HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCT - DEC 1965Bakersfield~ California, October 4, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall at eight o'clock P. M. October 4, ]965.
The Mayor called the meeting to order, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend William
Eisenhower of the Northminster Presbyterian Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 27, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of Bid of Inland Equipment
Company to furnish 125 CFM Rotary Air
Compressor.
Upon a motion by Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, low bid of Inland Equipment Company to furnish 125 CFM
Ro~ary Air Compressor for a total amount of $4,268.16 was accepted,
all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
the contract.
Acceptance of Bid of Cal Rex Machinery
Sales to furnish Pulvi-Mixer.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, bid of Cal Rex Machinery Sales to furnish Pulvi-Mixer for
total bid of $14,576.00 was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the contract.
Adoption of Council Auditorium Report
making recommendations for procedure
in Auditorium Lighting.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, report of the Council Auditorium Committee making certain
recommendations for procedure in Auditorium Lighting, was adopted.
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Adoption of Resolution of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield~ California,
supporting U. S. A. Policy in South
Viet Nam and the Dominican Republic.
Mr. Todd Madigan, chairman of the Kern County Veterans
Affairs Council, appeared before the Council and read a Resolution
adopted by that organization~ supporting the President and Congress
of the United States of America in those actions deemed necessary
to halt communist aggression in the Republic of South Viet Nam
and the Dominican Republic, and urged the Kern County Board of
Supervisors and the City Council of the City of Bakersfield to
adopt a similar resolution.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Park~ Resolution of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
supporting U.S. A. Policy in South Viet Nam and the Dominican
Republic, was adopted, with copies to be sent to the President of the
United States~ Senator J. William Fullbright~ Senator Thomas Kuchel,
Senator Harlen Hagen and other persons designated by the Council.
Request from American Pacific Petroleum
Corporation for permission to enter upon
the City of Bakersfield Municipal Farm to
conduct drilling operations granted
subject to certain conditions.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, request from the American Pacific Petroleum Corporation for
permission to enter upon the City of Bakersfield Municipal Farm to
conduct operations for the drilling of a well located in the northeast
~arter of Section 22, was granted, subject to certain conditions
to be imposed by the Planning Commission.
Council recesses and reconvenes as
a Canvassing Board of Returns of Special
Election of September 28, 1965.
This being the time and place fixed for the canvass of the
returns of the Special Election held on September 28, 1965, the Council
recessed and reconvened as a Canvassing Board. Mayor Karlen appointed
Councilmen Hosking, Park and Whittemore to conduct the canvass,
and the returns of said election and the absentee votes cast at said
election were duly and regularly canvassed as provided by law.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 58-65 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring the result of the
Canvass of Election Returns of Special
Election held in said City on
September 28, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution No. 58-65 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield California, declaring the result of the canvass of
election returns of the Special Election held in said City on
September 28, 1965 was adopted by
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Said Resolution is set
follows:
the following vote:
Hosking, Park, Rubker, Stiern,
forth in full on the Minutes as
The City Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
does HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS follows:
Section 1. That a Special Election was duly called and
regularly held in said City on the 28th day of September, 1965, at
which election there were submitted to the qualified voters of said
City the following propositions, to wit:
BOND PROPOSITION A - SEWER SYSTEM: Shall the City of
Bakersfield incur a bonded indebtedness in the principal amount of
$3,525,000 for the purpose of the acquisition and construction by
said City of a certain municipal improvement, to wit: Additions to
and improvements of the sewage collection and disposal system of
said City including trunk sewers and sewage treatment facilities
and acquisition of all lands, easements, pipe, pumps, machinery
and other property necessary therefor?
Bakersfield, California, October 4,
1965 - Page 4
BOND PROPOSITION B - FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM:
Shall the City of Bakersfield incur a bonded indebtedness in the
principal amount of $125,000 for the purpose of the acquisition
and construction by said City of a certain municipal improvement,
to wit: Additions to the fire fighting system of the City
including a fire station and including the acquisition of any
real property, furniture, fixtures, fire fighting tools, apparatus,
equipment and other property necessary therefor?
PROPOSITION C - CHARTER AMENDMENT:
Shall Sections ll3.1, 113.2, 113.3, 113.4, 113.5, 113.6, 113.7
and 113.8 be repealed and Section 113.9 be amended to read:
Section 113.9. Section 109 of this Charter shall not be applicable
to public transportation facilities owned or operated by the City?
Section 2. That the returns of said election have been
duly and regularly canvassed by this City Council as provided by
law, and all absentee ballots, if any, returned have been canvassed
as provided by law.
Section 3. That the votes in the precincts established
for said election upon said propositions and for and against
said propositions, the absentee votes, if any, cast upon said
propositions and for and against said propositions, and the total
votes cast at said election for and against said propositions
and upon said propositions are as follows:
Bakersfield,
BOND PROPOSITION
A
PRECINCT YES NO TOTAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
3O
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
4O
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
5O
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
45 23 68
37 21 58
22 17 39
25 16 41
26 9 35
18 10 28
63 17 80
53 18 71
61 7 68
28 9 37
29 24 53
72 17 89
37 17 54
30 14 44
48 14 62
45 34 79
32 14 46
31 21 52
75 49 124
22 5 27
50 12 62
19 3 22
56 27 83
48 23 71
42 17 59
66 20 86
36 l0 46
50 ll 61
56 11 67
43 19 62
45 19 64
53 12 65
56 14 70
31 12 43
27 18 45
67 9 76
84 24 108
32 10 42
74 8 82
55 8 63
85 18 103
35 22 57
31 14 45
15 5 20
58 23 81
52 18 70
72 12 84
27 15 42
39 8 47
81 35 116
69 22 91
81 32 113
30 14 44
42 18 60
72 14 86
64 28 92
57 11 68
36 ll 47
California, October 4~
BOND PROPOSITION
B
YES NO TOTAL
42 25 67
38 19 57
28 10 38
29 13 42
28 8 36
21 7 28
72 ll 83
43 21 64
57 7 64
31 5 36
27 22 49
72 14 86
37 16 53
30 14 44
51 10 61
51 29 80
31 14 45
34 18 52
85 38 123
22 5 27
50 10 60
19 3 22
69 14 83
52 18 70
42 17 59
73 13 86
33 13 46
51 10 61
62 5 67
45 17 62
49 15 64
54 12 66
61 8 69
31 12 43
30 13 43
64 ll 75
91 17 108
33 9 42
70 11 81
53 10 63
87 14 101
31 25 56
32 15 47
14 8 22
65 16 81
47 23 70
71 15 86
32 10 42
40 7 47
86 30 116
68 22 90
82 29 111
30 12 42
42 16 58
74 12 86
64 27 91
57 11 68
38 9 47
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PROPOS IT ION
C
YES NO TOTAL
52 12 64
35 22 57
24 9 33
23 16 39
21 12 33
18 9 27
70 10 80
38 21 59
51 l0 61
24 10 34
23 22 45
64 21 85
26 24 50
26 16 42
40 14 5,4
47 31 78
39 7 46
34 18 5:2
79 42 121[
22 3 25
50 9 59
20 2 2:2
63 17 80
49 20 6!)
38 17 55
60 25 85
33 12 45
48 11 59
52 11 63
41 20 6:[
46 18 64
52 12 64
54 9 63
25 16 4]!
37 6 43
61 10 7]_
83 22 105
30 11 4].
65 11 7(;
49 ll 60
85 13 98
30 24 54
29 15 44:
12 9 21
64 16 80
51 12 62;
65 15 80
30 8 38
40 6 46
85 21 106,
78 12 90
88 23 111
22 16 36
39 17 56
69 14 73
61 30 91
52 14 66
38 5 43
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BOND PROPOSITION
A
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BOND PROPOSITION
B
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PROPOSITION
C
PRECINCT YES NO TOTAL
59 86 14 300
60 69 17 86
61 75 13 88
62 59 9 68
63 37 28 65
64 32 16 48
65 36 13 49
66 57 9 66
67 77 28 95
68 70 7 77
69 36 18 53
70 42 9 51
71 86 21 107
72 57 19 76
73 29 3 32
74 34 14 48
75 53 l0 63
76 56 19 64
77 55 12 67
78 57 14 71
79 52 4 56
80 37 I 38
81 88 19 107
82 78 13 91
83 34 18 52
84 42 12 54
85 35 5 40
86 32 12 44
87 36 5 41
88 50 6 56
89 53 13 66
Totals in
Precincts
4364 1364
5728
Absentee
Votes 51 12 63
YES NO TOTAL
82 16 98
75 12 87
77 ll 88
61 6 67
44 20 64
37 11 48
39 9 48
54 11 65
79 25 103
65 l0 75
36 18 54
40 9 49
89 18 107
63 12 75
30 1 31
32 15 47
59 7 66
46 17 63
57 ll 68
58 12 70
53 3 56
36 2 38
89 16 105
78 12 90
43 9 52
43 11 54
33 7 40
41 13 44
38 3 41
51 5 56
55 11 66
4494 1188 5682
52 l0 62
YES NO TOTAL
82 15 97
68 14 82
71 15 86
46 14 60
45 17 62
35 11 46
40 8 48
50 12 62
70 29 99
57 14 71
39 13 42
28 16 44
87 15 103
60 10 70
27 3 3O
30 16 46
45 22 67
43 13 56
52 13 65
51 15 66
42 9 51
30 6 36
76 24 100
63 22 85
31 16 47
31 18 49
24 13 37
24 19 43
30 6 36
44 10 54
49 12 61
4120 1309 5429
41 18 59
Total Votes
Including
Absentee
Votes 4415
1376 5791 4546 1198 5744
4161 1327 5488
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Section 4. That the votes of more than two-thirds of
all the Voters voting at said election upon each of said bond
propositions (Propositions A and B) were cast in favor of the
adoption of said bond propositions, and each of said bond propositions
is hereby declared to be carried, and this City Council is
authorized to issue bonds for the purposes stated therein as
provided by law.
Section 5. That the votes of more than one-half of all
the voters voting at said election upon said Proposition C were
cast in favor of the adoption of said Charter Amendment, and said
Charter Amendment is hereby declared to be carried, and this City
Council is authorized to proceed with the procedure provided by law
to bring said amendment in to operation.
Section 6. That the City Clerk of this City is hereby
directed to enter this resolution in full in the Minutes of this
City Council, which entry shall constitute the City Clerk's
statement of the result of the election.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 4th day of October,
1965.
RUSSEL V. KARLEN, M.D.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
MARIAN S. IRVIN
CITY CLERK of the City of Bakersfield,
California
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1584 New
Series amending Chapter 17.56 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
changing the wording and provisions of
Section 17.56.020 (Automobile Parking
Requirements in One and Two-Family and
Multiple-Family Dwellings.)
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Park, Ordinance No. 1584 New Series amending Chapter
17.56 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield changing the
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October 4,
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wording and provisions of Section 17.56.020 (Automobile Parking
Requirements in One and Two-Fmnily and Multiple-Family Dwellings)
was adopted, as amended by the following vote;:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
First reading of an Ordinance amending
Section 6.12.090 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield deleting
Public Employees Exemptions from
Transient Lodging Tax.
At this time an Ordinance amending Section 6.12.090
of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield deleting Public
Employees Exemptions from Transient Lodging Tax was considered
given first reading.
Adoption of Governmental Efficiency
Report of Public Meeting held on
September 29, 1965.
Councilman Robert Whirremote, chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency Committee, read a report of a public meeting of that
Committee held on Wednesday, September 29, 1965, at 8:00 P. M. in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall to discuss Mayor Karlen's
request for an assistant. Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore,
seconded by Councilman Park, the report was adopted as corrected.
In the report the Committee recommended to the Council
that the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce be required to
maintain a closer liaison between the Industrial Development
Department and the Council by keeping the members of the Council
informed on its industrial development progress through frequent
reports.
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Approval of Contracts with the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
providing for the operation of a
Convention Bureau and for the Service
of Advertising the City and Promoting
the Industrial Development of the City.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern~ seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Contracts with the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
providing for the operation of a Convention Bureau and for the
service of advertising the City and promoting the Industrial
Development of the City were approved, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same. Mr. Len Edholm, Industrial Manager of the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, who was present at the meeting,
was requested to keep the Council informed of the Industrial
development program by submitting frequent progress reports.
City Staff instructed to prepare a
Feasibility Report on the use of a
portion of the Municipal Farm as an
industrial site.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, theCity Staff was instructed to prepare a Feasibility Report
on the use of a portion of the Municipal Farm, or any other adjacent
land, for the development of an industrial park site.
Auditor-Controller authorized to issue
refund to Lloyd S. Nelson for unused
portion of service station business
license.
After some discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Park,
seconded by Councilman Hosking, the Auditor-Controller was
authorized to issue a check in amount of $10.00 to Lloyd D. Nelson,
for unused portion of service station business license.
Mayor authorized to appoint Council
Committee to review City License
Ordinance fees and procedures.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Whittemore, the Mayor was authorized to appoint a Council
Committee to review City License Ordinance Fees and procedures.
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Denial of Application of Mr. Gilbert
Burns for Encroachment Permit for entry
canopy at 1670 "M" Street.
In accordance with recommendation of the Director of Public
Works, upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Park, application for Encroachment Permit from Mr. Gilbert Burns
for entry canopy at 1670 "M" Street, was denied.
Acceptance of Work and Mayor authorized
to execute Notice of Completion of Contract
No. 68-65 for furnishing and installing
street lighting on Truxtun Avenue between
"Q" Street and "V" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the Work was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
the Notice of Completion for recordation, of Contract No. 68-65 for
furnishing and installing street lighting on Truxtun Avenue between
"Q" Street and "V" Street.
Approval of Plans and Specifications
and authorization granted to advertise
for bids for realigning, paving and
improving Hughes Lane between Brundage
Lane and Cloverdale Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, plans and specifications were approved, and authorization was;
granted to advertise for bids for the realigning, paving and improving
of Hughes Lane between Brundage Lane and Cloverdale Road.
Acceptance of Work and Mayor authorized
to execute Notice of Completion for the
construction of Storm Drain in California
Avenue and Inyo Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, the Work was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to execute
the Notice of Completion for recordation, for the construction of
Storm Drain in California Avenue and Inyo Streets.
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed
for the South Half of University Avenue
from Covina Street, 460 feet east.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Street Right of Way Deed from the Christian Churches
(Disciples of Christ) of Southern California, for the south half of
University Avenue from Covina Street, 460 feet east, was accepted.
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Approval of Contract Change Order
No. I to Dicco, Inc. for the paving
and improving of Ming Avenue between
the west City Limits and Stine Canal.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Contract Change Order No. 1 to Dicco, Inc. in amount of
$450.00 for the paving and imrpoving of Ming Avenue between the
west City Limits and Stine Canal was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same. The cost of this Change Order will be
paid by the Kern County Union High School District as part of Joint
Exercise of Powers Agreement.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 918 to 965 inclusive, in amount of $27,178.42,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was given for payment of same.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1585 New
Series amending Section 17.12.020
(Zoning Map) of the Municipal Code of
the City of Bakersfield by changing the
Land Use Zoning of that certain property
in the City of Bakersfield located at the
northeast and northwest corners of
Christmas Tree Lane and Columbus Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on an application by
Hugh Curran to amend Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code by changing the Land Use Zoning of those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield located at the northeast and northwest
corners of Christmas Tree Lane and Columbus Avenue from an R-1
(Single Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling) or more restrictive zone, the City Clerk reported that
the h~,aring had been duly advertised and posted and written
protests had been received from the following:
2 letters from the same person, one signed
Mrs. Virgil Burlison and the other signed
Mrs. Dwana Burlison
Letter - Mr.
