HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN - MAR 1966Bakersfield, California,~January 3, 1966
Minutes of
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 3, 1966.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend Ralph E. Click
of the Church of the Brethren.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Park~ Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Present:
Absent:
None
the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of the
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 27, 1965
were approved as presented.
Adoption of Report of the Governmental
Efficiency Committee on car allowance
for the Mayor's office.
Councilman Whittemore~ chairman of the Governmental Efficiency
Committee, reported that the Committee met December 30, 1965 in
the City Manager's office to discuss the arrangements for car
allowances for the Mayor's office. The Committee
recommended that the Mayor be allowed $65.00 per month car allowance
for the six month period from January, 1965, and 12~ per mile,
for a total of 6,820 miles, which represents the mileage accumulated
since late June, 1965. Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking,
seconded by Councilman Park, the report was received and adopted
by the Council.
Oral report from City Manager Noland
on use of the Municipal Farm as Industrial
Park.
City Manager Noland reported to the Council on the use
of a portion of the Municipal Farm as an industrial park. He stated
that there were certain things which make the area flexible and
industrial location desirable - (1) the sewage plant, which can
handle the industrial waste very adequately, (2) there is water,
(3) there is a freeway in tha area that is planned for use in
about five years which will be able to handle the traffic without
any problem.
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Mr. Noland said that he thinks the thing which makes
it most attractive to industry is that there is large acreage
available, it is flexible and can be adjusted from one portion
of the area to another, and in the event that the land prices
that are considered reasonable by industry are not available.
He has discussed the matter with the Chamber of Commerce and
it has been suggested that an inventory of the vacant land available
for use as industrial sites, as well as the state of the land, be
inventoried and identified and placed on a master map immediately,
so that it can be seen by all people who are interested. He said
he had some additional thoughts on the matter but would like to
report on that later, that he would liketo first work with the
Chamber of Commerce and make the inventory of the land and then work
towards an industrial park.
Councilman Whittemore said he would accept this report at
this time, but asked Mr. Noland to submit a subsequent report in the. not
too distant future.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1595 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
repealing Chapter 2.08 of the Municipal
Code and providing a new Chapter 2.08
providing for the order of business and
p~ocedure for conducting meetings of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield.
This was the time set for further consideration of 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
~siness and procedure for conducting meetings of the City Council
of the City of Bakersfield. After discussion, it was moved by
Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman Doolin, and carried, that
the words "or the Council" be added at the end of the first
paragraph of Section 2.08.090 Other Public Statements.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the words "If the Council consents thereto, such statement
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shall be entered in the minutes." was deleted from Section 2.08.110,
Subsection e. Remarks of Councilman -- When Entered in Minutes.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the words "during that meeting" were added to the second
paragraph of Section 2.08.090.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Ordinance No. 1595 New Series 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, as amended, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Proposed Ordinance of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield establishing the position
of Legislative Secretary and amending
Chapter 3.68 (Employee Classification)
placed on the table.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern,
Balfanz, Agenda Item 6 (b) - An Ordinance of
seconded by Councilwoman
the Council of the City
of Bakersfield establishing the position of Legislative Secretary
and amending Chapter 3.68 (Employee Classification) was placed on
the table.
Approval of specifications and classifications
for certain positions in the Public Works
Department.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, specifications and classifications for the following
positions in the Public Works Department were approved:
Motor Sweeper Operator
Equipment Operator II
Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator I
Maintenance Man I
Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator II
Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator III
(New Position)
(Modified Specifications)
(New Position)
(Modified Specifications)
(Modified Specifications -
Change of Title)
(Change of Title)
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Approval of reclassifications, due to
title changes of certain specifications
and classifications in the t~ublic Works
Department.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, reclassifications, due to title changes of the following
specifications and classifications in the Public Works Department
were approved:
Five positions of Sewage Plant Operators to Waste
Water Treatment Plant Operator II
Earl Davis
John J. Fortenberry
Loren Gillespie
Ray Parker
C. W. Willis
Six Positions of Maintenance Man I to Waste Water
Treatment Plant Operator I
Robert A. Allenthorpe Jack Hoe
Bob Jean Gibson George Stiles
Turley A. Head Open
Five positions of Equipment Operato'r II to Sweeper
Operator
Joe Garee
Nathaniel Francisco
Lorenzo Espinoza
J. M. Pairish
Vacant
Chief Sewage Plant Operator to Waste Water Treatment
Plant Operator III
E. J. Saecker (Change of Title Only)
Action on application for Encroachment
Permit from Greenfield State Bank at
the northeast corner of Truxtun Avenue
and Eye Street deferred for one week.
The Mayor announced that action on application for Encroachment
Permit from Greenfield State Bank at the northeast corner of Truxtun
Avenue and Eye Street be deferred for one week.
Reception of Claim filed by Milton
Miller of the Padre Hotel against
Public Entity.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Claim filed by Milton Miller of the Padre Hotel against Public
Entity was received and ordered placed on file.
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2059 to 2120 inclusive, in amount of $32,030.29,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed and
authorization
Upon a
Rucker, notice
was granted for payment of same.
Reception of Notice from South San
Joaquin Division of League of California
Cities that the next meeting will be held in Visalia on January 13~,
1966, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from State
Director of Public Works re naming
portion of Route 178 "JOSH CLARKE
FREEWAY".
Upon a motion by Councilman I)oolin, seconded by Councilman
Park, communication from the State Director of Public Works stating
that there is little that can be done by either the California High-
way Commission, the Department of Public Works, or the California
Division of Highways to assist the City in its desire that a portion
of Route 178 be named "JOSH CLARKE FREEWAY" due to Senate Concurrent
Resolution No. 12, was received and ordered placed on file.
Councilman Park stated that perhaps the matter should be
referred to the local assemblyman and state senator with the comment
that it does require legislative action. Mayor Karlen said he would
send a copy of the original resolution, his letter to the Governor
dated December 6, 1965, together with a copy of the letter from the
State Director of Public Works, to these legislators.
Communication from Herbert P. Sears Co.,
Inc. offering services to effect collection
of unpaid accounts and judgments of the
City of Bakersfield referred to the City
Manager.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, communication from the Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc. offering
its services to effect collection of the City of Bakersfield's unpaid
Cities of next meeting in Visalia on
January 13, 1966.
motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
from South San Joaquin Division of League of California
Bakersfield, California, January 3, 1966 - Page
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accounts and judgments was received and together with a letter
recently sent out to the Council by the City Attorney on the
subject of Out-of-Town Debtors and Judgment Proof Debtors to the
City of Bakersfield, was referred to the City Manager for evaluation
and report back to the Council.
Council Comment.
Under Council Comment, Councilman Whittemore asked the
City Manager to furnish the Council with a progress report of
the cable television installations being made by the Trans-Video
Corporation, who was granted a franchise for this purpose on
February 23, 1965.
Councilman Park paid tribute
who developed the electrologgingdevice
to Jacques H. Gallois,
for determining the fluids
geologist,
within the rocks of the earth, thereby making it possible to determine
the types of rocks in the subsurface. Mr. Gallois, who recently
contributed much to the development of the oil industry
passed away,
in the area,
Council recesses until 8:00 P.M.,
January 4, 1966.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
the Council recessed until 8:00 P.M., January 4, 1966,
for City of Bakersfield - Municipal Improvement Bonds,
A.
Rucker,
to open bids
1966, Series
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Bakersfield, California, January 4, 1966
Minutes of recessed 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. January 4, 1966.
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the City
Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Karlen.
Park, Rucker, Stiern
Councilman Whittemore
Councilman Whittemore took his
at 8:10 P.
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
seat in the Council
Chambers M.
Opening bids for $1,125,000 Bonds
of the City of Bakersfield designated
"Municipal Improvement Bonds, 1966,
Series A."
Thais being the time and place fixed for the opening of
bids for $1,125,000 bonds of the City of Bakersfield, designated
"Municipal Impnovement Bonds, 1966, Series A", the following bids
were publicly opened, examined and read:
Crocker-Citizens National Bank bid par, accrued interest
to date of delivery, and a premium of $2.50 for bonds bearing
interest payable
at the rate of:
Rates Years
4~ % 1968 to 1975,
3¼ % 1976 to 1977,
3.30 % 1978 to 1979,
3.40 % 1980 to 1985,
3~ % 1986 to 1991,
annually the first year and semiannually thereafter
inclusive
inclusive
inclusive
inclusive
inclusive
First Western Bank & Trust Company - The Bank of
California, N.A., Joint Managers, and Bache & Company, Inc.
par, accrued inlerest to date of delivery, and a premium of
$701.50 for bonds bearing interest payable annually the
first year and semiannually thereafter at the rate of:
bid
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Rates Years
4.50 % 1968 to 1974, inclusive
4.O % 1975
3.25 % 1976 to 1978, inclusive
3.40 % 1979 to 1982, inclusive
3.50 % 1983 to 1991, inclusive
United California Bank - Manager, White, Weld & Co.,
R. W. Pressprich & Co., Hornblower & Weeks - Hemphill,
Noyes, Shearson, Hammill & Co., Incorporated, Goodbody & Co.,
bid par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of
$20.00 for bonds bearing interest payable annually the first year
and semiannually thereafter at the rate of:
Rates Years
4~ % 1968 to 1975, inclusive
3¼ % 1976 to ~977, inclusive
3.40 % 1978 to 198~, inclusive
3½ % 1985 to 1991, inclusive
Security First National Bank and Associates bid par,
accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $401.00
for bonds bearing interest payable annually the first year and
semiannually thereafter
Rates
4,0
3.40
3.50
3.60
at the rate of:
Years
1986 to 1975,
1976
1977 to 1982,
1983 to 1988,
1989 to 1991,
inclusive
inclusive
inclusive
inclusive
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First National Bank of Chicago bid par, accrued interest
to date of delivery, and a premium of $291.00 for bonds bearing
interest payable
at the rate of:
Rates Years
4.50 % 1968 to 1973,
4.25 % 1974
3.40 % 1975 to 1978,
3.50 % 1979 to 1883,
3.60 % 1984 to 1988,
3.70 % 1989 to 1991,
annually the first year and semiannually thereafter
inclusive
inclusive
inclusive
inclusive
inclusive
Wells Fargo Bank, Blyth & Co., Inc., Community National
Bank of Kern County, First National Bank of Oregon, The Northern
Trust Company, John Nuveen & Co., Inc., R. W. Pressprich & Co.,
Weeden & Co., bid par, accrued interest to date of delivery, and
a premium of $500.00 for bonds bearing interest payable annually
the first year and semiannually thereafter at the rate of:
Rates: Years
4.5 % 1968 to 1973, inclusive
4.25 % 1974
3.40 % 1975 to 1980, inclusive
3.50 % 1981 to 1985, inclusive
3.60 % 1986 to 1991, inclusive
Bank of American N. T. & S. A. and Associates bid par,
accrued interest to date of delivery, and a premium of $127.00
for bonds bearing interest payable annually the first year and
semiannually thereafter at the rate of:
Rates Years
4~ % 1968 to 1974, inclusive
3½ % 1975
3¼ % 1976
3.30 % 1977 to 1978, inclusive
3.40 % 1979 to 1982, inclusive
3½ % 1983 to 1986, innlusive
3.60 % 1987 to 1991, inclusive
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Each bid, except one, was accompanied by a good faith
check in an amount not less than $11,250.00.
All bids were then referred to the Auditor-Controller
and his staff for checking and computation, a report thereon to be
given to the Council later in this meeting.
The Council recessed at this time.
The Council reconvened at 8:50 P.M. and the Committee
appointed to check and compute the bids on the bonds for which bids
were opened previously during this meeting reported that the bid
of Crocker-Citizens National Bank is the bid yielding the lowest
net interest cost.
After considering the various bids and the report
thereon, it was moved by Councilman Stiern and seconded by
Councilman Doolin, that Resolution No. 1-66 entitled "Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, awarding
$1,125,000 Bonds of said City to the Best Bidder and rejecting
all other bids be adopted.
Upon the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
said Resolution No. 1-66 was declared adopted.
Matter of remodeling the Council
Chambers referred to the Governmental
Efficiency Committee for further
processing.
Councilman Hosking called the attention of the Council
and the administrative staff to the recommendations made by the
Procedures Committee relative to moving the staff table to
the center front, renovating the public address system, etc.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hosking, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, and carried, that the matter of remodeling
the Council Chambers be referred to the Governmental Efficiency
Committee for further processing.
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Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Doolin, the Council meeting adjourned at
9:30 P.M.
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Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1966
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. January 10, 1966.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend H. W. Hause
of the Oildale Church of God.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Park, Rucker, Stiern, ~hittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1966 and
the recessed meeting of January 4, 1966 were approved as presented.
Reception of Annual Report of the Civil
Service Commission for Miscellaneous
Departments.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Annual Report of the Civil Service Commission
for Miscellaneous Departments was received and placed on file without
being read.
Reception of Report of Recreation
Committee of a meeting held on
January 6, 1966.
Councilman Hosking, chairman of the Recreation Committee,
reported on a meeting held on January 6, 1966 to discuss a number of
items. The first item was a proposal from the State Division of
Highways to sell the City of Bakersfield approximately 1.7 acres
immediately adjacent to the northeast corner of Saunders Park
that is joined by the drainage sump on the west and the freeway on
the east. The second item discussed was the proposal by the Kern
County Planning Commission to create a recreational area which will
follow the course of the Kern River from the Kern Golf course to
Buena Vista Road. The Committee recommended that the Council
endorse the County's proposal by adopting a resolution to that
effect.
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The chairman reported also that the Committee will shortly
be reviewing the scheduling of the Recreation Department's summer
program and the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1966-67.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Park,
seconded by Councilman Stiern, and carried, that the report be
adopted with the exclusion of the proposal to purchase the land
adjacent to Saunders Park, as the Council desires additional time
to study the matter, which was ordered placed on next week's agenda.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the recommended resolution
for Council action at next week's meeting.
Adoption of Report of Governmental
Efficiency Committee of meeting held
January 7, 1966.
