HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN - MAR 1975Bakersfield, California, January 6, 1975
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, Cali£ornia, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P. M., January 6, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Mayor Heisey
followed by the Pledge o£ Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend
John Penrose, Executive Director of the Youth for Christ.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker,
Heisey, Medders, Rogers
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 23, 1974 were
approved as corrected.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mrs. Elizabeth Van Alstyne, 1640 Olive Street, submitted
a petition signed by approximately 1,000 residents requesting that
the Council take steps to remove pornography £rom the community.
City Attorney Hoagland reviewed the legal powers of the
City in regards to pornography and the steps being taken to curtail
this type of activity.
Councilman Rogers requested that the staff investigate
what Idaho did to remove pornography £rom their state.
Councilman Bleecker suggested that Mrs. Van Alstyne
contact Assemblyman Thomas and State Senator Stiern and forward a
copy o£ the petition with a request to aid in any way they can to
combat pornography in the State of California. Councilman Bleecker
also stated that he would be interested in their response.
Former Councilman Raymond Rees, 1700 Duke Drive, requested
a Resolution of Memoriam for Roy Warren, who passed away on November
27, 1974, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to various;
community projects.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, the Mayor was requested
to send a Resolution of Memoriam to the family of Mr. Roy Warren in~
recognition of his outstanding contribution to the community.
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Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, communication from
Richard Hosking submitting his resignation as a member of the Police
Department Civil Service Commission, was accepted and the Mayor was
requested to send a letter of appreciation on behalf of the City
of Bakersfield.
City Attorney Hoagland stated that in regards to the
Police Department Civil Service hearings on two suspended Police
Officers, although Mr. Hosking's term has expired he serves until
a successor is appointed and sworn in. Mr. Hosking intends to
serve until these hearings are concluded. A successor could be
appointed but not sworn in until after conclusion of the hearings.
Councilman Rogers moved that Mr. Glenn L. Fitts, 3412
Kaibab Avenue, be appointed to serve as a member of the Police
Department Civil Service Commission, for six year term expiring
December 31, 1980.
Councilman Thomas offered a substitute motion, that the
appointment to the Police Department Civil Service Commission be
deferred for one week, which failed to carry by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton
Noes: Councilmen Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers
Absent: None
After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Rogers' motion
that Mr. Glen L. Fitts, 3412 Kaibab Avenue, be appointed to serve
as a member of the Police Department Civil Service Commission, for
six year term expiring December 31, 1980, was approved by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, January 6, 1975 - Page 3
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The Council commended Richard Hosking for the excellent
job he has done as a City Councilman and Police Commissioner.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, communication from
Kenneth E. Vetter submitting his resignation as a member of the
Planning Commission, was accepted and the Mayor was requested to
send a letter of appreciation on behalf of the City of Bakersfield.
The Council commended Kenneth Vetter for the excellent
job he has done as a City Councilman and Planning Commissioner.
Councilman Heisey stated that at the next Council meeting
he will be submitting a name for nomination to fill the unexpired
term on the Planning Commission.
Reports.
Councilman Heisey, Chairman of the Water and City Growth
Committee, read a report regarding Consolidation of Treatment
Facilities in Southeast Bakersfield as follows:
On December 18, 1974 the Division of Water
Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency
approved the concept of constructing an activated
sludge treatment facility at Plant No. 2. In
the Project Report which was accepted by the
Council on February 25, 1974 the overland flow
method of treatment was identified ~s the
apparent best alternative. However, the State
has proposed reduced effluent discharge require-
ments and the activated sludge method of treat-
ment is now the apparent best alternative. The
concept approval is contingent on receipt of
preliminary plans and specifications by May 1,
1975. Upon receipt and approval, the State
will certify the eligible project to the EPA
for a Federal Grant.
Now that concept approval has been received,
the City can apply for grant reimbursement for
monies expended for the Feasibility Study and
Project Report. The grant amount would be
$90,050 for the $102,900 expended.
The City can also apply at this time for grant
assistance to prepare the plans and specifications.
The total cost including engineering, administration
and legal fees is $863,000. The grant amount
would be $755,125 and the local share $107,875.
The estimated total project cost is $12,759,800
if consolidation of treatment with Mr. Vernon
Sanitation District takes place or $11,191,700
if consolidation of treatment does not take place.
The local share would be $3,210,300 or $3,027,700
respectively.
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The local share for preparing the plans and
specifications can be financed from existing
sewer bond monies. The local share for
construction can be financed by general obli-
gation bonds it approved by the electorate.
In addition to any standard provisions, the
~tate and EPA will place the tollowing special
conditions on the project:
The City must develop an approved plan for
a system of user charges to assure that each
recipient of waste treatment services will
pay its proportionate share of the cost of
operation and maintenance including replace-
ment.
The City must recover from industrial users
an amount equal to the portion of the grant
allocable to industrial users. Fifty per-
cent of the amount recovered must be returned
to the Federal Treasury. Forty percent must
be reserved for future expansion or recon-
struction and ten percent may be used as the
City sees tit.
As indicated in the Project Report, City Plant
No. i has reached the end of its reliable service
life. In addition, Plant No. 2 will require
major expenditures if it is to be retained in
operation. The Waste Water Superintendent is
requesting $75,000 in the 1975-76 budget for
the replacement of a raw sewage pump because
replacement parts are no longer being manu-
factured. This item could possibly be eliminated
it the program to upgrade Plant No. 2 proceeds
as scheduled. Similar expenditures can be
anticipated in the near future if the program
isn't implemented.
The City has been ordered by the Water Quality
Control Board to comply with the waste discharge
requirements for Plant Nos. i and 2 by January
1, 1975. However, as long as we are dilligently
proceeding with a program to meet the require-
ments the Board appears willing to extend the
compliance date.
Upgrading of the facility will provide maximum
beneficial reuse of a large volume of reclaimed
wastewater. Expansion ot the facility will
provide for future growth within the Bakersfield
area and also provide a 2 million gallon per day
reserve for future industrial needs.
The total cost for the City to upgrade and
expand the No. 2 plant is prohibitive without
grant participation. With grant participation
the local share will be within the £inancing
capacity of the City.
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In summary, by taking action now the City can
avoid impending prohibitive maintenance costs
of existing facilities and benefit from State
and Federal assistance in financing the proposed
improvements.
It is therefore recommended, that the Council
implement the wastewater plan as follows:
Council authorize filing of an application
for a grant to finance preparation of plans
and specifications.
Council authorize the engineering firm of
Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. to prepare construction
drawings and specifications.
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Council appoint Citizens Committee to review
wastewater plan.
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Council direct the City Manager to write a
letter to the Board of Directors of the
Mount Vernon Sanitation District asking
for a firm commitment by February 4, 1975
as to their participation in the proposed
project.
A lengthy discussion took place regarding the project.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, report of the Water
and City Growth Committee regarding Consolidation of Treatment
Facilities in Southeast Bakersfield implementing the wastewater
plan, was accepted.
Adoption of Resolution No. 1-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
authorizing filing application for
Federal and State Grants for publicly
owned Wastewater Treatment Works and
providing certain assurances.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, Resolution No. 1-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield authorizing filing
application for Federal and State Grants for publicly owned Waste-
water Treatment Works and providing certain assurances, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, January 6, 1975 - Page 6
Approval of Agreement between the City
of Bakersfield and Metcalf &.Eddy, Inc.
Mr. Charles Pound, representing Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., was
present and outlined the agreement.
Upon. a motion by Councilman Heisey, Agreement between the
City of Bakersfield and Metcal£ & Eddy, Inc., Consulting Engineers,
for the technical design and preparation of construction plans and
specifications to support financing arrangements aild grant appli-
cations for construction of wastewater treatment and disposal
facilities, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute
same.
Councilman Heisey requested that each Councilman, within
the next week, submit to the Mayor five to fifteen names of persons
to serve on a Citizens Committee to review the wastewater plan.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 2123 to 2190,
inclusive, in the amount of $135,855.95.
(b) Maps of Tract No. 3714 and 3715 & Contracf
and Specifications for improvements of
Tract No. 3715 - located on the easterly
end of Quailwood Drive and Saddleback
Drive in the Quailwood area north of
Stockdale Highway.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a) and (b) of
the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong,
Medders,
Noes: None
Absent: None
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rejected.
Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey,
Rogers
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders,
for
low bid of Kern
12 Police Cars, was accepted and all other bids
Bakersfield, California, January 6, 1975 - Page 7
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of
Chevrolet for i Standard Sedan for the Fire Department,
and all other bids rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid
Three Way
was accepted
of Goodyear
Tire and Rubber Company for Annual Contract ACB 11675, Tires and
Tubes, was accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of King
Trucking for demolition of building located at 1629 Truxtun Avenue
(Sheldon Building), was accepted and all other bids rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, low bid of Jacobs
Company for Contract A, construction of North Access Road to
Sanitary Landfill, which includes subgrade preparation, aggregate
base, asphalt concrete and fencing, was accepted, all other bids
rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Contract B, which includes constructing and relocating
the scale and scale house, was deferred until a later date.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, bids for sale of
Surplus Landfill Equipment from Frank's Equipment Company for
Equipment No. 123 and No. 124 in the amount of $2,315.00, Valco
Construction Company for Equipment No. 576 in the amount of $66,800.00
and Tulare County for Equipment No. 577 in the amount of $73,500.00,
were accepted and all other bids rejected.
Deferred Business.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2218 New
Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Sections 17.31.020
and 17.32.020, adding Sections 17.31.0~6,
17.32.026, and repealing Sections
17.64.030 and 17.64.040 of Title 17
of the Municipal Code, concerning
Zoning Regulations.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Ordinance No. 2218
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Sections 17.31.020 and 17.32.020, adding Sections 17.31.026,
Bakersfield, California, January 6, 1975 - Page 8
17,32.026, and repealing Sections 17.64.030 and 17.64.040 of Title
17 of the Municipal Code, concerning Zoning Regulations, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
New Business.
Reception of City Clerk's Certificate
of Sufficiency of Petitions of Nomi-
nation of Candidates for Office of
Councilmen to be voted upon at Nomi-
nating Municipal Election of February
25, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, City Clerk's
Certificate of Sufficiency of Petitions of Nomination of Candidates
for Office of Councilman to be voted upon at the Nominating Municipal
Election of February 25, 1975, was received and ordered placed on
file.
The following candidates have filed petitions with the
City Clerk for the Office of Councilman:
Walter Floyd Heisey
Second Ward Full Term
Clarence E. Medders
Mrs. Soltea Bussell Clerico
Robert G. Elling
Fifth Ward
Fifth Ward
Fifth Ward
Full Term
Full Term
Full Term
Don Thomas
Lloyd A. Palmer
Michael Edward Sceales
Sixth Ward
Sixth Ward
Sixth Ward
Full Term
Full Term
Full Term
Adoption of Resolution No. 2-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, State of California, extending
time within which affected property
owners must be ready to receive
Underground Service and within which
affected Utilities must underground
facilities in Division 2 of Under-
ground Utility District No. 2.
The request for additional time was submitted by Pacific
Gas & Electric Company due to the County of Kern not being ready
to receive underground service to the County Administration Building.
Bakersfield, California, January 6, 1975 - Page 9
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The completion of all undergrounding and removal of overhead
facilities was required by January 31, 1975. The request is for
an extension to September 30, 1975 for removal of all overhead
facilities.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No. 2-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, State of California,
extending time within which affected property owners must be ready
to receive underground service and within which affected utilities
must underground facilities in Division 2 of Underground Utility
District No. 2, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absenf: None
Approval of Cooperative Agreement
between the City and State for Signal
Modifications.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Cooperative Agreement
between the City and State for Signal Modifications at Brundage Lane
and "P" Street, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to
execute same. This agreement will commit the Council to budget
the $8,500.00 in the 1975-76 Fiscal Year Budget.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing on 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.
This hearing has been duly posted.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
pation. No protests or objections being received, the public
portion of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and
action.
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Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No. 3~75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the vacation of
the Alley in Block 148 on the north side of 23rd Street, City of
Bakersfield, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
This is the time set for public hearing on Resolution of
Intention No. 903 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, 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.
This hearing has been duly posted and advertised.
Councilmen Heisey stated that he is a member of the firm
of Bakersfield Sandstone Brick who applied for this ,vacation and
will abstain from taking part in the hearing.
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 Strong, Resolution No. 4-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the vacation of
Public Utilities Easements in the former Alley in Block 144 and
the former portion of Eureka Street,
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong,
Rogers
Noes: None
was adopted by the following
Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Medders,
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Heisey
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Council,
adjourned at
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, the meeting was
10:10 P. 'M.
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C /4'~"'~' Council
of th~ City of Bakers~eld, California
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Bakersfield, California, January 13, 1975
followed by the
Howard Campbell,
County.
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers
of City Hall at 8:00 P.M., January 13, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Mr.
General Executive of the Y.M.C.A. of Kern
Present:
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Hart.
Absent: None
Councilmen Thomas, Barton, Bleecker,
Heisey, Medders, Rogers,
Strong
were
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 1975
approved as presented.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey,
from the County of Kern Emergency Medical
County Medical Society, regarding the
received, plac~ on file, and referred
Efficiency and Personnel Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, communication
from the Community Service Organization regarding the City of
Bakersfield proposed
and placed on file.
Councilman
communication
Care Committee, Kern
Paramedic Program, was
to the Governmental
Council Statements.
Bleecker, Chairman of
Efficiency and Personnel Committee,
report on the status of the request
to establish a Paramedics Service.
Manager's staff had contacted a number of cities and awaited
responses from other cities regarding their Paramedic Program,
(2) both City licensed ambulance services would be requested
the Governmental
offered a verbal interim
of the City of Bakersfield
He stated (1) that the City
Community Development Program was received
Bakersfield, California, January 13, 1975 - Page 2
by Mr.
vote:
Ayes:
for input. (3) input would be requested from the Kern County
Medical Society, (4) some comment or recommendation would be
requested from Arthur D. Little Company, (5) the question of
liability to the City was being determined, (6) the cost of
training in the future, equipment costs, etc. were being
considered, and (7) all hospitals within the City would be
contacted regarding their views of the program.
Councilman Rogers complimented the staff for their
work along these lines.
Councilman Bleecker placed into nomination the name
of Mr. Timothy J. Banks, 5001 Stormy Court, Bakersfield, to fill
the unexpired term on the City Planning Commission of Mr. Kenneth
E. Vetter, whose resignation was accepted by the Council on
January 6, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, seconded by
Councilman Heisey, the appointment of Mr. Timothy J. Banks to
fill the unexpired term on the City Planning Commission vacated
Kenneth E. Vetter was approved by the following roll call
Noes:
Absent:
Abstaining: Councilman Strong
Councilman Heisey reported
Councilmen Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Rogers
None
None
that the City of San Diego
has adopted legislation regarding their Election Code which may
be of value to the City of Bakersfield and referred this matter
to the Legislative Committee for study.
Mr. Timothy J. Banks, who was in the audience, was
introduced to the City Council.
Bakersfield, California, January 13, 1975 - Page 3
Reports.
City Manager Bergen reported on a letter from
Melvin G. Davis that was referred to the staff by the City
Council on November 18, 1974 regarding the availability of a
building for possible parking purposes and recommended that the
City Council direct the staff to write a letter to Mr. Davis
indicating to him that (1) there is no immediate need for his
building at this time and (2) that the City will be considering
long-range civic center parking needs during the months ahead
and will contact him as such studies progress.
City Manager Bergen further reviewed the current
status of parking in the civic center area.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas,
City Manager on a letter from Melvin G. Davis
report from the
regarding parking
facilities was accepted, and the staff was directed to write a
letter to Mr. Davis indicating that there is no immediate need
for his building at this time and that the City will be con-
sidering long-range civic center parking needs during the months
ahead and will contact him as such studies progress.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 2191 and 2292,
inclusive, in the amount of $68,914.34.
(b)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for construction of Piper Way and
the improvement of Auburn Street from
100' east of Eissler Street to Piper
Way - Contract No. 74-94 with Lumsdaine
Construction, Inc.
(c)
Adoption of Resolution No. 5-75 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
finding concerning proposed Subdivision:
Tentative Tract 3741 located south of
Kern City Golf Course, west of New Stine
Road, east of Tract 3622 and approximately
300 feet north of Ming Avenue.
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Councilman Strong moved adoption of Items (a), (b),
and (c) of the Consent Calendar,- with the deletion of Claim
Voucher No. 2222 in the amount of $832.48 for Martin and
Flandrick, Attorneys, for professional services.
After discussion, upon a substitute motion by Council-
man Bleecker, Items (a), (b), and (c) of the Consent Calendar
were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilman Thomas, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Rogers
Noes: Councilmen Barton, Strong
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, low bid of Madonna
Construction for Contract B, construction of North Access Road
to the Sanitary Landfill, which includes constructing and relo-
cating a scale and scale house, was accepted, all other bids
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medder$, low bid of
Dicco, Inc.~ for construction of Tennis Courts in Wayside,
Centennial, and Siemon Parks, Alternate A (asphalt courts at
all parks), was accepted, all other bids rejected, and the Mayor
was authorized to execute the contract.
New Business.
Approval of Annexation Boundaries
designated as Haley No. 1.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, Annexation Bound-
aries designated as Haley No. 1, located west of Brown Street,
south of Flower Street, and east of Miller Street, were approved
and referred to the Cit~ Engineer and City Attorney for referral
to LAFC.