Letter - Mr.
Letter - Mr.
Bob Bosley
Lloyd Plank
Major D. Dale
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Also, a petition containing the signatures of 45 residents
in the area expressing their objections to the proposed rezoning
was received in the City Clerk's office.
All interested persons l~esent were given an opportunity
to be heard. After considerable discussion~ it was moved by Councilman
Park, seconded by Councilman Hosking, that Ordinance No. 1585 New Series
amending Section 17.12.020 (Zoning Map) of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use Zoning of the
property from an R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-3-D
(Limited Multiple Famil~Dwelling - Architectural Design) Zone, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin~ Hosking, Park, Rucker~ Stiern~
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adjournment until October 18, 1965.
There Being no further official business to come before
this Council, upon a motion by Councilman Doolin~ seconded by
Councilman Stiern, the meeting was adjourned at 11:56 P.M. until
18~ 1965.
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ATTEST:
CITY an~- ic the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 18, 1965.
The Mayor called the meeting to order, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend Lawrence Bailey
of the Chester Avenue Baptist Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 4, 1965 were
Absent:
approved as presented.
Acceptance of Bid
Construction, Inc.
Abatement.
of Turman
for Weed
The Director of Public Works reported
that as a result
of the Weed Abatement Program, the owners of only 18 parcels did not
comply with the Notice to Destroy Weeds. Upon a motion by Councilman
Rucker, seconded by Councilman Stiern, unit prices bid by Turman
Construction, Inc. to clean up the 18 parcels were accepted, all
other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
the contract.
Mayor Karlen authorized' to contact
Mr. William Welch, District Engineer,
State Division of Highways,
relative to the State's plans for
landscaping freeways leading into the
City of Bakersfield.
Mr. Robert Eddy, Chairman of the Community Beautification
Committee, addressed the Council and reported that the Committee is
in the process of developing a program which they can submit to the
Council, that they have examined a number of programs of other
communities who are aware of community ugliness and seeking ways to
combat it. He requested the endorsement of the Council on its program
which will be an extremely long range plan. Some of the recommendations
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of the Committee are as follows:
1. Landscape program of major freeways with
particular emphasis placed on off ramps
leading into the City
2. Promulgation and adoption of appropriate
beautification standards for use of the
Planning Commission in. its evaluation of new
building in the community
S. City adopt appropriate Sign Ordinance
4. Encourage and endorse all worthy programs of
Community Beautification such as the Downtown
Revitalization Program
5. Help create an awareness of community ugliness
by conducting photo contests in the schools
6. Recognize the best examples of civic beautificstion
by properly citing plans submitted
7. At an early date sponsor a premiere showing of the
recently completed film on community ugliness
In order to initiate the program presented by Mr. Eddy,
it was moved by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Rucker, and
carrie~, that Mayor Karlen be authorized to telephone Mr. William
Welch, District Engineer of the State Division of Highways in Fresno,
and follow the call up with a letter of inquiry, as to the State's
plans for landscaping freeway routes leading into the City of
Bakersfield.
Information regarding recent developments
of Pacific Air Lines' 3et equipment
program referred to the City-County
Cooperation Committee for evaluation with
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
and the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
Mr. Harry S. White, president of Pacific Air Lines,
addressed the Council giving an appraisal of the company since he
last visited the Council, pointing out the advantages to Bakersfield
of the recent development of his company's jet equipment program.
Upon a motion by Councilman Bosking, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz,
the information was referred to the City-County Cooperation
Committee for evaluation and review with the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce and the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
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Approval of appropriation for the purpose
of making a joint study of costs and
benefits of Local and County Governments
in Kern County.
Councilman Richard A. Stiern, the Council's representative
to the Association of Kern County Cities, reported that Bakersfield's
share of the cost of conducting a joint study of the costs and
benefits of local governmental services between the municipalities
and the county government would amount to $5,196.23, which represents
$77.21 per 1,000 population. Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin,
seconded by Councilman Hosking, appropriation of the necessary funds
for the purpose of starting the survey, was approved.
Verbal report from Councilman Robert
Whirremote, chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency Committee, of meeting with
the Industrial Committee of the Chamber
of Commerce.
Councilman Robert Whittemore, chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency Committee, reported on a meeting held by the Committee
with the Industrial Committee of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber
of Commerce. He stated that periodical progress reports will be
made to the Council, and as the Committee is now aware of the work
being done by the Chamber, he feels better cooperation will result in
the future.
Approval of proposal submitted by Bart
Electrical Company for Electrical
Engineering and re-design of the control
' ~ lighting for the Bakersfield Civic
Auditorium.
City Manager Noland reported that a proposal had been
submitted to the Council Auditorium Committee for furnishing the
electrical design in conjunction with all other consultants hired
by the City and for furnishing plans and specifications for a
lighting control system so. that bids~maybe obtained within eight
weeks. Upon a motion. by Councilman Hosking, seconded by CouncilwOman
Balfanz, proposal submitted by Bart Electric Company for electrical
engineering and re-design of the control lighting for the Bakersfield
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Civic Auditorium for a total fee to consist of 6% of the complete
contract price for the installation, was accepted, and the Mayor
was authorized to execute the contract.
City Manager reports on letter
received relative to Police incident.
City Manager Noland reported that, as directed by the
Council, he had evaluated the matter of an incident regarding the
actions ofthe. Police Department which had been brought to the
attention of the Council in a letter signed by three minors. He
stated that it was the decision of the boys not to re-submit a letter
to him, and that the matter has been resolved.
Mayor authorized to sign Joint Resolution
.of the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Kern and the City Council of the City
of Bakersfield extending a joint invitation
for the performance of "Sing-Out '65"
musical production in Bakersfield.
Councilman William H. Park, chairman of the City-County
Cooperation Committee, reported that he had met with Supervisor
Fairbairn and discussed a request made to the Board of Supervisors
regarding the issuance of an invitation to Moral Re-armament to
bring its show "Sing-Out '65" to Bakersfield. He stated that
the Committee recommended the issuance of the invitation, and upon
a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Park, the Mayor
was authorized to sign a Joint Resolution of the Board of Supervisors
and the City Council extending an invitation for the performance o~!
"Sing-Out '65" musical production in Bakersfield on October 31,
1965, at the Civic Auditorium.
Mayor appoints Council Committee to
review License Ordinance and Fees.
Mayor Karlen reported that he had appointed Counci.lman
Rucker, chairman, Councilwoman Balfanz and Councilman Whittemore,
to serve on a Council Committee to review the License Ordinance
and fees and to make a recommendation relative to fee refunds as
desired by the Council.
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Adoption oX Ordinance No. 1586 New
Series amending Chapter 6.12 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
by'deleting ~he' Public Employees Exemption
from' Section 6.12.090.
Upon a moti~on by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Ordinance No. 1586 New Series amending Chapter 6.12 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by deleting the Public
Employees Exemption from Section 6.12.090, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 59-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
consenting to the commencement of
annexation proceedings for the annexation
to the City of Bakersfield of certain
inhabited and unincorporated territory
in:the.County of Kern',' State of
California, contiguous to the City of
Bakersfield, designated as "Sunset No.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 59-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
consenting to the commencement of annexation proceedings for the
annexation to the City of Bakersfield of certain inhabited and
unincorporated territory in the County of Kern, State of California.,
contiguous to the City of Bakersfield, designated as "Sunset No. 4"~,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes~
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Whittemore
None
Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Absent: None
Bakersfield,
California,
O~tober 18, 1965 - Page 6
Adoption of Resolution No. 69-65 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
acknowledging the receipt of a copy of
Notice of Intention to circulate petition
for the'~nnexation of territory designated
as Sunset No. 4, and an Affidavit of
Publication thereof, and approving the
circulation of the petition.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution No. 60-65 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield acknowledging the receipt of a copy of Notice of Intention
to circulate Petition for the annexation of territory designated as
Sunset No. 4, and an Affidavit ok Publication thereof, and approving
the circulation of the petition, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker,
Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Stiern,
Auditor-Controller authorized to make
Budget Transfer to provide funds
necessary for Bond Election held
September 28, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the Auditor-Controller was authorized to make a Budget Transfer
of $16,000.00 from Capital Outlay Fund No. 25 to General Fund No. ll,
to provide the funds necessary to pay the expenses of the Bond Election
held September 28, 1965.
Approval of Salary Step increase
effective from October 1, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, salary step increase effective from October 1, 1965, was
granted Grover Lee Parry, Sanitation Route Foreman, from Step C to D.
Notice of Notion re Petition for Leave
to present a Late Claim from Nora Edith
Nattin referred to the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, Notice of Notion re Petition for Leave to Present a Late Claim
from Nora Edith Martin was referred to the City Attorney.
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347
Claim for personal.injuries from
Suzette Michelle Taylor, referred to
the Ci'ty Attorney ~or handling with
City's insurance carrier.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Hosking, claim for personal injuries from Suzette Michelle
Taylor, a minor, by her
Taylor, was referred to
father and natural guardian, James Alton
the City Attorney for handling with City's
insurance carrier.
Hosking,
Verified Claim fordamages from Roger
Coleman referred to the City
Attorney for handling with City's
insurance carrier.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
verified claim for damages from Roger Coleman was referred
to the City Attorney for handling with City's insurance carrier.
Petition requesting street lighting on
29th Street between "Q" Street and San
Dimas Street received and referred to the
Director.of Public Works for report in
two weeks.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, petition signed by 15 residents of the area, requesting
street lighting on 29th Street between "Q" Street and San Dimas
Street, was received and placed on file, and referred to the Director
of Public Works for report back to the Council in two weeks.
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on request by Harold and Gerald Keyser
for zoning upon annexation to the City Of
Bakersfield for .those certain properties
in the County of Kern located adjacent and
northerly of Ming Avenue, adjacent and
easterly of a portion of the incorporated
area lying northeasterly of the intersection
of Wible Road and Ming Avenue and westerly
of a prolongation of Hughes Lane northerly of
Ming Avenue.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on October
6, 1965 on a request by Harold and Gerald Keyset for zoning upon
annexation to the City of Bakersfield as a C-2 (Commercial) or more
restrictive zone, for those certain properties in the County of
Kern located adjacent and northerly of Ming Avenue, adjacent and
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easterly of a portion of the incorporated area lying northeasterly
of the intersectidn 0f~Wible Road and Ming Avenue, and westerly
of a prolongation of Hughes Lane northerly of Ming Avenue, and
recommended to the Council that the request be denied. Upon a
motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman Stiern, date of
1965, was fixed for hearing on the matter before the
November 8,
Council.
Ten working days extension of time
granted Dicco, Inc. for paving and
improving California Avenue between
A Street and L Street.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Rucker,
seconded by Councilman Doolin, ten working days extension of time
until November 3, 1965, was granted Dicco, Inc. for paving and
improving California Avenue between A Street and L Street, subject
to the approval of the bonding company. '
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 966 to 1292 inclusive, with the exception of
No. 1069, in amount of $224,164.46, as audited by the Voucher Approval
Committee, were allowed, and authorization was granted for the
payment of same.
Reception of opinion from Deputy
Attorney General that the Mayor may
attend committee meetings where such
committees are composed of three members
of the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, opinion given by Richard L. Mayera, Deputy Attorney General,
to Senator Walter W. Stiern, that the Mayor may attend committee
meetings where such committees are composed of three members of t~
Council, was ordered received and placed on file. Mr. Mayera
stated that he had re-examined the views he expressed in his earlier
letter and believes that he was incorrect in his former opinion.
Bakersfield, California, October 18, 1965 - Page 9
349
~ecep~ion'of lette~ and resolution from
Reserve Officers Association of the
United'States thanking the City of Bakersfield
'for courtesies'ex~tended.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, letter and resolution from the Reserve Officers Association
of the United States thanking the City of Bakersfield and the Mayor
for the courtesies and cooperation extended to the Department of
California, Reserve Officers Association of the United States during
its recent department Council meeting in Bakersfield, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Federal
Commn~ications Commission re comments
concerning the service of KERO-TV.
Upon a;motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from the Federal Communications Commission
thanking the Mayor for his comments concerning the service of KERO-TV,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Mayor of
Long Beach re classifying a Molotov
Cocktail as a felony.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from the Mayor of Long Beach requesting the
City of Bakersfield to join that City in urging Governor Brown to
classify the possession, throwing or otherwise using a 'Molotov
Cocktail' as a felony, was received and ordered placed on file.
City-County Cooperation Committee requested
to attend meeting called by the Board of
Supervisors for an informal discussion of
a drainage problem throughout Kern County.
A Communication from Charles S. Dumble, County Surveyor,
advising that the Kern County Board of Supervisors will hold a
meeting on November 2, 1965, at 7:30 P.M. in its chambers, for the
purpose of conducting an informal discussion of a drainage problem
throughout Kern County and in the Greater Bakersfield Area, was read,
and upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the letter was received and placed on file, and the City-
County Cooperation Committee was requested to attend the meeting.
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October 18, 1965 - Page 10
Reception of communication from
Kern County Land Company terminating
Lease No. 28-56 providing for the disposing
of garbage and rubbish within a portion of
Section 9.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, communication from the Kern County Land Company terminat-
ing lease No. 28-56 providing for the disposing of garbage and
rubbish within a portion of Section 9, T. 29 S., R 28 E., by giving
60 days written notice, was received and ordered placed on file, and
the Kern County Land Company is to be notified that the City does not
intend to use this property.
Adoption of Resolution No. 61-65
finding and declaring that a majority
protest has not been made against the
annexation of Brite No. 6 to the City
of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing protests on annexation
of territory to the City of Bakersfield located west of and adjacent
to South H Street between Richland Drive and Belle Terrace,
designated as Brite No. 6, the City'Clerk reported that the hearing
had been duly advertised and no written protests had been received
in her office. No protests being received, upon a motion by Council-
man Hosking, seconded by Councilman Park, Resolution No. 61-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield finding and declaring that a
majority protest has not been made against the annexation of Brite
No. 6 to the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Adoption of Resolution No. 62-65 of the
City of Bakersfield calling a Special
Election to be held on the 14th day of
December, 1965, pertaining to the
annexation of Brite No. 6 to the City of
Bakersfield, establishing voting precinct,
polling place and officers of election for
~said election and prescribing fees to be
paid to said officers of election and for
said polling place..
