HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY - DEC 1956Bakersfield, California, July 2, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. July 2, 1956.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Victor J. Mitchell, Pastor
of the First Christian Church.
Minutes of regular meeting of June 25, 1956 were approved as
presented.
Approval of salary increases
effective August 1, 1956.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, the following
salary increases were approved, effective August 1, 1956:
NAME CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP TO STEP
V. J. Huntington Hoseman 3 4
H. A. Sisco Engineer 5 6
E. R. Wyatt Hoseman 3 4
Herschell C. Clark Hoseman 3 4
Alfred L. Creech Hoseman 3 4
Herman Wong Planning Technician 3 4
Chas. A. Ladley, Jr. Motor Patrolman 3 4
Harry Rummel Motor Patrolman 4 5
Cecil Wallace Motor Patrolman 4 5
James K. Sorenson Patrolman 3 4
Kenneth A. Green Patrolman 3 4
Jim C. Burchett Motor Patrolman 3 4
Dick R. Pierson. Patrolman 3 4
Virginia Grove Intermediate Typist Clerk 4 5
Oral Highman Equip. Operator Gr. III 5 6
J. E. Heflin Semi-skilled Laborer 5 6
Manuel Castro Equip. Operator Gr. III 5 6
Verner Lindfors Semi-skilled Laborer 3 4
Betty Miklos Intermediate Typist Clerk 3 4
City Manager's report relative to
construction and operation of a Civic
Auditorium referred to the City-County
Cooperation Committee for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the City Manager's
report relative to the construction and operation of a civic auditorium
was referred to the City-County Cooperation Committee for study and
recommendation back to both bodies.
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Permission granted Safeway Stores to
use helium inflated balloon above store
for advertising purposes.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, permission was
granted Safeway Stores to use a helium inflated balloon above store
located at 40 Chester Avenue Avenue for advertising purposes.
Reception of report from State Controller
relative to Motor Vehicle License Fee
apportionments for period June 1, 1955 to
May 31, 1956.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schw~itzer, report from
the State Controller apportioning $221,303.50 in Motor Vehicle License
Fees to the City of Bakersfield for period of June l, 1955 to May 31,
1956, based on a population of 46,313, was received and ordered placed
on file.
City Clerk instructed to send letter
of appreciation to the Executive Committee
who assisted in staging 68th Annual U.S.A.
Track and Field Championship Meet in
Bakersfield June 22-23.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the City
Clerk was instructed to send a letter expressing the appreciation of
the Council for the splendid assistance given by the Executive Committee
composed of the members of the Athletic Committee of the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce during the staging of the 68th Annual
U.S.A. Track and Field Championship Meet in Bakersfield June 22-23.
Council re-affirms its policy of
November 28, 1955 of not sharing
any portion of the Sales Tax collected
within the City with the County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the
Council re-affirmed its policy as stated in Resolution No. 80-55
adopted November 28, 1955, of not sharing any portion of the sales
tax collected within the City with the County of Kern by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: Croes
Absent: None
Collins, Doolin,
Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1091 New Series
amending Emergency Ordinance No. 582 New
Series by adding thereto two streets to be
designated as Major City Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
1091 New Series amending Ordinance No. 582 New Series by adding thereto
two streets to be designated as Major City Streets, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sallivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for one Crawler Type Tractor with
Hydraulic Loader.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the
Purchasing ~ent was authorized to advertise for bids for one Crawler
Type Tractor with Hydraulic Loader.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Vouchers Nos.
3879 to 3964 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed,
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of
America to cover the respective amounts.
Encroachment Permit granted H. F.
Douglas, 3119 Pamela Drive.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Sehweitzer, an Encroachment
Permit was granted H. F. Douglas, 3119 Pamela Drive, to build a brick
fence across front of his lot seven feet from the curb.
City Manager instructed to check into
the moving of a house next to 711 Chico
Street to ascertain if it has been done
on conformance with the building ordinance.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager
was instructed to look into the moving of a house next to 711 Chico Street
and ascertain if it conforms with all provisions of the building ordinance.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned.
ATTEST:
seconded by Schweitzer, the Council
the Cit~of Bakersfield,California
~L~k~ and ~x-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, July 9, 1956
at eight o'clock P.
Present: Carnakis,
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
M. July 9, 1956.
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Invocation was given by the Reverend Justin Knorr, Pastor of th
Bible Baptist Church.
Minutes of recessed meetings of June 28 and 29, 1956 and
regular meeting of July 2, 1956 were approved as presented.
Opening bids for sale and removal of
First Christian Church building. Acceptance
of bid of Varner Bros.
This being the time set to open bids for the sale and removal
of the First Christian Church Building, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by
Collins, bid of Varner Bros. offering to pay the City $105.00 and to
complete the removal of the building in 60 days, was accepted, all
other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the
contract on behalf of the City.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
a request to the COunty of Kern to amend
Agreement No. 33-55 whereby the County
could increase its contributions to the
Bakersfield Art Association for the purchase
and installation of certain items in the
Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery.
A communication from Wright, Metcalf and Parsons on the subject
of additional funds for the purchase and installation of certain items
in the Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery was read, and upon a motion by
Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare a request for submission to the Board of Supervisors asking
that Agreement No. 33-55 be amended whereby the County of Kern could
increase its contributions to the Bakersfield Art Association to be
used for the purchase and installation of these items as outlined in
Mr. Metcalf's letter.
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Reception of communication from Mr.
David Thatcher re application of California
Water Service Company for an increase of
water service rates prevailing in Central
Contra Costa County.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, communication
from Mr. David Thatcher of the Citizen's Water Committee, Pleasant
Hill, California, relative to application of California Water Service
Company for an increase of water service rates prevailing in
Central Contra Costa County, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Auditor authorized to make
cash transfer to Fund 87.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the City
Auditor was authorized to make a cash transfer of funds in amount of
$25,432.63 from Fund 82 to Fund 87.
Reception of report from Recreation
Director on attendance at Swimming Pools.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, report
submitted by Recreation Director Don Driggs on a study made relative to
the attendance at the City's three swimming pools was received and
ordered placed on file, to be given further consideration in the
spring before the pools are opened for the 1957 season.
City Attorney authorized to file
an action in court, if necessary,
to require the owners to move building
at 723 Chico Street.
In response to protests received from property owners in the
vicinity, upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the City
Attorney was authorized to file an action in.court, if necessary, to
require the owners of a building recently moved to 723 Chico Street,
to remove same from that location.
Reception of petition from property
owners in vicinity of 723 Chico Street
for the removal of building.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, petition
containing approximately 141 signatures of property owners in the vicinity
of 723 Chico Street, requesting that dwelling be removed from that
location, was received and ordered placed on file.
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City Attorney instructed to prepare
necessary documents to place a proposition
on the November 6th ballot for the repeal
of Amusement Tax Ordinance No. 754 New
Series.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin,
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary documents
proposition on the November 6th ballot which would provide
repeal of Amusement Tax Ordinance No. 754 New Series.
Appointment of Mrs. Betty Stiner
as Acting City Clerk.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Mrs.
was appointed to serve as Acting City Clerk during
vacation July 16-31 inclusive.
Allowance of
Upon a motion by Croes,
the City
to place a
for the
Betty Stiner
the City Clerk's
Claims.
seconded by Collins, Vouchers Nos.
3965 to 4025 inclusive and Nos. 3 to 27 inclusive, as audited by the Finance
Committee were approved, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue
checks on the Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Approval of recommendation of the
Planning Commission relative to proposals
to open, close or abandon streets in the
City.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the Planning
Commission's memorandum requesting that any proposals to open, close or
abandon streets in the City of Bakersfield be referred to the Planning
Commission for recommendation and report as regular procedure prior to
action, was approved by the Council.
Acceptance of recommendation of the
Planning Commission that request of Cencal
Development Company for annexation of
certain property in Section 15 be approved.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the Planning
Commission's memorandum recommending that the request of the Ceneal
Development Company for annexation of certain property in Section 15 to
the City of Bakersfield be approved subject to the condition that said
annexation include all area recommended for inclusion by the Kern County
Boundary Commission, was accepted by the Council.
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City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution naming street adjacent to the
westerly property line of the Bakersfield
Memorial Hospital running northerly from
34th Street "San Dimas Street."
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare resolution naming street adjacent to the westerly
property line of the Bakersfield Memorial Hospital running northerly
from 34th Street "San Dimas Street."
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of Intention abandoning
public utility easement in the closed
portion of 25th Street at "Q" Street.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention to abandon the public
utility easement in the closed portion of 25th Street at "Q" Street,
as delineated in Resolution of Intention No. 617, maintaining an easement
on the southerly line to provide for the existing Pacific Telephone and
Telegraph Company's pole line.
city Auditor authorized to issue
check to Kern Rock Company covering
refund of business license paid in error.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue.a check in amount of $416.00 covering
refund of overpayment of business license for the fiscal year 1955-1956.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Gouncil
adjourned.
ATTE ST:
l~zy of Bakersfield,Calif.
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, July 16, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Ball at
16, 1956.
eight o'clock P. M. July
Present:
Absent:
presented.
Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Sullivan
Croes, Schweitzer
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 9, 1956 were approved as
Adoption of Resolution No. 39-56
ordering the vacation of the north
and South alley in Block 22, Homaker
Park and a portion of 26th Street.
This being the time set for hearing on the vacation of the north
and south alley in Block 22, Homaker Park and a portion of 26th Street, under
Resolution of Intention No. 725, and no protests or objections having been
received, upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, Resolution No. 39-56
ordering the vacation was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth,
None
Croes, Schweitzer
Sullivan
Reception of letter from G. C.
Derryberry relative to air over
Bakersfield being used as training
ground by air bases.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, letter from Mr.
G.D. Derryberry relative to air over Bakersfield being used as training
ground by air bases was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of letter of thanks from
Kern County Shrine Club.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, letter from Kern
County Shrine Club expressing its thanks for the cooperation and courtesy
from the Board of Charity Appeals was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from the
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
thanking the Council for its support of
a large civic auditorium in Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce thanking the Council for
its support of a large civic auditorium in Bakersfield was received and
ordered placed on file.
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Reception of conununication from the
Division of Highways approving Resolution
submitted by the City of Bakersfield for
the addition of Union Avenue from 34th
Street to Panorama Drive and Panorama
Drive from Union Avenue to east city limits
into the major city street system.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, communication from
the Division of Highways approving Resolution submitted by the City of
Bakersfield for the addition of Union Avenue from 34th Street to Panorama
Drive an~ Panorama Drive from Union Avenue to the east city limits into the
major city street system, was received and ordered placed on file.
Request from Randall Presley for
annexation of that property known
as Tract 1896 and that two and one-
half acre parcel adjoining said
Tract 1896 on the northeasterly
corner be deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, request from Randall
Presley for annexation of that property known as Tract 1896 and that two and
one-half acre parcel adjoining said Tract 1896 on the northeasterly corner be
deferred for one week pending certification from the City Manager by the
Department of Public Works, Police Department and Fire Department that they
have inspected the tract map and it meets all requirements of the city's
minimum standards.
Memorandum from the Planning Co~nnission
relative to the annexation of the O'Hare
property be held in abeyance and submitted
with the application from O'Hare for
annexation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, report from the
Planning Commission relative to the annexation of the O'Hare property be held
in abeyance and submitted with the application from O'Hare for annexation.
Communication from Mrs. Willie Mae
Moore calling attention of the city to
discrimination against people of the
colored race relative to obtaining
jobs in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, communication
from Mrs. Willie Mae Moore calling attention of city to discrimination against
people of the colored race relative to obtaining jobs in the City of Bakersfiel~
was received and ordered placed on file.
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City Manager instructed to answer
communication from Kenney & Cullimore
relative to architectural competition
on the proposed new City-County Civic
Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, communication from
Kenney & Cullimore relative to architectural competition on the proposed
new City-County Civic Auditorium was received and ordered placed on file,
and the City Manager was instructed to answer this communication.
Reception of communication from Councilman
Ken Croes to the Board of Supervisors
relative to the Uniform Sales Tax Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, communication from
Councilman Ken Croes relative to the Uniform Sales Tax Ordinance was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of report from Councilman Ken
Croes relative to the meeting of certain
municipal cities in the County of Kern
on the Uniform Sales Tax Ordinance held
in Bakersfield on July 12, 1956.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, report from Council-
man Ken Croes relative to the meeting of certain municipal cities in the
County of Kern on the Uniform Sales Tax Ordinance, held in Bakersfield,
July 12, 1956 was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of report on the City-County
Cooperation Committee meeting held
Tuesday, July 10, 1956.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, report of the City-
County Cooperation Committee meeting held Tuesday, July 10, 1956 was received
and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 40-56
appointing attorneys for purpose
of preparing and typing Resolutions,
Notices and other papers and proceed-
ings for any work authorized by "Improvement
Act of 1917', being Division 7 of the Streets
and Highways Code of the State of California,
and/or the "Special Assessment Investigation,
Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931",
being Division 4 of said Code in connection
with Public Improvement District No. 726.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No. 40-56
appointing Attorneys for purpose o~ preparing and typing Resolution, notices
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and other papers and proceedings for any work authorized by "Improvement Act
of 1911", being Division 7 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of
California, and/or the "Spec'iai Assessment Investigation, Limitation and
Majority Protest Act of 1931, being Division 4 of said Code, to carry through
proceedings for the constructioh of public improvements on Dolores Street in
the City of Bakersfield, California, the same to be designated as Public
the following vote:
Improveme'nt District No. 726, was adopted as read by
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Croes, Schweitzer
Adoption of Resolution No. 41-56 making
appropriation~ for the government of the
City of Bakersfield for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1956, and ending June 30,
1957, adopting a budget for said fiscal year,
and providing for necessary adjustments and
transfers of appropriations within said budget.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No. 41-56
making appropriations for the government of the City of Bakersfield for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 1956, and ending June 30, 1957, adopting a
budget for said fiscal year, and providing for necessary adjustments and
transfers of appropriations within said budget was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent:
Croes~ Schweitzer
Adoption of Resolution of proposed
annexation of Uninhabited territory
designated as College Crest Sub-
division be continued for one week,
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution of
proposed annexation of Uninhabited territory designated as College Crest
Subdivision was continued for one week.
Approval of Agreement granting Pacific
Gas & Electric Company permission to
construct a proposed secondary extension
to serve a cathodic rectifier of the Mohawk
Petroleum Company in Section 10-30-28,
deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, agreement granting
Pacific Gas & Electric Company permission to construct a proposed secondary
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extension to serve a cathodic rectifier of the Mohawk Petroleum Company
in Section 10-30-28 was deferred for one week.
Approval of agreement with Bakersfield
City School District for Use of buses
for recreation program.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, agreement with
Bakersfield City School District for the use of buses for recreation
program was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same on
behalf of the City.
City Auditor authorized to issue
Check in amount of $22.00 to Mrs. :
Lovie Mae Oglesby for refund on un-
used building permit.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue a check in the amount of $22.00 to Mrs. Lovie Mae
Oglesby covering unused building permit.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from Maud T. Brisco, et al,
for property to be used for Off-Street
Parking purposes.
Upon a motion by Eveleth~ seconded by Collins, Acceptance of
Deed from Maud T. Briscoe, et al, for Lots 5, 6 and 7 in Block 164, City
of Bakersfield to be used for Off-Street Parking purposes, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Sullivan
Noes: None
:
Absent: Croes, Schweitzer
City Auditor authorized to issue check
in amount of $22,521.00 for purchase
~of Maud T. Briscoe, et al, property.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins~ City Auditor was
authorized to issue check in the amount of $22,521.00 for the purchase
of Maud T. Briscoe, et al, property~
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Adoption of Resolution No. 42-56 naming
street adjacent to the westerly property
line of the Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
from 34th Street to "San Dimas Street".
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
42-56 naming street adjacent to the westerly property line of the Bakersfield
Memorial Hospital from 34th Street to "San Dimas Street" was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes,
Eveleth, Sullivan
Schweitzer
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 727 abandoning Public Utility
Easement in the closed portion of
25th'Street at "Q" Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, adoption of
Resolution of Intention No. 727 abandoning Public Utility Easement in
the closed portion of 25th Street at "Q" Street be deferred for one week.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, Vouchers Nos.
28-92 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were approved,
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of
America to cover the respective amounts.
City Attorney instructed to draw-up
Resolution to the effect that city
will pay cost of incidental expenses
and cost of improvement of intersections
in the matter of Public Improvement
Districts Nos. 724 and 726.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney
was instructed to draw-up resolution to the effect that the City will pay
cost of incidental expenses and cost of improvement of intersections in
the matter of Public Improvement Districts Nos. 724 and 726.
City Manager authorized to increase City's
Liability Insurance from $100,000-$250,000
to $250,000-$500.Q00 for one occurrence.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, City Manager's
recommendation to increase City's Liability
to $250,000-$500,000 for one occurrence, at
$643.00 for the year was authorized.
Insurance from $100,000-$250,000
a cost to the City of approximately
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City Manager authorized to inspect
municipal operated mass-transportation
system at Oxnard and San Diego, California
and Phoenix, Arizona; also authorized to
inspect landfill method at Riverside.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City Manager
was authorized to inspect municipal operated mass-transportation system at
Oxnard and San Diego, Calironia and Phoenix, A~izona; also authorized to
inspect landfill method at Riverside, California.
City Manager read report from
Curtis Darling, Attorney for
Bakersfield Transit Company.
City Manager read report from offer made in writing by Curtis
Darling, Attorney for Bakersfield Transit Company.
Authorization granted to Mayor and a
Councilman to attend California State
Chamber of Commerce meeting to be held
in San Francisco, July 27, 1956.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, authorization
was granted to the Mayor, and to a.councilman to attend the California
State Chamber of Commerce meeting to be held in San Francisco, July 27,
1956.
Purchasing Agent Authorized to
advertise for bids for annual
requirements fer Curbs, Gutters
and Sidewalk construction for
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for annual requirements for
Curb, Gutters and Sidewalk construction for the City of Bakersfield.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for the annual
requirements of Fire Hydrants for
the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for annual requirements for
Fire Hydrants for the Fire Department..
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City Attorney instructed to start
proper court action to require the
owners to move building at 723
Chico Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney
was instructed to start proper court action to require the owners to move
building at 723 Chico Street.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins,
adjourned.
seconded by Sullivan, the Council
-MAYOR of the City "Of Bakersfield.
ATTEST:
~ARIAN S. IRVIN
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Acting C~ty/Clerk
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Bakersfield, California, July 23, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P. M. July
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Collins,
None
23, 1956.
Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins
Minutes of the regular meeting.of July 16, 1956 were approved
as presented.
Adoption of Resolution No. 43-56 adopting
budget and approving Memorandum of Agree-
ment for expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation
for Major City Streets.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
43-56 adopting budget and approving Memorandum of Agreement for expenditure
of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Croes,.Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer,~Sullivan
Approval of agreement granting Pacific
Gas and Electric Company permission to
construct a proposed secondary extension
to serve a cathodic rectifier of the
Mohawk Petroleum Company in Section 10-30-28.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, approval of agree-
ment granting Pacific Gas and Electric Company permission to construct a
proposed secondary extension to serve a cathodic rectifier of the Mohawk
Petroleum Company in Section 10-30-28 was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same on behalf of the City.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
727 abandoning public utility easement
in the closed portion of 25th Street
at "Q" Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution of
Intention No. 727 declaring the intention of the Council to order the
vacation of a portion of the public service easement in 25th Street, as
the same was reserved by Resolution of Intention No. 617 and fixing the
date of August 13, 1956 for hearing on the matter before the Council, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Adoption of Resolution of proposed
annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as College Crest Sub-
division was deferred for one more
week.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Resolution of
proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated as College Crest
Subdivision was deferred for one more week.
Communication from Randall Presley
requesting annexation of that property
known as Tract 1896 and that two and
one-half acre parcel adjoining said
tract on the northeasterly corner
deferred for another week.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, communication
from Randall Presley requesting annexation of that property known as Tract
1896 and that two and one-half acre parcel adjoining said tract on the
northeasterly corner was deferred for another week.
Authorization granted Purchasing Agent
to advertise for bids for 1-Harley Davidson
Solo Motorcycle, 1-Harley Davidson 3-Wheel
Servicar, 2-1956 Model Police Sedans and 2
1956 Model 1/2 Ton Pick Up Trucks for the
Police Department.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, authorization
was granted to the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for 1 Harley
Davidson Solo Motorcycle, 1 Harley Davidson 3-Wheel Servicar, 2 1956 Model
Police Sedans and 2 1956 Model 1/2 Ton Pick Up Trucks for the Police
Department.
Adoption of Resolution No. 44-56 declaring
the intention of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, that the incidental expenses in
connection with the improvement of Bank Street,
and the improvement of Dolores Street, as
contemplated under Public Improvement Districts
No. 724 and 726, respectively, will be paid by
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, adoption of
Resolution No. 44-56 declaring the intention of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, that the incidental expenses in connection with the improvement
of Bank Street, and the improvement of Dolores Street, as contemplated
under Public Improvement Districts No. 724 and 726, respectively, will
be paid by the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Adoption of Resolution No. 45-56 appointing
Attorneys for purpose of preparing and typ-
ing Resolutions, Notices and other papers
and proceedings for any work authorized by
"Improvement Act of 1911", Being Division 7
of the Streets and Highways Code of the State
of.California, and/or,the Special Assessment
Investigationv Limitation and Majority Protest
Act of 1937', Being Division 4 of said Code,
in connection with Public Improvement District
No. 724.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution No.
45-56 appointing Attorneys for purpose of preparing and typing Resolutions
Notices and other papers and proceedings for any work authorized by
"Improvement Act of 1917', being Division 7 of the Streets and Highways
Code of the State of California, and/or the "Special Assessment Investi-
gation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1937', being Division 4 of
said Code, in connection with Public Improvement District No. 724, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Supplemental Agreement with
the County of Kern for an additional
appropriation of funds to include the
purchase and installation of certain
items in Art Gallery in Central Park.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, supplemental
agreement with the County of Kern for an additional appropriation of funds
to include the purchase and installation of certain items for the Memorial
Art Gallery in Central Park was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the same on behalf of the City.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Vouchers Nos.
93-146 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were approved, and
the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America
to cover the respective amounts.
Reception of City Auditor's Report for
June 1956.
Upon a motion by Croes, secondedby Collins, City Auditor's
for the month of June, 1956 was received and ordered placed on
report
file.
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Permission granted to withdraw Ad for
certain equipment that was designed to
be used for sanitary landfill and re-
advertise for a tractor with bulldozer
attachment with ripper and carryall,
bids to be received July 30, 1956.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, permission was
granted to withdraw Ad for certain equipment that was designed to be used
for sanitary 1andf±11 and readvertise for a tractor with bulldozer attach-
ment with ripper and carryall, bids to be received July 30, 1956.
Approval of proposal from the Division of
Highways for the installation of pedestrian
signals at crossing of Golden State Highway
at "Q" Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, proposa! from
the Division of Highways for the installation of pedestrian signals at
crossing of Golden State Highway at "Q" Street was approved.
Approval of City Manager's recommendation that
City accept offer of Bakersfield Transit Company
to lease bus equipment for a six months period
at the rental quoted in their formal offer.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager's
recommendation that City accept offer of Bakersfield Transit Company to
lease bus equipment for a six months period at the rental quoted in their
formal offer was approved, and Councilman S~hweitzer was appointed to
represent the policy of the Council and to work with the City Manager.
City Manager granted authorization to employ
consultant on municipal operated transit
system at a reasonable cost.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the City Manager was
granted authorization to employ a consultant on municipal operated transit
system at a reasonable cost.
City Attorney instructed to prepare necessary
papers to place the proposition of Municipa~
Bus Ownership and Operation on the November
ballot in the form of a charter amendment,
and to provide in said charter amendment for
a transit authority; and to waive residential
requirement of the employees now employed by
said Transit Company.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare necessary papers to place the proposition of
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Municipal Bus Ownership and Operation on the November ballot in the form
of a charter amendment, and to provide in said charter amendment for a
transit authority; and to waive residential requirement of the employees
now employed by said Transit Company.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned.
MAY~R of th$/City of ~ield, California.
ATTEST:
MARIAN S. IRVIN
CiTY CLERK and Ex-OffiCio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
/ ~ing City Clerk
Bakersfield, California, July 30, 1956
243
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P. M. July 30, 1956.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 23, 1956 were approved
as presented.
Opening bids for Fire Hydrant require-
ments for fiscal year 1956-57.
This being the time set to open bids for fire hydrant requirements
for fiscal year 1956-57, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the bids
were referred to the City Manager, are Chief and the Purchasing Agent
for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of curbs,
gutters and sidewalks for fiscal year
1956-57.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
curbs, gutters and sidewalks for the fiscal year 1956-57, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by
Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the bids were referred to the City Manager,
Director of Public Works and the Purchasing Agent for study and
recommendation.
Opening bids for Crawler Type Tractor
with Bulldozer and Carryall.
This being the time set to open bids for Crawler Type Tractor
with Bulldozer and Carryall, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
the bids were referred to the City Manager, Director of Public Works and
the Purchasing Agent for study and reconu~endation.