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number o£ students
them for attending.
Council,
adjourned at
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Councilman Medders recognized the presence of a
in the audience, and Mayor Hart thanked
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Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
upo~ a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the meeting was
8:30 P.M.
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Bakersfield, California, January 20, 1975
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P. M., January 20, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Major D. Elmer
of the Salvation Army.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Baker
~resen~: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Rogers, Strong, Thomas
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 13, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statemenfs.
Beverly Ross, 300 Haggin Street, extended an invitation
to the Council and Staff to attend several community seminars that
will be held during January, February and March, 1975, regarding
"Preservation of the Principles of Freedom," sponsored by the
Kern Women's Chapter of the Freedoms Foundation.
Councilman Bleecker stated that due to the importance of
these seminars the City's top staff members should attend and moved
that the Budgel Review and Finance Committee look into the matter
and come back to the Council with a recommendation.
Councilman Heisey suggested that the Budget ~eview and
Finance Committee also investigate the possibility of holding
Council meetings on alternate Monday nights during the course of
these seminars.
Councilman Bleecker's motion was unanimously approved.
Reports.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency,and Personnel Committee, read a report regarding Changes
in Established Employee Units, as follows:
Bakersfield,
California,
January 20,
1975 - Page 2
In order to make some necessary adjustments in
the City's established employee units, the staff
has recently met with representatives of the
Kern County Employees' Association and Chief of
Police Robert O. Price. The need for some of
these unit changes came about due to the Arthur
D. Little study which resulted in job require-
ments being altered considerably. The other
changes were requested by Chief Price in order
to keep only sworn safety employees within the
Police Units.
The Governmental Efficiency and Personnel
Committee has discussed these changes with the
staff and we are recommending Council approval
of the attached salary resolution which incor-
porates the following changes:
(1) Animal Warden from Police Unit to General
Employees white Collar Unit;
(2)
Police Property Manager from Police Super-
visory Unit to General Employees White
Collar Unit;
(3) Electronic Technician from Police Unit to
General Employees White Collar Unit;
(4) Buyer II from General Employees Supervisory
Unit to General Employees White Collar Unit;
(5)
Maintenance Crafts Worker II from General
Employees Blue Collar Unit to General
Employees Supervisory Unit;
(6)
Police Mechanic Supervisor ~rom Police
Supervisory Unit to General Employees
Supervisory Unit;
(7)
Financial Investigator
employees White Collar
Unit.
from General
Unit to Confidential
Councilman Bleecker moved that Report No. 1-75 of the
Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee regarding Changes
in Established Employee Units, be accepted and the requested
changes be implemented by the staff.
After discussion regarding a letter from an employee
requesting to appear before the Govermmental Efficiency and Personnel
Committee, Councilman Bleecker amended his motion to delete Item
No. 4 from the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee
Report No. 1-75.
Bakersfield, California, January 20, 1975 - Page 3
Councilman Bleecker's amended motion that Report No. 1-75
of the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee regarding
Changes in Established Employee Units, deleting Item No. 4, was
accepted.
Adoption of Resolution No. 6-75 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. 6-75
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, was adopted by the following
roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogmrs,
Strong, Thomas
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Bleecker requested that Finance Director Haynes
and Assistant City Manager Russell be present at the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee meeting regarding this request.
Deputy City Manager Sumbardo and Community Development
Director Foster presented a status report on the Community
Development Program.
Councilman Heisey requested that the Traffic Authority
investigate the installation of left turn signals at the intersection
of Truxtun Avenue and Chester Avenue.
Public Works Director Bidwell stated that a portion of
the funds for this project are budgeted in the current fiscal year
and the additional amount needed to complete the project, which
includes left turn lanes, is proposed for fiscal year 1975-76.
Bakersfield,
California,
January 20,
1975 - Page 4
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 2293 to 2404,
inclusive, in the amount of $378,913.97.
(b)
Claim for Personal Injuries from Globe
Indemnity Company (Alvin Vickers), 1624
"F" Street. (Refer to City Attorney)
(c)
Claim for Damages from State Farm Insurance
Company, Claim Office, P.O. Box 150~,
Bakersfield. (Refer to City~Attorney)
(d)
Claim for Damages from Donald E. McClain,
Thelma K. Torris, Steven Torris and Sally
Torris, 2212 Oakwood Drive. (Refer to
City Attorney)
(e)
Easement for public road purposes granted
by Tenneco Realty Development Corporation -
Right of Way for completion of Bermuda
Street between Sarazen Avenue and Cherry
Hills Drive; and south side of Sarazen
Avenue between New Stine Road and Bermuda
Street.
(f)
Notice of completion for street and sewer
improvements under Tract No. 3690 -
Contract No. 74-37 with Tenneco Realty
Development Corporation.
(g)
Notice of Completion for street and sewer
improvements under Tract No. 3692 -
Contract No. 74-38 with Tenneco Realty
Development Corporation.
(h)
Notice of Completion for street and sewer
improvements under Tract No. 3693
Contract No. 74-39 with Tenneco Realty
Development Corporation.
(i)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for the construction of Storm Drains
at various locations within the City of
Bakersfield - Contract No. 74-102 with
Salomon Pipeline.
(j)
Plans and Specifications for construction
of Automatic Sprinkler System at Saunders
Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b),
(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) and (j) of the Consent Calendar,
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes
Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Strong, Thomas
Noes: None
Absent: None
Calendar:
(c),
were
Rogers,
Bakersfield, California, January 20, 1975 - Page 5
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, low bid of Lumsdaine
Construction of Huntington Beach, California, for improving 18th
Street from Pine Street to Oak Street, was accepted, all other bids
rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
New Business.
Approval of Agreement absolving
Presbyterian Church from Liability.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Agreement with the
Presbyterian Church allowing police car parking on their vacant
lot and absolving the ChUrch of
Mayor was authorized to execute
Upon a motion by
the amount of $41,500.00 from Account No. 11-675-0100 to Account
Nos. 25-795-9400 and 25-795-9500 for construction of Access Road
to the Sanitary Landfill and relocafion of the Scale House, was
approved by the
Ayes:
liability, was approved and the
same.
Councilman Strong, Budget Transfer in
Noes:
Absent:
Council,
adjourned at
Rogers,
following roll call vote:
Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Strong, Thomas
None
None
Adjournment:
There being no further business fo come before the
upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the meeting was
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January 27, 1975
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., January 27, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Kenneth
Cragg of the Northminister Presbyterian Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong,
Thomas, Barton
Absent: Councilman Bleecker
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, communication from
Senator Alan Cranston regarding the City of Bakersfield's Resolution
of November 21, 1974 supporting the establishment of a new national
cemetery in Kern County, was received and ordered placed on file.
Councilman Heisey moved that the communication from the
Lowell Community Council supporting the City's proposed application
for Community Development Act funds, be received and placed on file.
Councilman Medders offered a substitute motion that the
communication from the Lowell Community Council, be referred to
the Planning Commission and that this organization be notified of
the meeting concerning this matter. The substitut.e motion was
unanimously approved.
Council Statements.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, preliminary budget,
in the amount of $42,500.00, for the development of a p~rk site
(kroll Park Area), located on the western edge of the City limits
and south of Stockdale Highway, was referred to the Budget Review
and Finance Committee for study and recommendation back to the
Council as soon as possible.
Bakersfield, California, January 27, 1975 - Page 2
Councilman Thomas stated that after falking to several
prominent Cardiologists in the Los Angeles area, docfors and
residents of this City, that the people of this community deserve,
want and need a Paramedics Program. Councilman Thomas moved that
the Council implement the Paramedics Program immediately.
Councilman Thomas requested that communications from
James F. Barnard, M.D., Chairman of the Kern County Medical Society,
Emergency Committee dated January 27, 1975 and Joe B. Hurst,
Administrator of the San Joaquin Community Hospital dated January
27, 1975, supporting the Paramedics Program be read into the record.
The City Clerk read the two communications into the record.
Councilman Rogers commended Councilman Thomas for
acquiring additional information and invited other members of the
Council to feel free in presenting further appropriate information
to the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee. The proposal
for the Paramedics Program was referred to this Committee a few
weeks ago and it has been reviewed at great length and studies are
continuing because of additional information that has been received.
The Committee certainly recognizes and knows the urgency'
of this program~ however, there is an established procedure by
which the Council operates and I would not like to see the Council
deviate or vary from that procedure.
Councilman Rogers offered a substitute motion that the
Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee be granted
sufficient time to complete the study and report on fhe Paramedics
Program, with a recommendation to the full Council as soon as
possible.
Councilman Barton stated that he is in opposition to the
substitute motion bur recognizes the value of the committee systems.
He also conducted a survey, with assistance and garnered a tremendous
amount of information and discussed the situation of the Paramedics
Bakersfield, California, January 27, 1975 - Page 3
Program with many people. Councilman Barton outlined some of his
information and £urther stated that he had at his disposal
communications that state that the Kern County Medical Society is
in favor; the Xern County Board o£ Supervisors have adopted an
a£firmative view point of the program; this also includes the
Kern County Emergency Medical Care Committee and in£ormation from
nine cities in the southland who have Paramedics Programs.
Councilman Heisey stated that he is enthusiastic about
this program, and a month, six weeks or two months is a reasonable
time to study and arrive at an equitable program for the City o£
Bakersfield. The City has a competent staff and the Council would
certainly want to have their recommendation before a program of
which the bounds are unknown is implemented.
Councilman Strong stated that there are several unanswered
questions about this proposal and the staff is seeking answers.
There are public agencies, ambulances services,who are also
involved in the Paramedic movement.
Councilman Medders asked if the Council was talking about
the equipment that the Fire Department demonstrated to the Council
a £ew weeks ago.
City Manager Bergen then read part of a memorandum from
the Fire Chief, as follows:
In order to clarify this department's training
program £or on-duty personnel in the area o~
emergency medical training and the field of
advanced firsl aid~ I respectfully submit the
£ollowing information.
The Bakers£ield Fire Deparment has furnished
the people o~ this City with rescue, first aid,
resuscitator service £or as long as I can
remember, and we will be called upon for help
in the ~uture for such calls as rescues, child
birth, chokings, drowningst heart attacks,
suf£ocations, electrocutions, poisonings,
diabetic comas, and many others.
Bakersfield, California, January 27, 1975 - Page 4
The on-duty portion of the emergency medical
training to date that has been permitted for
the nine members of this department is actually
part of the minimum requirement for first aid
training as proposed under the California
Administrative Code, Title 17, for Fire Service
personnel, as well as a prerequisite for Para-
medic training.
In order to complete the required training for
Paramedic certification, it would be necessary
for our personnel to have at least 100 additional
hours of field training.
Mr. Bergen stated that this is the equipment that
Councilman Medders was inquiring about and is needed by the Fire
Department for the 100 hours of field training.
After considerable discussion, Councilman Rogers stated
that no one questions the need for this program, it is just the
manner in which it is implemented.
Councilman Rogers' substitute motion that the Govern-
mental Efficiency and Personnel Committee be granted sufficient
time to complete the study and report on the Paramedics Program,
with a recommendation to the full Council as soon as possible,
carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes Councilmen Heisey, Rogers, Strong
Noes; Councilmen Medders, Thomas, Barton
Absent: Councilman Bleecker
Pursuant to Section 14 of the City Charter, which states
that in case of a tie vote by the Council ~he Mayor shall cast the
deciding vote, Mayor Hart voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Hart stated that he voted in the affirmative to
permit the Committee sufficient time to make a proper recommendation,
with the understanding that this input that we have had tonight
will be incorporated into a detailed report.
Councilman Barton moved that the Paramedics Program for
the City of Bakersfield be placed before the Council as a Committee
of the Whole.
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After considerable discussion, Councilman Barton amended
his motion setting Monday, February 3, 1975, as the date for the
Council to sit as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the Paramedics
Program.
Councilman Barton's motion that the Paramedics Program
for the City of Bakersfield be placed before the Council as a
Committee of the Whole and setting Monday, February 3, 1975, as the
date for discussion and action, failed to carry by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Thomas, Barton
Noes: Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong
Absent: Councilman Bleecker
Mayor Hart stated the recommendation that this matter be
expedited as rapidly as this Committee possibly can, realizing full
well that the vehicle that is going to carry this program into
perpetuity should be a solid and sound one, totally evaluated and
based on facts we know are acceptable and can live with in this
community, both medically and financially, because if either side
suffers then the persons we are most concerned about are the ones
who suffer the most.
Councilman Rogers stated that the Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee accepts the recommendation to move forward
as rapidly as possible to reach the correct decision.
Councilman Medders stated that a few weeks ago the Council
approved asphalt tennis courts for Centennial, Wayside and Siemon
Parks and due to some confusion he wanted to assure the public that
they are not second rate courts, but are the same type that are
installed at the Bakersfield Racquet Club.
City Manager Bergen stated that there are some important
points in regards to the Paramedics Program. For the record, the
Bakersfield, California, January 2?, 1975 - Page 6
City Manager has not authorized any specific training for Paramedics
and the Fire Chief has assured me that he has not authorized any
training for Paramedics. The Chief has assured me that the
training which has been referred to so many times as Paramedics
training is actually authorized on the fact Firemen should be
well versed in first aid and the basis of the present rescue
services that Firemen now perform. That was one of the reasons
I read portions of the memorandum from the Fire Chief. In past
discussions it has been referred to many times as being training
for Paramedics and this is not completely true. The Chief has
assured me that he has not authorized any training specifically
for Paramedics on City time.
Reports.
Councilman Rogers, member of the Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 2-75 regarding Buyer II
Salary Resolution and Job Specification Change, as follows:
At last week's City Council meeting the Council
approved several changes in the City's Estab-
lished Employee Units with the exception of the
Buyer II being moved from the Supervisory Unit
to the White Collar Unit. This issue was
referred back to the Governmental Efficiency
and Personnel Committee for further study.
Since last week's Council meeting this Committee
met for several hours with the staff and the
Buyer II in an attempt to resolve this issue.
As a result we have determined by past per-
formance evaluations that this employee is a
competent purchasing technician, however, his
supervisory responsibilities are limited to
technical purchasing matters rather than super-
vision of employees. Since the City's labor
relations ordinance specifically spells out that
no position will be allocated to a supervisory
unit unless the job duties require the employee
to spend a minimum of fifteen percent of their
time supervising and not more than seventy-five
percent of their time doing comparable work of
their subordinates, this Committee, as well as
the Buyer II, agree that the change from the
Supervisory Unit to the White Collar Unit is
in order.
Bakersfield,
California,
January 27,
1975 - Page 7
In making this change, however, the Committee
feels that this employee's past performance
records indicate him to be competent in his
technical purchasing knowledge; therefore, in
order to offsef any monetary loss, we are
recommending that his base salary be adjusted
five percent which is comparable to what he
has been receiving in deferred income.
In order to implement these changes we are
recommending Council approval of the attached
salary resolution and approval of the attached
revised Buyer II job specifications.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Report No. 2-75 of
the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee regarding Buyer
II Salary Resolution and Job Specification Change, was accepted.
Adoption of Resolution No. 7-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field amending Resolution No. 58-74,
setting salaries and related benefits
for Officers and Employees of the
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Resolution No. 7-75
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, was adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Barton
Noes: None
Absent:Councilman Bleecker
Councilman Heisey, Chairman of the Water and City Growth
Committee, read Report No. 2-75 regarding Financial Consultant -
Southeast Bakersfield Wastewater Project, as follows:
On January 22, 1975 the Committee met with the
Finance Director and Public Works Director to
consider retaining a financial consultant to
review the financial feasibility of the Bakers-
field Sub-Regional Wastewater Project and to
prepare the necessary bond prospectus should
his review indicate that a bond issue will be
feasible. The Committee noted that James F.
Rafferty, of the San Francisco firm of L. F.
Rothschild & Co., is the Cify's financial
Bakersfield, California, January 27, 1975 - Page 8
consultant on water matters now before the
committee, and that Mr. Rafferty was also the
City's financial consultant for the sewer bond
issues sold in 1965 and in 1966. It was also
noted that Mr. Rafferty did an outstanding job
for the City on those occasions at reasonable
rates of fee.
The fees for financial consulting services of
$6,500.00 will be contingent upon the approval
of the bond issue by the electorate except for
minimal out of pocket expenses in the amount of
$250.00 should the bond issue fail.
The Committee recommends that the Council retain
the firm of L. F. Rothschild & Co. on this
project and authorize an agreement for services
in an amount not to exceed $6,500.00
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, Report 2-75 of
the Water and City Growth Committee regarding Financial Consultant
Southeast Bakersfield Wastewater Project, was accepted.
Approval of Agreement with L. F.
Rothschild & Co., Financial Consultant,
for the Southeast Bakersfield Waste-
water Project.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, Agreement with L. F.
Rothschild & Co., for financial consultant services for the South-
east Bakersfield Wastewater Project, in an amount not to exceed
$6,500.00, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute
same.
Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee stated that in regards to the seminars to be
held during the next few weeks on "Preservation of the Principles
of Freedom," the committee has decided that they will leave it to
the discretion of the City Manager as to which City employees shall
attend and a report will be made next week regarding deleting or
postponing Council meetings so the Council may attend.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 2405 to 2526
inclusive, in the amount of $135,809.40.