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, Resolution No. 62-65 of the City of Bakersfield calling a Special
Election to be held on the 14th day of December, 1965, pertaining to the
annexation of Brite No. 6 to the City of Bakersfield, establishing
voting precinct, polling place and officers of election for said
election and prescribing-fees to be~ paid .to said officers of election
and for said polling place, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Whirremote
None
Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Absent: None
This
Adoption of Resolution No. 63-65 ordering
the va~ation~f~a. P~lic Utilities Easement
between Lots 7 and 8, Tract No. 2468,
Mobilhome Corporation~ in the City of
Bakersfield.
being the time set for hearing on intention of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield to order the vacation of a Public
Utilities Easement be't~en Lot~ 7 and 8, Tract No. 2468, Mobilhome
Corporation, in the City of Bakersfield, and no protests or objections
having been received, upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by
Councilman Hosking, Resolution No. 63-65 ordering the vacation
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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1965 - Page 12
Acceptance of Grant of Easement for
Public Utilities in Lot 8, Tract
2468, from Mobilhome Corporation in
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Council-
man Park, Grant of Easement for Public Utilities in Lot 8, Tract No.
2468, from Mobilhome Corporation in the City of Bakersfield, was
accepted. This Grant replaces the necessary public utilities
easement abandoned by Resolution No. 63-65.
City Attorney 'instructed to obtain
a copy of ordinance adopted by the
City of San Diego prohibiting the
sale of Pornographic Literature to
children under 18 years of age,
Upon a motion by Councflman 'Stiern, seconded by Council.-
man Doolin, the City Attorney was instructed to obtain a copy of an
ordinance adopted by the City of San Diego prohibiting the sale of
Pornographic Literature to children under 18 years of age, for
study by the Council·
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, the Council adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield~Calif.
ATTE ST:
ana Ex-0ffic~lo 6~ler~ of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California
Bakersfield, California, October 25, 1965
353
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 25, 1965.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend Donald Swain
of the Westminster Presbyterian Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of October
were approved as presented.
Service Pin Award.
At this time Mayor Karlen presented William G.
18, 1965
Bakersfield.
Acceptance of Bid of Case Power and
Equipment Company fom~Four Wheel
Tractor with Skiploader.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park~ seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, bid of Case Power and Equipment Company to furnish Four Wheel
Tractor with Skiploader for unit price of $4,983.00, was accepted and
all other bids were rejected.
Verbal report of Mayor Karlen on
discussion of landscaping of freeways
with 'State Division of Highways.
Mayor Karlen reported that in a conversation with the State
Division of Highways he was told money has been appropriated for the
purpose of landscaping Highway 99, which will be used in the very
near future. Mr. VanVoorhis of the State told Mayor Karlen that
when the plans are ready, he will come to Bakersfield and discuss
them in detail with the Council Beautification Committee. He said
that plans have not as yet been prepared for landscaping Highway
178, but the Council can expect immediate action when the final road
layout has been completed.
Brown,
Superintendent of Parks in the Public Works Department, with a
service pin in recognition of 25 years service with the City of
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Bakersfield,
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October 25,
1965 - Page 2
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Verbal Report from Councilman Park,
Chairman of the City-County Cooperation
Committee on "Sing-Out '65".
Councilman Park, chairman of the City-County Cooperation
Committee, reported that he had received word the "Sing-Out '65"
group who had been issued a joint invitation by the Kern County
Board of Supervisors and the City Council to appear in Bakersfield
on October 31, 1965, would not be able to do so until later in the
year, as after their tour of Japan they are to engage in the production
of a TV show.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 806 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, declaring
its intention to order the vacation
of an alley in Block 354, in said City.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Resolution of Intention No. 806 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, declaring its intention to order the
vacation of an alley in Block 354, in said City, and setting
November 15, 1965, for hearing on the matter before the Council, was
adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
None
None
First reading of an Ordinance
determining a Prima Facie Speed Limit
of 35 miles per hour on Ming Avenue and
Casa Loma Drive between Wible Road and
South Chester Avenue and adding Section
11.04.787 to the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield.
First reading was considered given to an Ordinance
determining a Prima Facie Speed Limit of 35 miles per hour on
Ming Avenue and Casa Loma Drive between Wible Road and South
Chester Avenue and adding Section 11.04.787 to the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, California, October 25, 1965 - Page S
Approval of salary step increases.
Upon a motion by CoUncilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, the following salary step increases were approw~d
to be effective as of October 1, 1965:
William Horsley
John G. Ovens
Director of Water Resources C to D
Radio Technician C to D
The following increases were approved, effective November 1,
1965:
Claire E. Adams
R. D. Barger
J. V. Bruce
Jackie Campbell
Michael M. Coday
Billie W. Gault
Allen L. Goodman
E. L. Harlander
J. D. Minton
J. B. Owens
Leonard G. Roach
Richard R. Russell
Jimmy A. Steen
Daniel C. Wright
Clerk Steno II C to D
Firefighter D to E
Equip. Oper. Gr. II E to F
Secretary D to E
Motor Patrolman D to E
Auditorium Stage Manager D to E
Administrative Aide C to D
Patrolman D to E
Firefighter D to E
Equip. Oper. Gr. II E to F
Janitor C to D
Asst. Recreation Director E to F
Motor Patrolman D to E
Janitor C to E
Approval of reclassification of Clerk-
Typist II in the Public Works Department.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, request of Director of Public Works Bergen that one Clerk-
Typist II in his department be reclassified as an Account Clerk I
was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 1293 to 1362 inclusive, in amount of $28,235.30,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization. was granted for payment of same.
Communication from Safeway Stores
requesting the extension of the Truck
Route on California Avenue,~referred to
the Traffic Authority for evaluation
and report lo the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, communication from Safeway Stores~ requesting the extension
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October 25,
1965 -,Page 4
of the truck route on California Avenue from its present ending at
"P" Street west to the new Freeway 99, effective on completion of 'the
present California Avenue construction project, was received and
referred to the Traffic Authority for evaluation and report back to
the Council in two weeks.
Resolution adopted by the Bakersfield
District of the American Institute of
Architects endorsing and supporting
"War on Community Ugliness", referred
to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Park, Resolution adopted by the Bakersfield District of the American
Institute of Architects endorsing and supporting "War on Community
Ugliness", was referred to the Planning Commission.
Communication from Grand Lodge of California
Independent Order of Odd Fellows relative
to honoring two outstanding citizens,
referred to the Convention Bureau of the
6rearer Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanm, seconded by Council-
man Doolin, communication from the Grand Lodge of California
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, relative to honoring two outstanding
citizens at the time the annual sessions are held in the City, was
referred to the Convention Bureau of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber
of Commerce.
Communication from Southern California
Electric Sign Association requesting
information which may be available
pertaining to a Sign Ordinance Committee
referred to the Community Beautification
Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Park, communication from the Southern California Electric Sign
Association requesting any information which may be available
pertaining to a Sign Ordinance Committee which was discussed at a
meeting with the Mayor, was received and referred to the Community
Beautification Committee.
Reception of letters of appreciation in
connection with International Playday.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
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Doolin, various letters of appreciation directed to Mayor Karlen
from representatives of foreign countries on the occasion of the
International Playday organized by the Foreign Students of the
Bakersfield College and expressing appreciation and thanks for the
courtesies shown them, were received and ordered placed on file.
Claim filed by Milton Miller of the
Padre Hotel against Public Entity
received and copies ordered sent to
members of the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, claim filed by Milton Miller of the Padre Hotel against Public
Entity, was received, and copies were sent to those members of the
Council who have not already received one.
Meeting recessed for purpose of
meeting in executive session.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, the Council recessed its meeting at 9:05 P.M. for the
purpose of holding an executive session to discuss litigation.
Adjournment.
The Council reconvened in regular session at 10:25 P. M. ,
and upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
adjourned its meeting at 10:35 P. M.
MAYOR'of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
358
Bakersfield,
California,
November 1, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 1, 1965.
to order followed by the
the Reverend Earl Creamer,
The Mayor called the meeting
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by
Pastor of the Ca~vary Baptist Church.
Present:
Mayor Karlen.
Rucker,
Absent: None
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Stiern, Whittem0re
Park,
of Bakersfield for the year ended June 30,
Speer, Chavez, Ruggenberg and Wright, was
placed on file.
Amendment to Minutes of Meeting
of October 25, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Minutes of meeting of October 25, 1965 were amended to shew
the Council's approval Of proposal of Mayor Karlen to issue a
proclamation designating October 30, 1965 as "Halloween" in the
City of Bakersfield.
Reception of Report on Firemen's
Disability and Retirement Fund of
the City of Bakersfield for the year
ended June 30, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
Report on Firemen's Disa~il,ity and Retirement Fund of the City
1965, as submitted by
received and ordered
Reception of Report on Off-Street
Parking Fund of the City of Bakersfield
for the year ended June 30, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, Report on Off-Street Parking Fund of the City of Bakers-
field for the year ended June 30, 1965, as submitted by Speer,
Chavez, Ruggenberg and Wright, was received and ordered placed on
file.
Bakersfield, California, November 1, 1965 - Page 2
Adoption of Resolution No. 64-65 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
calling for the Redemption of Series A
Off-Street Revenue Bonds Nos. A590 to
A574, inclusive; for Publication of
Notice of Redemption of said Bonds, and
authorizing the Fisoal Agent to redeem
said Bonds.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, Resolution No. 64-65 of the Council of the City of B~kersfield
calling for the Redemption of Series A Off-Street Revenue Bonds
Nos. A590 to A574, inclusive; for Publication of Notice of Redemption
of said Bonds, and authorizing the Fiscal Agent to redeem said Bonds,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Report of Director of Public
Works on street lighting on 29th Street
between "QW Street and Sam Dimas. Street.
Director of Public Works Bergen reported, that as reques'ted
by the Council, he had investigated the matter of street lighting on
29th Street between "Q" Street and San Dimas Street, and he believed
it could be solved by placing one light on the corner of 29th and "Q"
Streets, also that incandescent lights are being replaced with mercury
vapor lights which will produce more lighting in the area. Upon a
motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilwoman Balf~nz., the
report was adopt~d~ with the comment that should there be any further
complaints, the matter can be re-evaluated.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1587 New Series
determining a Prima Facie Speed Limit of
35 miles per.hour on Ming Avenue and Casa Loma
Drive between Wible Road and South Chester
Avenue and adding Section 11.04.7~7 to the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Ordinance No. 1587 New Series determining a Prima Facie Speed
Limit of 35 miles per hour on Ming Avenue and Casa Loma Drive between
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Wible Road and South Chester Avenue and adding Section 11.04.787
to the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Approval of Plans and Specifications
for the construction of a sanitary
sewer in the alley between East 19th
Street and East 21st Street from Tulare
Street to Baker Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Stiern, Plans and Specifications for the construction of a
sanitary sewer in the alley between East 19th Street and East 21st
Street from Tulare Street to Baker Street were approved.
Approval of Salary Step Increase
effective November 1, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Park, salary step increase for Earl Holladay, Motor Coach Operator,
from C to D, effective November 1, 1965, was approved.
Agreement with Tel-Plan, Inc. for
audit, inventory and appraisal of City's
telephone system referred to the
Governmental Efficiency Committee for
study and report.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Council[man
Stiern, Agreement with Tel-Plan, Inc. providing for audit, inventory
and appraisal of City's telephone system, was referred to the
Governmental Efficiency Committee for study and report.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin,
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 1363 to 1417 inclusive,
of Voucher No. 1375, in amount of $11,271.31,
Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed,
granted for payment of same.
seconded by Councilman
with the exception
as audited by the
and authorization was
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Reception of communication from
Congressman Harlan Hagen re Resolution
supporting policy in SoUth Viet Nam
and the Dominican Republic.
Upon a motion by Councilman ~olin, seconded by Councilm~n
Rucker, communication from Congressman Harlan Hagen expressing
appreciation f~r the Council's Resolution supporting the United
States policy in South Viet Nam and the Dominican Republic, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Mr. Milton Miller of the Padre
Hotel addresses the Council.
Mr. Milton Miller of the Padre Hotel was granted time to
address the Council on various subjects during Public Cogent.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Rucker,
the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTENT:
y and
- icio Clerk of ~he Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield,
California, November 8, 1965
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California,, held in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 8, 1965.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend E. Bomers of
the First Congregational Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 1,
approved as presented.
Acceptance of Bid of Dicco, Inc. for
realigning, paving and improving
Hughes ~Lane between Brundage Lane and
Cloverdale Road.
1965 were
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, unit prices bid by Dicco, Inc. for realigning, paving and
improving Hughes LaneSbetween Brundage Lane and Cloverdale Road, were
accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract.
Status report from Director of Public
Works re conversion of existing
incandescent street lighting to Mercury
Vapor Luminaires.
Director of Public Works Bergen reported that the City had
approved an agreement with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in
December, 1964, for the replacing of incandescent street lights with
Mercury Vapor Luminaires, that the program was progressing satisfactorily,
and would be completed in approximately two years time.
Report on proposed landscaping on Route
99 in and near Bakersfield.
Mayor Karlen read a communication addressed to City Manager
Noland by Mr. L. S. Van Voorhis, Assistant District Engineer of the
State Division of Highways, submitting plans covering the proposed
Bakersfield, California, November 8, 1965 - Page
landscaping, functional and tree.planting project on Route 99 in
and near Bakersfield, between 0.1 mile south of Planz Road and
Minklet Spur. It is expected that a call for bids can be made
in December, 1965 for the expenditure of $600,000 for the work
shown on the plans. Mr. W. L. Welch, District Engineer of the
State Division of Highways, was present and answered questions of
the Council relative to this planting subject.
Report from City-County Cooperation
Committee re .meeting held to discuss
drainage problems.
Councilman Park, chairman of the City-County Cooperation
Committee, reported on a meeting of the Committee held in the
Board of Supervisors' Chambers on November 2, 1965, at which various
organizations were represented and drainage problems of a general
county-wide nature were discussed. It was pointed ou% that a great
deal of work has been done by the City involving the expenditure of
many thousand of dollars in constructing storm drains, etc. to
solve the drainage problems in the City, while in the. County area
just surrounding Bakersfield, a relatively small amount of money
has been spent for this purpose. It was brought out in the
meeting that these things should be seriously considered before goi]~g
into the discussion of forming districts to solve these mutual
problems. The meeting was adjourned with the agreement that the
County would explore the possibility of writing to the Corps of
Engineers, under Section 206 of the 1960 Flood Control Act, to see
if a study could be made of the problems. Mr. Bergen, Director of
Public Works, will be working with the County staff from time to
time in connection with the mutual drainage problems.
Council recesses and reconvenes as
a Canvassing Board of the Votes Cast
at Special Annexation Election held
on November 2, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the Council recessed and reconvened as a Canvassing Board of
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the votes cast at the
on November 2, 1965.
Special Annexation Election held ia Ming No. 3
The Mayer appointed Councilmen Hosking, Park and
Whittemore to tally the votes cast.
Minute Order declaring the result
the canvass of returns of Special
Annexation Election held in Ming
No. 3 on November 2, 1965.
of
The Council reconvened and upon a motion by Councilman
Whittemore, seconded by Councilman Park, the following Minute Order
declaring the result of canvass of returns of Special Annexation
Election held in Ming No. 3 on November 2, 1965 was adopted by the
Council:
PROPSITION
No. OF VOTES
CAST FOR AGAINST
SHALL "MING NO. 3" be annexed to the
City of Bakersfield and the property
in such territory be, after such
annexation, subjected to taxation
equally with the property within the
City of Bakersfield, to pay the
bonded indebtedness of the City of
Bakersfield outstanding for the ac-
quisition, construction or completion
of Municipal improvements?
