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Bakersfield, California, October 7, 1974
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., October 7, 1974.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Charles D.
Wilkinson of the Chester Avenue Baptist Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Absent: None
Barton, Bleecker, Meisey
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 30, 1974
were approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mrs. Elizabeth Van Alstyne, 1640 Olive Street, addressed
the Council, quoting from several publkcations, and stated her
opposition to the use of Revenue Sharing Funds for construction of
the new Police Building.
During discussion regarding the use of Revenue Sharing
Funds, Councilman Rogers requested the staff to investigate the
use of the word "Metro" in an article, quoted by Mrs. Van Alstyne,
published in the Wednesday, May 23, 1973 edition of the "Renegade
Rip" entitled "Police Students Take Suspects."
Mr. Mel Rubin, President of the Retail Clerks Union,
Local 137, read a letter stating that the Executive Board of the
Retail Clerks Union has unanimously voted to oppose the proposed
wage increase for City Councilmen.
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the proposed salary
increase for City Councilmen.
Mr. Cletus Stanley, Executive Secretary of the Kern, Inyo
and Mono Counties Buildings Trade Council, stated that this organi-
zation passed a resolution today in support of a salary increase
for City Councilmen.
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Mrs. C. E. Boydstun, addressed the Council opposing any
salary increase for City Councilmen.
(Mayor Hart declared a brief recess at this time.)
Mr. Gabriel Solomon, Attorney, representing suspended
City Police Officers John W. McGuffey and Timothy L. Bjornson,
requested that the Council resume payment of the two officers
salaries and authorize a contract with the State of California,
Office of Administrative Hearings to supply a hearing officer to
preside over and conduct this civil service hearing. Mr. Solomon
presented the Council with two resolutions incorporating these
requests and asked for their adoption.
During a lengthy discussion, Councilman Thomas moved
adoption of the resolution regarding the hiring of a Civil Service
Hearing Officer to preside over and conduct the hearing of the
case of Officers McGuffey and Bjornson.
Councilman Heisey offered a substitute motion to refer
the two resolutions regarding hiring of a Civil Service Hearing
Officer and resuming the suspended Police Officers salaries to
the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Heisey's substitute
motion to refer the two resolutions regarding hiring of a Civil
Service Hearing Officer and resuming the suspended Police Officers
salaries to the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee,
was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Bleecker, Heisey
Councilmen Thomas, Barton
None
(Mayor Hart declared a brief recess at this time.)
Correspondence.
Communication from T. E. Keating, Regional Manager of the
Magnavox Company, Fresno, California, regarding Black History Board
of Director's invitation to Henry Aaron to appear as Grand Marshal].
of the Black History Week Parade.
Bakersfield, California, October 7, 1974 - Page 3
Reports.
Councilman Barton, Chairman of the Business Development
and Parking Committee, read a report regarding Parking Lot Lease
on the Southwest Corner of Truxtun Avenue and "H" Street, as follows:
This committee has met with the staff to review
a proposal to lease the property at the south-
west corner of Truxtun Avenue and "H" Street
for use as a public parking lot. The property
owners indicated they have no plans for develop-
ment for three or more years.
The proposed lease is very similar to one the
City has for the parking lot on the northwest
corner of 18th and Eye Streets. The staff
estimates the necessary improvements can be
done by City forces at a cost of $6,000. The
conditions insure reimbursement to the City
for all improvement costs.
This lease will provide 89 parking spaces for
an interim period to replace parking spaces
that will be lost because of the Police Building
construction. We feel this is an excellent
opportunity to provide needed public parking
spaces, therefore we recommend adoption of this
lease agreement.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, report of the Business
Development and Parking Committee and Agreement with the Kern
County Employees Federal Credit Union for Lease of Parking Lot on
the southwest corner of Truxtun Avenue and "H" Street, were approved.
Councilman Barton, Chairman of the Business Development
and Parking Committee, read a report regarding the Planning Commis-
sion's Recommendations on Parking Requirements, as follows:
The Downtown Business and Parking Committee
met with members of the Planning Commission
and City staff to review proposed recommenda-
tions of the Planning Commission for commercial
and professional office and medical office
parking requirements.
After a complete review of all the facts pre-
sented by the Commission members and staff,
we recommend the ordinance be adopted as
submitted.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, report of the Business
Development and Parking Committee regarding Planning Commission's
Recommendations on Parking Requirements, was approved.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 2210 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Section 17.56.020
of Title 17 of the Municipal Code
providing for Automobile Off-Street
Parking Requirements.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Ordinance No. 2210
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Section 17.56.020 of Title 17 of the Municipal Code providing for
Automobile Off-Street Parking Requirements, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on
(a)
(b)
the Consent Calendar:
Allowance of Claims Nos. 847 to 953,
inclusive, in the amount of $148,759.71.
Application for Encroachment Permit from
Bill Williams, 2120 Woolard Drive.
(c)
(d)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for construction of Storm Drains in
portions of Columbus Street, Mt. Vernon
Avenue, Auburn Street, Wenatchee Street
and Akers Road - Contract No. 74-62 with
Desert Construction Company.
Plans and Specifications for construction
of Storm Drains in various locations within
the City of Bakersfield.
(e)
Contract and Damage Claim of Officers
John McGuffey and Timothy Bjornson.
(Refer to City Attorney)
Upon
(d) and (e) of
roll call vote:
a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c),,
the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following
Ayes:
Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, October 7, 1974 - Page 5
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, low bid of Lumsdaine
Construction, Inc. for construction of Piper Way and improvement of
Auburn Street, was accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor
was authorized to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, previous award of
contract to Jim Alfter for construction of concrete and masonry
Landscaped Traffic Barriers in the Downtown Parking Mall, was
rescinded; low bid of Jim Alfter for concrete construction and low
bid of Manuel Valdez for masonry construction of Landscaped Traffic
Barriers in the Downtown Parking Mall, were accepted, all other bids
rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contracts.
New Business.
Adoption of Resolution No. 80-74 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
establishing Fee for Installation
Permit for Mobilehomes.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Resolution No. 80-74
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing Fee for
Installation Permit for Mobilehomes, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders,
Bleecker,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Rogers,
Heisey
Hearings.
Strong, Thomas, Barton,
This is the time set for public hearing before the Council
for hearing protests by persons owning real property within territory
designated as "Akers No. 2," proposed to be annexed to the City of
Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and property owners notified as required by law.
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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 Thomas, Resolution No. 81-74
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring that a majority
protest has not been made to the annexation of territory designated
as "Akers No. 2" proposed to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Ordinance No. 2211
New Series approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory
to the City of Bakersfield, California, designated as "Akers No. .2,"
and providing for the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded
indebtedness of said City, was adopted by the following roll call
Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
This is the time set for public hearing before the Council
for hearing objections to include within the Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District certain territory designated as "Akers
No. 2" Annexation. This hearing has been duly advertised.
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.
vote:
Ayes:
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Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Resolution No. 82-74
annexing certain territory designated as "Akers No. 2" to the
Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
This is the time set for public hearing before the Council
of the City of Bakersfield to zone upon annexation to an R-1 (One
Family Dwelling), or more restrictive, Zone, that certain property
in the County of Kern located on the northeast corner of Akers Road
and Planz Road, and known as Akers No. 2 Annexation.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and property owners notified as required by law.
The property owner had requested R-2-D (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling - Architectural Design) zoning for a portion of
this property; however, he withdrew this request and asked that
both parcels be zoned R-1. Property to the north is zoned R-l;
property to the south across Planz Road is zoned R-2-D. Planz
Road and Akers Road are both secondary highways with 90' rights of
way, as depicted on the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan.
Pursuant to the provisions and procedures as outlined
Resolution No. 13-74, an environmental assessment was
negative declaration was posted in City Hall on May 22,
in Council
made and a
1974.
The Planning Commission determined that the proposed
zoning upon annexation would not have a substantial, adverse impact
on the environment, that it is consistent with the General Plan and
recommended approval.
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.
Bakersfield, California, October 7, 1974 - Page 8
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Ordinance No. 2212
New Series amending Section 17.12.020 of Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Map)
of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield, finding that said
zoning upon annexation would not have a substantial, adverse impact
on the environment and that it is consistent with the General Plan,
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recess.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the meeting was
recessed at 10:30 P.M., until October 28, 1974.
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ATTEST:
CITV CLERK and Ex-~ficio Clerk of the Council
of Che City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, October 28, 1974
Minutes of a recessed meeting of the Council of the City'
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., October 28, 1974.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend George
Woodgates of t~e All Saints Episcopal Church.
Present:
Absent:
The City Clerk called the roll
Mayor Hart. Councilmen Rogers,
Heisey,
Councilman Barton
as follows:
Strong, Thomas,
Medders
Bleecker,
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 1974 were
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mrs. Nancy Casselman, 4013 Harvard Drive, representing
the Kern Philharmonic Symphony introduced Mr. Ross Harrington,
Supervisor of Music, Kern County School District and Mr. Charles
Jones, President of the Philharmonic Society and requested financial
support for a "Young People's Concert" being planned for March,
1975, in the Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey the Kern Philharmonic's
request for financial support for a "Young People's Concert" was
referred to the Auditorium-Recreation Committee for study and
recommendation to the Council.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Resolution from the
Panama Union School District, Board of Trustees, regarding the
reduction of the speed
Road to the entrance of
referred to the Traffic
limit on Stockdale Highway from New Stine
California State College, Bakersfield, was
Authority for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, communication from
the Kern County Emergency Medical Care Committee, requesting support
of a County application for Federal assistance pursuant to the
Bakersfield, California, October 28, 1974 - Page 2
Emergency Medical Services Systems Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-154), was
referred to the Budget Review and Finance Committee for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, communication from
the Downtown Business Association requesting that a definite
commitment be obtained, as soon as possible, from John S. Griffith
Company concerning the proposed downtown shopping center, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the Council recessed
to an Executive Session to discuss matters of litigation.
Council Statements.
Councilman Strong made a motion, due to the controversy
over the proposed Charter Amendment to raise Councilmen's salaries,
that the Council go on record confirming the amount of $300.00 per
month as being the exact amount as set forth in the original proposal
and that any additional amount which may accrue as the result of
legislative action be returned to the people in a manner that is
legally appropriate.
Councilman Heisey stated that this Council cannot bind
future Councils' actions. If this measure passes the salary would
be the same as the State allows in unchartered cities and if, at
any time, this Council wanted to receive less, they could; however,
they cannot receive more. That is the distinction that the public
needs to know.
Councilman Bleecker stated that he understood that the
original idea was to place the salary increase for members of the
Council on the ballot as a set amount of $300.00 per month for the
people of the City of Bakersfield to vote on. In its present form
ballot Measure "A", if passed, will allow the State Legislature to
set the salaries of Councilmen and having that knowledge I am
opposed to Measure "A".
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Councilman Medders stated that he does not disagree with.
placing the Charter Amendments on the ballot for the citizens to
decide but he is opposing them.
Councilman Strong's motion that the Council go on record
as confirming the amount of $300.00 per month as being the exact
amount as set forth in the original proposal for raising Councilmen's
salaries and that any additional amount which may accrue as the
result of legislative action be returned to the people in a manner
that is legally appropriate, failed to carry by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Strong, Thomas
Noes: Councilmen Bleecker, Heisey, Medders
Absent: Councilman Barton
Abstaining: Councilman Rogers
Mayor Hart made the following statement regarding the
proposed salary increases for the Mayor and Councilmen to be voted
on by the citizens of Bakersfield at the November 5, 1974, State
General Election:
"For a point of clarification, I was not involved
in the deliberations that brought about this
part of the ballot. I do not seek an increase
in salary, I will not accept one should it
materialize. I only say to those people, in
this community, the Council is grossly under-
paid for the time, effort and commitment that
they put into the job of running this City.
I urge those people, if they are so inclined,
to vote NO on that part of the ballot relative
to the Mayor's office. I repeat, I was not
involved in the deliberations, I do not seek
an increase and if I should run for reelection
I would not seek an increase at that time.
Please think seriously about the demands and
pressures exerted on this Council night after
night in long drawn out meetings. I remember
the lady that said all of you really wanted
that office. You bet they did, in a desire
to serve no matter whether it takes until
midnight three nights a week to serve."
Councilman Heisey complimented the group that sponsored
the "Medieval Fair" held in Central Park this past weekend.
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Councilman Heisey requested the staff to investigate the
possibility of relocating part of the duck and bird population in
Central Park.
Councilman Heisey, as voting delegate for the City of
Bakersfield at the Annual Conference of the League of California
Cities held in Los Angeles on October 20-23, 1974, reported on
several resolutions that were acted upon at that conference.
Reports.
Councilman Rogers, member of the Legislative Committee,
read Legislative Report No. 10, as follows:
Proposition 17 is an initiative measure spear-
headed by a group called the Friends of the
River. If successful, it would place portions
of the Stanislaus River within the California
Wild and Scenic River Act and jeopardize the
Melones Dam Project. For the reasons stated
in the Resolution and the California Wildlife
publication, it is reconunended that the Council
adopt a Resolution in opposition to Proposition
17. Such a Resolution has been adopted by the
Kern County Water Agency and the North Kern
Water Storage District, since the Melones Dam
Project has an effect on the water available
to Kern County.
Adoption of Resolution No. 83-74 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
opposing Proposition 17--The Stanislaus
River Initiative.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Legislative Report
No. l0 was approved and Resolution No. 83-74 of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield opposing Proposition 17--The Stanislaus River
Initiative, were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Barton
Councilman Rogers, Chairman of the Auditorium-Recreation
Committee, read a report regarding Request for Recreation Fee
Change, as follows:
Because of the increased costs of insurance,
salaries, supplies, mailing, etc., the adult
basketball league is costing the City more
Bakersfield, California, October 28, 1974 - Page 5
than its fifty percent share. Total revenues
for the 1973-74 season were $3,312 while expenses
ran $7,082.
Therefore, to keep adult recreation activities
on a 50-50 Tunding basis, it is recoramended the
adult basketball entry fee be raised from $85
to $90.
Also, in order to establish a "Learn to Bowl"
program for ladies, we are working with local
bowling establishments to organize and conduct
this activity. In order to cover expenses of
registration, the Auditorium-Recreation Committee
recommends a $2 per individual charge be estab-
lished for this program.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, report of the Auditorium-
Recreation Committee regarding Request for Recreation Fee Change,
raising adult basketball entry fee from $85.00 to $90.00 and estab-
lishing a "Learn to Bowl" program for ladies with a registration
fee of $2.00 per individual, was adopted.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read a report regardimg Fire-
fighters Trainee Program, as follows:
In an effort to provide new job opportunities
for City ~mp$oyees faced with a layoff due to
the reduction in work forces in the Public Works
Department and to further provide employment
opportunities for minorities in this City's
Fire Department, the Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee has met several times
with the staff to discuss possible alternatives.
As a result of these meetings we instructed the
staff to begin a program whereby qualified
minority employees can be relocated from the
Sanitation Division to the Fire Department as
Firefighter Trainees.
In response to this Committee's instructions
the staff provided us with several alternatives
such as a federally-funded manpower program
similar to one recently initiated by Kern
County. This program appeared to have some
merit, however, the usual federal restrictions
are placed on these funds. Another alternative
and one which we feel has the most merit, is
the transfer of qualified personnel into the
Fire Department as Firefighter Trainees. These
employees will undergo a series of tests to
determine whether or not they are adapted for
the firefighting profession. These tests will
be administered by the City Personnel Division
and the Bakersfield Adult School. Upon success-
ful completion of this testing procedure the
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top candidates will be hired as Firefighter
Trainees to underfill present openings within
the Fire Department. These trainees will serve
in this capacity for a period of up to six
months during which time they will receive on-
the-job training and additional educational
training through the Bakersfield Adult School.