Calendar:
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(b)
Claim for Personal Injuries from Kenneth
L. Faulkner, Jr., by his Guardian Ad Litem,
Kenneth L. Faulkner. (Refer to City
Attorney)
(c) Plans and Specifications for construction
of the Oleander Avenue Storm Drain System.
ADDENDUM
Budget Transfer in the amount of $1,500.00
for parking lot improvements on the south-
west corner of Truxtun Avenue and "H" Street
and $3,725.00 for parking lot improvements
on northwest corner of Truxtun Avenue and
"H" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c)
and Addendum of the Consent Calendar, ~ere adopted by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Barton
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Bleecker.
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, bid of Rossi Bros.
in the amount of $3,080.00 for livestock grazing at the City's
Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3, was accepted, all other bids
rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
New Business.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 904 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, declaring its intention
to order the vacation of the Alley in
Block 283, bounded by Truxtun Avenue,
"G" Street, 17th Street and "R" Street,
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Resolution of
Intention No. 904 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
declaring its intention to order the vacation of the Alley in Block
283, bounded by Truxtun Avenue, "G" Street, 17th Street and "H"
Street, City of Bakersfield and setting February 24, 1975 for
Bakersfield, California, January 27, 1975 - Page 10
hearing
following roll call
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
on the matter before the Council, was adopted by the
vote:
Councilmen Heisey,
Barton
None
Councilman Bleecker
Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Approval of request by Public Works
Department to declare a portion of
"N" Street Right of Way as Surplus
Property.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, request of the
Public Works Department to declare a portion of the "N" Street
right of way, where it intersects with 23rd Street, as surplus
property, was approved and the Finance Director was authorized
advertise for bids.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
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CITY CLE~l~and Ex-Off~qio Clerk of the Council
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Bakersfield, California, February 3, 1975
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., February 3, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Leslie
Bearden of the First Nazarene Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas
Barton, Bleecker, Heisey
None
Minutes of
Absent:
the regular meeting of January 27,
approved as presented. : ~
Correspondence.
Communication from A1 Augustine, President of
20-30 Club of
Timothy Banks
1975 were
the Active
Bakersfield, thanking the Council for appointing
to the Planning Commission, was received.
Council Statements.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, communication from
William R. Perry, 2921Staunton Court, requesting a 4-way Stop
Sign at the intersection of Wenatchee Avenue and Renegade Avenue,
was referred to the Traffic Authority.
Councilman Bleecker presented a comprehensive interim
report from the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee
regarding the study of a Paramedic Program for the City of Bakers-
field.
Councilman Bleecker stated that the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee is continuing an in-depth study
and will make a report as soon as possible.
Reports.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Rogers,
report presented by Chief of Police Price regarding "Project Safer
California," was received and referred to the Governmental
Bakersfield, California, February 3, 1975 - Page 2
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Efficiency and Personnel Committee for study and recommendation to
the full Council at a later date.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Annual Report for
1974 of Miscellaneous, Fire and Police Civil Service Commissions,
was referred to the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee
for further study.
Planning Commissioner Dean Gay presented a report to the
Council on the Community Development Program, recommending that a
draft application be prepared and submitted to the Kern Council of
Governments to include the following specific program areas:
1. Planning Studies ............. $121,000
2. Public Improvements I i ...... 75,000
a. Monitor & Pacheco Storm
Drain Project .............. $15,000
b. "V" Street Storm Drain
Project .................... 25,000
c. 19th & Haley Streets
Storm Drain Project ........ 35,000
3. Housing & Neighborhood Improvements ......... 24,000
a. Housing Code Enforcement .... 7,000
b. Curb & Gutter Revolving
Fund ........................ 15,000
c. Tree Farm ................... 2,000
4. Parking & Spot Blight Land Bank
(Revolving Fund) ............................ 86,000
5. Administration ............................. 25,000
TOTAL $331,000
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Barton,
report from the Planning Commission regarding the Community
Development Program, was received.
Mrs. Marie Dickinson,
Council and
Development
staff regarding the
Act fum ts.
1733 Cypress Street, questioned the
proposed application for Community
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Councilman Medders, Chairman of the Budget Review and
Finance Committee, read Report No. 1-75 regarding Transfer of
Funds from Contingency Reserve to Data Processing and Finance
Activity Budgets, as follows:
On Wednesday, January 29, 1975, the Finance
Director made a report to the committee
regarding the unexpected effect on Finance
Department Work loads caused by the Federal
Fair Labor Standards Act, State Laws regarding
the City's memorandums of understanding with
labor organizations, and unanticipated general
programming requirements of the City's new
magnetic disc computer. The increased work
loads will require a total increase of $19,000
for overtime and extra help in the Data Pro-
cessing Budget and the Finance Director's
general budget for the current year ending
June 30, 1975. In addition, the increased
price of paper products will require an increase
of $1,000.
The City's outside auditors have recommended a
firepooof filing cabinet for storing vital
documentation which will cost approximately
$700. It is also advisable that the City
accelerate its purchase of some additional
magnetic discs for storing vital information.
The discs will cost approximately $1,000.
The increase in obligations of both the Data
Processing budget and the Finance Director's
general budget totals $21,700. There are,
however, some savings in other areas of the
Data Processing budget which can be utilized
to offset some of the increase. The savings
total $3,700, leaving a net requirement of
$18,000 to be provided.
The Committee recommends that the available
savings in the Data Processing budget be
utilized and that a transfer of $18,000 be
authorized from the contingency reserve.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Report No. 1-75 of
the Budget Review and Finance Committee regarding Transfer of FundIs
from the Contingency Reserve to Data Processing and Finance Activity
Budgets in the amount of $21,700.00, was approved.
Councilman Bleecker, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency and Personnel Committee, read Report No. 3-75 regarding:
Allocation of Three Additional Detective Positions, as follows:
Bakersfield, California, February 3, 1975 - Page 4
This Committee has met several times in the
past few weeks with the staff to study a request
by Chief of Police Robert Price regarding the
allocation of three additional detective
positions. This request has been submilIted at
this time rather than during the regular budget
hearings due to the recent enactment of the
Fair Labor Standards Act and the extremely heavy
case load that exists in the Detective Division
of the Police Department.
Rather than give a blanket approval of additional
personnel, the Committee discussed several
alternatives with the Chief, such as the transfer
of existing patrol personnel to detectives;
however, Chief Price assured us that this is
not possible without cutting efficiencies in
other divisions.
Based on the evidence provided to us at the need
for additional detectives is certainly apparent;
however, it is of utmost importance that the
Council understand the annual cost factors
involved in this request. In order to allocate
three additional detective positions it will be
necessary to hire three new police officers.
In turn three of the present police officers
will be upgraded to senior police officers and
three senior police officers will be upgraded
to detectives. The annual cost to the City for
these transactions will be $59,000; in addition
the cost of equipment to outfit the three new
police officers will be $1,500 for a total of
$60,500. If an additional automobile is
required the initial cost will be $5,540, with
an annual maintenance and replacement cost of
$2,900. However, Chief Price has assured us
that an additional automobile will not be
required this year. Combining all expenditures
it can be reasonably estimated that these
additional detective positions could cost the
taxpayers approximately $.03 on the tax rate
annually.
The Governmental Efficiency and Personnel
Committee advises the Council that we ordinarily
would not approve any additional expenditures
prior to the next budget session except in a
case of extreme emergency.
After careful consideration of the Chief's
request, this Committee is recommending that
the City Police Department's complement of
personnel be increased by three additional
detective positions effective immediately, and
that $25,000 be transferred from the Cou ~il's
Contingency Fund to offset these costs for the
remainder of fiscal year 1974-75.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Report No. 3-75
the Govmrnmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee allocating
Bakersfield, California, February 3, 1975 - Page 5
three additional Detective positions for the Police Department and
Budget Transfer to offset the costs for the remainder of Fiscal
Year 1974-75, was approved.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the Council recessed
to an Executive Session to discuss a legal matter with the City's
Consulting Attorneys on water matters.
Councilman Heisey reported on the subject under discussion
in the Executive Session by reading tha following News Release:
The City of Bakersfield acted to bring peace on
the Kern River when it dismissed the legal
action brought by the City and the California
Water Service Company against claimants to the
water rights of the Kern River at both first
and second points of diversion. Dismissal of
the suit is part of the purchase agreement
between the City and Tenneco under which the
City acquires Tenneco's water rights. The
Plaintiffs have satisfied their water claims
on behalf of City residents by negotiating the
City's acquisition of Kern River rights owned
by Tenneco West and its subsidiaries.
The dismissal leaves intact the claims to Kern
River rights settled by the Miller-Haggin
Agreement of 1888 and the famous Shaw Decree
of 1900.
Prior Council action had authorized the City's
Water and Growth Committee chaired by Councilman
Walter Heisey with Council members Donald Rogers
and Don Thomas to investigate whether further
legal proceedings were necessary against other
river claimants to accomplish the purposes of
the suit. The Committee concurred with the
recommendations of its consultants that the
continuation of the suit was no longer necessary
nor in the best public interest.
"The action of the City in dismissing the suit
should be reassuring to the farmers in the areas
surrounding the City of Bakersfield. The City
has always considered that the rights of farmers
are a matter of concern to City government. The
City will continue to work with agricultural
interests in a cooperative way for mutual benefit."
"This demonstration of good faith eliminates any
cloud on the historical rights of the Kern River
water users."
"As a responsible member of the local water
community the City plecges its continued best
efforts to the solution of any future water
problems on the river."
Bakersfield, California, February 3, 1975 - Page 6
Consent Calendar
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 2527 to 2594
inclusive, in the amount of $32,490.69.
(b) Application for Encroachment Permit from
Mrs. Brenda Boseley, l101 Baker Street.
(c)
Plans and Specifications for construction
of street widening and improvements on
approaches to intersection of Ming Avenue
and Hughes Lane.
(d)
Plans and Specifications for installation
of Traffic Signal and Street Lighting
Systems at the intersection of Ming Avenue
and Hughes Lane.
(e) Payment of Architect's fees for extra
work done on the Police Building.
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 Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
New Business.
Approval of Construction Change Order
No. 1 to Contract No. 74-109 with
Fred S. Macomber for work on Police
Building Project.
This Change Order includes three items concerning
construction of the Police Building.
Extra work created by changing the location
of the building from Eye Street to Truxtun
Avenue.
Deletion of certain equipment from the
contract which will be rebid at a later
date.
Construction work necessary to develop that
~ block of property (Sheldon property) which
was not included in the original contract.
New effect of the Change Order decreases the contract in
the amount of ($208,076.14).
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Bakersfield, California, February 3, 1975 - Page 7
Councilman Medders made a motion to approve Construction
Change Order No. I to Contract No. 74-109 with Fred S. Macomber
for work on the Police Building project and authorize the Mayor
to execute same.
City Manager Bergen stated that the overall amount
budgeted for the new Police Building was $3,112,480.00 but at the
time the contract was awarded it was brought out that the present
cost would be greater and sufficient contingency funds are avail-
able. The project cost based on (a) no savings on radio or
electronic equipment, (b) $105,000.00 for Sheldon property, and
(c) no maintenance facility, would result in a total cost of
$3,477,938.00 or $365,458.00 above the amount budgeted.
Further clarification was made of Change Order No. 1.
Councilman Medders' motion to approve Construction Change
Order No. 1 to Contract No. 74-109 with Fred S. Macomber for work
on the Police Building project and authorize the Mayor to execute
same, was approved.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing on application
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to amend the
zoning boundaries from an R-1 (One Family Dwelling) Zone to an
R-1-CH (One Family Dwelling - Church), or more restrictivq Zone,
that certain property in the City of Bakersfield located on the
northwest corner of Kennedy Avenue and South Real Road.
This hearing has been duly advertised, the property posted
and property owners notified as required by law.
Subject property contains 4.62 acres of land located in
a neighborhood zoned for single and multi-family residential. The
property has frontage on two residential streets which connect to
secondary highways to the north, east, south and west.
Bakersfield, California, February 3, 1975 - Page 8
The Planning Commission found thai the proposed R-1-CH
zoning and proposed future development of subject property will
not have a significant effect on the environment and that it is
consistent with the General Plan. The Planning Commission recom-
mended approval as requested and advertised.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partici-
pation. No protests or objections were received. Mr. William
Paynter, Architect, was present as a representative of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 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 Thomas, Ordinance No. 2219
New Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code by
changing the Land Use Zoning of that certain property in the City
of Bakersfield located on the northwest corner of Kennedy Avenue
and South Real Road, 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
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
There being no
adopted by the following roll
Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Adjournment.
further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Strong, the meeting was
Calif.
adjourned
at 10:15 P. M.
MAYOrfield,
ATTEST:
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Council
Bakersfield,
California, February 10, 1975
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., February 10, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by ~he Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Robert
Sanford of the Wesley United Methodist Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilman Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey, Medders
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Preseantation of Retirement Plaque.
Mayor Hart presented a retirement plaque to Jordan Young
of the Police Department, who completed 25 years of service with
the City of Bakersfield, effective February 1, 1975.
Council Statements.
Councilman Medders presented a
in the vicinity of California Avenue and
installation of a traffic signal at that
Medders referred the petition to the staff for
requested that report be made to the Council at
February 24, 1975.
petition from residents
"A" Street requesting
intersection. CouncilmarL
investigation and
the meeting of
Councilman Heisey stated that several months ago a com-
munication was received from the Bakersfield Art Commission requesting
that the City and County provide the funds necessary to build an
addition to the Cunningham Art Gallery. Councilman Heisey requested
that the staff meet with the County and provide a plan to be
considered at this year's budget hearings.
Reports.
Public Works Director Bidwell read a report regarding
Transfer of Funds for the Weed Abatement Program, as follows:
Bakersfield, California, February 10, 1975 - Page 2
The contract for the 1974 Weed Abatement Program
has been completed and the cost of the work
determined. Although the total cost of the work
will be recovered from the property owner at
some future date, the additional funds are
needed at the present time to pay for this
work.
The original contract amount was $32,~10, how-
ever, many owners cleaned their own property
thereby reducing the contract to $20,978. In
addition, the contractor was assessed $1,140
for exceeding the allotted time, which further
reduced the amount due to $19,838. The amount
budgeted was $12,000, leaving a deficit of
$7,838.
Therefore, it is requested that $7,838 be
transferred from the Council Contingency fund
to complete payment for the work.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Budget Transfer in
the amount of $7,838.00 from the Council's Contingency Account
No. 11-510-6100 to Public Works Account No. 11-655-4100, to complete
payment for the work on Phase I of the 1974 Weed Abatement Program,
was approved.
Public Works Director Bidwell reported on a request from
the Panama Bnion School District for widening of Planz Road, as
follows:
The City Council, on December 23, 1974, referred
the request from Panama Union School District
pertaining to traffic on Planz Road to the staff
for study and recommendation.
The Traffic Authority and Public Works Depart-
ment have reviewed this matter and offer the
following comments and recommendation.
The most recent traffic counts on this segment
of roadway indicate that approximately 1500
cars per day use this road. A two lane road
has a capacity of 600 vehicles per hour per
lane, although this volume would not be desirable
without parking and left turn lanes in the
vicinity of the school.
Since the present count is far below the volume
needed to justify a four lane street, we
recommend addition of another lane in the south
half of Planz Road (not dedicated). This would
allow for a parking lane along the north side
of Planz Road and two travel lanes. The parking
lane would move the fast traffic away from the
Bakersfield, California, February 10, 1975 - Page 3
curb and sidewalk area and also provide some
area for bicycle traffic.
The City does not have the necessary right of
way for the proposed widening but the owner of
the adjacent property from Stine Road to Akers
Road has indicated he would make the necessary
dedication if we relocate an irrigation channel
within that section of right of way. In addition,
we may be able to acquire the right of way from
Akers Road to Real Road. These two segments
comprise about 3/4 of the distance from Stine
Road to Wible Road and encompass the major area
of concern. We are unable to acquire the rest
of the right of way at this time.
The total cost for the proposed widening from
Real Road to Stine Road is estimated to be
$60,000. This project has been included for
Council consideration in the draft Capital
Improvement Program for the fiscal year 1975-
76.
We recommend that further action on this item
be deferred until that time.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, request from the
Panama Union School District for widening of Planz Road, was
deferred until budget hearings on the Capital Improvement Program
for Fiscal Year 1975-76.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar::
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 2595 to 2663,
inclusive, in the amount of $132,970.42.
(b)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on construction o£ Sump Fence at
"K" Street and 32rid Street - Contract No.
74-110 with Kern Fence Company.
<c)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on construction of Sanitary Sewer
Mains in portions of White Lane and
Wilson Road, Section 15, T.30S., R.27E. -
Contract No. 74-104 with A & D Backhoe
Rentals.
(d)
Adoption of Resolution No. 8-75 of the
Council o~ the City of Bakersfield making
finding concerning proposed Subdivision:
Tenative Tract 3745 located northerly
of Fraser Road and easterly of Wilson
Road.
Bakersfield,
California,
February
10, 1975 - Page 4
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong,
and (d) of the Consent Calendar, were adopted
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Thomas,
Heisey, Medders
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Items (a), (b), (c)
by the following
Barton, Bleecker,
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, bids of Kern Printing
Company (66 items), Hall Letter Shop (40 items) and Hoven and
Company (32 items), for Printed Forms, ACB 13775, were accepted
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contracts.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, bid of Target
Chemical Company for Agricultural Chemicals, was accepted, all other
bids rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contracl:.