Director of Public Works instructed to
prepare Change Order granting extension
of time to A-C Electric Company for
furnishing and installation of street
lighting and traffic signals in West and
East Bakersfield Business Districts.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, request from
A-C Electric Company for an extension of time to complete the furnishing
and installation of street lighting and traffic signals in West and
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East Bakersfield Business District was referred
Works to prepare a change order granting an extension of time
this work to September 1, 1956.
from Mr.
the
was
to the Director of Public
to complete
Reception of communication from owner
of Orange Belt Stages protesting against
the acquisition of the local transit system
by the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, communication
Bryan W. Haworth, owner of Orange Belt Stages, protesting against
acquisition of the local transit system by the City of Bakersfield,
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Judge R. B.
Lambert relative to re-routing the buses to
serve the District Attorney's office and the
Courts located at ll00 South "P" Street.
A communication from Judge R. B. Lambert suggesting that the
Council give consideration to the re-routing of the buses to serve the
persons going to the District Attorney's office and the Courts building
located at 1100 South "P" Street was read, and upon a motion by Eveleth,
seconded by Schweitzer, the communication was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of communication from Todd
Madigan concerning the condition of
Chester Avenue between Terrace Way and
Casa Loma.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, communication
from Todd Madigan calling the attention of the Council to the broken
down condition of Chester Avenue between Terrace Way and Casa Loma, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Letter from Mrs. Sadie M. Elwood
relative to the sweeping problem
on D Street referred to the Chief of
Police and Director of Public Works
for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, letter from Mrs.
Sadie M. Elwood requesting the removal of parked cars on D Street which
are hindering the sweeping of this street, was referred to the Chief
of Police and the Director of Public Works for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, July 30, 1956 - 3
Approval of request from Curtis Darling,
Attorney, for Bakersfield Transit Company,
that the City Adopt a Resolution requesting
the Public Utilities Commission to transfer
the operations of the Bakersfield Transit Company
to the City of Bakersfield for the duration
of the proposed lease.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, request from
Curtis Darling, Attorney for the Bakersfield Transit Company, that the
City adopt a resolution requesting the Public Utilities Commission to
transfer the operations of the Bakersfield Transit Company to the City
of Bakersfield for the duration of the proposed lease was approved, and
the Mayor was authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
Proposed salary ordinance establishing
a basis compensation plan for the officers
and employees of the City ordered
refigured with copies to be mailed to
each councilman.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Pages 7, 8 and
9 of the proposed salary ordinance establishing a basic compensation plan
for officers and employees of the City, were ordered refigured on the
basis of a two and one-half percent increase for all employees, and
copies were requested mailed to each councilman for study.
Adoption of Resolution No. 50-56
authorizing application to the Public
Utilities Commission to transfer operation
of the Bakersfield Transit Company.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No. 50-56
authorizing application to the Public Utilities Commission to transfer
operation of the Bakersfield Transit Company to the City of Bakersfield,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, ~)llins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Proposed amendments to Board of Charity
Appeals and ~licitations Ordinance and
proposed ordinance relative to invasion of
private property by persons evading stop signs
ordered placed on Agenda for Meeting of
August 6, 1956.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Sullivan, matters
pertaining to porposed amendments to Board of Charity Appeals and
Solicitation Ordinance and proposed ordinance relative to invasion of
private property by persons evading stop signs were ordered placed on
agenda of Council Meeting of August 6, 1956.
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Bakersfield,
California,
July 30, 1956 - 4
Adoption of Resolution No. 46-56 of
proposed annexation of uninhabited
territory designated as College Crest
Subdivision and setting the time for
hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
46-56 of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated as College
Crest Subdivision, and setting time for hearing thereon before the Council
as Tuesday, September 4, 1956, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of certification of petition
from J. Holfelder, Director of Public
Works in the matter of Public Improve-
ment District No. 726.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, certification of
petition from J. Holfelder, Director of Public Works in the matter of
Public Improvement District No. 726, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 47-56 of
Findings and Determinations on petition
for improvements of curbs and gutters on
Dolores Street between the Center Line of
Beale Avenue and Miller Street and Improvement
of curbs and Gutters on Owen Street, Gage
Street, Robinson Street, East Half of Beale
Avenue and the West Half of Miller Street,
between the north line of the alley to the north
of Dolores Street and the south line of the alley
to the South of Dolores Street, the same to be
proposed as Public Improvement District No. 726,
in the City of Bakersfield, California.
The City Clerk of the City of Bakersfield reported that there was
duly filed in her office a written petition allegedly executed by certain
owners of property to be assessed for the improvement of curbs and gutters
on a certain portion of Dolores Street and on certain portions of Street
which intersect Dolores Street, the same being concerned with the proposed
public Improvement District No. 726, in the City of Bakersfield. The City
Clerk also reported that she had on file a certificate from the office of
the Director of Public Works which certified that the parties whose
signatures appeared on the said petition are the owners of more than sixty
per cent (60%) of the property which would be subject to the assessments
Bakersfield, California, July 30, 1956 - 5
within the said proposed district for said improvement work. The said
documents were presented to the City Council by the City Clerk.
Councilman Sullivan then offered and moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 47-56, being entitled "Resolution of Findings and
Determinations on Petition for Improvements of Curbs and Gutters on
E~lores Street between the Center Line of Beale Avenue and Miller Street
and Improvement of Curbs and Gutters on OwensStreet, Gage Street,
Robinson Street, East Half of Beale Avenue and the west Half of Miller Streel
between the north Line of the Alley to the North of Dolores Street and the
South Line of the Alley to the South of Dolores Street, the same to be
proposed as Public Improvement District No. 726, in the City of
Bakersfield, California", which motion was seconded by Councilman Eveleth,
and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes~ Doolin,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Adoption of Resolution No. 48-56 ordering
preparation of Estimate of Cost, District
Map and Plans and Specifications in the
Matter of the Improvement of Curbs and
Gutters on Dolores Street between the
center line of Beale Avenue and Miller
Street and Improvement of Curbs and Gutters
on Owens Street, Gage Street, Robinson
Street, East Half of Beale Avenue and the
West Half of Miller Street, between the
North Line of the Alley to the North of
Dolores Street and the South Line of the
Alley to the South of Dolores Street, the
same to be proposed as Public Improvement
District No. 726, in the City of
Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
48-56 being entitled "Resolution ordering preparation of estimate of cost,
District Map, and plans and specifications in the matter of the
improvement of Curbs and Gutters on Dolores Street between the center
line of Beale Avenue and Miller Street and Improvement of curbs and
gutters on Owens Street~ Gage Street, Robinson Street, East Half of Beale
Avenue and the west half of Miller Street, between the north line of the
alley to the north of Dolores Street and th4 south line of the alley to
the south of Dolores Street, the same to be proposed as Public Improvement
District No. 726, in the City of Bakersfield, California, was adopted
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Bakersfield, California, July 30, 1956 - 6
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on request from Randall Presley for
annexation of that property known as Tract
1896 and that two and one-half acre parcel
adjoining said tract 1896 on the north-
easterly corner, deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, action on
request from Randall Presley for annexation of that property known as
Tract 1896 and that two and one-half acre parcel adjoining said
Tract 1896 on the northeasterly corner was deferred for one week.
Action on Emergency Ordinance establishing
a basic compensation Plan deferred for one
week.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, action on
Emergency Ordinance establishing a basic compensation plan was deferred
for one week.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 1092
providing for the leasing and operation
of the Bakersfield Transit Company facilities
for the purpose of furnishing transportation
in and adjacent to the City of Bakersfield;
and establishing rules and regulations for
the conduct of said Transit System.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1092 providing for the leasing and operation of the
Bakersfield Transit Company facilities for the purpose of furnishing trans-
portation in and adjacent to the City of Bakersfield; and establishing
rules and regulations for the conduct of said Transit System, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 1093
fixing the rates of compensation to be
paid to temporary employees of the Bakers-
field Municipal Transit System.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1093 fixing the rates of compensation to be paid to
Bakersfield, California, July 30, 1956 - 7
temporary employees of the Bakersfield Municipal Transit System was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 49-56 fixing
the salaries of certain officers and
employees of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No.
49-56 fixing the salaries of certain officers and employees of the City
of Bakersfield was adopted by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Vouchers Nos. 147
to 209 inclusive, and No. 210 Payroll Transfer, as audited by the Finance
Committee were approved, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue
checks on the Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Approval of Lease and Option Agreement
No. 49-56 covering the lease of the
plant, property, equipment and facilities
of the Bakersfield Transit Company.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Lease and Option
Agreement No. 49-56, covering the lease of the plant, property, equipment
and facilities of the Bakersfield Transit Company was approved, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same on behalf of the City.
Action on Ordinance altering the
boundaries of each of the Seven
Wards in the City of Bakersfield
deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, an ordinance alter-
ing the boundaries of each of the seven wards in the City of Bakersfield,
was deferred for one week.
Approval of employment of J. M. McFadden
as Manager-Consultant for Municipal
Transit System.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the employment
of J. M. McFadden as Manager-Consultant for the Municipal Transit System was
approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute a contract with
Mr. McFadden.
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July 30, 1956 - 8
Approval of City Manager's recommendation
that City purchase property located on the
north side of 22nd Street between 22nd and
23rd Streets and H and I Streets after an
additional appraisal has been secured.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the City
Manager's recommendation that City purchase property located on the
north side of 22nd Street between 22nd and 23rd Streets and H and I
Streets after an additional appraisal has been secured, was approved.
Approval of Agreement with the Federal
Government for transportation of mail
carriers on City operated buses.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, agreement with the
Federal Government for transportation of mail carriers on City
operated buses was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
contract on behalf of the City.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the ~ity of
Bakersfield,
California
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, August 6, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. August 6, 1956.
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 30,
as presented.
1956 were approved
Acceptance of bid of Sierra Pipe
and Supply to furnish fire hydrant
requirements for fiscal year 1956-57.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, bid of Sierra Pipe
and Supply Company to furnish fire hydrant requirements for fiscal year
1956-57 was accept:~, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the City.
Acceptance of bid of T. E. Alfter for
construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks
for fiscal year 1956-57.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, bid of
T. E. Alfter to construct curbs, gutters and sidewalks in the City
for the fiscal year 1956-57 for a total sum of $15,682.00 was accepted,
all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the
contract on behalf of the City.
Failure of motion to accept bid of
Davies Machinery Company to furnish
Crawler Type Tractor with Bulldozer
and Carry-all.
It was moved by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, that bid of
Davies Machinery Company to furnish Caterpillar D7 Tractor with
Bulldozer Blade and Ripper for a total net sum of $27,792.24, be accepted
and all other bids be rejected.
ing vote:
Ayes: Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan
Noes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin,
The motion failed to carry by the follow-
Schweitzer
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, August 6, 1956 - 2
Acceptance of bid of San Joaquin Tractor
Company to furnish Crawler Type Tractor
with Bulldozer and Carry-all.
~t was moved by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, that Proposal
B of the San Joaquin Tractor Company to furnish Allis-Chalmers HD16
Tractor with Bulldozer Blade and Ripper for a total net sum of $30,043.55
be accepted and all other bids be rejected. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Schweitzer
Eveleth, Sullivan
Noes: Croes,
Absent: None
Reception of letter from Lois H. Smith
relative to low flying jet planes over
the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, letter from
Lois H. Smith relative to iow flying jet planes over the City, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of recommendations contained
in report from City Manager relative
to acquisition of George Haberfelde Inc.
property for parking lot purposes.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, letter submitted
by the City Manager reporting the failure of negotiations for the
acquisition of certain property owned by George Haberfelde, Inc.
for inclusion in the off-street parking progr~un and recommending that
condemnation proveedings be instituted was read, and upon a motion
by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was instructed to
proceed with the necessary
as Lots 1 and 2, BLock 272,
right of eminent domain.
action to acquire the property, designated
Bakersfield, by condemnation under the
City Attorney instructed to proceed
with the necessary action for condemnation
of Lots 8, 9 and 10 in Block 164,
Bakersfield, known as the Andrews property.
In accordance with recommendation contained in communication
from Kirby S. Blodget, agent for the City, upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was instructed to make the
Bakersfield, California, August 6, 1956 - 3
necessary preliminary arrangements with a firm of attorneys to commence
proceedings for the acquisition of Lots 8, 9 and l0 in Block 164,
Bakersfield, known as the Andrews property~ by condemnation.
Reception of report from City Manager
re proposed salary schedules.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, report submitted
by the City Manager re proposed salary schedules, was received and
ordered placed on file.
City Employees granted salary increase of
$20.00 per month over and above certain
adjustments. City Attorney instructed to
prepare ordinance fixing the salaries of certain
officers and employees of the City to become
effective September 1, 1956.
It was moved by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, that a salary
increase of $20.00 per month be granted to all city employees over and
above adjustments on first eight positions listed in the City Manager's
report, plus $25.00 to those members of the Police Department assigned
to riding motorcycles, with medical plan previously proposed to be
elininated entirely. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare an
September
ordinance to become effective/l, 1956, increasing the rate of pay
$40.00 for each employee for the months of September and October and
granting the increase of $20.00 per month thereafter.
Substitute motion made by Collins, seconded by Croes, that
proposed medical plan be elininated and a straight five percent "across
the board" increase be granted to all employees over and above adjustments
on the first eight positions listed in the City Manager's report, plus
$25.00 to all members of the Police Department assigned to riding
motorcycles, failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Collins, Croes
Noes: Carnakis, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: None
Original motion as made by Councilman Sullivan, seconded by
C~uncilman Eveleth, carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: Collins
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, August 6, 1956 - 4
Step salary increase granted City
Attorney.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, the salary
of the City Attorney was advanced to Step 6, in Schedule 42, or $1,058,
plus the $20.00 increase.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to Section 2 of Ordinance No.
723 New Series to provide staggered terms
for members of the Board of Charity Appeals
and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an amendment to Section 2 of Ordinance No.
723 New Series to provide staggered terms for members of the Board of
Charity Appeals and Solicitations as follows:
(a) Upon the effective date of this amendment, 'the Council
of the City of Bakersfield shall designate four members of said Board
who shall act as such members for a period of four years, two members
of said Board who shall act as such members for a period of three years,
and one member of said Board who shall act as such member for a period
of one year.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to Ordinance No. 723 New
Series as recommended by Mr. Jack Levy.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. ?23
New Series as recommended to the Council by Mr. Jack Levy.
Approval of Plan No. 3 for design
of Myrtle Street Sewer, as submitted
in report from Director of Public Works.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, Plan No. 3 as
outlined in "Report of Investigation Preliminary to Design of Myrtle
Street Sewer" submitted to the Council by the Director of Public Works,
was approved.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1094 New
Series amending Section 29 of Traffic
Ordinance No. 658 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Ordinance No.
1094 New Series amending Section 29 of the Traffic Ordinance No. 658
New Series was adopted as read by the following vote:
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5
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Noes: Eveleth, Sullivan
Absent: None
Doolin, Schweitzer
Action on ordinance altering the
boundaries of each of the seven wards
of the City deferred until the descriptions
have been re-written in layman's language.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, action on
Ordinance altering the boundaries of each of the seven wards of the City
was deferred until such time as the descriptions have been re-written
in layman's language by the City Manager's office.
Tentative approval given to the annexation
of property belonging to the FTesley
Development Company lying between Ming
Road and Wilson Road.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, tentative approval
was given to the annexation of eighty acres of property, plus three 2½
acre drilling sites, belonging to the Presley Development Company,
lying immediately west of Tracts 1758, 1785 and 1788, between Ming Road
and Wilson Road.
Council establishes policy on perimeter
streets bordering on new subdivisions.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the Council
established the following policy relative to perimeter streets bordering
on new subdivisions:
1. Where such streets are existing and accepted, whether or not
the improvements of such streets are up to standard, they will be
accepted by the City.
2. Where an established width greater than the existing width
exists, the subdivider will be required to dedicate the additional land
needed for the street to the City, and install curbs and gutters at his
own expense but to City grade and standards.
Date fixed for hearing before the
Council to amend the zoning boundaries
of that certain property on the southeast
corner of Union Avenue and Columbus Street.
In accordance with a recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, August 27, 1956 was the date
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set for hearing before the Council on Planning Commission's own motion
to amend the Zoning boundaries of that certain property on the southeast
corner of Union Avenue and Columbus Street from a C-1 (Limited Commercial)
Zone to an R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) Zone.
Adoption of Resolution No. 51-56 of
proposed annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as Snyder Acres No. 2, and
setting time for hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No.
51-56 of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated as Snyder
Acres No. 2 and setting time for hearing thereon as September 10, 1956,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
~llins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on approving the annexation
of that property designated as Real
Acres No. 2 deferred until such time
as corrected description has been
received from the Kern County Boundary
Commission.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, action on
approval of annexation of that property designated as Real Acres No. 2
was deferred until such time as corrected description has been received
from the Kern County Boundary Commission.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for Fire Hose requirements for
fiscal year 1956-57.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for Fire Hose Requirements
for fiscal year 1956-57.
Approval of agreement with Echenique
Bros. of connection to Bakersfield
Sewerage System.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, agreement
with Echenique Bros. to connect service station on corner of Mt. Vernon
and Brundage Lane to Bakersfield Sewerage System was approved, and the
City Engineer was authorized to sign the contract.
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Bakersfield, California, August 6, 1956 - 7
Approval of Agreement with George E.
Skaggs to connect to Bakersfield Sewerage
System.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, agreement with
George E. Skaggs to connect property at 120 Cedar Street to Bakersfield
Sewerage System was approved, and the City Engineer was authorized to
sign the contract.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Vouchers Nos. 211
to 278, as audited by the Finance Committee were approved, and the City
Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America to cover
the respective amounts.
Approval of Agreement with Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for
certain services in public relations.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Agreement with the
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Cormmerce for certain services in public
relations was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same on
behalf of the City.
Mayor authorized to sign Change Order No. 1
to A-C Electric Company granting sixty day
extension of time to complete street lighting
and installation of Traffic Signals in East
and West Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Mayor was
authorized to sign Change Order No. 1 to A-C Electric Company granting
a sixty day extension of time to complete street lighting and the
installation of Traffic Signals in East and West Bakersfield.
Encroachment Permit granted Ferguson &
Bosworth Building for encroachment at
307 - 4th Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, permit was
granted Ferguson & Bosworth Building for encroachment at 307 - 4th
Street, application signed by Ada I. Davis.
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Bakersfield, California, August 6, 1956 - 8
Pacific
be instituted for
"S" Street to "T"
10, and the south
referred to the
to the Council.
Petition for vacation of alley
running east and west from "S" Street
to "T" Street in Block 384, referred
to the Planning Commission for study
and recommendation back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, petition from
Cast Iron Pipe and Fitting Company requesting that proceedings
the abandonment of the alley running east and west from
Street along the north line of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and
line of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4,and 5 of Block 384, was
Planning Commission for study and recommendation back
Approval of agreement with N. E. McAdams
and John H. Easton for the extension of
Dobrusky Drive.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, agreement with
N. C. McAdams and John H. Easton, owners of certain uninhabited territory
proposed to be annexed to the City designated as Snyder Acres No. 2,
covering the extension and improvement of Dobrusky Drive, to be accepted
and maintained by the City, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to
sign same on behalf of the City.
Purchasing ~ent authorized to advertise
for bids for bituminous spreader and disc
attachment for motor grader.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bituminous spreader and disc
attachment for motor grader.
Approval given to certain recommendations
made by the City Manager in conjunction
with the operation of the Municipal Transit
System.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the
recommendations as made by the City Manager in conjunction with
of the municipal transit system were approved:
1. Continue making contribution to insurance plan for employees
2. Pay home telephone bills for Mrs. Dickson and Mr. Anderson,
as these phones are used in transaction of transit business
3. Set up Petty Cash Fund of $25.00
following
the operation
Bakersfield, California, August 6, 1956 - 9
City Manager instructed to make formal
request to the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Kern to allocate funds
to complete the opening of South "P"
Street between Brundage Lane and Terrace
Way.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager
was instructed to make a formal request to the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Kern for the allocation of funds to co~nplete
the opening of South "P" Street between Brundage Lane and Terrace Way.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR' of the C~ty of Bakersfield,California
ATTE ST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Council
Bakersfield, California, August 13, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
M. August 13, 1956.
Hall at eight o'clock P.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: Croes
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 6, 1956 were
approved as presented.
Adoption of Resolution No. 52-56 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
ordering the vacation of a portion of
the Public Service Easement in 25th
Street, Bakersfield, California.
This being the time set to hold hearing before the Council
on petition of C. Stanley Huth, agent, requesting the vacation of a portion
of the Public Service Easement in 25th Street, as the same was reserved
by Resolution of Intention No. 617, all interested persons present were
given an opportunity to be heard. The City Clerk reported no written
protests had been filed with her. No protests or objections having been
received, upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No.
52-56 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the vacation
of a portion of the Public Service Easement in 25th Street, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Authorization granted to attend
Statewide Conference on Local Government
and Industrial Development in Berkeley,
August 29, 1956.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the Mayor
and any member of the Council or the City administrative staff were
authorized to attend Statewide Conference on Local Government and
Industrial Development being held in Berkeley at the Claremont Hotel
on August 29, 1956.
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Bakersfield, California, August 13, 1956 - 2
Reception of offer from D. G. Wettlin
relative to the codification of City
Ordinances.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by ~olin, letter from
D. G. Wettlin, offering to codify City Ordinances under the direction
of the City Attorney for a fee of $3,000.00 was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of ruling from Commission
of Housing that the Pacific Urban
Renewal Corporation has no validity
as a Limited Dividend Housing Corporation.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, letter from
Commission of Housing advising that the State Attorney General had ruled
that the Pacific Urban Renewal Corporation has no validity as a Limited
Dividend Housing Corporation and enclosing a copy of a resolution on
this subject, was received and ordered placed on file.
Councilman Frank Sullivan appointed
to represent the City at meeting
of the Civic Auditorium Committee of
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber Commerce.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, Councilman
Frank Sullivan was appointed to represent the City at meeting of the
Civic Auditorium Committee of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
to be held on Thursday, August 16, 1956, at 7:30 A. M. to bring
up to date the progress which has been made in the planning for a civic
auditorium in Bakersfield and to discuss future plans and programs of
both the City and the County on behalf of this facility.
Reception of letters from Councilman
Frank Sullivan and Davies Machinery
Company relative to purchase of a diesel
crawler tractor with bulldozer, ripper
and scraper.
Councilman Frank Sullivan submitted a letter to the Council
analyzing reports which had been made by certain city employees in which
they evaluated various bids for a diesel crawler tractor with bulldozer,
ripper and scraper, and recommending that since the Council acted on
erroneous information in awarding the bid to the San Joaquin Tractor
Company, that it rescind its previous action and make the award to
the Davies Machinery Company who was the low bidder. A letter from the
Davies Machinery Company on the same subject was also read. After
considerable discussion the Council was satisfied that the best interests
of the City would be served by the Allis Chalmers HD 16 AC Tractor from
the San Joaquin Tractor Company, and upon a motion by Collins, seconded
by Schweitzer, the letters and a photostat copy of Nebraska Test No. 551
were received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of salary increases
effective September 1, 1956.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the following
salary increases were approved, effective September 1, 1956:
NAME CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP TO STEP
Alex Buechler Building Inspector 3 4
W. R. Hess Captain 5 6
Margaret Bailey Jr. TypiSt Clerk 4 5
Roger W. Ellis Patrolman 3 4
Glen O. Carroll Asst. Supt. of Streets 5 6
J. A. Hathaway Civil Engineering Associate 5 6
Arthur Powell Engineering Aide 5 6
Robert Manning Equipment Operator Gr. I 5 6
Thomas M. Scott Sewage Treatment Supt. 3 4
Ray Keller Semi-skilled Laborer 5 6
Alvin L. Littles Semi-skilled Laborer 3 4
Edward R. Olsen Appraiser 4 5
City Clerk instructed to direct
a letter to Lake and McFaddin
confirming policy of the Council
on off-street parking requirements
for their properties in Blocks 194
and 195.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the City Clerk
was instructed to direct a letter to Lake and McFaddin advising that the
City Manager's letter dated August 7, 1956 expresses the policy of the
City Council and assuring them that property owned by them in Blocks 194
and 195 will be excused from off-street parking requirements.
Reception of communication from Mrs.
Willie Mae Moore relative to bus
service in rural areas.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, letter from
Mrs. Willie Mae Moore relative to bus service in rural areas, was
received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, August 13,
1956 - 4
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance setting up parking permit
system for all night parking on city
streets.
