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Bakersfield, California, January 31, 1977
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., January 31, 1977.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Councilman Donald A.
Rogers.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Hart. Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker,
Present:
Absent:
entitled "Who'll
that the Council
Grant Funds.
Christensen, Medders, Rogers, Sceales
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 24, 1977 were
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mrs. Anne Monroe, 236 North Stine Road, read a poem
Cast The First Stone" by Spokes and requested
not apply for tile Community Development Block
Councilman Christensen explained to Mrs. Monroe that the
Community Development Funds are tax monies paid by the citizens of
Bakersfield and are being returned by the Federal Government
through this program.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, communication from
Gary L. Routh, 2225 San Emidio Street, regarding infestation of
rodents in the area bounded by Oak Street on the west, Oleander
Avenue on the east, California Avenue on the north and Chester
Lane on the south, was received and referred to the Building
Department and Kern County Health Department for investigation.
Mrs. Edna D. Buster stated that the Council should pay
attention to what Mrs. Monroe has been trying to tell them.
Council Statements.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Minute Order regarding
request from Kern-Tulare Water Storage District for consent to sell
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19,000 acre feet of water to Buena Vista Water District and Rag-
Gulch Water District, pursuant to Section 7.1(b) of Agreement No.
76-61 by and between the City of Bakersfield and Kern Tulare Water
Storage District, was approved.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Mr, Bill D. Carter,
2612 Crest Drive, was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board
of the Golden Empire Transit, term expiring January 8, 1981. This
vacancy was created by the resignation of Robert Watson.
Councilman Medders announced that he appointed Mr. James
E. Eggert, 101 Beech Street, to the Bakersfield 2000 Citizens
Congress.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Mrs. Jeanette
Wadman, 2416 3rd Street, was appointed to fill the vacancy on
the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations, term expiring
October l, 1980. This vacancy was created by the resignation of
Donald S. Hopkins.
Councilman Strong announced that he appointed Mr. Robert
Bethea, 324 "T" Street, to the Bakersfield 2000 Citizens Congress.
Reports.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Annual Report for
1976 of Miscellaneous, Fire and Police Civil Service Boards, was
received and ordered placed on fi~e.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 2821 to 2900,
inclusive, in the amount of $165,731.01.
(b) Street Right-of-Way Deed from Richard S.
Moberg and Lou A. Moberg as required by
the Planning Commission for Parcel Map
No. 3930.
(c) Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on Street and Sewer Improvements
under Tract No. 3779 - Contract No.
76-21 with Tenneco Realty Development
Corporation.
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(d)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on Street and Sewer Improvements
under Tract No. 3777 - Tenneco Realty
Development Corporation.
(e)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on Street and Sewer Improvements
under Tract No. 3778 Contract No.
76-19 with Tenneco Realty Development
Corporation.
(f)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on Street and Sewer Improvements
under Tract No. 3780 - Contract No.
76-22 with Tenneco Realty Development
Corporation.
(g)
Application for Encroachment Permit from
Edward and Vivian Navarro, 2901 Agate
Street.
(h) Application for Encroachment Permit from
John H. Abbott, 2616 Echo Avenue.
(i)
Request from Benjamin D. Phipps, 1004
"H" Street, for annexation of property
located on the west side of South "H"
Street, between Highway 58 and Terrace
Way. (Refer to Planning Commission
for study and recommendation)
(J)
Request from Howard Peto for annexation
of property located on south side of
Stockdale Highway, approximately one
mile west of Buena Vista Road, containing
151 + acres of land. (Refer to Planning
Commission for study and recommendation)
Upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, items (a), (b),
(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) and (j) of the Consent Calendar,
were adopted by the following roll call vote
Ayes
Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker Christensen, Medders,
Rogers, Sceales
Noes None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Sceales, low bid of Griffith
Company for pavement improvements on portions of Planz Road, Akers
Road and Stine Road, was accepted, the other bid rejected and the
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Deferred Business.
Authorization granted for staff to
proceed with preparation of appli-
cation for Community Development
Block Grant Funds.
Councilman Barton made a motion that the staff be
authorized to proceed with the preparation of the application for
Community Development Block Grant Funds.
Councilman Bleecker stated that he intends to support
the motion if it is made very clear that the Community Development
Funds are used for Capital Improvements only and not for Social
Welfare Programs or training and equipping the Police and Fire
Departments. Councilman Bleecker also suggested that the Council
consider appointing a special committee called "Community Develop-
ment Planning" made up of three members of the Council of which
one should be a Councilman who votes against the application.
Councilman Barton suggested that when the application
gets to the point where input is desirable that the Council sit as
a Committee of the Whole to make the decisions on what will be
included in the program.
After discussion, Councilman Barton's motion that the
staff be directed to proceed with the preparation of the appli-
cation for Community Development Block Grant Funds, was approved
by the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen
Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Sceales
None
New Business.
First reading and referral of an
Ordinance of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield adding Chapter 7.66
to Title 7 of the Municipal Code,
concerning Towing Services receiving
City referrals.
The purpose of this ordinance is to provide a
fair and
impartial means of distributing among qualified firms, under City
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permit, the business of towing services requested by the Police
Department due to accidents, etc., with objective of insuring
reasonably priced towing services in the best interest of the
public.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, an Ordinance of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield adding Chapter 7.66 to
Title 7 of the Municipal Code, concerning Towing Services receiving
City referrals, was considered given first reading and referred
to the Business Development and Parking Committee for study and
recommendation back to the Council.
Councilman Barton, Chairman of the Business Development
and Parking Committee assured the Council and persons in the
audience interested in this ordinance that input from everyone
concerned would be considered.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing on Resolution of
Intention No. 917 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring its intention to order the vacation of a Sewer Easement
north of University Avenue and east of Mt. Vernon Avenue.
This hearing has been duly advertised and posted.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
pation. No protests or objections being received, the public
portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and
action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Resolution No. 11-77
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the vacation of
a Sewer Easement north of University Avenue and east of Mt. Vernon
Avenue, in the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Christensen, Medders,
Rogers, Sceales
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Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Christensen, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
CITY CLF/RK and Ex-Of.~icio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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