12 12 0
Absentee Ballots
5 5 0
Total Votes Cast
17 17 0
Therefore, the proposal to annex Ming No. 3 to the City of
Bakersfield was declared to have carried.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1588 New
Series of the City of Bakersfield
approving the annexation to the City
of Bakersfield of certain inhabited
territory designated as Ming No. 3
which is contiguous to the City of
Bakersfield, upon the terms contained
in the question submitted at a
Special Election held in said territory
on the 2nd day of November, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Ordinance No. 1588 New Series of the City of Bakersfield,
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Bakersfield, California, November 8, 1965 - Page 4
approving the annexation to the City of Bakersfield of certain
inhabited territory designated as Ming No. 3 2hich is contiguous
to the City of Bakersfield, upon the terms contained in the question
submitted at a Special Election held in said territory on the 2nd
day of November, 1965, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, St iern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 65-65 of
the City COuncil of the City of
Bakersfield, California, ordering the
filing of estimate, plans, specifications
and District Map for certain Street Work.
UPON a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Resolution No. 65-65 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, ordering the filing of estimate, plans,
specifications and District Map for certain Street Work - Public
Improvement District No. 800, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution Of Intention No.
800 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, declaring its
intention to order the construction of
certain street work in the City of
Bakersfield, California; describing the
District to be benefited by said work
and to be assessed to pay the cost and
expense thereof; determining that bonds
shall be issued to represent assessments
to be levied; and fixing the time and
place for hea~ing protests and objections
to said work, or the extent of the
District to be assessed, or both, and
whether Public Convenience and Necessity
require such improvements, and giving
notice thereof.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, Resolution of Intention No. 800 of the City Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, declaring its intention to order the
construction of certain street work in the City of Bakersfield,
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California,
November 8,
1965 - Page 5
California, describing the District to be benefited by said work
and to be assessed to pay the cost and expense thereof; determining
that bonds shall be issued to represent assessments to be levied;
and fixing 8 P.M. December 13, 1965, in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall, as the time and place for hearing protests and
objections to said work, or the extent of the District to be assessed,
or both, and whether Public Convenience and Necessity require such
improvements, and giving notice thereof, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
man Stiern, Emergency Ordinance No.
Division of Municipal Transit, was
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
1589 New Series creating the Division
of Municipal Transit.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
1589 New Series creating the
adopted by the following vote:
Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Action on classification and
specification f6r the position
of Director of Municipal Transit
deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Hosking, action on classification and specification for the
position of Director of Municipal Transit was deferred for one week.
Auditor-Controller authorized to
issue refund check to Manuel Torres.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,~
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Stiern,
the Auditor-Controller was authorized to issue a check in amount of
$3.00 to Manuel Torres, covering refund of fee paid for application
for modification to build a carport, which was withdrawn.
Bakersfield, California, November 8, 1965 - Page 6
Reception of Resolution of the Planning
Commission in regard to the location of
the propdsed California State College,
Kern County.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of
Bakersfield resolving that the proposed California State College -
Kern County, be located within the Bakersfield Metropolitan Area
and recommending that the same be approved, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 66-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield in
regard to the location of the proposed
California State College - Kern County.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, the Council adopted Resolution No. 68-65 of the Council of
the City of Bakers{ield in regard to the location of the proposed
California State College Kern County, which is the same as the
one adopted by the Planning Commission, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Contract Change Order No. 2
to Dicco, Inc. for the paving and improving
of California Avenue between "A" Street and
"L" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Contract Change Order No. 2 to Dicco, Inc. in amount of
total increase to the Contract of $417.64, for the paving and improving
of California Avenue between "A" Street and "L" Street, was approved[
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 1418 to 1501 inclusive, in amount of $21,088.~;6,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Bakersfield,
California,
November 8, 1965 - Page 7
Adoption of Resolution No. 67-65 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
urging all residents of the City of
Bakersfield to display the United States
Flag on November 11, Veterans Day.
dayor Karlen read Senate Resolution No. 35 dealing with
the flying of the Flag on Veterans Day, as shown in the Senate
Journal of October 25, 1965, and upon a motion by Councilman Park,
seconded by Councilman Hosking, Resolution No. 67-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield urging all residents of the
City of Bakersfield to display the United States Flag on November ll,
Veterans Day, was adopted bY the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of communication from W. L.
Welch, District Engineer, Division of
Highways, re City's project on South
"H" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Park, communication from W. L. Welch, District Engineer, Division of
Highways, advising that it is the Department's intention to request
the California Highway Commission to give City's project on South "H"
Street first priority for inclusion in the 1967-68 fiscal year
State Highway Budget, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from cast of
"Sing-Out '65" thanking the Council for
invitation to appear in Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from the cast of "Sing-Out '65" thanking the
Council for its invitation to them to appear in Bakersfield, was
received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, November 8, 1965 - Page 8
Hearing in regard to a motion by the
Planning Commission upon request of
Harold and Gerald Keyset to Zone Upon
Annexation that certain property in the
County of Kern located~adjacent and northerly
of Ming Avenue, adjacent and easterly of a
portion of the incorporated area' lying
northeasterly of the intersection of Wible.
Road and Ming Avenue, and westerly of a
prolongation of Hughes Lane northerly of
Ming Avenue as a C-2 (Commercial) Zone,
to the City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing in regard to a motion
by the Planning Commission upon request of Harold and Gerald Keyser to
Zone Upon Annexation that certain property in the County of Kern located
adjacent and northerly of Ming Avenue, adjacent and easterly of a portion
of the incorporated area lying northeasterly of the intersection of
Wible Road and Ming Avenue, and westerly of a p~olongation o£ Hughes Lane
northerly of Ming Avenue as a C-2 (Commercial) or more restrictive,
Zone, to the City of Bakersfield, the City Clerk reported that this
hearing had been duly advertised and the area posted and that two
written protests had been received in her off£ce. The City Clerk read
the Resolution and Certificate o~ Findings of Fact of the Planning
Commission at its public hearing on this request for ZoniNg Upon
Annexation, in which it was recommended that the request be denied.
The two letters of protest submitted by'Mr. and Mrs. Wi11£am
V. Matheny of 2413 Ming Avenue and Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Bloom of 2407
Ming Avenue were read.
Mayor Karlen stated that it it met with the approval of tihe
Council, he would permit eachinterested person present to address
Council for five minutes, and in conclusion would permit a representative
of each group to give a ten minute summary. This procedure was followed.
After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman
Hosking, seconded by Councilman Stiern, that an Ordinance be adopted
amending the Zoning Map of the Municipal Code to rezone as C-2-D
(Commercial-Architectural Design) Zone, on the 500 x 87~ property
located north of Ming Road and east of the freeway interchange, which
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is owned by Harold and Gerald Keyser of Keyser Trucking Company,
who had made the request from the Zoning Upon Annexation. This
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman Hosking,
moved that the property of the Southern California Assembly of God
Church located on the northwest corner of Castro Lane and Ming Avenue
be zoned C-2-D, but this motion was later withdrawn.
Councilman Park moved that the request be denied with
the exception that the easterly five lots be zoned R-S (Residential
Suburban), Zone. This motion died for lmck of a second.
It was then moved by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, that the application for the C-2 Zoning Upon
Annexation be denied, and the property be zoned R-S (Residential
This motion carried with Councilman Park voting in the
Suburban).
negative.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 19~4
denying application of Harold and Gerald
Keyset to Zone Upon Annexation that
certain property in the County of Kern
located adjacent and northerly of Ming
Avenue, adjacent and easterly of a portion
of the incorporated area ~ying northeasterly
of the intersection of Wible Road and Ming
Avenue, and westerly of a prolongation of
Hughes Lane northerly of Ming Avenue, as a
C-2 (Commercial) Zone, to the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Zoning Resolution No. 194 denying application of Harold and
Gerald Keyset to zone upon annexation that certain property in the
County of Kern located adjacent and northerly of Ming Avenue,
adjacent and easterly of a portion of the incorporated area lying
northeasterly of the intersection of Wible Road and Ming Avenue, and
Bakersfield, California, November 8, 1965 - Page
westerly of a prolongation of Hughes Lane northerly of Ming Avenue
as a C-2
by the
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
(Commercial) Zqne,
following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz,
Whirremote
None
None
Hosking,
to the City of Bakersfield, was adopted
Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
City Attorney directed to prepare an
ordinance amending Section 17.12.020
of Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Map) of the
Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern,' seconded by Councilman
the City Attorney was directed to prepare an Ordinance
amending Section 17.12.020 of Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Map) of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield to zone that certain
property owned by Harold and Gerald Keyser as a C-2-D (Commercial
Architectural Design)Zone, and to zone the remainder of the property
included. in the application as R-3 (Residential Suburban)Zone.
Mayor Karlen authorized to appoint a
Special Council Committee to review
Ordinance providing the procedure
for conducting meetings of the City
Council of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Mayor Karlen was authorized to appoint a Special Council
Committee to review and report back to the Council with concrete
suggestions for changes in the ordinance prov.iding the procedure
for conducting meetings of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield.
Council recesses until 7 A.M.
Tuesday, November 9, 1965, to hold
closed executive 'session.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, the Council recessed its meeting at 12:02 A.M. until 7 A.M.,
Tuesday, November 9, 1965, for the purpose of meeting in executive
session. Councilman Stiern requested that the City Manager, City
Attorney and City Clerk be present at this .meeting. ~
MA¥01~ of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY and ex-offi of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield.
10
Bakersfield, California,
November 9, 1965
Minutes of recessed meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Caucus Room of the City
Hall at 7 A.M.,, November 9, 1965.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, St iern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Also in attendance were City Manager Noland, City
Attorney Hoagland and City Clerk Irvin.
Approval of Agreement with Gerald W.
Goodsell to act as Special Prosecuting
Attorney.
City Attorney Hoagland called the attention of the Council
to the increase in traffic fines and bail schedules and stated that
due to automobile insurance rating methods, there has been a
substantial increase in the volume of contested traffic cases
handled by the City Attorney's office. He feels that the services
of a special prosecuting attorney should be made available,
which could be paid for by the increase in fines and forfeitures.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Hosking,
agreement with Mr. Gerald W. Goodsell, to act as Special Prosecuting
Attorney when called upon to do so, was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Report from the City Council Water
Committee recommending immediate legal
action to establish the City's right to
sub-surface water within the corporate
limits.
Councilman Stiern, chairman of the City County Water
Committee, read a report of that Committee ~ecommending immediate
legal action to establish the City's right to ~u~-surface water
within the corporate limits. Attorney John Bennett,~who has been
working for the City as a legal expert on water matters, addressed
the Council, stating that the matter before it is a matter of policy'.
That it is his function to discuss matters of law and procedure.
The City does need water and does need to control it, and these
are policy considerations. He stressed the fact that if the Council
Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1965 - Page 2
wishes to own and to collect ~ater, it must get control of some of
the water supply that is here now and needs to get on record and own
this water supply and proteet it.
After discussion, the Council reconvened in the Council
Chambers, and upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
Councilman Park, the report of the City Council Water Committee was
received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 66-65
declaring that the Public InSerest and
Neeessity requires the acquisition of
certain sub-surface rights for water
supplies for the City of Bakersfield
and directing the City Attorney to proceed
with the acquisition of the same.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Resolution No. 66-65 declaring that the Public Interest and
Necessity requires the acquisition of certain sub-surface righbs for
water supplies for the City of Bakersfield and directing the City
Attorney to proceed with the acquisition of the same, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Rosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Bal£anz, seconded by Council-
man Park, the meeting adjourned at 6:02 A.M.
MAYo~of
ATTE ST:
CITY CDERK and Ex-Of£icio e
Council of the City of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield,
California,
November 15, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 15, 1965.
The Mayor called the meeting to order, followed by the
L. Greenwalt
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend A.
of the Trinity Baptist Church.
Present:
Absent:
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 8, 1965 and
the recessed meeting of November 9, 1965 were approved as presented.
Reception of Report from the Traffic
Authority on feasibility of making
portion of California Avenue part of
the truck route system.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, report from H. V. Grayson, Traffic Authority, recommending
that the portion of California Avenue from "P" Street west to the
not be made a portion of the truck route system at
received and ordered placed on file with no action
new Highway 99
this time, was
being taken.
Reception of Progress Report of the
Industrial Development Committee and
Department of the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Art Masters, chairman of the Industrial Committee of
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, presented a Progress
Report of certain phases of the activities of the Chamber beginning
with January, 1965. He stated that the Industrial Committee firmly
believes that industrial progress depends upon the various city and
county agencies working jointly with the Chamber of Commerce to
help industry see Bakersfield in a realistic and favorable light.
All members of the Council expressed their satisfaction with the work
being done by the Industrial Committee, and upon a motion by Council-
man Park, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, the report was received
and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, November 15, 1965 - Page 2
Approval of classification and
specifications for the position of
Director of Municipal Transit.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, classification and specifications for the position of
Director of Municipal Transit, as approved by the Civil Service
Board for Miscellaneous Departments, were received and ordered
placed on file.
Council reconsiders action of
November 8, 1965 relative to
zoning upon annexation of that certain
property located at Hughes Lane extension
westward to the City Limits boundary west
of Castro Lane.
Councilman Park addressed the members of the Council
stating that when he heard Mr. Masters of the Chamber Industrial
Committee report on the great work he and his committee are doing to
bring business to Bakersfield and when he looks back at the Council
action of last week denying the rezoning of that certain property
located at Hughes Lane extension westward to the City Limits boundary
of Castro Lane, he feels there is room for reconsideration of the
problem. He therefore made a motion that the Council set the
proposed ordinance for zoning aside for a period of two weeks, to
advertise it to the people concerned, and let them know that the
Council is going to reconsider its action of November 8, 1965.
Councilwoman Balfanz seconded the motion.
Mayor Karlen reminded Councilman Park that he had voted
in the negative at the last meeting, and it would appear to him
that according to Roberts Rules of Order the motion would be more
appropriate if made by another member of the Council who had voted
in the majority. Councilwoman Balfanz then made the motion, which
was seconded by Councilman Park. Mayor Karlen stated that he
believed Councilman Park would be out of order in seconding the
motion, and Councilman Stiern then seconded the motion.
Councilman Stiern then requested permission to comment
on the motion, stating that he agreed with Mr. Park that this
subject should be reconsidered, as the ordinance is not correct
Bakersfield, California, November 15,
1965 - Page 3
as presently drawn and that he welcomes the opportunity to reconsider
the ordinance.
Councilmen Doolin and Hosking both spoke against the
motion to reconsider the Council's previous action. Councilman
Hosking, under Section 13 of Ordinance No. 1173 New Series, requested
that the Minutes indicate the reasons for his dissent from, or protest
against the action of the Council. Councilman Hosking said he wished
to speak against the motion on several grounds. At the hearing held
last week, evidence and testimony were taken from the people who
were in the audience for two hours, and it was then discussed by the
Council for a full hour, after which it was voted upon to zone the
Keyset piece C-2 and deny C-2 zoning on the remainder of the property.
He stated that he did not feel that his judgment was impaired, that
he does not intend to change his mind, and that he does not see any
reason to reconsider the previous action. Later in the discussion,
Councilman Hosking said that if the Council is going to have a hearing
and make a decision, that is fine, whether it is right or wrong, but
it is a decision, and he believes that the matter should not be
reconsidered half way, that it ought to be re-noticed, re-published
and another hearing held.