In response to recommendation contained in report from the
Chief of Police, upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance providing for a
parking permit system which would permit
Councilman Croes took his seat
at this time.
all night parking on city streets.
in the Council Chamber
City Manager instructed to commence
a study relative to the establishment
of Youth Centers in the City.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Manager was instructed to commence a study and report back to the
Council, relative to the Establishment of Youth Centers in the City.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
1095 New Series establishing a basic
compensation plan for officers and
employees of the City of Bakersfield
and repealing all ordinances in conflict
herewith.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1095 New Series establishing a basic compensation plan for
officers and employees of the City of Bakersfield, and repealing all
ordinances in conflic~ herewith, was adopted by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Doolin, E veleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 53-56 fixing
the salaries of certain officers and
employees of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
53-56 fixing the salaries of certain officers and employees of the City
of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Proposed ordinance amending Board of
Charity Appeals and Solicitations
Ordinance No. 723 New Series held up for
two weeks for study by the Council.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, proposed
ordinance amending Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations Ordinance
No. 723 New Series was held up for two weeks for study by the Council.
Approval of Plans and Specifications
and authorization granted to advertise
for bids for rest room building at
Saunders Park.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, Plans and
Specifications were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized
to advertise for bids for rest room building at Saunders Park.
Approval of Retrospective Rating
Agreement for Bus Insurance.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, Retrospective
Rating Agreement with Pacific Indemnity ~ompany for bus insurance was
approved~ and the Mayor was authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for various items for the
Public Works Department.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the
purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the following
items for the public Works Department:
1. Refuse Collection Truck with open type body of 20
cubic y~rds capacity
2. Greasing equipment for Corporation Yard Truck service room
3. One ton pickup chassis with utility boxes to replace #300
4. Business Coupe to replace #214
5. Motor Grader replacing #116
6. 2 - cab forward chassis only, replacing Nos. 407 and 409
7. 3 - radio transmitterOreceivers to be installed in
Sewer Maintenance Trucks
8. 1½ ton Sewer Maintenance Truck
Permit granted Sharp Autos Inc.
to engage in business of Automobile Dealer
at 2831 Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, permit was
granted Sharp Autos Inc. to engage in business of Automobile Dealer
at 2831 Chester Avenue.
Bakersfield, California, August 13, 1956 - 6
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Vouchers Nos. 279
352 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were approved, and
the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America to
cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the ~y of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK/and Ex-Officio'Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Minutes of
Bakersfield, California, held
at eight o'clock P. M. August 20,
Present: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin,
Absent: Collins, Schweitzer
Assistant Pastor of the
Minutes of the
approved as presented.
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 1956
the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
1956.
Eveleth, ~llivan
Invocation was given by the Reverend W. Lowell
First Baptist Church.
regular meeting of August 13,
Fairley,
1956 were
Opening bids for Fire Hose
Requirements for Fiscal year
1956-57.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish Fire Hose
requirements for fiscal year 1956-57, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by
Eveleth, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
Opening bids for three wheel servicar.
Acceptance of bid of Ross J. Wooten.
This being the time set to open bids for 1 - 3 Wheel Servicar,
bid of Ross J. Wooten was publicly opened, examined and declared, this
being the only bid received. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by
Ik)olin, bid of Ross J. Wooten, to furnish one Harley Davidson Three Wheel
Servicar for a total price of $1523.37 was accepted.
Opening bids for 2 Police and Taxicab
Package 4 Door Sedans.
This being the time set to open bids for 2 - Police and
Taxicab Package 4 Door Sedans, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded
by Croes, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
Opening bids for 1 - Solo Motorcycle.
Acceptance of bid Of Ross J. Wooten.
recommendation.
This being the time set to open bids for i - Solo Motorcycle,
bid of Ross J. Wooten was publicly openedj: examined and declared, this
being the only bid received. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by
Doolin, bid of Ross J. Wooten to furnish 1957 Harley Davidson FLH-74
Overhead Valve Solo Motorcycle for a total price of $1476.17 was
accepted.
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 1956 2
Acceptance of bid of American Rubber
Mfg. Company to furnish Fire Hose
requirements for fiscal year 1956-57.
In accordance with recommendation from the City Manager, upon a
motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, bid of American Rubber Company to
furnish Fire Hose requirements for fiscal year 1956-57 was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Opening bids for sale of
Surplus Buildings.
This being the time set to open bids for the sale of surplus
buildings located at 2631 "Q" Street, 2605 "Q" Street and 600 Monterey
Street, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
The City Manager informed the Council that the building at 2631 "Q"
Street had been withdrawn from the bidding, and was to be moved to a
site immediately adjacent to the City Dog Pound. Upon a motion by
Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the bids were referred to the City Manager
for study and recommendation.
Reception of Resolution of the Board
of Supervisors fixing date of hearing
on petition of the City of Bakersfield
for exemption of all City property from
any County-wide tax rate for structural
fire protection.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of
the Board of Supervisors fixing date of hearing on petition of the City
of Bakersfield for exemption of all City property from any County-wide
tax rate for structural fire protection furnished by the County as
Wednesday, August 29, 1956, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Downtown
Business Ass'n. Inc. commending the Council
for acquiring the transit system.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, communication
from the Dgwntown Business Ass'n. Inc. commending the Council for
acquiring the transit system for operation as a service to the people,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 1956 - 3
Request from Bakersfield Police Civil
Commission that the City Council authorize
the waiver of residential requirements
for the classification of Police Patrolman,
granted.
A communication from the Bakersfield Police Civil Service
Commission advising that there are not sufficient persons having the
necessary residential qualifications available to fill the existing
vacancies within the Police Department for the classification of Police
Patrolman, and requesting that the Council authorize the waiver of
residential requirements for certain applicants who had successfully
passed all tests with an average grade of 70% or higher, was read,
and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, the communication
was received and ordered placed on file, and the waiver was granted.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
an ordinance providing for the
reducing of the age limit for appointment
to the position of Patrolman for the
Bakersfield Police Department.
A communication from the Bakersfield Police Civil Service
Commission advising that it was the unanimous feeling of all members
of the Commission that the maximum age limits for candidates for the
position of Patrolman be reduced to not more than thirty-five (35) years
of age, was read, and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance, to be
submitted to the Council for consideration, which would provide for the
reducing of the age limit for appointment to the position of Patrolman
for the Bakersfield Police Department from 45 years to 35 years of age,
and the communication was received and ordered placed on file.
Acceptance of resignation of Charles
Frederic Green as a Member of the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the resignation
of Charles Frederic Green as a Member of the Planning Commission was
accepted with regret, and the City Clerk was instructed to send a letter
to Mr. Green thanking him for his service to the City.
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Bakersfield, California, August 20, 1956 - 4
Permission granted the Valley Industrial
Laundry to connect to the City Sewer System
on condition that treatment of the waste
water meets with the approval of the Director
of Public Works.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by ~olin, request from the
Valley
the City sewer was granted, upon the condition that
treatment of waste water meets with the approval of
Public Works.
Industrial Laundry to connect to the Industrial Avenue line of
the proposed
the Director of
Resolution from the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce on the subject of
Civic Auditorium referred to the City-
County Cooperation Committee.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by I)oolin, resolution
from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce on the subject of a
Civic Auditorium to serve the metropolitan Bakersfield area and
making certain recommendations therein, was received and ordered
placed on file, with a copy referred to the City-County Cooperation
Committee for study.
Reception of City Auditor's Report
for July, 1956.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Auditor's Report for July, 1956 was received and ordered placed on file.
Chief of Police instructed to establish
parallel parking on Chester Avenue in its
entirety throughout the City limits.
At this time the Council heard protests from merchants in the
South Chester Shopping District, objecting to the recent change from
angle to parallel parking in that area. Upon a motion by Doolin,
seconded by Sullivan, the Chief of Police was instructed to establish
parallel parking on Chester Avenue in its entirety throughout the City
limits. Also,
Croes that the
other areas of
included in this motion was the suggestion of Councilman
Chief of Police proceed with parallel parking in the
the City of Bakersfield as soon as it is feasible.
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 1956
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Councilman Croes asked to
at this time.
August 20,
Manager
and the
be excused from the meeting
353
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of
America to cover the respective amounts.
Adoption of Resolution No. 54-56
of proposed annexation of uninhabited
territory designated as Real Acres No. 2
and fixing the date of hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by IR)olin, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 54-56 of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated
as Real Acres No. 2 and fixing the date of hearing thereon before the
Council as September 24,1956, was adopted by the following vote:
Doolin, Eveleth, Sullivan
Approval of report dated August 20, 1956
submitted to the Council by Mr. J. M.
McFadden, Manager and Consultant of the
Municipal Transit System.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, report dated
1956, as submitted to the Council by Mr. J. M. McFadden,
and Consultant of the Municipal Transit System, was approved,
recommendations contained therein were ordered adopted in full.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, Vouchers Nos.
to 429 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were approved,
Croes, Schweitzer
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins,
Approval of Change Order No. 1 to
Dicco, Inc. extending completion date
for the construction of Tennis Court
at Beale Park to August 31, 1956.
to Dicco,
Court at Beale Park to August 31,
was authorized to sign same.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, Change Order No.
Inc. extending completion date for the construction of Tennis
1956, was approved, and the Mayor
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Bakersfield, California, August 20, 1956 - 6
Reception of application of Southern
Pacific Company to Public Utilities
Commission for authorization to discontinue
the operation of Passenger Trains Nos.
59 and 60.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, application
of the Southern Pacific Company to the Public Utilities Commission for
authorization to discontinue the operation of Passenger Trains Nos.
59 and 60, was received and ordered placed on file.
Application from W. A. Hansen for permit
covering encroachment at 1401 University
Avenue held up for one week for
recommendation from the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, application
from W. A. Hansen for permit to cover encroachment at 1401 University
Avenue was held up for one week for recommendation from the City
Manager.
Action on proposed Plans for
Improvement of Union Avenue deferred
for one week for restudy and report
by the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, action on
proposed Plans for the Improvement of Union Avenue was deferred for
one week to enable the City Manager to make a restudy of same and
a further report to the Council.
City Auditor authorized to issue checks
to Chief of Police Grayson and City Manager
Gunn for travel expenses.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue travel checks in amount of $218.10
to Chief of Police Grayson and $184.95 to City Manager Gunn to attend
annual conventions.
Approval of employment of Wright,
Metcalf and Parsons to prepare plans for
additional improvements to Cunningham
Memorial Art Gallery.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, the employment
of Wright, Metcalf and Parsons, architects, to prepare plans for
Bakersfield, California, August 20, 1956
additional improvements to Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery was
and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
City Manager authorized to use
vacation time remaining from
last year.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Manager was authorized to take two day's vacation time remaining
last year, in addition to his regular vacation.
City Manager authorized to negotiate
for removal of house to Dog Pound.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, the City
Manager was authorized to make arrangements to move house at 2631
"Q" Street to site on Dog Pound, providing the amount needed to do
does not exceed charter limitation.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin,
adjourned.
approved,
from
so
the Council
MAYOR of the~City of Bakersfield,
California
ATTE ST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, August 27, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chmmber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P. M. August 27, 1956.
Present: Carnakis, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: Collins, Croes
Invocation was given by the Reverend R. J. Jagels, Pastor
of St. Johns Lutheran Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 20, 1956 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of George Haberfelde,
Inc. for two Police Four-Door Sedans.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
George Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish two Police 4-Door Sedans
the bid of
(Taxicab
Package) for a total price of $3,676.71 was accepted, and all other
bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Yarner
Brothers for the sale and removal
of certain surplus buildings.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Manager was authorized to enter into an agreement with Varner Brothers
for the sale and removal of surplus buildings at 2605 Q Street and
600 Monterey Street, and all other bids were rejected.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series by changing the
Land Use Zoning of that certain property
on the southeast corner of Union Avenue
and Columbus Street from a C-1 to an R-1
Zone.
This being the time set for hearing on motion of the Planning
Commission to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use Zoning of that certain property
on the Southeast Corner of Union Avenue and Columbus Street from a
C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone to an R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) Zone,
all interested persons present were given an opportunity to be heard.
After due consideration had been given to the arguments presented,
upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare an ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance No.
1010 New Series to provide for this zoning change.
Bakersfield, California, August 27, 1956 - 2
Reception of Order from the Public
Utilities Commission authorizing
the City of Bakersfield to lease all
the properties which comprise its
passenger stage operation from the
Bakersfield Transit Company for an
eight month's period.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, Order
from the Public Utilities Commission authorizing the City of Bakersfield
to lease all the properties which comprise its passenger stage operation
from the Bakersfield Transit Company for an eight month's period, was
received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager authorized to permit
Poundmaster to attend rabies institute
if the Chief of Police feels it is
advisable.
An invitation to send a representative directly engaged in
the field in dog control and enforcement work to attend a series of
three, two-day rabies institutes being developed by the Department
of Public Health and co-sponsored by the League of California Cities
and the County Supervisors Association of California, was read, and
upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the City Manager
was authorized to permit the City Poundmaster to attend at the City's
expense, if the Chief of Police feels it is advisable to do so.
Reception of invitation to attend
1956 Americam Municipal Congress at
St. Louis, Missouri, November 25-28.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
invitation to attend 1956 American Municipal Congress at St. Louis,
Missouri, November 25-28, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to arrange
a meeting between the Council and the
Board of Supervisors to further discuss
the Uniform Sales Tax.
A report submitted by Councilman Croes on the City-County
Uniform Sales Tax meeting held in Bakersfield on Wednesday, August 22,
1956, was read, and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth,
the report was received and ordered placed on file, and the City
Bakersfield, California, August 27, 1956 - 3
Manager was instructed to arrange a meeting between the Council and the
Board of Supervisors to further discuss the Uniform Sales Tax subsequent
to September 10th and other than on a Monday evening.
Leave of absence granted Harold Gunning,
semi-skilled laborer in the Park Maintenance
Department.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, a four
month's leave of absence beginning September 1, 1956, was granted
Harold Gunning, semi-skilled laborer in the Park Maintenance Department.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution to extend parking meter
zones.
In accordance with a request from Chief of Police H. V.
Grayson, upon a motion by Eveleth~ seconded by Doolin, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a resolution extending the parking meter
zones to cover the following locations:
1800 Block 18th Street
1700 and 1800 Blocks 17th Street
1700 Block "G" Street
1300 " Truxtun Avenue
1100 " 20th Street
2000 " "M" Street
1200 " 21st Street
2100 " "L" Street
1300 " 22nd Street
2100 " "K" Street
Fifteen day's extension of time granted
Varner Brothers to complete demolition
of the First Christian Church Building.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, fifteen
day's extension of time was granted Varner Brothers to complete the
demolition of the First Christian Church Building.
Reception of communication from the San
Joaquin Tractor Company thanking the
Council for receiving the bid for
Crawler Type Tractor.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sehweitzer, communication
from the management of the San Joaquin Tractor Company thanking the
Council for awarding them the bid for the HD16 Torque Converter Crawler,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, August 27, 1956 - 4
277
Approval of Mayor's appointment of
Phillip W. Marty as Member of the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, the Mayor's
appointment of Phillip W. Marry, 932 Radcliffe Street, as member of
the Planning Commission to fill unexpired term of Charles Frederic
Green, who recently resigned, was approved.
Appointment of Bakersfield
Art Commission deferred for
one week.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the
appointment of the Bakersfield Art Commission was deferred for one week.
Letter of thanks ordered sent
for paintings given to the
Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery.
In accordance with a request from the Bakersfield Art
Association, upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, a
letter signed by the Mayor was ordered sent to Mrs. Jean Haskell,
daughter of S. Seymour Thomas, a noted American artist, thanking
her for donating part of his private art collection to the Cunningham
Memorial Art Gallery.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1096
New Series amending Emergency
Ordinance No. 723 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield by amending Section 2;
by adding Subdivision (g) to Section 4;
and by adding Subdivision (1.A) to
Section 6.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, Ordinance
No. 1096 New Series amending Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations
Emergency Ordinance No. 723 New Series of the City of Bakersfield by
amending Section 2; by adding Subdivision (g) to Section 4; and by
adding Subdivision (1.A)
Ayes: Carnakis, Doolin,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Croes
to Section 6, was adopted by the following vote:
Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
278
Bakersfield, California, August 27, 1956 - 5
Denial of application from W. A. Hansen
for permit for encroachment at 1401
University Avenue.
In accordance with recoramendation contained in report from
the City Manager, upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by ~olin,
application from W. A. Hansen for an encroachment permit to construct
a sprinkling system and 6 inch border of cement block on boundary
line to curb at 1401 University Avenue, was denied.
Approval of Plans for the Improvement
of Union Avenue, Niles to Irene, deferred
for one week for further study by the
Council.
The City Manager submitted a report on the proposed
improvement of Union Avenue from Niles to Irene Street, and upon
a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, the report was received
and ordered placed on file, and the plans for the impr~ment were held
over for another week for further study by the Council.
City Manager authorized to use Plant
Mix surfacing for paving center islands
in proposed Union Avenue improvements.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the
City Manager was authorized to use Plant Mix surfacing for paving the
center islands in proposed Union Avenue Improvements.
Adoption of Resolution No. 55-56
adopting Plans and Specifications
in the matter of the construction of
curbs and gutters and other improvements
on Bank Street, L Street and N Street
within the proposed Public Improvement
District No. 724, in the City of
Bakersfield, California.
Pursuant to instructions heretofore given, the City Clerk
reported that the City Engineer of the City of Bakersfield had filed
with her office the plans and specifications for the proposed
improvement work and construction on Bank Street and L and N Streets
in the district to be known as Public Improvement District No. 724,
and upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution No.
55-56 which operates to adopt said plans and specifications for said
Bakersfield, California, August 27, 1956 - 6
improvement in the proposed Public Improvement District No. 724,
was adopted by the following vote:
Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins,
Croes
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 724, declaring the intention of the
Council to order the construction of curbs
and gutters and other improvements on Bank
Street, L Street and N Street within Public
Improvement District 724, declaring the work
to be of more than local or ordinary public
benefit and describing the district to be
benefited by said work and to pay costs and
expenses and fixing a time and place for
hearing objections to said work.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 724, being a
Resolution of Intention for the improvement of curbs and gutters
on Bank Street and L and N Streets, known as Public Improvement
District No. 724, as particularly shown and delineated upon the
plans and profiles heretofore approved. Upon a motion by Sullivan,
seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of Intention No. 724 fixing
September 17, 1956 as the date of hearing on this matter before
the Council was
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins~
adopted by the following vote:
Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Croes
Acceptance of surety bond from Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph Company. City
Auditor authorized to refund $500.00
cash deposit to the Pacific Telephone and
Telegraph Company.
The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company submitted
a surety bond in the amount of $500.00 to replace cash deposit on
file covering permits to make or cause to be made excavations in
or under any street or public thoroughfare in the City of Bakersfield,
and upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the surety bond
was approved and accepted by the Council, and the City Auditor was
Bakersfield, California, August 27, 1956 - 7
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins,
authorized to refund the $500.00 cash deposit to the Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company.
Adoption of Resolution No. 56-56 of
proposed annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as Union Avenue No. l, and setting
time for hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schwe±tzer, Resolution
No. 56-56 of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated
as Union Ave. No. 1, and setting October 1, 1956 as the date of hearing
on this matter before the Council, was adopted by the following vote:
Dool±n, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 57-56
ascertaining and determining the
prevailing rate of wages to be paid
to certain crafts and types of workmen
employed on public work in the City of
Bakersfield, California, and amending
Resolution No. 96.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 575-6 ascertaining and determining the prevailing rate of wages
to be paid to certain crafts and types of workmen employed on public
work in the City of Bakersfield, California, and amending Resolution No.
96, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 58-56
authorizing the Mayor to execute
agreement with the State of California,
Department of Public Works, Division of
Highways, for installation of pedestrian
push buttons, etc. on Golden State Avenue
at "Q" Street.
Upon a motion by Deolin, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
58-56 authorizing the Mayor to execute agreement with the State of
California, Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, covering
the participation by the City and the State in the financing of the
Bakersfield, California, August 27, 1956- 8
installation of pedestrian push-buttons, "wait-walk" lights and a
pedestrian interval timer on §olden State Highway at "Q" Street, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 59-56
amending budget appropriation Resolution
No. 41-56.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 59-56 amending budtet appropriation Resolution No. 41-56, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Croes
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1097 New
Series altering the boundaries of each
of the Seven Wards of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, Ordinance
No. 1097 New Series altering the boundaries of each of the Seven Wards
of the City of Bakersfield, California, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 60-56
calling a Special Municipal Election
for the purpose of submitting to the
qualified registered electors a proposition
to adopt an ordinance and providing for the
consolidation of said election with the
State General Election to be held on November
6, 1956, and requesting the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Kern to order the
consolidation of said elections. (Submitting
Ordinance No. 1097 New Series altering the
boundaries of the Seven Wards of the City to
referendum.)
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, Resolution
No. 60-56 calling a Special Municipal Election for the purpose of
Bakersfield, California, August 27, 1956 - 9
submitting to the qualified registered electors a proposition to adopt
an ordinance and providing for the consolidation of said election with
the State General Election to be held on November 6, 1956, and requesting
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern to order the consolidation
of said elections, (Providing for the submitting of Ordinance No. 1097
New Series altering the boundaries of the Seven Wards of the City of
Bakersfield to referendum),was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 61-56
calling a Special Municipal Election for
the purpose of submitting to the qualified
registered electors a proposition to adopt
an ordinance and providing for the
consolidation of said election with the State
General Election to be held on November 6,
1956 and requesting the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Kern to order the consolidation
Of said elections. (Submitting to the electors
Initiative Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 754
New Series, which now imposes a tax and other
regulations upon places of amusement and
entertainment in the City of Bakersfield.)
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 61-56 calling a Special Municipal Election for the purpose of
submitting to the qualified registered electors a proposition to
adopt an ordinance and providing for the consolidation of said election
with the State General Election to be held on November 6, 1956, and
requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern to order
the consolidation of said elections (providing for submitting to the
electors an Initiative Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 754 New
Series which now imposes a tax and other regulations upon places of
amusement and entertainment in the City of Bakersfield,) was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Croes
Bakersfield, California, August 27, 1956
City Engineer authorized to sign
agreement with Sara C. and Ida M. O'Hare
to connect Gasoline Service Station to
Bakersfield Sewerage System.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Engineer was authorized to sign an agreement with Sara C. and Ida M.
O'Hare for the privilege of connecting a gasoline service station at
2830 Union Avenue to the Bakersfield Sewerage System.
Encroachment Permit granted Gilbert
F. Wong to build fence at 705 E1 Toro
Drive.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
encroachment permit was granted Gilbert F. Wong to build fence six
feet inside of curb line at 705 E1 Toro Drive.
City Auditor authorized to refund
$8.00 to Claude Morelock for unused
building permit.
In accordance with recommendation from the City Manager, upon
a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, the City Auditor was
authorized to issue a check in amount of $8.00 to Claude Morelock
to cover refund for building permit issued in duplicate.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, Vouchers
Nos. 430 to 486 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee, were
allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the
Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Mayor authorized to sign agreement
with the Bakersfield City School District
for transportation of pupils to and from
Edwards Air Force Base, subject to the
approval of the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the Mayor
was authorized to sign an agreement with the Bakersfield City School
District for the transportation of pupils to and from Edwards Air
Force Base, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
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Bakersfield, California, August 27, 1956 - 11
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1098 New
Series levying upon the assessed valuation
of the taxable property in the City of
Bakersfield a rate of taxation upon each
one hundred dollars of valuation for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 1956 and
ending June 30, 1957.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, Ordinance
No. 1098 New Series levying upon the assessed valuation of the taxable
property in the City of Bakersfield a rate of taxation upon each one
hundred dollars of valuation for the fiscal year beginning July l,
1956 and ending June 30, 1957, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Croes
City Attorney instructed to prepare
an amendment to Ordinance No. 1030 New
Series which would enable the City to
obtain certain information to properly
locate sewers for house connections in
new subdivisions.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Subdivision
Ordinance No. 1030 New Series which would enable the City to obtain
necessary information from the subdividers to properly locate the
branch sewers for house connections in new subdivisions.
City Auditor authorized to issue
check to Seagrave Corporation covering
balance due on Combination Pumping Engine
for Fire Station No. 8.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue a check to the Seagrave Corporation
covering balance due on Combination Pumping Engine purchased for Fire
Station No. 8 under a Lease-Purchase Agreement.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, the
Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the Cit~ of Bakersfield,
California
ATTEST:
CITY ~LERK and Ex-Officio Slerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 4, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of
of Bake~field, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the Council of the City
the City
Hall at eight o'clock P. M. September 4, 1956.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer,
Absent: Croes
Invocation was given by the Reverend Noel N. Vote,
of Christian Education of the First Congregational Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 27,
approved as presented.
Opening bids for 2 - ½ Ton
Pickup Trucks.
Trucks,
declared.
bids were
Sullivan
Director
1956 were
This being the time set to open bids for 2 !
- 2 Ton Pickup
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, the
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of
Restroom building at Saunders Park.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction
of restroom building at Saunders Park, all bids received were
publicly opened, ex~unined and declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer,
seconded by Doolin, the bids were referred to the City Manager for
study and recommendation.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1099 New
Series approving annexation of a parcel
of uninhabited territory to the City of
Bakersfield, California, designated as
College Crest, Subdivision, and providing
for the taxation of said territory to pay
the bonded indebtedness of said City.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, Ordinance No.