Deferred Business.
Action on Planning Commissions recom-
mendation regarding Community Develop-
ment Program.
City Manager Bergen stated that a letter has been received
from the League of Women Voters, dated February 9, 1975, supporting
the proposed application for Housing and Community Development Acf
funds and announced that the Planning Commission will be holding a
public hearing on this matter in the Middle of March, 1975.
Councilman Barton moved that the staff be authorized to
proceed with the Community Development Program by filing a Draft
Application and Draft Environmental Impact Report with the Kern
Council of Governments.
Councilman Bleecker stated that the Community Development
Program consists of ultimately requesting $331,000.00 of Federal
funds and on this issue he has conflicting thoughts and opinions,
but cannot find any immediate ominous Federal strings attached to
the funds. With the tremendous national debt and willingness year
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Bakersfield, California, February 10, 1975 - Page 5
after year to extend and increase the debt limit he cannot see
where the Federal Government has money to share. However, as long
as the Federal Government is willing to share and the City does not
get involved with long range programs that can be withdrawn at any
time, leaving the City of Bakersfield high and dry, and since one
small city in California cannot change the course of events and
attitudes overnight, I am going to take the expedient and immediately
practical course and vote in favor of the program.
Councilman Rogers stated that the entire concept of
Revenue Sharing is a very clever plan to lead the City into the
strait jacket of Regional Government and our own government is
using tax money to finance this trip. Therefore, I will vote in
opposition to this action.
Councilman Heisey stated that he also agrees with the
concept of having handouts from Washington, however, this is a
little bit different than it has been in the past. Formerly, the
Federal Government would dream up a program and they would decide
what and how money was to be used. Cities can now provide their
own set of standards as to what they want to use the funds for and
on that basis I would support the motion. In my own mind I was
most careful to see that these funds are not committed for activities
that the City would be trapped into Dn a continuing basis when the
funds are not available. The funds can be given and received for
Capital Improvements where they are needed and can be used to
improve our community and any time the Federal Government wants to
drop the program that will be all right but at least the City will
have a few projects completed.
Councilman Medders stated he would have to support the
program on the basis that it seems worthwhile, plus it is greatly
needed.
Bakersfield, California, February 10, 1975 - Page 6
Councilman Barton's motion that the staff be authorized
to proceed with the Community Development Program by filing a Draft
Application and Draft Environmental Impact Report with the Kern
Council of Governments, carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders
Noes: Councilman Rogers
Absent: None
Hearings.
This is the time set for continued 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 ~equired by law.
The public portion of this hearing was closed at the
Council Meeting of December 9, 1974.
Councilman Bleecker moved to continue the hearing on
annexation of "Kern River No. 4," until April 14, 1975.
Upon request of Councilman Strong, Mayor Hart inquired
if there was anyone present who would be inconvenienced by
continuing this hearing until April 14, 1975. There were no objections
from the audience.
Councilman Bleecker's motion to continue the hearing on
annexation of "Kern River No. 4," until April 14, 1975, carried by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker,
Heisey, Medders
Noes: None
Absent: None
This is the time set for continued public hearing before
the Council for hearing protests by persons owning real property
Bakersfield, California, February 10, 1975 - Page ?
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 properly owners as required by law.
The public portion of this hearing was closed at the
Council Meeting of December 9, 1974.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, the hearing on the
annexation of "Kern River No. 5," was continued until April 14, 1975,
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker,
Heisey, Medders
Noes: None
Absent: None
This is the time set for public hearing before the Council
for hearing of protests, objections or appeals in respect to the
diagram, assessments and work done in Public Improvement District
No. 894, (the construction of required curbs and gutters, sidewalks,
driveway approaches and alley returns adjacent to Lots 13 through
34 and Lois 49 through 66 of Tract Na. 1320, and Blocks T and U of
Sunset Tract, in the City of Bakersfield) pursuant to Resolution
of Intention No. 894 and the Improvement Act of 1911.
This hearing has been duly advertised and notices of
assessments mailed to all affecfed property owners.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public parfici-.
patton.
Mr. Edwin Gordon, 1920 Harper Avenue, who circulated the!
petition for these improvements, stated he was objecting to the
difference between the estimate and actual assessment.
Director of Public Works Bidwell stated that an estimate
was mailed to each property owner prior to the work being done and
in most cases the estimates were higher than the actual assessments.
Bakersfield,
California,
February 10,
1975 - Page 8
During discussion, City Attorney Hoagland stated that the
reason Councilman Strong requested that estimates be mailed to each
property owner was to give them the opportunity to protest at the
public hearing, before the contract was awarded, if the charge was
beyond their means.
Mr. Joe Brown, contractor for Public Improvement District
No. 894, explained the billing process after the assessment list is
approved by the Council and stated thai he cannot receive payment
on the work performed until that list is approved.
Maggie Thompson, 1120 Collins Way, stated that there was
approximately $200.~0 difference between the estimated cost and
actual assessment for the improvements on her property.
Mrs. Elizabeth Blue, 1020 South Williams Sfreet, objected
to the assessment for the improvements on her property and stated
she did not fully understand how the assessment is to be paid.
Mrs. Salene Stevens, lll8 Chico Street, stated that she
received several calls regarding the assessments for Public Improve-
ment District No. 894 and one of the problems is that the people
were not informed and many signed the petition not knowing what
they were doing. Mrs. Stevens requested thai the people be educated
before circulating a petition as they are concerned about losing
their property because they cannot afford to pay the assessments.
After a lengthy discussion, no further protests or objections
being received, the Mayor declared the public portion of the hearing
closed for Council deliberation and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, hearing in respect
to the diagram, assessments and work done in Public Improvement
District No. 894, was deferred until February 24, 1975, and the
staff was requested to determine all the facts and work out an
acceptable solution to the problems.
Bakersfield, California, February 10, 1975 - Page 9
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
of the City if~Bakersf~leld, California Council
CITY CLER~a~d Ex~Of~Clerk of the
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Bakersfield, California, February 24, 1975
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Cou~il of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City
Hall at 8:00 P.M., February 24, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Joe D. Marshall,
Chaplain of the San Joaquin Hospital.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Strong,
Heisey,
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 10, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mr. D.C. Parks, 2639 Belle Terrace, representing the
Native Sons of the Golden West and Addictire Drugs Educational
Foundation, requested the Council to adopt a resolution opposing
the efforts of those who are trying to decriminalize or liberalize
existing laws on marijuana or other dangerous drugs.
Adoption of Resolution No. 9-75 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
against decriminalization and moderni-
zation of laws on Marijuana and
Dangerous Drugs.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, Resolution No. 9-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield against decriminalization
and modernization of laws on Marijuana and Dangerous Drugs, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mr. Jack Collier, 633 Olive Street, presented a letter
and petition signed by approximately 70 persons protesting the
excessive noise, littering and disturbance of the peace on Friday
Thomas, Barton, Bleecker,
Medders, Rogers
Bakersfield, California, February 24, 1975 - Page 2
and Saturday nights by people that meet and congregate on the
premises in and around the Oak Lane Shopping Center on Oak Street
and Chester Lane.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the petition
protesting excessive noise, littering and disturbing the peace in
and around the Oak Lane Shopping Center, was accepted and referred
to the City Manager for investigation by the Police Department.
Council Statements.
Councilman Heisey stated that he has been in contact with
the State Highway Commission regarding on and off ramps on the west
side of Mr. Vernon on the cross town freeway and the State indicated
that a tenative agreement could be looked upon favorably providing
it is done on a joint basis with the County and City.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee was requested to continue to work with the
Kern County Board of Supervisors and meet with the Highway Com-
mission in May to present a combined resolution offering to
cooperate, on a reasonable basis, in order to construct the two
on-off ramps on the west side of Mr. Vernon Avenue.
Mayor Hart announced that he appointed Mr. Robert Bethea,
3700 Soranno Avenue, to the California Avenue Park Neighborhood
Facility Citizens Advisory Committee, replacing Reverend Harry
Williams.
Councilman Bleecker refuted information contained in a
mailer that was sent to registered voters in the 5th Ward by Robert
Elling, candidate for Councilman of that Ward.
Reports.
Deferral of Report from Public Works
Department and Police Department
regarding the intersection of Cali-
fornia Avenue and "A" Street.
City Manager Bergen stated that due to the illness of
the Police Department's Traffic Lieutenant the report regarding
Bakersfield, California, February 24, 1975 - Page 3
the intersection of California Avenue and "A" Street has not been
completed, however, it will be made as soon as possible.
Councilman Rogers stated that he would like to remind t]~e
staff of the request for a 4-Way Stop Sign at the intersection of
Wenatchee Avenue and Renegade Avenue which was referred to the
Traffic Authority.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 2664 to 2851
inclusive, in the amount of $233,912.79.
(b) Claim for damages from Pacific Telephone
Company. (Refer to City Atforney)
(c)
Sewer Line Easement from Egan Gost, et al,
right of way for maintenance of sewer
line to serve properties west of Oswell
Street and south of Auburn Street.
(d)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work for street improvements under Tract
No. 3678 - Contract No. 74-24 with
Tenneco Realty Development Corporation.
(e)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
work for street and sewer improvements
under Tract No. 3701 Contract No. 74-75,
with Tenneco Realty Development Corporation.
(f) Application for Encroachment Permit from
Hopper, Inc., 301Espee Street.
(g)
Application for Encroachment Permit from
U.S. Postal Service Office, 424 California
Avenue, subject to the following condition
as recommended by the Public Works Dept.:
(i)
Fence on "S" Street to be placed 6'
back of curb to provide an area for
pedestrian traffic.
(h)
Map of Tract No. 3698-A and Contract and
Specifications for improvements therein
located on easterly extension of Wendy
Avenue, south of University Avenue and
east of Columbus Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c),
(d), (e), (f) and (g), with deletion of Item (h), were adopted by
Bakersfield, California, February 24, 1975 - Page 4
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Micon
Construction Company for construction of the Oleander Avenue Storm
Drain System, was accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor..
was authorized to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, low bid of Clark's
Sprinkler Service for construction of Automatic Sprinkler System at
Saunders Park, was accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor
was authorized to execute the contract.
New Business.
Adoption of Amendatory Resolution No.
10-75 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield adopting principles,
objections, criteria, definitions and
procedures for the orderly evaluation
projects and the preparation of
Environmental Documents under the
California Environmental Qualify Act
(CEQ~) and the State EIR Guidelines
as amended effective January 7, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Amendatory Resolutie~n
No. 10-75 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield adopting
principles, objections, criteria, definitions and procedures for
the orderly evaluation projects and the preparation of Environ-
mental Documents under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the State EIR Guidelines as amended effective January
7, 1975, was adopted
Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None
by the following roll call vote:
Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker,
Medders, Rogers
Heisey,
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, February 24, 1975 - Page 5
227
First readingof an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending the Municipal Code by repealing
Chapter 8.80 and substituting in lieu
thereof a new Chapfer 8.80, providing
for the Abatement of Weeds and Waste
Matter constituting Public Nuisance,
Notices, Hearings and Collection of
Unpaid Assessments as Taxes and
assigning duty of enforcement to Chief
of the Fire Department.
This ordinance modifies the Weed Abatement Law of the
City in the following respects:
1. Adds "waste matter" such as rubbish, concrete
cartons, etc. as a public nuisance subject
to abatement.
2. If assigns the duty of enforcement to the
Fire Chief.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending the Municipal Code by
repealing Chapter 8.80 and substituting in lieu thereof a new
Chapter 8.80, providing for the Abatement of Weeds and Waste Matter
constituting Public Nuisance, Notices, Hearings and Collection of
Unpaid Assessments as Taxes, and assigning duty of enforcement to
Chief of the Fire Department.
Approval of Agreement for Grissom
Park Electrical Service between the
City and Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Agreement with
Pacific Gas & Electric Company for electrical services to Grissom
Park, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Agreement for electrical
work between the City and Pacific Gas
and Electric Company.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Agreement with
Pacific Gas & Electric Company for electrical work, providing for
the installation of two street lights on steel poles to replace
existing wood poles as part of the underground district for the
City Hall-Police Facility area, was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Bakersfield, California, February 24,
1975 - Page 6
and "H"
patton.
of the hearing was closed for Council deliberation and action.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, Resolution No.
11-75 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the
vacation of the Alley in Block 283, bounded by Truxtun Avenue,
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing on Resolution oi'
Intention No. 904 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, Cali-
fornia, declaring its intention to order the vacation of the Alley'
in Block 283, bounded by Truxtun Avenue, "G" Street, l?th Street
Street, City of Bakersfield.
This hearing has been duly posted.
Mayor Hart declared the hearing open for public partlet-
No protests or objections being:received, the public portion
Street, 17th Street and "H" Street City of Bakersfield, was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
This is the time set for continued hearing before the
Council for hearing of protests, objections or appeals in respect
to the diagram, assessment and work done in Public Improvement
District No. 894 (construction of required curbs and gutters, side-
walks, driveway approaches and alley returns adjacent to Lots 13
through 34 and Lots 49 through 66 of Tract No. 132D, and Blocks
T and U of Sunset Tract, in the City of Bakersfield) pursuant to
Resolution of Intention No. 894 and the Improvement Act of 1911.
The Public portion of this hearing was closed at the
Council Meeting of February 10, 1975.
Councilman Strong inquired if there were any further
comments from persons in the audience regarding the assessments on
Public Improvement District No. 894. No one requested to be heard.
Bakersfield,
California,
February 24,
1975 - Page 7
Councilman Strong stated that in this particular Public
Improvement District the City did more than is ordinarily done in
an attempt to notify the property owners what their financial
responsibilities would be once the district was formed and he
personally checked the estimates and assessments and found them to
be very close.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Resolution No. 12-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, providing
for contribution of part of the cost and expenses of certain work
completed in Public Improvement District No. 894, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders, Rogers
Noes None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Resolution No. 13-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, making
determinations and confirming assessments of the cost of doing the
work ordered pursuant to Resolution of Intention No. 894, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Strong, Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders, Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
by Councilman Bleecker, the meeting was
Council, upon a motion
adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
MAYO he~eld,
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakq~field, California
ma
Calif.
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Bakersfield, California, March 3, 1975
Present:
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., March 3, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart £ollowed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocafion by Councilman Walter
Heisey.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Hart.
Absent:
approved
Councilmen Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey,
Medders, Rogers, Strong
None
Minutes of
as presented.
Presentation of
Mayor Hart presented
the regular meeting of February 24, 1975 were
Retirement Plaque.
a retirement plaque
of the Public Works Department, who completed 29 years
with the City of Bakersfield, effective March l, 1975.
Scheduled Public Statements.
to Oral HighmarL
of service
Mrs. Vivian Hofstetter, Music Educator from Chipman Junior
High School, announced that March 13, 1975, has been proclaimed
throughout the United States as "Music in our School Days." Miss
Julie Weinberger from Chipman Junior High School presented Mayor
Hart with an official "Music in our School Days" button.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, communication from
the Mended Hearts, Inc., Kern County Chapter No. 77, supporting a
Paramedics Program for the City of Bakersfield, was received and
referred to the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, communication from
Three-Way Chevrolet, dated February 26, 1975, regarding damage
done to a cement block wall by one of the garbage trucks contracted
by the City of Bakersfield, was received and referred to the City
Attorney.
Bakersfield, California, March 3, 1975 - Page 2
Council Statements.
Councilman Medders stated he would like to encourage the
citizens of Bakersfield to look at the art work painted by students
of various Junior High Schools in Bakersfield on the fence
surrounding the construction site of the new Police Building.
Councilman Medders stated that there have been numerous
inquiries in regards to holding the City Council and School District
elections one week apart. People were confused and disgusted having
to go to the polls twice in one week and they felt a savings to tile
taxpayers could have been made by combining elections. The Council[
elections must be held according to the dates set in Section 67 of
the City Charter and School District elections must be held on the
date set in the Election Code of the State of California.
In the interest of saving taxpayers money and as a
convenience to the voters, Councilman Medders moved to refer the
matter of City Council elections to the staff for study and report.
This motion was unanimously approved.
Councilman Heisey stated that he wanted to personally
thank the voters of the Second Ward who voted for him at the
February 25, 1975 Council election and congratulated Mr. J. Merion
Christensen who was elected to that office.
Reports.
Councilman Heisey, Chairman.of the Water and City Growth
Committee, read Report No. 3-75 regarding Southeast Bakersfield
Sewer Treatment Facilities Consolidation, as follows:
On Wednesday, February 26, this committee met
to review and discuss further developments
relative to the Southeast Bakersfield Sewer
Treatment Facilities Consolidation.
Letters were sent to over 100 residents asking
them to serve on a Citizens Advisory Committee.
Forty-Seven people have indicated a willingness
to serve, and twelve others asked for additional
information. A meeting has been set for Wednesday
evening March 5, at 7:30 P.M. in the Civic
Auditorium to present a detailed review of the
project.
Bakersfield, California, March 3, 1975, Page 3
Present af the meeting will be representatives
from the City, from the consulting engineers,
and from the financial consultants, all of whom
are involved in putting this project together.
The meeting will have a three-fold purpose.