Councilman Whittemore, chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency Committee, reported on a meeting of the Committee held
on January ?, 1966, to consider nine items on its agenda which
will be reported on during the next several weeks. After discussion,
upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman Stiern,
the report was adopted.
Encroachment Permit granted Greenfield
State Bank at the northeast corner of
Truxtun Avenue and Eye Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Park, an Encroachment Permit was granted the Greenfield State Bank
located at the northeast corner of Truxtun Avenue and Eye Street,
to extend its existing planting, subject to the requirements of the
Planning Commission.
First reading of an Ordinance adding
Section 11.04.795 to the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield pertaining
to Automobile Owner responsibility for
violations of certain traffic provisions
of the Municipal Code.
At this time first reading was given an Ordinance adding
Section 11.04.795 to the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
pertaining to Automobile Owner responsibility for violations of
certain traffic provisions of the Municipal Code.
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Date set for hearing before the
Council on request of Eugene C.
Prehoda, Jr., for change of zone
for those certain properties in
the City of Bakersfield commonly
known as 911 through 943 Panorama Drive.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, date of January 31, 1966 was set for hearing before the Council
on request of Eugene C. Prehoda, Jr., for a change of zone from a
C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone to an R-1 (Single Family Dwelling)
Zone, for those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield commonly
known as 911 through 943 Panorama Drive.
Date set for hearing before the
Council on request of A. F. Tokash and
Arnold Kirschehman, Jr., for a change of
zone for those certain properties in the
City of Bakersfield commonly known as
926 and 932 Flower Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilmoman
Balfanz, date of January 31, 1966 was set for hearing on request of
A. F. Tokash and Arnold Kirschehman, Jr., for a change of zone from an
R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-1-D (Limited
Commercial Architectural Design) Zone, for those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 926 and 932 Flower
Street and the initiated action by the Planning Commission to change
the zone from an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to a
C-1-D (Limited Commercial - Architectural Design) Zone, for those
certain properties in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 914,
918, 922 and 922A Flower Street.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2-66 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
interseetion$ of 18th and 19th Streets
with State Route 204 (Union Avenue.)
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Resolution No. 2-66 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 intersections of 18th
and 19th Streets with ~tate Route 204 (Union Avenue.)
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Acceptance of Work and Mayor authorized
to sign Notice of Completion of Contract
for the Construction of Sanitary Sewer
in Blocks 109 and 110, Kern Division.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, the Work was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the Notice of Completion for recordation, of Contract for
the construction of Sanitary Sewer in Block 109 and 110, Kern Division.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
Multi-Purpose Game Slabs at Saunders
Park and Lowell Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Plans and specifications
Saunders Park and at Lowell Park, were approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin,
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 2121 to 2200 inclusive,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
authorization was given for payment of same.
for Multi-purpose Game Slabs at
seconded by Councilman
in amount of $13,080.75,
were allowed, and
Communication from Trans-Video Corp.
requesting that franchise be transferred
to newly formed subsidiary Bakersfield Cable
TV, Inc., referred to the City Attorney for
evaluation and report back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, communication from Trans-Video Corporation requesting
that the franchise granted to them pursuant to Ordinance No. 1552 New
Series, be granted to their newly formed subsidiary, Bakersfield Cable
TV, Inc., was received and referred to the City Attorney for evaluation
and report back to the Council next week.
Reception of communication from Trans-Video
Corporation advising the Council of the
construction status of its community antenna
television system.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, communication from Trans-Video Corporation advising the Council
of the construction status of the community antenna television
system and that it is their present expectation they will be serving
the first subscribers in Bakersfield in late February, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1966 - Page 5
Council Comment.
Councilman Park stated he has received many telephone calls
regarding the swimming pool program that was cancelled by the Kern
County Union High District after the failure of the proposed
tax increase last year. He said there seemed to be a misunderstanding
about the city's charges to the district, as some of the residents
were under the impression that the swim program was dropped because
the City's charges were excessive. As an example, he quoted the
cost of maintaining the pool at Siemon Park during the winter and spring
~nths when the pools were opened for the school's use, and said this
was the actual amount charged the district.
Councilman Stiern said he hoped the High School District
would be able to reinstate its swimming programs and reminded
the Council that at the time the program was cancelled~ the Council
had stated it would keep an open door policy and be willing to accep~
the District's request at any time to open the pools.
Request from E. J. Starchef relative to
his problem with the California Water
Service Company referred to the City
Staff for recommendation back to the
Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, request from E. J. Starcher regarding his problem with the
California Water Service Company relative to a water connection to
his residential lot at 1101 Beale Avenue, was referred to the City
Staff for recommendation back to the Council. The staff was
requested to meet with Mr. Starchef at his convenience in an effort
to work out a solution to this problem.
Mayor authorized to send letter of
condolence to the family of the late
Major General Irving L. Branch, Commander
of the Air Force Flight Test Center at
Edwards Air Force Base.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin$ seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Mayor Karlen was authorized to send a letter of condolence
and commendation from the Council to the family of the late Major General
Irving L. Branch~ Commander of the Air Force Flight Test Center at
Edwards Air Force Base.
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Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by
Councilman Park, the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:45 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, ~a~lif.
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of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, January 17, 1966
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. January 17, 1966.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend William Hart
of the Church of Religious Science.
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 January 10, 1966 were
approved as presented.
Reception of City Clerk's report to the
Council on bid opening for Public Improvement
District No. 800 - Construction of Curbs,
Gutters and Sidewalks (Robinson - 9th Streets.)
The City Clerk reported to the Council that in accordance
with Resolution No. 75-6, sealed bids for the construction of curbs,
gutters and sidewalks - Public Improvement District No. 800 -
(Robinson - 9th), were publicly opened, examined and declared in her
office after 10:00 o'clock A.M. on January 12, 1966, and that
Joe C. Brown offering a total bid of $29,581.04, had submitted the
lowest regular proposal. Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz,
seconded by Councilman Stiern, the report was received and ordered
placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 3-66 of
th~ City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, awarding
Contract for Work or Improvement
ordered by Resolution No. 75-65
(Public Improvement District No.
800 - Robinson - 9th.)
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Park, Resolution No. 3-66 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, awarding Contract for Work or Improvement
ordered by Resolution No. 75-65 (Public Improvement District No.
800 - Robinson - 9th) to the lowest bidder, Joe C. Brown, for a
Bakersfield, California, January 17, 1966 - Page 2
total sum of $29,581.04, rejecting all other bids and authorizing
the Mayor to sign the contract, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Award of Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
Councilman Hosking, low bid of Zenith Processing Corp. for everyday
purchases of Pool Chemicals, in amount of $1,915.76 was accepted,
all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
the annual contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Stiern~ low bid of Cooper's Nursery for everyday
purchases of Nursery Stock, in amount of $1,072.58, was accepted,
all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
the annual contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Doolin, low bid of S. A. Camp Motor Company to furnish
one Class II Four Door Police Sedan for a net price of $2,538.49
was accepted and all other bids were rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, low bid of Urners Chrysler Plymouth to furnish one 1966
Class II 9 Passenger Station Wagon for a net price of $2,883.83
was accepted, and all other bids were ~jected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, low bid of Urners Chrysler Plymouth to furnish 9
Automobiles Class III, Police Sedans, for a net price of $20,177.33
was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, low bid of Agriculture Mfg. Co. to furnish Sprayer,
High Pressure 60 GPM, for a net price of $3,640.00 was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Bakersfield, California, January 17, 1966 - Page 3
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
Councilman Park, bid of ~aberfelde Ford Co. to furnish one ton
Cab and Chassis for a net price of $1,873.46 was accepted, this
being the only bid received.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by
Councilman Park, low bid of Haberfelde Ford Co. to furnish 19 foot
Flat Bed Dump Truck for a net price of $5,899.35 was accepted, and
all other bids were rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, low bid of Haberfelde Ford Co. to furnish
Five Cubic Yard Dump Truck for a net price of $4,623.15 was
accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Park, low bid of Three-Way Chevrolet to furnish one-half
ton Pickup Truck for a net price of $1,590.75 was accepted, and
all other bids were rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Bal£anz, seconded by
Councilman Hosking, bid of Kern County Equipment Company to furnish
two Suburban Carryalls for a net price of $5,022.00 was accepted,
this being the only bid received.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, low bid of Haber£elde Ford Co. to furnish three-quarter
ton Pickup Truck for a net price of $1,765.16 was accepted, and
all other bids were rejected.
Request of Trans-Video Corp. to
transfer franchise to Bakersfield
Cable TV, Inc. granted subject to
certain conditions.
City Attorney Hoagland reported to the Council on a
request of Trans-Video Corporation to transfer the Franchise granted
to them, pursuant to Ordinance No. 1552 New Series, to their newly
formed subsidiary Bakersfield Cable TV, Inc. He stated that this
transfer or assignment is in conformity with the practices of
Trans-Video Corp. in theor operations elsewhere, and that in some
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respects it is to the benefit of the City to have an operating
company separate from the parent company as the books maintained
by Bakersfield Cable TV, Corp. will reflect only the Bakersfield
operation and not other area operations. Upon a motion by Councilman
Hosking, seconded by Councilman Stiern, the report was received and
placed on file, and the request was granted, provided that said
transfer is made subject to acceptance in writing by Trans-Video
Corp. that Trans-Video Corp. guarantees the performance of the terms
and conditions of the franchise agreement by Bakersfield Cable TV,
Corp. as long as said agreement is in effect in the City of Bakersfield,
in the same manner as if no such transfer were made.
Administrative Staff instructed to make
specific proposal to the Board of
Directors of the Mr. Vernon and the
Panorama Sanitation Districts, as outlined
in report submitted by the Council Water
and City Growth Committee.
Councilman Richard Stiern, chairman of the Council Water
and City Growth Committee, reported that the Co~mmittee has met
several times and discussed the need of the Mt. Vernon Sanitation
District to expand its sewerage treatment plant facilities while
the City operates two treatment plants in the same area that ha*e
surplus capacity. It has been indicated in a report made by the
City Manager that the Mt. Vernon Sanitation District and the Panorama
Sanitation District could enter into an agreement with the City of
Bakersfield whereby the City, through joint operation, could provide
necessary treatment and prevent loading Mt. Vernon Treatment Plant.
This would eliminate the need for expanding its plant and would be
a considerable savings to their taxpayers. The Committee outlined an
offer which ~ould be made to the District, and upon a motion by Councilman
Stiern, seconded by Councilman Park, the report was received and
approved, and the Administrative Staff was authorized to make a
specific proposal, as outlined in the report, to the Board of
Directors (Board of Supervisors), of the combined sanitation Districts.
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Bakersfield, California, January 17, 1966 - Page 5
Adoption of Report of the Governmental
Efficiency Committee of meeting held
on January 7, 1966.
Councilman Robert Whittemore, chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency Committee, reported that the Committee had held a meet-
ing on January 7, 1966, and were submitting the following recommend-
ations:
Classification of Engineer III should receive
a 5% increase retroactive to January l, 1966
Requirements in current Engineer III specifi-
cations be change to make registration as a
professional engineer a requirement rather
than a desirable quality. (Approved by Civil
Service Commission for Miscellaneous Depart-
ments on January 13, 1966)
Council enter into an agreement with Tel-Plan,
Inc. to audit and examine all present telephone
facilities
Council follow the wishes of the City Employees
expressed in a referendum and take no action to
combine Social Security with the present State
Employee's Retirement System program
Upon a motion by Council Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, the report and the recommendations contained therein, were
adopted.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1596 New
Series adding Section 11.04.795 to
the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield pertaining to Automobile
Owner responsibility for violations
of certain traffic provisions of the
Municipal Code.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council--
man Hosking, Ordinance No. 1596 New Series adding Section 11.04.795
to the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield pertaining to
Automobile Owner responsibility for violation of certain traffic
provisions of the Municipal Code, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Proposal from the State Division of
Highways to sell the City of Bakersfield
approximately 1.7 acres of land
immediately adjacent to Saunders Park
to be held in abeyance for 30 days.
This being the time set to further consider a proposal of
the State Division of Highways to sell the City of Bakersfield
approximately 1.7 acres of land immediately adjacent on the north-
east corner of Saunders Park that is joined by the drainage sump
on the west and the freeway on the east, Councilman Stiern asked
if negotiations on this piece of property have proceeded to the
point where an appraiser has been used to determine if the price
being asked for the property is in line. City Manager Noland
replied that an appraiser had not been employed for this purpose,
and suggested that the matter be set over until such time as (1)
they have an appraiser's report on the property and (2) they have
time to further discuss the acquisition of the property with the
State Division of Highways.
Councilman Stiern then moved, seconded by Councilman Park,
that the matter be held over for thirty days to allow further
consideration. Councilman Whittemore suggested that before the
City goes into the employment of an appraiser, as the fee runs
high, that the Staff contact the State and ascertain the minimum
price it would accept for the property - the State might even donate
it to the City.
Councilman Hosking said that as he recalled the report
submitted by the Recreation Committee, it was only to give the
staff authority to negotiate for the purchase, not to authorize a
contract for the purchase. Therefore, if it wasn't the desire of
the Council to act on the recommendation of the Recreation Committee,
he offered a substitute motion to table this matter. There was no
second to Councilman Hosking's substitute motion. After discussion,
he withdrew his motion.
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Bakersfield, California, January 17, 1966 - Page 7
Councilman Stiern then offered a substitute motion that
the proposal from the Division of Highways be held in abeyance for
thirty days and the administrative staff be instructed to negotiate
with the State Division of Highways in any manner necessary to
obtain the most appropriate price for the City, and report back
to the Council within the thirty day period.
Councilman Park said he would be happy to withdraw his
second, if Councilman Stiern, would drop the time stipulation of
thirty days. He said he did not realize that the City was still
negotiating with the State and that he would like to wait until
the next fiscal year so that the purchase price could be budgeted
in the capital funds.