1099 New Series approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield, California, designated as College
Crest Subdivision, and providing for the taxation of said territory
to pay the bonded indebtedness of said City, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Bakersfield, California, September 4, 1956 2
Permission granted the Fifteenth
District Agricultural Association to
install street banner lines advertising
the Kern County Fair.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, permission
was granted the Fifteenth District Agricultural Association to
install 30 street banner lines advertising the Kern County Fair,
and request that the City participate in the cost of the decorations
was denied.
Reception of Order from the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Kern for
exemption of City of Bakersfield from
County Tax Rate for Structural Fire
Protection.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Order from
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern for exemption of the
City of Bakersfield from County Tax rate for structural fire protection,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Appointment of members of the
Bakersfield Art Commission.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the
following persons were appointed as members of the Bakersfield
Art Commission:
Bernice Jarrett
L. Judson Blanchard
Ward Clark
Earle Barrell
Carter H. Breusing
Appointment of Members of the Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, the
following members of the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations
were re-appointed for staggered terms to be determined by themselves
and confirmed by the Council:
Jack Levy
Dr. Stephen Montgomery
Harry Blair
Mrs. Mary Chambers
Harold Wadman
Warren B. Bruce
Henry H. Collins
Edwin W. Wilson
Approval of Plans for the
Improvement of Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, Plans for
the Improvement of Union Avenue were approved, subject to the exception
that Flower Street remain open.
Bakersfield, California, September 4, 1956 - 3
Problem of excess water running
on University Avenue referred to
the City Manager and Director of
Public Works.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, the
problem of excess water running on University Avenue was referred
to the City Manager and Director of Public Works with instructions
to provide temporary correction of the matter by constructing
crosswalks at Bucknell and Berkeley Streets to permit children to
cross to River Boulevard School.
City Manager instructed to study the
problem of excess water in the College
Heights area in its entirety and make
recommendation to the Council.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Manager was instructed to study the matter of excess water running
in the College Heights area in its entirety and make a recommendation
back to the Council relative to a solution of the problem.
City Manager instructed to contact
ice vending machine owners relative
to machines being inoperative.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the City
Manager was instructed to contact ice vending machine owners in
the City and call attention to the fact that at times the machines
are inoperative and request that this matter be corrected.
Reception of petition requesting
meeting on the matter of the proposed
improvement of Lakeview Avenue.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, petition
requesting that a meeting on the matter of the proposed improvement
of Lake view Avenue be called and conducted by the Director of Public
Works of the City of Bakersfield for the purpose of informing the
owners of the property of the approximate cost to said owners for
the improvement of Lakeview Avenue was ordered checked and then filed
by the City Clerk, and referred to the City Attorney for handling.
Bakersfield, California, September 4, 1956 - 4
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1100 New
Series amending Section 3.01 of Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series by changing the zoning
of that certain property on the southeast
corner of Union Avenue and Columbus Street.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, Ordinance
No. 1100 New Series amending Section 3.01 of Ordinance No. 1010 New
Series by changing the zoning of that certain property on the southeast
corner of Union Avenue and Columbus Street, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Adoption of Resolution No. 62-56
amending Resolution No. 54-52 by
extending the Parking Meter Zones.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, Resolution
No. 62-56 amending Subdivisions a, b, c, e, f, g, h, l, m, and n of
Resolution No. 54-52, by extending the parking meter zones, was
adopted by the following vote:
Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from W. E. McFadden and Lawrence
F. Lake for propePty to be used for off-
street parking purposes.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
of Acceptance
and Loretta L.
in Block 164,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
of Deed from W. E. and Mamie McFadden and Lawrence F.
Lake for Lots i to 4 inclusive, and Lets 13 to 20 inclusive,
Bakersfield, to be used for off-street parking purposes,
Schweitzer, Sullivan
Bakersfield, California, September 4, 1956 - 5
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Vouchers
Nos. 487 to 552, inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks
on the Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Adoption of Resolution No. 63-56
amending Budget Appropriation
Resolution No. 41-56.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins,
No. 63-56 amending Budget Appropriation Resolution No.
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1101
New Series amending Ordinance
No. 1030 New Series by adding a
new section thereto to be numbered
6.21.
Resolution
41-56 was
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, Ordinance
No. 1101 New Series amending Subdivision Ordinance No. 1030
Absent: Croes
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance
No. 1102 New Series prohibiting
smoking while riding in
transportation buses operated
by and within the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins,
Emergency Ordinance No. 1102 New Series prohibiting smoking
while riding in transportation buses operated by and within
Noes: None
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
was adopted by the following vote:
New Series by adding a new section thereto to be numbered 6.21,
290
Bakersfield, California, September 4,
the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by
the Council adjourned.
Schweitzer,
1956 - 6
MAYOR of the C~y of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTE ST:
CITY CLERK a~d Ex-Offi6io Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. September 10, 1956.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin,
Absent: Sullivan
Invocation was given by the
Pastor of the Full Gospel Tabernacle.
Minutes of meeting of September
presented.
Eveleth, Schweitzer
Reverend Wesley Paul Steelberg,
4, 1956 were approved as
Opening bids for business coupe.
This being the time set to open bids for one business
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for one 21,000
G.V.W. Truck Chassis.
This being the time set to open bids for one 21,000 G.V.W.
Truck Chassis, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for one Motor Grader.
This being the time set to open bids for one Motor Grader,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon
a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Jack Lowe for
construction of restroom building
in Saunders Park.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, bid of
Jack Lowe for construction of restroom building in Saunders Park for
a total price of $8688.00 was accepted, all other bids were rejected,
and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
coupe,
Upon a
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1956 - 2
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde, Inc.
to furnish two 1/2 ton Pickup trucks.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, bid of
Geo. Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish 2 - 1/2 ton Pickup Trucks as covered
by Proposal A and B, was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and
the Police Department was given permission to retain Unit #74, which
originally had been offered as a trade-in.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1103 New
Series approving annexation of a parcel
of uninhabited territory to the City of
Bakersfield designated as Snyder Acres
No. 2 and providing for the taxation of
said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness
of said City.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth~ Ordinance
No. 1103 New Series approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield, California, and providing for
the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness of said
City, was adopted by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Sullivan
Approval of salary increases
effective October 1, 1956.
salary
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the following
increases were approved effective October 1, 1956:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION
FROM STEP TO STEP
N. A. Gibson Engineer 5 6
J. B. Holfelder Director of Public
Works 5 6
N. F. Berry Mechanic 4 5
Additional time granted A-C Electric
Company for installation of street
lighting and traffic signals in East
and West Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, an additional
twenty working days time was granted A-C Electric Company to complete
the installation of street lighting and traffic signals in East and
West Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1956 - 3
Acceptance of resignation of
Robert E. King as a Member of the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the
resignation of Mr. Robert E. King as a Member of the Planning Commission
was accepted with regret, and the City Clerk was instructed to send a
letter to Mr. King thanking him for his services to the City.
Reception of communication from
Citizen's Committee for YES on
Proposition #5.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, communication
from the Citizen's Committee for YES on Proposition #5, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of note from Mrs. Jean
Haskell relative to paintings given
to the Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, note from
Mrs. Jean Haskell acknowledging letter from the Mayor in recognition
of certain gifts made by her to the Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery,
was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager authorized to negotiate
for the purchase of a Say-O-Disc.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Manager was authorized to negotiate for the purchase of a Say-O-Disc
for Caterpillar 112 Motor Grader.
Mayor authorized to send letter to
Mr. Frank Durkee relative to statements
made in recent issue of the Bakersfield
Californian.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the Mayor
was instructed to send a letter to Mr. Frank Durkee, Director of
Public Works, State of California, enclosing a copy of the Bakersfield
Californian newspaper issued on September 5, 1956, and requesting that
he advise the Council whether the statements in an article appearing in
the newspaper were made by him or anyone in bis organization.
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Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1956 - 4
Adoption of Resolution No. 64-56
of annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as Benton Park No. 2, and
setting date of hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 64-56 of annexation of uninhabited territory designated as Benton
Park No. 2 and setting October 15, 1956 as the date for hearing on this
matter before the Council, was adopted by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Sullivan
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by EYeleth, seconded by Croes, Vouchers Nos. 553
to 606 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and
the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America
to cover the respective amounts.
Agreement with John N. Malters for
connection to Bakersfield Sewerage
System referred to the City Manager
for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, agreement with
John N. Malters to connect residence at 118 Cedar Street to Bakersfield
Sewerage Syste, was referred to the
recommendation.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins,
Council adjourned.
City Manager for study and
seconded by Croes, the
MAYOI~ of the C't~ of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 17, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'¢lcok P. M. September 17, 1956.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Boolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: Croes
Invocation was given by the Reverend Glenn D. Puder, Pastor
of the First Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 10, 1956
were approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Three-Way
Chevrolet Company to furnish
one Business Coupe.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, bid of
Three-Way Chevrolet to furnish one 1956 six cylinder Model 1512 Business
a net price of $1,33S.01, was accepted, and all other bids were
Coupe for
rejected.
Garage to
price
Bevis
Grader for a net price of $12,340.95 was accepted,
Acceptance of bid of Southern Garage
to furnish 21,000 G.V.W. q~ruck Chassis.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, bid of Southern
furnish a White No. 3016 21,000 G.V.W. Truck Chassis for a net
of $4897.15 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Brown-Bevis
Industrial Equipment Company to
furnish one Motor Grader.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by EVeleth, bid of Brown-
Industrial Equipment Company to furnish a Gallion No. 450 Motor
and all other bids
were rejected.
Adoption of Resolution No. 65-56 of
the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, ordering the
work in the matter of the construction
of curbs and gutters and other improvements
on Bank Street, L Street and N Street,
within Public Improvement District No. 724.
The
fixed for the
described in Resolution of Intention No.
City Clerk reported that this was the time and place
hearing of protests and objections against the work, as
724, in the matter of the
Bakersfield, California, September 17, 1956 - 2
construction of curbs and gutters and other improvements on Bank Street,
L Street and N Street within Public Improvement District No. 724.
The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of
the publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of notices
of the adoption of said resolution, and of the posting of the Notice
of Improvement as required by law, had been made and are on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor then inquired of the City Clerk if any written
protests or objections against the work or the district had been filed
with her in said matter and the City Clerk reported that none had
been so filed.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place
set for the hearing of protests or objections against the work or the
assessment district and explained that although the law provided that
if there were any objections thereto, written notice had to be filed
prior to this hearing, the City Council would be willing to hear from
anyone present who desired to be heard in said matter.
After the said hearing on Resolution of Intention No. 724,
upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, Resolution No. 65-56
of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, ordering
work in the matter of the construction of curbs and gutters and other
improvements on Bank Street, L Street and N Street within Public
Improvement District No. 724, in said City, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Adoption of Resolution No. 66-56 of
the City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, determining the General Prevail-
ing wage rates applicable to the matter of the
construction of curbs and gutters on Bank
Street, L Street and N Street, within Public
Improvement District No. 724.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
Bakersfield, California, September 17,
1956 - 3
No. 66-56 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
determining the general prevailing wage rates applicable to the matter
of the construction of curbs and gutters on Bank Street, L Street and
N Street, within Public Improvement District No. 724, was adopted by
Schweitzer,
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Sullivan
Reception of communication from Mrs.
F. W. Hort thanking the Council for
providing bus service to the community.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, communication
from Mrs. F. W. Hort thanking the Council for providing such excellent
bus service to the community, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communications from the
Downtown Business Ass'ri. Inc. and
the Department of Christian Education of
the First Methodist Church commending the
Council for taking over the operation of
the Municipal Transit System.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, communications
from the Downtown Business Ass'n. Inc. and the Department of Christian
Education of the First Methodist Church commending the Council for
taking over the operation of the Municipal Transit System, were
received and ordered placed on file.
Date of hearing set on appeal of
George T. Long, Sr. and residents in
the area of 2815 Dracena Street to
decision of the Planning Commission
granting a conditional Use Permit
subject to certain dedications.
A communication from George T. Long, Sr. and a petition from
residents of the area wherein George T. Long, Sr. has requested a
Conditional Use Permit, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission
granting a conditional use permit of an R-1 (One-family Dwelling) zone
to permit the construction of three single-family dwellings on that
property located to the rear of said 2815 I)racena Street, subject to
certain dedications required by said Planning Commission as a preliminary
prerequisite to the granting of such permit were read, and upon a
motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, date of October 8, 1956 was fixed
for hearing on this matter before the Council.
Bakersfield, California, September 17, 1956 - 4
Reception of report from Kern County
Economic Council relative to Bradley-
Burns Uniform Sales Tax Act.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, report from
the Kern County Economic Council enclosing all of the information
concerning the Bradley-Burns Uniform Sales Tax Act that has been made
available through August, 1956, was received and ordered placed on file,
and the City Clerk was instructed to furnish each member of the Council
with a copy of same.
Date of hearing set on appeal of
Jane R. Munden to decision of the
Planning Commission denying her
application for a variance.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, date of
October 8, 1956 was set for hearing before the Council on appeal of
Jane R. Munden to decision of the Planning ComJnission denying her
application for a variance of an R-1 Zone (One-Family Dwelling) Zone
to permit the construction of an additional one-family dwelling on
that property designated as 2131 First Street.
Reception of communication from Santa
Fe Equipment Company, Inc. ~elative to
bid made on Motor Grader.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer,
communication from Santa Fe Equipment Co., Inc. requesting that the City
favor them with order for 75 H. P. Motor Grader, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of copy of Mayor's letter
to Mr. Frank B. Durkee, Director of
Public Works.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, copy of
Mayor's recent communication to Mr. Frank Durkee relative to statements
alleged to have been made by Mr. Durkee in local newspaper, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, September 17, 1956 - 5
Reception of letter from Mr.
Howard H. Fifield and petition from
certain property holders objecting
to proposed east-west freeway location.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, letter
from Mr. Howard H. Fifield and petition signed by 13 interested
property holders objecting to the location of the east-west freeway,
as published in the Bakersfield, Californian dated September 15, 1956,
were received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of invitation from parish
of our Lady of Guadalupe to attend
Silver Jubilee Celebration.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, invitation
from the parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe to attend Silver Jubilee
celebration was received and ordered placed on file.
City Clerk instructed to send a telegram
to Mr. W. L. Welch, District Engineer,
Department of Public Works, Division of
Highways, requesting that State public
meeting on the proposed east-west freeway
be deferred.
At this time, interested property owners in the audience were
given an opportunity to express their protests and disapproval of
the east-west freeway proposed to cut diagonally across the Alta
Vista Tract and the Bernard Addition. After all interested persons
had been heard and due consideration had been given to all arguments
presented, upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, the
City Clerk was instructed to send a telegram to Mr. W. L. Welch,
District Engineer, Department of Public Works, Division of Highways,
advising him that the Council will not consent to any diagonal through
Alta Vista Tract or the Bernard Addition and requesting that any
state public meeting on the East-Side freeway be deferred until the
Council of the City of Bakersfield and the Supervisors of the County
of Kern are in accord as to a route which will be on established
streets and not bisect.any residential area. Mayor Carnakis was
directed to follow up the telegram with a telephone call to Mr. Welch
and explain the Council's position in this matter to him.
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Bakersfield, California, September 17, 1956 - 6
Director of Public Works instructed
to notify property owners of meeting to be
held to discuss the legal problems in
the proposed widening and improving of
Lakeview Avenue between 10th Street and the
McKittrick Branch of the Southern Pacific
Railway.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, the Director
of Public Works was instructed to ~otify the property owners involved
of a meeting to be held at 7:30 P. M., October 3, 1956, in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall, at which time they will have the
9pportunity of hearing the basic facts and to voice questions to the
parties who have knowledge of the various problems involved in the
proposed widening and improving of Lakeview Avenue between lOth
Street and the McKittrick Branch of the Southern Pacific Railway.
Approval of Agreement with John N.
Malters for connection of residence
at ll8 Cedar Street to the Bakersfield
Sewerage System. City Manager instructed
to make survey relative to increasing
charges for sewer connections.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by I~)olin, agreement with
John N. Malters for connection of residence at ll8 Cedar Street to
the Bakersfield Sewerage System was approved, and the City Engineer was
authorized to sign same on behalf of the City. The City Manager was
instructed to make a survey relative to increasing the charges to be
made for sewer connections.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for car for
Chief of the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, the
Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for a car for
the Chief of the Fire Department.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Vouchers
Nos. 607 to 718, inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were
allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the
Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Bakersfield, California, September 17,
Approval of Agreement with the
Kern County Union High School
District for transportation of
pupils to Edwards Air Force Base.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, Agreement
with the Kern County Union High School District for the transportation
of pupils to and from Edwards Air Force Base for a field trip on
September 22, 1956, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
same on behalf of the City.
City Clerk instructed to contact
Bakersfield Californian for
information relative to Council
statements made to that paper.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City
Clerk was instructed to direct a letter to the Bakersfield Californian
requesting that she be furnished with the name of the proper person
in thatorganization through whom statements made by the members of
the Council are to be cleared.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the
Council adjourned.
YOR of the City of Bakersfierd,
ATTEST:
CITY ICLERK and~Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
1956 - 7
Calif.
3O2
Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight
Present:
Absent:
o'clock P. M. September 24, 1956.
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Carnakis
Invocation was given by the Reverend Della Shutts, Minister
of the First Unity Temple.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, 1956 were
approved as presented.
Councilman Sullivan appointed
Mayor Pot-rem.
Due to the absence of Mayor Carnakis, upon a motion by
Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, Councilman Sullivan was
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1104 New
Series approving annexation of a parcel
of uninhabited territory to the City of
Bakersfield, California, designated as
Real Acres No. 2, and providing for the
taxation or said territory to pay the
bonded indebtedness of said City.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a
Mayor Pro-tem.
motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, Ordinance No. 1104 New
appointed
Series approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory designated as
Real Acres No. 2 and providing for the taxation of said territory to
pay the bonded indebtedness of said City, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Reception of communication from
Fifteenth District Agricultural
Association regarding reserved seats
for the Council for Kern ~unty Fair.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, communication
from the Fifteenth District Agricultural Association advising the members
of the Council that a box had been reserved for them for the Kern County
Fair, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1956
Reception of Special Notice from
Water Association of Kern ~unty
advising of hearings on California
Water Plan.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Special Notice
from Water Association of Kern fbunty advising of hearings to be held in
Bakersfield on the California Water Plan, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Reception of report from State Board
of Equalization on September distributions
and total distributions to date of Local
Sales Taxes.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, report from
the State Board of Equalization on September distributions and total
distributions to date of local sales taxes to 71 cities and 7 counties
contracting with the State Board of Equalization for administration of
local tax ordinances, was recef, ved and ordered placed on file.
Doc~nent relative to illegality of
election held on June 5, 1956 for Mayor
as presented by Mr. Hugh Sill, referred
to the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, document
presented to the Council by Mr. Hill relative to the illegality
of June 5, 1956 election for Mayor resulting from the office being
non-existent and the lack of statutory or Charter authority for calling
or holding the election, was received and referred to the City Attorney.
Councilman Collins voted in the negative on this motion.
Reception of City Auditor's Financial
Report for August, 1956.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the
City Auditor's Financial Report for August, 1956, was received and
ordered placed on file, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
City Manager instructed to prepare
estimate of cost of constructing a
storm drain from River Boulevard to
the outlet of the Bakersfield College
Storm Drain.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the City
Manager was instructed to prepare an estimate of the cost of constructing
a storm drain from River Boulevard to the outlet of the Bakersfield
College storm drain in order to alleviate the excess water condition
in the College Heights area.
Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1956 - 3
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for Motorcycles
and Cars for the Police Department.
Upon a motion by Sehweitzer, seconded by Collins, the
Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 6 - 1957
Model Solo Motorcycles and 7 - 1957 Model Police and Taxicab Service
Package 4 Door Sedans for the Police Department.
Approval of Plans and Specifications
and Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for certain additions
to the Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Plans and
Specifications were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to
advertise for bids for certain additions to the Cunningham Memorial Art
Gallery. Prevailing rate of wages applicable to this work was also
approved at this time.
Approval of Master Street Lighting
Plan for Tracts 1795, 1796 and 1797,
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Master Street
Lighting Plan for Tracts 1795, 1796 and 1797, as prepared by the Pacific
Gas and Electric Company, was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Vouchers Nos.
720 to 771 inclusive, as audited by the Finance C~mmittee were approved,
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of
America to cover the respective amounts.
City Auditor authorized to issue
check to cover registration fees
of City officials attending League
of California Cities Conference in
Los Angeles October 28-31.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue a check covering registration fees of the City
officials planning to attend the 58th Annual Conference of the League of
california Cities to be held in Los Angeles October 28-31.
Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1956 ~
City Manager authorized to sign
revised contract with Firestone Rubber
Company for the leasing of tires for
municipally operated buses.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the City
Manager was authorized to sign a revised contract with the Firestone
Rubber Company for the leasing of the tires used on municipally
operated buses, said contract to terminate on April 1, 1957.
Mr. Gunn, City Manager, wished the record to show that he
had received a report from Mr, Louis Brandt bringing up to date his
appraisal of the George Haberfelde property on 18th Street, Mr. Brandt
having advised that there was no reason to change his former appraisal
on this property of $66,000.00.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the~City of Bakersfield,
California
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK a~d Ex-OffiCio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, October l, 1956
Minutes of the
Bakersfield, California,
at eight o'clock P.
Present: Carnakis,
Absent: None
regular meeting of the Council of the City of
held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
M. October 1, 1956.
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Invocation was given by the Reverend John Whiteneck, Pastor
of the First Congregational Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 24, 1956
were approved as presented.
Opening bids for 20 cubic yard
Dump Body Refuse Truck.
This being the time set to open bids for a 20 cubic yard
Dump Body Refuse Truck, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer,
the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for l½ ton
Flat Rack Truck.
This being the time set to open bids for l½ Ton Flat Rack
Truck, all bids received were publicly opene~, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 19,000 G.V.W.
Truck Chassis.
This being the time set to open bids for 19,000 G.V.W. Truck
Chassis, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of curbs
and gutters along the north and south
side of Bank Street between L and N Street -
Public Improvement District No. 724.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
curbs and gutters along the north and south side of Bank Street between
L and N Street, under Public Improvement District No. 724, all
bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the bids were referred to the
City Manager £or study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, October 1, 1956 - 2
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1105 New
Series approving annexation of a parcel
of uninhabited territory to the City of
Bakersfield, California, designated as
Union Avenue No. l, and providing for the
taxation of said territory to pay the
bonded i~debtedness of said City.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Ordinance No. 1105 New Series approving
annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield,
California, designated as Union Avenue No. 1, and providing for the
taxation of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness of said City,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of telegram from ~ T. McCoy,
State Highway Engineer, advising the
Council of the California Highway
Commission's intention to consider the
adoption of a freeway routing in Kern
County.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, telegram
from Mr. G. T. McCoy, State Highway Engineev, advising the Council of the
California Highway Commission's intention to consider the adoption of a
freeway routing in Kern County between 2.8 miles south of McKittrick
Road and Minkler Spur, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from the
Kiwanis Club thanking the Council for
cooperation received during Kids Day at
Edwards Air Force Base.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
the Kiwanis Club thanking the Council and the Recreation Department
for the cooperation given their organization during the Kids Day
activities at Edwards Air Force t~se on September 22, 1956, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of letter from Kern Philharmonic
Society requesting the Council to
proclaim month of October as Kern
Philharmonic Month.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, communication
from Kern Philharmonic Society requesting the Council to proclaim month
Bakersfield, California, October 1, 1956 - 3
of October as "Kern Philharmonic Month" was received and ordered
placed on file, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the
proclamation for the signature of the Mayor.
Mayor authorized to attend meeting
in San Francisco during "Valley Days?
City Auditor authorized to issue check
to cover plane fare.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, Mayor
Carnakis was authorized to accept invitation of Mayor George Christopher
to attend a meeting in his office in San Francisco on Thursday,
October 4, 1956, during "Valley Days" celebration, and the City
Auditor was authorized to issue check to cover the plane fare.
Reception of communication from Mr.
Frank B. Durkee, State Director of Public
Works, regarding press reports in respect
to the deletion by the California Highway
Commission from budget of funds for
Bakersfield area.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, communication
from Mr. Frank B. Durkee, State Director of Public Works, regarding
press reports in respect to the deletion by the California Highway
Commission of a major apportionment from the 1956-57 budget for
State Highway right-of-way acquisition in the Bakersfield area, was
received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to communicate
with the County Counsel relative to
sewer rental due the City from the 34th
Street Housing Project.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Attorney was instructed to communicate with the County Counsel
requesting that before a final settlement is made with the Federal
Government relative to the closing of the 34th Street Housing Project,
an effort be made to collect the amount which is owing to the City
for sewer rental prior to May, 1952.
Bakersfield, California, October 1, 1956 - 4
City Manager instructed to communicate
with Mr. Ray J. Fanucchi relative to
Council's policy regarding sewer
connections.
A request from Ray J. Fanucchi for permission to connect
a residence at 2351 Wilson Road to the City Sewer was read, and upon
a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the communieation was
received and ordered placed on file, and referred to the City Manager
with instructions to inform Mr. Fanucchi of the Council's policy
relative to sewer connections.