First, ~n up dating on what the project is;
secondly, presentation of a timetable for
project start-up and implementation; and
thirdly, further direction as to the role or
commitment of the Advisory Committee.
Included as a supplement to the report was a
communication from the State Water Resources
Control Board, Division of Water Quality Control
dated February 27, 1975, regarding recent events
concerning the Bakersfield Sub-Regional Waste-
water Treatment Plan.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, Report No. 3-75
of the Water and City Growth Committee regarding Southeast
Bakersfield Sewer Treatment Facilities Consolidation was approved
and communication from the State Water Resources Control Board,
Division of Water Quality Control, was referred to the Public
Works Department and Citizens Advisory Committee for Southeast
Bakersfield Sewer Treatment Facilities Consolidation.
Councilman Rogers, member of the Legislative Committee,
read Legislative Report No. 1-75, as follows:
Senate Bill 275 (Dills). This is the controversial
labor bill which would supersede the Meyers-Milias-
Brown Act under which the City is now operating.
From the standpoint of traditional public employ-
ment, there are many objectionable features in the
bill. They are as follows:
1. The employees are given the right to strike or,
in the alternative, an outside third party may make
a final and binding decision over an elected
counc~'s objection.
Compulsory arbitration would have the following
ill effects: (1) major policy decisions are made
by other than elected officials; (2) the control
of the budget would be taken out of the hands of
local elected officials; (3) negotiations would
be stifled; and (4) it still would not prevent
strikes.
2. The unlimited scope of bargaining effectively
wipes out management rights. Such issues as manning
of fire stations, reduction of refuse collection
services, police services, etc. are all subject to
bargaining and compulsory arbitration.
Bakersfield, California, March 3, 1975 - Page 4
3. Because of the narrow definition given to
supervisory employees, it is likely that the mid-
management group would be eliminated entirely from
the management group.
4. Negotiated contracts would supersede City
ordinances and the City Charter. The Charter
provisions governing civil service could be
superseded by a negotiated contract or compulsory
arbitration.
5. Since there is no limitation on secondary
boycotts, one unit could effectively close down other
City operations during a strike situation.
In conclusion, the bill would erode local control
to such an extent as to render it impotent. The
legislative committee strongly urges opposition
to Senate Bill 275.
Assembly Bill 481 (Z'Berg). This bill would mandate
retirement pay of safety members at 2% at age 50.
This bill, like others in the last six years,
divests the cities of any choice in the matter.
If the State were to pay the cost, it is estimated
that $50,000,000 would be the cost annually.
The real problem with the legislation is that the
State is attempting to take control away from the
cities in the area of retirement benefits. After
analysis, the City might wish to support such a
plan. However, this bill, like others in past
years, would not allow the cities that choice.
It is recommended that Assembly Bill 481 be opposed
by the City as.it has in prior years.
Councilman Bleecker stated that "after having attended
the Labor Management Seminar in San Francisco, and after having
read the League of California Cities' legislative analysis of
SB 275, and after having read the City Council's Legislative
Committee's report, these are the reasons why I am opposed to
SB 275, and I will call for a separate roll call vote on each of
the following provisions of that bill. In calling for that roll
call vote now, I do not mean to preclude any Councilman from
making a statement."
1. "I am opposed to public employees' right to strike
under any circumstances as presently provided for by law."
Councilman Bleecker called for a roll call vote on
Item No. 1 in opposition to SB 275.
Bakersfield, California, March 3,
1975 - Page 5
Each Councilman
heard in detail,
them.
Councilman Strong offered a substiture motion that
Councilman Bleecker's request for opposition to each item in
opposition to SB 275 be deferred until next week to allow the
Council time to study these items.
Councilman Bleecker stated that each Councilman attended
the Labor Management Seminar in San Francisco in which all aspects
of SB 275 were discussed. Each Councilman has had, for two weeks
or longer, a copy of the League of California Cities Legislative
Analysis and since last Thursday a copy o£ the Legislative Report
on SB 275 and suggested that they proceed with the roll call vote.
Councilman Heisey stated in opposition to the substitute
motion that he did not realize these notions were going to be
presented tonight but there is nothing new or startling in them.
attended the sessions, all the arguments have been
and the Council has had plenty of time to study
Councilman Rogers commented on what happened in San
Francisco and Baltimore when those cities went on strike and stated
that it should not be difficult for anyone to make up their minds,
right now, whether or not they are opposed to a public employee's
right to strike.
Councilman Strong stated that he felt there is no urgency
in acting upon Councilman Bleecker's recommendations and would like
to have time to study each issue.
Councilman Barton stated that he supported the substituie
motion and would like to have time to review SB 275 in order to
clear his own mind that the items in Councilman Bleecker's report
are based on the true facts of the law.
Councilman Thomas stated that he supported the substitute
motion and would like the opportunity to study these items in depth
and respond next week.
Bakersfield, California, March 3, 1975 - Page 6
Councilman Strong's substitute motion that Councilman
Bleecker's request for opposition to each item regarding SB 275
be deferred until next week to allow the Council time to study
the items, failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Thomas, Barton, Strong
Noes: Councilmen Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers
Absent: None
Councilman Bleecker's motion on Item No. 1 to oppose
public employees' right to strike under any circumstances as
provided for by law, carried by the following roll call
presently
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers
Councilmen Thomas, Barton
None
Abstaining: Counc. ilman Strong
Councilman Strong stated that he will abstain from voting
on all five items and wanted the record to show that he is not
taking a position one way or the other as he has not had time to
study the issues.
Cou milman Thomas commented that he disagrees with the
wording and therefore, will go on record as voting in the negative
on all the items.
Councilman Barton stated he is taking the same position
as Councilman Strong except he will be voting no on all five items.
2. "I am opposed to a 5-member State Commission appointed
by the governor having the legal power to mandate salaries and wages
and fringe benefits and working conditions for public employees over
the objection of elected local officials. This could force the City
into deficit spending with no alternative but to raise City taxes."
Bakersfield,
California, March 3,
1975 - Page 7
No.
call vote:
Ayes; Councilmen Bleecker,
Noes: Councilmen Thomas, Barton
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Strong
Councilman Bleecker called for a roll call
2 in opposition to SB 275,
vote on Item
which carried by the following roll
Heisey, Medders, Rogers
3. "I am opposed to the legal power this same 5-member
commission would have to wipe out certain City ordinances and
n~llify provisions of the City Charter voted on and adopted by the
people of the City of Bakersfield."
Councilman Bleecker called for a roll call vote on Item
No. 3 in opposition to SB 275, which carried by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers
Noes: Councilmen Thomas, Barton
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Strong
4. "I am opposed to secondary,boycotts which SB 275 does
not prohibit, which means that one unit in the employment of the
City could, by striking, close down the entire operation of the city."
Councilman Bleecker called for a roll call vote on Item
No. 4 in opposition to SB 275, which carried by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers
Noes: Councilmen Thomas, Barton
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Strong
5. "Finally, I am opposed to SB 275 in its entirety as
it would practically eliminate local control by local officials
elected by the people, and put too much power in the hands of
appointed officials in Sacramento."
Bakersfield, California, March 3, 1975
- Page 8
Councilman Bleecker further stated that he did not think
the people of the City of Bakersfield would want this, ~o, there-
fore, he would move that the City Council go on record by roll
call vote in opposition to SB 275, which in effect would be
approving that part of Legislative Report No. 1-75 opposing SB 275.
Councilman Thomas read the following statement:
"I, Councilman Don Thomas of the Sixth Ward, ~m
opposed to the employees striking; I am not opposed
to their right to strike.
"Mr. Mayor, I was not going to speak tonight on Mr.
Rogers' Legislative Report, however, I feel I am
now compelled to do so. Mr. Rogers' report is the
typical type of negative thinking without positive
alternatives that exemplifies the positions taken
by people unknowledgeable in the field of public
employee-employer relations. Although I cannot
disagree with some of the factual points in Mr.
Rogers' report, I do take strong exception to
where Mr. Rogers blind opposition to Senator Dill's
Bill will lead us. I have been accused by some of
advocating the State taking over certain funcions
of local government. I tell you this, Mr. Mayor,
unless California develops a comprehensive collective
bargaining bill for public employees hammered out
in the spirit of compromise in Sacramento, the
federal government will take over just as they did
when we officials of local government failed in
our duties of treating our employees fairly in the
field of overtime, and I can assure Mr. Rogers, Mr.
Bleecker, and this Council that the federal govern-
ment will do exactly that in the field of public
employee labor relations. The March issue of the
prestigious Reader's Digest, a magazine I might add
that is not known to be pro-labor. There is an
article by Irwin Ross, a noted free lance author
who has written articles for the Management oriented
magazine "Fortune." Titled "Should Public Workers
Have the Right to Strike," with the subtitle "Its
a Central Dilemna of Our Time And A Realistic Approach
To It Is Available," and that is the exact point I
am making that Mr. Rogers is unrealistic in burying
his head in the sand approach.
"The Dill's Bill is a basic product of the Committee
of Labor Relations experts chaired by Ben Aaron,
Director of the Institute of Industrial Relations
and Law Professor of UCLA. A former president of
the American Arbitrators Association who has been
appointed and served on numerous presidential
commissions and boards. Other members were Don
Vial (who by the way was just appointed by
Governor Brown to be Director of California
Department of Industrial Relations). The other
members were Donald Wallatt, Howard Block, and
Morris Meyers. All equally qualified and respected
by both management and labor in the field of labor
relations.
Bakersfield, California, March 3,
1975 - Page 9
"The Dill's Bill embodies all of the three main
concepts listed in the Reader's Digest article
as requested to provide for sound labor management
relationship in the public sector.
"First, it should grant the same rights of
collective bargaining to public employees as
exist in the private sector. Second, mediation
and fact finding procedures should be provided
to'aid the parties in the settlement of disputes.
Finally, there should be some mechanism to break
an impasse - either the right to strike or binding
arbitration. By Mr. Rogers own report these are
the main features of the Dill's Bill. I would
strongly recommend to Mr. Rogers that if he does
not have the time to read the entire Aaron committee
report he should at least read the Reader's Digest
article before he attempts to get this Council to
take an unrealistic position that will lead to
further federal encroachment into local government
affairs. And the very least we as public officials
can do is to make constructive amendments to the
Dill's Bill in an effort of reasonable compromise
with our state officials and not just be against it.
"Your Honor, that is why I opposed every one of
these things tonight."
Councilman Rogers stated that literally thousands of
strikes by public employees have crippled towns and cities all
across America. The Council should consider very carefully what
we are voting on, what is best for the City of Bakersfield and
who is actually going to run the City.
Councilman Bleecker stated that all of the remarks he
has made tonight are aimed at the present provisions of SB 275;
it may be changed, but he is certainly opposed to those blatantly
hostile clauses and provisions in SB 275 as they would affect the
citizens of Bakersfield,
Councilman Bleecker's motion for a roll call vote on
Item No. 5 which would approve that part of Legislative Report
No. 1-75 opposing SB 275, carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers
Noes:
Councilmen Thomas, Barton
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Strong
Bakersfield, California, March 3, 1975 - Page 10
The Mayor was requested to prepare the necessary communi-
cations to the Committee hearing on SB 275 expressing the Council's
opposition.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Rogers,
that part of Legislative Report No. 1-75 opposing Assembly Bill 48.1
was approved and the Mayor was requested to prepare the necessary
communications to the Committee hearing AB 481, expressing the
Council's opposition, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Rogers
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Strong
Councilman Heisey suggested that the staff prepare a
briefing on all activities that involve the City for all newly
elected Councilmen and offered his assistance.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 2852 and 2946,
inclusive, in the amount of $403,836.94.
(b) Map of Tract No. 3673 and Contract and
Specifications for improvements therein -
located West of Stine Road and north of
Ming Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a) and (b) of
the Consent Calendar were adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Thomas, Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders,
Rogers, Strong
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, bid of Kern Turf
Supply for Annual Contract ACB 12176, PVC Pipe and Sprinklers,
was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
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Bakersfield, California, March 3,
1975 - Page 11
Deferred Business
Deferral of adoption of an Ordinance
of the Council of the City of Bakers-
field amending the Municipal Code by
repealing Chapter 8.80 and substituting
in lieu thereof a new Chapter 8.80,
providing for the Abatement of Weeds
and Waste Matter constituting Public
Nuisance, Notices, Hearings and
collection of Unpaid Assessments as
Taxes, and assigning duty of enforce-
ment to Chief of the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, adoption of an
Ordinance amending the Municipal Code by repealing Chapter 8.80
and substituting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 8.80, providing for'
the Abatement of Weeds and Waste Matter constituting Public Nuisance,
Notices, Hearings and collection of Unpaid Assessments as Taxes,
and assigning duty of enforcement to Chief of the Fire Department,
was deferred for one week and the staff was instructed to prepare
a written report on the work load of the Fire Department, Public
Works Department and other City Department involved in the
Weed Abatement Program. The main concern is that more responsi-
bilities are being added to the Fire Department and will this take
away from the Fire Prevention Programs dealing with public safety
and will it entail an increase in manpower.
New Business.
Approval of Agreement with Carrier
Air Conditioning Company to perform
annual inspection and maintenance on
the air conditioning unit at City Hall.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Agreement with Carrier
Air Conditioning Company for annual inspection and maintenance on the
air conditioning unit at City Hall, was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Councilman Thomas requested the Public Works Department
to inspect City Streets periodically for r~pairs that need to be
done.
Bakersfield, California, March 3, 1975 - Page 12
Adjournment to a Specific Time.
There being no furlher business to come before the
Council at this time~ upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker the
regular Council meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. until
Tuesday, March 4, 1975, at 12:10 P.M.
MA~of Ba~kersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CYLERK and Ex-O/~icio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bak~c~sfield, California
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Bakersfield,
California, March 4, 1975
Minutes of an adjourned meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of
City Hall at 12:10 P.M., March 4, 1975.
Due to the absence of Mayor Hart and Vice-Mayor Heisey,
upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Councilman Bleecker was
appointed to serve as
of the Council of the
1975.
The meeting was called to order
Bleecker.
Present:
Absent:
Presiding Officer for the adjourned meeting
City of Bakersfield, held Tuesday, March 4,
by Presiding Officer
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Councilmen Thomas (seated at 12:15 P.M.), Bleecker,
Medders, Rogers, Strong
Mayor Hart. Councilmen Barton, Heisey
New Business.
Reception of Certificate of City
Clerk of Result of the Canvass of
Election Returns of the Nominating
Municipal Election for the Office of
Councilman in the Second, Fifth and
Sixth Wards of the City of Bakersfield,
held on February 25, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Certificate of City
Clerk of Result of the Canvass of Election Returns of the Nominating
Municipal Election for the Office of Councilman in the Second,
Fifth and Sixth Wards of the City of Bakersfield, held on February
25, 1975, was received, placed on file and ordered spread in full
on the minutes.
Bakersfield, California, March 4, ~']
1975 - Page 2
~'S T A T E M f~ N T
NOMINATING
OF ALL
AT THE
MUNICIPAL
HELD
February 25, 1975
VOTES
CAST
ELECTION
In The
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
24d
Bakersfield, California, March 4, 1975 - Page 3
NOMINATING 5~ICIPAL ~.~CTION
i~RUARY 25, 1975
WAP~NO. 2
CONS. CONSISTING OF REGISTERED VOTES'
NO. PRECINCTS VOTERS CAST ~
CHRISTENSEN
HEISEY REJECTP=~-
1 302 355 203 120 77 6
2 ~ 303 342 151 82 57 12
3 304 340 139 92 44 3
4 305 314 150 72 73 5
5 306 308 132 96 33 3
.6 307 301 129 93 32 4
7 308 305 126 90 35 1
8 309 408 171 107 ~ 54 10
9 310 361 166 77 70 119
10 326 504 214- 107 99 8
11 503 300 97 54 36 7
12 504 313 127 65 61 1
13 505 175 88 43 42 3
14 506 & 507 171 65 30 34 1
Absentee Ballots
48 13 28
7
TOTAL 4,497 2,006 1,141 775 90
PERCENT 44.61%
WARD NO. 5
CONS. CONSISTING OF REGISTERED VOTES
NO. PRECINCTS VOTERS CAST CLERICO ELLING MEDDERS REJECTED
15 402, 409 & 412 635 250 59 101 89 1
16 403 414 150 33 50 67 0
17 527 544 240 53 69 118 0
18 529 309 132 34 27 70 1
19 530 297 110 32 13 63 2'
20 531 239 108 73 12 19 4
21 534 274 106 52 17 35 2
22 535 348 157 39 41 76 1
23 536 296 143 33 39 71 0
24 538 356 155 37 40 76 2
25 539 285 132 33 32 66 1
26 540 149 49 8 9 32 0
Absentee Ballots 49 .... 4 11 34 0
TOTAL 4,146 1,781 490 461 816 14
PERCENT 42.95%
Bakersfield, California, March 4, 1975 - Page 4
NOMINATING 5~3NICIPAL ELECTION
FEBRUARY 25, 1975
WARD NO. 6
CONS. CONSISTING OF
NO. PRECINCTS
REGISTERED VOTES
VOTERS CAST PALS~R SCEAI~ES
27' 404
28 , 405
29 '407
30 408, Group
31 408, Group
32 414, Group
414, Group
34 533
35 541
542
37 543
38 544
39 545
40 551, 513-A
41 553, 554-A
I (A-L)
II (~-Z)
I (A-L)
II (~-Z)
THO~S
Absentee Ballots
TOTAL
PERCENT 35.88%
REJECTED
69 32 8 10 13 1
89 41 1 30 10 0
429 139 25 66 48 0
367 111 29 43 39 0
340 101 33 44 24 0
573 157 45 70 ~42 0
471 90 20 43 27 0
254 113 7 11 95 0
233 85 11 1~ 59 2
272 93 '14 57 21 1
275 -..._ 112 16 54 41 1
305 119 30 48 41 0
292 174 33 72 69 0
289 97 24 52 21 0
310 127 33 47 46 1
48 8 29 10
4,568 1,639 337 689 606
1
7
Bakersfield,
California,
March 4,
1975 - Page 5
CERTIFICATE OF
TO RESULT OF
OF ELECTION
· CfTY CLERK
THE CANVASS
RETURNS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
)
COUNTY OF KERN)
SS.