Councilman Stiern said he did not think it necessary to
remove the time stipulation, and after discussion, Councilman Park
withdrew his second to the original motion, and Councilman Doolin
seconded the substitute motion made by Councilman Stiern. The
motion carried unanimously.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 807 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, declaring
its intention to order the vacation
of a portion of Owens Street between
Truxtun Avenue and East 21st Street,
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Resolution of Intention No. 807 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, declaring its intention to order the
vacation of a portion of Owens Street between Truxtun Avenue and
East 21st Street, City of Bakersfield, and setting February 7, 1966
as the date for hearing on the matter before the Council, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Bakersfield, California, January 17, 1966 Page 8
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 808 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield declaring its intention
to order the vacation of a drainage
easement in Tract No. 1620, in the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, Resolution of Intention No. 808 of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield declaring its intention to order the
vacation of a drainage easement in Tract No. 1620, in the City of
Bakersfield, and setting February 7, 1966 as the date for hearing
on the matter before the Council, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption o~ Resolution No. 4-66
endorsing the Kern County Planning
Commission proposal of a Kern River
Metropolitan Recreation Area.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, Resolution No. 4-66 endorsing the Kern County Planning
Commission proposal of a Kern River Metropolitan Recreational Area,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Request from Urner's Appliances for
the closing of the alley in Block
181, City of Bakersfield, referred to
the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, request from Urner's Appliances for the closing of the alley
in Block 181, City of Bakersfield, was referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, January 17, 1966 - Page 9
53
Approval of Agreement with Geophysical
Service, Inc. to conduct geophysical
work on certain sections of the Municipal
Farm.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Agreement with Geophysical Service, Inc. to conduct geophysical
work on Section 21-22, the east 1/2 of Section 16 and the west 1/2 of
Section 15, T. 30 S., R. 28 E., M.D. B & M., of the Municipal
Farm, was approved and the Nayor was authorized to execute same.
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed
for portion of Ming Avenue from J. L.
Dandy and Company.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Street right of way Deed from J. L. Dandy and Company, for
a portion of Ming Avenue between the Stine Canal and the westerly
line of Section 11 adjacent to the West High School, was accepted.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 2201 to 2276 inclusive, in amount of $35,412.26,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of communication from
Southern Pacific Company re request
to make a presentation before the City
Council in connection with theproposed
Union Pacific-Rock Island Merger.
A communication from the Southern Pacific Company stating
that representatives from the Southern Pacific Company and the Union
Pacific Company would appear before the Council on February 7,
1966, to make a presentation in connection with the proposed Union
Pacific-Rock Island Merger and sale to the Southern Pacific Company
of a portion of the Rock Island, was read.
City Manager Noland stated that after meeting with
representatives of the various railroad companies, he would be able
to make a report to the Council on January 31, 1966, on whether or
not the City should take a position or if so, to hold a hearing
with these companies before the Council. After discussion, Mayor
Karlen said he would notify the Southern Pacific Company that a date
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would not be established for hearing before the Council until
the City Manager submits his report on January 31, 1966, at which
time the City's position will be determined.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the letter was received and ordered placed on file.
Suburban Sewer Rental Agreement
granted Mrs. Opal E. Kahler subject
to approval of the Department of
Public Works.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, a suburban sewer rental agreement was granted Mrs. Opal E. Kahler
for apartment houses being constructed on the north side of Palm
Street, subject to approval of the Department of Public Works.
Request from Church of Christ to connect
church building to city sewer system
referred to the Director of Public Works
for recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilwoman.
Balfanz, request from Church of Christ, 2215 Planz Road, to connect
1he church building to the city sewer system which runs along Planz
Road, was received and referred to the Director of Public Works for
recommendation.
Reception of communication from
representatives of various interested
groups from high schools within the
City requesting the Council to grant
free use of City owned swimming pools.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication signed by Mr. Dick E. Atchison, Mr. Doug Holden,
and Mr. Luis Valdes, representatives of various interested groups
from high schools within the City requesting the Council to
grant free use of City owned swimming pools,
ordered placed on file.
Request for free use of
swimming pools referred
was received and
city owned
to the
Recreation Committee for study and
recommendation. City Attorney
instructed to make a study and report
back to the Council on the legal
problem involved.
At this time all interested persons in the audience were
~ven an opportunity to be heard relative to the request made to
the Council for free use of the city owned swimming pools for
Bakersfield, California, January 17, 1966 - Page 11
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competitive swimming and physical education classes, since it has
been announced by the High School District Board of Trustees that
the swim program would be reinstated if the City would agree to
make the pools available free of charge.
All members of the Council stated they were sympathetic
to the request, but pointed out that competitive swimming and
physical education are not the responsibility of the City and also
questioned whether it would be legal to permit free use of city
pools for this purpose. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved
by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilm~n Park and Stiern and
carried, that the matter,,be referred to the Council Recreation
Committee for study and recommendation and to meet with any
interested groups to discuss this problem. The City Attorney was
instructed to furnish the Council with an opinion relative to the
legality of expending City funds for the use of the pools by the
High School District.
Council Comment.
Councilman Hosking stated he had been contacted by the
Men's Student Body President of Garces High School regarding the students
working on a worthwhile project for the City, and with the Council's
permission he would advise him to contact the Director of Public
Works relative to cleaning up the alleys in the City.
Councilman Hosking said that
and also the Mr. Hoagland's attention,
media had expressed the opinion that Mr.
it had come to his attention
that one of the local news
Milton Miller has a
constitutional right to address the Council. He stated that he
did not agree with this statement and therefore made
a motion that the Mayor be authorized, on behalf of the City Council,
to request Senator Walter Stiern to secure a legal opinion from
the Attorney General of the State, as to just what the
constitutional rights are of citizens and taxpayers to address
the City Council. This motion was seconded by Councilman Stiern
and carried.
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Bakersfield, California, January 17, 1966 - Page 12
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
Councilman Park, the meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M.
ATTEST:
CITY~ ~k~ ~-O~i'cio~of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, January 24, 1966
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., January 24, 1966.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Dr. D. W. McElroy of the
First Christian 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 January l?, 1966 were
approved as presented.
Change in Order of Business.
Due to the large audience, many people being forced to
stand because of lack of seating space, it was moved by Councilman
Hosking, seconded by Councilman Rucker, and carried, that the order
of business be changed so that the public could be heard first,
and the Council moved its agenda up to Reports.
Mayor Karlen authorized to execute
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
for Stanford Research Survey.
Councilman Stiern stated that he wished to make a report
from the City-County Cooperation Committee. That the Mayors of
the Association of Cities of Kern County will be asked to sign a
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the County of Kern to
conduct a joint study of costs and benefits of local and county
governments in Kern County for the purpose of identifying any
duplication of costs of the services between the cities and the
county, at a meeting to be held in Delano on Thursday, January 27,
1966. He then made a motion, seconded by Councilman Doolin, and
carried, that Mayor Karlen be authorized to sign this agreement
at the association meeting on behalf of the City of Bakersfield.
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Bakersfield, California, January 24, 1966 - Page 2
Adoption of Report of Recreation Committee
re availability of City pools for
swimming program in the High Schools.
This was the time set to again consider the request to
open City swimming pools for the high school swim programs. Mr.
Dick Atchison read a report to the Council stating that his group
had arrived at a solution which carries a guarantee that the students
will have pools and that a civic minded citizen has offered to advance
the funds needed while money is being collected from citizens,
taxpayers and parents for this purpose. He introduced Mr. George
Day who stated that there is a way to raise the required monies to open
the pools without creating any new problem for the City of Bakersfield
and the City Council, and that donations can be mailed to the
Bakersfield City Recreation Department.
Councilman Hosking, Chairman of the Recreation Committee,
reported that the Committee is satisfied as to the legality of making
the City's swimming facilities available for the high school swim
programs, and recommended that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare the necessary documents for action by the Council at the next
meeting of January 31, 1966. Upon a motion by Councilman Park,
seconded by Councilman Stiern, the report of the Recreation Committee
was adopted.
Action on request from Inter-Group
Relations Board in connection with the
activities of the Kern County Citizens
Council, deferred one week for study
of material presented.
At the last meeting of Inter Group Relations Board
held on January 20, 1966, a four member Committee was appointed to
investigate the activities of a group called the Kern County Citizens
Council, and make a report of its findings to the Council at
tonight's meeting. Reverend Julius Brooks and Mr. Fred Cronkhite
acted as spokesmen for the IGRB Committee and submitted a nineteen
page pamphlet for perusal of the Council, and also a report,
urging the City Council to take a stand against this group, their
teachings
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Bakersfield, California, January 24, 1966 - Page 3
and policies and to advise the citizens of Bakersfield of the evils
and pitfalls of such a group.
A few interested persons in the audience were granted
permission to speak to the Council, and after discussion, upon a
motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the
matter was taken under consideration for one week to evaluate
the material submitted to the Council.
Adoption of recommendations outlined in
report from Director of Public Works
on the East Side Canal in East Bakersfield.
Director of Public Works Bergen reported to the Council
that the ideal solution relative to complaints regarding the East
Side Canal in East Bakersfield would be to cover the canal, and
that the total estimated cost to do this, including the necessary
street improvement, would be $1,105,800, but that he did not think
the adjacent property owners would support the forming of an
assessment district for this purpose.
In order to alleviate the complaints of the adjacent
property owners, he recommended that the following action be taken:
1. Trash and debris be cleaned from the Canal
twice a year; once after it is emptied in
August, and once before it is filled in March
2. Canal Company continue to clear weeds as
needed
3. Signs be erected on the canal fence which
show that it is a violation of the City
ordinance to dump rubbish or debris into
the canal (Municipal Code, Chapter 8.52)
4. The existing fence be replaced on a five-year
program
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz,
seconded by Councilman Doolin, the report was adopted.
Acceptance of bid of Dotcon, Inc. to
furnish Floating Gas Holder.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, bid of Dotcon, Inc. to furnish Floating Gas Holder for
the price of $12,667.00 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
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Bakersfield, California, January 24, 1966 - Page 4
Acceptance of bid of Clark Equipment
Company to furnish 2 Cubic Yard Loader.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Doolin, bid of Clark Equipment Company to furnish 2
Cubic Yard Loader for a net price of $19,256.80 was accepted, and
all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Case Power &
Equipment Company to furnish 1½ Cubic
Yard Loader.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, bid of Case Power & Equipment Company to furnish 1½
Cubic Yard Loader for a net price of $12,620.00 was accepted, and
all other bids were rejected.
First reading of an Ordinance:~mendiag
Chapter 11.04 of the Municipal Code of
the City of Bakersfield by adding
Section 11.04.727 prohibiting parking
on a portion of the curve between 24th
and 23rd Street between "B" and "D"
Streets.
At this time first reading was considered given an Ordinance
amending Chapter 11.04 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakers-
field by adding Section 11.04.727 prohibiting parking on a portion of
the curve between 24th and 23rd Street between "B" and "D" Streets.
Approval of Salary Step Advancements
effective February 1, 1966.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
man Hosking, the following step salary advancements, effective
February 1, 1966, were approved:
Gilbert Martinez Utility Man D to E
J. L. Hollett Mechanic II C to D
M. C. Horsley Park Foreman E to F
V. G. Unruh Firefighter C to D
Kenneth L. Cravens Detective E to F
Ronda R. Stokes Clerk-Steno II D to E
Weldon R. Langfield Detective E to F
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Bakersfield, California, January 24, 1966 - Page 5
Approval of License Agreement for
Discharge of storm waters into the
Kern Island Canal.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
man Doolin, License Agreement with the Kern Island Canal Company for
discharge of storm waters into the Kern Island Canal was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of request of Church of
Christ to connect to the City sewer
system, subject to certain conditions.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, request of the Church of Christ, 2215 Planz Road, to connect
to the s~wer system was approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. Plans and Profiles of proposed sewer lines
and connection, to be submitted to the
Engineering Department for approval.
2.All sewers and appurtenances to be constructed
to City standards.
3. A suburban s~wer rental agreement be entered
into by the Church.
Acceptance of Street Right-of-way Deed
from Wm. A. Howell, Jr., for a portion
of Christmas Tree Lane between Crescent
Drive and Columbus Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Street right-of-way Deed from Wm. A. Howell, Jr., for a
portion of Christmas Tree Eane between Crescent Drive and Columbus
Street, was accepted.
Development of area adjacent to County
Communications Center as a Park referred
to the City-County Cooperation Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, the matter of developing that area located on the northeast
corner of Mr. Vernon Avenue and Church Street adjacent to the County
Communications Center, as a community park was referred to the City-
County Cooperation Committee for study and reco~nuendation.
Bakersfield, California, January 24, 1966 - Page 6
Adoption of Resolution Honoring
Herbert L. Blackburn.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Resolution honoring Mr. Herbert L. Blackburn, who
will retire as Deputy Superintendent of City Schools, was adopted[
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stie~rn
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 2277 to 2399 inclusive, in amount of
$98,565.58, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Acceptance of resignation of Mr.
Joseph S. Lee, as Member of the
Inter Group Relations Board.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council~
man Stiern, the resignation of Mr. Joseph S. Lee as member of the
Inter Group Relations Board was accepted with regret and a letter of
appreciation and commendation was ordered sent to him for his
services on this Board.
Council Comment.
Councilman Whittemore requested the City Manager, or
Director of Public Works, to contact the County and ascertain if
the ditch located east of Monitor Street below White Lane has been
abandoned, and if so, request to have it covered, as it is now a
health hazard.
Councilman Park called the attention of the Council to
a commendable action on the part of a young man, Mickey Adams of
2324 Brundage Lane, who administered first aid to an injured lady
and directed traffic at the scene of the accident. Upon a motion by
Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the Mayor was
authorized to commend him officially on behalf of the City of
Bakersfield.
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Bakersfield, California, January 24, 1966 - Page 7
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before
the Council, upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded
by Councilman Doolin, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
RUSSEL V. KARLEN, M. D.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,
MARIAN S. IRVIN
CITY CLERK and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, January 31, 1966
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. January 31, 1966.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend Russell Ward
of the Stockdale Southern 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 January 24,
approved as presentea.
Appointment of Mrs. Joseph Lee as
Member of the Inter-Group Relations
Board.
