, was passed
and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded'by Richard G. Sleight by the following y,
roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
c) The following . report of the Traffic Committee was approved by the Council and
referred to Richard Miller, Administrative Officer, for action:
57 -6 -4T. The Committee has noticed a number of signs pointing to the Old
Mission which were originally installed by the Auto Club of Southern .California
and which are in an unsightly condition. It is requested that the committee be
authorized to write the Auto Club and ask that they see what can be done about
placing these signs in a more satisfactory condition as to appearance,
whether this takes replacement, maintenance, or some other solution to the
problem.
d) The following report and recommendation of the Traffic Committee was approved
by the Council:
57 -6 -5T. We have been contacted by the Historical Society in regard to the
installation of five directional signs for the museum. We have gone over
their suggested locations and feel that they are very good. However, we
would like to suggest that the signs which have been purchased by the
Historical Society be installed with city forces so that we may place them so as
to conform with our regular pattern for installation of such signs. The
suggested locations are at the corner of Peach and Broad coming off the
freeway, east and west bound on Higuera at Broad, south bound on Chorro at
Monterey, and east bound on Monterey at Chorro.
e) The following reports of the Traffic Committee were approved by the Council and
referred to the Engineering Dept. for action:
57 -6 -9T: A hedge has been noticed on the southwest corner of Buchon and
Broad which obstructs traffic visibility. If the Council has no objection,
the Engineering Dept. will proceed under the ordinance to eliminate this
hazard by having the hedge trimmed down to three feet in height.
57- 6 -10T. A similar condition has been noted at the southwest corner of
Lawrence and Broad and again, if the Council has no objections, the
Engineering Dept. will go through the necessary procedures outlined to
eliminate this hazard.
f) The following recommendations of the Traffic Committee were ordered held over for
review by the Traffic Committee and for comments by the school authorities in the areas
concerned:
57- 6 -11T. For some time, there has existed at the corner of Sydney and Augusta
an unorthodox stop sign pattern stepping traffic at right angles which has
evidently worked satisfactorily;;, probably because of the relatively undeveloped
condition on Augusta Street. However, with increasing development and traffic
on Augusta, it is felt that the stop sign pattern should be changed to eliminate
the stop sign on Sydney stopping westbound traffic at Augusta and placing
an additional stop sign.on Augusta stopping southbound traffic on Augusta at
Sydney. At the same time, we would plan to install a "slow" marking on the
pavement coming.down the hill on Sydney.
57- 6 -13T. For some time the Traffic Committee has been studying the inter-
section of Toro and Peach which is now a four way stop intersection. It is
felt that this should be changed to conform with other city intersections
by eliminating the stops on Toro at Peach, and by installing yellow
crosswalk markings to indicate the nearness of the Frement School.
g) The following recommendation of the Traffic Committee was approved by the Council
by the following resolution:
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Resolution No. 238 (1957 Series) A Resolution Establishing a No Parking Zone in Front
of-the County Health Department Headquarters on Johnson Avenue was passed and adopted
on motion of Nels Beck, seconded by J. Barry Smith by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
h) The following recommendation of the Traffic Committee was ordered held over for
further study by the Council and the Traffic Committee:
57- 6 -16T. In June, 1955, the Department of Public Works was authorized by
the Council after a Traffic Committee recommendation to install no parking
signs on the southwest side of Chorro between Monterey and Palm, with Sundays
and holidays excepted. The Department was also to remove the existing red
zone at that location, since it was intended to allow churchgoers to park
on this side of the street on Sunday mornings. The red zone was never
eliminated, however, and the Police Dept. has had a few inquiries as to why
we allow parking in a red zone, since red indicates no parking under the
state vehicle code. If the Council has no objection, we will proceed to
paint out the red curbing at this time. For the longer term, the Committee
would like to study the entire traffic condition at this location, especially
considering the additional parking which has been made available since the
opening of Parking Lot No. 3.
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2. The report of the Council Committee, consisting of Councilman Kenneth W. Jones
and Councilman, Dr. J. Barry Smith, regarding the Council policy for sewer extensions
and charges_to newly annexed areas was order held over..
3. Mr. David Romero, City Engineer, reported on the request of the Council to in-
vestigate if there was any possible area available in the new Corporation Yard to store
the Historical Society's ancient streetcar. Mr. Romero stated that space would be
available for storage of this item.