I, H. E. BERGEN, City Clerk of said City do hereby certify
that, in pursuance of the provisions of Section 22932.5 of the
Elections Code and of the resolution of the governing body of
said City, heretofore adopted and entered upon the minutes of
said governing body, I did canvass the returns of the vote cast
in said City, at the Nominating 5!unicipal Election held on
February 25, 1975, for the offices of Councilman of the Second,
Fifth and Sixth Wards, and that the Statement of the Vote Cast,
to which this certificate is attached, shows the whole number
of votes cast in said City and in each of the respective precincts
therein, and that the totals of the respective columns and the
totals as shown for each candidate are full, true and correct.
Bakersfield, California, March 4, 1975 - Page 6
Adoption of Resolution No. 14-75
declaring result of Canvass of Returns
of Nominating Municipal Election held
in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Resolution No. 14-75
declaring result of Canvass of Returns of Nominating Municipal
Election for Councilman in the Second, Fifth and Sixth Wards of
the City of Bakersfield, held on February 25, 1975, was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Thomas, Bleecker, Medders, Rogers, Strong
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Barton, Heisey
Ward No. 2
J. Merion Christensen
Walter F. Heisey
1,141
775
Ward No. 5
Sofiea Bussell Clerico 490
Robert G. Elling 461
Clarence E. Medders 816
Ward No. 6
Lloyd A. Palmer 337
Michael Edward Sceales 689
Don Thomas 606
The following person is hereby declared to be elected
to the office of City Councilman for a full term of four years:
J. MERION CHRISTENSEN
SECOND WARD
Adoption of Resolution No. 15-75
calling a General Municipal Election
in the City of Bakersfield to be held
on Tuesday, April 8, 1975, for the
purpose of electing a Councilman in
the Fifth and Sixth Wards, establishing
Voting Precincts, appointing Precinct
Election Officers and designating
Polling Places for said election.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, Resolution No. 15-75
calling a General Municipal Election in the City of Bakersfield to
be held on Tuesday, April 8, 1975, for the purpose of electing a
Councilman in the Fifth and Sixth Wards, establishing Voting
Bakersfield,
California,
March 4,
1975 - Page 7
Precincts, appointing Precinct Election Officers
Polling Places for said election, was adopted by
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Thomas,
Noes: None
and designating
the following roll
Absent:
Bleecker, Medders, Rogers, Strong
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Rogers,
adjourned at 12:20 P.M.
Councilmen Barton, Heisey
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
the meeting was
PR S G OFFIC~cIL OF TH~
Citfof Baker fs ield, California
ATTEST:
CITY CL~RK and Ex-Of~cio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Baker~ield, California
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Bakersfield, California, March 10, 1975
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., March 10, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Mayor Walter F.
Heisey followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by
Reverend Jack Harney of the Eastside Christian Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers,
Strong, Thomas
Absent: Mayor Hart
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 3, 1975 and
adjourned meeting of March 4, 1975 were approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mr. John Wilson and Mr. A1 Augustine representing the
Bakersfield Active 20-30 Club and March of Dimes requested support
of the "March of Dimes Telerama" to be held on March 15 & 16, 1975,
by proclaiming the week of March 10, 1975 as "March of Dimes Week."
Adoption of Resolution No. 16-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field supporting the March of Dimes
Telerama by declaring the week of
March 10, 1975, as MarchL~of Dimes
Week.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Resolution No. 16-75.
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield supporting the March of
Dimes Telerama by declaring the week of March 10, 1975, as March of
Dimes Week, was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers,
Strong, Thomas
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mr. Bill Mattox, 1814 Myrtle Street, invited the Council
and public to attend a Concerned Citizen's League Meeting at 8:00
P.M. on March 13, 1975, in the Main Branch of the Kern County
Library, regarding public cooperation with the Council, Police
Department and Sheriff's Department to help fight vandalism.
Bakersfield, California, March 10, 1975 - Page 2
Councilman Rogers suggested that Councilman Thomas,
Chairman of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, attend this
meeting as the Council's representative.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, communication from
Arthur D. Little, Inc., regarding Fire Department study and requesting
that the contract be extended for a reasonable period of time or
until the U.S. Supreme Court announces its decision relative to
the validity of the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act, as applied to
public safety services in local government, was received, referred
to the Intergovernmental Relations Committee and extension of time
was granted until May l, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, communication from
E. P. Eyerly, 525 "G" Street, regarding readable street signs, was
received and referred to staff for further evaluation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, communication and
resolution from the City of Alhambra requesting support to defeat
Senate Bill 275, was received and ordered placed on file.
Councilman Rogers stated that the Council took action
at last week's Council meeting opposing Senate Bill 275.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, communication from
Madeline Long, 116 Myrtle Street, requesting that a portable traffic
light be placed at 19th and Oak Streets and the traffic light at
the intersection of 18th and Oak Streets be disconnected during
the time
on file.
18th Street
is closed,
Council
was received and ordered placed
Statements.
Councilman Bleecker read and commented on several articles
appearing in the Bakersfield Californian and quoted several State
officials, including State Senator Stiern, in opposition to Senate
Bill 275, particularly the right to strike provision, for public
Bakersfield, California, March lO, 1975 - Page 3
employees. Councilman Bleecker further stated that in a telephone
conversation. with,Assemblyman Bill Thomas he has been authorized
to indicate to the Council and citizens of Bakersfield that
Assemblyman Thomas stands in opposition to the right to strike
provision for public employees in SB 275.
Councilman Medders, in opposition to the right to strike
provision in SB 275, commented on an article appearing in the
Bakersfield Californian on March 5, 1975, entitled "Middle Income
Families Carry Big Tax Load," and cited several benefits received
by public employees that are not given to the private sector.
Councilman Rogers announced that Hall's Ambulance
Service is now operating a Paramedic unit on a 24 hour basis and
within 90 days a second unit will be operational and complimented
the training staff at San Joaquin Hospital and Mr. Harvey Hall and
his staff for responding to the need of the community by making
this service possible.
Mr. Harvey Hall, representing Hall's Ambulance Service,
outlined the Paramedic Program they are providing for the Greater
Bakersfield area.
Councilman Thomas complimented Mr. Hall and his staff
for implementing the Paramedic Program in the Greater Bakersfield
area.
Councilman Rogers read a Memorandum from Community
Development Director Foster to City Manager Bergen regarding AB
as follows:
AB 15 creates an Agricultural Resources Council
(ARC), and forbids cities or counties from
issuing building permits for any development
on prime agricultural lands. The ARC determines
which land is prime agricultural land.
The law would eliminate suburban development
in Bakersfield because:
1. All land in the San Joaquin Valley,
especially around Bakersfield, could be
considered prime agricultural land.
?.5;2
Bakersfield, California, March
10, 1975 - Page 4
2. Most Valley Cities, theoretically, could
double its density within its own boundaries.
The proposed ARC in AB 15 has the
these decisions. Cities would be
say-so in the matter.
power to make
stripped of
Philosophically, the day will come when the
nation, especially California, needs such
legislation. AB 15 will hit us while we're
asleep. Such legislation should be phased-in,
with cities and counties setting thei~ own
ultimate growth lines, (manifest destiny).
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, the Legislative
Committee was requested to study AB 15 and come back to the Council
with a recommendation next week.
Consent Calendar.
Councilman Strong requested that Item (c) of the Consent
Calendar be voted on separately.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 2947 to 3200,
inclusive, in the amount of $96,663.81.
(b)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on construction of sewers in Public
Improvement District No. 896 - Contract
No. 74-111 with Colecrest Equipment
Company.
(d) Application for Encroachment Permit from
Joe Lopez, 3712 Kennedy Avenue
(e)
Adoption of Resolution No. 17-75 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
finding concerning proposed SubdiVision:
Tentative Map of Tract No. 3747 located
north of Hahn Avenue, approximately two
blocks south of Wilson Road and easterly
of Tract 3680.
ADDENDUM
Authorization for change in Public Works
Depart~uent's budget from purchase of
desk and plan holder to desk and chair.
Upon a motion by C~uncilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (d),
(d) and Addendum, with deletion of Item (c), were adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes
Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers,
Strong, Thomas
Noes None
Absent: None
Bakers£ield, California, March 10, 1975 - Page
Item (c)
Approval of Map of Tract No. 3698,
Unit A and Contract and Specifications
for improvements therein.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Map of Tract No.
3698, Unit A and Contract and Specification for improvements
therein, located on easterly extension of Wendy Avenue, south of
University Avenue and east of Columbus Street, was approved by
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Medders, Rogers, Strong,
Thomas
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Heisey
Councilman Heisey stated that he is an officer in the
firm requesting this action and abstained from voting.
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, low bid of Lumsdaine
Construction, Inc. for street widening and improvement of
approaches to intersection o£ Ming Avenue and Hughes Lane, was
accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, low bid o£ Smith
Electric Supply for installation of tra££ic signal and street
lighting systems at Ming Avenue and Hughes Lane, was accepted,
all other bids rejected and the Mayor was authorized to execute
the contract.
Deferred Business.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2220 New
Series of the Cowncil of the City of
Bakersfield amending the Municipal
Code by repealing Chapter 8.80 and
substituting in lieu thereof a new
Chapter 8.80, providing for the
Abatement of Weeds and Waste Matter
constituting Public Nuisance, Notices,
Hearings and collection o£ Unpaid
Assessments as Taxes, and assigning
duty of enforcement to Chief of the
Fire Department.
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Bakersfield,
California, March 10,
1975 - Page 6
Councilman Barton complimented the staff on the written
report pertaining to this Ordinance and stated that in the future
reports of this type on proposed Ordinances would be of great
benefit to the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, Ordinance No. 2220
New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending the
Municipal Code by repealing Chapter 8.80 and substituting in lieu
thereof a new Chapter 8.80, providing for the
and Waste Matter constituting Public Nuisance,
and collection of Unpaid Assessments as Taxes,
of enforcement to Chief of the Fire Department, was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers,
Strong, Thomas
Noes: None
Absent: None
New Business.
Deferral of Amendment to Agreement
No. 67-71 with Cal-State Bakersfield.
This amended Agreement would extend the Lease Contract
for use of the Civic Auditorium by Cal-State Bakersfield for
basketball games for an additional five years.
Councilman Bleecker questioned extending this agreement
for an additional five years at the same rental fee that was
established in 1971.
Auditorium Manager Graviss stated that Auditorium Rental
Agreements are based on a flat rental rate of 10% of the gross
receipts, whichever is greater.
During discussion, Councilman Bleecker moved that the
Auditorium-Recreation Committee look into the Resolution estab-
lishing the rental fees for the Civic Auditorium and report back
to the Council at their convenience. This motion was unanimously
approved.
Abatement of Weeds
Notices, Hearings,
and assigning duty
Bakersfield, California, March 10, 1975 - Page 7
Councilman Barton moved to approve the Amendment to
Agreement No. 67-71 with Cal-State Bakersfield.
After further discussion, Councilman Medders offered a
substitute motion that the Amendment to Agreement No. 67-71 with
Cal-State Bakersfield be referred to the Auditorium-Recreation
Committee for study and report, which carried by the following
roll call vote:
Councilman Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers,
Strong, Thomas
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Addendum to Sewer Farm
Lease Agreement No. 73-57 with Garone
Cattle Company.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Thomas,
Addendum to Sewer Farm Lease Agreement No. 73-57 with Gatone
Cattle Company to permit Lessee under prescribed conditions to
dispose of surplus effluent onto a 160 acre parcel south of Panama
Lane, adjacent to the City Sewer Farm, was approved and the Mayor
was authorized to execute same.
Approval of request for authorization
to enter into discount purchase agree-
ment with Kern Turf Supply for extra-
ordinary sprinkler parts and supplies.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, request of Purchasing
Division for authorization to enter into discount purchase agree-
ment (EMMA Account) with Kern Turf Supply for extraordinary sprinkler
parts and supplies, was approved.
Deferral of Replacement of a Damaged
Police Vehicle.
Councilman Medders stated that in the supporting infor-
mation regarding the replacement of the damaged Police Vehicle the
report states that the Police Department recently called for bids
for Police cars and the lowest bidder was Kern AMC Jeep and second
25(
Bakersfield,
California,
March 10,
1975 - Page 8
lowest bidder was Hab~rfelde Ford. Kern AMC Jeep is not in business
at the present time and the cars would have to be serviced, on the
warranty, out of the local area. The City should buy cars from a
dealer who can service them locally and Kern AMC Jeep will not have
a new dealer for 30 to 60 days.
Cou~ilman Medders
awarded to the second lowest
After considerable
moved that the bid for Police Cars be
bidder, Haberfelde Ford.
discussion, upon a substitute motion
by Councilman Rogers, replacement of damaged Police vehicle was
held over for one week until more information is available in
regards to servicing the American Motors vehicles and/or a firm
bid is negotiated with Haber£elde Ford.
Hearings.
This is the time set for public hearing before the
Council for consideration and confirmation of the Report and
Assessment List for Abatement of Weeds under the 1974 Weed
Abatement Program.
This hearing was duly posted and notices mailed to all
owners of property on which the nuisance was abated.
Vice-Mayor Heise¥ declared the hearing open for public
participation.
Mr. Eddie Carter, Reference No. 57L2, stated he felt he
has been unjustly billed as the City was notified that he abated
the weeds on the property. Later the City or someone removed
concrete and fill dirt from the property that he needed and was
going to use elsewhere.
Mr. C. S. Matheny, Reference No. W46-0, stated that no
one from the City touched that lot and he personally cleaned the
property last summer and notified the City.
Vice-Mayor Heisey closed the public hearing for Council
deliberation and action.
Bakersfield, California, March 10, 1975 - Page 9
Councilman Barton suggested that in the future when the
before and after pictures are taken of the lots, involved in the
Weed Abatement Program, that the photographer take the same angle
of shot.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Assessment List for
Abatement of Weeds under the 1974 Weed Abatement Program, with the
exception of Reference Nos. 57L2 and W46-0 which will be continued
until March 17, 1975 for staff investigation and report, was confirmed
and the City Clerk was directed to file ~ame with the County
Recorder, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Barton, Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers,
Strong, Thomas
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the meeting was
adjournedat 10:15 P.M.
M~~AY/0-R~f here
V rsfi~ld, Calif.
ATTEST: ~
CITY CL~R~ and Ex-Offi~o Clerk of the Council
of the Cify of Bakers~ld, California
ma
Bakersfield,
California, March 17, 1975
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. March 17, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Tim Tiffhey
of the First Christian Church.
The City Clerk called the rDll as
Present: Mayor Hart. Councilman Bleecker,
Absent:
approved
follows:
Heisey, Medders,
Strong, Thomas, Barton.
None
Minutes of the regular
as presented.
Scheduled Public
Mrs. Ann Monroe, 236 North
Rogers,
meeting of March 10, 1975 were
Statements.
Stine Road, addressed the
Council regarding regional government, a Central California Criminal
Justice Planning Board meeting held in Tulare, Friday, March 14,
1975 and a citizens meeting held in the Kern County Library on
Thursday, March 13, 1975 to help local law enforcement fight
vandalism.
Councilman Rogers requested that an investigation be
conducted as to why the three p~rsons representing Kern County on
t~he Central California Criminal Justice Planning Board abstained
from voting on issues at the meeting held in Tulare on March 14,
1975.
Councilman Bleecker requested that the staff furnish each
member of the Council a copy of the Central California Criminal
Justice Planning Board's rules and regulations, bylaws and
procedures.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, communication from
the Water Association of Kern County, dated March 12, 1975,
requesting that the Council consider increasing the City's parti-
cipation to $500.00 for 1975, was referred to the Budget Review
and Finance Committee for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, March 17, 1975 - Page 2
Councilman Rogers requested a copy of the Water Associa-
tion's budget and the formula used to determine what each
organization's contribution will be.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, communication from
the Kern County Water Agency, dated March 11, 1975, requesting that
they be given written notice of any proposal for vacation or
abandonment of those portions of 40th Street, Jewett Avenue, "Q"
Street, San Dimas Street, Height Street, Mr. Vernon Avenue, Oswell
Street and "O" Street, affected by the Kern County Water Agency's
Improvement District No. 4 Treated Water Pipeline, was referred to
the City Clerk for implementation.
Council Statements.
Councilman Bleecker commented on a special report on
Channel 23 News regarding Regional Government in which it was
stated that the League of California Cities may present some type
of Regional Government Legislation in Sacramento.