At the end of the six-month period they will
be required to take the entrance level Fire-
fighter examination, and if they successfully
pass the exam they will become permanent Fire-
fighters. If they are unsuccessful they will
return to the Sanitation Division.
In order to effectuate this program the Govern-
mental Efficiency and Personnel Committee is
recommending Council approval of the Firefighter
Trainee Program, approval of the attached job
specifications, and recommend the City Attorney
be instructed to make the necessary changes in
the salary resolution establishing the position
of Firefighter Trainee at a salary range of
$723 to $880 per month.
Adoption of Resolution No. 84-74 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Resolution No. 58-74, setting
salaries and related benefits for
Officers and Employees of the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, report of the
Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee, establishing a
Firefighter Trainee Program and Resolution No. 84-74 of the Council
of the City 'of Bakersfield amending Resolution No. 58-74, setting
salaries and related benefits for Officers and Employees of the
City of Bakersfield, were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Barton
Committee,
follows:
Councilman Rogers, Chairman of the Auditorium-Recreation
read a report regarding the 1974 Park Bond Act, as
In June of 1974 the people of the State of
California passed Proposition 1 which authorized
the State to issue bonds in the amount of 250
million dollars to provide funds to acquire
and establish beaches, parks, recreational
facilities and historical resources as specified
in the &ct. Also provided in the act were
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provisions which allow each county to receive a
portion of these funds based upon a per capita
allocation. Kern County's share of the allocation
from the State is $1,349,379. This allocation
will further be distributed by the County of
Kern to each city and district eligible for
participation. The plan must be adopted by
fifty percent of the participating agencies
representing fifty percent of the population
within Kern County.
The County of Kern has met with each city and
district and has submitted the enclosed proposal
(Exhibit A) for ratification by the governing
bodies of the participating agencies. The City
of Bakersfield's share under this proposal will
be $223,065.44.
In Kern County there are a total of ninety-nine
potential cities and districts which are eligible
to participate under the 1974 State Bond Act.
The Kern County Parks and Recreation Department
has indicated twenty-six entities wish to parti-
cipate. Of those participating, twenty-one
entities, or eighty percent, have expressed
support of this proposal.
It is recommended by the Auditorium-Recreation
Committee that this proposal be accepted and
that the attached resolution be passed and
forwarded to the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
Adoption of Resolution No. 84-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving Proposal B, (Fund-Sharing
Formula for total allocation to County)
and the Priority Plan for expenditure
of total County allocation under State
Beach, Park, Recreational and Historical
Facilities Bond Act of 1974.
Councilman Thomas stated that he is in favor of this
action but does not support the Buena Vista Lake Project and hopes
that the County of Kern will not use these funds for that purpose.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, report of the
Auditorium-Recreation Committee regarding the 1974 Park Bond Act
and Resolution No. 85-74 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving Proposal B, (Fund-Sharing Formula for total allocation
to County) and the Priority Plan for expenditure of total County
allocation under State Beach, Park, Recreational and Historical
92
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Facilities
call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Bond Act of
1974, were adopted by the following roll
Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Medders
None
Councilman Barton
Consent Calendar.
Bleecker, Heisey
(b)
Street Right of Way Deed from Atlantic
Richfield Company - portion of right of
way required for construction of Piper
Way between Auburn Street and Highland
High School property.
(c)
Street Right of Way Deed from Ruby Fine -
portion of right of way required for
construction of "Q" Street between
S.P.R.R. and 34th Street.
(d)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for construction of Belle Terrace
from Stine Road to New Stine Road -
Contract No. 74-77 with Sully-Miller
Contracting Company.
(e)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for construcfion of Aeration System
and Modification of Stabilization Ponds
at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 -
Contract No. 74-4 with Lumsdaine
Construction, Inc.
Councilman Strong moved adoption of Items (a), (b~ (c),
(d) and (e) of the Consent Calendar, with the deletion of Claim
Voucher No. 986 in the amount of $4,146.70 to be placed on the
Agenda with further explanation at next weeks Council meeting.
After discussion, upon a substitute motion by Councilman
Bleecker, Items (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of the Consent Calendar,
were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Rogers, Thomas, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders
Noes: Councilman Strong
Absent: Councilman Barton
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 954 to 1248,
inclusive, in the amount of $447,719.11.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
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Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Olesen
Company for Auditorium Dimmer System Replacement, was accepted and
the other bid rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, sale of surplus real
property in the vicinity of Panorama Drive and Columbus Street to
Harry E. Fox for $8,800.00, was approved and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the Quitclaim Deed.
Deferred Business.
Hearing before the Council on an appeal by Conroe Brooks
regarding the City Manager's denial of a "Cardroom Work Permit" was
deleted from the Agenda.
New Business.
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
adding Item 7 to Section 17.64.030 of
the Municipal Code, providing for use
in the M-1 Zone of Livestock Slaughtering
and processing wholly within a building,
upon granting of Conditional Use Permit.
This Ordinance would permit use of land in M-1 Zone for
livestock slaughtering and processing wholly wifhin a building,
upon granting of a Conditional Use Permit.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield adding Item 7 to Section 17.64.030
of the Municipal Code, providing for use in the M-1 Zone of Live-
stock slaughtering and processing wholly wifhin a building, upon
granting of Conditional Use Permit.
Approval of Agreement between the City
of Bakersfield and Biggat, Frapwell,
Ghezzi and Cartnal, Architects, for
architectural services in connection
with the proposed addition fo the City
Hall and preparing of master plan of
space needs for City Hall.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Agreement between
the City of Bakersfield and Biggat, Frapwell, Ghezzi and Cartnal,
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Architects, for architectural services in connection with the
proposed addition to the City Hall and preparing of master plan of
space needs for City Hall, was approved and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same.
Approval of Extension of Lease Agree-
ment No. 112-69 with Albert L. and
Shirley Phillips.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Lease Agreement No.
112-69 with Albert L. and Shirley Phillips for lease of 3.4 acres
of City-owned property located at Treatment Plant No. 1 for cattle
grazing, was extended for one year and the Mayor was authorized to
execute same.
Approval of Cooperative Agreement
between the City and the County of
Kern.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Cooperative Agreement
between the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern for the
proposed widening of Ming Avenue between Hughes Lane and Baldwin
Road, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 86-74 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving Amendment Number 4 to Agree-
ment for Maintenance of State Highways
in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Resolution No. 86-74
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving Amendment Number
4 to Agreement for Maintenance of State Highways in the City of
Bakersfield, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Barton
Adoption of Resolution No. 87-74 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
initiating proceedings to Annex terri-
tory on its own motion setting forth
its reasons for desiring the annexation,
fixing a time and place for hearing
protests by persons owning real property
within such territory designated as
"Kern River No. 4."
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Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, Resolution No. 87-74
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, initiating proceedings to
annex territory on its own motion setting forth its reasons for
desiring the annexation, fixing December 9, 1974, in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall as the time and place for hearing protests
by persons owning real property within such territory designated as
"Kern River No. 4," was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Barton
Adoption of Resolution No. 88-74 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
initiating proceedings to Annex terri-
tory on its own motion setting forth
its reasons for desiring the annexation,
fixing a time and place for hearing
protests by persons owning real property
within such territory designated as
"Kern River No. 5."
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, Resolution No. 88-74
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield initiating proceedings
to annex territory on its own motion setting forth its reasons for
desiring the annexation, fixing December 9, 1974, in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall as the time and place for hearing protesl~s
by persons owning real property within such territory designated as
"Kern River No. 5," was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Barton
City Manager Bergen requested authorization to retain a
firm of Certified Public Accountants to conduct a Police Unit
election.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the staff was
authorized to retain a firm of
conduct a Police Unit election.
negative on this motion.
Certified Public Accountants to
Councilman Strong voted in the
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Bakersfield, California, October 28, 1974 - Page 12
Hearings.
This is the time set £or public hearing on Resolution of
Intention No. 899 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order the vacation of the
Alley in Block 396, City of Bakers£ield, and reservation o£ Public
Utility Easement therein.
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 Bleecker, Resolution No. 89-74
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the Vacation of
the Alley in Block 396, City o£ Bakersfield, and reservation of
Public Utility Easement therein, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes:
Absent:
Council,
adjourned
Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Medders
None
Councilman Barton
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the meeting was
at lO:10 P.M.
MA '~- f the~ld, Calif.
Bleecker, Heisey,
ATTEST:
CITY and ~lerk of the Council
of th'e City of Bake~field, California
ma
Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974
9 '7
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., November 4, 1974.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Mayor Heisey
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend
Curtis D. Moore of the Ming Avenue Christian Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as fellows:
Present: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Rogers
Absent: Mayor Hart, Councilman Thomas
Minutes of the regular meeting of
approved as presented.
October 28, 1974 were
Vice-Mayor Heisey recessed the regular Council meeting
for a Joint Public Hearing of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
and the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency.
Joint Public Hearing of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield and the
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency on
the proposed amendments to the
Redevelopment Plan and Draft Environ-
mental Impact Report for the Downtown
Bakersfield Redevelopment Project and
the area proposed to be added to the
Project.
VICE-MAYOR HEISEY: This is the time and place set
the special joint meeting of the Council and the Bakersfield
for
Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of conducting a joint public
hearing on the proposed amendments to the Redevelopment Plan for
the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project and the Draft
Environmental Impact Report for the Redevelopment Project and the
area proposed to be added to the Project.
The Notice
in the record. That
as required by law.
of Public Hearing was duly published and is
Notice and accompanying documents were mailed
Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 - Page 2
AGENCY VICE-CHAIRMAN CASPER: Requested the
the Redevelopment Agency to call the roll:
Present:
Absent:
Secretary
Agency Members Casper, Lee, Poehner, Taber
Agency Members King, Puder, Stewart
VICE-MAYOR HEISEY: The record contains the proposed
amendments to the Redevelopment Plan and the Redevelopment Agency
Report to the Council on the proposed amendments, which contains
the Draft Environmental Impact Report. The record also contains
the Amended Rules Governing Participation by Owners, Operators of
Businesses and Tenants, and the report and the recommendation of the
City Planning Commission approving the proposed amendments to the
Redevelopment Plan.
Cards were distributed to those persons in the audience
requesting to speak or express their opinion of the proposed
amendments.
VICE-MAYOR HEISEY: Under the law every person speaking
must be sworn in by the City Clerk. Copies of the Agenda are
available in case you did not take one at the door. ....
I now declare the public hearing open for the City
Council.
AGENCY VICE-CHAIRMAN CASPER: I now declare the public
hearing open for the Redevelopment Agency.
VICE-MAYOR HEISEY: Under the law it is my responsibility
to preside over this joint public hearing. We shall have the
presentation of the Agency. At this time, I would like to call on
Mr. Bergen, Community Development Director of the Agency, to
introduce the persons who will participate for the Agency and have
them stand and be sworn in.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR BERGEN: For the record,
I am Harold Bergen, Community Development Director of the Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 - Page 3
Redevelopment Agency. Those persons who will be participating for
the Agency are:
Eugene Jacobs and Mark Breakstone, Special
Counsel for the Redevelopment Agency
Richard Foster, Community Development Director
Nelson Jones, John S. Griffith Company
The Agency participants were sworn in as a body by the
City Clerk.
Mr. Eugene Jacobs, Special Counsel for the Redevelopment
Agency, presented background information on the proposed amendments
to the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and the Draft Environmental
Impact Report.
Mr. Nelson Jones, representing John S. Griffith Company,
on the proposed downtown regional shopping
gave a status report
center.
Mr. Jacobs
stated that the agreement with John S. Griffith
Company for the development of a downtown regional shopping center
will be presented at a later date to the Redevelopment Agency and
City Council for approval after a public hearing is held.
Community Development Director Bergen stated that this
concludes the Agency staff's formal presentation and we are avail-
able for clarification or questions on this project.
Vice-Mayor Heisey requested that the cards distributed
to the public requesting to speak or expressing their opinions of
the proposed amendments be picked up.
Vice-Mayor Heisey requested the City Clerk to read the
names and addresses of all persons who have submitted written
co~nunications in favor of the adoption of the proposed amendments
to the Redevelopment Plan and/or Environmental Impact Report:
Communication was submitted by Richard Foster,
Community Development Director, in regards to
a verbal approval of the proposed amendments
from Charles J. Lindgren.
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Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 - Page 4
Vice-Mayor Heisey asked for oral statements and questions
by persons in favor of the adoption of the proposed amendments to
the Redevelopment Plan and/or Environmental Impact Report.
The Clerk reported that no one wished to speak in favor.
Vice-Mayor Heise~ requested that the City Clerk read the
names and addresses of all persons who have submitted written
communications objecting to the adoption of the proposed amendments
to the Redevelopment Plan and/or Environmental Impact Report.
The following communications were received objecting to
the adoption of the proposed amendments to the Plan and/or Environ-
mental Impact Report:
Rex R. Mull and Edwin W. Wilson
Property located at Ill0-1112 Truxtun Avenue
Doughty-Calhoun-O'Meara, Inc.
Signed by Gino J. Fanucchi, President,
Edna L. Fanucchi, Secretary-Treasurer and
James E. King, Owner of Blackwell Building
Property located at l100 & 1122 Truxtun Avenue
John E. Clare, Agent for J. Hamilton and
M. Stoakes
Property located at 1623, 1629, 1631 & 1633 -
19th Street
Vice-Mayor Heisey asked for oral statements and questions
by persons objecting to the adoption of the proposed amendments to
the Redevelopment Plan and/or Environmental Impact Report.
After being sworn in by the City Clerk, Marvin Lipco,
owner of property located at 1209-1217 - 19th Street and 1223-1229 -
19th Street, stated his concern for the small businessman.
Councilman Bleecker questioned several items and a lengthy
discussion took place regarding rates that would be charged for
leasing space in the regional shopping center.
The following written statements were submitted by persons
in the audience:
Opposed to the proposed.amendments and/or EIR:
Anthony Cueto
1616 - 19th Street
Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 - Page 5
L. Jack Wiener
1100 18th Street
Best Cleaners - N. Sabonjian
1608 "F" Street
In favor of the proposed amendments and/or EIR:
John Brock
1918 Chester Avenue
No position on the proposed amendments and/or EIR:
Community National Bank
1803 Chester Avenue
R. A. Stoner
17th & Chester Avenue
W. I. Toso, Western Union
Western Union Office
Phillip A. Niederauer
19th & "K" Streets, Woolworth Building
Lawrence Lake
22nd & Chester Avenue & 21st & Eye Streets
Mrs. Florence I. Clare
22nd & "L" Streets
Written communication from Rex R. Mull,
Attorney at Law,
read into the
1112, Truxtun Avenue, dated October 31, 1974, was
record.
After being sworn in by the City Clerk, R. A. Stoner,
property owner of the southwest corner of 17th Street and Chester
Avenue, asked several questions regarding the effect of this project
and stated he now objects to the proposed amendments to the Redevelop-
ment Plan.
After being sworn in by the City Clerk, Michael Belluomini,
representing a family owned business in the downtown area, stated
that they have not been given enough detailed information on this
issue to make a decision and asked several questions regarding the
regional shopping center and relocation. Mr. Belluomini requested
a copy of the Environmental Impact Report. Mr. Jacobs stated that
Mr. Belluomini would be furnished a copy of the EIR.