1966 were
Report of Association of Kern
County Cities,
Councilman Stiern reported that at the regular meeting
of the Association of Kern County Cities which was held in Belano
on Thursday, January 27, 1966, the ten cities in Kern County and
the County of Kern signed the Joint Agreement providing for a
survey by Stanford Research of possible overlapping taxation, and
that as of now it is in effect. In addition, new officers were
elected as follows:
Councilman Joe Hochschild
Councilman Robert Colston
Councilman William Park
Councilman William E. Perry
Delano President
Taft Vice-President
Bakersfield Secretary
Tehachapi Treasurer
Appointment of member of the Kern
County Mosquito Abatement District
Board of Trustees.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Council-
man Whittemore, Mr. Lawrence A. Braden, Executive officer of the
Tidewater Oil Company, who resides at 2607 Crest Drive, was
appointing Mrs. Joseph Lee as a member of the Inter-Group Rela-
tions Board, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of
Mr. Joseph Lee.
Councilwoman Balfanz advised the Council that she was
Bakersfield, California, January 31, 1966 Pj.265
appointed to fill the vacancy on the Kern County Mosquito Abate-
ment District Board of Trustees. Councilmen Hosking and Council-
man Stiern requested that the nominations be closed and the
minutes show that the appointment was made by a unanimous ballot.
Reception of Report from City Manager
Noland on the merger of the Rock Island
into Union Pacific Railroad.
City Manager Noland reported that he had held a meeting
with all railroad carriers concerned in the matter of the proposed
merger of the Rock Island Railroad into the Union Pacific Railroad
with Rock Island's lines south and west of Kansas City being sold
to the Southern Pacific Railroad. Efter examining the documents:
they submitted along with the discussions, he evaluated their pro-
posals in light of what effect they would have on the City of
Bakersfield. He stated that there were a lot of "if's" on the
application for the merger at this particular time and that at this
point it is too early to determine what the final application will
be before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He said he felt that
it would strengthen Southern Pacific's position in the valley and
would put them on a more competitive basis with Santa Fe. He also
recommended that a copy of this report be referred to the Agri-
business committee of the Chamber of Commerce for an expression
from them.
Councilman Stiern made a motion, s~eonded by Council-
man Hosking, and carried, that the report be received for study
and the two gentlemen who have previously been contacted be noti--
fled that the Council is not ready to take a position on this
issue at this time but will continue to study it.'
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1597 New
Series amending Chapter 11.04 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakers-
field by adding Section 11.04.727
prohibiting parking on a portion of
the curve between 24th and 23rd
Street between "B" and "D" Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Ordinance No. 1597 New Series amending Chapter 11.04
of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by adding Sectten
11.04.727 prohibiting parking on a portion of the curve between
Bakersfield, California, January 31, 1966 - Page 3
24th and 23rd Street between "B" and "D" Streets, was
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
adopted by
Stiern,
Mayor to issue Proclamation reiterating
the purposes and goals of the Inter-
Group Relations Board and reaffirming
the Council's support of Resolution No.
47-63 establishing the Board.
Mayor Karlen announced that this was the time set to fur.-
ther consider request from the Inter-Group Relation Board in
connection with the activities of the Kern County Citizens Council.
He stated he would read portions of Resolution No. 47-63
establishing the Inter-Group Relations Board which he feels will
have some bearing on the action the Council decides to take. He
said he realized all the members of the Council had formed their
own opinions on this matter, that they were elected to assist in
the administration of the city government and to legislate, but he
does not believe it is within their province to act in a judicial
function, a function of judging. He went on to say that harmony
and integration are the things that require respect for individual
rights and that people should not be condemned for what they nec-
essarily think, that we can only have harmony if we work together.
He stated that he has expressed his feelings in previous Council
meetings that he does not approve of groups which promote disharmo~y.
However, although he respects the right of each one to think this
way, he does not believe that as a Council, this body can take a
stand condemning anyone, because if it does, this is in effect taking
a stand against individuals, and he does not believe the Council
should do this. He said this is his own opinion, the Council can
do as it sees fit, but he does not think that this body, as a Council,
should take a judiciary stand on this particular issue, but should
be judicious in what it does.
Bakersfield, California, January 31, 1966 - Page 4
Councilman Rucker said he felt the Mayor had covered all
the points by reading Resolution No. 47-63 and he was satisfied
with that. However, he feels the Council does have to make the
necessary policies for the people of the City of Bakersfield, that
it does have to take the necessary steps to see that the City is
run in an orderly fashion. He thinks the Council as a whole should
go on record as recommended by the Inter-Group Relations Board,
that some type of communication should go out to inform the public
that groups that come into the City to disturb and upset the harmony
of all the people are not welcome, and that some communications
should be sent to inform the heads of the various organizations of
this feeling on the part of the Council. He therefore made a
motion that some type of communication be sent to the head of the
Kern County Citizens Council informing him that the Council is not
in harmony with the teachings of that group..
Mayor Karlen said this would open the door for condemnation
of many groups and he does not think this is in the province of the
Council as a whole, that he thinks each of the Council members as
individuals can express an opinion without making a judgment as a
Council, since it is not a body for judgment but one for legislation.
Councilman Hosking said that as he understood Mr. Rucker's
motion, the Council would either adopt a Resolution condemning this
organization or send them a letter telling them the Council condemns
them. He said he was very much moved by the sincerity of the commit-
teefrom the Inter-Group Relations Board and proud of his appointee,
Mr. Fred Cronkhite. He said he must vote as a representative of the
people in his ward, must make a moral decision, make a stand, right
or wrong. He said the decision required of him is not easy. The
idea of a Citizens Council in Kern County is utterly foreign to him:.
he does not know a single member. In looking over the literature
given him last week, it struck him that it was an effort to bring
legal segregatin back to life. He went on to say that the decisions
of the Supreme Court of the Union States are his law, the law, and
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Bakersfield, California, January 31, 1966- Page 5
he is obligated to uphold and defend these decisions which interpret
the Constitution. He said that he is convinced this City Council
cannot pass an ordinance which would control the actions of the
Kern County Citizens Council. He said he cannot condemn this group
as a Councilman of the Fourth Ward.
Councilman Park said that regarding C~uncilman Rucker's
motion, he cannot find it in his heart to condemn any group as a
Councilman from the Third Ward. He said if the Council starts
writing lette~ of condemnatic~ to various groups, there will be a
long letter writing campaign ahead, because he is sure that every
member of the Council can devise a long list of organizations they
disagree with. He believes that it is unconstitutional for the Cily
Council to take such action and that in a random poll taken, he disc-
covered the people in his ward think so too. He believes that this;
feeling is representative of the People in the City of Bakersfield.
Regardless of whether we believe a man is right or not in his opinion,
we must protect the right to believe that way, should he so desire.
As £ar as philosophy regarding the Citizens Council, Councilman Park
said he does not agree with them, but he would be setting himself
up as a judge and he is not elected for that purpose. So if brought
to a vote regarding condemnation of this group, or any other group,
he would have to vote against it - any other group that is, that
does not advocate the violent overthrow of the government.
Councilman Rucker said he is concerned about disrupting
racial harmony in the City, that he is not speaking for the minority
race of people, he is speaking for the citizens of Bakersfield, that
he is interested in all the citizens of Bakersfield. He said he had
only recommended that some sort of communication be sent to the
Citizens Council to inform them that the Council does not agree with
the idea of their teachings.
Mayor Karlen said he thought he knew what Councilman Rucker
meant, that he did not want to condemn any particular group, he
wanted to educate it. He asked if it would not be appropriate that
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Bakersfield, California, January 31, 1966 - Page 6
copies of the Inter-Group Relations Board Resolution which promotes
harmony, be sent to the~ and if they have some displeasure to ex-
press, they could then bring their complaints before the Board, who
would be very happy to hear them.
Councilman Stiern said when the ~Inter-Group Relations
Board was created, his vote was the one that decided the issue,
that he had never regretted he had done so, but he woula regret
it if the Council or the Board started singling out groups of
people and telling them whether or not they could meet or whether
they could enjoy freedom of speech. He said he thinks the Resolu-
tion which created the Board is a good Resolution, and that it re-
affirms the Council's position, how it feels about racial and ethnic
harmony in the community. Councilman Stiern said that simply by
sending those people a copy of the resolution will reaffirm the
Council's position.
Councilman Doolin said he has always been a firm believe~
in the right to belong to an organization, even though he might
not approve of certain organizations, that there are many organi-
zations that are classified as UnAmerican, although they are per-
mitted to exist. He said it seems to him this organization is
living back in 1867 instead of 1966. He said most of the people
of his ward who have talked to him about this matter, stated it
would be wrong for the Council to take a position relative to this
organization. He said it is almost impossible to vote on prejudice,
but he does not approve of any organization which tends to promote
hate in the community.
Councilman Whittemore said he feels his colleagues on
the Council have expressed their views quite adequately, and there
is nothing much to add without being repetitious, but he does not
think this Council can vote against any group's right to assemble
peaceably, or its right to freedom of speech, and he does not think
the Council can take a stand and q.~n~te~ any group as long as it
is abiding by the laws of the Country.
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Bakersfield, California, January 31, 1966 - Page
Councilwoman Balfanz said she agrees with the opinions
of the rest of the Council, that they have expressed her views,
the way she feels about the matter.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Stiern, that instead of sending out copies of the Resolution, the
Mayor issue a proclamation reiterating the Council's belief in the
Preamble and the Purposes of the Resolution creating the Inter-
Group Relations Board and further state that he and the Council
would welcome constructive opinions from any citizens to make
that Board function more effectively. All the Council seconded
the motion.
Mayor Karlen said he thinks this is an excellent way to
make known the Council's position publicly.
Approval of Agreement with the Kern
County Union High School District
for use of City ~wimming Pools.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Council-
man Stiern, agreement between the City of Bakersfield and Kern
County Union High School District for the use of the City swimming
pools for the coming semester, was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
First reading given an Ordinance of the
City of Bakersfield amending Chapter 7.48
of the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield by adding Section 7.48.020.
At this time first reading was considered given an Ordin-
ance of the City of Bakersfield amending Chapter 7.48 of the Munici--
pal Code of the City of Bakersfield by adding Section 7.48.020.
Request for leave of absence without pay
granted Jack Scott, Sanitation Crewman I.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Council-
man Park, request for leave of absence without pay until April 1,
1966, was granted Jack Scott, Sanitation Crewman I.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2400 to 2461 inclusive, in amount of
$18,653.82, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
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Bakersfield, California, January 31, 1966 - Page 8
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1598 New Series
amending Title Seventeenof the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield by chang-
ing the Land Use Zoning of those certain
properties located in the City of Bakers-
field commonly known as 914, 918, 922,
922A, 926 and 932 Flower Street.
This being the time set for hearing on application by
A. F. Tokash and Arnold Kirschenman, Jr., and the initiated action
by the Planning Commission to amend Title Seventeen of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code by Changing the Zoning boundaries from
an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-1-D (Limited
Commercial - Architectural Design) Zone, for those certain proper-
ties in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 914, 918, 922,
922A, 926~andC~M9 FioSer B~reel{
hearing had been duly advertised
had been received in her office.
tbm~City Clerk reported that the
and posted and no written protests
She read the findings of the
Planning Commission at its public hearing held January 5, 1966, at
which hearing the Planning Commission had recommended that the zone
change be approved. No protests or objections having been received,
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Hosking,
Ordinance No. 1598 New Series amending Title Seventeen was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1599 New Series
amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield by changing
the Land Use Zoning of those certain pro-
perties in the City of Bakersfield commonly
known as 911 through 943 Panorama Drive.
This being the time set for hearing on application by
Eugene C. prehoda, Jr. to amend Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code by changing the zoning boundaries from a C-1
(Limited Commercial) Zone to an R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) Zone
for those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield commonly
known as 911 through 943 Panorama Drive, the City Clerk rep~r(~d
Bakersfield, California, January 31, 1966 - Pas;e 9
Council,
man Rucker,
that the hearing had been duly advertised and posted and no written
protests had been received in her office. She read the finding of
the Planning Commission at its public hearing held January 5, 1966,
at which hearing the Planning Commission had recommended that the
zone change be approved. No protests or objections having been
received, upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Park, Ordinance No. 1599 New Series amending Title Seventeen of
the Municipal Code was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Public Comment.
During public ~omment, the Reverend Julius W. Brooks,
vice-chairman of the Inter-Group Relations Board, addressed the
Council relative to its action on the Board's request.
Mr. Frank Baine of Los Angeles, a field representative for
the Citizens Council of America, spoke at length about the activi-
ties and purposes of this group, stating that his organization is
not a hate group and is not anti-negro. Also, addressing the
Council during this period, were Mr. Mel Brown, Target Area Director
of an Anti-poverty program, and Mrs. Selene Stevens, a member of
the National Council for Negro Women. One member of the Muslim
group spoke to the Council.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this
upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Council-
the Council adjourned at 10345 P.~ .
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST: ' 4~
MARIAN S~ IRVIN ~
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Council
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Bakersfield, California, February 7, 1966
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. February 7, 1966.
The Mayor called the meeting to order, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend Paul Mangum
of the Church of the Nazarene.
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 January 31, 1966 were
approved as presented.
Reception of Report from Council Water
and City Growth Committee and adoption
of recommendation contained therein.
Councilman Stiern, chairman of the Council Water and City
Growth Committee, reported that the Committee has studied the proposal
of the'proposed Greater Bakersfield M~nicipal Water District and i~s
convinced that inclusion of the City of Bakersfield in such a District
would be completely unnecessary and most detrimental, and listed many
reasons for this belief. After discussion, it was moved by
Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Stiern, that the report
be received and placed on file, and the City Council Water Committee
be instructed to appear before the Local Annexation Formation
Commission at a meeting being held on February 8, 1966, to consider
the formantion and boundaries of the Greater Bakersfield Municipal
Water District, and request that the City of Bakersfield be excluded
from such a proposed District.
Councilman Doolin voted in the negative on this motion,
stating that he did not feel the people in the City should be
deprived of the right to vote on the formation of the Distric$.
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Bakersfield, California, February 7, 1966 - Page 2
Reception of Report of the Governmental
Efficiency Committee of Meeting held
February 3, 1966.