Councilman Whirremote stated that he had received additional
information on the matter which might change the complexion of it in
his thinking, and he would certain endorse the reconsideration of 'the
matter in two weeks.
After further discussion, Councilman Park stated that it
was his intent to have the people who were present at the previous
meeting notified, as he wanted them to know that the Council is still
considering the rezoning. The motion to reconsider the matter in
two weeks carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Balfanz, Park, Stiern, Whirremote
Councilmen Doolin, Hosking, Rucker
None
Bakersfield, California, November 15, 1965 - Page 4
Approval of Agreement with Bank
of America to act as Agent to Pay
General Obligation 'Bonds and Coupons.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Agreement with the Bank of America to act as Agent to pay
General Obligation Bonds and Coupons for the City of Bakersfield
for a total estimated annual cost of $793.88, was approved, and
the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Agreement with Mrs. C. L.
Basford for charter bus service.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, agreement with Mrs. C. L. Basford for charter bus
service to be furnished to and from Rushmore School over a
predetermined route, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to
execute same.
Approval of Endorsements No. I and
No. 2 to Contract No. 83-65 for
Charter bus service with the St. Francis
Parish.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, agreement with the St. Franeis Parish for charter bus service
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Plans and Specifications
for Canal Crossing on Branch No. 1
of the 'Kern Island Canal at White Lane.
Upon a motion by Counc±lman Whittemore,'seconded by
Councilman Park, Plans and Specifications for Canal Crossing on Branch
No. I of the Kern Island Canal at White Lane were approved, and
authorization was granted to,advertise for bids. Director of Public
Works Bergen advised that this canal crossing is part of the proposed
Public Improvement District No. 801 which is in the process of being
formed, and at the time the assessment is made, the City will be
given c~edit for the construction of the culvert.
Bakersfield,
California,
November 15, 1965 - Page 5
Acceptance of Work and Notice of
Completion for Contract No. 92-65 for
Grading, Paving and Improving Ming
Avenue between Stine Road and the
West City Limits.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilmoman
Balfanz, the Work was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the Notice o£ Completion for Contract No. 92-65 for Grading,
Paving and Improving Ming Avenue between Stine Road and the West
City Limits. This work was completed by Dicco, Inc. on November 3;,
1965.
Stiern, Leave of Absence without pay until
granted Jack Scott, Sanitation Crewman I.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin,
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 1502 to 1557 inclusive,
Leave of Absence without Pay granted
Jack Scott, Sanitation Crewman I.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
February 1, 1966, was
seconded by Councilman
in amount of $9,633.15,
and
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed,
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Approval of Agreement with the County
of Kern designating City Director of
Recreation to attend A. A. U. Recreation
Conference in Washington, D.C.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Hosking, Agreement with the County of Kern designating
Mr. Herman Riese, Director of Recreation for the City of Bakersfield,
as the mutual representative to attend the American Athletic Union
78th Annual Convention in Washington D.C., from November 29, 1965
through December 5, 1965, with two-thirds of the total expense to be
paid by the City and one-third to be paid by the County, was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Bakersfield, Ca{ifornia, November 15, 1965 - Page 6
379
Petition for Stop Sign at University
and Wenatchee:Avenue referred to the
Traffic Authority for report.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, petition signed by 21 residents in the area requesting
the installation of a stop sign on University Avenue at Wenatchee
Avenue for protection of the school children attending Colonel
Nichols School~ was referred to the Traffic Authority with a
request that a report.be made back to the.Council within an ·
appropriate length of time.
Reception of communication from Warren
M. Dorn, Supervisor, Fifth District,
County of Los Angeles, requesting
Council's endorsement of Decency
Amendment Initiative Petition.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, communication from Warren M. Dom, Supervisor Fifth District
of the County of Los Angeles, requesting the Council's endorsement and
support of the Decency Amendment Initiative Petition, was received
and ordered placed on file. Mayor Karlen stated that he would furnish
each member of the Council with a copy of the legislation proposed by
Senator Joseph A. Rattigan and Assemblyman Howard J. Thelin.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution declaring certain weeds growing
on property in the' City of Bakersfield
to be a public nuisance.
This being the time set for hearing on Abatement of Weeds
in the City of Bakersfield, the Director of Public Works reported
that a resurvey has found additional vacant properties with weed
growth. 43 notices were, mailed out on October.28, 1965 and all but
nine have complied with the notice. Upon a motion by Councilman
Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, the Council made its findings
that these weeds were a public nuisance and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a resolution declaring that certain weeds growing
on property in the City of Bakersfield constitute a public nuisance
and directing the Superintendent of Streets to destroy same.
Bakersfield, California, November 15,
1965 - Page 7
Adoption of Resolution No. 69-65
ordering the vacation of an alley
in Blohk 354, in the City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on intention of the
City Council to order the vacation of an alley in Block 354, ~n the
City of Bakersfield, California, and no protests or objections
having been received, upon a motion by Councilman Stiern,
seconded by Councilman Rucker, Resolution No. 69-6.5 ordering the
vacation was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adjournment.
Councilman Park spoke to the Council about the untimely
death of Edward Joujon-Roche, 23 years of age, who was killed in
action in Viet Nam, and had lived in Bakersfield. He asked that
the Council honor this young man by a moment of silent prayer
after the adjournment. Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded[
by Councilman Doolin~ the Council adjourned at 11:02 P.M.
~AYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CI~k i~X-~f~ic~o~' o~the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 22, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 22, 1965.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Councilman Richard Stiern.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 15,
approved as presented.
1965 were
Acceptance of Bid of Marlin Mechanical
for construction of Sanitary Sewer in
Blocks 109-110, Kern.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, low unit prices bid by Marlin Mechanical for the construction
of a Sanitary Sewer in Blocks 109-110, Kern were accepted, all other
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
bids were
contract.
Council endorses and supports Decency
Amendment Initiative Petition.
As requested by Warren M. Dorn, Supervisor, Fifth District
County of Los Angeles, upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
Councilman Doolin, the Council went on record as supporting and
endorsing the Decency Amendment Initiative Petition seeking return of
home rule to the cities and counties of California.
Adoption of Resolution No. 70-65
finding that certain Weeds growing
on property in the City of Bakersfield
constitute a public nuisance and directing
the Superintendent of Streets to destroy
said Weeds.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution No. 70-65 finding that certain Weeds growing on
property in the City of Bakersfield constitute a public nuisance
Bakersfield,
California, November 22, 1965 - Page 2
and directing the Superintendent of Streets to destroy said Weeds,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Plan~ and Specifications
for Floating Gas Holder for No. 1
Treatment Plant.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, plans and specifications for Floating Gas He, lder
for No. 1 Treatment Plant were approved, and authorization was granted.
to advertise for bids for same.
Approval of Service Agreement with
State Division of Highways.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, Service Agreement with the State Division of Highways
was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same. This
agreement provides for the City to adjust manhole rings and covers
on 24th Street between "M" and Elm Street with the State reimbursing
the City for all costs.
Acceptance m~ Work and Notice of
Completion for the Paving and Improving
of California Avenue between "A" Street
and "L" Street, Contract No. 36-65.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the Work was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign
the Notice of Completion for the Paving and Improving of California
Avenue between "A" and "L" Street, Contract No. 36-65.
Acceptance of Work and Notice of
Completion for Contract No. 98-65
for Soil Stabilization and Structure
Lifting by Intrusion Pressure Grouttrig
at Siemon Park Swimming Pool.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, the Work was accepted ~nd the Mayor was authorized to sign
the Notice of Completion for Contract No. 98-65 for Soil Stabilizal~ion
and Structure Lifting by Intrusion Pressure Grouting at Siemon Park
Swimming Pool.
Bakersfield, California, November 22, 1965 - Page. 3
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 1558 to 1661 inclusive, in amount of $42,245.81,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of communication from
International Conference of Building
Officials expressing appreciation to
the City'Council for permitting the
Chief Building Inspector to attend
the 43rd Annual Business Meeting.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, communication from the International Conference of Building
Officials expressing appreciation to the City Council for permitting
Chief Building Inspector O1sson to attend the 43rd Annual Business
Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Kern Mosquito Abatement District
advising of expiration_of term of
Harry Smith as Member of the Board
of Trustees.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from Kern Mosquito Abatement District calling
the attention of the Council to the fact that the two year term of
Harry Smith as Member of the Board of Trustees will expire December 31,
1965, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to contact
Mr. Harry Smith relative to serving as
Member of the Board of Trustees of the
Kern Mosquito Abatement District.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, the City Manager was instructed to contact Mr. Harry Smith
and ascertain whether or not he wishes to be appointed to serve as
Member of the Board of. Trustees of:the Mosquito Abatement District
for a two'year term, and
meeting.
report back:to the Council at
next ~veek ' s
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Bakersfield,
California,
November 22, 1965 - Page 4
Reception of communications from
Mr. W. L. Welch, State Division of
Highways, relative to future plans
for State Route 178.
Two communications from Mr. W.
State Division of Highways, relative to
L. Welch, District Engineer,
future plans for State Route
178 were read. Mr. Welch advised that the State's current schedule
calls for recommending financing of a planting project between "M"
Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue in the 1967-68 budget, which will be
acted upon by the California Highway Commission in the fall of 1966,
with work to be started about mid-year 1967.
At the time of his appearance before the City Council
on November 8, 1965, he was a~ked about the planning for the extension
of State Route 178 easterly of Mr. Vernon Avenue to Oswell Street.
Mr. Welch stated this has been reviewed and will be included in the
planning program for construction in the 1970-71 Fiscal Year.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, the communications were received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Thank-You Note from
North High Students participating
in Teen-Age City Government Day.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, note from the North High Students who participated in the
Teen-Age City Government Day thanking the Council and department
heads for making this a memorable experience for the students, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Mayor Karlen requested to direct a
communication to Mr. W. L. Welch,
State Division of Highways, relative
to the beautification of Oakdale Drive.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Mayor Karlen was requested to direct a communication to Mr.
W. L. Welch, District Engineer, State Division of Highways, urging
the State to take whatever steps are necessary to landscape and
beautify the land purchased by the State lying on the east side of
Oakdale Drive from Verde Street to Stockdale Highway.
Bakersfield, California, November 22, 1965 - Page 5
Action deferred for one week on
request to isstall a street light
on 29th-Street, between ."Q" and San
Dimas Streets.
Councilman Hosking called the Council's attention to a
petition which was filed with the Council some time ago by residents
on 29th Street between "Q" and San Dimas Streets, asking for the
installation of a street light. He stated that the people were
adamant in this, and he would therefore move that Mr. Bergen, the
City Engineer, be directed to install a light in the location
indicated on the petition. Councilman Doolin seconded the motion.
After discussion, a substitute motion was offered by
Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Rucker, and carried, that
action on the matter be deferred for one week to enable members of the
Council to examine the area.
Mr. George Nickel, Jr. of San Francisco,
presents Counci~ with copies of a booklet
on a site for the new college to be
. established in, theBakersfield area.
At this time, Mr. George Nickel) Jr. of. San Francisco,
presented the Council with copies of a booklet on a site for a new
college to be established in the Bakersfield area, which he had
offered to the Chancellor of the State College System. Mayor Karlen
thanked Mr. Nickel for presenting this information to the Council.
Councilman Park comments on sale of
Crest Water Company to California
Water Service Company.
Councilman Park stated that he is delighted with the
sale of the Crest Water Company to the California Water Service
Company, which will be of great benefit to the people in the Third
Ward. He said he believes a great deal of credit should be given
to the two private water companies involved, who solved the Crest
Water problem. He stated that he is grateful to the City Council
for its cooperation and to City Manager Noland and his staff for
carrying out the City's policy of encouragement and assistance
during the negotiations for the sale.
He expressed his thanks to the users. of Crest Water
for their patience and asked for their co~tinued patience during
the construction work which will ultimately bring them the same high
quality water which the other persons in the area are enjoying.
386
Bakersfield, California, November 22, 1965 - Page 6
Mayor Karlen requested to direct a
letter to Governor Brown calling
attention to a Resolution adopted by
a previous CoUncil regarding the
naming of 178 Freeway.
Mr. George P. Valos addressed the Council stating that he
was present on behalf of the East Bakersfield Progressive Club, the
East Bakersfield Exchange Club and the Greater Bakersfield Chamber
of Commerce. He stated that in March 1960, the City Council passed
a resolution requesting the State of California to name a portion
of the east-west 178 Freeway after Mr. Josh Clarke, which action was
also taken by the Board of Supervisors and many civic organizations.
For'some reason the Resolution was bogged down in Sacramento and action
was never officially taken. Mr. Valos said his organizations are
recommending that the City Council reactivate the original resolution
and send a letter directly to the Governor of the State requesting
that that portion of Highway 178 known~as the east-west freeway be
named "Josh Clarkeway" in honor of this distinguished citizen.
He stated that they were also further recommending that the week of
November 29 to December 3 be proclaimed "Josh Clarke Week", and were
urging all citizens and private and' civic organizations to communicate
directly with the Governor requesting that the highway be so named.
Councilman Stiern commented that he felt it would be more
appropriate to designate the
rather than "Josh Clarkeway",
other members of the Council.
freeway as "Josh Clarke Freeway"
which met with the approval of the
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, and carried, that Mayor
Karlen be requested to direct a letter to Governor Brown calling his
attention to the Resolution adopted by a previous Council in 1960,
stating that the present Council wishes to endorse this Resolution.,
and requesting that the State Legislature reactivate the Resolution
and name the 178 Freeway in honor of Mr. Josh Clarke. The Mayor
stated that he would advise the Governor that the Council believes
designating the freeway as "Josh Clarke Freeway" would be more
appropriate than "Clarkeway" as set out in the 1960 Resolution.
Bakersfield, California, November 22, 1965 - Page 7
Council,
Doolin,
Mayor Karlen stated that he would proclaim November 29
to December S as "Josh Clarke Week" in the City of Bakersfield.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P. M.
of the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
CI i r~ of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
8
Bakersfield, California,
November 29, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City'
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall at eight o'clock P. M. November 29, 1965.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend Ross P. McGuire
of the College Heights Congregational Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the' regular meeting of November 22, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Contract with Turman Construction
Company extended for abatement of weeds
on three parcels of property.
Director of Public Works Bergen reported that only three
property owners had failed to comply with the second mailing from
his office for the abatement of weeds, and in accordance with his
recommendation, upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Park, contract with Turman Construction Company for
destroying weeds was extended to include these three parcels.
Acceptance of low bid of Francis &
Jacobs for construction of a Canal
Crossing on Branch No. 1 of the Kern
Island Canal at White Lane.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
man Hosking, low unit prices bid by Francis & Jacobs to construct a
canal crossing on Branch No. 1 of the Kern Island Canal at White Lane,
were accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the contract.
Report from City Manager regarding
petition for Stop Sign at University
a~d Wenatchee Avenue.
City Manager Noland reported on a petition received for a
Stop Sign at University and Wenatchee Avenues stating that there is
presently a pedestrian stop sign in place during the day and that
the Traffic Authority recommends it remain as it is due to the traffic
conditions at the present time.