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Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 - Page 6
After being sworn
owner of property located at
to the opening of a regional
in by the City Clerk, Jack Wiener,
l100 - 18th Street, spoke in opposition
shopping center.
After being sworn in by the City Clerk, Lawrence Lake,
owner of property located at 22nd & Chester Avenue and 21st and
Eye Streets, stated he has a lot of confidence in the City staff
and is willing to go along with the redevelopment of the downtown
area if it is necessary and will he].p the City of Bakersfield.
Councilman Medders did not feel that there would be
sufficient time to answer all the questions and moved that the
Joint Public Hearing of the Council and Redevelopment Agency be
continued until a later date.
During discussion, Councilman Rogers asked specific
questions and requested that a list be compiled of business owners,
in the affected area, who have indicated a desire to participate
in the project.
Councilman Barton stated that he would like to see more
community participation, especially owners of property in the
affected area, and requested that written questions or comments be
submitted.
Councilman Bleecker stated that more homework needs to
be done on this matter before the amendments to the Redevelopment
Plan are adopted, and comments from property owners and tenants
in the downtown area would be welcome.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Medders,
Joint Public Hearing before the Council of the City of Bakersfield
and the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency on the proposed amendments
to the Redevelopment Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report for
the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project and the area proposed
to be added to the Project was continued until Monday, November 18,
Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 - Page 7
1974 at 8:00 P.
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong,
Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Thomas
M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, by the
Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Greg Fraser - Highland High School
Rick Holloway - North High School
Laura Zuniga - South High School
Ken Alvis - Bakersfield High School
Marcia Michel - West High School
Tom Willis - Garces High School
Bea Aronat - East High School
Connie St. John - Foothill High School
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mrs. Lucille Wake addressed the Council regarding a
"Questionaire" on Measure "A", to be voted on at the State General
follows:
Mayor'
City Council
City Council
City Council
City Council
City Council
City Council
City Council
counterparts for the Office of Mayor and members of the Council, as
Upon a motion by Agency Member Poehner, seconded by
Agency Member Lee, Joint Public Hearing before the Council of the
City of Bakersfield and the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency on the
proposed amendments to the Redevelopment Plan and Environmental
Impact Report for the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project
and the area to be added to the Project was continued until Monday,
November 18, 1974 at 8:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Agency Members Casper, Lee, Poebrier, Taber
Noes: None
Absent: Agency Members King, Puder, Stewart
Vice-Mayor Heisey declared a brief recess and reconvened
the regular Council meeting at 10:00 P.M.
Vice-Mayor Heisey announced that due to the length of the
Joint Public Hearing the students attending the Council meeting for
"Teenage Government Day" were unable to remain and listed the student
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Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 - Page 8
Election November 5, 1974, which was left at homes in various parts
of the City and purportedly sponsored by the "Committee For Equal
Pay", but without the names and address of the Committee officers
and according to the Elections Code this constitutes a misdemeanor.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, communications from
the Kern County Employees Association, Inc., SEIU Local 700 AFL-CIO,
regarding a Police Unit Election, and Gabriel W. Solomon, Attorney
at Law, regarding a CitizenSs Complaint against City Employees, were
referred to the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee.
Council Statements.
Councilman Medders read the following prepared statement:
"I have given considerable thought as to whether
or not I should make this statement because too
much has probably been said on the subject
already. I usually try to steer clear of
problems that are not necessarily my particular
responsibility - and certainly I refrain from
commenting in public on items of litigation,
which I shall continue to do.
But, during the past week I have been under
attack by the poisonous pen and the loose lip.
Considering the sources, I feel that I must be
doing a much better job than I have personally
rated my performance in the past.
In view of the fact that I have never talked
to the "Attorney" or the "Organizer" on a one
to one basis it seems strange indeed that they
should come to some of the conclusions they
conjured up.
I, along with 3 other members of the Council
were termed to be blatantly anti-union and it
was stated in effect that we must ultimately
be ousted.
Personally, I have no quarrel with unions nor
with the right of individuals to be represented.
I believe that the procedure for employee
representation has been accomplished through
the efforts of the Governmental Efficiency and
Personnel Committee and representatives of the
various employee groups and I supported the
action recommended.
I also support the right of 83 of the approxi-
mately 120 Police personnel who asked for an
Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 -Page 9
election, to have that election. It's too bad
they were denied the opportunity to express
their desires. Whatever the outcome may be,
I am certainly willing to accept their decision.
I sincerely feel that we have two separate
issues at hand which are unrelated. The one
issue is an attempt of the SEIU to organize
certain classifications of the Police Depart-
ment and the other issue is a disciplinary
action taken by the Chief of Police.
The Council has been asked in effect to tell
the Police Civil Service Commission to appoint
an outside impartial hearing officer through a
resolution with all the Whereases and Resolveds
that are usually found in a resolution. The
simple fact of the matter, as I perceive it -
is that the autonomous commission operates under
its own rules and can do what was asked without
any help from us -- I question whether we even
have the right to do what was requested. If
the Police Civil Service Commission wants to go
outside, that's fine with me.
The procedure is established for what should be
a fair and impartial hearing for the officers
in question. I certainly hope that this happens
since this is the 20th Century and it is America.
My only regret is that the smoke screen can't
be cleared so proper hearings can be held.
We, as a Council, are bound to uphold the City
Charter under sworn oath. The Charter is a set
of rules that the Council is supposed to play
by -- and in Section 17 I find that personnel
matters, aside from those dealing with the City
Manager and the City Attorney, are not within
my realm of responsibility. Therefore, I have
not sought to find out the facts in the case in
question. If I, as a Councilman do not play by
our own rules -- then I have no right to vote on
ordinances that other people are expected to live
by.
Getting back to the question of unions, I talked
for quite a while with a representative of one
of the unions some months ago. I came away
feeling that he was intelligent, reasonable,
sincere, and open and above board in his approach.
These characteristics I respect.
When I came on this Council, I came with the
determination to represent individuals and small
groups with similar problems from the 5th Ward,
and to represent these people as 1/7 of the total
City. The nationality, political affiliation,
address, or organization the people may belong
to makes no difference to me. The most gratifying
times for me are the times that I can help
constituents with solving or at least diminishing
problems that are of vital importance to them.
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Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 - Page l0
I guess what it really boils down to is to simply
that I won't be owned by special interests. I
just detest the thought of being like the little
monkey on the string -- where you pull the string
when you want him to perform.
My way is to represent equally and individually
-- and if I am not around after April of 1975
I will be able to look back and remember with
pride -- as go the wor~s of the song -- "I did
it my way."
Councilman Heisey thanked and complimented the Bakersfield
Californian for their support of Measure "C" to be voted on at the
State General Election, November 5, 1974 and commented on their
opposition to Measure "D".
Reports.
Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read a report regarding Acquisition of Property
for a new City Corporation Yard, as follows:
For some time the City has been searching for
an acceptable site to replace the existing
Corporation Yard. The present Corporation Yard
consisting of 3.1 acres owned by the City and
4.5 acres of adjacent Sante Fe Railroad right
of way used as a stockpile area, is and has
been inadequate for some time. The Arthur D.
Little Company report concurred on the inadequacy
of the existing facilitieS.
Expansion of the existing location is not
feasible because of adjacent land costs and
lack of an~equate sized parcel.
The new site appears to be ideally located
adjacent to the proposed extension of Truxtun
Avenue and has been reviewed by the Planning
Commission. This 34 acre parcel is reduced to
approximately 21.5 acres o£ usable land because
of canal and road right of way requirements.
The property appraisal of $83,000 was based
upon the 21.5 acres of usable land. The owner
has consented to sell the property at the
appraised value. Funds have been budgeted for
this acquisition.
This committee has reviewed this proposed
property acquisition and fee'ls it is well
located, and it is essential to provide the
necessary facilities to meet the present and
future needs of the City. Therefore, we recom-
mend the proposed property be acquired and
authorize expenditure of the necessary funds.
Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 - Page ll
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, report of the Budget
Review and Finance Committee regarding Acquisition of Property for
a New City Corporation Yard, was approved.
Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read a report regarding an Agreement between the
City and County for Operation of the City's Sanitary Landfill Site,
.as follows:
During the past few months the staff has been
working with the County Public Works Department
toward unifying the Greater Bakersfield Area
solid waste disposal facilities at one site.
Such a move was recommended in the Kern County
Solid Waste Master Plan and in the Arthur D.
Little study.
To implement such a combined operation the City
and County have prepared an agreement setting
forth each party's responsibility. The agreement
has the effect of turning over the operation of
the City's Sanitary Landfill to the County and
results in the elimination of City personnel
and equipment now required to operate the site.
The City will retain ownership of the site and
should realize an annual savings of approximately
$135,000 in operating costs. Additional money
will be obtained from the sale of the landfill
equipment.
The Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Com-
mittee has previously considered the disposition
of affected employees. It appears that all
affected employees will be accounted for by
January 1, 1975, the date of the agreement.
Accordingly, we recommend approval of the Land-
fill Agreement and authorize the Finance
Department to dispose of the landfill equipment
when it is no longer required.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, report of the Budget
Review and Finance Committee and an Agreement'between the City and
the County of Kern for Operation of the City's Sanitary Landfill
Site, were approved.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 1249 to 1305,
inclusive, in the amount of $282,538.12.
Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 - Page 12
(b)
Claim for Damages from Charles Barrios
Gonzales, Sam Wesley Berry and Henry Lee
Battle. (Refer to City Attorney)
(c)
Street Right-of-Way Deed from Bakersfield
City School District - portion of right-
of-way required for construction of Piper
Way between Auburn Street and Highland
High School property.
(d)
Plans and Specifications for resurfacing
and paving portions of South Haley Street,
South Brown Street, Lakeview Avenue,
Virginia Avenue, Benton Street, Rosalia
Drive, South Eye Street, Lindsey Drive
and Monitor Street within the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon
and (d) of the
call vote:
amotion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c)
Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following roll
Ayes:
Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Thomas
Upon a motion
the amount of $3,500.00
by Councilman Strong, Budget Transfer in
from the Council's Contingency Fund Account
Number 11-510-6100 to the Fire Department's Account Number 11-640-3900,
to replace all elements of the heating unit at Fire Station No. 1,
with the exception of the boiler, was approved.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Budget Transfer in
the amount of $2,400.00 from the Council's Contingency Fund Account
Number 11-510-6100 to the City Manager's Account Number 11-520-7100,
to complete the furnishing of the new Personnel Office and Community
Development Director's Office, .was approved.
Councilman Bleecker requested that an office with confi-
dential secretarial services be made available to Councilmen in
the performance of their duties.
Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 - Page 13
Deferred Business.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2213 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield adding Item 7 to Section
17~64.030 of the Municipal Code, pro-
viding for use in the M-1 Zone of
Livestock Slaughtering and processing
wholly within a building, upon
granting of Conditional Use Permit.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Ordinance No. 2213
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield adding Item 7
to Section 17.64.030 of the Municipal Code, providing for use in
the M-1 Zone of Livestock Slaughtering and processing wholly within
a building, upon granting of Conditional Use Permit, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Thomas
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing before the
Council on Resolution of Intention No. 896 of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, declaring its intention to order
the construcfion of sanitary sewer lines, together with appurtenant
lampholes, manholes, wye branches and house laterals, and all
necessary earthwork and paving repair in proposed Public Improvement
District No. 896; describing the District to be benefitted by said
work and to be assessed to pay the cost and expense thereof; deter-
mining that Bonds will be issued to represent assessments to be
levied, and fixing the time and place for hearing protest and
objections to said work or the extent of the District to be assessed,
or both, and giving Notice thereof.
This hearing has been duly published and posted, and
notices sent to all property owners within the area.
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Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 - Page 14
Vice-Mayor Heisey declared the hearing open for public
participation. No protests or objections being received, the public
portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and
action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Resolution No. 90-7'4
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the work in Public
Improvement District No. 896 and directing the City Clerk to post
and publish Notice Inviting Bids therefor, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Thomas
Upon a motion by-Councilman Medders, Resolution No. 91-74
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ascertaining and deter-
mining the General Prevailing Rate of Per Diem Wages and General
Prevailing Rate for Legal Holidays and Overtime Work to be paid in
the matter of Public Improvement District No. 896, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Rogers
Noes None
Absent: Councilman Thomas
This is the time set for public hearing on Resolution of
Intention No. 900 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order the vacation of the
Alley in Block 167, City of Bakersfield, and reservation of Public
Utility Easements therein.
This hearing has been duly posted.
Vice-Mayor Heisey declared the hearing open for public
participation. No protests or objections being received, the public
portion of
the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and action.
Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 - Page 15
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Resolution No. 92-74
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the vacation of
the Alley in Block 167, City of Bakersfield, and reservation of
Public Utility Easements therein, was adopted by the following roll
Noes:
Absent:
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Rogers
None
Councilman Thomas
This is the time set
for public hearing on Resolution of
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Strong,
Rogers
None
Councilman Thomas
Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Intention No. 901 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order the vacation o£ the
Alley in Block 8, Kruse Tract, between Truxtun Avenue and Sante Fe
Tracks, T Street and U Street, and reservation of Public Utility
Easements therein.
This hearing has been duly posted.
Vice-Mayor Heisey declared the hearing open for public
participation. No protests or objections being received, the public
portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No. 93-.74
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the vacation of
the Alley in Block 8, Kruse Tract, between Truxtun Avenue and Santa
Fe Tracks, "T" Street and "U" Street, City of Bakersfield, and
reservation of Public Utility Easements therein, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1974 - Page 16
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the Mayor was requested
to formally invite the students involved in "Teenage Government Day"
to return to the Council meeting of Monday, November 18, 1974, and
sit with the Council.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the meeting was
adjourned at ll:00 P.M.
ViCE-MAYOR of the C~Ity of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY C~fK and Ex~(~ffic~Z~ Clerk of fhe Council
of the~City of Bakersf~d, California
ma
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1974
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., November 18, 1974.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Father Craig O'Neill
of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Present:
Absent:
The City Clerk called the roll
Mayor Hart.
None
as follows:
Councilmen Thomas, Barton, Bleecker,
Medders, Rogers, Strong
He isey,
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 4, 1974 were
approved as presented.
Mayor Hart recessed the regular Council meeting for a
Continued Joint Public Hearing of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield and the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency.
Continued Joint Public Hearing of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield and
the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency on
the proposed amendments to the Redevelop-
ment Plan and Draft Environmental Impact
Report for the Downtown Bakersfield
Redevelopment Project and the area
proposed to be added to the Project.
MAYOR HART: This is the time and place for the speciaI
joint meeting of the Council and the Bakersfield Redevelopment
Agency for the purpose of conducting a continued j~int public
hearing on the proposed amendments to the Redevelopment Plan for
the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project and the Draft
Environmental Impact Report for the Redevelopment Project and the
area proposed to be added to the Project.
On November 4, 1974 the duly noticed joint public hearing
of the Council and Redevelopment Agency was held. Following public
comments on the proposed amendments to the Redevelopment Plan and
Draft Environmental Impact Report it was moved and adopted by the
Council and Redevelopment Agency that the Joint Public Hearing and
Special Joint Meeting be continued to this date, time and place.
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1974 - Page 2
AGENCY VICE-CHAIRMAN CASPER: Requested the Secretary of
the Redevelopment Agency to call the roll:
Present: Agency Members Casper, Lee, Poehner, Stewart, Taber
Absent: Agency Members King, Puder
AGENCY VICE-CHAIRMAN CASPER: This is a special meeting:
of the Redevelopment Agency.