Councilman Whittemore, chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency Committee, read a report of a meeting held on February 3,
1966, to consider a number of items on the Committee's agenda. Upon
a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz,
the report was received and ordered placed on file.
Auditor-Controller authorized to
make necessary budget transfers
in the Council's budget to compensate
for certain depletions.
As recommended by the Governmental Efficiency Committee
in its report to the Council, upon a motion by Councilman Rosking,
seconded by Councilman Stiern, the Auditor-Controller was authorized
to make the following budget transfers:
TRANSFER FROM
11-510-690
11-510-170
11-510-510
$1,731.44
400.00
1,536.56
TRANSFER TO
11-510-410
11-510-420
11-515-510
$1,258.06
1,047.44
1,362.50
This transaction is to transfer amounts as indicated abo~e,
in order to liquidate obligations in the City Council's Professional
& Consulting and Services NOC accounts and to provide for payment
of the Mayor's car expense, as approved by the City Council on
January 3, 1966.
Approval of Contract with auditing
firm of Speer, Chavez, Ruggenberg
and Wright for year ending June 30,
1966.
As recommended by Governmental Efficiency Committee in its
report to the Council, upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded
by Councilman Whittemore, Contract with firm of Speer, Chavez,
Ruggenberg and Wright of auditing city books for year ending
June 30, 1966 was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
Ssl~e.
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Bakersfield, California, February 7, 1966 - Page 3
Action deferred for two weeks relative
to placing charter amendment on the
ballot providing for equal pay for
Fire and Police personnel.
In its report to the Council the Governmental Efficiency
Committee recommended that a proposal be submitted to the voters at
the June Primary election by City Council initiative providing for
equal pay for Fire and Police personnel, and that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare the necessary documents. In order to permit
the Council to study the matter, action was deferred for two weeks.
Approval of reclassification of
positions in the Data Processing
Division.
In its report to the Council the Governmental Efficiency
Committee recommended that the position of Account Clerk II within
the Data Processing Division be reclassified to Tabulating Equipment
Operator, at Salary Range 16, and that the position of Keypunch
Operator be established in this division at Salary Range S. It
was recommended also that the Personnel Department prepare the
necessary job specifications for these two positions for approval
of the Civil Service Commission. Upon a motion by Councilman
Hosking, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the recommendations of the
Committee were adopted.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin,
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2462 to 2513 inclusive,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1600 New Series
amending Section ?.48.010 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield and adding
Section 7.48.020 (4).
This was the time set for adoption of an Ordinance of the
City of Bakersfield amending Section 7.48.010 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield and adding Section 7.48.020 (4), which
had been given first reading at last week's meeting. Mr. Milton
seconded by Councilwoman
in amount of $20,4211.24,
were allowed, and
Bakersfield, California, February 7, 1966 - Page 4
Miller of the Padre Hotel filed a letter of protest to the entire
Ordinance requesting that it not be adopted, and if so, that it
not be considered retroactive. Milton Miller was granted thirty
minutes to present his arguments to the Council and discussion by
Mr. Miller and members of the Council continued for approximately one
hour. The Council, at Mr. Miller's suggestion, amended Section 2 of
the proposed Ordinance to read as follows: "Applicant is not in
violation of Chapter 6.12 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakers-
field." Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, Ordinance No. 1600 New Series amending Chapter 7.48 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by adding Section 7.48.024)
(4) as amended, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Council recesses for five minutes.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Park, the Council recessed for five minutes at 10:10 P.M.
Request from Francis B. Sullivan, et al
for annexation and zoning upon annexation
as multiple family residential and
professional office zoning, of that certain
property located between Columbus Avenue
and 178 Freeway referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
The Council reconvened, and upon a motion by Councilman Park,
seconded by Councilman Whittemore, request from Francis B. Sullivan,
et al, for annexation and zoning upon annexation as multiple
Family residential and professional office zoning, of that certain
property located between Columbus Avenue and 178 Freeway, was referred
to the Planning Commission for ~tudy and recommendation.
Acceptance of Street Right of Way
Deed from Bruce Cornell Watson, for
widening and improving Wible Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Hosking, Street Right of Way Deed from Bruce Cornel Watson
for twenty-five foot strip needed to develop Wible Road to its
ultimate width between Ming Road and the Freeway Ramp, was accepted.
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Bakersfield, California, February 7, 1966 - Page 5
Acceptance of Street Right of Way
Deeds from Kern County Joint Union
High School District for streets in
vicinity of West High School.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Street Right of Way Deeds from the Kern County Joint Union
High School District for streets in vicinity of West High School were
accepted.
Encroachment Permit granted Mrs. Betty
O'Brien Morris, 2512 Bay Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Encroachment Permit was granted Mrs. Betty O'Brien Morris,
2512 Bay Street, to construct a wheel chair ramp in sidewalk area
on Chestnut Street, on condition that the ramp be removed When
it is no longer needed.
Acceptance of Work and Mayor authorized
to execute Notice of Completion of Contract
for Construction of Canal Crossing on
Branch No. 1 of the Kern Island Canal at
White Lane.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
man Doolin, the Work was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the Notice of Completion for recordation for Contract No.
106-65 for Construction of Canal Crossing on Branch No. I of the
Kern Island Canal at White Lane.
Adoption of Resolution No. 5-66
ordering the vacation of a portion of
Owens Street between Truxtun Avenue and
East 21st Street, City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on intention of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield to order the vacat'ion of a portion
of Owens Street between Truxtun Avenue and East 21st Street, under
Resolution of Intention No. 807, the City Clerk reported that the
hearing had been duly posted and no protests had been received in
her offl6e. Mr. O. H. Hiebert objected to the closing of Owens
Street stating that it would'cut off access to his business at 900 E.
19th Street, but if Parcel A, as set odt in the proposed vacation, was
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Bakersfield, California, February 7, 1966 - Page 6
deleted, he would have no objection to the vacation of that portion
shown in Parcel B. After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman
Rucker, seconded by Councilman Doolin, Resolution No. 5-66 ordering
the vacation, with the deletion of Parcel A, was adopted by the
following vote:
Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Councilmen Balfanz,
Whittemore
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 6-66
ordering the vacation of a drainage
easement in Tract No. 1620, in the
City of Bakersfield, California.
This being the time set for hearing on intention of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, to order the vacation
of a drainage easement in Tract No. 1620, City of Bakersfield, the
City Clerk reported that this hearing had been duly advertised
and posted and no written protests had been received in her office.
No protests or objections being received, upon a motion by Councilman
Whirremote, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, Resolution No. 6-66
ordering the vacation of the easement was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Other Public Statements.
Mr. E. J. Starchef of 906 Jefferson Street addressed the
Council, stating that he had not been able to negotiate any settlen~nt
with the California Water Service Company to furnish water for his
new home, and after discussion, City Manager Noland offered to take
the matter up with the water company again and assist Mr. Starchef
with his problem in any way possible.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Park, the
meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M.
ATTE ST:
Council of the City of Bakersfield.
MAYOR Of the City of Bakersfield:.
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Bakersfield, California, February 14, 1966
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. February 14, 1966.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend Norman G.
Calloway of the Wesley Methodist Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Karlen.
Rucker, St iern,
Absent: None
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Whittemore
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councillaan
Park, Item No. 1 on Page 3 of the Minutes of the regular meeting of
February 7, 1966 was corrected to read as follows:
Action deferred for two weeks relative
to placing charter amendment on the
ballot providing for equal pay for Fire
and Polioe personnel.
At its meeting of February 3, 1966, the Governmental
Efficiency Committee heard a presentation from Fire Chief Charles
Linnell, Deputy Chief Engineer C. C. Haggard and Assistant Chief
Engineer R. S. Paddock on behalf of the Fire Department requesting
the following:
1. The salary rate of compensation be equal between the
Police and Fire Departments for the following classified position:
Police Patrolman and Firefighter; Police Detective and Fire Engineer;
Polioe Sergeant and Fire Captain; Police Lieutenant and Fire
Battalion Chief; and Assistant Police Chief and Assistant Fire Chief.
2. The salary rate of compensation for the Deputy Fire
Chief shall not be less than 10% greater than the Assistant Fire
Chief.
3. The salary rate of compensation shall be equal between
the Police Chief and Fire Chief.
Also presented was a letter signed by Mr. Raymond G.
Taylor, chairman of the Civil Service Commission, concurring with
the request of the Fire Department. Chief Linnell asked that should
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Bakersfield, California, February 14, 1966 - Page 2
the GEC not recommend for Council approval equal pay for Fire and
Police personnel, that as an alternative, to recommend that an
initiative measure be placed before the voters at the June election.
Should the Council Committee not approved either of the above, Chief
Linnell advised the firemen would take the matter to the voters by
referendum. The Committee, after discussion, felt that the opinion
of the majority of Council members had not materially changed since
budget hearings. The Committee, therefore, recommended to the City
Council that the proposal be submitted to the voters at the June
Primary by City Council initiative and that the City Attorney be
instructed to peepare the necessary documents. In order to permit
the Council to study the matter, action was deferred for two weeks.
The Ninutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 1966
were then approved as corrected.
Communication from Department of Justice
Re: Concrete and Steel Water Pipe Antitrust
Cases, referred to the City Attorney and
Director of Public Works for evaluation
and report back to the Council in one week.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, communication from the Department of Justice Re: Concrete
and Steel Water Pipe Antitrust Cases, was received and ordered
placed on file and referred to the City Attorney and the Director
of Public Works for evaluation and report back to the Council in
one week.
Mayor issues Commendation to Boy
Scout Troop 8 and Cub Pack 207.
At this time Mayor Karlen read a commendation of Boy
Scout Troup 8 and Cub Pack 207, who were present in the Council
Chambers, and as a troop project had cleaned the debris from
streets and alley of a portion of the Third Ward. Mayor Karlen stated
that the Council had directed him to officially commend these boys
on behalf of the citizens of Bakersfield. Copies of the Commendations
were presented to Scoutmaster Robert Golf of Troop 8 and Cubmaster
Chester Budd of Cub Pack 207.
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Adoption of Report of the Recreation
Committee re charges for operation of
City pools.
Councilman Rosking, chairman of the Recreation Committee,
reported that the Committee had held meetings with Mr. Richard
Achison and members of the citizens group who requested that the
City continue its policy of making pools available for competitive
swimming and had discussed the figures on operational costs for
Jastro and California Avenue Park pools. The Committee and the
citizens group reached complete agreement that the basis for charges
on the operation of the pools will be identical to last year's charges.
No requests have been made to open other pools, but if such requests
are made, the Committee would recommend that the cost again be on the
same basis as the prior year's. Upon a motion by Councilman Park,
seconded by Councilman Stiern, the report was adopted.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers No. 2514 to 2588 inclusive, with the exception of
No. 2524, in amount of $51,651.58, as audited by the Finance Approval
Committee, were allowed, and authorization was granted for payment
of same.
Acceptance of Bids.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Rosking, bid of Crown Coach Company to furnish 1250
G.P.M. Pumper Fire Engineer, was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rosking, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, low bid of American Rubber Company to furnish Fire Hose was
accepted and all other bids were rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, annual contracts for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel requirements
for 1966-67 were awarded to the lowest bidder meeting specifications
as follows:
Bakersfield, California,
Shell Oil Company
Standard Oil
Sunland Oil
Regular Diesel Fuel
Regular Diesel Fuel
Premium Diesel Fuel
Shell Oil
Regular Gasoline
Richfield Oil
Standard Oil
Premium Gasoline
Premium Gasoline
February 14, 1966 - Page 4
Truck & Trailer
Tank Wagon
Truck & Trailer and
Tank Wagon
Truck & Trailer and
Tank Wagon
Tank Wagon
Truck & Trailer
bids were
contract.
All other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contracts.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, bid of Kern Battery Mfg. Co. for annual contract for
everyday purchases of Automotive Batteries was accepted, all other
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Rosking, unit prices bid by GKM Electric, with deletion
of Items 6 and 7 from the project, for the construction of Traffic
Signals at Ming Avenue and Wible Road were accepted, all other bids
were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Leave of absence without pay granted
Assistant Police Chief Charles Dodge.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, a seventy day leave of absence without pay was granted
Assistant Police Chief Dodge, beginning April 1, 1966.
Acceptance of resignation of V. M. Munn
as Member of the Housing Advisory and
Appeals Board.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, resignation of V. M. Munn as member of the
Rousing Advisory and Appeals Board was accepted, and a letter of
commendation was ordered sent to Mr. Munn for his service on this
Board.
Approval ef conveyance of Easement
adjacent to Oakdale Drive and
Verde Street to the State of California.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, conveyance of Easement adjacent to Oakdale Drive and Verde
Street to the State of California was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the Deed.
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Council,
Councilman Hosking,
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this
upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by
the meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield.
ATTE ST:
CITY CLERK ana ex-ox~icio c,er~ of 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. February 21, 1966.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend Glenn Puder of the
First Presbyterian Church.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilman Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 14, 1966 were
approved as presented.
Disabled American Veterans Bakersfield
Chapter 20 Auxiliary publicly commends the
Bakersfield City Council for its patriotic
support of United States policy in South
Viet Nam.
Mrs. Dorothy Flynn, Commander of the Disabled American
Veterans Bakersfield Chapter 20 Auxiliary, read a Proclamation publicly
praising and highly commending the Bakersfield City Council for its
public stand taken and its patriotic support of United States policy
in South Viet Nam.
Presentation from representatives of
minority groups in the Council Chamber
to be given under "Other Public
Statements."
Councilman Rucker asked the Mayor if the minority groups
present could not make their presentation at this time, but inasmuch
as these public statements had not been scheduled, it was deemed
advisable by the Council and the representatives of the minority greups,
to submit their presentation under "Other Public Statements" at the
end of the Agenda.
Bakersfield, California, February 21, 1966 - Page 2
Mayor directed to issue Proclamation
thanking the officers and men of Attack
Squadron 146 for using the name of "City .
of Bakersfield" on one of their aircraft.