Reception of brochure from Kenney
and Cullimore, architects.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan,
brochure from Kenney and Cullimore, architects, describing activities
and services of their firm, was received and ordered placed on file.
Council re-affirms its policy as
contained in Resolution No. 80-55
adopted November 28, 1955, that no portion
of the sales or use taxes collected within
the City should be paid over to the County
of Kern.
It was moved by Councilman Croes, seconded by Councilman
Eveleth, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance
which would provide for a nine-tenths of one percent Sales Tax in
the City of Bakersfield and an~reement with the State Board of
Equalization for the collection of this tax.
Substitute motion made by Councilman Schweitzer, seconded
by Councilman Sullivan, that the Council re-affirm its policy as
contained in Resolution No. 80-55 adopted November 28, 1955, that no
portion of the sales or use taxes collected within the City should be
paid over to the County of Kern and that the County Board of Supervisors
pass a 1% Sales Tax Ordinance without further delay, carried by the
following called vote:
Ayes: Collins, Doolin,
Noes: Carnakis, Croes,
Absent: None
Schweitzer, Sullivan
Eveleth
Bakersfield, California, October
1, 1956
City Attorney authorized to employ
counsel if suit is brought to challenge
the legality of election held for office
of Mayor on June 5, 1956.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the City
Attorney was authorized to employ counsel, if necessary, in the event
suit in brought to challenge the legality of the election for the
office of Mayor held on June 5, 1956. Councilman Croes abstained
from voting on this motion.
Approval of Mayor's appointment of
Vernon W. Munn as Member of the Planning
Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor's
appointment of Vernon W. Munn as Member of the Planning Coramission,
to fill vacancy existing due to the resignation of Robert King, was
Confirmation of terms of members
of the Board of Charity Appeals
and Solicitations.
In accordance with Ordinance No. 1096 New Series, upon a
approved.
motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the Council designated the
following terms for the members of the Board of Charity
Solicitations:
Four year period
Three year period One
Rev. H. H. Collins
Harry Blair
Appeals and
year period
Warren B. Bruce
Dr. Stephen Montgomery
Mrs. Mary Chambers
Edwin W. Wilson
Jack Levy
Jack Levy was selected by the members of the Board to act
as Chairman.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1106 New
Series amending Section 5 of Ordinance
No. 944 New Series, regulating the
operation of parking meters in off-street
parking zones, and repealing Ordinance
No. 990 New Series.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, Ordinance
No. 1106 New Series amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 944 New Series
Bakersfield, California, October 1, 1956 - 6
regulating the operation of parking meters in off-street parking zones,
and repealing Ordinance No. 990 New Series, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
· Ayes: Carnakis, Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Croes, Doolin,
Nos ·
E~eleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, Vouchers
772 to 830 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were
approved, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the
Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Adoption of Resolution No. 67-56
amending Budget Appropriation
No. 41-56.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 67-56 amending Budget Appropriation Resolution No. 41-56,
was adopted by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Matter of amendment to contract of
J. M. McFadden, Manager and Consultant
of the Municipal Transit System,
referred to the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, the
matter of amendment to the contract of J. M. McFadden, Manager and
Consultant of the Municipal Transit System, to provide for
employment on a full time basis, was referred to the City Attorney
for study.
Approval of recommended changes
in schedules and extensions in
the bus routes.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, recommendations
relative to changes in schedules
and extensions in bus routes, as
Bakersfield, California, October 1, 1956 - 7
submitted by the City Manager, were approved, with the understanding
that these are the last changes which will be made until the election
is held in March, 1957, on the acquisition of the transit system
by the City.
City Manager instructed to prepare
questionnaire as requested by Joint
Interim Committee on transportation
problems.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, the City
Manager was instructed to prepare questionnaire as requested by the
Joint Interim Committee on Transportation Problems, and include in same
an estimate of the amount necessary to correct State Highways deficiencies
within the City of Bakersfield.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the
Council adjourned.
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California
ATTEST: ~
CITY CLE.R~ and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
813
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 19~6
at eight o'clock P.
Present: Carnakis,
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
M. October 8, 1956.
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Invocation was given by the Reverend Lowell Fairley, Assistant
Minister of the First Baptist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 1,
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Ed Fant
Buick for 4 - Door Sedan.
This being the time set to open bids for a 4
1956 were
- door Sedan
for the Fire Chief, bid of Ed Fant Buick was publicly opened, examined
and declared, this being the only bid received. Upon a motion by
Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, bid of Ed Fant Buick to furnish 1956
Buick Century 4 - Door Sedan for a net price of $2394.30 was accepted.
Opening bids for 7 - Police and Taxicab
Service Package 4 - Door Sedans.
This being the time set to open bids for 7 - Police and
Taxicab Service Package 4 - Door Sedans, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by
Doolin, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Ross J. Wooten
to furnish 6 - Solo Motorcycles.
This being the time set to open bids for 6 - Solo Motorcycles
for the Police Department, bid of Ross J. Wooten was publicly opened,
examined and declared, this being the only bid received. Upon a motion
by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, bid of Ross J. Wooten to furnish
6 - Solo Motorcycles for a net price of $6,302.00 was accepted.
Opening bids for addition to
Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery.
This being the time set to open bids for addition to the
Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes,
the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1956 - 2
Acceptance of bid of Southern Garage
for 20 cubic yard Dump Body Refuse
Truck.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Southern
Garage to furnish 20 cubic yard White Model 3015 WLB Dump Body Refuse
Truck for a net price of $8,072.93 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Three-Way Chevrolet
Company to furnish 1½ Ton Flat Rack
Truck.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, bid of Three-Way
Chevrolet Company to furnish 1957 Chevrolet Model 6403 1½ Ton Flat
Rack Truck with 24" Headboard, for a net price of $2,627.91 was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Rejection of bids for 19,000 G.V.W.
Truck Chassis and Purchasing Agent
authorized to re-advertise for this
equipment.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, all bids for
19,000 G.V.W. Truck Chassis were rejected on the basis of error in the
specifications, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to re-advertise
for this equipment.
Adoption of Resolution No. 68-56
awarding the contract for the doing
of the work in the matter of the
construction of curbs and gutters and
other improvements on Bank Street, L
Street and N Street, within Public
Improvement District No. 724.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, Resolution No.
68-56 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, awarding
the contract for the doing of the work in the matter of the construction
of curbs and gutters and other improvements on Bank Street, L Street and
N Street, within Public Improvement District No. 724, to Mowcon Company
for $3,182.30, and rejecting all other bids, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1956
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution denying appeal of Jane
Munden for a variance of zoning
ordinance affecting that certain property
designated as 2131 First Street. Planning
Commission instructed to institute
proceedings to rezone entire block.
This was the time set for hearing on appeal of Jane Munden
to decision of the Planning Commission denying application for a variance
of the zoning ordinance to permit the construction of an additional
one-family dwelling on that property designated as 2131 First Street. The
City Clerk reported that no protests or objections had been filed in her
office. All interested persons present were given an opportunity to
be heard on this matter. After due consideration of the arguments
presented, upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution upholding the decision
of the Planning Commission and denying the appeal, and the Planning
Commission was instructed to institute proceedings to rezone the entire
block, designated asll of Lots 8, 9, 10, ll and 12, in Block ll,
Goode Tract, as an R-2 Zone.
Hearing continued one week on appeal
of George T. Long and residents of the
area, to decision of the Planning Commission
granting a Conditional Use Permit of an R-1
zone to permit the construction of three
single family dwellings on that property
located to the rear of 2815 Dracena Street,
subject to certain dedications, for further study by the
Council.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of George T.
Long, Sr. and the residents of the area, to the decision of the Planning
Commission granting a Conditional Use Permit to George T. Long, Sr. to
permit the construction of three single-family dwellings on that property
located to the rear of 2815 Dracena Street, subject to certain dedications,
all interested persons present were given an opportunity to be heard.
After considerable discussion, upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by
Doolin, the hearing was continued for one week for further study of the
matter by the Council.
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Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1956 - 4
City Attorney instructed to prepare
an ordinance in conformance with the
Bradley-Burns Uniform Sales Tax Act,
providing for the collection of a sales tax
of ninety-five one hundredths of one
percent in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, the City
was instructed to prepare an ordinance,~in conformance with the
Bradley-Burns Uniform Sales Tax Act, providing for the collection of
a sales tax at the rate of ninety-five one hundredths of one percent
of the gross sales in the City of Bakersfield, by the following vote:
Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Failure of motion to hold public
meeting with members of the Board of
Supervisors to discuss the sales tax
matter.
It was moved by Croes, secom~d by Eveleth, the invitation
from Supervisor John Holt to the Council to meet publicly with the
members of the Board of Supervisors to discuss the sales tax matter,
be accepted. The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth
Doolin, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: Collins,
Absent: None
Letter ordered sent to Mr. G. T.
McCoy requesting that a public hearing
on the relocation of U. S. Highway 99
be deferred until after the first of the
year to enable the Council to make certain
studies.
A communication from Mr. G. T. McCoy, State Highway Engineer,
advising that the California Highway Commission has before it for
consideration the matter of the relocation and improvement as a freeway
of a portion of State Highway Road between 2.8 miles south of McKittrick
Road and Minkler Spur and requesting that the Council inform the
Commission whether in its opinion a public hearing in this matter is
necessary, was read.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes,
was ordered sent to Mr. McCoy stating that the Council is
resolution waiving a public hearing, however,
a letter
not passing a
that it will require a
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Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1956 - 5
public hearing and desires that such a hearing be deferred until after
the first of the year for the following reasons:
The Greater Separation of Grade District of Bakersfield
is negotiating with the Santa Fe Railroad for the relocation
and removal of their trackage from West Bakersfield to a
joint operation over the trackage of the Southern Pacific
Company, with the edea of using the abandoned right of way
as a route for an East-West Freeway for Highways 466 and 178.
It is the intention of the City and the County to assist
the District in the accomplishment of this project and to en-
list the assistance of the State Highway Department in this
project, as it will affect the general freeway planning of
the State of routes in the vicinity of Bakersfield, and there-
fore should be given top priority
Prior to a hearing by the Highway Commission on the
relocation of U. S. Highway 99, the City desires to make
an economic study on the impact of such a change on the
community values and have such facts available for
presentation at the public hearing·
It is recognized that the proposed location bisects
residential areas within the City on both sides of Oak
Street which have been zoned and occupied as residential
area. The proposed route will be used by numerous diesel
trucks which will be detrimental and disturbing to the
welfare and comfort of the people who reside in this
vicinity.
It is the desire of the City Council to make a complete
study of the effect of relocation on the people in this
area of the recommended route and to propose an alternate
route which will not adversely affect people in residential
areas.
Reception of communication from
Mr. G. T. McCoy, State Highway
Engineer, relative to the relocation
of U. S. Highway 99.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, communication
from Mr. G. T. McCoy, State Highway Engineer, relative to the
relocation of U. S. Highway 99, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to make a study
and estimate of the cost to alleviate
water and drainage problem on Irene Street·
A petition signed by twenty-four Irene Street property owners
calling the attention of the Council to the drainage problem existing
on Irene Street, especially during flood conditions, was read, and upon a
motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the petition was received and
ordered placed on file, and the City Manager was instructed to make a
study and estimate of the cost of correcting this matter, and investigate
31.8
Bakersfield, Cali£ornia, October 8, 1956 - 6
the cause o£ the apparent diversion of the water from Baker, Merton
and Bernard Streets to Irene Street. Councilman Sullivan offered the
suggestion that perhaps the construction of a large catch basin at
Thelma Street and the running of two conduits on either side of the
street would solve the drainage situation on Irene Street.
Adoption of Resolution No. 69-56
authorizing the employment of
the firm of O'Melveny & Myers,
attorneys.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution
No. 69-56 authorizing the employment of the firm of O'Melveny & Myers
as attorneys to be associated with the City Attorney in representing
the City of Bakersfield, the members of the City Council and officers
of the City, in that certain action entitled Jake Vanderlei vs. City of
Bakersfield, et al, was adopted by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of communication from Mr.
Earl M. Delaney relative to drainage
problem at 19th and Beech Streets.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, communication
from Mr. Earl M. Delaney calling the attention of the Council to the fact
that as yet nothing has beendone to correct the drainage problem at
19th and Beech Streets, was received and ordered placed on file. Mr.
Gunn assured the Council that remedial action will be ~ken at once, with
a report on the progress of the work to be made to the Council at the
next meeting.
Reception of communication from Mrs.
Edna Little relative to money collected
for recreational purposes.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, communication
from Mrs. Edna Little requesting the Council to utilize a sum of money
she had previously collected for recreational purposes for some youth
organization, was received and ordered placed on file, and the matter
was turned over to the Board of Charity ~ppeals and Solicitation for
handling.
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1956 - 7
Approval of salary increases
effective November 1, 1956.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the following
salary increases were approved, effective November 1, 1956:
Name Classification From Step To Step
Hattie Foster Boo~eeping Machine Operator 3 4
P. M. Hopkins Hoseman 3 4
A. H. Pouliot Sergeant 4 5
Paul Bradford Plainclothes Patrolman Grade I 5 6
John Harrison " " " " 5 6
Date fixed for hearing before the
Council on application of Sill Properties,
Inc. to change the zoning boundaries of that
certain property on the northwest and
southeast corners of Niles Street and Alta
Vista Drive.
A memorandum from the Planning Commission recommending
denial of application of the Sill Properties, Inc. to change the zoning
boundaries of that certain property on the north west and southeast corners
of Niles Street and Alta Vista Drive from an R-2 (Two Family Dwelling)
Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone, was read, and upon a motion
by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, November 5, 1956, at eight o'clock
P. M. was the date fixed for hearing on this matter before the Council.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of Intention ordering the
vacation of alley running east from "S"
Street in Block 384, Bakersfield.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention ordering the vacation
of the alley running east from "S" ~reet in Block 384, on the condition
that the entire alley be reserved as an easement and that there be no
buildings or structures placed over or on said easement at any time.
Approval of specifications and
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for drilling of
16" Rotary Gravel Evenlope Well in
South Park.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, specifications were
approved and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids
for the drilling of a 16" Rotary Gravel Envelope Well in South Park.
Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1956 - 8
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for a 30 Horse
Power Turbine Pump for well in
South Park.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for a 30 Horse Power Turbine
Pump for well in South Park.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Vouchers Nos.
831 to 915 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed,
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue cheeks on the Bank of
America to cover the respective amounts.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Deed from Lola R. Horn - addition to
Weill Park.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed from Lola R. Horn for
together with all reversionary rights to
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
the south 50 feet of Block 22,
26th Street, of Homaker Park,
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$3200.00 for purchase of Lola R. Horn
property.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $3200.00 from Account No. 11-010-60
to Account No. 25-579-91, amount necessary to complete purchase
price of Lola R. Horn property, addition to Weill Park.
City Auditor authorized to issue
check to cover purchase price of
Lola R. Horn property.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue a check in amount of $10,019.25 to
cover the purchase price of the Lola R. Horn property.
Bakersfield, 0~lifornia, October 8, 1956 - 9
Encroachment Permit granted Goldie
Rich of the Mission Hotel.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, permit was
granted Goldie Rich for encroachment of two iron polies in sidewalk about
three feet from face of the curb to support canopy at entrance of Mission
Hotel on 1822 M ~reet.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
necessary funds to purchase car for
Fire Chief.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $2400.00'from Accou~ No. 11-010-60
to Account No. 25-412-72, to provide funds for the purchase of Buick
car for Fire Chief.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to existing contract with
J. M. McFadden for his employment
as Manager and ComsUltaat of the
Municipal Transit System on full time
basis.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to existing contract
with J. M. McFadden, to provide for his employment on a full time basis
as Manager and Consultant of the Municipal Transit System, at a salary
of $845.00 per month, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the Council
adjourned.
Czlifornia
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, October 15, 1956
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P. M. October 15, 1956.
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Victor Mitchell, Director
of Religious Education of the First Christian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 8, 1956 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Three-Way
Chevrolet for Police Cars.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, bid of
Three-Way Chevrolet to furnish seven 1957 Model 1503 Chevrolet VS
Police Four Door Sedans for a total price of $10,891.93 was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Frank Johnson
for addition to Cunningham Memorial
Art Gallery.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, bid of Frank
Johnson for addition to Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery for a net price
of $5,888.00 was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the
Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1107 New
Series approving annexation of a parcel
of uninhabited territory to the City of
Bakersfield designated as Benton Park
No. 2, and providing for the taxation of
said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness
of said City.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, Ordinance No.
1107 New Series approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory
to the City of Bakersfield, Cali£ornia, designated as Benton Park No. 2,
and providing for the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded
indebtedness of said City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, October 15, 1956 - 2
Reception of invitation from St.
George Greek Orthodox Church to attend
dedication ceremonies on October 21,
1956.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, communication
from the St. George Greek Orthodox Church inviting the members of the
Council to attend the dedication ceremonies of church building located
at 401Truxtun Avenue on October 21, 1956, was received and ordered
placed on file, and the City Clerk was instructed to inform them that
a representative from the Council will be present at the ceremony.
Reception of communication from Mr. John L.
Compton, superintendent of schools, protesting
any further annexations of territory to the
Bakersfield City School District.
A communication from Mr. John L. Compton, superintendent of
schools, expressing opposition of the Board of Education to any
further annexation of territories to the Bakersfield City School
District, was read, and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin,
the City Clerk was directed to reply to Mr. Compton's letter and inform
him that prior to any future annexation of territory which involves
a school district change, the matter will first be referred to the
Bakersfield City School District by the City Planning Commission
for consideration.
Reception of letter and memorandum
relative to release of statements by
members of the Council to the Bakersfield
Californian.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, copy of
City Clerk's letter to the Bakersfield Californian requesting the
name of the person to whom the members of the City Council should release
press statements and a memerandum of Mr. Walter Kane's verbal reply
to same, were received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of thank-you note from
Fifteenth District Agricultural
Association.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, thank-you note
from Mr. Ed Clendenned, Secretary-Manager of the Kern County Fair,
conveying appreciation to the Council for many courtesies extended
during the week of the 1956 Kern County Fair, was received and
ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, ~lifornia, October 15, 1956 - 3
Reception of letter to Mrs. Edna Little
acknowledging receipt of gift for youth
work.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, copy of letter
sent by the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations to Mrs. Edna
Little informing her that her gift to some youth organization in the
City would be turned over to ~he St. Pauls Mission, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of bulletin from the State
Board of Equalization on distribution
of locally-imposed sales and use taxes
administered by the State Board.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, bulletin
dated October 15, 1956 released by the State Board of Equalization
reporting relative to the distribution to counties and cities of locally-
imposed sales and use taxes administered by the State Board, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Change Order No. 2 to
A-C Electric Company for installation of
street lights and traffic signals in
East and West Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, Change Order
No. 2 granting an extension of 45 days time to the A-C Electric Company
to complete the installation of street lights and traffic
East and West Bakersfield was approved, and the Mayor was
City Auditor authorized to make
refund to Beachler and St. Clair for
unused Building Permit.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue a check covering refund in amount of
$30.00 to Beachler and St. Clair for unused Building Permit No. B 3180.
Reception of letter from Greater
Bakersfield Separation of Grade
District inviting the Council to
attend special meeting to discuss the
relocation of a portion of the A. T. &
S. F. Railway Company tracks.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, letter from
the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District inviting the Council
to attend a special meeting of the District on Thursday, October 18, 1956,
signals in
authorized to sign.
Bakersfield, ~alifornia, October 15, 1956 - 4
to discuss the matter of the relocation of that portion of the A. T. & S. F.
Railway Company tracks which are located in the Metropolitan Area of
Bakersfield, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of City Auditor's report
for September, 1956.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor's
report for September, 1956 was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of salary increase
effective October 1, 1956.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, salary increase
for Hazel Guillory, Intermediate Typist Clerk, from Step 3 to Step 4,
was approved, to be effective October 1, 1956.
City Auditor authorized to increase
Petty Cash Fund for Municipal Transit
System office.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, the City Auditor
was authorized to increase Petty Cash Fund in Municipal Transit System
office to $50.00.
City Auditor authorized to issue check
to cover plane fare to League of California
Cities Conference for Mr. James Shurley,
Member of the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue a check to cover the plane of Mr. James
Shurley, Member of the Planning Commission, to attend League of California
Cities Conference in Los Angeles.
Date of January 16, 1957 fixed for
Student City Government Day in
City offices.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, arrangements
were made to hold student City Government Day on Wednesday, January 16,
1957.
City Manager instructed to direct
a letter to the Masonic Temple
regarding the pigeon problem in
that area.
In response to a complaint from Mr. John Ramage,
owner at 1906 - 18th Street, upon a motion by Schweitzer,
Croes, the City Manager was
Masonic Temple in an effort
roosting in that area.
apartment house
seconded by
instructed to direct a letter to the
to alleviate the problem of pigeons
Bakersfield, California, October 15, 1956
Matter of closing restaurant by
the Health Department referred to
the Council Health Committee for
study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the matter of
the closing of the restaurant known as "The Pantry" located at 1814 "H"
Street, was referred to the Council Health Committee for study and
recommendation.
City Clerk instructed to direct a
letter to Mr. Harold F. Wise requesting
that he forward information relative to
necessary procedural steps to obtain a
hearing before Assemblyman Dolwig's
Interim Committee on the ~reeway problem
in Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, the City Clerk
was instructed to direct a communication to Mr. Harold F. Wise,
Consultant to the Assembly Interim G~mmittee on Conservation Planning
and Public Works, requesting that he forward information relative to the
proper procedural steps to obtain the City Council a hearing before
Assemblyman Dolwig's Interim Committee before the end of the interim
session, on the freeway problem in Bakersfield.
Hearing continued for one week on
appeal of George T. Long, Sr. and
certain residents in the area, to
decision of the Planning Commission
granting him Conditional Use Permit
requiring certain dedications. The
City Manager was instructed to negotiate
with Mr. Long relative to the acquisition
of necessary property to complete north-
south alley.
This was the time set for continuation of hearing on appeal
of George T. Long, Sr. and certain residents in the area, to decision
of the Planning Commission granting a Conditional Use Permit to Mr. Long
to permit the construction of three single-family dwellings on that
property located to the rear of 2815 Draeena Street, subject to certain
conditions. All interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard.
After due consideration of all arguments presented, upon a motion by
Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the Planning Commission's decision was
upheld, with the stipulation that the City Manager enter into negotiations
with Mr. Long for the property necessary to complete the north-south
alley between Palm and Dracena Streets, west of Myrtle Street, taking
Bakersfield, California, October 15, 1956
into consideration the costs for moving any buildings
which might be incurred by Mr. Long. The hearing was
week to enable the City Manager to make his report to
outcome of the negotiations.
Action on adoption of Sales Tax
Ordinance deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the adoption of
an ordinance imposing a ninety-five one hundredths of one percent Uniform
Sales Tax in the City of Bakersfield and providing for the performance
by the State Board of Equalization of all functions incident to the
administration, operation and collection of the Sales and Use Tax, was
deferred for one week.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. ll9
denying variance to permit the construction
of an additional one-family dwelling on
that certain property designated as 2131 -
1st Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, Zoning Resolution
No. ll9 denying variance to Jane Munden to permit the construction of an
additional one-family dwelling on that certain property designated as
2131 - 1st Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, ~olin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Vouchers Nos.
916 to 1000 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were
allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the
Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned.
ATTEST:
and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the City of
seconded by Collins, the Council
MAYOR of the C~/t~ of Bakersfield,
of the Council
Bakersfield, California
and other damages
then continued for one
the Council on the
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Bakersfield, California, October 22, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. October 22, 1956.
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth,
None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 1956 were
approved as presented.
Approval of salary increases
effective November 1, 1956.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, the
salary increases were approved, effective November 1, 1956:
NAME CLASSIFICATION
Schweitzer, Sullivan
following
FROM STEP
TO STEP
Hattie Foster Bookkeeping Machine Operator 3 4
P. M. Hopkins Hoseman 3 4
A. H. Pouliot Sergeant 4 5
Larry Vincent Desk Sergeant 4 5
Paul Bradford Plainclothes Patrolman Grade I 5 6
John Harrison Plainclothes Patrolman Grade I 5 6
Robert Lomas Engineering Aide 4 5
R. G. Cooper Equipment Operator Grade III 5 6
Elmer Coadley Plant Operator Grade III 3 4
Reception of Newsletter from League
of California Cities on Uniform Sales
Tax Development.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, Newsletter from
the League of California Cities dated October 9, 1956, giving the latest
developments on the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Darrell L.
Sutton relative to proposed freeway along
Oak Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, communication
from Darrell L. Sutton relative to proposed freeway along Oak Street, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Communication from Mr. Walter L. Maas on
drainage at Truxtun Avenue and "O" Street
referred to the City Manager for study
and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communication from
Mr. Walter L. Maas calling the attention of the Council to the drainage
problem at the intersection of Truxtun Avenue and "O" Street, was
referred to the City Manager for his study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, October 2,, 1956 - 2
Approval of specifications for the
classifications of Associate Planner,
Assistant Planner, Legal Secretary and
Custodian.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, specifications
for the classifications of Associate Planner, Assistant Planner, Legal
Secretary and Custodian, as submitted by the Civil Service Board for
Miscellaneous Departments, were approved.