MAYOR HART: The record contains the proposed amendments
to the Redevelopment Plan and the Redevelopment Agency Report to
the Council on the proposed amendments, which contains the Draft
Environmental Impact Report. The record also contains the Amended
Rules Governing Participation by Owners, Operators of Businesses
and Tenants, and the report and recommendation of the City Planning
Commission approving the proposed amendments to the Redevelopment
Plan. All written and oral communications received prior to the
Joint Public Hearing on November 4, 1974 are part of the record.
Cards were distributed to those persons in the audience
requesting to speak or express their opinion of the proposed amend-
ments.
MAYOR HART: Under the law every person speaking must be
sworn in by the City Clerk.
I now declare the public hearing open for the City Council.
AGENCY VICE-CHAIRMAN CASPER: I now declare the public
hearing open for the Redevelopment Agency~
MAYOR HART: Under the law it
preside over this Joint Public Hearing.
senration of the Agency. At this time,
is my responsibility to
We shall have the pre-
I would like to call on
Mr. Bergen, Community Development Director of the Agency, to
introduce the persons who will participate for the Agency and they
have already been sworn in.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR BERGEN:
I am Harold Bergen, Community Development Director
For the record,
of the Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1974 - Page 3
Redevelopment Agency. Those persons who will be participating for
the Agency are:
Richard Foster, Community Development Director
Eugene Jacobs and Mark Breakstone, Special
Counsel for the Redevelopment Agency
Richard Foster explained the activities of the Agency
and City staff, since the hearing was continued two weeks ago, in
an attempt to communicate with the property owners and tenants in
the downtown area.
Mr. Foster stated that there are persons in the proposed
area who will be displaced and cited several corrections in the
proposed ordinance approving and adopting the amendments and the
report to the City Council on the proposed amendments to the
Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Plan.
Mayor Hart requested that the cards distributed to the
public requesting to speak or expressing their opinions of the
proposed amendments be picked up.
Mayor Hart requested the City Clerk to read the names and
addresses of all persons, subsequent to the November 4, 1974 hearing,
who have submitted written communications in favor of the adoption
of the proposed amendments to the Redevelopment Plan and/or Environ-
mental Impact Report:
Communication was submitted by Richard Foster,
Community Development Director, in regards to
a verbal approval of the proposed amendments
from Vernon Smith, part owner of property
located at 2022-2024 Chester Avenue.
Mayor Hart asked for oral statements and questions by
persons in favor of the adoption of the proposed amendments to the
Redevelopment Plan and/or Environmental Impact Report.
After being sworn in by the City Clerk the following
persons spoke in favor of the proposed amendments:
Joe Henley,
Lawrence F.
Lawrence I.
1673 Chester Avenue
Lake, 22nd Street & Chester Avenue
Weill, 1420 - 19th Street
Bakersfield, California, November 18,
1974 - Page 4
cards
The Clerk reported that the following persons turned
in favor of the amendments:
Ida M. Simonson, 1919-1927 "K" Street
in
hearing, who have submitted written communications objecting to
the adoption of the proposed amendments to the Redevelopment Plan
and/or Environmental Impact Report.
The Clerk reported that no communications have been
received objecting to the proposed amendments.
Mayor Hart asked for oral statements and questions by
persons objecting to the adoption of the proposed amendments to
the Redevelopment Plan and/or Environmental Impact Report.
After being sworn in by the City Clerk the following
persons spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments:
Leo J. Wiener, 1100 - 18th Street
Gary Stein, 19th & "L" Streets (Mr. Stein
presented the Council and Staff with a lengthy
questionnaire which was answered by Mr. Eugene
Jacobs)
The Clerk reported that the following persons turned
in opposition to the amendments:
Clyde Trammel, 1314 - l?th Street
Gino Fanucchi, llO0 Truxtun Avenue
Norire Sabonjian (Best Cleaners),
1600 - 1608 "F" Street
cards
Russell Hoenshell
Questionnaire)
After being sworn
Downtown Business Association
1919 Chester Avenue, asked several questions regarding the options
and position of the property owners in respect to the proposed
downtown regional shopping center.
xn by 'the City Clerk, Robert WardwelJ~,
Bennie Shapiro, Ill0-1130 - 19th Street
Mayor Hart requested thai the City Clerk read the names
and addresses of all persons, subsequent to the November 4, 1974
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1974 - Page 5
After being sworn in by the City Clerk, John Brock, 19,18
Chester Avenue, stated that a strong retail development in the down-
town area is necessary to make downtown a viable area and he is
definitely for the district development.
After being sworn in by the City Clerk, Hugh Sill, Sill
Building at 1508 - 18th Street, stated that the redevelopment of the
downtown area is needed and the right of condemnation is an absolute
necessity to accomplish this, and he is in favor of these proposals.
After being sworn in by the City Clerk, Michael Belluomini,
representing a family owned business in the downtown area, proposed
a condominium type concept, owned by local businessmen, rather than
a developer owned shopping center.
Mayor Hart closed the public hearing for the purposes of
the City Council.
Agency Vice-Chairman Casper closed the public hearing for
the purposes of the Redevelopment Agency.
Mr. Eugene Jacobs stated it should be distinguished that
this is a project amendment to expand the boundaries of the
Redevelopment Area and establish certain legal powers, not the
approval of the developer's contract for a regional shopping cent,~r
which will be brought before the Agency and Council at a later date
for approval.
Redevelopment Agency members explained their support
the proposed amendments.
Adoption of Resolution No. RA31-74 of
the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency
certifying, approving and adopting
the Environmental Impact Report on
the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment
Project and the area proposed to be
added to the Project.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Taber, seconded by Agency
Member Lee, Resolution No. RA31-74 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment
Agency certifying, approving and adopting the Environmental Impact
Report on the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project and the
118
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1974 - Page 6
area proposed to be added to the Project, was adopted
roll call
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
by the following
vote:
Agency Members Casper, Lee, Poehner, Stewart, Taber
None
Agency Members King, Puder
Agency Vice-Chairman Casper, I hereby transmit to the City
Clerk and the Council,
Impact Report.
the Resolution adopting the Environmental
Adoption of Resolution No. RA32-74 of
the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency
approving and recommending the adoption
of Amendments to the Redevelopment Plan
for the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelop-
ment Project.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Stewart, seconded by
Agency Member Poehner, Resolution No. RA32-74 of the Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency approving and recommending the adoption of
Amendments to the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Bakersfield
Redevelopment Project, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Agency Members Casper, Lee, Poehner, Stewart, Taber
Noes: None
Absent: Agency Members King, Puder
Agency Vice-Chairman Casper, I hereby transmit to the
City Clerk and the Council, the Resolution of the Agency approving
and recommending that the Council adopt the proposed Redevelopment
Councilman Bleecker reviewed, in detail, the proposed
ordinance and Environmental Impact Report and asked numerous questions.
During discussion, Mr. Jacobs stated that, for a point of
clarification, this ordinance not only approves a boundary change
but adds the power to move forward with the Redevelopment Plan;
however, before the plan could be implemented further approval will
be necessary.
Plan.
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1974 - Page 7
119
During discussion, Councilman Rogers questioned the
displacement of persons within the proposed area.
Mr. Jacobs stated that in rechecking the total area there
are 16 families, 133 single individuals and 81 dwelling
to displacement.
units subject
Mr. Foster stated that most of these people are transients
staying in hotels and it is not the problem it appears to be.
First reading of an Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Bakers-
field approving and adopting amendments
to the Redevelopment Plan for the
Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment
Project.
After additional discussion, upon a motion by Councilman
Barton, seconded by Councilman Heisey, first reading was considered
given an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving and adopting amendments to the Redevelopment Plan for the
Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project, by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Thomas,
Rogers,
None
None
There being no further
Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Strong
discussion, Agency Vice-Chairman
Noes:
Absent:
Casper adjourned the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency at 10:30
Mayor Hart declared a brief recess and reconvened the
regular Council meeting at 10:35 P.M.
introduced
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mr. Todd Madigan, Chairman of the Veteran's Affairs Council,
Mr. Tom Corwin and Mr. Eston Reynolds of this organize--
Adoption of Resolution No. 94-74 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
supporting a National Cemetery in Kern
County.
tion and requested the Council to adopt a Resolution supporting a
National Cemetery in Kern County.
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1974 - Page 8
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No.
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield supporting a National
Cemetery in Kern County, was adopted by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Thomas, Barton,
Rogers, Strong
Noes; None
Absent: None
Mr. Vernon Lowe, State Department
94-74
Bleecker, Heisey, Medders
of Weights and Measures,
1116 East California Avenue, requested that the Council adopt an
Ordinance requiring gas station owners post prices of gasoline and
distributed copies of a proposed ordinance.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Heisey,
proposed ordinance requiring gas station owners to post prices of
gasoline, was referred to the City Attorney and Business Development
and Parking Committee for study and recommendation.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, communication from
C. E. Smith, Jr., Western Regional Manager of Warner Cable of Kern
County, requesting a rate increase, was referred to the staff for
report.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, communication from
Melvin G. Davis, 407 Chester Avenue, informing the Council of the
availability of a building, he owns, at 1501 Eye Street, for use
by the City, was received and referred to the staff for report.
Council Statements.
Councilman Heisey stated that bids for the new Police
Building were opened last week. Some Councilmen and Planning
Commissioners feel that the building should face Truxtun Avenue
rather fhan Eye Street and if it is going to be changed an agree-
ment should be made with the successful bidder before the Contract
is signed.
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1974 - Page 9
Councilman Heisey requested that the Budget Review and
Financ~ Committee call a meeting this week and invite Dr. Sheldon
and his Attorney, the Planning Commission Chairman and the City
staff to try and resolve this issue.
Councilman Barton read the following prepared statement:
"In an editorial in the Bakersfield Californian,
Tuesday, November 5, 1974, the Californian seems
to have lost the concept o£ what are the basic
responsibilities of the City Council and those
of responsible Councilmen. One, the editorial
dwelt with the issue of the rights o£ employees
to organize into an association or to seek
representation; two, the rights o£ our Chie£
of Police to conduct the affairs of his depart-
ment. I have no disagreement with these two
points, and I completely agree with the
Californian. The employees do have the right
to seek or not to seek representation, whether
it be a union or some other form of association,
and the Chief has the undisputed right and
responsibility to manage the affairs o£ his
department.
But I believe the Cali£ornian did not recognize
that the City Council has the overall responsi-
bility to the citizens of Bakersfield to see that
their taxes are spent in the most efficient
manner possible and they, the City Council, must
speak out when any division or subordinate body
of our city government is wasting money. Because
our City Charter has three Civil Service Com-
missions, Police, Fire, and Miscellaneous, that
are allowed to make their own rules of conduct
and to go in whatever direction they want to,
they can, in this type of antiquated system,
spend our citizens' tax money without having
the ultimate responsibility to the voters and
the citizens of our city. This blank check
giveaway of our taxes is a concept I cannot
agree to, nor do the citizens of the ward I
represent. This kind of a waste, I believe,
could have been stopped or at least reduced to
a minimum if the Council had the intestinal
fortitude to demand that the Police Commission
cease wasting taxes and complete their duties.
The Californian strongly insinuated that I and
other Councilmen may have violated the City
Charter by suggesting that the Police Commission
seat and use an uninterested Hearing Officer in
their hearings. There are within this state
agencies that do provide such independent
Hearing Officers. In my opinion, these past
delays and duplications of their hearings could
have rapidly been brought to a conclusion had
our suggestions been heeded and thereby eliminate
the time and consuming use of their valuable
time and those of our staff, and, therefore,
122
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1974 - Page l0
possibly reducing the money waste of prolonged
litigation. This would have resulted in tax
money savings to the citizens and still provide
the vehicle for the Commission to fulfill their
duties and responsibilities in the Police dis-
cipline matter.
We, the City Council, have numerous boards and
commissions to advise and give us guidance, and
they do their tasks with dedication and dispatch,
but we, the City Council, cannot delegate our
basic responsibility, which is fiscal responsibi-
lity, to anyone. I, for one, will not delegate
my fiscal responsibility that was entrusted to
me by the voters of my ward, and I intend, when-
ever necessary, to continue to speak out anytime
that I believe our tax money can be saved. I
will not pass the buck nor will I condone --
wasting it."
Reports.
Councilman Rogers, Chairman of the Auditorium-Recreation
Committee, read a report regarding Establishment of Student School
Crossing Guard Program, as follows:
On September 30, 1974, Mrs. Jill Haddad addressed
the City Council with regard to establishment of
a student school crossing guard program. The
matter was referred to the Council Auditorium-
Recreation Committee and Traffic Authority for
study.
The Auditorium-Recreation Committee held meetings
on October 24 and November 6 with regard to this
subject. Representatives from the school
district, the individual responsible for the
county school crossing guard program, and city
staff from the Police, Auditorium-Recreation,
legal, and City Manager's departments were
present.
At the committee's request, the Police Department
contacted ten cities in the state (Fresno,
Hayward, Ventura, Modesto, Pasadena, Orange,
San Diego, Torrance, Oakland, and Stockton) who
have had experience with the student program.
Fresno, Modesto, San Diego, Oakland, and
Stockton indicated that they presently have
the program and are generally happy with it.
The other cities stated that the program had
not worked out for a variety of reasons; in
part, due to problems in maintaining leaders,
staffing the patrols, and a lack of interest.
Title 5 of the California Administrative Code
indicates that school districts are vested with
the authority to establish such safety patrols.
Further analysis also indicates that liability
is a major factor to consider in this regard
and, in such cases, is the responsibility of
the school districts.
Bakersfield, California. November 18, 1974 - Page ll
In summary, the committee finds that student
school crossing guard programs are the responsi-
bility of the local school districts and are
under their jurisdiction. The Committee
recommends that the City, through the Police
Department, provide whatever technical assistance
the local school districts request if they
decide to establish such a program in Bakers-
field.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, report of the
Auditorium-Recreation Committee regarding Establishment of Student
School Crossing Guard Program and recommending that the City,
through the Police Department, provide whatever technical assistance
the local school districts request, if they decide to establish such
a program in Bakersfield, was approved.
Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read a report regarding County Application for
Emergency Medical Services Grant, as follows:
On October 25, 1974, the Mayor and City Council
received a letter from Kern County asking for
city endorsement, in principle, of an applica-
tion for an emergency medical services grant.
This iiem was referred to the Council Budget
Review and Finance Committee.
Emergency medical services in Kern County are
presently operated largely on an informal basis
with little overall coordination. No overall
system currently exists for carrying out these
important services. The goal of the project is
to establish an emergency medical services
system for Kern County that will meet the
standards prescribed by the Department of
Health, Education and Welfare and the State
Department o£ Health. It is important that
Kern County be recognized as an area planning
jurisdiction instead of being part of a multi-
county agency.
The purpose of the proposed grant is twofold:
(1) to study the feasibility of establishing
and operating a countywide emergency medical
services program, and (2) to plan the establish-
ment and actual operation of such a program.
The County is applying for a $45,000 grant to
carry out this purpose over a 12-month period.
The support of this application by the city
will entail no financial obligations or commit-
ments. The city will be given the opportunity
to provide whatever input it feels necessary
into the study. Such participation could be
similar to city involvement in preparation of
the recently completed countywide disaster
plan.