A communication from H. B. Loheed, Commander of Attack
Squadron 146 (The Blue Diamonds) requesting authorization to use
the community's name on one of their A4C Skyhawk aircraft, was
read, and upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Park, permission was granted to name one of the aircraft
"The City of Bakersfield", and the Mayor was directed to issue a
proclamation expressing thanks to them for thinking of the community
and wishing them the best of luck and God Speed in their efforts
in Viet Nam.
In seconding the motion, Councilman Park said the letter
mentions it would be an honor to the squadron to allow them to use
the City of Bakersfield's name, but he feels the honor is the City's:
to have its name on the aircraft.
Reception of letter from Commander
H. B. Loheed, Attack Squadron 146,
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, letter from Commander H. S. Loheed of Attack Squadron 146,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Council Statement by Councilman Richard
Stiern re the proposed Greater Bakersfield
Metropolitan Water District.
Under Council Statements, Councilman Richard Stiern, reported
on a meeting held before the LAFCO Board, at which the Council Water.
Committee requested the exclusion of the City of Bakersfield from
the proposed Greater Bakersfield Metropolitan Water District. As
a result of the LAFCOsplit vote, the City will have anunwanted
election thrust on it by the Water Agency. He stated that he
believes it is time for facts - not words, and set out the basic
issues on which every Councilman and every thinking voter can make
an intelligent decision, as follows:
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1. How much water do we need, and when do we need it?
2. How long will it be economical to pump our
underground supply7
3. How much will Delta Water really cost?
4. How much will Kern River water cost?
5. Can we use our underground water until the
Eastside project is a reality?
He stated that a reputable evaluation is possible, and the
Council must accept the responsibility to provide it. The economic
development of the community demands it.
Mayor Karlen said they do have a selling job to do and
facts will be brought out shortly which will be available to the
Council and to the public as well.
Adoption of Resolution No. 9-66 authorizing
the Attorney General of California to
conduct Legal Proceedings.
This was the time set to consider communication from the
office of the Department of Justice, Re: Concrete and Steel Water
Pipe Antitrust Cases. Director of Public Works Bergen reported that
from 1946 to 1953 the City by contract, had installed approximately
$700,000 worth of concrete pipe, and part of this at least can be
considered in connection with the letter received from the Justice
Department.
City Attorney Haagland stated that the State of California
has filed a suit against certain manufacturers of concrete and steel.
pipe on behalf of itself and on behalf of a class consisting of all
public entities which have purchased water pipe used in water supply
system,.for conspiracy to fix the price of pipe and submitting collusive
bids directly to the public agencies. In order to participate in
the suit for the recovery of any damages, the City has been asked to.
intervene in the suit with the State of California. Upon a motion
by Councilman Bosking, seconded by Councilman Park, Resolution No.
9-66 authorizing the Attorney General of California to conduct legal
proceedings, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, February 21, 1966 - Page 4
Report from Director of Public
Works on landscaping Freeway 99.
Director of Public Works Bergen reported that he had called
Mr. Van Voorhies of the State Division of Highways and as assured
that the schedule still calls for them to advertise for the landscap-
ing of Freeway 99 and urban Bakersfield area in February, and the bids
will probably be opened in April. He stated that he would report
back to the Council as soon as the State hasofficially advertised
for bids for this project.
Adoption of Governmental Efficiency
Committee Report on proposal to place
measure before the voters on the question
of equal compensation for Police and Fire
personnel.
Councilman Whittemore, chairman of the Governmental Efficiency
Committee, reported that the Committee had recommended in its report
of February 3, 1966, that a measure be placed before the voters at the
June election on the question of equal compensation in salary rates
between the Police and Fire personnel. At that time, members of the
Council requested more time to study this proposal and it was
scheduled to be on the agenda for this evening's meeting.
During the interim, the GEe has had occasion to meet with
the representatives of both Police and Fire Departments and has
taken into consideration a number of factors that were not considered
previously. In light of this, the GEe would now recommend that the
matter of placing this as an initiative measure before the voters
be tabled until the GEC has had an. opportunity to meet further-and
continue its discussions and study with representatives of these
departments and other members of the Administrative staff. The GEC
will report back to the Council on its progress.
It was moved by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, and carried, that the report be. received, filed and adopted,
and that the matter be tabled.
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 2589 to 2712 inclusive, in amount of $67,246.616
as audited by the Financ~ Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 7-66 to the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern
for the exclusion of all property within
the Corporate Limits of the City of
Bakersfield from the levy of taxes for
Structural Fire Protection for the fiscal
year 1966-67.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Ballaria, Resolution No. 7-66 to the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Kern for the exclusion of all property within the Corporate
Limits of the City of Bakersfield from the levy of Taxes for Structural
Fire Protection for the fiscal year 1966-67, 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. 809 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, declaring its
intention to order the vacation of the
alley in Blocks 180 and 181 of Godey
Tract, City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution of Intention No. 809 of the Council ~f the City of
Bakersfield, California, declaring its intention to order the vacation
of the alley in Blocks 180 and 181 of Godey Tract, City of Bakersfield,
and fixing March 14, 1966 for hearing on the matter before the Council,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Eirst reading of An Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 3.68.110 (a) (Employee
Classification) of the Municipal Code by
adding the positions of Tabulating
Equipment Operator and Keypunch Operator
and by changing the Range Number for the
position of Engineer III.
At this time first reading was given to An Ordinance of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section 3.68.110
(a) (Employee Classification) of the Municipal Code by adding the
positions of Tabulating Equipment Operator and Keypunch Operator
and by changing the Range Number for the position of Engineer III.
Approval of Classificationsand
Specifications for the positions of
Tabulating Equipment Operator and
Keypunch Operator.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Classifications and Specifications for the pssitions of
Tabulating Equipment Operator and Keypunch Operator were approved.
Adoption of Resolution No. 8-66 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
ascertaining and determing the
prevailing rate of wages to be paid to
certain crafts and types of Workman
employed on Public Work in the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Stiern, Resolution No. 8-66 of the Council of the City of Bakers-
field ascertaining and determining the prevailing rates of wages to
be paid to certain crafts and types of Workmen employed on Public
Work in the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Rosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Agreement with Mr. Howard
Be11 to drill oil wells at Sanitary
Landfill.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman.
Park, Permit and Agreement with Mr. Howard Bell to drill oil wells
at the Sanitary Landfill, were approved, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same.
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Requests for annexation from St. Luke's
Episcopal Church and Elders of East
Bakersfield Church of Christ referred to
the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Stiern, requests for annexation from St. Luke's Episcopal Church
and the Elders of East Bakersfield Church of Christ of property to be
included in the proposed Oswell No. 5 annexation, were referred to
the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Approval of Salary Step Advancements.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, salary step advancement for Larry E. McNeill, Engineering
Draftsman, from D to E, effective February 1, 1966, and the follow-
ing salary step advancements, effective March 1, 1966, were approved:
J. Bennett,Jr.
F. A. Fabbri
Osborn Fisher
Dewey D. Jones,
L. E. Nicola
J. K. Stotts
L. L. Suniga
Jr.
Sanitation Crewman II C to D
Maintenanceman II E to F
Sanitation Crewman D to E
Motor Coach Operator C to D
Maintenanceman II D to E
Fire Captain E to F
Sewer Maintenanceman D to E
Date set for hearing on appeal by
R. L. Ralph to decision of the Board
of Zoning Adjustment granting application
of Mary Sue Ming for a variance to permit
the operation and maintenance of a beer
parlor on that certain property commonly
known as 731 Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, date of March 14, 1966 was set for hearing beforetthe
Council on appeal of R. L. Ralph to decision of the Board of Zonisg
Adjustment granting application of Mary Sue Ming requesting a variance
of a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone to permit the operation and main-
tenance of a beer parlor on that certain property commonly known as
731 Chester Avenue.
Claim from Clyde Stickler for damages
to automobile referred to the City
Attorney.
Upon a.motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, claim from Clyde Stickler for damages to his automobile
was referred to the City Attorney for handling.
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Approval of Agreement with~the Southern
Pacific Company for the Improvement of
California Avenue Crossing with
Buttonwillow Branch Railroad.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, agreement with the Southern Pacific Company for the improve-
ment of California Avenue Crossing with Buttonwillow Branch Railroad,
was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Joint Exercise of Power
Agreement with the County of Kern
for participation in cost of crossing
protection at California Avenue and
McKittrick Branch Railroad.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Joint Exercise of Power Agreement with County of Kern for
participation in cost of crossing protection at California Avenue
and McKittrick Branch Railroad was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Approval of Agreement with Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company
for the Improvement of "L" Street
Crossing with the Santa Fe Main Line
Track.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, agreement with Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Compa~y
for the Improvement of "L" Street Crossing with the Santa Fe Main
Line Track, providing for the installation of No. 8 flasher
lights at the "L" Street crossing and removal of existing wigwag
signals, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to exeu~te same.
Other Public Statements. ~
Mayor Karlen asked if the group present had spokesmen,
and if so, he would appreciate i~ l~ they would address the Council
and conform to the provisions of the Ordinance covering the conduct
of the meeting. If there are others to be heard, he said he would
hope that they would not be repetitious insofar as their presentation
is concerned. He said the Council is willing to listen to anyone who
wishes to be heard in regard to City matters.
Bakersfield, California, February 21, 1966 - Page 9
Reverend Julius W. Brooks asked if it would be possible to
permit the people who were standing outside the chamber doors in the
lobby to come inside and hear the presentation. The Council Chambers
were filled to capacity, and those people standing in the lobby were
permitted to come in and stand in the back.
Reverend Brooks stated he was present tonight as a follow--
through. On January 31, 1966 before the Council, statements were
made that became a part of the Council record. The statements were
made by an individual by the name of Hrank Baine. He said the minority
community was greatly perplexed as to the extent of the accuracy of
the statements and the harmonious feeling in the community was
disturbed. He said the minority citizens found it impossible to
remain quiet and were responding tonight to some of the statements
and wanted to point out the inaccuracy of the statements made. He
proceeded to go through a copy of the statements made by Mr. Baine
and refuted them one by one before the Council.
He said we hear a lot of talk about outside agitators.
There were no outside agitators which brought our appearance here
tonight. What they want to safeguard is the activity of the Negroes
of Bakersfield in line with the Constitution, in line with the citizens
and taxpayers, in line with the other activities and services of our
City in which we participate. Be said they felt it was quite unfair
that Mr. Baine could come to the City and visit it and go away with
such pride and feeling of conquest and accomplishment by heaping
praise upon the Council for freedom of speech, which to them was
not an issue at all, but rather the material and literature which
propagated hate and segregagion.
Reverend Brooks spoke to the Council for approximately 45
minutes. He said that the Council should have commented on the
material which was presented to them, that the Proclamation issued
by the Mayor did not cover the material which the Council had a
week to study and knew what the Citizens Council stood for, their
aims and purposes.
Mr. Mel Brown then addressed the Council and said he
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hoped the members understood what they were doing tonight, because
the Negro in the Bakersfield community was deeply injured and hurt,
and bitterly disappointed, not so much by the things that Frank Bain,~
said, but by the things that the Council never said. Tonight the
minority groups have some things they must say, that none of the things
were meant against any particular Councilman or any particular group.
He then discussed the statements made by Mr. Baine in great detail
and recited stories of Negro History.
Mr. Dennis Evans then addressed the Council stating that
all are aware of the social injustice which is present in this
nation since its very beginning. He said he wanted to see an end
of racial strife. He discussed statements made by Mr. Frank Baine
and the effect on the minority groups in the community. He said
that the white and negro peoples join ~heir forces and bring freedom
and justice to all in this great nation.
Mayor Karlen offered to the offices of the Mayor to any
group of people or to any individuals who would like to come to him
with suggestions as to what can be done to help any deprived individuals,
any people in need. He has always said this and hopes that any
people who have any suggestions, will bring them to him.
Mr. Mel Brown indicated that he had a list of things
which he would like to suggest, stating that they were specific
proposals to improve the lot of the poor here in Bakersfield.
They are as follows:
1. Under employment. The MDTA program should be
strenthened and accelerated so that more meaning-
ful training in the area of nursing, clerical,
mechanics, equipment operation, electrical
appliance repairing, etc. would be offered to
more people.
2. In conjunction with the MDTA program, the City
of Bakersfield should give serious consideration
to establishing a large job training center where
any unemployed or under-employed person can re-
ceive training that will lead to placement in a
productive job, either here or elsewhere.
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The City of Bakersfield should formally support the
efforts of the Target community to establish a work
experience and work training project in the Sunset-
Mayflower area, that would employ some two hundred
persons in meaningful work.
A public works project should be implemented that
would provide employment - parks, recreational
areas, improving county and city roads for those
who have very few, if any skills and cannot
successfully fi~ into any of the other programs.
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act Program
should be expanded next year to include reduced
classrom size, more tutoring, closer community
relationship, work experience for high school
students and redrawing of school boundaries to
provide for more integration, and the employing
of more minority teachers.
The City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern
should ~ake vigorous steps to encourage and
seek out and employ minorities in meaningful
City and County positions, in visible positions.
The argument of not being able to find qualified
persons should not be used. If qualified persons
cannot be found, steps should be taken to train
persons to be qualified. This can be done bhrough
Federal Funds.
The City of Bakersfield and County of Kern should
instruct the Recreation Department to begin to work
closely and in earnest with the Target community to
establish a large cultural and recreational community
center at California Avenue Park, Jefferson Park and
Belle Terrace Park, that would provide cultural and
educational activities for teen-agers, adults and
senior citizens. That is an urgent need.
Efforts should be made by both County and City to
make it economically feasible and advantageous for
industry to move into Bakersfield. To take steps
to insure that a maximum amount of the labor
utilized comes from the City area.
All of the above mentioned programs that I am proposing
as an individual, all of these can be donewith Federal Bunds,
except the last one, and study of their feasibility should begin
immediately, because I do not believe you can afford to do anything
less.
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Mayor Karlen said he thought some of these things were in
the process of being evaluated at the present time but the City
does not have an active role in it, but other groups are working
on these projects for the City and County areas. He suggested
that if they had a separate project that the City sould be
working on, they should come to him and they could evaluate it.
further.
Councilman Rucker said perhaps it was fortunate that Mr.