Councilman Bleecker requested that City Attorney Hoagland
contact the League of California Cities and determine if they plan
to present legislation that is pro Regional Government and Council-
man Rogers, Chairman of the Legislative Committee, report to the
Council next week.
Councilman Barton rebutted Councilman Bleecker's five
motions in opposition to Senate Bill 275, which were approved at
the Council Meeting of March 3, 1975.
Councilman Thomas moved that the City Council convene as
a committee of the whole and schedule an immediate public debate
on the merits of the various approaches to developing a Paramedic
Program.
Councilman Heisey offered a substitute motion that any
discussion in regards to a Paramedic Program for the City of
Bakersfield be tabled until a report is presented from the staff
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Bakersfield,
California, March 17,
1975 - Page 3
with their recommendations. This motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Bleecker, Heisey, Rogers, Strong
Noes:
Councilmen Medders, Thomas, Barton
Absent: None
After discussion, Councilman Strong stated in regards to
tabling discussion on the Paramedic Program that it is a very
involved program and requires an indepth study and he would also
oppose what he considers an attack on the committee system.
Reports.
Councilman Rogers, member of the Legislative Committee,
read Legislative Report No. 2-75, as follows:
A synopsis was given to the City Council last
week on Assembly Bill 15. In review, Assembly
Bill 15 would create an Agricultural Resources
Council which would be empowered to preserve
prime agricultural land.
Upon passage of Assembly Bill 15, no city or
county would issue a building permit on any
development on prime agricultural land unless
it was found that the development was necessary
for governmental services and that an alternative
location not on prime agricultural land does not
exist.
Cities and counties would be required to submit
inventories of prime agricultural land and make
such lands part of the general plan. They would
then be subject to the restrictions of the
Williamson Act.
Prime agricultural land is not only land in
production, but any land capable of producing
an agricultural crop of the gross value of $200
per acre per year. This would include just about
all the land in and around Bakersfield with the
exception of the oil fields north of Oildale.
The result would severely curtail growth in the
southwest in the vicinity of Stockdale and
California State College, and thus be a detri-
ment to the growth of the college.
Local planning would be subject to the policies
of the Agricultural Resources Council, which is
another intrusion into local control. While
some control of development appears necessary
for orderly development of urban areas, such
control should remain on the local level. The
local authorities are better qualified to judge
local conditions than a remote board located in
Sacramento.
Bakersfield,
California,
March 17,
1975 - Page 4
The legislative committee recommends that the
City Council oppose Assembly Bill 15.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Rogers,
Legislative Report No. 2-75 opposing Assembly Bill 15, was approved
and the Mayor was requested to prepare the necessary communications
to the Con~nittee hearing AB 15, Governor Brown, State Senator
Stiern and Assemblyman Bill Thomas, expressing the Council's
opposition.
City Manager Bergen read a memorndum regarding the
request for Stop Signs at Wenafchee and Renegade Avenues, as
follows:
A study of this request has been made
Police Department in conjunction with
Works Department.
by the
the Public
After a detailed review of the traffic situation
at this intersection, including radar speed
checks, visual vehicle and pedestrian counts,
and the number of accidents during the last 12
month period, the Police Department has con-
cluded that there is no sufficient justification
for stop signs at this intersection at the
present time. However, the Police Department
has increased traffic enforcement in the area
in an attempt to both slow down traffic on
Wenatchee Avenue and also more strictly enforce
pedestrian right-of-way violations at this
intersection. Zig-zag approach lines will also
be painted on Wenatchee Avenue to help alert
motorists to school pedestrian crossing at this
intersection.
The intersection will be reviewed in the near
future to determine any changes that might
warrant additional traffic control measures.
Councilman Medders asked when the City would be hiring
the Traffic Engineer that has been discussed in the past.
City Manager Bergen stated that the recommendation was
made last year but funds were not allocated and specific approval
to implement a Traffic Engineer was not made, but it will be
included in this year's budget requests.
Councilman Rogers, Chairman of the Auditorium-Recreation
Committee, read Report No. 1-75 regarding Recreation and California
Avenue Park Neighborhood Facility Budgets for the 1975-76 Fiscal
Year, as follows:
Bakersfield, California, March
17, 1975 - Page 5
PURPOSE
The Council Auditorium-Recreation Committee met
on Thursday, March 13, 1975 to review the
Recreation and California Avenue Park Neighbor-
hood Facility budgets for 1975-76 as proposed
by the Auditorium-Recreation Manager and the
City Manager. The budgets have also been
~eviewed by the Citizens Auditorium-Recreation
Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
The Auditorium-Recreation Committee recommends
that the City Council take the following action:
Approve the 1975-76 budgets for Recreation
and the California Avenue Park Neighborhood
Facility as follows:
Recreation Budget
$299,595
California Avenue Park
Neighborhood Facility
$136,759
Increase the fees for the adult men's summer
softball program and the adult men's basket-
ball program by $25.
ANALYSIS
The following is a summary of the proposed
Recreation and California Avenue Park Neighbor-
hood Facility budgets for 1975-76 and the
action taken by the Council Auditorium-
Recreation Committee.
Recreation Budget for 1975-76
The proposed Recreation budget totals $299,595
which reflects an increase of $11,812 or 4.1
percent over the previous year. Under the
Capital Outlay category, three listening centers
($450) and a slide projector ($200) were deleted
from the Recreation budget.
The cost
reduced,
piece of
of one replacement typewriter was also
since it was felt that a less expensive
equipment would be sufficient.
The total proposed
slightly from last
reasons:
budget for 1975-76 increased
year for the following
1. Salary increases approved by the City Council
last year.
2. Funds to hire a second official for the
adult men's softball league, totaling $1,125.
The initiation of an adult women's softball
program totaling $3,969. More than half of
this cost will be recovered by team fees.
Bakersfield, California, March 17, 1975 - Page 6
Expenses for trophies and players insurance
(These items have been incorporated into
the regular budget instead of being shown
in a special trust fund. The expenses will
be completely off-set by monies received
from the various adult athletic teams.)
Adult Athletic Team Fees
The adult athletic team fees charged by the City
pay for only a portion of the total costs for
such programs. These costs are increasing each
year. The Committee feels these fees should be
increased so the City can recover a greater
share of the total operating costs in future
years. Based on this intent, the Committee
feels that entry fees for the adult men's
summer softball program and the adult men's
basketball program should be increased which
will increase the City's recovery percentage.
California Avenue Park Neighborhood Facility
Budget for 1975-76
The proposed California Avenue Park Neighbor-
hood Facility budget totals $136,759, down
$4,098 or 2.9 percent from the previous year.
The overall reduction is due largely to lower
material and supply requirements based on
current and past experience. The Committee
deleted a total of $2,630 from this budget,
including two requested pool tables and film
rental expenses.
The proposed budget includes funds for a new
cooking class program, expansion of the stretch
and sew program, and a physical fitness program.
However, the Committee recommends the physical
fitness program not be instituted until the
equipment for the program is obtained by the
citizens in the surrounding community.
Conclusion
The proposed 1975-76 budgets for Recreation and
California Avenue Park Neighborhood Facility
reflect a continuation of the present level of
service. The recommended new programs are felt
to be beneficial to the overall community.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Report No. 1-75 of
the Auditorium-Recreation Committee recommending approval of
Recreation Division and California Avenue Park Neighborhood Facility
Budgets for Fiscal Year 1975-76, was approved by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong
Thomas, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, March 17, 1975 - Page 7
The
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
Consent Calendar
following items were listed on the Consent Calendar::
Allowance of Claims Nos. 3201 to 3295,
inclusive, in the amount of $141,724.68.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on construction of the Sanitary
Landfill Access Road - Contract No. 75-5
with Jacobs Company.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on Sanitary Landfill Scalehouse
Relocation - Contract No. 75-7 with
Madonna Construction.
Application for Encroachment Permit f~om
Darrell Freeman, 2625 Kaibab Avenue.
Application for Encroachment Permit from
George B. Avila, 2512 3rd Street.
Adoption of Resolution No. 18-75 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
finding concerning proposed Subdivision:
Parcel Map No. 2900 located north of Easton
Drive and back of the vacated White Front
Store Building.
Adoption of Resolution No. 19-75 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
finding concerning proposed Subdivision:
Parcel Map No. 2901 located on the north-
east corner of California Avenue and
Marella Way, southwest of Easton Drive
and Westerly of Montclair Street.
Adoption of Resolution No. 20-75 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
finding concerning proposed Subdivision:
Parcel Map No. 2912 located on the south-
west corner of Ming Avenue and Stine Road.
Adoption of Resolution No. 21-75 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
finding concerning proposed Subdivision:
Parcel Map No. 2913 located one block
south of Ming Avenue and west of Stine
Road.
Adoption of Resolution No. 22-75 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
finding concerning proposed Subdivision:
Parcel Map No. 2914 located on the south-
west corner of 4th Street and Chester
Avenue.
Adoption of Resolution No. 23-75 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
finding concerning proposed Subdivision:
Parcel Map No. 2915 located on the north-
west corner of Real Road and Stockdale
Highway.
Bakersfield, California, March 17, 1975 - Page 8
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b), (c),
(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (k) 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
Deferred Business.
Approval of Replacement of Damaged
Police Vehicle.
On March 10, 1975, the City Council deferred
action on
replacement of a damaged Police vehicle until more information was
obtained in regards to servicing of previously purchased Police
vehicles from American Motors Corporation.
Councilman Rogers stated that sufficienf information has
been obtained in regards to servicing the American Motors vehicles
recently purchased by the City and made a motion that the damaged
Police vehicle be replaced with an American Motors Matador, ~he
Finance Director be authorized to proceed with the purchase as
provided in Chapter 5.20 of the Municipal Code and authorize the
transfer of funds from the
for such purchase.
After discussion,
approved.
and Finance Committee was
Police Automotive Replacement Budget
Councilman Rogers' motion was unanimously
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker,
requested to make an
the Budget Review
indepth study with
a recommendation back to the Council on how the Finance Department
determines the financial responsibility, reliability and past
performance of prospective purveyors of goods and services seeking
to do business with the City of Bakersfield.
Approval of Deferred Weed Abatement
Assessments.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Assessments on two
parcels, Reference No. 57L2 reduced from $100.00 to $70.00 and
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March 17,
1975 - Page 9
Reference No. W46-0 reduced from $45.00 to $30.00, under the 1974
Weed Abatement Program, which were deferred from the Council Meeting
of March 10, 1975, were confirmed and the City Clerk was directed
to file same with the County Recorder, by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Bleecker, Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong,
Thomas, Barton
Noes: None
Absent: None
New Business.
Approval of Construction Change Order
No. 1 to Contract No. 74-78 with
Continental Electric Company for Modi-
fication of Traffic Signals at Baker
Street from East Truxtun Avenue to
Southern Pacific Railroad.
This Change Order includes the following 3 items:
1. Modify the method of sealing loop detectors.
2. Modify the method of grounding pull boxes.
3. Modify wiring within controller.
The total reduction in contract price due to this Change
Order is $150.00.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, Construction Change
Order No. i to Contract No. 74-78 with Continental Electric Company
for the modification of Traffic Signals at Baker Street from East
Truxtun Avenue to Southern Pacific Railroad, was approved and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Construction Change Order
No. 1 to Contract No. 74-122 with
Frank Terry Construction Company for
construction of Restroom-Storage
Bui}ding and Security Lighting at
Grissom Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Thomas, Construction Change
Order No. 1 to Contract No. 74-122 with Frank Terry Construction
Company for construction of Restroom-Storage Building and Security
Lighting at 6rissom Park, was approved and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same.
Bakersfield, California, March 17, 1975 - Page 10
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Strong, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
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Bakersfield,
California, March 24, 1975
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., March 24, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Councilman Walter F.
Heisey.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Hart: Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong:,
Barton, Bleecker
Absent: Councilman Thomas
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 17, 1975 were
approved as presented.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, communication from
Maurice McDonald, 3700 Century Drive, supporting a Paramedic
Program for the City of Bakersfield, was received and referred to
the Governmental Efficiency and Personnel Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, communication from
Assemblyman Bill Thomas, dated March 18, 1975, regarding Assembly
Bill 15, was received and ordered placed on file.
Council Statements.
Councilman Bleecker requested that Public Works Director
Bidwell follow-up a letter from the Public Works Department that
was sent to the Sante Fe Railroad Company on March 17, 1975, in
regards to complaints received from persons residing along 16th
Street near the Sante Fe tracks concerning the tremendous amount of
dust and treated soil that is blown
during stormy weather.
Councilman Bleecker stated
into their yards and gutters
that he had a prepared state-
ment in regards to issues that were brought up at last week's
Council meeting but will reserve these comments until Councilman
Thomas is present.
Bakersfield, California, March 24, 1975 - Page 2
Councilman Barton stated that numerous complaints were
received from residents in the vicinity of Pacheco Road east of
"H" Street in which a Crop Duster was flying low over homes in
the process of spraying a field and the F.A.A. has assured that
this would not happen again. Councilman Barton requested a follow-
up report from the staff in respect to ordinances affecting low
flying aircraft over the City and the investigation conducted by
the Police Department.
Councilman Heisey stated that Assembly Bill 330 would
force local elections to become partisan elections which would be
a great evil and tends to bring California cities into the same
realm as some of the eastern cities and requested that the Legisla-
tive Committee investigate this bill, at their convenience, and
come back with a recommendation.
Reports.
Certification of Final Environmental
Impact Report on Community Development
Program.
On March 20, 1975, the City Planning Commission
reviewed the draft EIR which had been submitted
to the Kern Council of Governments on February
14. Minor revisions were suggested b~ the Kern
County Planning Department, Project Land Use,
and the Community Development Director. These
revisions were acceptable to the Commission and
are included in the final EIR.
The Planning Commission recommends that the
City Council certify that the final EIR has
been completed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act and Guidelines.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, final Environmental
Impact Report on Community Development Program, was certified.
Authorization to submit Community
Development Application.
On Thursday, March 20, the City Planning Com-
mission held its second public hearing on the
Community Development Program. Unanimous support
for the City participating in the program has
been voiced at both hearings by interested citizens.
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The Planning Commission reviewed the draft
application approved by the City Council on
February l0 and heard comments from interested
citizens. At the conclusion of the hearing
the Commission reiterated its support for the
projects included in the draft application and
recommended that no changes be made. The Com-
mission indicated that senior citizen concerns
should be an important aspect of the planning
effort during the next year.
The Planning Commission requests that the City
Council file the community development applica-
tion at this time.
Upon a motion by Councilman Barton, the staff was authorized
to submit the Community Development Application to the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Strong, Barton
Noes:
Councilmen Rogers, Bleecker
Absent: Councilman Thomas
Councilman Rogers stated that to be consistent with his
stand on the Community Development Program and to express concern
in regards to continually applying for federal funds he voted in
the negative on this motion.
Councilman Rogers, member of the Legislative Committee,
read Legislative Report No. 3-75 regarding League of California
Cities Action Plan on Environment and Land Use, as follows:
Pursuant to instructions by the City Council,
the Legislative Committee was to report to the
Council any proposals of the League of California
Cities that would entail pro-regional government.
It should be noted that on October 15, 1973,
the City Council voted to oppose the League's
Action Plan #2, "Environmental Control and Land
Use Authority."
A month ago, LAFCO's throughout the State
received a 65-page document relating to the
League's Environmental Control and Land Use
Authority. This document was prepared by a
committee of the League. It is a proposal for
legislation for land use. The League Board
voted to introduce the bill in its present form
under the authorship of Assemblyman John Knox.
No bill number has been assigned to this piece
of legislation as yet, and to date it has not
been introduced.
Bakersfield, California, March 24, 1975 - Page 4
In conversations with Mr. Dave Beatty of the
League staff, it appears likely the bill will
not be introduced at this session of the State
Legislature. The determination to introduce
the bill or not will be made in the very near
future.
The legislation calls for a State Council which
is ~o coordinate and set guidelines for planning
activities throughout the State. The Council
will be made up of the Governor and six appointed
members from various State agencies. In addition,
the State would be divided into 12 areas, with an
Area Council comprised of councilmen and county
elected officials. These Area Councils would
administer policy as established by the State
Council.
This report is brief and does not cover all
aspects of the proposed legislation, which is
65 pages in length. Because of the length of
the legislation, the Committee is furnishing
copies to all councilmen to read. Each council-
man should study fhe proposal and be prepared
to vote his opinion at the next Council meeting.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Rogers,
Legislative Report No. 3-75 regarding League of California Cities
Action Plan on Environment and Land Use, was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
Councilman Rogers, Chairman of the Auditorium-Recreation
Committee, read Report No. 2-75 regarding Continuance of Rental
Resolution No. 67-64 and Extension of California State College,
Bakersfield, Foundation Contract No. 67-71 as follows:
PURPOSE
The Council Auditorium-Recreation Committee met
on Thursday, March 13, 1975, to review the
rental costs of the Civic Auditorium and the
five-year extension to the California State
College, Bakersfield, Foundation Contract No.
67-71. The two matters have also been reviewed
by the Citizens Auditorium-Recreation Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
The Auditorium-Recreation Committee recommends
that the City Council take the following action:
Approve the extension of Contract No. 67-71
with California State College, Bakersfield,
Foundation for use of the Civic Auditorium
with an additional provision:
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"5.1. It is understood and agreed that if,
during the term of this agreement, costs
to the City of providing the facilities
increase more than twenty-five percent of
present costs, then the contract will be
renegotiated by the parties hereto."