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1974 - Page 12
This Committee has reviewed the county applica-
tion and met with Tom Folsom of the County
Administrator's Office. Based on this review,
we concur with the need for this feasibility
study and recommend that the City Council
endorse the project in principle.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, report of the Budget
Review and Finance Committee regarding County Application for
Emergency Medical Services Grant and endorsing the project in
principle, was approved.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read a report regarding Police
Department Union Election, as follows:
At the November 4 City Council meeting, a letter
was received from Mr. Randall Prevo, General
Manager of the Kern County Employees' Association,
and was referred by the Council to the Govern-
mental Efficiency and Personnel Committee. This
letter was in regard to a union election of
police employees and listed nine demands by
Mr. Prevo before his union would agree to the
conduct of an election.
As Chairman of the Governmental Efficiency and
Personnel Committee, I am pleased to report
that this issue was decided in court last week
by Judge J. Ballentyne of Visalia. Judge
Ballentyne ordered a secret ballot election for
this Thursday, November 21, to be conducted by
the State Conciliation Service. This order is
almost identical to the election provisions as
verbally agreed to by the City and the Employees'
Association in August of this year. The only
change is that the two suspended police officers
will be allowed to vote; however, their ballots
will be sealed and counted only if the election
is so close that one or two votes would change
the outcome. If it becomes necessary to count
these two votes, the union can then challenge
the election before the Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee or in the courts.
Since Judge Ballentyne's ruling has been issued
to the city and the union, I do not feel any
further action is necessary in regard to Mr.
Preyo's demands.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, report of the
Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee regarding Police
Department Union Election, was approved.
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1974 - Page 13
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent
(a) Allowance o£ Claims Nos. 1306 to 1467,
inclusive, in the amount o£ $177,044.58.
(b) Claims for Personal Injuries from Marcelina
Mendez, Aberlardo Mendez, Rodrigo DeAvilla,
Adam A. Romero, Ignacio Tapia and Lenor
Torres Guardian of Conrad Torres. (Refer
to City Attorney)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Claim for Damages from Francis A. Moore,
Jr., l107 Truxtun Avenue. (Refer to
City Attorney)
Claim for Damages from Pacific Telephone
Company.(Refer to City Attorney)
Sewer Line Easement £rom Tenneco Realty
Development Corporation for portions of
proposed White Lane and Wilson Road
between Stine Road and Ashe Road (Section
15, T. 30 S., R. 27 E.).
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for street improvements under Parcel
Map No. 1137 - Contract No. 73-67 with
Robert W. Lynn.
Plans and Specifications for construction
of a Restroom-Storage Building and Security
Lighting at Grissom Park.
Calendar:
Councilman Strong moved adoption of Items (a), (b), (c),
(d), (e), (f) and (g) of the Consent Calendar, with the deletion
of Claim Voucher No. 1329 in the amount of $4,095.90 to Martin and
Flandrick, Attorneys, to be voted upon separately.
After discussion, upon a substitute motion by Councilman
Heisey, Items (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (£) and (g) of the Consent
Calendar, were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers
Ayes:
Councilmen Thomas, Barton, Strong
Noes:
Absent: None
Councilman Strong stated, in clarifying his negative
he was against the appointment
for the reason they were hired
to that firm.
vote,
of Martin & Flandrick, Attorneys,
and will not endorse a blank check
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1974 - Page 14
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Hoven
and Company for Annual Contract for Blueprinting, was accepted,
the other bid rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, low bid of A & D
Backhoe Rentals for construction of Sanitary Sewer Mains in portions
of future White Lane and Wilson Road, was accepted, all other bids
rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Salomon
Pipeline for construction of Storm Drains at various locations
within the City of Bakersfield, was accepted, all other bids rejected
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
New Business
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
2214 New Series of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield amending Section
4.16.110 of Title 4 of the Municipal
Code, concerning Qualifications for
Councilman.
Very recently the Appellate Court struck down a one-year
residency requirement for candidates for City Council as being
violatire of the 14th Amendment. It is necessary that the .present
one-year requirement of the Municipal Code be amended to conform
to the constitution as expressed by the court decision, and be
effective prior to November 27, 1974, when candidates may file
nomination papers for the February 25, 1975 Councilmanic Election.
The new residency requirement is 30 days prior to the first date
possible for filing nominating papers for Councilman.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Emergency Ordinance
No. 2214 New Series of the Council o£ the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 4.16.110 of Title 4 of the Municipal Code, con-
cerning Qualifications for Councilman, was adopted by the followtrig
roll call
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
vote:
Councilmen Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Rogers, Strong
None
None
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1974 - Page 15
Adoption of Resolution No. 95-74 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving the Kern County Federal Aid
Urban Committee Process and the portion
of the Program relating to the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Resolution No. 95-74
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving the Kern County
Federal Aid Urban Committee Process and the portion of the Program
relating to the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilmen Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Rogers, Strong
Approval of Lease Agreement between
the Kern County Employees Federal
Credit Union and the City of Bakers-
field.
The Credit Union has requested minor alterations to the
proposed Lease Agreement for the parking lot to be constructed at
the southwest corner of Truxtun Avenue and "H" Street. The changes
would restrict the use of the property for a parking lot only,
limit improvement and operating costs, and protect the Credit Union
from possible mechanics liens.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Lease Agreement
between the Kern County Employees Federal Credit Union and the City
of Bakersfield for the parking lot to be constructed at the south.-
west corner of Truxtun Avenue and "H" Street, was approved and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing on application
of Tenneco Realty Development Corporation to amend the zoning
boundaries from an "A" (Agricultural) Zone to a C-O-D (Commercial
and Professional Office), or more restrictive, Zone, that certain
property in the City of Bakersfield located on the north side of
Stockdale Highway in the 5000 Block.
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1974 - Page 16
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property
posted and property owners notified as required by law.
This property is a 2.21 Acre parcel of land located
adjacent to the east side of Occidental Petroleum Corporation
administration offices. Property to the east is zone "A" and is
undeveloped; to the south the zoning is C-1-D and C-O-D and is
also undeveloped; to the west it is zoned C-O and is developed
with Occidental Petroleum office facilities; and undeveloped
property, to the north, is zoned "A" (Agricultural).
The Planning Commission found the C-O-D zoning of subject
property compatible with the zoning and development of adjacent
properties, consistent with the Land Use Element of the General
Plan, would not have a significant
ment and
patton.
adverse effect on the environ-
recommended approval.
Mayor Hart declared the
No protests or objections were received.
hearing open for public partici-
Mr. Chuck Tolltee
was present as a representative of Tenneco Realty Development -
Corporation, the applicant for the proposed zone change. The public
portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and
action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Ordinance No. 2215
New Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code by changing
the Land Use Zoning of that certain property in the City of Bakers-
field located on the north side of Stockdale Highway in the 5000
Block, finding that said zone change would not have a substantial:,
adverse impact on the environment and that it is consistent with
the General Plan, was adopted by the
Ayes Councilmen Thomas, Barton,
Rogers, Strong
Noes None
following roll call vote:
Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, ~ovember 18, ]~74 - Page 17
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Strong, the meeting was adjourned at
11:45 P.M.
Bakersfield .if.
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Council
Bakersfield, California, November 25, 1974
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., November 25, 1974.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Ross McGuire
o£ the College Heights Congregational Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Barton (seated at 8:25 P.M.),
Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong,
Thomas
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 18, 1974 were
approved as presented.
Mayor Hart welcomed and introduced the student counter-
parts for the Office of Mayor and members of the Council who
participated in the Annual Teenage Government Day on Wednesday,
November 13, 1974.
Student Mayor Greg Fraser stated that
adopted the following proposals for the
Council
tion:
the student City
Council's considera-
That a survey be taken by the City of
Bakersfield, County of Kern and High
Schools to determine the need of Bicycle
Paths in the school areas.
That a separate Teenage Government Day be
held by the City and County because of
problems that have arisen due to conflicting
interests. This would further broaden the
students awareness of the role the City and
County have in our society.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, Proposal No. 1
regarding Bicycle paths was referred to the Traffic Authority for
study and recommendation; and Proposal No. 2 regarding separate
Teenage Government Days was referred to the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mrs. Marie Dickinson, 1733 Cypress Circle, addressed the
Council regarding "Project: Safer California" (a blueprint for
Bakersfield, California, November 25, 1974 - Page 2
regional and State control of local law enforcement), requested
adoption of a resolution in opposition to the project and suggested
the following:
1. Letter o~ telegram be sent to Governor
Reagen, Senator Stiern and Assemblyman
Elect Bill Thomas, objecting to the Project
as it is the organizational framework of a
Police State.
2. Instruct Chief of Police Price to register
the City oT Bakersfield's objection to the
Project during the Governor's Conf'erence
in Sacramento, December 2, 3 & 4, 1974.
3. Voice objection to an Executive Order that
Governor Reagen plans to give on December
31, 1974. This order would declare the
standards of "Project: Safer California"
in operation in the State of California.
Send copies of this objection to Senator
Stiern and Assemblyman Elect Bill Thomas.
Councilman Rogers stated that Chief of Police Price will
be attending the Conference on "Project: Safer California" in
Sacramento on December 2, 3 & 4, 1974, and will make a report to
the Council.
During discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Heisey,
the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee was instructed
to thoroughly study "Project: Safer California" and come back to
the Council with a recommendation.
Councilman Thomas stated that the proposed objections
should also be sent to Assemblyman Gonzales.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, communication from
the Tejon Investment Company requesting annexation of a portion of
Tenative Tract No. 3698, was referred to the Planning Commission
for study and recommendation. Councilman Heisey abstained from
voting on this motion due to an interest in Tejon Investment
Council Statements
Reappointment of Public Works Director
Calvin A0 Bidwell as member of the
Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker,
Calvin A. Bidwell was reappointed to the Board
for three year term expiring December 1, 1977.
Compalay.
Public Works Director
of Zoning Adjustment
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Bakersfield, California, November 25, 1974 - Page 3
Appointment of Acting Building Director
Philip L. White as member of the Board
of Zoning Adjustment.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Acting Building
Director Philip L. White was appointed to fill the vacancy on the
Board of Zoning Adjustment, for term expiring December 1, 1975.
Appointment of Acting Building Director
Philip L. White as Ex-Officio Member
and Secretary of the Board of Building
and Housing Appeals.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Acting Building
Director Philip L. White was appointed as Ex-Officio Member and
Secretary of the Board of Building and Housing Appeals.
The
(a)
(b)
(c)
Consent Calendar.
following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
Allowance of Claims Nos. 1468 to 1612,
inclusive, in the amount of $234,512.16.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for street and sewer improvements
under Tract No. 3598 B - Contract No.
74-14 with Stockdale Development
Corporation.
Easement for public road purposes from
Tenneco Realty Development Corporation
for Parcel Map 2623 (along west side of
Madison Avenue south of Ming Avenue).
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b) and
(c) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers,
Strong, Thomas
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Award of Contract for construction
of new Police Building.
Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read a report regarding Award of Bid - Police
Building, as follows:
Bakersfield, California, November 25, 1974 - Page 4
It is the recommendation of the Police Depart-
ment, Architect, and this committee that an
award of $3,059,040.00 be made to Fred S.
Macomber for the construction of the new police
facility to be constructed in the City of
Bakersfield on the property bounded by Truxtun
Avenue, Eye Street, 16th Street and "H" Street.
It is further recommended that the Council
delete the radio, electronic, and television
sub-bids, in the amount of $238,078.00 made by
AC Electric to the general contractor. ~t is
the feeling of the Architect and this Committee
that this particular part of this bid appears
to be excessive and must be reviewed in greater
detail. After being reviewed, this particular
radio and electronic sub-contract will be
presented to the Council for rebid. It should
be noted that AC Electric was the same sub-
contractor to all general contractors submitting
bids under this bid award. This will have the
effect of reducing the amount of award to a
figure of $2,820,962.00.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, report of the Budget
Review and Finance Committee, awarding the bid for construction of
the new Police Facility to Fred S. Macomber, with deletion of the
radio, electronic and television sub-bids in the amount of
$238,078.00 to be re-bid at a later date, was approved by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers,
Strong, Thomas
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman M~dders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read a report regarding Police Bm~lding Location,
as follows:
This committee met on Wednesday, November 20~
1974, and again on Monday, November 25, 1974,
to ascertain the facts concerning the availa-
bility or,he Sheldon property located at the
corner of "H" Street and Truxtun Avenue and
what effect, if any, the immediate property
acquisition would have on the positioning of
the police building.
The facts concerning this property acquisition
are as follows:
Dr. Sheldon and his attorney, Mr. Bianco,
will agree to give the City the right of
possession at midnight, January 8, 1975,
Bakersfield, California, November 25, 1974 - Page 5
so that the contractor may begin work on
that site on January 9, 1975. The architect
and the contractor have both stated that
this is the last possible date that work
may commence under the bid as presented.
The City must deposit $105,000.00 towards
the purchase of the Sheldon property,
pending settlement.
Dr. Sheldon has indicated that to give us
possession on this date a double move would
be required for him and that the cost of
the second move should be borne by the City
in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00.
The contractor has indicated that adminis-
trative costs for the delay between December
9, 1974, and January 9, 1975, would accrue
in the amount of $1,600.00 per week for an
amount of approximately $8,000.00 to cover
the five week delay period.
The contractor has indicated that because
of necessary additional temporary construction
shoring for the Truxtun Avenue facing, an
additional amount of $[0,000.00 would be
necessary in the form of a change order to
his original bid. The total additional
costs to the City for the Truxtun Avenue
facing would be $19,000.00
The Planning Commission of
gone on record as favoring
Avenue facing.
the City has
the Truxtun
The Police Chief has indicated that the Eye
Street side would be tactically more
advantageous in the event of riot control,
general accessibility, and future civic
center development.
This committee has not made a recommendation
but has rather attempted to ascertain the facts
relative to this question and is leaving it to
the Council to make the final decision.
Councilman Rogers asked if the additional $19,000.00 is
available, if the Council decides to face the building on Truxtun
Avenue.
Finance Director Haynes stated that there are sufficient
reserve funds in the Revenue Sharing account to cover the additional
costs.
Councilman Rogers moved that the new Police Building be
fronted on Truxtun Avenue and the required additional funds be
allocated.
Bakersfield, California, November 25, 1974 - Page 6
City Attorney Hoagland stated that any action, by the
Council, to front the new Police Building on Truxtun Avenue should
include a contingency that Dr. Sheldon vacate his building and
make it available for demolition on January 9, 1975, or the project
will not go forward on Truxtun Avenue.
Councilman Heisey stated that is one of the contingencies,
Dr. Sheldon will vacate that property by January 9, 1975, or the
new Police Building will automatically face Eye Street and that was
clearly understood by all the participants in the discussions.
Mr. Robert Stuhr, Architect, presented drawings of the
new Police Building fronting both Eye Street and Truxtun Avenue and
answered questions of the Council.
Chief of Police Price answered questions of the Council
and stated that the Eye Street fronting would be more advantageous.
Councilman Thomas offered a substitute motion that the
new Police Building face
Council.
Kenneth Vetter,
Eye Street as previously approved by the
Chairman of the Planning Commission,
stated that the Planning Commission is on record supporting the
Truxtun Avenue fronting and requested that the Council make the
same decision.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Thomas' substitute
motion that the new Police Building face Eye Street as previously
approved by the Council, failed to carry by the following roll ca13L
vote:
Ayes: Bleecker, Thomas
Noes: Medders, Rogers, Strong
Absent:
Councilmen Barton,
Councilmen Heisey,
None
Councilman Rogers' motion 'that the new Police Building
front Truxtun Avenue and the required additional funds be allocate(]
from the reserve funds in the Revenue Sharing account, was approved
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Heisey,
Noes: Councilmen Barton,
Absent: None
Medders, Rogers, Strong
Bleecker, Thomas
Councilman Bleecker stated that he has a lot of qualms
about the agreemenf with Dr. Sheldon and feels the City has been
"had" for a lot of money, $19,000.00 of it is in the report. For
the record he has always been in favor of a new Police Building and
if it is going to front Truxtun Avenue and cost the City a lot of
extra money then he will just have to live with it.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Fred S.