Bakersfield, California, November 29, 1965 - Page 2
Councilman Park stated he has had numerous conversations
with the Police Department regarding this particular problem and
they maintain the present situation with the "Stop For Pedestrians"
sign is safer than a four-way stop would be at this intersection.
However, he stated it is particularly important that; motorists be
educated to the seriousness of going through this type of sign when
children are in the crosswalk.
Mr. Robert Eddy, chairman of the Civic
Beautification Committee, presents
a commendation to members of the Ascots
Service Club from Foothill High School.
Mr. Robert Eddy, chairman of the Civic Beautification
Committee, addressed the Council, stating that it is part of the
beautification program to recognize citizens who are conducting
the war on community ugliness and presented a brief commendation
to Pete Colvin, president of the Ascots, a service club from
Foothill High School who cleaned two truck loads of debris from
both sides of Highway 175 east of Morning Drive during the Thanksgiving
holidays. Mr. Eddy said he felt this group of young men was
particularly worthy of recognition.
Report ~rom City Attorney Hoagland
regarding litigation.
City Attorney Hoagland reported that the Supreme Court
had granted a hearing in the case of the City of Bakersfield vs.
Milton Miller and the Padre Hotel.
Council declares alley between "Q" and
San Dimas to be considered a street
for purposes of establishing a street
light. ~,
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, the Council declared the alley between "Q" and San Dimas Streets
and 28th and 30th Street to be considered a street for purposes of
establishing a street light.
Bakersfield, California, November 29, 1965 - Page 3
Rucker,
Reappointment of Harry Smith as
Member of the Board of Trustees of
the Kern Mosquito Abatement District.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Harry Smith was reappointed as a Member of the Board of Trustees
of the Kern Mosquito Abatement District for a two year term expiring
December 31, 1967.
Adoption of Resolution No. 71-65 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield
setting forth design standards for
making public buildings and facilities
accessible to and usable by the physically
handicapped.
Mr. Francis Parsons, chairman of the local chapter for the
elimination of architectural barriers for the handicapped, addressed
the Council and stressed the importance of public buildings being
constructed so that they would be accessible and usable by the
physically handicapped, stating that approximately one out of seven
people in the nation has a permanent disability and that all federal[
and state buildings are now being constructed with consideration
for the handicapped. Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded
by Councilwoman Balfanz, Resolution No. 71-65 of the City Council of
the City of Bakersfield setting forth design standards for making
public buildings and facilities accessible
physically handicapped, was adopted by the
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Whittemore
Noes: None
to and usable by the
following vote:
Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Absent: None
Date set for hearing before the Council
on zoning upon annexation to the City of
Bakersfield of those certain properties
in the County of Kern located from Richland
to Belle Terrace, Houchin Road to "H"
Street, designated as "Brite No. 6."
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman Whittemore,
date of December 20, 1965, was set for hearing before the Council on
Zoning upon Annexation to the City of Bakersfield as an R-1 (Single
Family Dwelling) Zone and an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling)
or more restrictive, zone, of those certain properties in the County'
of Kern located from Richland to Belle Terrace, Houchin Road to "H"
Street, designated as "Brite No. 6."
Bakersfield, California, November 29, 1965 - Page 4
First reading of. an Ordinance amending
Section 11~.04.760 of the Municipal Code
of,the City of Bakersfield pertaining
to the Speed Limit on California Avenue.
At this time first reading was given to an Ordinance amending
Section 11.04.760 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
pertaining to the Speed Limit on California Avenue.
Request for drainage easement abandonment
in Tract No. 1620 referred to the Planning
Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, request for drainage easement abandonment lying between
Lots 5, 6, 23 and 24 of Tract No. 1620 was referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 1662 to 1714, in amount of $18,935.45 as audifed
by the Voucher Approval Committee, were. allowed, and authorization
was granted for payment of same.
Communication from Pacific Gas and
Electric Company requesting that
consideration,be given:to. exclusion of
franchise paying public utilities when
revising the business license, referred
to the Business License Committee of the
Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company
requesting that consideration by given Go including a provision for
the exclusion of franchise paying public utilities when Business
License Ordinance No. 1246 New Series is up for review and possible
revision, was referred to the Special Business License Committee
of the Council.
Communication from Dr. S. L. Schreiber
relative to police escorts for funeral
processions referred to the Chief of
Police.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from Dr. S. L. Schreiber regarding police
escorts for funeral processions within the City limits, was received
and referred to the Chief of Police.
Bakersfield, California, November 29, 1965 - Page 5
Reception of communication from Kern
County Water Agency regarding special
session to be held on November 30, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, communication from the Kern County Water Agency advising
of a special zone-of-benefit session to be held on November 30, 1965,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Communication from Rex R. Mull,
Principal Attorney, Kern County Water
Agency, regarding City's action in
connection with certain Sub-Surface Land
in the City of Bakersfield, referred to
the Council Water Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from Rex R. Mull, Principal Attorney for the
Kern County Water Agency, requesting further information as to the
City's purpose in filing an action in connection with certain Sub-
Surface Land in the City of Bakersfield, was received and ordered
placed on file, and referred to the Council Water Committee.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1590 New Series
amending Section 17.12.020 of Chapter 17.12
(Zoning Map) of the Municipal Code.
This was the time set by the Council for a reconsideration
of its previous action of November 8, 1965, on an Ordinance amending
Zoning upon Annexation of that certain property located adjacent and
northerly of Ming Avenue, adjacent and easterly of a portion of the
incorporated area lying northeasterly of the intersection of Wible
Road and Ming Avenue and westerly of a prolongation of Hughes Lane
northerly of Ming Avenue.
Councilman Park stated that he believes a reconsideration
by the Council is a wise action, as the evening the hearing was held
there was a great deal of confusion regarding this complicated
rezoning problem, and there was much information lacking for the
Council to make a clear decision. He stated that the Council had a
map before it which basically is the motion he made on the night of the
hearing, with a number of improvements. He then made a motion for
rezoning the property, outlining the boundaries on the large map on
the wall behind the Council as follows:
Bakersfield, California, November. 29, 1965 - Page 6
C-2-D (Commercial - Architec,t~ra! Design) Zone
The portion east fro~ the City limits to 440'
east of Castro Lane excluding the following "P"
zone
"P" (Automobi!~ Parking) Zone
A 20' strip on the w~st and south boundary of
Tract No. 239~
A 20' strip adjacent to Castro Lane commencing
200' north of Ming Avenue and continuing north
to the City boundary, then east along the City
boundary 440'
R-S (Residential Suburban) Zone
The portion of the Ming Annexation ~es% from
Hughes Lane to 440' east of Castro Lane
Also included in the motion was that the Mayor be authorized
to sign the Ordinance.
Councilman Doolin asked the Mayor if the hearing was to be
opened to the public. Mayor Karlen said he had ruled initially that
this was not to be a hearing.
Councilman Skiern asked if the motion had been seconded,
stating that it would be impossible to discuss it under any
circumstances if it had not been. The Mayor stated that no second
had been made, and Councilman Stiern said he would second the motion.
Mayor Karlen said discussion then could be made.
Councilman Hosking stated that he would ask if
people present who wished to speak on the matter, that they be given
permission to do so within the bounds of whatever the presiding
officer wished to set.
Mayor Karlen said he was not ruling out the possibility
that the Council may want to ask an individual to be heard, but he
did not believe it should be opened up as a hearing under the
circumstances. He told Councilman Hosking that if he had someone
he would like to speak, it would be in order.
Councilman Hosking said that his neighbor, M~. Hugh
Sill, was present and wished to speak on the matter.
Bakersfield, California, November 29, 1965 - Page 7
Mr. Sill stated that the Planning Commission had recommended
denial of the rezoning at its hearing, and the sum and substance of
the arguments against it were that there was ample commercial space
in the Sears Complex. Mr. Sill also reminded the Council that it
was time to begin thinking of keeping business downtown. Mr.
Lawrence Lake and Mr. Jack Levy, both of whom spoke later, said that
the downtown area has suffered losses in property values andalso that
the continued zoning as commercial of areas outside of the downtown
area will result in moving the City's commercial center away from
the downtown busines~ area.
Councilman Rucker said that he thinks the whole area
should be zoned C-2, if they consider rezoning a portion of it, in
order to be fair to everyone in the area, not to stop with just
part of it.
Councilman Hosking said he wanted to speak against the
motion, that he wanted to be consistent. He said that all of the
zoning, if it is going to be C-2, should be C-2 the entire length of
the street, or else leave it the way it is, as it came into the City,
which is R-l, until such time as it gets into the position to be
turned into C-2 property. He said Mr. Park's motion is nothing more
than special legislation granting a special spot zone. He said he has
not changed his mind and is going to vote against the motion.
Councilman Whittemore said he thinks that the reconsider-
ation of this rezoning was the intelligent thing to do regardless of
the criticism they have received. He said he knows that every council-
man has had a tough time w~estling with this thing. He said since
it is in his ward, he believes he has had more calls and contacts
from people than anyone else on the Council.
Councilman Whittemore wen~ on to say that the downtown area
has his cooperation and his sympathy, that the Council has given ~he
Downtown Revitalization Committee $20,000 to further their program
and it is proceeding steadily but slowly. He said he does not think
that the property east of Mr. Park's motion should be rezoned at this
time, it can be done as the demand arises. He believes protection
Bakersfield, California, November 29, 1965 - Page 8
95
should be given to the property owners in the neighborhood and. said
he does not think a 20 foot "P" Zone overlay was adequate. Therefore,
he moved to amend the motion to include a 25 foot "P" Overlay, to 'be
extended an additional 25 feet southerly along the property line.
Councilman Park said he would accept the conditions of Councilman
Whittemore's amendment if the second would accept it. Councilman
Stiern indicated that he would accept the amendment.
Councilman Doolin made a statement expressing his opposition
to the rezoning. Councilman Hosking said he would like to second
Mr. Doolin's remarks, that he believed they were very refreshing and
appropriate.
Councilwoman Balfanz said she was the only one who had not
stated an opinion and that she wanted to say she certainly feels tile
Council has proved in the past that it was vitally interested in the
downtown area, that the Council has bent over backwards with parking
and with giving money to the Downtown Revitalization Committee for
conducting its study. She said she feels that if they can show her
how you can force people to develop their business in the downtown
area, she would be very grateful, that the Council must let people
develop where they want to and that she is going to vote in favor of
the motion because she believes this is in the best interests of all
the people.
Councilman Rucker stated that he was going to vote in
opposition to the motion inasmuch as at this particular time he can
see no reason for additional C-2 property in this area.
Councilman Stiern said that briefly he would like to underline
some of the things that Councilmen Park, Whittemore and Balfanz have
said. That the Council stands r~ady i:n every ~ray that it can to
revitalize the downtown area and has been working towards that end
for some time. He said he would like to be on record that he does
not think a Council or any legislative body can tell people they
must locate downtown, that you cannot locate out where the people are
if you want to build your grocery store, and in this instance, he
Bakersfield, California, November 29,
1965 - Page 9
believes that the rezoning is in the best interests of the city as ~a
whole and he thinks that the action of the Council should be to make
it possible for this development, for this increase in valuation of
the property.
Councilman. Doolin said he wanted to say only one thing
and that was that he feels there is plenty of C-2 property in the City
without rezoning this area at this time.
Councilman Park called for the question and the Ordinance
amending Section 17.12.020 of Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Map) of the
Municipal Code was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Park, Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: Councilmen Doolin, Hosking, Rucke'r
Absent: None ~
Councilman Rucker invited'all members of the Council to
make a tour of his ward and note the condition of the alleys. A
discussion ensued relative to the responsibility of the property
owners in connection with keeping the alleys free from debris, etc.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz,
the meeting adjOUrned at 10:35 P.M..
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, ' --
ATTEST:
CI an~ Ex-OfIiclo Clerk of the ~ouncil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 6, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. December 6, 1965.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Dr. H. G. Cooper of the
Wayside Southern Baptist Church.
Present:
Absent:
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,~ Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Councilman Park
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 29, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of Bid of Thorp's
Harley Davidson to furnish Motorcycles
and Three Wheel Servi-Car.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, bid of Thorp's Harley Davidson to furnish 13 Solo Police Special
Motorcycles and one Three Wheel Servi-Car for a total net cost of
$22,300.00 was accepted, this being the only bid received.
Report from City Manager re Combining
Social Security with the State Employees'
Retirement System Contract referred to the
Governmental Efficiency Committee.
City Manager Noland reported that the actuarial study on
the possibility of combining Social Security with the State Employees'
Retirement System has been completed and 91 employees of the
Miscellaneous Departments, or 25%, have requested OASDI coverage. He
stated that if the City implements Social Security for those employees
requesting it, it would have to pay something over $18,000 for the first
full year of operation. Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, secoladed
by Councilman Stiern, the matter was referred to the Governmental
Efficiency Committee for study and report.
Bakersfield, California, December 6, 1965 - Page 2
City Attorney and/or Associate
Counsel authorized to appear at
hearing of December 17, 1965 in
case of Ferguson vs. Kern County
Water.Agency.
Councilman Hosking reported that the Water Committee had
held a meeting recently and considered the appellate case in the
Superior Court which is being brought by Mr. Ferguson and others and
being handled by Mr. George Brown. A hearing is being held on
December 17, 1965, and the Water Committee feels that the City should
appear and argue its position so that the judge knows the City is
objecting to the proceedings of last year and the amount of tax that
was levied. Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, the City Attorney and/or Associate Counsel were
authorized to appear as Amicus Curiae in the case of Ferguson vs.
Kern County Water Agency, No. 92011 in the Kern County Superior
Court, at the hearing on December 17, 1965.
Report from Speer, Chavez, Ruggenberg
and Wright on examination of the accounts
of the City of Bakersfield referred to
the Governmental Efficiency Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, report from Speer, Chavez, Ruggenberg and Wright, certified
public accountants, on examination of the accounts and records of the
City of Bakersfield for the 1964-65 Fiscal Year, was received subject
to Council approval and referred to the Governmental Efficiency
Committee.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1591 New Series
amending Section 11.04.760 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield pertaining
to the Speed Limit on California Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Ordinance No. 1591 New Series amending Section 11.04.760
of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield pertaining to the
Speed Limit on California Avenue, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Park
Bakersfield, California, December 6, 1965 - Page 3
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Approval of Salary Step Increases
effective December l, 1965.
Doolin,
December 1, 1965:
R. R. Hacker
O. McCarthy, Jr.
Terry G. Robey
J. L. Turner
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
the following salary step increases were approved, effective
Firefighter C to D
Firefighter C to D
Buyer-Trainee C to D
Sanitation Crevauan II C to D
First reading of an Ordinance amending
Sections 7.52.270 and 7.52.290 of
Chapter 7.52 of the Municipal Code of
the City of Bakersfield deleting
provisions contained therein relative
to obtaining Driver's Badge.
At this time first reading was given to an Ordinance
amending Sections 7.52.270 and 7.52.290 of Chapter 7.52 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield deleting provisions
contained therein relative to obtaining Driver's Badge.