2. Approve the continuance of Resolution No.
67-64 for rental rates of the Civic Auditorium.
ANALYSIS
The following are some of the reasons the Com-
mittee discussed in reaching their conclusions
for their recommendations:
Raising the rental rates during today's
economic conditions would be basically
unwise.
o
To raise rates would penalize community-
sponsored events rather than out-of-town
promoters. Out-of-town attractions generate
larger revenue sources due to the ten per-
cent override against guaranteed rental
that they pay on their gross receipts. This
better helps the local people to use the
Auditorium for their events.
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The present rates are comparable to those
being charged by competitive buildings in
the area.
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Although basic rental rates have remained
the same, there have been several increases
for services provided by the Auditorium
such as sound and light technicians, ticket
sellers, concession items, spotlights,
maintenance men, engineering, etc., that
generate additional income for the City.
CONCLUSION
It is felt by the Committee that the prime
intention for the Auditorium when it was proposed
was to make available a place to present conven-
tion, civic, cultural, sporting, and other
attractions. It is being partially subsidized
so the public can avail themselves of the events.
With the prevailing rental of ten percent of
gross receipts against a guarantee, attractions
with a larger attendance help pay the way for
local attractions with lesser attendance to be
able to use the Auditorium.
The more usage and attendance generated lessen
the everyday overhead expenses. The Committee
recommends the~e guarantee rates remain as they
are, so maximum usage can be generafed to keep
the City's subsidy to a minimum. It is also
recommended a yearly review of these rates
should be made.
Bakersfield, California, March 24, 1975 - Page 6
College,
the Consent Calendar, were adopted by the following roll call
Ayes: Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Thomas
Action on Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders,
Construction Co. for Annual Contract ACB 11876,
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Report No. 2-75 of
the Auditorium-Recreation Committee, was approved and continuance
of Rental Resolution No. 67-74 and extension of California State
Bakersfield, Foundation Contract No. 67-71, was granted.
Consent Calendar.
The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar:
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 3296 to 3433,
inclusive, in the amount of $168,076.30.
(b) Claim for Damages from Arthur W. Butts,
Jr., 1803 Oregon Street. (Refer to
City Attorney)
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a) and (b) of
vote:
low bid of Clanton
Curbs, Gutters and
Sidewalks, was accepted, all other bids rejected and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the contract.
New Business.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
2221 New Series of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield amending the
Bakersfield Municipal Code by repealing
Title 16 and substituting in lieu
thereof a new Title 16, concerning
Subdivision Regulations to supplement
and implement the Subdivision Map Act.
The Subdivision Map Act, regulating and controlling the
design and improvement of subdivisions in California, was compre-
hensively revised by numerous procedural as well as some substantive
changes, and became effective March 1, 1975. This emergency
ordinance implements the State Map Act in the City of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, California, March 24, 1975, Page 7
In order that the ordinance can take effect as near to March 1 as
practicable, and in order to facilitate the orderly development
of land in the City, it is necessary that it be adopted as an
emergency ordinance requiring a 2/3rds vote of Councilmen present
under Section 24 of the Charter. This ordinance was approved and
recommended for adoption by the Council by the Planning Commission
on March 19, 1975.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, Emergency Ordinance
No. 2221 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code by repealing Title 16 and
substituting in lieu thereof a new Title 16,
Regulations to supplement and implement the
was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Rogers, Strong, Barton,
Bleecker
Noes None
Absent: Councilman Thomas
Approval of Notice of Completion and
Acceptance of Work on construction of
18th Street from Pine Street to Oak
Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the work was
accepted for construction of 18th Street from Pine Street to Oak
Street, Contract No. 75-9 with Lumsdaine Construction Company, and
the Mayor was authorized to execute the Notice of Completion.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
concerning Subdivision
Subdivision Map Act,
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Bakersfield, California, March 31, 1975
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 ~., March 31, 1975.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Reverend Fred A.
Hobson of the Calvary Baptist Church.
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 March 24,
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mr. Harvey Hall, representing Hall's
1975 were
Ambulance Service,
refuted statements made by Councilman Thomas at the Council Meeting
of March 17, 1975, in regards to Hall's Ambulance Service response
time to the scene of an accident and outlined the Paramedic service
that he is providing for the Greater Bakersfield area.
During a lengthy discussion on emergency medical care
services, Mayor Hart reminded the Council that Ordinance No. 1595
New Series which was adopted on January 3, 1966 and spelled out,
in detail the procedures that are to be followed during a Council
Meeting and one of the provisions which states:
"Getting the Floor - Improper References to be
Avoided. Every member desiring to speak shall
address the Chair, and, upon recognition by the
Presiding Officer, shall confine himself to the
question under debate~ avoiding all personalities
and indecorous language."
Under the circumstances the interpretation of indecorous
language will be language or behavior that does not suit one's
character, status or position in this community. Mayor Hart stated
that he was here to preside, not to limit debate under any circum-
stances, but to see that the rules established by the Council are
Bakersfield, California, March 31, 1975 - Page 2
abided by. There is an alternative, it is within the Council's
power to make a motion to waive the rules of parlimentary procedure.
Councilman Bleecker moved to waive the rules of parli-
mentary procedure for this discussion, which tailed to carry by the
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilman Bleecker
Noes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Heisey
Absent: None
After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Thomas stated that
if he inadvertently stated that it took Hall's Ambulance Service
25 minutes to respond to the scene of an accident he would publicly
apologize to Mr. Hall. Councilman Thomas turfher stated, for the
record, that he is impressed by the services Mr. Hall provides for
the community.
Mrs. Jean French 3201 Candlewood Drive, addressed the
Council regarding Regional Government and Lobby Control of the U. S.
Congress, and requested that the Council withdraw from Regional
Government by refusing to accept federal funds.
Mrs. Nancy Berrigan, stated that in regards to parli-
mentary procedures and Council Meetings, usually the meetings run
very smoothly except during election times. As a citizen who has
attended meetings for the past 15 years, she stated that the Council
is here particularly to take care of City Business and not engage
in discussions as to who is who is not elected to hold elective
positions in the various wards.
Mrs. Ann Monroe, 236 North Stine Road, read an article
from the Bakersfield Californian regarding Senate Bill 275.
Correspondence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, communication from
Tenneco Realty Development Corporation, dated March 21, 1975,
requesting formation of an Underground Utility District, was received
and referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, March 31, 1975 - Page 3
Communication from Allen S. Johnson, 4204 Hillsborough
Drive, regarding a problem with the sump in Centennial Park, was
read into the record.
Public Works Director Bidwell outlined the problems the
City has had with the sump in Centennial Park and stated that the
current budget has $10,000.00 allotted to correct this problem and
the plans will be presented to the Council in a couple of weeks.
Upon a motion by Councilman Medders, communication from
Allen S. Johnson, 4204 Hillsborough Drive, regarding the problem
with the sump in Centennial Park, was received and the Public Works
Director was directed to inform Mr. Johnson of the action being
taken to alleviate this problem.
Councilman Rogers informed the Council of a letter he
received from William R. Perry thanking the Police Department and
particularly Lt. J. R. Best for taking the time and e£fort to
explain fheir findings and rafionale for fhe actions finally taken
in regards to the request for stop signs at Wenatchee and Renegade
Avenues.
Council Statements.
Councilman Bleecker commented on the lack of reports
from the Intergovernmental Relations Committee over the pasf twenty
months and cited several important issues which the committee should.
be investigating.
Mayor Hart stated fhat he had the privilege today of
welcoming the President of the United States Gerald R. Ford to
fhis community. Mayor Hart further staled that he has been in
attendance at other assemblies where Presidents of the U. S. were
in evidence and for the first time, in his memory, there was not
one voice lifted in anger, profanely nor w~re there any placards
displayed of an abusive nature. President Ford was embraced in
the finest tradition of this great City that we represent and I
for one am terribly proud of the citizens of this community.
Bakersfield, California, March 31, 1975 - Page 4
Councilman Thomas requested that the Council appoint a
committee to hold a public hearing to listen to grievances againslk
the City by Mr. Milton Miller, owner of the ~adre Hotel. Mr. Miller
has indicated thai if a mutual agreement could be reached that he
is more than willing to remove the signs from his hotel. Mr.
Miller feels that he has been deprived of his rights as far as the
total building is concerned.
Councilman Heisey stated that this is an old issue and
Mr. Miller has had his day in court by impartial judges and juries
and for this Council to consider appointing a committee to reopen
this issue would be most unseemly and out of order.
Councilman Bleecker stated thai the Council should not
be placed in a position of being blackmailed by Mr. Miller; in
other words he will take down the signs if the City will do some-
thing for him. As for being deprived of his rights, where the
hotel is concerned, Mr. Miller, over the years has explored every
legal possibility and failed. If the City should change its
contentions the Council would have to vote to violate one of the
City's ordinances as far as fire control and that hotel is concerned.
This is an issue that this Council would be very ill advised to
bring up and I cannot support appointing a committee to investigate.
Mr. Miller knows what has to be done to make his hotel conform to
the City Fire Ordinances.
City Attorney Hoagland stated that the Padre Hotel alon~
with other hotels were requested to be brought up to code require-.
ments by Ihe Fire and Building Departments. The other hotels
complied, but the Padre did not and Mr. Miller not only went to
the State Supreme Court but an application was made to the U. S.
Supreme Court which was denied.
Reports.
Councilman Rogers, member of the Legislative Committee,
read Legislative Report No. 4-75 regarding League sponsored Land
Bakersfield, California, March 31, 1975 - Page 5
Use Proposal, Assembly Consfitutional Amendment 21 and Assembly
Bill 330, as follows:
You have heretofore been furnished copies of
the League-sponsored Land Use Planning Act.
Among some of the salient features of the pro-
posed bill are the following:
Creates a State Coordinating Council of 27
members, consisting of one member from each
of 12 planning areas throughout the State,
three members of State Boards, eight at
large selected by the Senate and Assembly,
and four appointees of the Governor.
The State Coordinating Council shall do the
following:
a. Establish a State-Wide planning frame-
work.
b. Establish policies for local entities
to follow.
c. Develop and update a conservation an
development plan.
d. Coordinate and resolve inconsistencies--
interstate government plans.
e. Provide data and technical assistance
to Area Councils.
The State is divided into 12 areas. The
San Joaquin area extends from Bakersfield
to Stockton. The chances of having a
representative appointed to the State Co-
ordinating Council from this area appears
remote.
Area Councils are proposed in the Act. The
Area Council is a "super-cog," and in our
situation, serves seven counties.
Each area must maintain an Area Plan con-
forming to State guidelines.
Comment and recommendation. It is obvious that
local planning and local control over planning
will be subservient to the State Coordinating
Council and Area Councils. The State, in effect,
will provide planning guidelines for local areas.
While such guidelines may be of value to the
congested areas of San Francisco and Los Angeles,
it is difficult to see how such guidelines would
provide the same benefits for areas such as ours.
In the area of planning, government under the
proposed Act becomes as remote and distant as
the present State Legislature today. Local
Bakersfield, California, March 31, 1975 - Page 6
control is lost. Local solutions in conflict
with those of congested areas such as San
Francisco and Los Angeles would receive scant
attention, since the political make-up of the
State Coordinating Council would favor the
larger population areas. Said in another way,
what is good for Los Angeles in planning and
conservation may not be applicable to our area.
The recommendation of the Legislative Committee
is that the Council reaffirm its opposition to
this Act when it is introduced into the legis-
lature, and, further, that our representatives
register opposition to this proposal at each
meeting of the South San Joaquin Division of
the League of California Cities, or directors
meetings.
Assembly Constitutional Amendment 21 and Assembly
Bill 330. This proposed constitutional amend-
ment and the bill would change the status of
mayors, councilmen and supervisors from non-
partisan to partisan. California has a tradition
of nonpartisan local government, enabling local
issues to be determined without partisan impli-
cations. The use of party labels on candidates
for local office should not be mandated by the
State, but at the very least should be left to
the determination of the local electorate.
It is recommended that the City Council oppose
Assembly Constitutional Amendment 21 and Assembly
Bill 330. The committee which is hearing these
bills is the Assembly Committee on Elections
and Reapportionment.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the Bakersfield City
Council representatives to the South San Joaquin Division of the
League of California Cities, Councilman Medders and City Manager
Bergen, were instructed to register opposition to the present Land
Use Planning Act, when under discussion at meetings of the Directors
and the South San Joaquin Division of the League of California Cities
and the Mayor was requested to prepare the necessary communication
to the League of California Cities, expressing opposition to the
Land Use Planning Act, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, March 31, 1975 - Page 7
Upon.a motion by Councilman Rogers, Legislative Report
No. 4-75 opposing Assembly Constitution Amendment 21 and Assembly
Bill 330, was approved and the Mayor was requested to prepare the
necessary communications to the Assembly Committee on Elections
and Reapportionment, Assemblyman Bill Thomas and Senator Walter
Stiern, expressing the Council's opposition, by the following roll[
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
Public Works Director Bidwell reported on the proposed
drainfield site acquisition for disposal of drainage from "Q"
Street between 34th Street and the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bleecker, authorization was
granted to the Public Works Department to proceed with the purchase
of a 1.33 acre parcel located on the south side of 28th Street,
approximately 500 feet east of San Dimas Street, in the amount of
$13,000.00, with the understanding that the City will construct
improvements on the south half of 28th Street from the end of 28th
Street to that property, for drainfield site for disposal of
drainage from "Q" Street between 34th Street and the Southern
Pacific Railroad.
Director of Public Works Bidwell stated that in regards
to Councilman Bleecker's request for investigation of the dust
problem on 16th Street near the Sartre Fe tracks, that correspondence
was sent to the Sante Fe Railroad and Mr. Collins, Roadmaster in
Bakersfield, personally took the correspondence to Fresno and
discussed it with Mr. Jones, Division Engineer. Mr. Becker, Super-
intendent of Sante Fe Railroad between Barstow and Richmond, is
aware of the problem and has directed Mr. Jones to investigate and
personally make a report to him with a recommendation. Mr. Jones
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has assured ihe City that he will be in Bakersfield this week to
review the situation and keep the City posted.
Councilman Bleecker suggested that Mr. Jones personally
contact the residents along 16th Street in an attempt to alleviate.
the dust problem.
Consent Calendar.
Councilman Strong requested that Item (c) of the Consent
Calendar be voted on separately.
The following items were listed on the Consent
(a) Allowance of Claims Nos. 3434 to 3485,
inclusive, in the amount of $81,559.88.
(b)
Notice of Completion and Acceptance of
Work on resurfacing and paving portions
of various streets within the City of
Bakersfield - Contract No. 74-116 with
Griffith Company.
(d)
Adoption of Resolution No. 25-75 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield making
finding concerning proposed Subdivision:
Tentative Map of Tract No. 3749 located
in West Bakersfield, south of Stockdale
Highway, west of Montalvo Drive and
within Stockdale Estates No. 2.
Upon a motion by Councilman Strong, Items (a), (b) and
(d) 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
Item (c)
Adoption of Resolution No. 24-75 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
making finding concerning proposed
Subdivision: Tentative Tract No. 3746,
Phase "A" and "B" Only, located north
of 178 Freeway, south of Auburn Street,
approximately 2000' east and west of
centerline of Eissler Street.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the
City Council made the finding that said Tract, together with the
Calendar:
Bakersfield, California, March 31, 1975 - Page 9
provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with
applicable general and specific plans, and also found that it is
in accordance with the State Subdivision Map Act, by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, HeiseF
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, Resolution No. 24-75
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield making finding concerning
proposed Subdivision: Tentative Tract No. 3746, Phase "A" and "B"
Only, located north of 178 Freeway, south of Auburn Street, approxi-
mately 2000' east and west of centerline of Eissler Street, was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Medders, Rogers, Strong, Thomas, Barton,
Bleecker, Heisey
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Heisey requested that the record show that
the developer of this subdivision is a relative o£ his wi~e.
New Business.
First reading of an Ordinance o~ the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
adding Section 17.36.025 to Chapter
17.36 of Title 17 of the Municipal
Code concerning uses permitted
subject to Planning Director review
and approval in the "A" Zones.
This ordinance would allow the ~ollowing uses subject to
Planning Director's review and approval:
Private or public open recreational or sporting
uses or events for a period not to exceed one
week at a time.
The proposed recreational or sporting uses would be a
temporary use o£ the land with no permanent buildings or structures
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involved. An Environmental Impact Evaluation was made and a
negative declaration was posted in City Hall on March 7, 1975.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed
amendment and recommended its adoption.
First reading was considered given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield adding Section 17.36.025 to
Chapter 17.36 of Title 17 of the Municipal Code, concerning uses
subject to Planning Director review and approval in the
permitted
"A" Zones
Approval of Construction Change Order
No. i for Contract No. 74-116 with
Griffith Company for resurfacing and
paving portions of various streets
within the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heisey, Construction Change
Order No. i for Contract No. 74-116 with Griffith Company for
resurfacing and paving portions of various streets within the City
of Bakersfield, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute
same.
Council,
adjourned at
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
upon a motion by Councilman Rogers, the meeting was
10:30 P.M.
MAYOrsfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY ~LERK and ExT~fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of B~rsfield, California
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