Macomber for construction of the new Police Building, with deleiida
of the radio, electronic and television sub-bids in the amount of
$238,078.00 to be re-bid at a later date, was accepted, all other
bids rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract,
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Barton, Bleecker,
Strong, Thomas
Heisey, Medders, Rogers,
None
None
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, City Attorney
Hoagland
was instructed to meet with Dr. Sheldon's attorney and finalize the
agreement, regarding vacating the building on the southeast corner
of Truxtun Avenue and "H" Street, which will be presented at next
week's Council meeting for approval.
Deferred Business.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2216 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield approving and adopting
amendments to tb~e Redevelopment Plan
for the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelop-
ment Project.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Ordinance No. 2216
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield approving and
adopting amendments to the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown
Bakersfield, California, November 25, 1974 - Page 8
Bakersfield Redevelopment Project, was
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker,
Strong, Thomas
Noes: None
Absent: None
adopted by the following
Heisey, Medders, Rogers,
New Business
Approval of Agreement between the City
of Bakersfield and Biggar, Frapwell,
Ghezzi and Cartnal, Architects, out-
lining conditions for architectural
services necessary to develop the new
Corporation Yard.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Agreement between the
City of B~kersfield and Biggar, Frapwell, Ghezzi and Cartnal,
Architects, outlining conditions for architectural services necessary
to develop the new Corporation Yard, was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
M~~'~h Ci~ty 0f Bakersfield,
Calif.
ATTEST:
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of the Gity of Bakers~ld, California
ma
Bakersfield, California,
December 2, 1974
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., December 2, 1974.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend T. James
Baker, St. of the Cain Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers,
Strong, Thomas, Barton
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 25,
approved as presented.
Correspondence.
1974 were
An invitation from the Kern County Housing Authority was
extended to the Mayor and members of the Council to attend an Open
House at their New Section 23, Lease Department and Housing Appli.-
cation Offices, 231 Colin Kelly Drive, Oildale, to be held on
December 6, 1974, from 3:00 P. M. to 6:00 P. M.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, communication from
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce informing the Council
that the representative from the City of Bakersfield to the Kern
County Economic Development Advisory Committee, Mr. Bob Hoven has
submitted his resignation and suggested Mr. Loren Hodge, Executive
Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce as a replacement, was
received and placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, City of Bakersfield's
Financial Report for Fiscal Year 1973-74 and City of Bakersfield's
Revenue Sharing Funds Financial Statements with report of Elmer Fox
and Company, Certified Public Accountants, for year ended June 30~,
1974, were received and referred to the Budget Review and Finance
Committee.
Bakersfield, California, December 2, 1974 - Page 2
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 1613 to 1686,
inclusive, in the amount of $37,939.90.
(b)
Construction Change Order No. 2 Contract
No. 74-47 with Cal-Western Retaining Wall,
Inc., for the construction of Mayflower
Storm Drain Project; HUD Project No.
WSF-CA-09-16-1046 and HUD Project No.
WSF-CA-09-16-1069.
(c)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for construction of Mayflower
District Storm Drain; HUD Project No.
WSF-CA-09-16-1046 and HUD Project No.
WSF-CA-09-16-1069 - Contract No. 74-47
with Cal-Western Retaining Wall, Inc.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for concrete construction of Land-
scaped Traffic Barriers in the Downtown
Parking Mall Contract No. 74-93 with
Jim Alfter.
(e)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for Masonry construction of Land-
scaped Traffic Barriers in the Downtown
Parking Mall Contract No. 74-92 with
Manuel Valdez.
(f)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for street and sewer improvements
under Tract No. 3660 Unit A - Contract
No. 73-105 with Vimark, Inc.
ADDENDUM
Budget Transfer from the Council's
Contingency Fund Account No. 11-510-6100
to the City Clerk's Account No. 11-516-7100
in the amount of $600.00, for completion
of remodeling of the City Clerk's and
Personnel Offices.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c),.
(d), (e), (f) and Addendum of the Consent Calendar, were adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong,
Thomas, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, low bid of Kern
Fence Construction for construction of fence at 32nd and "K" Streets
Sump, was accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the contract.
Bakersfield, California, December 2, 1974 - Page 3
New Business.
Renewal of Lease Agreement with Warner
Cable of Kern County, Inc.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Lease Agreement
with Warner Cable of Kern County, Inc., for use of City property
at the Municipal Farm for an antenna site at
of $230.00, was renewed for a period of five
December 31, 1979.
Approval of Cooperative Agreement
between the City of Bakersfield and
the County of Kern.
an annual rental rate
years, expiring on
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Cooperative Agreement
between the City of Bakersfield and Robert and Harriet Sheldon
regarding stipulation for possession of Sheldon property, located
on the southeast corner of Truxtun Avenue and "H" Street, before
January 9, 1975.
Councilman Bleecker offered a substitute motion to amend
the Agreement by adding the following clause: That the property
owners agree to furnish the City a certified appraisal of the
property prior to January 9, 1975 as a demonstration of good faith
and willingness to arrive at an amicable settlement of the value of
said property.
City Attorney Hoagland stated that the City has been
assured by Dr. Sheldon that an appraisal will be made, and Dr.
Approval of Agreement between the City
of Bakersfield and Robert and Harriet
Sheldon regarding Stipulation for
possession of Sheldon property.
Councilman Medders made a motion to approve the Agreement
ment Program.
between the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern for construc-
tion of 48" drainage pipeline along the extension of Quantico Avenue
from Brundage Lane south to an existing drain on State Highway 58
at a cost of $3,497.00, was approved. This agreement will commit
the Council to budget the $3,497.00 in the 1975-76 Capital Improve-
Bakersfield, California, December 2, 1974 - Page 4
Sheldon's attorney would advise him against signing the agreement
if such a condition is inserted.
Councilman Bleecker requested the City Attorney, at $50.00
per hour starting December 3, 1974, to figure how much time the
Attorney's office will have to spend until the issue with Dr.
Sheldon is finally adjudicated.
After discussion, Councilman Bleecker's substitute motion
to amend the agreement by adding the following clause: That the
property owners agree to furnish the City a certified appraisal of
the property prior to January 9, 1975 as a demonstration of good
faith and willingness to arrive at an amicable settlement of the
value of said property, failed to carry by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Bleecker, Thomas, Barton
Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong
None
Councilman Medders' motion to approve the Agreement
between the City of Bakersfield and Robert and Hatlet Sheldon
regarding stipulation for possession of Sheldon property, located
on the southeast corner of Truxtun Avenue and "H" Street, before
January 9, 1975, carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong
Noes: Councilmen Bleecker, Thomas, Barton
Absent: None
Councilman Barton stated, for the record, that last week
and tonight he voted against the wasting of $19,000.00 to front tbe
new Police Building on Truxtun Avenue.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing on application
of Esther Mallard to amend the zoning boundaries from an R-2-D
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural Design) Zone and
a C-1-D (Limited Commercial - Architectural Design) Zone, to an M}[
(Mobilehome), or more restrictive, Zone, that certain property in
Bakersfield, California, December 2, 1974 - Page 5
the City of Bakersfield located on the southwest corner of Planz
Road and South Chester Avenue.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and the property owners have been notified as required by law.
The majority of this parcel is presently zoned R-2-D
with only a narrow strip on the north zoned C-1-D. Prior to the
R-2-D zoning the property was zoned R-2-MH-D (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling - Mobilehome - Architectural Design) Zone. Both
these zones are similar, with the only difference being that the
latter allows mobilehomes.
The proposed project does not contemplate the destruction
of any natural, cultural historical or scenic sights; will not
significantly contribute to or be affected by any pollution probl,~ms
and does not indicate a significant change in land use or population
centers. Consequently, a negative declaration was made and posted
in City Hall on October l, 1974, in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of this
zone change as requested and advertised.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici.-
patton. No protests or objections being received, the public
portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and
action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Ordinance No. 2217
New Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use Zoning of that certain
property in the City of Bakersfield located on the southwest corner
of Planz Road and South Chester Avenue, finding that said zone change
would not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment and
that it is consistent with the General Plan, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong,
Thomas, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, December 2, 1974 - Page 6
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, information pertaining
to the Community Development Act of 1974, was referred to the
Budget Review and Finance Committee for study and recommendation.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
MAYOR of Bakersfield,
Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CL~K and~Ex-O~icio Clerk of the Council
of the/City of Bak~field, California
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144
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1974
Present:
Absent:
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., December 9, 1974.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Richard
Gerbrandt of the Mennonite Brethren Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Hart. Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong
Thomas, Barton, Bleecker
approved
None
Minutes of the
as presented.
regular meeting of December 2, 1974 were
Municipal
against a
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mr. Robert Richardson, 615½ "K" Street, addressed the
Council regarding a complaint he filed against a Bakersfield Police
Officer and the procedures involved in the investigation of that
complaint.
During discussion, City Manager Bergen explained the
procedures, as set out in Section 3.14.310 of the Bakersfield
Code, that must be followed when filing a complaint
Police Officer.
Correspondence.
Councilman Barton read the following communication from
the Downtown Business Association:
Bakersfield City Council
Business Development and Parking Committee
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301
Attention: Councilman James Barton, Chairman
Gentlemen:
Businesses within the Downtown District are
presently experiencing the greatest activity
of recent years. The increase in business
activity downtown is having a positive impact
on the economy of Bakersfield. However, the
increase in business and the loss of parking
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1974 - Page 2
through new construcl~on downtown has created
a critical parking shortage. Available down-
town parking can no longer accomodate customers
who do business here and employees who work here.
This shortage must be alleviated immediately,
by temporary measures if necessary. Also, a
long-term plan for adequate downtown parking
should be sought.
The Board of Directors of the Downtown Association
held a special board meeting this date, December
5, to discuss this problem. A motion was made
to: request the City Council to consider the
formation of a Parking Authority for the purpose
of eva~uating and solving the parking shortage
in the downtown area. The motion was seconded,
and carried unanimously. There were twelve
directors; ten constitutes a quorum.
We, therefore, respectfully request that the
City Council consider the establishment of a
Parking Authority for the City of Bakersfield.
We feel strongly that a Parking Authority could
evaluate parking needs, determine critical
shortage areas, and effect solutions to parking
problems which exist.
Very truly yours,
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
George Xezonatos,
Parking Committee Chairman
Richard Ramkey, President
Councilman Barton moved that the communication from the
Downtown Business Association requesting the establishment of a
Parking Authority for the purpose of evaluating and solving the
parking shortage in the downtown area be received, referred to the
Business Development and Parking Committee for study and also
referred to the staff for a report at the December 16, 1974 Council
meeting.
City Manager Bergen stated that the staff report would
set out the procedures that are necessary to form a Parking Authority
but would not include a detailed study of the downtown parking
needs.
Councilman Rogers requested that the report include the
powers of a Parking Authority.
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1974 - Page 3
Councilman Bleecker offered a substitute motion that the
communication from the Downtown Business Association be received,.
report from the staff be referred to the Business Development and
Parking Cormmittee for its consideration and the Co~unittee come back
to the Council with a recommendation.
Councilman Barton stated that the reason for his motion
regarding the staff report on December 16th is to make the entire,
Council aware of what a Parking Authority consists of and what
avenues the Council can follow in implementing a Parking Authority
structure.
After discussion regarding Councilman Barton's motion,
Councilman Bleecker withdrew his substitute motion.
Councilman Barton's motion that the Communication from
the Downtown Business Association requesting the establishment of
a Parking Authority for the purpose of evaluating and solving the
parking shortage in the downtown area, be received, referred to the
Business Development and Parking Committee for study and also referred
to the staff for a report that will set out the procedures necessary
to form a Parking Authority, for presentation to the entire Council
at the December 16, 1974 Council meeting was approved.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 1687 to 1751,
inclusive, in the amount of $43,498.46.
(b) Claim for Damages from State of California,
Department of Transportation. (Refer to
City Attorney)
(c) Plans and Specifications for the Construction
of Tennis Courts at Siemon Park, Wayside Park
and Centennial Park.
(d) Grant Deed from Tenneco Realty Development
Corporation for 34.46 acre parcel for new
Corporation Yard.
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1974 - Page 4
(e)
Access Easement from Tenneco Realty Develop-
ment Corporation - provides road access
between Oak Street and new Corporation Yard.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c),
(d) and (e) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Heisey,
Barton,
Noes: None
Absent:None
Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Bleecker
Councilman Bleecker stated that when construction begins
on the new Corporation Yard and access roads that the people in
the Fourth Ward would appreciate it if the Public Works Department
would keep the roads dampened to help prevent dust, etc.
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, low bid of Griffith
Company for resurfacing and paving portions of various City Streets,
was accepted, the other' bid rejected, the Mayor was authorized to
execute the contract and authorization was granted to expend funds
available in the Special Gas Tax Funds of the Council's Contingency
Fund, in the amount of $9,000.00, as this item exceeded the amount
budgeted.
30, 1974.
New Business
Adoption of Resolution No. 96-74 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field deleting a Council Meeting in
the month of December, 1974.
This resolution deletes the Council Meeting of December
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No. 96-74
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield deleting a Council meeting
in the month of December, 1974, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Heisey,
Barton,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Bleecker
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Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1974 - Page 5
Adoption of Resolution No. 97-74 of
the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, awarding
the Contract for doing the Work in
"Public Improvement District No. 896,"
pursuant to a Resolution of Intention
adopted by said City Council on the
23rd day of September, 1974.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Resolution No. 97-74
of Award of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
awarding the Contract to Colecrest Equipment Company, for doing the
work in "Public Improvement District No. 896," pursuant to a
Resolution of Intention adopted by said City Council on the 23rd
day of September, 1974, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Barton, Bleecker
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 903 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, declaring its intention
to order the vacation of Public
Utilities Easements in the former
Alley in Block 144 and the former
portion of Eureka Street.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 902 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, declaring its
intention to order the vacation of the
Alley in Block 148 on the north side .... .
of 23rd Street, City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution of
Intention No. 902 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
declaring its intention to order the vacation of the Alley in Block
148 on the north side of 23rd Street, City of Bakersfield and setting
January 6, 1975 for hearing on the matter before the council, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Barton, Bleecker
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1974 - Page 6
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Resolution of Intention
No. 903 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, declaring its
intention to order the vacation of Public Utilities Easements in
the former alley in Block 144 and the former portion of Eureka Street
and setting January 6, 1975 for hearing on the matter before the
Council, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Heisey
Adoption of Resolution No. 98-74 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
State of California, extending time
by one month within which affected
property owners must be ready to
receive underground service and within
which affected utilities must under-
ground facilities in Division 3 of
Underground Utility District No. 2.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Resolution No. 98-74
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, State of California,
extending time by one month within which affected property owners
must be ready to receive underground service and within which affected
utilities must underground facilities in Division 3 of Underground
Utility District No. 2, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
CouncilmenHeisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Barton, Bleecker
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Annexation Boundaries
designated as Panorama No. 2.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Annexation Boundaries
designated as Panaroma No. 2, located easterly of Maywood Drive
and northerly of Auburn Street and containing 2.7 acres + of
undeveloped land, were approved and referred to the City Engineer
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1974 - Page
and City Attorney
from voting on this
the annexation.
for referral to LAFC. Councilman Heisey abstained
item due to an interest in the company requesting
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing before the Council
for hearing protests by persons owning real property within territory
designated as "Kern River No. 4," proposed to be annexed to the
City of Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly advertised,the property posted
and notices sent to all property owners as required by law.