Baine had made his statements, because it brought so many people
to the Council meeting. He pointed out the number of improvements
in many areas that had occured in the City since he moved here in
1946. He said he was p~oud of the many people who had been working
so hard to improve the community for the minority groups, although
there was still a lot to be done.
Reverend Brooks said the Council should take a new look
at its Inter-Group Relations Board and try to appoint people to
serve on it who are in the field of industry and competent to deal
with human relations, company-controlled people who can speak with
freedom and do not have to contact their councilmen to find out
what to say, that they speak in the best interests of the City.
Councilman Rucker said if there were problems which existed
with the Inter-Group Relations Board, Reverend Brooks should have
brought it to the attention o£ the Council sooner.
Mayor Karlen commended the people who had presented state-
ments for their decorum and stated the impact of their statements
would not have been as good, if they had not had someone like Mr.
Braine to stimulate them, not that he agreed with Mr. Baine.
Mr. John McCoy, a teacher,then addressed the Counci~
stating that he would like to mention what he thinks is required
is to see a group put together to help parents understand the purposes
of the school and help support the schools and what the teachers
are trying to do in the class rooms.
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Be said if they wer ever going to b~eak the cycle of
poverty it must in essence eventually come through elevating
the jobs that people can hold, and this con only be done in steps
to education, that you can talk to the children, but the parents
must also understand and back up what is being taught in the
classroom.
Councilman Doolin said he thought all of them were in
favor of freedom of speech and he said he was heartily in favor of
what Reverend Brooks and Mr. Brown said, that he could not find one
thing wrong, and he could not find one thing right with What Mr.
Baine said. He said he would like to know what the particular
thing was the people here tonight wanted the Council to do. whether
they wanted a study group or not.
Mayor Karlen said he did not think in his opinion it would
be appropriate to take action at this time, but they should study it.
Councilman Park said in the course of the evening he listened
trying to find the actual purpose of the gathering, sand said he was
glad to see a crowded chamber. He said he heard Reverend Brooks speak
of the Citizens Council, that the Council had already taken a stand
by the Proclamation, of opposition to this group. He said then the
Council heard Mr. Brown speak of an anti-poverty program. That he
was not sure what the direct purpose of the meeting this evening is.
He said he saw quite a number of persons, and most the ones who spoke,
were involved with the $75,000 Federal Grant. So it makes him wonder
if it is also a demonstration of what Mr. Brown can do with $75,000
in Federal grants in bring a group out.
He said we have taken action regarding the White Citizens
Council and in searching his conscience and talking to various
people since, he wondered what is the area in between that was
suggested might be there with no positive suggestion as to what it
might be. He said the Council took the right action, took all the
action they were permitted to by the Constitution of the United
States. So if there is further action they can take in that regard~
he still hasn't heard it from anyone. He said he did not believe that
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even though we disagree with a particular group or a particular
individual that we can stifle their freedom of movement unless
they advocate the overthrow of our government in a violent manner.
Councilman Hosking asked the Mayor if they were having
a Council meeting tonight.
Mayor Karlen permitted Mr. Carlos Banales to speak. He
said he did not want any members of the White Citizens Council in
the community and that members of his family were being harassed by
this group.
Councilman Hosking asked for a point of order. Were they
running an open forum, or was it a Council meeting? He then stated
that he wanted the record.~to show that he objected to the manner
in which the Mayor was conducting this meeting. That they had an
agenda and they are supposed to have statements but they are also
supposed to be shut off eventually and the meeting come to an end.
If they are going to sit and argue with the people in the audience,
that is another thing.
Mayor Karlen said he did not believe they were going to
argue with them, but Councilman Hosking can make it a matter of
record that he objects to the way he is conducting the meeting.
Reverend Brooks again asked to speak and the Mayor told him he
didn't intend to continue with any arguments.
Reverend Brooks said he wanted to reply to Councilman
Park's remarks, that the people present were not Mr. Mel Brown's
workers.
Councilman Park said he didn't believe he made a
statement that even sounded like he thought the people present
were Mr. Me1 Brown's workers.
Mrs. Selene A. Stevens then addressed the Council on
the reason for the minority groups being present at this meeting.
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Councilman Park asked permission to reply to Nrs. Stevens
saying that she mentioned his n~me and spoke directly to him durint~
her presentation. He said he was very sure of her reasons for being
here and her statements were laudable, that he certainly appreciated
what she had to say. He said he believed a statement being issued~.
highly disparaging of the Council, signed by 21 Negro leaders in
this community, without giving the Council the bene£it of seeing
what their criticisms were, is not the method by which to go
about reasoning together. Not without coming forth with some
positive suggestions. The only way they can run the City is with
the help of all the citizens. If the action that the Council took
regarding the situation ~hat was before them is incorrect, what is
a positive suggestion?
Councilman Rucker said he did not think they were going
to ask for an answer tonight.
Councilman Stiern then commended Councilman Rucker very
highly, saying that actually he didn't need any acclaim from him as
every day he was appreciated more and more by all the decent citizens
of this town.
A general discussion ensued between the Council and the
Nayor, and the public statement portion of the meeting was then
closed.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come herore the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, the meeting adjourned at 11:25 P. N.
N YOR of the City o~ Bakers£iel~, Ca~if.
ATTEST:
and ex--~fici~- C~ o£ the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, February 28, 1966
99
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall
Pledge of
Executive
Present:
at eight o'clock P.M. February 28, 1966.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend Ralph W0 Bolick,
Secretary of the Greater Bakersfield Council of Churches.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 21, 1966 were
approved as presented.
Matter of placing an initiative measure
before the voters on equal compensation
for certain classified positions in the
Fire and Police Departments, taken off
the table.
Councilman Whittemore, chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency Committee, reported that the Committee has been meeting with
the representatives of the Police and Fire Departments and other members
of the City staff on the question of equal compensation for Fire and
Police personnel and other related matters effecting their employment.
On February 3, 1966, the GEC reported that representatives of the
Fire Department had met with the Committee to request equal salary
compensation for Fire and Police personnel and should the Committee
not recommend favorably on the request, the Fire Department
representatives then requested that the Council place the proposal
before the voters at the June primary. In its report of February 21,
1966, it was the conclusion of the Committee that the opinion of the
majority of Council members had not materially changed since budget
hearings, and therefore, the Committee could not recommend that the
Council approve this request and did at that time request that the
Council place it on the ballot as a charter amendment. The Committee
recommended that the matter be tabled until it had an opportunity to
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meet further and continue its discussions and study with representatives
of the Police and Fire Departments and members of the Administrative
staff, which was done at meeting of February 21, 1966. Councilman
Whirremote stated that the Council is now submitting this question
for full Council discussion and determination, and a general discussion
then followed.
Councilman Stiern asked the chairman to enlarge upon the
opinions that were expressed to the Committee by the representatives
of the Fire Department and the Police Department, for the edification
of the other Council members.
Councilman Whittemore said he thought they could boil three
meetings down into a few words. The Police Department feels that they
should remain separate from the Fire Department in any salary consideration,
the Fire Department feels they are entitled to equal pay with the members
of the Police Department, and there are other areas to explore.
Councilman Park said he would like to add a couple of things
to Mr. Whittemore's statements. One thing that the Police Department
was concerned about is that if the Fire Department salaries are
brought up equal with the Police Department, the actual s~lary would
still not be the same, because the Fire Department has an advantage
in its retirement system, also, there is an additional load on the
Police officers in maintaining uniforms, that the Firemen are not
encumbered with to as great a degree as the Policemen. He said these
things were taken into consideration during budget sessions last year
when pay increases were discussed for these two departments. Also,
they had encountered the matter of the police officers leaving the
department for higher paying jobs with the Highway Patrol and the
Sheriff's office, but they have not had that trouble with the Fire
Department, turnover has been very low. All these things were taken
into consideration last summer when the Council decided to give the
Police Department a §% increase over and ~ove the Fire Department.
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Councilman Hosking said that from what he understands, the
turnover in the Police Department has almost ceased as a result of
this raise, in fact some of the people who had left to take employment
elsewhere had now returned. He said if the Council is wrong, he would
like to see the measure on the ballot so that the people can tell them
if it is wrong, that he has no thoughts about whether it should be a
referendum or initiative.
Mayor Karlen said he knew very little about the Police
Department retirement system and asked what kind of a system they had
that was contrary to the Fire Department's, and if this was something
that could be rectified.
City Manager Noland said it is somethi~that can be
rectified but it will cost a little more money than what they are
presently paying to change the Police Department retirement system.
At present the City is contributing 2 to 3% more to the Fire Department
retirement system than what they are to the Police Department's, whose
main objection to its retirement system is that it does not provide
for survivors' benefits in the same manner as that of the Fire Department.
Councilman Rucker asked what the turn over in the Police
Department has been since the raise was given last budget session.
Councilman Whittemore said without going into a lot of details, the
turn over in the Police Department cannot be attributed entirely to
transfers to other law enforcement agencies.
Councilman Stiern said that represented oneopinion, but
the'majority of the Council last June felt this turn over was expensive
and unnecessary and that an increase in salary would put the Police
Department in a competitive position with other law enforcement agencies
md the facts seem to bear out that the turn over has substantially
decreased.
Councilman Whittemore pointed out that the vote was unanimous
by the Council to give the Police Department an increase in salary,
but it was the majority of the Council who didn't feel that the Fire
Department should have an equivalent raise.
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Councilman Doolin said that in previous years the Council
has always tried to keep these two departments together as far as
salary is concerned. The matter of differences in the retirement
system has been brought to the attention of the Council many times,
but the F~e Department had prevailed upon the voters to adopt their
present retirement. He said he hoped the difference in salary does
not create a feeling of disagreement between the two departments
~d he would be willing to vote to equalize the retirement and the
matter of uniforms. He said he hates to think the Council will make
it necessary for the Firemen to go out and get signatures on a petition
to place this matter on the ballot.
Councilman Park said he certainly has not objection to this
matter going to the people for them to decide, he feels the Council
has done all that it can do, that it has acted properly. He is a
strong believer in like pay for like work and he doesn't believe there
is a similarity between the two departments as far as work is concerned.
He said he thinks that difference is borne out by the fact that there
is a waiting list to go to work for the Fire Department, that the
turn over rate is low, and according to Chief Linnell, the efficiency
is good. He said he doesn't believe a charter amendment to force the
salaries of the two departments to be equal leaves the budgetary
flexibility that the Council requires in handling the fiscal affairs
of the City. However, he has no objection to the people voting on it.
Councilman Doolin said he wouldn't want to argue about
which department is the best, he thinks both of them are outstanding.
Councilman Stiern said he didn't think it was a question
of which is the best department or which one is the most efficient, he
thinks they are both good departments. He said he thinks legislative
bodies such as the Council are going to have to give increasing support
to police work, that it is going to be increasingly difficult to recruit
young men into law enforcement where they are desperately needed. Men
who are expected to accept the hazards that go with law enforcement,
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are going to have to be paid a fair salary. He said he still think
that the action the Council took last June was a sensible action in
attracting men to the Police Department. He said there is only
one City in the San Joaquin valley that doesn't have a differential
between the salaries of the two departments.
Councilman Doolin again stated that he hated to see the
possibility of the two departments having a difference of opinion and
that the Fire Department has stated that if the Council didn't vote
to put it on the ballot, they would circulate petitions to do so.
He said he didn't think either of the departments was being paid
enough. He then moved that it be put on the ballot.
Mayor Karlen said that the initial motion would have to be to
bring it off the table. But he said the Council should first define
what they are going to put on the ballot.
City Attorney Hoagland said the original discussion was
tabled, and after it is taken from the table, then the motion should
be specific as to just what should go on the ballot. He said the
original proposal called for equal pay for comparable classifications
and that should be referred to in any motion.
Councilman Doolin said he thought the Attorney could draw
it up with the proper wording, and moved thatit be taken off the
table. Councilman Rucker said he wanted to second the motion.
Under discussion of the motion, Councilman Park said that
although he believes the people have the right to vote on this matter,
he does not believe that it is good judgment to lock salaries together
through a charter amendment, not giving the Council the flexibility
to meet the problems as they arise through the years, because if it is
locked by charter amendment, the only way it can be changed is through
another charter amendment or taking it to the people again. He said he
is in opposition to such a rigid situation and he believes that a
vote by the Council would be interpreted by the people as the
Council being in support of such a measure, therefore it will be
necessary for him to vote against the motion.
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Councilman Stiern said Mr. Park's point is that to vote
against taking it off the table would indicate that he does not
approve of locking the two salaries in the
alternative would be for the department to
which is always open.
are not
charter, and the
go for a referendum,
Councilman Park asked why take it off the table if you
going to adopt it.
Councilman Hosking said he is going to vote with Mr.
Doolin and Mr. Rucker to take it off the table because he promised
he would when it was put on the table,' however, for the same
reason advanced by Mr. Park he intends to vote against this matter
being put on the ballot by the Council,rbecause in his judgment
he does not think it is a good charter amendment.
Councilman Whittemore called for the question, and the
motion carried, with Councilman Park voting in the negative.
Councilman Doolin then moved that
compensation for Fire and Police personnel
at the June primary election, as stated in
the proposition of equal
be placed on the ballot
the February 3, 1966 report
of the GEC. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the wording
of the charter amendment for the approval of the Council.
Councilman Rucker said he would second this motion as
he felt the public should be given the opportunity to vote on it.
The Council again engaged in a general discussion.
Councilman Hosking then moved to vote on the previous question
which was only rather or not they should vote on Mr. Doolin's motion.
After discussion, Councilman Park seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
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to
in the Fire and Police Departments on the ballot
failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Rucker, Whittemore
Noes: Councilmen Balfanz, Hosking, Park, Stiern
Absent: None
Motipn~ ¢oumci~man Doolin, seconded by Councilman Rucker,
place the proposition of equal pay for certain classifications
at the June primary
Reception of Report of the Governmental
Efficiency Committee Meeting of February
28, 1966.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking,
Stiern, Report of the Governmental Efficiency
seconded by Councilman
Committee meeting of
February 28, 1966 was received and ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 2711 through 2774 inclusive, in amount of
$24,223.19, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Discussion of design of official City
Seal on ceramic tiles purchased by
the Mayor.
covering
and hangers,
momentoes to
in the past.
were allowed,
Councilman Doolin stated that he has withheld three vouchers
250 Cork Tiles depicting the City seal, 50 brass name plates
and fifty frames, ordered by the Mayor to be given as
guests replacing the expensive keys which had been given
Councilman Doolin said he had no quarrel with the Mayor
mr spe~isg the money, but the City had adopted a design for the
Official Seal in January, 1898, and he does not feel that the Mayor
should have changed the design.