Adoption of Resolution No. 72-65 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving the agreement between the City
of Bakersfield and the State of California
for the modification of the Traffic
Signal System and Highway Lighting at the
intersection of California Avenue with
State Highway Route 204.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 72-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
approving the Agreement between the City of Bakersfield and the
State o£ California for the modification of the Traffic Signal System
and Highway Lighting at the intersection of California Avenue witlh
State Highway Route 204 and authorizing the Mayor to execute same,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Park
Bakersfield, California, December 6, 1965 - Page 4
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 1715 to 1797 inclusive, in amount of
$179,487.86, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Report from City Manager on meeting of
Interim Committee in regard to a possible
power failure in the State of California.
City Manager Noland reported to the Council that on
December 15, 1965 an Interim CommitteeSwill convene in Sacramento
in regard to a possible power failure in the State of California.
Me stated that he had discussed this with Mr. Ray Sirman, of the
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, who was present in the audience
and might wish to discuss certain problems with the Council. Mr.;'
Noland stated that at this moment he cannot see any reason for
City representation at the hearing. If any action is needed, it
can be taken after the Committee has made its report.
Mr. Sirman addressed the Council stating that this subject'
is being pursued, not only locally, and statewide, but nationwide,
and he thinks it is going to be sometime before a complete and true
report will be released on exactly what happened on that northeast
blackout. He said that here in California they are building standby
emergency power plants to take care of a certain amount of power
requirements, such as emergency lights, emergency operation of
radio equipment and operation of elevators. He stated that his
company has standby generators here in Bakersfield to furnish a
certain amount of power to operate their systems, and that he had
noticed in the Wall Street Journal the Caterpillar Tractor Company
has received a flood of orders for generators to take care of
standby equipment.
He agreed with the City Manager that it is not necessary
to have representation at the meeting in Sacramento on December 15,
1965.
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Bakersfield, California, December 6, 1965 - Page 5
City Manager instructed to report to
the Council on cost of installation of
ramp in the City Hall for use of
physically handicapped persons.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Council_man
Rucker, the City Manager was instructed to make a study and report
back to the Council on the cost and the best location for a ramp in
the City Hall for the use of physically handicapped persons.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Rucker,
the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Russel V. Karlen, M.D.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, December 13, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. December 13, 1965.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend Manuel Gaxiola of
the Bethany Methodist Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, Whittemore, Stiern
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Proclamation presented to the American
Legion Post 126 relative to program
known as "OPERATION SHOW YOUR COLORS."
MayOr Karlen presented a Proclamation to Dr. Mark Thompson,
of the American Legion Post 126, calling on all citizens of Bakers-
field to support the program of the American Legion "OPERATION SHOW
YOUR COLORS" and to demonstrate support of the positive action being
taken in Vietnam.
20 Year Service Pin to be presented
to Mr. Raymond G. Taylor at next we~k's
meeting.
A pin for 20 years service as a member of the Fire Department
Civil Service Commission will be presented to Mr. Raymond G. Taylor,
at next week's meeting.
Adoption of Resolution No. 73~65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield urging
Expeditious Action by the Public Utilities
Commission of the State of California in
approving the transfer of the Crest Water
Company to California Water Service Company.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Resolution No. 73-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
urging expeditious action by the Public Utilities Commission of the
State of California in approving the transfer of the Crest Water
Company to California Water Service Company and instructing the City
Clerk to mail copies of the resolution to Mr. Edmund F. Caty, examiner,
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Bakersfield, California, December 13, 1965 - Page 2
Public Utilities Commission, State of California, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1592 New
Series amending Sections 7.52.270
and 7.52.290 of Chapter 7.52 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
deleting provisions contained therein
relative to obtaining Driver's Badge.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Ordinance No. 1592 New Series amending Sections 7.52.270 and
7.52.290 of Chapter 7.52 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield deleting provisions contained therein relative to obtaining
Driver's Badge, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Re-appointment of Harold E. Bergen
am Member of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment,
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, Director of Public Works Harold E. Bergen was re-appointed
as a Member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment for a three year term
expiring December 1, 1968.
Action on appointment of Member of
the Fire Department Civil Service
Commission, Members of the Miscellaneous
Departments Civil Service Commission and
Member of the Citizens~Auditorium Committee,
deferred for one week.
Appointment of a member of the Fire Department Civil Service
Commission, two members. of the Miscellaneous Departments Civil Service
Commission and a member of the Citizens Auditorium Committee, was
deferred for one week.
Bakersfield, California., December 13, 1965 - Page 3
Action on Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Bakersfield adopting the
Prospectus as the Official Statement of
the City relating to Bakersfield Municipal
Improvement Bonds deferred for one week.
Mayor Karlen announced that action on the Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield adopting the Prospectus as the
Official Statement of the City relating to Bakersfield Municipal
Improvement Bonds would be deferred for one week, as the Official
Statement has not as yet been received from the Bond Consultant.
First reading of Ordinance of the City
of Bakersfield, California, providing for
the Issuance of Municipal Improvement Bonds
of said City in the amount of $1,125,000.
First reading was given an Ordinance of the City of Bakers-
field, California, providing for the issuance of Municipal Improvement
Bonds of said City in the amount of $1,125,000.
Adoption of Resolution No. 74-65 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, directing the City Clerk to
publish Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals
for Bonds of said City.
Upon a motion by ~ouncilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Resolution No. 74-65 of the City Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California, directing the City Clerk to publish Notice Inviting
Sealed Proposals for Bonds of said City, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilman Balfanz, Doolih, Hosking, Park, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement with County of Kern for
Operation and Maintenance of Traffic
Signals and Lighting System on Oak
Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the County of Kern
for the operation and maintenance of Traffic Signals and Lighting
System on Oak Street was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute same.
Bakersfield, California, December 13, 1965 - Page 4
Allowance of Claims.
Councilman Doolin asked the City Attorney for an explanation
of Voucher No. 1837 in amount of $5,000.00, covering partial payment
to John K. Bennett, attorney, for water investigation and litigation,
under Contract No; 89-65. The City Attorney stated that $15,000.00
had been encumbered for the purpose, and Councilman Doolin said he
didn't recall voting.for the amount of $15,000.00 for the employment
of this legal water expert.
Councilman Stiern reminded Mr. Doolin that he was on vacation
at the time the Council took.the action last August to approve the
potential expenditure up to $15,000.00 for possible legal advice and
fees, and that the matter was again discussed at a subsequent meeting
in August when Mr. Doolin was present,
by the Council.
Councilman Hosking then made
and the Agreement was approved
a motion, that if this action
has not been taken, the Council authorize the expenditure of an
amount up to $20,000.00 for the potential litigation. Councilman
Stiern said he didn't disagree with Mr. Hosking's motion, but since
the Council took action in August to authorize the Water Committee to
spend up to $15,000.00 for the research, and they haven't spent up
to that amount, he sees no reason to enlarge the amount. The Mayor
stated there was no second to Councilman Hosking's motion.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Doolin, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, moved to approve Vouchers Nos. 1798 to 1862
inclusive, in amount of $27,624.03, as audited by the Finance Approval
Committee, and authorize payment of same.
Reception of communication from the
Western Pacific Railroad Company
relative to Southern Pacific - Union Pacific
proposals to merge the Rock Island Railroad.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, communication from the Western Pacific Railroad Company relative
to the proposal that the Rock Island Railroad be merged into Union
Pacific with its lines south and west of Kansas City being sold to
the Southern Pacific, was received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, December 13, 1965 - Page 5
Acceptance of recommendation of the
Division of Highways that the City transfer
easement to the State for property on the
east side of Oakdale Drive'and Verde Street.
A communication from W. L. Welch, District Engineer, of
the State Division of Highways, recommending that the City transfer
its interest in easements on Oakdale Drive and Verde Street to the
State so that the area may be included in the state's landscaping
project was read, and upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded
by Councilman Rucker, the recommendation was accepted and the Mayor
was directed to request the State to prepare the necessary Quit Claim
Deed.
Hearing in the matter of Proposed
Public Improvement District No. 800 -
· obinson - 9th Street; Resolution of
Intention No. 800.
The Mayor announced that this is the time and place fixed
by Resolution of Intention No. 800 for hearing in the matter of the
proposed Public Improvement District No. 800 (Robinson - 9th). Any
and all persons having any protest or objection to the proposed work,
to the extent of the proposed assessment district, or to the proposed
grades may, at this time, appear before the City Council and show
cause why said proposed work should not be carried out in accordance
with said Resolution. It is also the time and place fixed for the
public hearing on whether public convenience and necessity require such
improvements, and whether the same should be ordered without appli-
cation of the Special Assessment Investigation, and Majority Protest
Act of 1931.
The City Clerk presented the following to the Council:
(a) Affidavit of Publication of R~solution of
Intention
(b) Certificate of mailing Notice of Hearing
(c) Certificate of posting of "Notice of
Improvement"
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, these documents were received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, December 13, 1.965 - Page 6
11
Special Counsel Phil Wagy gave the Council and the audience
a brief explanation of the hearing, and the City Engineer gave
testimony concerning the nature of the work and extent of the
assessment district, stating that in his opinion all lots and parcels
of land within the proposed assessment district will be benefited by
the proposed work.
The City Clerk read three written protests received from
Willie Mae Carter 1230 E. 9th Street
Ollie Mae Cutter 309 Clifton Street
A. Garee 1223 E. 9th Street
When the Mayor asked if any person who had filed a written
protest or his representative desired to be heard in support of such
protest, both Mrs. Carter and Mr. Garee addressed the Council
expressing opposition to the proposed work because they considered
the cost to be excessive. After it was pointed out to them what the
estimated cost would be for a 50 foot lot, both withdrew their
protest. Mrs. Cutrer wms not present.
All persons present who desired to make an oral protest or
speak in favor of the proceeding or comment upon it in any other way
were given the opportunity to be heard. The City Engineer reported
that written protests filed with the City Clerk and not withdrawn
represented approximately 1% of the property assessed for the proposed
improvement. Therefore, upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded
by Ceuncilman Whirremote, Resolution No. 75-65 of the City Council ef
the City of Bakersfield, California, making findings, and overruling
protests and objections, 'ordering the construction of certain work
and the giving of notice inviting bids thereof, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield/ California, December 13, 1965 - Page 7
Adoption of Resolution No. 76-65 of
the City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, determining the general prevailing
rate of per diem wages for legal holiday and
overtime work in said ei~y for certain crafts
or types of Workmen.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 76-65 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, determining the general prevailing rate of
per diem wages for legal holiday and overtime work in said City for
certain crafts or types of Workmen, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, HoBking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
During Council Comment, Councilman Whittemore stated
that he had requested the City Manager and staff to make a feasibility
report on the use of the sewer farm as a possible industrial site,
and would like to have the rapport 1made next week.
Councilwoman Balfanz stated that she had requested a report
relative to trains crossing Union Avenue and holding up traffic for
long periods of time, and asked that a report be made to the Council.
City .Attorney Hoagland stated he would research the City ordinance in
this connection.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilwoman Bal~anz, seconded by 'Councilman
Whittemore, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
MAJOR'of the City Of Ba~er~d, Ca~l~'0rnia
ATTEST:
n 0 k of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 20,.1965
The
of Allegiance
Church~
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. December 20, 1965.
Mayor called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge
and Invocation by Dr. Joyce Farr of the First Methodist
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Present:
Absent:
None
Mayor Karlen stated that
if there were no corrections or
additions, the Minutes of December 13, 1965 would stand approved as
presented. Councilman Doolin said that in checking the Minutes of
August 9, 1965 and August 23, 1965, he could not find a motion where
the Council had authorized the expenditure of $15,000.00 for the
employment of Mr. John K. Bennett, attorney, as a legal water expert.
He stated that he had asked the question and Dr. Stiern answered it,
and if the Council approved the Minutes of December 13, 1965, it would
be an indication that the Council took an action which he can't find
was done either at the meeting of August 9, 1965 or the meeting of
August 23, 1965.
Councilman Stiern said he knows from recollection of the
meeting of August 9th, although it does not appear in the official
minutes, that a figure of $15,000.00 was set, because the action
followed a report by the Water Committee to the Council asking for
legal assistance and that the legal counsel be hired by the City for
that purpose. He said Councilman Whirremote asked at that meeting if
the Committee had any figure in mind which would be spent for this
purpose, since the Council wanted to know if there would be a ceiling
placed on the amount to be spent for the year, and the figure of
$15,000.00 was given. He stated that this is in line with the action
that is taken other times by the Council, that they don't authorize
anybody to just spend money, they authorize the expenditure of funds
up to a certain amount. He said it is his distinct recollection,
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Bakersfield, California, December 20, 1965 - Page 2
although the tape for that meeting is imperfect, that the figure of
$15,000.00 was mentioned. He said if it would be appropriate to
distinctly establish it, he thinks the Council could take action, to
establish a ceiling for this year.
Mayor Karlen said he was going to suggest that, and Dr. Stiern
said Councilman Hosking was about to take that action last week.
Councilman Doolin said he had wanted to check the tape of the
August 9th meeting when he returned from his vacation, but was told
by the City Clerk that that portion of the meeting did not appear on
the tape. He said that he did not run into the $15,000.00 figure
until he checked last week's vouchers, and that he is not criticizing
the integrity of the Council, but there is no record approving that
amount and he thinks there should be a limit put on it for the year.
Councilman Hosking said he could see no point in setting
a limit on it for this year, the year's almost over, for one thing.
The Council has a contract which was certainly approved, unanimously
as he recalls, claims are being made under the terms of the contract
and they are being paid, the only thing that is being asked is for
a transfer from one fund to another to meet the claims as they accrue.
Mayor Karlen said he thought that Mr. Hosking had wanted
to suggest that the Council at least think in terms of $20,000.00 at
last week's meeting. Councilman Hosking said he didn't want to make
that in the form of a motion as he doesn't feel there should be any
particular limit. The reason he made the motion last week was that
he couldn't recall voting on any resolution seeting an amount previously,
although he could have done so, and if there is any question about
having one, and they didn't have one, let's have one now.
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Mayor Karlen said that in August he didn't believe there
was a motion or resolution, it ~as a discussion.
Councilman Rucker said he thinks there should be a limit
placed on it, that if the money should run out and there is any need
to come back to the Council, he feels that the Council would go along
with it and vote more mone~, and that he would make a motion now that
they set a limit of $15,000.00 until the end of the fiscal year, until
June 30, 1965. Councilman Doolin said he would second the motion,
as he would like to see a limit set on it.
Councilman Whittemore said he had complete confidence in
the Water Committee, but due to the Brown Act, everyone doesn't
attend the Committee meetings, and they are not aware of what has
transpired. ~ He thinks the Council should be kept informed of the
progress by perhaps putting it out in an Administrative report,
and this would satisfy a lot of the ~uestions that come to the.minds
of the other Councilmen. He said the Council knows this type of legal
advice is expensive, but that they should know what the money is
being spent for. There isn't anything secretive about it, the Council
has a problem on its hands, and the Water Committee is fighting it to
the best of its ability, andssomewhere along the line the Council..
should know what the progress is, which is basically what is being
asked for. Councilman Whittemore stated he was in favor of the motion.
Councilman. Hosking said he was speaking in opposition to the
motion as he doesn't feel that $15,000.00 is enough, that he is not
sure the Committee might not need $20,000.00 before the end of the
fiscal year. He wished to point out that the City has appeared in all
water proceedings and is now appearing in the appellate matter before
Judge Ginsberg and is going to appear again before the Board of
Supervisors this week. They have filed one law suit and very possibly
will file another before the end of the fiscal year, and they are all
expensive, the greater part of the expense being the preparation.