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 Thomas, the hearing on the
annexation of "Kern River No. 4," was continued until February 10,
1975, in order to obtain additional signatures to complete the
annexation, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Barton, Bleecker
Noes: None
Absent: None
This is the time set for public hearing before the Council
for hearing protests by persons owning real property within territory
designated as "Kern River No. 5," proposed to be annexed to the
City of Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and notices sent to all property owners as required by law.
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.
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1974 - Page 8
1 51
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the hearing on the
annexation of "Kern River No. 5," was continued until ~ebruary 10,
1975, in order to obtain additional signatures to complete the
annexatio~ by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Heisey,
Barton,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Bleecker
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
M Y~y of Bakersfield,
Calif.
ATTEST:
CiTY ~..RK~n~E~x-~f i~io~ Clerk o£ t he
of t~e City of Ba~sfield, California
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Council
Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1974
Minutes of a regular meeting of t~e Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., December 16, 1974.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Brian
Endicott, Director of Pastoral Counseling, Kern View Hospital.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Barton, Bleecker, Heisey
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 9, 1974 were
approved as presented.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read a report regarding Project:
Safer California, as follows:
At the Council Meeting on November 25, 1974,
the Council referred to this committee for study
and report "Project:Safer California." On
December 2, 3, and 4, a Governor's Conference
on this subject was held and Police Chief Robert
Price was in attendance. On Wednesday, December
11, 1974, the committee met to discuss the
matter and Chief Price was present to brief the
committee on the project and its impact on the
Bakersfield Police Department.
As originally proposed, "Project: Safer Cali-
fornia" was to have been ratified by lhe Governor
on December 31, 1974. That possible ratification
now has been postpooned until September, 1975,
and the project has been referred back to the
local regions for further study. Chief Price
is currently evaluating our standards as they
relate to the proposed guidelines in "Project:
Safer California" and will present a detailed
report to this committee in February.
Based upon the time extension for ratification
of the project and the pending report from the
Chief of Police, this committee recommends that
the Council postpone any action on this matter
until after the Chief's report can be studied
in detail.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, report of the
Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee regarding Project:
Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1974 - Page 2
Safer California, recommending that the Council postpone any action
on this matter until the Chief o£ Police's report can be studied in
detail~ was accepted.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mrs. Marie Dickinson, 1733 Cypress Circle, addressed the
Council in opposition to "Project: Safer California," and requested
the Council to work for the repeal of Assembly bill 1306 which
established the office of Criminal .Justice Planning.
Mrs. Ann Monroe, 236 North Stine Road, wished the Mayor~
Council and Staff a Merry Christmas.
Correspondence.
Communication from the Kern County Health Department
regarding Emergency Medical Services System and inviting the Council
or a representative to attend meetings of the committee~ was
received.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, communication from
Elmer Fox and Company, Certified Public Accountants, regarding the
Annual Audit for the City of Bakersfield for year ended June 30,
1974, was received and ordered placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, communication from
Francis A. Moore, Jr., 2405 Spruce Street, regarding sewer back-
up damages, was received and referred to the staff.
Council Statements.
Councilman Heisey moved to reappoint Mr. Stanley E. Jones
and Mr. Donald H. Whipple to the Miscellaneous Departments Civil
Service Board and Mrs. Maxine Simpson to the Citizens Auditorium-
Recreation Committee.
Councilman Barton stated that there are six appointments
to be made before the end of the year and requested that this item
be deferred until the next Council meeting as he would like to
submit names for Council consideration.
Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1974 - Page 3
Councilman Heisey stated that these three persons have
requested reappointment and have done an outstanding job and cannot
see any reason to defer the appointments for another week.
Councilman Thomas offered a substitute motion that the
Council postpone, for one week, the nominations of agency or com-
mission members.
After discussion, Councilman Thomas' substitute motion
that the Council postpone, for one week, the nominations of agency
or commission members, failed to carry by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton
Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Bleecker, Heisey
None
Councilman Heisey's motion to reappoint Mr. Stanley E.
Jones and Mr. Donald H. Whipple to the Miscellaneous Departments
Civil Service Board, for four year term expiring December 31, 1978,
and Mrs. Maxine Simpson to the Citizens Auditorium-Recreation
Committee, for eight year term expiring January 3, 1983, carried by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilmen Medders,
Bleecker,
Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Heisey
Councilman Bleecker stated that
in regards to the trees
on Truxtun Avenue, that are lighted each year at Christmas time,
as long as he is a Councilman he will do everything possible to
see that they remain.
Councilman Medders requested that Fire Chief Haggard be
placed on the Agenda next week for a report on the "Paramedics
Program" that is being considered for the City of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1974 - Page 4
Reports.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read a report regarding
Community Development Agency Personnel Changes, as follows:
During the 1974-75 budget hearings, the City
Council approved a recommendation of the A.D.
Little Company establishing the position of
Principal Planner at a monthly salary rate of
$1,155 to $1,407 within the Community Develop~
ment Agency. To.date the position has not been
filled as the Agency's new director requested
more time to evaluate positions within his
departments. As a result of his evaluation,
the director is requesting two personnel changes
as follows:
(1)
That the Principal Planher's salary be
increased to a monthly rate of $1,407 to
$1,714, and placed in the General Employees
Supervisory Unit, and
(2)
That the Assistant Planning Director's
title be changed to Senior Planner with
no change in basic salary and placed in
the General Employees Supervisory Unit.
Both of these requests have been discussed with
the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel
Committee, and we are recommending Council
approval. We further reco~unend that the City
Attorney's Office be instructed to make the
necessary salary resolution changes.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, report of the
Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee regarding Community
Development Agency Personnel Changes, was approved.
Adoption of Resolution No. 99-74 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Resolution No. 58-74, setting
salaries and related benefits for
Officers and Employees of the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No. 99-74
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Resolution No.
58-74, setting salaries and related benefits for Officers and
156
Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1974 - Page 5
Employees of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read a report regarding Preparation of Appli-
cation for Community Development Program, as follows:
PURPOSE
The Housing and Community Development Act of
1974 was signed by President Ford in August of
this year. Final rules and regulations imple-
menting the Act were issued on November 13.
It is appropriate for the City Council to
consider, It this time, whether or not it wishes
to begin preparing an application for funds for
the current 1974-74 fiscal year. The Budget
Review and Finance Committee has been requested
to make a recommendation in this regard·
RECOMMENDATION
The Budget Review and Finance Committee recommends
that the City Council take the following action:
1. Authorize the City Manager and his staff to:
Begin collecting and assemblying data
~o be included in a proposed application
for City Council approval or rejection.
Meet with exisiing community organiza-
tions (i.e., Chamber of Commerce, Downtown
Business Association, League of Women
Voters, etc.) to explain the Act to them.
2. Request the City Planning Co~mission to:
Hold two public hearings during January
to allow the public to express their
opinion.
Advise the City Council as to what
course of action the city should take
with regard to the community development
program.
ANALYSIS
The Community Development Act of 1974 came into
being largely due to effor~ from local elected
Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1974 - Page 6
officials across the county who wanted community
development funds to be available to cities
without the usual red tape and restrictions.
In short, cities asked that they be allowed to
determine at the local level how community
development funds should be spent in their
communities.
The following is a brief summary of the Act
itself and the suggested application process.
The Act. The Community Development Act provides
funds---trot cities to continue to accomplish
basically what they have been doing in the past
in such areas as the following: (1) acquisition
or construction of public works (i.e., streets,
sewers, storm drains); (2) acquisition of land
£or open space and parks; and (3) preparation
and updating of general plans, zoning ordinances,
etc. There are a number of other areas that
funds can be used for if the City Council so
desires. Up to this time, cities have been
forced to apply for separate categorical grants
for each of these types of projects. The new
Act consolidates these grants and provides the
opportunity to develop a meaningful, compre-
hensive approach for future development in
Bakersfield.
Funds Available. During the first three years
of the Act, the city will receive the following
funds if it chooses to apply: 1974-75 ($339,000);
1975-76 ($804,000); 1976-77 ($1,226,000). No
city matching funds are required.
Application Requirements. In order to obtain
community development funds, the city must meet
two major requirements. First of all, the city
must define its community needs and short-range
and long-range goals and objectives. This is
being done on a partial basis at the present
time through the preparation and adoption of
the city's five year Capital Improvement Program.
It would appear to be to the city's advantage
to more precisely define what its goals and
objectives are in order that limited financial
resources may be utilized in the best possible
manner. Secondly, the city must make the
public aware of the Act and the fact that funds
are available for a variety of community
programs. HUD has made it very clear that the
city has complete discretion to determine how
its citizens are to be involved and the extent
of their participation. In order that the
public will have the opportunity to comment,
two public hearings are necessary. It is
suggested that these hearings be held before
the City Planning Commission who, in turn,
would then advise the City Council as to what
course of action it should take.
Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1974 - Page 7
Timetable for Application Preparation. Attached
to this report is a recommended minimum time-
table if the City Council decides to begin pre-
paration of this year's community development
application. As you will note, the timetable
provides for hearings before the Planning
Commission during January with City Council
action on whether or not to apply for funds in
early February. This schedule will allow the
city to submit its application to the Kern
Council of Governments during the latter part
of February for their review with final sub-
mittal of the application to HUD no later than
April 15.
CONCLUSION
The Committee feels that this Act provides the
City of Bakersfield with an opportunity to
develop and implement a sound, businesslike
approach to the future development of the
community. If the Council concurs, the staff
should be instructed to proceed with preparation
of an application at this time for Council
review and action in February.
Councilman Medders moved for acceptance of the report of
the Budget Review and Finance Committee regarding Preparation of
Application for Community Development Program instructing the staff
to proceed with preparation of the application at this time for
Council review and action in February, 1975.
Mrs. Jean French, 3201 Candlewood Drive, requested the
Council not to make application or accept any more federal money.
After considerable discussion, Councilman Medders' motion
to accept the report of the Budget Review and Finance Committee
regarding Preparation of Application for Community Development
Program instructing the staff to proceed with preparation of the
application at this time for Council review and action in February:.
1975, was approved by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Medders, Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker,
Heisey
Noes:
Councilman Rogers
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1974 - Page 8
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, report from the
staff regarding procedures necessary to form a Parking Authority
to study parking needs in the downtown area, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 1952 to 1974,
inclusive, in the amount of $187,645.54.
(b) Plans and Specifications for north access
road to the Sanitary Landfill.
(c)
Acceptance of Agreement with Pacific Gas
and Electric Company to perform work at
16th and "M" Streets and 16th and "N"
Streets - provides for replacement of
two wood poles with two steel poles in
Underground Utility District 2, Division
2.
(d)
Street Right of Way Deed from Griffith
Company, E. A. Bender and Beth Bender
and Bakersfield Airpark, Inc. - provides
for widening of Watts Drive at South
Union Avenue.
(e)
Street Right of Way Deeds from CALSC Co.
and KERN-CAL Corp. for a portion of
Hasti-Acres Drive.
(f)
Map of Tract No. 3565 and Contract and
Specifications for improvements therein,
located east of New Sfine Road and South
of Ming Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c),
(d), (e) and (f) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
New Business
Acceptance of Gift from an Anonymous
Donor.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, gift from an Anonymous
Donor who wishes to contribute money to the City of Bakersfield to
be used for certain public purposes, was accepted.
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Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1974 - Page 9
Reception of Certificate of Election
from County Clerk of all Votes Cast
for City Measures "A", "B", "C" and
"D" at the General Election held on
November 5, 1974.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Certificate of
Election from County Clerk of all Votes Cast for City Measures "A",
"B", "C" and "D" at the General Election held on November 5, 1974,
were received and ordered placed on file. The results of the election
were as follows:
YES NO TOTAL
MEASURE "A"
Shall Section 18 of the Charter of
the City of Bakersfield be amended
to provide that, commencing with
the Fiscal Year 1974-75, salaries
of Councilmen shall be equal to
salaries of Councilmen in General
Law Cities of comparable population
range?
5,202 17,402 22,604
MEASURE "B"
Shall Subsection (c) of Section 20
of the Charter of the City of
Bakersfield be amended to provi-de
that the Mayor shall receive such
salary, not less than six thou-
sand dollars annually, and such
expenses, not less than fifteen
hundred dollars annually, as shall
be prescribed by the City Council?
4,808 17,373 22,181
MEASURE "C"
Shall Sections (194)12 and(229)9
of the Bakersfield City Charter
be amended to provide that the
appointment by the City Mamaget of
the Fire Chief and Police Chief
need not be made from among the
members of the Bakersfield Fire
and Police Department?
7,674 14,445 22,119
MEASURE "D"
Shall Subsection (a) be added to
Section (194)12 and Section (208)1
of the Bakersfield City Charter be
amended to provide that Fire Chief
and all Miscellaneous Department
Heads and Deputy and Assistant City
Manager, present incumbenfs excepted,
be removed from Civil Service and
be subject to removal for cause by
their appointing authority? 6,556
15,215 21,771
Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1974 - Page l0
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, communication
H. Robert Thomas, 3901 Union Avenue,
property in Block 9, Drury Addition,
referred to the Planning Commission
from
#23, requesting annexation of
Lots 23, 24, 25 and 26, was
for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, communication from
the Harlow family, 3102 Maywood Drive, requesting a white street
light be placed at the corner of Glenbrook Drive and Oswell Street,
was referred to the staff for action.
Approval of Cooperative Agreement
between the City and State for
Signal Modifications.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, Cooperative Agreement
between the City and Stale of California for signal modifications
at Sumner Street and Union Avenue, was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same. This agreement will commit the Council
to budget the $14,000.00 in the 1975-76 fiscal year budget.
Approval of request from Texaco, Inc.
for permission to enter upon the City
of Bakersfield property to conduct
geophysical work.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, request from Texaco,
Inc. for permission to enter upon City of Bakersfield property to
conduct geophysical work, was approved, subject to the following
conditions:
1.
2.
Work to be completed within ninety days.
Company shall carry adequate public
liability insurance.
3. Company will indemnify and hold City
harmless from any claims.
Adoption of Resolution No. 100-74
calling the Nominating Municipal
Election for the Office of Councilman
in the 2nd, 5th and 6th Wards to be
held in the City of Bakersfield on
the 25th day of February, 1975, and
directing the City Clerk to publish
the Notice of Election.
Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1974 - Page 11
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Resolution No. 100-74
calling the Nominating Municipal Election for the Office of Council-
man in the 2nd, 5th and 6th Wards to be held in the City of Bakers-
field on the 25th day of February, 1975, and directing the City
Clerk to publish the Notice of Election, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 101-74 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
requesting the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Kern to permit the
County Clerk to render specified
services to said City relating to the
conduct of the Nominating Municipal
Election to be held on Tuesday,
February 25, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Resolution No. 101-74
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield requesting the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Kern to permit the County Clerk to
render specified services to said City relating to the conduct of
the Nominating Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, February
25, 1974, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 102-74 and
Order establishing Voting Precincts,
Appointing Precinct Election Officers
and establishing Fees therefor, and
designating Polling Places for the
Nominating Municipal Elecfion to be
held on Tuesday, the 25th day of
February, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Resolution No. 102-74
and Order establishing Voting Precincts, Appointing Precinct Election
Officers and establishing Fees therefor, and designating Polling
Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1974 - Page 12
Places for the Nominating Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday,
the 25th day of February, 1975, was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Mr. Loren Hodge,
Executive Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce, was appointed
as a representative of the City of Bakersfield to the Kern County
Economic Development Advisory Committee.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
MAYOR of Bakersfield,
Calif.