City Manager authorized to change plans
for storm drainage at the intersections
of Irene and Bernard with Union Avenue
to fit in with the Master Drinage Plan.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sehweitzer, the City Manage:
was authorized to revise plans for storm drainage at the intersections of
Irene and Bernard with Union Avenue as outlined in his report on the
drainage problem in College Heights, to fit in with the Master Drainage
Plan, and to cooperate with the County of Kern in carrying out the
recommendations contained in his report.
Reception of report from the City
Manager on surface drainage in College
Heights.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the report
submitted by the City Manager on surface drainage in College Heights
was received and ordered placed on file, and Mr. Gunn was authorized
to work in cooperation with the County on this drainage problem before
the next budget period.
At this time, Councilman Sullivan, as Chairman of the Council
Health Committee, reported on the investigation made of the closing
of the restaurant known as "The Pantry" at 1814 "H" Street.
Report from certified public accountant
on Off-Street Parking Project referred to
the Finance Committee for study.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, Off-Street
Parking Project Report on Examination of Accounts for the period
December 1, 1955 to June 30, 1956, as submitted by D. L. R. Pratt,
certified public accountant, was referred to the Finance Committee for
study.
Bakersfield, California, October 22, 1956 - 3
Hearing continued for two weeks on appeal
of George T. Long, Sr. to decision of the
P~anning Commission granting Conditional
Use Permit requiring certain dedications
to permit the construction of three single
family dwellings on that property located
to the rear of 2815 Dracena Street.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the hearing
was continued for two weeks on appeal of George T. Long, Sr. and residents
of the area, to decision of the Planning Commission granting him Conditional
Use Permit requiring certain dedications to permit the construction
of three single family dwellings on that property located to the rear
of 2815 Dracena Street.
Reception of appraisal from Louis J.
Brandt on strip of property owned by
George T. Long, Sr.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, report from
Mr. Louis J. Brandt of appraisal made of a strip of property owned by
George T. Long, Sr., was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to make a
study and recommendation back to the
Council on erection of warning signs
at dip intersections in the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the City Manager
was instructed to make a study and recommendation back to the Council on
the advisability of erecting warning signs at all dangerous dip
intersections in the City.
Mayor assured of support of the Council
to maintain order and decorum in the Council
Chambers during the Council meetings.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the Mayor was
assured that he will have the support of the Council to maintain order
and decorum in the Council Chambers during Council meetings.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1108 New Series
imposing a City Sales and Use Tax, providing
for the performance by the State Board of
Equalization of all functions incident to the
administration, operation and collection of the
Sales and Use Tax hereby imposed; suspending
the provisions of Ordinances Nos. 716 New Series
and amendments thereto, and 877 New Series and
amendments thereto, during such time as this
ordinance is operative; and providing penalties
for violations thereof.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, Ordinance No.
1108 New Series imposing a City Sales and Use Tax, providing for the
Bakersfield, California, October 22, 1956 - 4
performance by the State Board of Equalization of all functions incident
to the administration, operation and collection of the sales and use
tax hereby imposed; suspending the provisions of Ordinance Nos. 716
New Series and amendments thereto, and 877 New Series and amendments
thereto, during such time as this ordinance is operative; and providing
penalties for violations thereof, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
City Clerk instructed to telephone the
incorporated cities in the County of the
action taken by the Council relative to
adoption of Sales and Use Tax Ordinance
No. ll0S New Series.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Clerk was instructed to telephone the City Clerks of the incorporated
cities in the County and advise them of the action taken by the Council
of the City of Bakersfield relative to the adoption of Sales and Use
Tax Ordinance No. 1108 New Series, and also to tell them that any
arrangements which they make with the Board of Supervisors in this matter
will be entirely satisfactory with the City of Bakersfield.
Mayor Carnakis authorized to present a
copy of Ordinance No. 1108 New Series
imposing a City Sales and Use Tax to the
Board of Supervisors.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, Mayor Carnakis
was authorized to present the Board of Supervisors with a copy of Ordinance
No. 1108 New Series imposing a City Sales and Use Tax of 90/100ths of
one percent.
Adoption of Resolution No. 71-56
authorizing the Mayor to execute an
agreement with the State Board of Equalization
for the administration of local Sales and
Use Taxes.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
71-56 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the State Board
Bakersfield, California, October 22, 1956 - 5
of Equalization for the administration of local Sales and Use Taxes,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Schweitzer, Sullivan
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 728 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield declaring its intention to
order the vacation of the remaining 20
feet of the easterly and westerly alley
in Block 384, City of Bakersfield,
California.
Upon a moti6n by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, Resolution of
Intention No. 728, of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
declaring its intention to order the vacation of the remaining 20 feet
of the easterly and westerly alley
and fixing the date of November 13,
before the Council, was a~opted as
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer,
Noes: None
Absent: None
in Block 384, City of Bakersfield,
1956 for hearing on this matter
read by the following vote:
Sullivan
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for the sale and removal of
house at 2601 "Q" Street.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the Purchasing
to advertise
Agent was authorized/fOr bids for the sale and removal of house at
2601 "Q" Street.
Adoption of Resolution No. 70-56
authorizing the City Manager to
offer a bid on parcel of land for
off-street parking purposes.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
70-56 authorizing the City Manager to offer a bid on a parcel of land to
be used for off-street parking purposes, which said property represents
a portion of the estate of Bessie R. Andrews, deceased, and authorizing
the City Auditor to issue a check in an amount equal to ten percent of
the price to be offered to accompany said bid, pending approval of the
sale by the Superior Court, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, October 22, 1956 6
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Vouchers Nos.
1001 to 1084, inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed,
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of
America to cover the respective amounts.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1109 New
Series amending Section 3 of Ordinance
No. 995 New Series providing for
Municipal Holidays.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, Ordinance
No. 1109 New Series amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 995 New Series
providing for municipal Holidays, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
None
Absent: None
The City Manager reported that a re-appraisal made of
the George Haberfelde, Inc. property on 18th Street by Mr. Clifton
Carpenter has not advanced the value of the parcel which still
remains at $60,000.00.
Adjournment until November 5, 1956.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned until November 5, 1956 to permit Councilmen and officers to
attend the League of California Cities Conference in Los Angeles.
MA OR o he C y~6f~-~-~ sf' ld,
California
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
304
Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1956
Minutes of a special meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
October 26, 1956.
ten o'clock A. M.
Present: Carnakis,
Absent: Croes
Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Council disapproves of the relocation
of U. S. 99, State Route 4, as proposed
by the State Highway Engineer, and recommends
an alternate route to be located approximately
one and one-half miles west of Oak Street.
A communication from the California Highway Commission
informing the Council that it is agreeable to them to defer a hearing on
the relocation of U. S. 99, State Route 4, in the vicinity of Bakersfield,
until the first of 1957, was read, and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded
by Doolin, the communication was received and ordered placed on file,
and the Council adopted as its policy that it disapproves of the relocation
of U. S. 99, State Route 4, to parallel Oak Street, as proposed by the
State Highway Engineer, and recommends that as an alternate route the
proposed Highway 99 Bypass be located approximately one and one-half miles
west of Oak Street.
City Manager instructed to make a
complete study and develop all of the
facts which will justify the wishes of the
Council in opposing the relocation of U. S.
99, State Route 4, as recommended by the State
Highway Engineer, and proposing an alternate
r~ute one and one-half miles west of Oak
Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Manager was instructed to use his forces to make a complete study and to
develop all of the facts which will justify the wishes of thim Council
in opposing the location recommended by the State Highway Engineer, and
to develop all of the facts that would be beneficial and favorable to
the location of an alternate route for U. S. 99, State Route 4,
approximately one and one-half miles west of Oak Street. The City Manager
was also instructed to be prepared to make the presentation at the hearing
to be held before the California Highway Commission sometime after
January 1, 1957, and upon completion of his studies, to send a copy of
the map of the proposed route and the pertinent factors pertaining thereto,
to the Bureau of Public Roads in Washington, D. C.
Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1956 2
Reception of communication from Harold F.
Wise relative to hearing before Assemblyman
Dolwig's Interim Committee on the problem of
the relocation of U. S. 99, State Route 4.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from Harold F. Wise advising that hearing might be set before Assemblyman
Dolwig's Imterim Committee sometime in November on the City of Baker-
field's problem of the relocation of U. S. 99, State Route 4, was
received and ordered placed on file, and authorization was granted
members of the Council and the administrative staff to attend this
hearing. Mayor Carnakis was authorized to contact the chairman of
this committee and review with him the legislative findings, so that the
information and facts submitted at the hearing will be pertinent to
the subject.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the (~lty of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and lk-Officio Clerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 5, 1956
eight o'clock P. M.
Present: Carnakis,
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
November 5, 1956.
Collins, Crees, Doolin,
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 22,
special meeting of October 26, 1956 were approved as presented.
Opening bids for Bituminous
Distributor.
This being the time set to open bids for a Bituminous Distri-
butor, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Southern Garage
to furnish 21,000 G.V.W. Chassis with
20 cubic yard Packer Body.
This being the time set to open bids for 21,000 G.V.W.
with 20 cubic yard Packer Body, bid of Southern Garage was publicly
opened, examined and declared, this being the only bid received. Upon
a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Southern Garage
to furnish White Model 3016 with Hydepak Model 2023 Packer Body, for a
net price of $11,085.89 was accepted. Councilman Crees abstained from
voting on this motion.
Acceptance of bid of Bakersfield House
Moving for sale and removal of House
and Garage at 2601 "Q' Street.
This being the time set to open bids for sale and removal of
house and garage at 2601 "Q" Street, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded
by Doolin, bid of William Rowland of the Bakersfield House Moving to
pay the City $155.00 and accomplish the work within 30 days was
accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign the contract.
Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Collins.
1956 and the
Chassis
Bakersfield, California, November 5, 1956
Opening bids for 19,000 G.V.W.
Truck Chassis.
This being the time set to open bids for 19,000 G.V.W. Truck
Chassis, bid of Southern Garage was publicly opened, examined and
declared, this being the only bid received. Upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Eveleth, the bid was referred to the City Manager for study
and recommendation, and Mr. Gunn was asked to ascertain from the suppliers
of this type of equipment their reasons for mot offering the City a bid.
Opening bids for 30 HP Turbine
Pump Unit for South Park.
This being the time set to open bids for 30 HP Turbine Pump
Unit for South Park, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Bowline Drilling
Company for drilling 16" Rotary Gravel
Envelope Well at South Park.
This being the time set to open bids for the drilling of a
16" Rotary Gravel Envelope Well at South Park, bid of Bowline Drilling
Company was publicly opened, examined and declared, this being the only
bid received. Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, bid
of Bowline Drilling Company to drill the well for the sum of $4,583.03
was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution denying application
of Sill Properties, Inc. to change the
land use zoning of that certain property
located on the northwest and southeast
corner of Alta Vista Drive and Niles Street.
This being the time set for hearing on application of Sill
Properties, Inc. to change the land use zoning of that certain property
located on the northwest and southeast corners of Alta Vista Drive and
Niles Street from an R-2 (Two-Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-1
(Limited Commercial) Zone, all interested persons present were given
an opportunity to be heard. After due consideration was given to all
arguments presented, upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin,
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Bakersfield, California, November 5, 1956 - 3
resolution of the Planning Commission recommending denial of the
application was upheld, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
a zoning resolution to cover this action, by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Doolin, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: Collins, Croes, Eveleth
Absent: None
Communication from Alouise R. and
Beatrice C. Stamm requesting amendment to
the zoning ordinance referred to the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, communication
from Alouise R. and Beatrice C. Stamm requesting an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance which would provide that when an application for a change
of zone or for a variance has been denied, no further application for a
similar zoning change can be filed for the same property within 36 months,
unless conditions of the neighborhood have changed, was referred to the
Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
City Manager instructed to prepare
plans to construct a 54 inch storm
drain to alleviate drainage problem
at 19th and Beech Streets.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by schweitzer, a communi-
cation from Mr. E. M. Delaney regarding the drainage problem at 19th and
Beech Streets was received and ordered placed on file, and the City
Manager was authorized to prepare plans, for the consideration of the
Council, which would provide for the construction of a 54 inch storm
drain to correct this situation.
Reception of letter from Public Utilities
Commission concerning proposal of Southern
Pacific Company to replace flagman at
Baker Street Crossing No. B-312.9.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, cody of a
letter to the Southern Pacific Company from the Public Utilities Commission
advising that their request to replace the human flagman protection at
Baker Street Crossing No B-312.9, was being deferred until such time
as the Beale Street Overpass is completed, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, November 5, 1956 - 4
Petition from Bakersfield City School
District to annex that part of the
Williams School Grounds outside the City
referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, petition from
the Bakersfield City School District for the annexation of that part
of the Williams School grounds outside of the boundaries of the
incorporated city in order to clarify the responsibility for fire
protection, was received and ordered placed on file.
Letter from The Hillcrest Business and
Professional Women's Club held over for
one week and the City Clerk instructed
to contact this organization.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, a communication
£rom the Hillcrest Business and Professional Women's Club advising
the Council of a plan for a panel of experts to discuss certain problems
of the community, was held over for one week, and the City Clerk
was instructed to contact this organization to ascertain what action
is required by the Council.
Reception of communication from Mr.
Harold F. Wise relative to hearing
before Assembly Interim Committee on ~n-
servation, Planning and Public Works.
A communication from Mr. Harold F. Wise advising that
Assemblyman Dolwig, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Highways of the
Assembly Interim Committee on Conservation, Planning and Public Works,
has set M nday, November 26th, as the date for the next hearing in
Sacramento, was read, and upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin,
the communication was received and ordered placed on file, and the City
Manager was instructed to communicate with Mr. Wise indicating the
general areas of interest which the Council wishes to discuss at this
hearing. Mayor Carnakis appointed Councilman Frank Sullivan to act
as spokesman for the Council at this hearing.
340
Bakersfield, California, November 5, 1956 - 5
City Attorney to prepare a draft
of a resolution, for consideration of
the Council, stating the policy of the
Council relative to the East Side freeway.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a draft of a resolution, to be
submitted to the Council for consideration, setting forth the policy
of the Council insofar as the East Side freeway is concerned, and
stating that the Council opposes the routing of this freeway on a
diagonal and will refuse to close any City streets if such a diagonal
route is chosen. The Council wishes to have this resolution available
for presentation at a hearing on the West-West freeway problem which
Ur. Welch, of the State Highway Department, advised Mr. Sullivan would
be held the latter part of November.
Reception of application of Cooks'
Stages to the Public Utilities
Commission to establish an alternate
route in the City of Bakersfield.
A notice from the Public Utilities Commission in the matter
of the application of Cook's Stages for permission to establish an
alternate route in the City of Bakersfield to provide direct service
from Lamont-Weed Patch and Arvin to the Kern County General Hospital,
was read, and upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, was
received and ordered placed on file, and the Council went on record as
not opposing the granting of the request.
Reception of letter from Clifford
Harding, architect, requesting consideration
of the Council when selecting architects
for new City swimming pool.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, letter from
Clifford Harding, architect, requesting consideration of the Council
when selecting architects for new swimming pool in the City, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Appointment of Clifford Harding as
Project Architect for new swimming
pool in California Avenue Park Tract.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Mr. Clifford
Harding was appointed Project Architect for new swimming pool in the
California Avenue Park Tract.
Bakersfield, California, November 5, 1956 - 6
Reception of Resolution from the
Board of Supervisors in the matter of
amendment of County Sales and Use Tax
Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, resolution
from the Board of Supervisors in the matter of the amendment of County
Sales and Use Tax Ordinance and the adoption of city sales and use tax
ordinances by cities of county to share in sales and use tax with the
county, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from the
Downtown Business Ass'ri. Inc. commending
the Council for adopting Uniform Sales
Tax Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer~
from the Downtown Business Ass'ri. Inc.
seconded by Croes, communication
commending the City Council for
adopting a Uniform Sales and Use Tax Ordinance sharing the tax with the
County~ was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Notice of Hearing before the
Public Utilities Commission on application of
the Western Union Telegraph Company for an
order authorizing increase in rates.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, Notice of
Hearing before the Public Utilities Commission on application of the
Western Union Telegraph (bmpany for an order authorizing increase in
rates was received and ordered placed on file.
Authorization granted to change
personnel classification allotments
in Public Works Department.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, authorization
was granted to change personnel classification in the Public Works
Department from Semi-skilled Laborer to Custodian.
Reception of petition from residents in
Sunset-Mayflowe area requesting certain
improvements.
Upon a motion by Sehweitzer, seconded by ~oes, a petition
from fourteen residents of the Sunset-Mayflower District requesting
certain improvements in that area, was received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, November 5, 1956 - 7
Reception of communication from
H. B. Stanford relative to employment
of outside attorneys.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, a
communication from H. B. Stanford objecting to the employment of outside
attorneys to defend the City in action entitled Jake Vanderlei vs. City
of Bakersfield, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Financial Report from
Bakersfield Municipal Transit System.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Financial Report
for August and September and a statistical summary covering August,
September and October, as submitted by the Bakersfield Municipal Transit
System, was received and ordered placed on file.
Withdrawal of application of George T.
Long for a Conditional Use Permit to
construct three single family dwellings
to rear of 2815 Dracena Street, from
calendar permanently.
This being the time set for continuing hearing on application
of George T. Long for a Conditional Use Permit to construct three
single family dwellings to the rear of 2815 Dracena Street, a
communication from Mr. John M. Nairn, attorney, requesting that
Mr. Long's original application to the Planning Commission be withdrawn
was read, and upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins,
Mr. Long's appeal was dropped from the Council's calendar permanently.
Approval of Plan and Specifications
and Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for construction of
a 3 barrel reinforced concrete culvert
at Casa Loma Drive and the Kern Island
Canal.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, formal approval
was given to Plan and Specifications, and the Purchasing Agent was
authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of a 3 barrel
reinforced concrete culvert at Casa Loma Drive and the Kern Island
Canal.
Bakersfield, California, November 5, 1956 - 8
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance establishing truck routes
in the city of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance establishing truck routes
in the City of Bakersfield, in accordance with the map which was
presented to and approved by the Council, with the exception of two
deletions as outlined by the City Manager.
Adoption of Resolution No. 72-56
waiving the 20% penalty on Sales
Tax due the City from Mid-State Show Case
Company.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution No.
72-56 waiving the 20% penalty on Sales Tax due the City from the Mid-
State Show Case Company, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of ~ergency Ordinance No.
1110 New Series amending Su~ivision (a)
of Section 11 of Ordinance No. 1095
New Series adding Classification of
Custodian.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by E~eleth, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1110 New Series amending Subdivision (a) of Section 11
of Ordinance No. 1095 New Series by adding the classificat~n of
Custodian, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 73-56
adopting Plans and Specifications in the
matter of the improvement of Curbs and Gutters
on Dolores Street between the Center Line of
Beale Avenue and Miller Street and improvement
of Curbs and Gutters on Owens Street, Gage Street,
Robinson Street, East half of Beale Avenue and the
West half of Miller Street, between the north
line of the alley to the North of Dolores Street
and the South line of the alley to the south of
Dolores Street within the proposed Public
Improvement District No. 726.
Pursuant to the instructions heretofore given, the City Clerk
reported that the City Engineer of the City of Bakersfield had filed with
Bakersfield, California, November 5, 1956 - 9
her office the plans and specifications for the proposed improvement
work and construction on Dolores Street, Owens Street, Gage Street,
Robinson Street, Beale Avenue and Miller Street, in the district to be
known as Public Improvement District No. 726. Upon a motion by Councilman
Collins, seconded by Councilman Doolin, Resolution No. 73-56 which operates
to adopt said plans and specifications for said improvement in the proposeH
Public Improvement District No. 726 was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
726 ordering the improvement of curbs
and gutters on Dolores Street between the
center line of Beale Avenue and Miller Street
and Improvement of Curbs and Gutters on Owens
Street, Gage Street, Robinson Street, East half
of Beale Avenue and the West half of Miller
Street, between the north line of the alley to
the north of Dolores Street and the South Line
of the alley to the south of Dolores Street
within Public Improvement District 726, in siad City;
declaring the work to be of more than local or
ordinary public benefit and dexcribing the
district to be benefited by said work and to pay
costs and expenses, and fixing a time and place for
hearing objections to said work.
The City Clerk presented Resolution 726, being Resolution of
Intention for the improvement of curbs and gutters on Dolores Street,
Owens Street, Gage Street, Robinson Street, Beale Avenue and Miller
Street, known as Public Improvement District No. 726, as particularly
shown and delineated upon the plans and profiles heretofore approved.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of Intention was
adopted by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Check from Mrs. Edna Little turned
over to Reverend Henry H. Collins,
Pastor of the St. Paul's Methodist
Church.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, check from
Mrs. Edna Little was presented to Reverend Henry H. Collins by Mr.
Jack Levy, Chairman of the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations,
to be used for the St. Paul's Methodist Church.
Bakersfield, California, November 5, 1956 - 10
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Vouchers Nos. 1086
to 1245 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and
the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America
to cover the respective amounts.
Approval of Mayor's appointment of
Councilman Croes to serve on Trial
Board at personnel hearing before the
Civil Service Commission.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor's
appointment of Councilman Croes to serve with him as a member of the
Trial Board at personnel hearing before the Civil Service Commission for
Miscellaneous Departments, was approved.
Approval of Mayor's appointment of
Councilman Schweitzer to serve on
Trial Board in place of Councilman Croes.
In response to request from Carroll Teves, upon a motion by
Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, the Mayor's appointment of Councilman
Schweitzer, to serve as a member of the Trial Board in the place of
Councilman Croes, who declares himself disqualified, was approved.
Approval of annexation of Sanitary
Landfill to the City.
As the area is now contiguous to the City, upon a motion by
Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, the annexation of the Sanitary Landfill area
to the City was approved, and the matter was referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Permission granted East Bakersfield
Progressive Club to move Flag Holders
to Baker Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, permission
was granted the East Bakersfield Progressive Club to move flag holders
from electroliers on 19th Street to the electroliers on Baker Street.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the (~uncil
adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the
of the fity of Bakersfield, California
Council
346
Bakersfield, California, November 13, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. November 13, 1956.
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Collins
Invocation was given by the Reverend H. W.
the Oildale Church of God.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 5,
as presented.
Hause, Minister of
1956 were approved
Opening bids for construction of 3
barrel reinforced concrete culvert at
Casa Loma Drive and the Kern Island
Canal.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of a 3
barrel reinforced concrete culvert at Casa Loma Drive and the Kern Island
Canal, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon
a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the bids were referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Southern Garage
for 19,000 G.V.W. Truck Chassis.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, bid of Southern
Garage to furnish 19,000 G.V.W. Truck Chassis for a net price of $4,884.14
was accepted.
Acceptance of bid of Desert Irrigation
to furnish and install 30 }[P Turbine
Pump Unit in South Park.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, bid of Desert
Irrigation Company to furnish and install one 30 HP Turbine Pump Unit
in South Park for price of $2340.41 was accepted, all other bids were
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Acceptance of bid of Crook Co. to
furnish 1000 Gallon Bituminous Distributor.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, bid of Crook Co. to
furnish 1000 Gallon Bituminous Distributor for a total price of $5423.98
was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
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Bakersfi~.~il, California, November 13, 1956 - 2
Adoption of Resolution No. 74-56 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering
the vacation of the remaining 20 feet of the
easterly and westerly alley in Block 384, City
of Bakersfield, State of California.
This being the time set for hearing on the matter, and no
protests or objections having been received, upon a motion by Schweitzer,
seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No. 74-56 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, ordering the vacation of the remaining 20 feet of the easterly
and westerly alley in Block 384, City of Bakersfield, State of California,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cro~s, Doolin, Eveleth,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Schweitzer, Sullivan
Planning Director authorized to
attend meetings of ACTION.
A communication from ACTION - American Council To Improve Our
Neighborhoods - requesting the presence of one of the Planning star
members at its meetings was read, and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded
by Schweitzer, the communication was received and ordered placed on file,
and the Planning Director was authorized to attend the meetings.
Letter from ACTION requesting the
formation of a Metropolitan Area Planning
Commission referred to the City-County
Cooperation Committee.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, letter from
ACTION requesting the Kern County Board of Supervisors and the Bakersfield
City Council to enact a joint resolution to form a Metropolitan Area
Planning C~mmission, was referred to the City-County Cooperation Committee.
City Manager Gunn was directed to arrange a joint meeting with the
Board of Supervisors to discuss this matter.
Reception of invitation from the Kern
County Board of Supervisors to attend
dedication ceremony for new County
Hospital.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, invitation from
the Board of Supervisors to attend dedication ceremony for the new County
Hospital to be held Sunday afternoon November 25th at 2 P.
was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, November 1$, 1956 - 3
Communication from Councilman Sullivan
relative to the expenditure of public
funds for confidential investigation
of accusations in the matter of Police
Chief referred to the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
communication
from Councilman Sullivan calling the attention of the Council to the
expenditure of public funds made in 1949 for confidential investigation
of accusations in the matter of Police Chief Grayson, was referred to
the City Attorney to make a more through examination of these
expenditures and mae report to the Council.