This will be the expensive time and he doesn't think the Council should
bind itself to the figure of $15,000.00 for the next six months.
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Mayor Karlen said the Committee didn't ask for any specific
sum. At the discussion on August 9th, it was brought out that there
was no fixed figure that could be set, that it might Cost $15,000.00.
There was no specific resolution or no specific sum.
Councilman Stiern said he had no objection, that his
inclination was to oppose the motion because he feels that they might
expend up to $20,000.00 sensibly this year. He said he had no
objection to setting the ceiling at $15,000.00, if the Council would
extend that figure, if money was needed. He said he has pointed out
before, that Mr. Park, Mr. Hosking and himself have demonstrated in
the past that they are pretty hard-nOsed with the people's money,
that they are being as sensible and frugal about this expenditure as
they possibly cab. He said they are opposedby, legal experts
representing the Water Agency,. that the' expenditure thence is some
forty to fifty thousand dollars a year for expert legal advice, in
addition to an attorney who handles their day-to-day records, who is
paid some $1,500.00 a month. He said they are at a point now of making
important decisions which are going to bind the City for the next
fifty years and it is imperative that the decision be correct, in the
best interests of ~he City of Bakersfield, and that they must not
make foolish decisions now which could jeopardize their position in the
future. ·
Councilman Doolin said he thought he indicated with his
second that if additional money was needed, he would not oppose it.
Mayor Karlen asked if he were implying that if additional
funds were needed, he would be in favor of discussing it and voting it,
and Councilman Doolin said he was.
Councilman Park said he was pleased to hear Mr. Rucker and
Mr. Doolin say that if additional funds were needed, they would agree
to spend more money. When we start thinking about the magnitude of
the problem they are working on here and realize the amount of taxes
paid for State water right now, which are going to grow as time goes
by, he said he would certainly hate to see this Council say that the
solution to the problem is worth $15,000.00, that it might run more
than that.
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Councilman Doolin said there is no record indicating the
amount and that is what he wasted done.
Councilman Stiern said if the motion carries and it will
eliminate the continual haggling about this matter, he would be in
favor of the motion.
Councilwoman Ballaria said she is going to vote in favor of
this motion, but she also wants to be on record that she certainly
will be in favor of additional funds, if they are needed.
The Mayor called for the vote and the motion was approved
unanimously.
Councilman Doolin stated that he felt some kind of amendment
should be made to the minutes to show that the figure of $15,000.00
had been agreed upon previously. After considerable discussion, during
which no motion was made that was satisfactory to the Council as a
whole, the Mayor stated that if there was no motion to be made, the
minutes of December 13, 1965 were up for approval, and if there were
no other statements, or no corrections or additions, they would stand[
approved as presented.
Presentation of service pin to Mr.
Raymond G. Taylor, who completed 20 '
years service as a Member of the Fire
· , 'Department Civil Service Commission
on April 18, 1964.
Mayor Karlen presented a service pin to Mr. Raymond G.
Taylor who completed twenty years as a Member of the Fire Department
Civil Service Commission on April 18, 1964.
Report from City Manager on Southern
Pacific trains crossing Union. Avenue.
In response to complaints that Mrs. Balfanz and other members
of the Council had received, City Manager Noland reported on Southern
Pacific trains crossing Union Avenue. He said that in discussing this
with the Police Department and a representative of the Southern Pacific
Railroad, they find that the trains going west from Bakersfield
proceed at a very satisfactory rate of speed and cause very little
tie-up of traffic. Trains going east, slow down before they reach the
cross-over switch at the main line in order to enter the yards in a
safe manner and block traffic. The only solution that can be given
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is that the Union Avenue overpass is presently under construction and
about 90% of the traffic will be able to use the overpass and this
will help eliminate the problem when the tracks are blocked. The
Southern Pacific officials stated they would work with the City to
keep the intersection clear and will cooperate every possible way until
the construction of the overpass alleviates the problem.
In discussing the synchronizing of certain traffic ~ignals,
the City Manager stated that it would be quite expensive to tie in
all the signals, but they are working on it.
Report from City Manager on
Industrial Park.
City Manager Noland reported that recently he had been in
discussion with the Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors of
the Panorama and Mt. Vernon Sanitation Districts and that there is
a hope if there is sufficient plant capacity to serve the sewer
needs of the area, that the Mr. Vernon plant could be released for
industrial sewage and an industrial park could be created around it.
If this could be made possible, it would be far better than anything
the City could provide on its sewer farm property. He stated that
these negotiations had been going on between the City and County
and he hopes that he Will have somethihg more definite to present
to the Council after the next meeting.
Councilman Whirremote stated that it has been almost three
months since the Council requested a feasibility report on the
industrial farm, and that he would like to have a report with all
dispatch because industry is seeking land and sites to locate in,
and he thinks the City of Bakersfield should take advantage at this
particular time to see if it doesn't have something to offer.
He said he understands they have their problems going through these
Boards, and that the Board of Supervisors had its problems too, but
he thinks the City should do it independently, and would like to
have the matter determined as soon as possible, instead of keep
putting it off.
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City Ma.nager Noland said he certainly agrees with Councilman
Whirremote, and they are only at this p~int discussing surplus property.
He said the Council is aware that the~e are properties adjacent to the
sewer farm which are ~vailable 'for industrial purposes at very reason-
able prices.. That~an.app~aisal of the area has been made, they'know
what the property is worth. He doesn't have the answer to just how
many acres on the sewer farm will be available for industrial purposes,
but he does know of some four hundred or more acres in the immediate
area which are available. One of the main things which must be deter-
mined is what services are available which will attrac~ industry to.
the sewer farm, and the most important thing, is are sewage facilities
available in the area. This is why the suggestion was made by Super-
visor Fairbainn that possibly one of those plants can be eliminated
from the domestic sewage treatment and made available for industrial
sewage waste and it would solve one of the
There are a number of other problems to be
to take some time to work out.
big problems in the area.
resolved and it is going
Councilman Whittemore said he would like to have this thing
put together in a package so that the Councilmen can take a look at it,
and see whether they want to pass on it.
Mayor Karlen said the Council would anticipate an early
report on this matter.
Re-appointment of Raymond G. Taylor
as Member of the Fire Department
Civil Service Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Raymond G~ Taylor was re-appointed as:a Member of the Fire
Department Civil Service Commission for a six year term expiring
December 31, 1971.
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Bakersfield, California, December 20, 1965 - Page 8
Re-appointment of Carlton W. Mincer
as Member of the Miscellaneous Departments
Civil Service Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman. Balfanz, seconded.by Council-
man Hosking, Carlton W. Minner was re-appointed as ~ Member of:the
Miscellaneous Departments Civil Service Commission for a four year
term expiring December 31, 1969.
Appointment of Mr. Howard Lake as
Member of the Miscellaneous Departments
Civil Service Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, Howard Lake was appointed as a Member of the MiscelIaneous
Departments Civil Service Commission for a four year term ekpiring
December 31, 1969.
Re-appointment of Dr. Dale A. Anderson
as Member of the Citizens Auditorium
Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Dr. Dale A. Anderson was re-appointed as
a member of the Citizens Auditorium Committee for an eight year
term expiring January 3, 1974.
Adoption of Resolution No. 77-65 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, approving Official Statement.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded b~ Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution No. 77-65 of the City Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, approving Official Statement to be sent
to prospective bidders for the "Municipal Improvement Bonds, 1966,
Series A", was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, December 20, 1965.- Page 9
21
'Adoption~of Ordinance No. 1593 New
Series of the City of Bakersfield,
California, providing for the Issuance
of Municipal Improvement Bonds of said
City in the amount of $1,125,000.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded hy Councilman
Hosking, Ordinance No. 1593 New Series of the City of Bakersfield,
California, providing for the Issuance of Municipal Improvement Bonds
of said City in the amount of $1,125,000, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whirremote
Noes: None,
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 73-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
prescribing the holidays during the
year 1966, to which all employees of the
City of Bakersfield shall be entitled.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker,~seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 78-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
prescribing the holidays during the year 1966, to which all employees
of the City of Bakersfield shall be entitled, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
First reading of an Ordinance amending
Chapter 11.04 of the Municipal Code of
the City of Bakersfield by adding
Sections 11.04.725 and 11.04.726
prohibiting parking on a portion of
the 1400 Block and 1500 Block of
Brundage Lane.
At this time first reading was given an Ordinance amending
Chapter 11.04 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by
adding Sections 11.04.725 and 11.04.726 prohibiting parking on
a portion of the 1400 Block and 1500 Block of Brundage Lane.
Bakersfield, California, December 20, 196'5 - Page 10
Minute'Order deDlaring the result of
the Canvass of returns,-of Special
Annexation Election:held in Brite
No. 6 on December 14, 1965.
The Council recessed and reconvened as a Canvassing
Board of the returns of the Special Annexation Election held in
that territory designated as Brite No. 6, on December 14, 1965.
Mayor Karlen appointed Councilwoman Balfanz, Councilman Dooiin and
Councilman Rucker to tally the votes.
The Mayor reconvened the meeting, and upon a motion by
Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, the following
Minute Order declaring the result of canvass of the returns of
Special Annexation Election held on December 14, 1965, was adopted
by the Council:
PROPOSITION
SHALL"BRITE NO. 6" be annexed to
the City of Bakersfield and the
property in such territory be, after
such annexation~ subjected to
taxation equally within the City of
Bakersfield, to pay the bonded
indebtedness of the City of
Bakersfield outstanding for the
acquisition, construction or
completion of municipal
improvements?
No. of
Votes Cast For
32 14 18
1 1 0
33 15 18
6 to the City
Absentee Ballots
Total Votes
Therefore, the proposal to annex Brite No.
of Bakersfield was declared to have failed to carry.
Allowance of Claims.
~gainst
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 1863 to 1981 inclusive, in amount of $37,512.52,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of communication from
Longfellow PTA.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, communication from Longfellow PTA advising that it is
interested in the efforts of the Bakersfield City Council in controlling
pornography, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, December 20, 1965 - Page 11
23
Reception of communication from Dr.
Clifford F. Loader, Mayor, City of
Delano, re initiative petition from
Californians for Decency.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, communication from Dr. Clifford F. Loader, Mayor of the City
of Delano, asking the Council to join with the Delano Council in
opposing initiative petition from Californians for Decency, - Warren M.
Dorn, Los Angeles County Supervisor, Chairman, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Council Comment.
Councilman Stiern said he hoped that all city residents
had read Mr. Curran's latest intemperate blast leveled at the City
Council and its Water Committee, in order to realize its full
implications. Meanwhile, the Water Committee pledges to continue
its efforts, which are achieving a remarkable degree of success, to
obtain the highest quality of water for the City at the most
reasonable price.
Councilman Doolin stated that perhaps the Council should
go on record as requesting the Board of Supervisors not to penalize
City residents on zone of Benefit taxes, the bills for which were
sent out late. Councilman Park said it might be inappropriate for
the Council to take any action at this time except to instruct the
City Manager to look into the matter and bring a report back to the
Council.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Rucker:.
the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
MAY~R/ ~f the City of Bakersfield, Ca t
ATTEST:
CIT~ ~ ~ ~ of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
9.4
Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. December 27, 1965.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend James Patterson
of the United Presbyterian Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Oral Report from Councilman Richard
.Hosking, Chairman of the Special
Committee on Procedure.
Councilman Hosking, Chairman of the Special Procedure
Committee, reported that he was submitting two proposed ordinances
drafted by the Committee, one providing the procedure for conducting
Council meetings and the second establishing the position of
Legislative Secretary, for consideration of the Council and first
reading. He stated that the Committee has finished its deliberations
and in addition to the ordinances had the following general
recommendations to make to the City Manager:
1. Move the staff table to the center front
so that the Council can see the staff.~
2. Renovate the Public Address system.
3. Provide an adequate tape recorder.
4. Provide proper temperature control of the
Council Chambers.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1594 New Series
amending Chapter 11.04 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield by adding
Sections 11.04.725 and 11.04.726 prohibiting
parking on a portion of the 1400 Block
and 1500 Block of Brundage Lane.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Ordinance No. 1594 New Series amending Chapter 11.04 of
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Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1965 - Page 2
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by adding Sections 11.04.725
and 11.04.726 prohibiting parking on a portion of the 1400 Block and
1500 Block of Brundage Lane, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
First reading given an Ordinance of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
repealing Chapter 2.08 of the Municipal
Code and providing a new Chapter 2.08
providing the order of business and procedure
for conducting meetings of the City Council
of the City of Bakersfield.
At this time first reading was given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield repealing Chapter 2.08 of the
Municipal Code and providing a new Chapter 2.08 providing the order
of business and procedure for conducting meetings of the City Council
of the City of Bakersfield.
First reading given an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
.establishing the position of Legislative
Secretary and amending Chapter 3.M8
(Employee Classification).
At this time first reading was given an Ordinance of the,
Council of the City of Bakersfield establishing the position of
Legislative Secretary and amending Chapter 3.68 (Employee Classification.)
Decision held in.abeyance for one
week pending further study of specifications
and classifications and reclassifications due
to title changes of certain specifications and
classifications in the Public Works
Department.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
decision was held in ab~.yance for one week pending further study,
of specifications and classifications and reclassifications due to
title changes of certain specifications and classifications in the
Public Works Department.
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Bakersfield, California~ December 27, 1965 - Page 3
Approval of Plans and Specifications
for the construction of a Traffic
Signal System at Ming Avenue and
Wible Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Doolin, plans and specifications for the construction of
a Traffic Signal System at Ming Avenue and Wible Road were approved.
Approval of Standard Drawing No. S-30
for Ornamental Tree Guard and Grating.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, Standard Drawing No. S-30 for Ornamental Tree Guard and
Grating, as revised, was approved.
Approval of Salary Step Advancements
effective January l, 1966.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, salary step advancements, effective January 1, 1966,
were approved as follows:
Harold E. Bergen
Kenneth A. Bowen
J. Calloway
Henry Grant
Leonard J. Hillis
Martha J. Jones
Archie McGough
William U. Patterson
Edward J. Valliere
Director of Public Works E to F
Detective D to. E
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Motorcycle Patrolman D to E
Clerk Stenographer II D to E
Janitor D to E
Patrolman D to E
Administrative Assistant C to D
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1982 to 2058 inclusive, in amount of
$54,427.53, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of communication from Southern
Pacific Company requesting permission to
make presentation before the Council
concerning the proposed merger of the
Union Pacific and Rock Island Railroads.
A communication from the Southern Pacific Company request-
ing the Council to grant time on the agenda for a joint Union Pacific
Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1965 - Page 4
Southern Pacific presentation concerning the proposed merger of
the Union Pacific and Rock Island Railroads and subsequent acquisition
of part of the Rock Island properties by the Southern Pacific Company
was read, and upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, was received and ordered placed on file.
Councilmen Hosking and Park requested that before the
presentation by all railroad companies concerned, the administrative
staff make an independent analysis and report back to the Council
on the benefits to be derived by the community from such a merger.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman Stiern,
the meeting was adjourned at 9:36 P.M.
MAYOR ~f the City of Bakersfield, C~li~ornia
ATTEST:
nd x c the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California