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersf:
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Council
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Bakersfield, California, December 23, 1974
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., December 23, 1974.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Mayor Heisey
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Councilman
Donald A Rogers.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart (seated at 8:10 P.M.). Councilmen Rogers,
Strong, Thomas, Barton (seated at 8:10 P.M.). Bleecker,
Heisey Medders
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 1974 were
approved as presented.
J
of service with the City of Bakersfield,
Vice-Mayor Heisey presented a
Johnson, of the Public Works Department,
service with the City of Bakersfield, effective
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mrs. Ann Monroe, 236 North Stine Road,
Presentation of Retirement Plaques.
Vice-Mayor Heisey presented a retirement plaque to Edward
Saecker, of the Public Works Department, who completed 34 years
effective December 31, 1974.
retirement plaque to Henry
who completed 23 years of
December 28, 1974.
read a 1962 news-
paper article regarding socialistic planners in government and
presented the Mayor and Council with Christmas cookies.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, communication from
Panama Union School District requesting the widening of Planz Road
from New Stine Road to Wible Road, was received and referred to the
staff for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, communication from
the City of Rosemead California, extending an invitation to a
retirement party for C. Leland Gunn, City Manager of Bakersfield
from 1952 to 1963, was received an~ ordered placed on file.
Bakers£ield, California, December 23, 1974 - Page 2
Fire Chief Haggard reported on the Paramedics Program
that is being considered for the City of Bakersfield as follows:
The Bakersfield Fire Department would like to
provide the people o£ Bakersfield with a
certified Paramedic Emergency Medical Service.
This type of Emergency Medical Program would be
a great improvement of our already established
rescue, first aid and inhalator service. There
would not be any additional personnel or
apparatus required, as our response would be
to the same type of emergency calls as we
respond to now Transportation of patients to
hospitals, when necessary, will still be the
responsibility of the ambulance companies.
"Paramedics" are highly trained certified
personnel, capable of delivering fast,
efficient emergency medical care in life
threatening situations. They can perform cardio
pulmonary resuscitation, de£ibrillation, start
intravenous solutions, perform gastric suction
by intubation, monitor and transmit E.K.G. or
E.C.G. (heart action), and administer many
different types o£ li£e saving medications.
These functions are per£ormed under the super-
vision by direct radio or telephone communica-
tions with a physician or a certified Mobil
Intensive Care Unit Nurse at a base hospital.
We feel, as many of our local physicians do,
that there is a definite need for this type of
service in our community in order to reduce the
mortality rate during the first critical minutes
following an accident or the onset of a serious
physical condition such as an acute heart attack.
In order to implement and maintain a Paramedic
Program in our City, there are certain require-
ments and equipment necessary.
F~rst~ we must have a sufficient number of
trained, qualified personnel to initiate and
maintain a program of this type. This, I feel,
would require at least 6 persons in our depart-
ment with the necessary qualifications and
completed hours of instruction which consist of
200 hours of classroom and lecture time, plus
120 hours of clinical time to be completed in a
4-month period, which qualifies a trainee £or
the field internship o£ 200 additional hours o£
supervised per£ormance in actual emergency
situations. This training has cos~ most cities
approximately $10,000.00 per man trained. We
are most fortunate in £his requirement because
at no extra cost to our City~ and strictly on a
voluntary basis with many o£f duty hours donated,
Bakersfield,
California,
December 23,
1974 - Page 3
we will have 9 qualified members of our depart-
ment ready by January 1975 for the Paramedic
Emergency Medical Field Service.
Second, there must be an emergency vehicle ready
for quick response to any location within the
City for emergency medical assistance. This
vehicle we have, which is our rescue unit that
presently responds to all areas of the City from
our Central Fire Station.
The third and final requirement that is necessary
to imp~ent the program is the necessary funds
to purchase the vital equipment and instruments
in order to perform these life-saying functions
in the field.
The approximate cost for the equipment necessary
to implement the program is $9,550.18.
This ~nformation is furnished to you for clari-
fication and to give you our present status
towards accomplishing this goal.
I am asking that you study the value of this
proposed program and the minimum costs to the
City of Bakersfield in comparison to other cities
for Paramedic service, and support a request for
the necessary transfer of funds to provide our
City with this service.
Chief Haggard introduced the nine members of the Fire
Department who will be qualified Paramedics in January, 1975,
Louise Putnam, R.N. Coordinator for the Paramedics Program at San
Joaquin Hospital, Mr. Joe B. Hurst, San Joaquin Hospital Adminis-
trator and Dr. Neil R. Arbegast, Cardiologist Surgeon, who were
present in the audience to answer questions.
During discussion, Dr. Arbegast explained the need for
the Paramedic service in the community.
Captain Roger Walsh and Firefighter Joe Squires demon-
strated the equipment that will be used in the Paramedics Program.
Mr. Harvey Hall, representing Hall's Ambulance Service,
stated that these services would compliment each other and through
a joint effort the program could be implemented.
Councilman Medders moved that the report and request to
implement a Paramedics Program in the City of Bakersfield be
referred to the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee for
study and report back to the Council as soon as possible.
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Bakersfield, California, December 23, 1974 - Page 4
Councilman Rogers requested that the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee and Fire Department personnel
involved in the Paramedics Program investigate the compatibility of
this program with the Kern County Medical Society.
Councilman Medders' motion that the report and request to
implement a Paramedics Program in the City of Bakersfield be referred
to the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee for study and
report back to the Council as soon as possible.
Councilman Rogers, Chairman of the Auditorium-Recreation
Committee, read a report regarding the Kern Philharmonic Symphony,
as follows:
At the regular meeting of the City Council on
October 28, 1974, Mrs. Nancy Casselman,
representing the Kern Philharmonic Symphony,
requested financial support for a "Young People's
Concert" being planned for March, 1975. The
matter was referred to this committee for study
and recommendation.
The committee has met with Mrs. Casselman to
discuss this request in detail. The Philharmonic
Symphony presently receives, from the County,
$500 for each of four concerts presented each
year. In addition, other funds from the State
are available. The Symphony has indicated that
this support is gratefully accepted, but it does
not cover expenses and more sources of revenue
must be found. The proposed "Young People's
Concert" is in addition to the program presently
provided and is, therefore, unfunded.
This Committee believes very strongly in this
type of program and it is our feeling that such
a concert would benefit all members of the
community; however, we are all county residents
and all pay county taxes, and special support
on the part of the City would represent a double
burden to city taxpayers. Therefore, this
committee recommends that financial aid for the
"Young People's Concert" come from the County
and not from the City.
The committee further recommends the County
consider a greater measure of support to the
Philharmonic Symphony and we would support our
fair share of this increase.
In the spirit of providing recreation where a
need exists, we suggest the Recreation budget
for Fiscal Year '75-76 contain an appropriation
in the amount of $400 ($100 for each of four
concerts).
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Bakersfield, California, December 23, 1974 - Page 5
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, report of the
Auditorium-Recreation Committee regarding the Kern Philharmonic
Symphony and suggesting that the Recreation budget for Fiscal Year
1975-76 contain an appropriation in the amount of $400.00 ($100.00
for each of four concerts), was accepted.
(Mayor Hart declared a brief recess at this time)
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read a report regarding Fair
Labor Standards Act, as follows:
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1974 requires
payment of overtime at time and one half to
police and fire personnel effective January 1,
1975 for all time worked in excess of 60 hours
per week or in excess of 240 hours in a 28-day
designated work period.
In order to comply with this law the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee has met with
the staff on several occasions and met and con-
ferred with the Teamsters Union in an attempt
to arrive at workable solutions to the many
problems this law presents. In addition the
A.D. Little Company has supplied us with an
interim report listing several alternatives the
City could take prior to submitting their final
study regarding the fire department.
As a result this Committee has signed a Memorandum
of Understanding with the Teamsters Union where-
by the City will hire five temporary Firefighter
Trainees and five temporary employees to operate
the fire alarm system. In turn the union has
agreed that holiday pay for fiscal year 1974-75
will not be paid.
Of the various possibilities studied this
temporary plan appears to be the most reasonable
and least costly as it will cost the City
approximately $5,000 per month rather than
$28,000 per month if we were to pay overtime
or add the necessary full time employees.
We want to emphasize that this is strictly a
temporary plan and further recommendations will
be forthcoming after the A.D. Little study is
completed.
In order to implement this temporary program
the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel
Committee is recommending Council approval of
the attached Memorandum of Understanding; the
transfer of necessary funds from the Council's
contingency fund to the appropriate accounts
Bakersfield, California, December 23, 1974 - Page 6
in order to,meet required overtime and employee
expenditures during the next six months because
of the enactment of the Fair Labor Standards Act;
approve the attached salary resolution and
instruct the City Attorney to make the necessary
changes in the Personnel and Compensation
Ordinances.
After discussion regarding the cost of implementing this
Act, upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, report of the Govern-
mental Efficienc~ and Personnel Committee regarding Fair Labor
Standards Act, recommending approval of Memorandum of Understanding;
transfer of necessary funds from the Council's Contingency Fund to
the appropriate accounts in order to meet required overtime and
employee expenditures during the next six months because of the
enactment of the Fair Labor Standards Act; approval of Salary
Resolution and instructing the City Attorney to make the necessary
changes in the Personnel and Compensation Ordinances, was received.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Memorandum of
Understanding with public Employees Union Teamsters Local 986, in
regards to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1974, was approved by
the following roll call vote
Councilmen Rogers Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker,
Heisey, Medders
None
None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Adoption of Resolution No. 103-74 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
setting salaries and related benefits
for Officers and Employees of the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No.
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield setting salaries
related benefits for Officers and Employees of the City of
field, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers,
Heisey,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Medders
103-74
and
Bakers-
Bleecker,
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Bakersfield, California, December 23, 1974 - Page 7
Councilman Barton, Chairman of the Business Development
and Parking Committee, read a report regarding Parking Authority,
as follows:
At the Council meeting on December 9, 1974,
a letter was received from the Downtown~
Business Association requesting the establish-
ment of a Parking Authority for the purpose of
evaluating and solving what they perceive as a
parking shortage in the downtown area. Over
the last two weeks, this committee has met
several times to determine what course of action
should be taken to attack this problem.
Charter Section 33.1 provides that the City
Council has the authority to regulate and other-
wise control on-and-off street parking. Within
the scope of this section, the Council may, as
its option, delegate responsibility for this
activity. It may:
1. Establish a separate Parking Authority:
2. Use the Redevelopment Agency to assure this
function;
3. Create a new agency.
The Committee feels that the extent of the
parking problem must be established before any
action relative to delegation of authority can
be considered. Therefore, it is recommended
that the City Council retain its direct authority
over parking and not delegate it to another
agency at this time, and the staff be directed
to conduct a preliminary parking study to deter-
mine both the extent of the parking problem and
the boundaries of a more detailed study should
one prove necessary.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, report of the Business
Development and Parking Committee regarding a Parking Authority,
recommending that the City Council retain its direct authority over
parking and not delegate it to another agency at this time, and the
staff be directed to conduct a preliminary parking study to deter-
mine both the extent of the parking problems and the boundaries of
a more detailed study should one prove necessary, was accepted.
Councilman Bleecker requested that a copy of the Business
Development and Parking Committee report regarding a Parking
Authority be sent to the Downtown Business Association.
Bakersfield, California, December 23, 1974 - Page 8
171
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, report from the staff
regarding the upgrading of the Wastewater Treatment Plant facilities,
was referred to the Water and City Growth Committee for study and
recommendation.
City Manager Bergen reported that the Sanitation Division
will not pick up refuse
Christmas Day, December
The
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
and
call
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Upon
(d) of the
vote:
and the Sanitary Landfill will be closed on
25, 1974 and New Years Day, January 1, 1975.
Consent Calendar.
following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
Allowance of Claims Nos. 1975 to 2212,
inclusive, in the amount of $398,294.95.
Paving and improving the 18th Street from
Cedar Street to Oak Street.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for street and sewer improvements
under Tract No. 3633 - Contract No.
73-102 with Hilltop Developers.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for Public Improvement District
No. 894 - Contract No. 74-86 with Joe
C. Brown, Inc.
a motion by Councilman Strong, items (a), (b), (c)
Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following roll
Councilmen Rogers, Strong,
Heisey, Medders
None
Thomas, Barton, Bleecker,
None
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas,
low bid of Frank
Terry Construction for construction of Restroom-Storage Building
and Security Lighting at Grissom Park, was accepted, all other bids
rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
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Bakersfield, California, December 23, 1974 - Page 9
New Business
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Sections 17.31.020 and
17.32.020, adding Sections 17.31.026,
17.32.026, and repealing Sections
17.64.030 and 17.64.040 of Title 17
of the Municipal Code, concerning
Zoning Regulations.
This Ordinance, which has been approved by the Planning
Commission amends sections of the Zoning Regulations with respect
to permitted uses and uses subject to Conditional Use Permit, in
the Industrial Zones. For example, it would permit residential
dwellings in the M-i, only by Conditional Use Permit, except
accessory buildings incidental to the use of the land. Reference
to the Ordinance is necessary for a description of the numerous
uses which are listed. The Ordinance also repeals certain general
sections permitting uses by Conditional Use Permit in named zones
and places these uses in the sections specifically applicable to
the M-1 and M-2 Zones.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Sections 17.31.020 and
17.32.020, adding Sections 17.31.026, 17.32.026 and repealing
Sections 17.64.030 and 17.64.040 of Title 17 of the Municipal Code,
concerning Zoning Regulations.
Approval of Agreement to amend Agree-
ment No. 79-68 for Legal Services
between the City of Bakersfield and
Eugene B. Jacobs.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, Agreement to amend
Agreement No. 79-68 for Legal Services between the City of Bakers-
field and Eugene B. Jacobs, was approved and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same. Councilman Bleecker questioned the rates for the
attorney and voted in the negative on this motion.
Approval of Agreement to amend Agree-
ment No. 90-68 between the City of
Bakersfield and the Redevelopment
Agency establishing relationships
between the City and Redevelopment
Agency.
Bakersfield, California, December 23, 1974 - Page l0
Upon a motion by Councilmall Barton, Agreement to amend
Agreement No. 90-68 between the City of Bakersfield and the
Redevelopment Agency establishing relationships between the City
and the Redevelopment Agency, was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Approval of Agreement to amend Agree-
ment No. 40-69 between the City of
Bakersfield and the Redevelopment
Agency for City services.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Agreement to amend
Agreement No. 40-69 between the City of Bakersfield and the
Redevelopment Agency for City services, was approved and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Agreement between the
City of Bakersfield and Keith and
Mack Oil Company, providing the City
with necessary easement for access
road from Alfred Hartell Highway to
the City Landfill Area.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Agreement between
the City of Bakersfield and Keith and Mack Oil Company providing
the City with necessary easement for access road from Alfred Harrell
Highway to the City Landfill area, was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Approval of Hiring of Clerk of the
Works to supervise construction of
new Police Building.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Thomas,
hiring of Jack Norman as Clerk of the Works to supervise construction
of the new Police Building, was approved and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the agreement.
Bakersfield, California, December 23, 1974 - Page 11
Council,
adjourned at
ATTEST:
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, the meeting was
9:45 P.M.
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of the City of Bakers~ld, California
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