Reception of communication from seven
persons relative to letter received from
Mr. H. B. Stanford objecting to the
employment of outside attorneys.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, a communication
signed by Seven persons staing that they heartily agree with the facts
express in letter submitted by Mr. H. B. Stanford objecting to the
employment of outside attorneys in the case of Jake Vanderlei vs.
the City of Bakersfield, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of report from City Manager
on placing warning signs at cross gutters.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, report from
the City Manager advising that the traffic authorities do not recommend
the installation of signs marked "DIP" to warn motorists of cross gutters
in the City, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of report from City Manager
on drainage at Truxtun and "0" Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, report from the
City Manager advising that culvert at Truxtun and "0" Streets is now
clear, but that the water will continue to pond in this particular area
until such time as a more adequate drainage system is installed, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, November 13, 1956 - 4
Policy of Council established relative
to method ~r computing compensating charge
for use of City facilities to be made to
persons annexing to the City of Bakersfield
but refusing to sign "Consent to Taxation" for
1951 Sewer Bonds and 1954 City Hall Bonds.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, the Council
established as its policy a charge of $300.00, in addition to the present
charge of $130.00 per acre, to be made for the use of certain facilities
of the City, to persons annexing to the City of Bakersfield but refusing
to sign "Consent to Taxation" for 1951 Sewer Bonds and 1954 City Hall B~nds.
Approval of Joint Agreement between
the County of Kern and the City of
Bakersfield covering costs incurred
for proposed extension of "P" Street
from Brundage Lane to Terrace Way.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, Joint Agreement
between the County of Kern and the City of Bakersfield covering the sharing
of any costs incurred for the proposed extension of "P" Street from
Brundage Lane to Terrace Way was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to
sign same on behalf of the City.
At this time, Mr. Jack Levy, on behalf of the theatres and
other places of amusement in the City, thanked the members of the Council
who initiated the proposition on the November 6th ballot which repealed
the amusement tax.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
proposition to appear on March ballot
amending certain sections of the charter
covering Civil Service for Officers and
Employees in the Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare proposition to appear on March ballot to amend
Section (210) 3 and Section (217) l0 of the Charter covering Civil Service
for Officers and Employees in the Miscellaneous Departments, which amendmen~
would provide for the appointment of one of its members to act as
Secretary of the Civil Service Board, and eliminate the Mayor and one
Councilman from the Trial Board appointed for the purpose of hearing
and determining the charges made against any officer or employee.
Bakersfield, California, November 13, 1956 - 5
City Manager authorized to divert funds
to improve Chester Avenue from the Kern
Island Canal south of Terrace Way to Casa
Loma.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the City Manager
was authorized to use the funds budgeted for the improvement of Chester
Avenue from 4th Street to Brundage Lane, to improve Chester Avenue from
the Kern Island Canal south of Terrace Way to Casa Loma. The City Manager
was also authorized to direct an application to the State Division of
Highways in Sacramento to obtain approximately $12,000.00, which may
be used for plans, etc. by the Engineering Department for this improvement.
Renaming of portion of Ming Road
located within the City limits referred
to the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, the renaming
of the portion of Ming Road located inside the City limits, to Casa Loma
Drive, was referred to the Planning Cemmission for study and recommendation.
Adoption of Resolution No. 75-56
expressing opposition of the Council
to any proposed routing of East-West
Freeway in a diagonal manner.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No. 75-56
expressing opposition of the Council to any proposed routing of the
East-West Freeway which would bisect the City of Bakersfield in a diagonal
manner, was adopted by the following vote:
Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Reception of communication from
Hillcrest Business and Professional
Women's Club relative to plan for
panel discussion.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, communication
from the Hillcrest Business and Professional Women's Club advising the
Council of proposed plan for a panel of experts to discuss certain
questions arising in the community, was received and ordered placed on
file.
Bakersfield, California, November 13, 1956 - 6
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 120
denying application of Sill Properties,
Incorporated to amend Zoning Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series by changing the
zoning of certain property on the northwest
and southeast corners of Alta Vista Drive
and Niles Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, Zoning
Resolution No. 120 denying application of Sill Properties, Incorporated,
to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series by changing the zoning of
certain property on the northwest and southeast corners of Alta Vista
Drive and Niles Street, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Doolin, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: Croes, Eveleth
Absent: Collins
Petition from John and Ruth P. Lewis
for abandonment of alley in Block
172, bounded by P and Q Streets and
22nd and 23rd Street, referred to
the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, petition
submitted by John and Ruth P. Lewis requesting that proceedings be
instituted for the abandonment of alley in Block 172, bounded by P and
Q Streets and 22nd and 23rd Streets, was referred to the Planning Commission
for study and recommendation.
Action on Adoption of proposed ordinance permitting overnight
parking on the streets of the City of Bakersfield and providing for
the issuance of permits therefore, was deferred for one week for the
Council to determine the hours the ordinance shall be in effect and the
fees to be charged for the issuance of the permits.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of Intention to order the
abandonment of Union Avenue northerly
of Panorama Drive.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention ordering the abandonment
of Union Avenue northerly of Panorama Drive.
Bakersfield, California, November 13, 1956 - 7
Authorization granted Mayor and City
Manager to attend meeting at Edwards Air
Force Base. City Auditor authorized to
issue check to cover expenses.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, authorization
was granted Mayor Carnakis and City Manager Gunn to attend meeting to
be held at Edwards Air Force Base on November 15th and 16th, and the
City Auditor was authorized to issue a check to cover their expenses.
Date fixed for hearing on motion of
the Council to change the zoning
boundaries of that property on the
south side of First Street between
Holtby Road and Oleander Avenue.
A memorandum from the Planning Commission recommending denial
of the motion of the City Council to change the zoning boundaries of
that property located on the south side of First Street between Holtby
Road and Oleander Avenue was read, and upon a motion by Schweitzer,
seconded by Ibolin, date of December 3, 1956 was fixed for hearing
on this matter before the Council.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution of prolmsed annexation of
Sanitary Land Fill Area.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare resolution of proposed annexation of Sanitary Land
Fill Area.
Acceptance of recommendation of the
Planning Commission that request from
Hotel and Restaurant Employees and
Bartenders Union for annexation of
property at 1819 Brundage Lane be denied.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, recommendation
of the Planning Commission that request from the Hotel and Restaurant
Employeee and Bartenders Union for the annexation of that property
designated as 1819 Brundage Lane be denied until such time as a larger
acceptable area can be annexed, was accepted.
and mor~
Bakersfield, California, November 13, 1956 - 8
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution of proposed annexation of
portion of Williams School property.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a resolution of prolmsed annexation of portion of
Williams School property designated as Williams No. 1.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Street Right of Way Deed from
Boswell-Alliance Construction Company.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, Resolution of
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed from Boswell-Alliance Construction
Company for the southerly 40.00
of Section 15, T29S, R28E, M. D.
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Crees, Doolin,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
feet of the N 1/2 of the S. W. 1/4
B. & M., was adopted by the following
Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Acceptance of Agreement with
Boswell-Alliance Construction ~mpany
for improvement of a portion of the
prolongation of San Pablo Avenue.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Eveleth, Agreement with
the Boswell-Alliance Construction Company for the improvement of a
portion of the prolongation of San Pablo Avenue, was approved, and the
Mayor was authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Eveleth, Vouchers Nos.
1246 to 1349 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were
approved, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the
Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for Street Base Materials.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer,sesended by Crees, the
Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for Street ~se
Materials.
Bakersfield, California, November 13, 1956- 9
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for the removal of Union
Station Building.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the removal of Union
Station Building located on the southeast corner of 18th and K Streets.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK'and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 19, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting ~f the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P. M. November 19, 1956.
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Melvin C. Hinz, Pastor
of the Fruitvale Community Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 13, 1956
were approved as presented.
Opening bids for 5800 Tons
Selected Road Material.
This being the time set to open bids for 5800 Tons Selected
Road Material, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, the bids
were referred to the City Manager with ~structions to have a quality
analysis made of the material offered by each of the companies bidding,
and make report back to the Council.
Adoption of Resolution No. 76-56
ordering the work in the matter of
the construction of curbs and gutters
and other improvements on Dolores Street,
Owens Street, Gage Street, Robinson
Street, Beale Avenue and Miller Street,
concerning Public Improvement District No.
726.
The City Clerk reported that this was the time and place
fixed for the hearing of protests and objections against the work of
the district, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 726, in the
matter of the construction of curbs and gutters and other improvements
on Dolores Street, Owens Street, Gage Street, Robinson Street, Beale
Avenue and Miller Street, concerning Public Improvement District No.
726.
The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in support of
the Publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of notices
of the adoption of said resolution, and of the posting of the Notice of
Improvement, as required by law, had been made and are on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor then inquired of the City Clerk if any written
protests or objections against the work or the district had been filed
with her in said matter and the City Clerk reported that none had
been so filed.
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1956
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place set
for the hearing of protests or objections against the work or the
assessment district and no one desired to be heard.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
76-56 ordering work in the matter of the construction of curbs and gutters
and other improvements on Dolores Street, Owens Street, Gage Street,
Robinson Street, Beale Avenue and Miller Street, concerning Public
Improvement District No. 726, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Adoption of Resolution No. 77-56
determining the general prevailing wage
rates applicable to the matter of the
construction of curbs and gutters and
other improvements on Dolores Street,
Owens Street, Gage Street, Robinson Street,
Beale Avenue and Miller Street, concerning
Public Improvement District No. 726.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
Noes: None
Absent: None
77-56 determing the general prevailing wage rates applicable to the matter
of the construction of curbs and gutters and other improvements on
Dolores Street, Owens Street, Gage Street, Robinson Street, Beale
Avenue and Miller Street, concerning Public Improvement District No.
726, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
City Manager instructed to prepare an
estimate of cost of constructing driveway
approaches for property owners when curbs
and gutters are being constructed under
any improvement district.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City Manager
Absent: None
was instructed to prepare an estimate and report back to the Council,
on the cost of constructing driveway approaches for property owners at
the time curbs and gutters are being construct under any improvement
district.
Bakersfield, California, November 19, 1956 - 3
Acceptance of bid of Griffith Co.
for construction of reinforced concrete
box culvert at Casa Loma Drive and Kern
Island Canal.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, bid of Griffith
Co. to construct reinforced concrete box culvert at Casa Loma Drive
and Kern Island Canal for a total price of $20,076.50 was accepted,
all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
the contract.
salary increases were
NAME
Approval of salary increases
effective December 1, 1956.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, the following
approved effective December l, 1956:
CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP TO STEP
A. B. McNutt
G. P. Crown
G. L. Newcomb
G. A. Sisco
John G. Ovens
W. T. Corgan
Robert E. Hall
Engineer 4
Hoseman 3
Hoseman 3
Hoseman 4
Desk Sergeant 5
Motor Patrolman 3
Motor Patrolman 4
E. Leslie Schellhous Patrolman 3
Mary Huntington Intermediate Typist Clerk 4
Dan M. Blanco Semi-skilled Laborer 3
Richard Lomas Semi-skilled Laborer 3
H. W. Fonnannon Laborer 4
Reception of Fiteenth Annual
Report issued by the Housing
Authority of the County of Kern
for period July l, 1955 through
June 30, 1956.
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
for period June 1,
placed on file.
Annual RePOrt issued by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern
1955 through June 30, 1956, was received and ordered
Reception Of con~nunication from
Wayside PTA thanking the ~ou~ctl
for not all~wing Casa Lo~a Drive
to become a truck route.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from the Wayside PTA thanking the Council for not allowing Casa Loma
Drive to become a truck route as previously proposed, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, Fifteenth
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Action on request from Downtown
Business Ass'c. for $2000.00
contribution for Christmas decorations
deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, action on
request from Downtown Business Ass'n. for $2000.00 which had been
budgeted for Christmas decorations was deferred for one week, in
order to give other organizations the opportunity to make application
for a portion of the money allocated, if they wish to decorate the
streets in their business area.
Reception of communication from
Regional Water Pollution Control
Board relative to grants for
construction of Sewage Treatment
Works.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, communication
from the Regional Water Pollution Control Board advising the Council that
the new Federal Water Pollution Control Act authorizes an appropriation
for grants to municipalities and int ermunicipal agencies for the
construction or remodeling of sewage treatment works, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Don Worsley expressing approval
of the employment of outisde legal
assistance.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, communication
from Mr. Don Worsley expressing his approval of the action of the Council
in hiring outside legal assistance in the case of Jake Vanderlei vs.
the City of Bakersfield, was received and ordered placed on file.
Cablegram ordered sent to American
teams participating in Olympiad in
Australia.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, a cablegram
was ordered sent to the American teams participating in the Sixteenth
Olympiad in Melbourne, Australia, expressing the good wishes of the
Council for their success.
Ordinance permitting overnight parking on the streets of the
City of Bakersfield and providing for the issuance of permits therefor
was held over ~Or one week for further study.
1956 - 4 ~
Bakersfield, California, November 19, 1956 - 5
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Vouchers Nos.
1350 1409 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee, were approved,
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of
America to cover the respective amounts.
Reception of City Auditor's Monthly
Report for October, 1956.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City
Auditor's Monthly Report for October, 1956, was received and ordered
placed on file.
City Auditor authorized to issue
check to cover Mayor's plane fare
to Sacramento to attend hearing
before Assemblyman Dolwig's Committee.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue a check to cover Mayor Carnakis's plane
fare to Sacramento to attend freeway hearing before Assemblyman Dolwig's
committee behing held on November 26, 1956.
Approval of Agreement with Maggie
Pierce covering removal of three-
room structure at 1247 Potomac
Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, Agreement with
Maggie Pierce for removal of three-room structure now numbered 1247
Potomac Street, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same
when performance bond in amount of $2000.00 has been filed with the City.
Approval of Plans and Specifications
for construction of Beech Street Storm
Drain. Authorization to advertise for
bids deferred until funds are available
in the budget.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, plans and
specifications for the construction of Beech Street Storm Drain were
approved, and authorization to advertise for bids for same was deferred
until such time as funds are availa~,le in the budget to defray the cost.
Bakersfield, California, November 19, 1956 - 6
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for 64 electroliers and fittings.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 64 electroliers and
fi ttings.
Adjournment until Tuesday,
November 27, 1956.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned until Tuesday, November 27, 1956, to permit the Council
and members of the administrative staff to attend hearing before
Assemblyman Dolwig's Committee, to be held on November 26, 1956
in Sacramento.
ATTEST:
CITY and Ex-Of o Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
363
Bakersfield~ Cali£ornia, November 27, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of 1he City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. November 27, 1956.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 19, 1956 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Dicco, Inc. to
furnish 5800 Tons Selected Road
Materials.
In accordance with recommendation by the City Manager, upon a
motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, bid of Dicco, Inc. to furnish
5800 Tons Selected Road Materials for S3~ per ton delivered, 50~ per ton
stockpile, less 10~ if loaded by City equipment, was accepted, all other
bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Reception of communication from
C. E. Mallachowitz approving the
hiring of outside attorneys.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, communication
from C. E. Mallachowitz expressing his approval of the hiring of outside
attorneys, was received and ordered placed on file.
Date fixed for hearing before the
Councfl on appeal to decision of the
Planning Commission granting variance
to Sadie M. Elwood to permit an existing
duplex at 2109-19th Street to be used for
various purposes.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, date of
December 17, 1956, was fixed for hearing before the Council on appeal made
by three residents of the area to decision of the Planning Commission
granting variance to Sadie M. Elwood to permit an existing duplex at
2109-19th Street to be used as a gift and antique shop, a ballroom dancing
club and a reducing salon.
Reception of communication from California
Highway Commission acknowledging receipt
of Resolution No. 75-56.
A communication from the California Highway Commission
acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 75-56 expressing opposition to
any proposed east-west freeway which would bisect the City of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, November 27, 1956 - 2
in a diagonal manner, and advising the Council that the Division of
Highways will hold a public meeting in Bakersfield on November 28, 1956
was read, and upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, was
received and ordered placed on file, and the City Qerk was directed to
make application to the State for a copy of the transcript of the
proceedings of this public meeting.
Reception of copy of communication
sent out by Board of Charity Appeals and
Solicitations denying application to
solicit funds for charitable purposes.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, a copy of a
communication sent by the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations
to Miss Pauline Ansolobehere, secretary of St. Margarets and St. Marys
Y. L. I. denying her application to solicit funds in the City, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Mr.
W. L. Welch, District Engineer, State
Division of Highways, advising of public
meeting to be held November 28, 1956.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, communication
from Mr. W. L. Welch, District Engineer of the State Division of Highways,
advising of a public meeting to be held at 8:00 P. M. November 28, 1956,
in the Harvey Auditorium, to present a tentative route proposal for
State Sign Mute 178 between M Street and a point 2.7 miles east of
Morning Drive, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Officials authorized to attend
conference between the Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District and the
railroads on November 29, 1956.
A communication from Roland S.
Bakersfield Separation of Grade District,
conference to be held with the attorneys
~odruff, Attorney for Greater
advising the Council of a
and engineers for the Southern
Pacific Railway and the Santa Fe Railway on Thursday, November 29, 1956,
to discuss problems arising out of the proposed closing of Haley Street
over the Southern Pacific Right of Way, the opening of Beale Street,
and the apportionment of the costs between the railroads and the District
Bakersfield, California, November 27, 1956 - 3
for the building of the proposed overpass at Beale Street was read, and
upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City Manager, Director
of Public Works, Director of Planning and the City Attorney were
authorized to be present at this meeting. Councilman ~llivan voted
in the negative on this motion.
Reception of telegram from
residents of the area opposing
decision of the Planning Commission
granting variance to Sadie M. Elwood to
permit an existing duplex at 2109-19th
Street to be used for various purposes.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, a telegram
which was delivered to the Council Chamber during the meeting, from
seven residents of area opposing the decision of the Planning Commission
granting a variance to Sadie M.
2109-19th Street to be used as
club and a reducing salon, was
the matter before the Council, which has been fixed for December 17,
Reception of letter from Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce inviting Council to
attend Metropolitan Bakersfield Community
Needs Conference December 1, 1956.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, letter from
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce inviting the Council to
attend the Chamber sponsored Metropolitan Bakersfield Community Needs
Conference being held at Bakersfield College on Saturday morning,
December 1, 1956, was received and ordered placed on file.
Permission granted Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce to use sound equipment
during Santa Claus Parade on December 6, 1956.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, permission
was granted the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to use sound
equipment during the Santa Claus Parade on the evening ef December 6,
Permission granted Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce to erect portable
bleacher seats for viewing the Santa Claus
Parade.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce was granted permission to erect
Elwood to permit an existing duplex at
a gift and antique shop, a ballroom dancing
received and ordered read at hearing on
1956.
1956
366
Bakersfield~ California, November 27, 1956 - 4
approximately 2,000 portable bleacher seats on the west side of
Chester Avenue between 17th and 18th Streets for spectators at 1956
Santa Claus Parade.
Reception of communication from W. L.
Welch, District Engineer of State
Division of Highways, relative to leaf
collection on State Highways in the City.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, communicatio~
from Mr. W. L. Welch, District Engineer, advising that the Division of
Highways has no objection to the dumping of fallen leaves on State
Highways in the City of Bakersfield so long as these leaves are picked
up by the municipality, was received and ordered placed on file.
Money allocated to certain organizations
for the purpose of decorating City
Streets during the Christmas season.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, money budgeted
for the purpose of decorating city streets during the Christmas season
was allocated as follows:
Downtown Business Association, Inc.
East Bakersfield Progressive Club
South Bakersfield Progressive Club
$1800.00
1050.00
350.00
Ordinance permitting overnight parking
on City Streets and providing for the
issuance of permits therefor tabled
indefinitely.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, proposed
ordinance permitting overnight parking on City streets and providing
for the issuance of permits therefor was tabled indefinitely.
Adoption of Resolution No. 78-56
approving Memorandum of Agreement
with the State Division of Highways
for the expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No.
78-56 adopting budget and approving Memorandum of Agreement for
Expenditure of funds allocated under Section 2107.5 of the Streets
and Highways Code, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, November 27, 1956 - 5
Mayor authorized to sign petition to
Board of Supervisors requesting annexation
of uninhabited territory designated as
Sanitary Landfill Area.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Mayor was
authorized to sign petition to the Board of Supervisors requesting
annexation to the City of Bakersfield of that uninhabited territory
designated as Sanitary Landfill Area.
Mayor authorized to sign petition
to Board of Supervisors requesting
annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as Williams No. 1.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, the Mayor
was authorized to sign petition to the Board of Supervisors requesting
annexation to the City of Bakersfield of that uninhabited territory
designated as Williams No. 1.
City Tax Collector instructed to
cancel City taxes Qn property
acquired by the City for parking lot
purposes.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the City Tax
Collector was instructed to cancel 1956 City taxes on the following
parcels of property which have been acquired by the City for parking
lot purposes:
Total
Description Assessed to Taxes
Lots 5,6,7, Block 164 Bakersfield D.H. Briscoe et al $ 67.20
Lots 1 to 4, Block 164 Bakersfield McFadden & Lake 111.21
Lots 13 to 30,Block 164,Bakersfield McFadden & Lake 179.59
City Attorney instructed to prepare
petition to Board of Supervisors
requesting cancellation of County
Taxes on property acquired by the
City for parking lot purposes.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare petition to be submitted to the Board of
Supervisors requesting cancellation of the County taxes on property
as listed, above, which has been acquired by the City for parking lot
purposes.
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Bakersfield, California, November 27, 1956 - 5
Mayor authorized to sign agreement
with Clifford Harding, architect,
for new swimming pool in California
Avenue Park Tract.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the Mayor was
authorized to sign an agreement with Clifford Harding, for architectural
services in connection with construction of new swimming pool in the
California Avenue Park Tract.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Vouchers Nos.
1410 to 1472 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were approved,
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of
America to cover the respective amounts.
Permit granted Circle Auto Sales to
engage in business of Automobile
Dealer.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, permit was granted Johnnie Davis,
dba Circle Auto Sales at 2820 Chester Avenue, to engage in the business
of Automobile Dealer.
The City Manager reported that the cost to the property owner,
on the basis of the present contract, for the construction of driveway
aprons at the time curbs and gutters are being constructed under an
improvement district, is $28.00. He recommend~that all future
petitions for this type of improvement include driveway aprons.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned.
R of ~e City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and
of the City of
~-Officio Clerk ~f the Council
Bakersfield, CalJJbrnia
Bakersfield, California, December 3, 1956
869
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M.
Present:
Absent:
December 3, 1956.
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
None
Invocation was
given by the Reverend Harold W. Pollinger,
Pastor of the Edison-Fairfax Baptist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 27,
approved as presented.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
1956 were
ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No.
1010 New Series by changing the land
Use Zoning of that certain property on
the south side of First Street between
Holtby Road and Oleander Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on motion by the City
Council to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City of
Bakersfield by changing the Land Use Zoning of that certain property on
the south side of First Street between Holtby Road and Oleander Avenue,
and no protests or objections having been received, upon a motion by
Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the findings of the Planning Commission
recommending denial of this zone change were cverruled, and the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series changing the land use zoning.
Reception of communication from State
Board of Equalization relative to State
Administration of Local Sales and Use
· Taxes.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from the State Board of Equalization outlining procedure being set up
for State Administration of Local Sales and Use Taxes, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, December 3, 1956 - 2
Reception of communication from Kern
County Property Owners Association
relative to collection of past due sewer
rental incurred by 34th Street Housing
project.
A co~kmunication from the Kern County Property Owners Association
asking what steps have been taken to recover past due sewer rental
incurred by the 34th Street Housing Project prior to May, 1952, was
read, and upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the City Clerk
was instructed to inform this organization what action has already been
taken by the City in this regard, and a computation was ordered made
and a bill sent to the County covering the amount due the City.
Reception of communication from
League of Women Voters expressing
good wishes to the Council for a
Happy Holiday Season.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, communication
from the League of Women Voters expressing their good wishes to the
Council for a happy holiday season and presenting them with a 1957
appointment calendar, was received and ordered placed on file, and the
City Clerk was instructed to write a letter of lhanks to this organization.
Petition from home owners in Sunset-
Mayflower Area objecting to fall-out
of lint and dust from oil mill in the
vicinity referred to the County Health
Department for handling.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, petition from 36
property owners in the Sunset-Mayflower area objecting to the fall-out of
lint and dust from the cottonseed oil mill adjacent to their property,
was referred to the County Health Department for handling, with a follow-up
to be made by the City within a week or ten days.
Reception of communication from Cencal
Development Company advising that
offer to construct swimming pool is
withdrawn.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, a letter
from the Cencal Development Co. advising that due to the City's
failure to abandon dumping operations on or adjacent to the northeast
corner of Section 15, the offer to construct a swimming pool is
withdrawn, was received and ordered placed on file.
371
Bakersfield, California, December 3, 1956 - 3
Reception of communication from George
P. Valos, chairman of the Alta Vista
Council, thanking the council for stand
taken at hearing on east-west freeway.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from George P. Valos, Chairman of the Alta Vista Council, thanking the
Council for the stand taken at hearing held by the State Division of
Highways on the east-west freeway, was received and ordered placed on file.