Comm. from Fire Chief Lee Schlobohm, requesting the Council's permission to attend the
California Fire Chief's Association Conference at Bakersfield on June 21 and 22, 1957.
Mr. Miller recommended that the Fire Chief be granted permission and on motion of
Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard G. Sleight, this request was granted.
Comm. from Fire Chief Lee Schlobohm requesting permission to have Fireman William
Woodward attend the five day Fire Investigation Course at Los Angeles starting June 10, 1957.
Mr. Miller recommended that Fireman Woodward be allowed to attend this session and on
motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Richard G. Sleight, this request was granted.
Resolution No. 239 (1957 Series) A Resolution Establishing the Johnson Sanitary Construction
and was passed and adopted on motion of Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck by the
following roll call vote: 1
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ResolutioniNo..240 (1957 Series) A Resolution Increasing the 1956 -57 Budget was passed
and adopted on motion of Iels Beck, seconded by Richard G. Sleight by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck, Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 241 (1957 Series) A Resolution Authorizing Exchange of Property and
Accepting an Agreement with Fred L. Garrett, was passed and adopted on motion of Nels
Beck, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Nels Beck; Kenneth W. Jones, Richard G. Sleight, J. Barry Smith, Fred H. Lucksinger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Comm. from David Romero, City Engineer, requesting permission to hire another man in.the
Engineering office for the summer vacation. Due to the extremely heavy load in the
Engineering.section and the fact that.one man is only working part time, Mr. Romero asked
Fic for one position to be filled for the summer period. Mr. Miller, Administrative Officer,
recommended that Mr. Romero's request be accepted if the Council was agreeable and that
Mr. Clyde Bodley would begin work on June 17, 1957 at $284 per month. On motion of
Kenneth W. Jones, seconded by Nels Beck, the request was granted.
A copy of a communication from the Department of Public Health, State of California, to
California State Polytechnic College regarding construction of the Whale Rock Dam and the
='6 health problems which will be entailed for domestic water, and a copy of a letter from
the California State Polytechnic College to the Health Department stating that these
problems should be taken up with the Division of Architecture, State of California,
rather than each participating member in the dam.
At this time, Mayor Lucksinger asked Council permission for Richard D. Miller, Administrative
Officer, to go to Santa Barbara to check the problems that were incurred by the City of,
Santa Barbara when they installed their one -way street system several months ago. Also
\. Mr. Miller was asked to check the status of directional signs along the freeway through the
City of Santa Barbara. There were no objections, so Mr. Miller was instructed to visit
the City of Santa Barbara and report on the problems requested by the Council.
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the meeting adjourned.
Approved this 4.7 day of 1957•
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Mr. Alexander MacKay, resident of 850 Foothill Blvd. presented a petition to the City
Council requesting that, the public nuisance created by a battery of compressors
operated by the College Square Hawthorne Market be stopped. Mr. MacKay went into the
background for the Council regarding this problem and asked that the City consider
this a public nuisance in order that some relief may be gotten by the residents of the
area. The Council stated that they would take this under advisement and.study with
the City Attorney and would contact the property owners regarding what could be done.
Memo from Police Chief Schofield of San Luis Obispo regarding the graduation of police
officers from the law enforcement class at the Jr. College. The Police Chief asked
that all who could to attend this extremely important police activity and to encourage
these men in their endeavors. This memo was ordered received and filed.
At this time, Merlyn Carpenter, President of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce,
appeared before the Council and thanked them for the opportunity of being allowed to
take part in the Council meeting. He was pleased to see the Council operating in such
a businesslike and harmonious manner and further offered the facilities of the Chamber
of Commerce for anything the City might want to do in the future. .
At this time, Mayor Lucksinger asked Council permission for Richard D. Miller, Administrative
Officer, to go to Santa Barbara to check the problems that were incurred by the City of,
Santa Barbara when they installed their one -way street system several months ago. Also
\. Mr. Miller was asked to check the status of directional signs along the freeway through the
City of Santa Barbara. There were no objections, so Mr. Miller was instructed to visit
the City of Santa Barbara and report on the problems requested by the Council.
On motion of J. Barry Smith, seconded by Kenneth W. Jones, the meeting adjourned.
Approved this 4.7 day of 1957•
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