Mayor authorized to execute Right of
Way Deed to the County of Kern for
portion of Jefferson Park necessary
for extension of Merton Avenue.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the Mayor
was authorized to execute a right of way Deed to the County of Kern
for the portion of Jefferson Park in Section 20 and 21, Township 29
South, Range 28 East, M. D. B. & M., necessary for the extension of
Merton Avenue southerly from Knott Street to intersect with Bernard
Street and Beale Avenue, by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: Nom
Absent: None
Mayor authorized to sign agreement
with Downtown Business Ass'n., East
Bakersfield Progressive Club and the
South Bakersfield Progressive Club
for the allocation of money for Christmas
decorations.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the Mayor was
authorized to sign agreement with the Downtown Business Ass'n., the
East Bakersfield Progressive Club and the South Bakersfield Progressive
Club for allocation of money budgeted for Oaristmas decorations.
Reception ef report from City Manager
re Grade Separation District. Matter of
closing of Haley Street referred to the
Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, report submitted
by the City Manager on recent Separation of Grade District Meeting with
railroad attorneys, was received and ordered placed on file, and the
matter of closing Haley Street was referred to the Planning Commission
for study and recommendation.
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Bakersfield,
California,
December 3,
1956 - 4
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for various items.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for the following items:
Lamp requirements for 1957
Diesel Fuel requirements for 1957
Gasoline requirements for 1957
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Vouchers Nos.
1474 to 1548 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed,
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America
to cover the respective amounts.
City Manager authorized to employ
appraiser to appraise John E. Ward
property at 723 Chico Street.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the City
Manager was authorized to employ James Mcnair of Ward Watson real estate
firm, to appraise John E. Ward property at 723 Chico Street.
Approval of Plans and Specifications
and authorization granted to advertise
for bids for Unit No. i of Myrtle Street
Sewer.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, plans and
specifications were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized
to call for bids for Unit No. i of the Myrtle Street Sewer.
Permission granted to release
Bond on Tract 1896.
Work having been completed in accordance with specifications,
upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, permission was granted
to release the bond covering Randall Presley Tract No. 1896.
Administrative staff instructed
to make a study of the widening of
"H" Street between California Avenue
and Brundage Lane.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, the administrative
staff was instructed to make a study of the widening of H" Street bet-
ween California Avenue and Brundage Lane.
Bakersfield, California, December 3,1956 - 5
Administrative staff instructed to
prepare estimate of cost of decorating
live trees during the Christmas season.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, the
administrative staff wasinstructed to prepare an estimate of the cost,
for consideration at the next budget session, of decorating live trees
on Truxtun Avenue and Beale Avenue during the Christmas season.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Collins, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
~i~¥-~ R~-~and ~x-Officio Clerk of the
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 10, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
at eight o'clock P. M. December 10,
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Absent: None
Invocation was
Minutes of the
approved as presented.
1956.
Doolin,
given by the Reverend Henry H.
regular meeting of December 3,
the City
the City Hall
Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Collins.
1956 were
Opening bids for one ton Pick-up
Truck with service body.
This being the time set to open bids for one ton pick-up truck
with service body, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and investigation.
Opening bids for Light Standards
and Fittings.
This being the time set to open bids for 64 Light Standards
and Fittings, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Approval of Salary increases
effective January 1, 1957.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, the following
salary increases were approved, effective January 1, 1957:
NAME CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP TO STEP
Cecilia Jewell Account Clerk 3 4
R. R. Bebout Hoseman 3 4
R. J. Blagg Hoseman 4 5
P. A. Galpin Hoseman 4 5
M. R. Morris Hoseman 3 4
H. E. Wells Hoseman 3 4
Errol Knight Building Maintenance Foreman 3 4
W. S. Walck Sewer Maintenance
Leadingman 4
Extension of time granted Jack
Lowe to complete Restroom building
at Saunders Park.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, extension
of time until December 24, 1956, was granted Jack Lowe to complete
the construction of the Restroom Building at Saunders Park.
5
Bakersfield, California, December 10, 1956 - 2
Acceptance of statements and certificates
of the County Clerk and Resolutions of the
Board of Supervisors of Kern County, stating
the result of the canvass of election returns
of Special Municipal Election of the City
held November 6, 1956, covering Propositions
No. 1 (B) and No. 2 (C).
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, statements
and certificates of the County Clerk and Resolutions of the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Kern stating the results of the canvass
of election returns of Special Municipal Election of the City held
November 6, 1956, covering Proposition No. 1 (B), City of Bakersfield
Referendum: An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Altering the Boundaries
of Each of The Seven Wards of The City of Bakersfield, California,"
and Proposition No. 2 (C), City of Bakersfield Initiative Ordinance
entitled "An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 754 New Series of the
City of Bakersfield", were accepted and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 80-56
declaring results of Special Municipal
Election held November 6, 1956.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution
No. 80-56 declaring results of Special Municipal Election held in the
City of Bakersfield, November 6, 1956 in Re: Proposition No. 1 (B),
City of Bakersfield Referendum: An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance
Altering the Boundaries of Each of The Seven Wards of The City of
Bakersfield, California," and Proposition No. 2 (C), City of Bakersfield
Initiative Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No.
754 New Series of the City of Bakersfield," was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Croes, Doolin, Eveleth,
Schweitzer,
Sullivan
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Bakersfield, California, December 10, 1956
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD REFERENDUM
Proposition No. 1 (B)
The total votes cast on said propositions are as
For the
Ordinance
11,447
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD INITIATIVE
ORDINANCE - Proposition No. 2 (C)
For the
Repealing
Ordinance
follows:
Against the
Ordinance
Attorney was
5,628
Against the
Repealing
Ordinance
13,216 4,933
City Attorney instructed to report
his findings relative to expenditure
of public funds for Hove investigation
conducted in 1949.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, the City
instructed to supplement the Council order of November 13,
1956 on Councilman Sullivan's letter relative to the expenditure of
public funds made in 1949 for confidential investigation by Harold B.
Hove, of assucations in the matter of Police Chief Grayson, and report
all his findings, but not limited, to the following:
1. Were the checks listed in the letter and made payable to
C. J. Thornton authorized by the Council as an advance to Mr. Thornton
prior to being issued and cashed? If not, the dates they were
issued and the dates they were authorized.
2. Were any funds available and budgeted for the purpose
for which they were expended by Council action?
3. What dates were the funds budgeted and by whose authority
was the account set up?
4. Do the records show an accounting was requested by
the Council from Mr. Thornton for the funds advanced to him?
5. What comment appeared in the annual audit by an
independent C. P. A. for the fiscal year 1949-1950 according to the
City Charter?
6. Were all transactions in accordance with legal procedure
of municipal accounting as provided for in Section 161 of the Charter
of this City, and if not, your opinion as to how they should have
been handled?
Bakersfield, California, December 10, 1956 - 4
Reception of C. P. A. report on
examination of City accounts for
fiscal year ended June 30, 1956.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, report on
examination of City accounts for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1956,
as submitted by D. L. R. Pratt, certified public accountant, was
received and ordered placed on file, and the City Treasurer was
instructed to adopt recommendation No. 2 en Page 9 of the report to
maintain a control figure on cash only, charging this control with cash
received and crediting it for bank deposits or other pay-outs.
City Attorney authorized to consult
with Mr. D. L. R. Pratt, certified
public accountant, in order to make
examination of accounts covering expenditure
of public funds in Hove investigation,
as outlined by Mr. Schweitzer.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, the City
Attorney was authorized to consult with Mr. D. L. R. Pratt, certified
public accountant, in order to examine all transactions made in the
expenditure of public funds in the Heve investigation, as outlined by
Mr. Schweitzer.
Reception of report submitted by
City Manager on dust and lint fallout
from the San Joaquin Cottonseed Oil Mill.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, report submitted
by the City Manager from Mr. Homer Harrison of the Kern County Health
Department, on the subject of dust and lint fallout from the San
Joaqui~ Cottonseed Oil Mill, in which he advises that the superintendent
of the mill has agreed to personally check all the lint and dust
arrestors in the plant and hopes to eliminate this condition, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Re-appointment of Mr. Rex Whittemore
as Member of the Civil Service Commission
for the Police Department.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, Mr. Rex
Whittemore was re-appointed as a Member of the Civil Service Commission
for the Police Department, for a six year term expiring December 31, 1962.
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Bakersfield, California, December 10, 1956 - 5
Appointment of Mr. Albert A. Rees as
Member of the Civil Service Commission
for Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, Mr.
Albert A. Rees was appointed as a Member of the Civil Service Commission
for the Miscellaneous Departments for a four year term expiring
December Si, 1960, by the following vote:
Ayes: Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: Carnakis, Croes
Not Voting: Collins
Absent: None
Proposed organization of an
Industrial Development Group for
the purpose of encouraging industry
to come tO Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Sullivan, it was
proposed that an Industrial Development Group, composed of
representatives from the Board of Supervisors, the City Council,
Labor Unions, and the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, be
organized and arrange to hold meetings to discuss the feasability
of engaging the services of a person in a full time capacity, to
encourage industry to come to Bakersfield, It was also suggested
that the committee headed by Mr. A. B. "Tex" Newby, which has already
made a study of smog conditions and control in this valley, be
invited to sit in on these meetings.
Council rescinds action of December
3, 1956, and instructed City Attorney
to prepare Zoning Resolution approving
recommendation of the Planning Commission
and denying motion of the City Council to
amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series
by changing the land use zoning of that
certain property located on the south side
of First Street between Holtby Road and
Oleander Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the Council
rescinded its previous action of December 3, 1956, and instructed
the City Attorney to prepare Zoning Resolution approving recommendation
Bakersfield, California, December 10, 1956 - 6
of the Planning Commission and denying the motion of the City Council
to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series by changing the land use
~ning of that certain property on the south side of First Street
between Holtby Road and Oleander Avenue from an R-1 (One-Family
Dwelling) Zone to an R-2 (Two-family Dwelling) Zone.
Date fixed for hearing on application
of A. P. Hixon requesting a change of
zone on that property located on the
easterly side of Mt. Vernon Avenue between
Vanderbilt Drive and University Avenue
and the southerly side of University Avenue
between Mt. Vernon Avenue and Eton Street.
A memorandum from the Planning Commission recommending denial
of the application of A. P. Hixon requesting a change of zone from an
R-1 to an R-2 zone, on that property located on the easterly side of
Mt. Vernon between Vanderbilt Drive and University Avenue, and the
southerly side of University Avenue between Mt. Vernon Avenue and
Eton Street, was read, and upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin,
January 7, 1957 was the date fixed for hearing on this matter before
the Council.
Approval of request of Foster and
Kleiser Company to erect billboards
on the east side of Oak Street north
of Palm Street, subject to certain
conditions.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, request of Foster and
Kleiser Company to erect billboards on the east side of Oak Street north
of Palm was approved, subject to the condition that landscaping be
provided to the satisfaction of the Planning Department.
Action on recommendation of the
Planning Commission that White Lane #1
be annexed to the City, deferred for
one week.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, action
was deferred for one week on recommendation of the Planning Commission
approving annexation of that area designated as White Lane ~ (South
High School.)
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Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for four door sedan for car pool.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for a four door sedan, in
the medium price range, for the car pool, specifications to include air
conditioning.
Approval of Plans and Purchasing Agent
authorized to advertise for bids for
alterations to the City Hall.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, Plans
were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise
for bids for alterations to the City Hall.
Approval of authorized complement
of Hosemen for the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, authorized
number of Hosemen for the Fire Department was reduced from 53 to 53,
with the substitution of 12 cadet firemen for this particular hoseman.
Adoption of Resolution No. 79-56
fixing salaries for cadet firemen.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution
No. 79-56 fixing a nominal monthly salary of $30.00 for each student
of the Bakersfield College hired by the Fire Department of the City of
Bakersfield, who performs services for the City while attending in-
service fire training with said Department, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Vouchers Nos.
1549 to 1615 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were
allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the
Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Bakersfield, California, December 10, 1957 8
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for microfilming
equipment.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, the
Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for microfilming
equipment.
adjourned.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
MAYOR of the Cindy of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-O-fficto Clerk of the C6uncil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 17, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M.
Present: Carnakis,
Absent: None
December 17, 1956.
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Invocation was given by the Reverend Allen R. Reesor of the
First Methodist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 10, 1956 were
approved as presented.
City Manager authorized to use City
forces to decorate deddar tree at
2300 Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager
was authorized to use City forces to decorate deodar tree in parking at
2300 Truxtun Avenue with Christmas lights.
Opening bids for Lamp
Requirements for 1957.
This being the time set to open bids for Lamp Requirements for
1957, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon
a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the bids were referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde,
Inc. to furnish one ton Pick-up Truck
with Service Body.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, bid of
Geo. Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish 1956 Ford Model F350 Pick-up Truck for
a net price of $2474.82 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Award of bid for 64 Lighting Standards
and fittings deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, award of bid for
64 Lighting Standards and Fittings was deferred for one week, and a
Council Committee composed of Councilmen Croes, Doolin and Mayor
Carnakis, was appointed to confer with the City Manager and other
engineers relative to the merits of the standards offered, and report
back to the Council.
Bakersfield, California, December 17, 1956 - 2
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting application
of Sadie M. Elwood to permit an existing
duplex to be used as a gift and antique
shop, etc. on.that property designated as
2109-19th Street, subject to certain conditions.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal to the decision
of the Planning Commission granting application of Sadie M. Elwood for a
variance to permit an existing duplex to be used as a gift and antique
shop, a ballroom dancing club and reducing salon, on that property
designated as 2109-19th Street, all interested persons present were given
an opportunity to be heard. After giving due consideration to all
arguments presented, upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a zoning resolution approving
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and granting the variance,
subject to certain conditions as outlined by the Planning Director.
Councilman Collins voted in the negative on this motion.
Acceptance of resignation of E. Wayne
Taylor, as Member of the Civil Service
Commission for Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, resignation
of E. Wayne Taylor as a Member of the Civil ~rvice Commission for
Miscellaneous Departments, to become effective immediately, was accepted.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds for non-structural improvements
around the dwelling moved to the City
Dog Pound Area.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $1800.00 from Account No. 11-100-60, City
Manager, Administration of Office, Unapplied Appropriations, to Account
No. 11-4§1-94, Police Department, Police Pound Maintenance, Non-Structural
Improvements, for the non-structural improvements around the dwelling
moved to the City Dog Pound Area.
Petition from Motor Center for closing
of a portion of old Lakeview Street, running
South from California Avenue, referred to
the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, petition from
Mr. Lawrence F. Lake, president of Motor Center, requesting the closing
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of the dead portion of old Lakeview Street running south from California
Avenue approximately 130 feet to the alley, was referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of resignation of Harry E.
Blair as Member of the Board of Charity
Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the resignation
of Mr. Harry E. Blair as a Member of the Board of Charity Appeals and
Solicitations was accepted, and the City Clerk was instructed to direct
a letter to Mr. Blair expressing the appreciation of the Council for his
excellent service on the Board.
Reception of report of City-County
Cooperation ~mmittee meeting held
December ll, 1956.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, report
submitted by the City-County Cooperation Committee on the various items
discussed at meeting held December 11, 1956 at Hotel E1 Tejon, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of City Auditor's Financial
Report for November, 1956.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the City
Auditor's Financial Report for November, 1956, was received and
ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to confer
with the County Counsel relative to
drawing a joint resolution covering
the formation of a Metropolitan Planning
Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Attorney was instructed to confer with the County Counsel relative to
the preparation of a joint resolution covering the formation of a
Metropolitan Planning Commission.
Adoption of Resolution No. 81-56
consenting to the cancellation and
recission of Order confirming Probate
Sale made by the Court on November 28,
1956 in the matter of the estate of
Bessie R. Andrews, deceased.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 81-56 consenting to the cancellation and recission of Order confirming
Bakersfield, California, December 17, 1956 - 4
Probate Sale made by the Court on November 28, 19§6, in the matter of
the estate of Bessie R. Andrews, deceased, and authorizing the Mayor
to execute the Contract for Recission of Probate Sale, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Appointment of Council Committee to
formulate policy to he determined by
the Council relative to placing proposition
of acquiring the transit system on the
March ballot.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seco~ied by Croes, a Council
Committee composed of Mayor Carnakis, Councilmen Schweitzer and Eveleth,
was appointed to formulate policy to be determined by the Council relative
to placing the proposition of acquiring the transit system on the ballot
at the March 19th Election.
Reception of proposed ordinance for the
prohibiting of discriminatory practices
in employment because of race, color,
religion, ancestry, national origin or
place of birth by employers, employment
agencies, labor organizations and others.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, proposed
ordinance for the prohibiting of discriminatory practices in employment
because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin or place
of birth by employers, employment agencies, labor organizations and
others, as submitted by the N. A. A. C. P., was received, and a
copy referred to the City Attorney for his study.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 121
denying zone change of that certain
property on the south side of First Street
between Holtby Road and Oleander Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Zoning Resolution
No. 121 denying zone change of that certain property on the south side of
First Street between Holtby Road and Oleander Avenue, was adopted as read
by the
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
following vote:
Carnakis, Collins,
None
None
Cores, Doolin, Eveleth,
Schweitzer,
Sullivan
Bakersfield, California, December 17, 1956 - 5
City Attorney authorized to enter into
negotiations with Bond Attorneys relative
to issuance of bonds for the acquisition
and operation of a passenger transit system
in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the City Attorney
was authorized to enter into negotiations with Bond Attorneys relative
to the issuance of bonds for the acquisition and operation of a passenger
transit system in the City of Bakersfield, to be voted upon at the
March 19th election.
Appointment of Acting City Clerk
during City Clerk's vacation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, Mrs.
Betty Stiner was appointed Acting City Clerk for the period of
December 26, 1956 to January 2, 1957, which is the City Clerk's
authorized vacation.
Adoption of Ordinance No. llll New
Series amending Sections 4, 56, 94,
95, 103, 105, 108, 112, 113, 114, 115,
116 and 117, of Taxation Ordinance No.
815 New Series of the City of Bakersfield,
adding several definitions thereto, and
imposing certain duties on the Tax
Collector of said City.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Ordinance No.
llll New Series amending Sections 4, 56, 94, 95, 103, 105, 108, 112,
ll3, 114, 115, ll6 and 117, of Taxation Ordinance No. 815 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield, adding several definitions thereto, and
imposing certain duties on the Tax Collector of said City, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, December 17, 1956 - 6
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 729 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, declaring its
intention to order the vacation of a
portion of Union Avenue, also known as
County Road No. 96.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
of Intention No. 729 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order the vacation of a portion
of Union Avenue, also known as County Road No. 96, and setting
January 7, 1957 as the date for hearing on this matter before the
Council, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Subdivision Map and Mayor
authorized to execute Contract and
Specifications covering Tract No. 1897.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, it is ordered
that the Map entitled Tract No. 1897 be and the same is hereby approved;
and that the map accompanied by certificates of Kern County Title
Company showing that title to said property is vested in Presley
Development Company, Kern County Title Company, Joe Gulart, Mary
Gulart; Solomon Jewett, Philo L. Jewett, Lucy Kate Jewett, Solomon
Wright Jewett, H. A. Blodgett, their executors, administrators, heirs,
assigns and successors, as per agreement dated May 16, 1896 recorded in
Book 6, Page 318 of Agreements is ordered recorded in the Office of
the County Recorder; and it is further ordered the streets, avenues,
courts, places, ways, lanes, alleys, and easements shown upon said map
and therein offered for dedication be, and the same are hereby accepted
for public use. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11587 of the
Business and Professions Code, the Council of the City of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, December 17, 1956 - ?
hereby waives the requirement of signature of the
NAME
following:
NATURE OF INTEREST
Joe Goulart and Mary Goulart) Their executors,
Solomon Jewett ) administrators,
Philo L. Jewett ) assigns and successors.
Lucy Kate Jewett ) As per agreement dated
Solomon Wright Jewett ) May 16, 1896 recorded in
H. A. Blodgett ) Book 6, Page 319 of Agreements
Mineral rights below 500 feet
Water Rights
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the face
of said map a copy of this order authenticated by the seal of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield.
The Mayor was authorized to execute the Contract and Specifications
covering the improvement of all streets, highways, alleys, curbs and gutters,
sewers and storm sewer, dedicated for public purposes according to the Map
of said Tract No. 1897.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Vouchers Nos. 1616
to 1686 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and
the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America to
cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.until December 26, 1956.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the Council
adjourned until Wednesday, December 26, 1956.
MAYOR o~Ithe City of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CITY CLEBK and Ex2Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, December 26, 1956
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P. M. December 26,
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Absent: None
1956.
Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 17, 1956 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for alterations to
City Hall Building.
This being the time set to open bids for alterations to the
City Hall Building, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, the
bids were referred to the Assistant City Manager and Mr. Robert N. Eddy,
Architect, for study and recommendation at this time, so that the bids
could be awarded at this meeting.
Opening bids for sale and removal of
service station building at 18th and
K streets.
This being the time set to open bids for sale and removal of
service station building at 18th and K streets, all bids were publicly
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded
by Sullivan, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation, with instructions to negotiate for the city on the
sale and removal of this building.
Acceptance of bid of San Joaquin
Wholesale Electric Company for
lamp requirements for 1957.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, bid of San
Joaquin Wholesale Electric Company to furnish lamp requirements for
1957 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bids of Taper Tube Pole
Company for 64 Lighting Standards and
Kern Electric Distributors for fittings.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, bid of
Taper Tube Company to furnish 64 Lighting Standards and bid of Kern
Electric Distributors to furnish the fittings, were accepted, as
Bakersfield, California, December 26, 1956
recommended by the Assistant City Manager and the committee appointed
to study the bids, all other bids were rejected.
Date of January 14, 1957 fixed for
hearing before the Council on appeal
of Ralph Smith to decision of the
Planning Commission denying application
of the College Heights Company for a
variance of a C-1 (Limited Commercial)
Zone to permit the construction, opera-
tion and maintenance of a cocktail
lounge containing approximately 775
square feet of floor area to be used
in conjunction with a restaurant
locaied at 921 Panorama Drive.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, date of
January 14, 1957, was fixed for hearing before the Council on appeal
made by Ralph Smith to decision of the Planning Commission denying
application of the College Heights Company for a variance of a C-1
(Limited Commercial) Zone to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a cocktail lounge containing approximately 775 square
feet of floor area to be used in conjuction with a restaurant located
at 921 Panorama Drive.
Letter from Sister M. Petra thanking
the Council on behal of Mercy Hospital
for decorating deodar tree for Christmas.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, letter from
Sister M. Petra thanking the Council on behalf of the Mercy Hospital
for decorating deodar tree for Christmas, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Communication from Mrs. J. Perry
thanking the Mayor for the light-
ing of the deodar tree for Christmas
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communication
from Mrs. J. Perry thanking the Mayor for the lighting of the deodar
tree for Christmas was received and ordered placed on file.
Request from Dr. Glenn D. Puder, Pastor
of the First Presbyterian Church for
permission to place a sign at intersec-
tion of Seventeenth Street and Chester A
Avenue directing the public to the
Church.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, letter from
Dr. Glenn D. Puder, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church for permission
to place a sign at intersection of Seventeenth Street and Chester Avenue
directing the public to the church, was referred to the Traffic Authority
for study and to make a report to the City Council.
Bakersfield, California, I~cember 26, 1956 3.
Acceptance of bids of McNaul's, Gundlach's,
A-C Electric Company and Weber Showcase and
Fixture Company for alterations on the City
Hall Building.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, bids of
NcNaul's for floor covering at $234.00, carpeting at $125.00 and acoustic
tile at $277.00; Gundlach's for heating and air conditions at $318.00;
A-C Electrical Company for electrical work at $1,030.00; Weber Showcase
and Fixture Company for partitions at $2,272.00 were accepted, as
recommended by Mr. Earl Miner, Assistant City Manager and Mr. Robert N.
Eddy, Architect.
Appointment of Mrs. Diana Adams as
member of the Civil Service Commission
for Miscellaneous Departments to fill
the unexpired term of Mr. E. Wayne
Tayor.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, Mrs. Diana
Adams was appointed as a member of the Civil Service Commission Mis-
cellaneous Departments to fill the unexpired term of Mr. E. Wayne
Taylor, term to expire December 31, 1958.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 122
granting variance to Sadie M. Elwood
to permit an existing duplex to be used
as a gift and antique shop, a ballroom
dancing club and a reducing salon on
that property designated as 2109 19th
street.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, Zoning
Resolution No. 122 granting bariance to Sadie M. Elwood to permit an
existing duplex to be used as a gift and antique shop, a ballroom
dancing club and a reducing salon on that property designated as 2109
19th Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
NOES: Collins
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Vouchers Nos.
1687 to 1743 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed,
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of
America to cover the respective amounts.
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Adjournment until
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned until January 7, 1957.
California, December 26, 1956 4.
January 7, 1957.
seconded by Schweitzer, the Council
MAYOR of the Cit~ of Bakersfield.
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CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of
Council of the City of Bakersfield.
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