Councilman Stiern pointed out that they have all kinds of
seals, some with color, some without color, on ci!y vehicles, and
asked if Mr. Doolin was suggesting that the Council hold up payment
of the vouchers. Councilman Doolin said he did not think that anyone
should change the design of the official City Seal when it had been
adopted by the Council and Councilman Hosking said, after reading
the minutes of the meeting when the seal was officially adopted,
he agreed with Councilman Doolin that the design should not be changed
and he does not think these tiles should be given to people using the
improper seal.
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107
Mayor Karlen said he had not thought of it as the City
seal at the time, he had merely ordered them to give to the people
visiting his office instead of the expensive keys, and that he
was willing to along with the Council in whatever it wants to
suggest, that he was not trying to change the seal.
Councilman Whittemore said any time a plaque or presentation
is made by the Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, they are purchased
with taxpayers money and he is representing the City, and therefore
it has got to be the official seal of the Bakersfield. If the seal[
is changed, it should be done by the majority of the Council.
After discussion, Councilman Doolin suggested that
the tiles be returned to the company and changed to conform with
the design of the official seal of the City, and that the Mayor
work it out and report back to the Council. Councilman Park asked
that a report be made to the Council on how much it is going to
cost to make this change.
Acceptance of Bid of Jim Alfter for
construction of Multi-purpose Game Slabs
at Saunders Park and Lowell Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, bid of Jum Alfter to construct Multi-Purpose Game Slabs at
Saunders Park and at Lowell Park for the lump sum price of $4,420,
was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the May~r was
authorized to execute the contract.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1601 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 3.68.110 (a) (Employee
Classification) of the Municipal Code by
adding the positions of Tabulating Equipment
Operator and Keypunch Operator and by
changing the range number for the position
of Engineer III.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Ordinance No. 1601 New Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, amending Section 3.68.110 (a) (Employee Classification)
of the Municipal Code by adding the positions of Tabulating Equipment
Operator and Keypunch Operator and by changing the Range
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Number for the position of Engineer III, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
. Upon
Balfanz, check
Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Acceptance of check from the State of
California, Department of Justice,
Commission on Peace Officer Standards
and ~raining.
a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
in amount of $6,154.70 from the State of California,
Department of Justice, Commission on Peace Officer Standards and
Training, which represents one-half of training salaries for new
officers and supervisory personnel in the Police Department, was
accepted.
Approval of Map and Contract and
Specifications for Tract 2994.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Cou~il-
man Stiern, it is ordered that the Map of Tract 2994 be, and the
same is hereby approved, that the streets, drive, avenue and easements
shown upon said map and thereon offered for dedication, be and the
same are hereby accepted for the purpose or the purposes for which
the same are offered for dedication.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11587 of the Business
and Professions Code, the City Council hereby waives the requirement
of signature of the following:
Chanslor-Western Oil and Development Co. as to
the mineral rights below 500 feet
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the
face of said map a copy of this order authenticated by the seal of
the City Council of the City of Bakersfield, and the Mayor is
authorized to execute the contract and specifications ocvering
improvements in said Tract.
Bakersfield, California, February 28, 1966 - Page 10
109
Approval of Map and Contract and
Specifications for Tract 2977.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, it is ordered that the Map of Tract 2977 be, and the same
is hereby approved, that all the street, drive, land aa~ easements
shown upon said map and thereon offered for dedication, be, and the
same are hereby accepted for the purpose, or the purposes for which
the same are offered for dedication.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11587 of the Business
and Professions Code, the City Council hereby waives the requirement
of signature ojf the following:
Chanslor-Western Oil and Development Co. as to
mineral interests below 500 feet
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the.
face of said map a copy of this order authenticated by the seal of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract and specifications covering improvements on
said Tract.
Conveyance of Utility Easement within
Siemon Park to Crest Water Company.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, conveyance of a five-foot utility easement within
Siemon Park was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
the deed.
Max L.
~nconsistencies
Public Statements.
White addressed the Council to clarify a few
in the termination of his employment as Transit
Superintendent for the City. He stated that the City owes him for
overtime pay during his last four months of employment. Mr. White
was told to submit his claim to the Council. City Manager Noland
told the Council that Mr. White had falsified his job application
and could not be an authorized employee of the City.
Councilman Rucker asked Public Works Director Bergen
to look into the matter of lights in the Sunset Mayflow area, that
alight was needed at the corner of East loth Street between Robinson
and Lakeview Avenue.
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Councilman Park stated he had received complaints from
constituents of his ward relative to homeless cats roaming
about and dogs barking during the day when people who work at
night are trying to sleep. City Attorney Hoagland advised that
in the past without
his office had issued complaints on dogs
much success in the courts.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Doolin,
Councilman Rucker,
come before this
seconded by
the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
MAYOR o~' the City of' Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, March 7, 1966
111
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. March 7, 1966.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend Stan Ramsey of the Full
Gospel Church, after which he requested that a moment of silence be
observed in memory of Mr. Joseph Lee, chairman of the Inter-Group
Relations Board, who had passed away on March 6, 1966.
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 February 28, 1966 were
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statement from Wally
Pitchford, chairman, Citizens
Advisory Committee, County Service
Area #2, re Super-Sign erected on
U.S. 99 south of the City.
Mr. Wally Pitchford, chairman of the Citizens Advisory
Committee, County Service Area #2, addressed the Council issuing an
invitation to attend dedication ceremonies to be held on Thursday
morning for the erection of the first of two super-signs on U.S. 99
south of the City, directing attention to Union Avenue as a main
artery into Bakersfield and to the tourist and recreation areas of
the County. The cost of the sign will be met from the proceeds of
a special county service area tax formed with the consent of property
owners on Union and Golden State Avenues.
Reception of communication from the Office
of the Attorney General to Senator Walter
Stiern, re the Right to Speak before the
Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, letter to Senator Walter W. Stiern from the Office of the
Attorney General, Department of Justice, regarding the right to
speak before the Council was ordered received and placed on file
and made a part of the minutes of this meeting, and a letter of
thanks was ordered sent to Senator Stiern for obtaining this opinion
for the Council. The letter reads as follows:
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March 1, 1966
Honorable Waiter W. Stiern
Senator, 34th Senatorial Dist.
212 Goodman Street, Room A
Bakersfield, California
Dear Senator Stiern:
After reviewing this ordinance, and in particular its provisions
setting forth the conditions under which the public will be
allowed to address the city council, we are of the opinion that
such a resolution is constitutional and does not conflict with
the policy of the Legislature as set forth in the Ralph M. Brown
Act, Government Code sections 54950 through 54958. The policy
behind the adoption of the Brown Act is set forth in Government Code
section 54950. It is obvious from the language of that section that
the principal concern of the Legislature was that the public be
informed as to the proceedings and actions of public agencies which
they have created. In our opinion, the Brown Act does not require
the local agency to give members of the general public the right to
speak before it at all. It only gives them the right to be present
at the agency proceedings and be informed of the actions of the
agency.
Furthermore, we are of the opinion that the ordinance as enacted
by the City of Bakersfield is constitutional as a reasonable
exercise of the police power under both the Fourteenth Amendment
to the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 9 of the
California Constitution. It is well settled that a state or
municipality may, by general and non-discriminatory legislation,
regulate the time, place and manner in which individuals may
exercise their constitutional right of free speech. Hannah vs. City
of Haverhill (lst Cir. 1941) 120 F. 2d 87. We are of the opinion
~at the City of Bakersfield has a legitimate interest in adopting
legislation which will allow its city council to act in an orderly
manner and to protect it from statements made by members of the
public which would seriously inconvenience the speedy dispatch
of legislative business. The ordinance adopted by the City of
Bakersfield gives members of the public a broad right to address
the city council provided that they give notice of an intention
to address or obtain permission from the presiding officer or the
council. The restrictions on persons addressing the council are
designed to enable the council to conduct its business in an
orderly and efficient manner.
We have noted that the ordinance adopted by the City of Bakersfield
in no way limits an individual's right to petition the city council.
This right appears to be unrestricted. We are, therefore, of the
opinion that the City of Bakersfield may constitutionally exercise
its police power in regulating the time, place and manner in which
individuals may address the Bakersfield City Council as it has
done by adopting Ordinance No. 1595.
Very truly yours,
THOMAS C. LYNCH
Attorney General
BURTON J. STANLEY
Deputy Attorney General
Bakersfield, California, March 7, 1966 - Page 3
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Council Statements.
Councilman Doolin directed a question to City Attorney
Hoagland, which was answered by City Manager Noland, asking why
legal action was taken against only the Padre Hotel for non-
payment of hotel tax, when other hotels and motels have failed
to remit this tax to the City.
City Man~ger Noland said
against anyone, there were four who were delinquent at the present
time, and explained that
to do some investigating
would be required to pay
this was not a case of discriminati,3n
the City had received some unexpected help in that the hotel manager
certified the amount of money collected, which made it unnecessary
to perform an audit of the hotel's books, and an informer
identified the person who was responsible for the collection and
remittance of the money to the City at a Council meeting, which
saved a considerable amount of time, and they were able to turn the
case over to the City Attorney for prosecution much earlier than
they had expected. They are progressing with the other three cases
and as the investigations are completed, the City will proceed
against them.
Councilman Doolin said he felt the two city attorneys
should be able to proceed against the other three hotels and not
permit them to evade payment of this tax. City Manager Noland stated
that when the ordinance becomes effective on March 9, 1966, it will
give the City additional controls which will permit them to accomplish
this purpose, and in the future the cases will be brought before the
Council to revoke their permits.
it was necessary to perform an audit and
to determine how much was due and who
this tax. In the case of the Padre Hotel,
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Adoption of Resolution No. 10-66 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring its cooperation with the
officials of the State College, the Board
of Trustees and offering to provide
certain municipal services in the successful
operation of the State College.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution No. 10-66 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, declaring its cooperation with the officials of the
State College, the Board of Trustees and offering to provide
certain municipal services in the successful operation of the
State College whatever the location of the three proposed sites
under consideration by the Site Selection Committee of the State
College Board of Trustees, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker,
Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 2775 to 2860 inclusive, in amount of
$55,539.75, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Approval of payment of three Vouchers
covering 250 Cork Tiles depicting the
City Seal, frames and hangers.
Councilman Hosking asked Mayor Karlen what had happened in
connection with the tiles depicting the city seal which he had
ordered and which had not been paid for pending further investigation.
Mayor Karlen said when he looked into the matter of the city seal,
~ discovered there were many seals being used on city vehicles and
other things, none of which was exactly the same in color or design.
Councilman Stiern stated he thinks this is a lot of ~nonsense and
after learning how many versions of the city seal are in use, it
is even of less importance. He said he appreciates how many
public appearances the Mayor makes and he believes the less expensive
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tile is more attractive than the expensive key for presentation
to visitors and guests. He recommended that the Council pay the
bill and stop embarrassing someone who is doing an outstanding job
for the city. Councilman Doolin stated it was not his intention to
embarrass the Mayor, he was simply pointing out that the seal has
been changed in design and he did not believe the Mayor should do
this.
Councilman Park said after examining the numerous seals
being used by the city, he finds great variations in them. He said
he did not regard the momento the Mayor had designed to be the sea].
of the city, however, the only great change between it and some of
the other seals, is the use of the oil derrick. He pointed out to
~e Council that Bakersfield is the seat of the largest oil producing
county of the third largest oil producing state in the nation and the
petroleum industry has added much to the economy of this area. He
therefore commended the Mayor for placing the oil derrick on the seal
in recognition of this great industry.
Councilwoman Bal£anz said it seems to her they should settle
it once and for all. She suggested thai the Art Association or some
other group be requested to submit some sort of design for a seal
and adopt something definite and have it over with.
Councilman Park pointed out that legally the only seal the
city could have is the one used by the City Clerk on city documents,
etc. This is set by the Secretary of State and is the seal of
Bakersfield and anything else is nothing more than an imitation of
that sea1. Councilman Doolin commented that what Mr. Park has
just said is what he has been trying to bring out to the Council.
Councilman Whirremote said he didn't particularly care for
the design of the City seal and asked what was being saved by using
these tiles instead of keys. The Mayor said about 50 percent was
saved.
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Councilman Hosking said he reluctantly would move to
pay the three vouchers covering the cork tiles because he feels
the City should pay its bills. He said in the future the City
should conform as closely as possible to the seal as described in
the Minutes of January, 1895. Councilman Stiern seconded the
motion.
After some additional discussion by the Council, the
motion carried unanimously.
Aecep~n~o~ B~dio~Jim~Alfter
Cement Company for Annual requirements
of Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, unit prices bid by Jim Alfter Cement Company for annual
requirements of Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks were accepted, all
other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
the contract.
First reading of An Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield adding
Section 11.04.777 to the Municipal Code
(Speed Limit on Planz Road.)
At this time first reading was given An Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield adding Section 11.04.777 to the
Municipal Code (Speed Llmit on Planz Road.)
Claim for personal injuries and property
damage from Robert Chester Leppek referred
to the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, claim for personal injuries and property damage from Robert
Chester Leppek was referred to the City Attorney.
Approval of Plans and Specifications to
Import and Compact Soil on South Half
of Columbus Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, plans and specifications to import and compact soil on the
south half of Columbus Avenue were approved.
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Appointment of Mr. William H. Pinckard
as Member of the Housing Advisory and
Appeals Board.
Councilman Doolin nominated Mr. William H. Pinckard,
1517 Emery Street, for appointment as a member of the Housing
Advisory and Appeals Board. Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker,
seconded by Councilman Park, Mr. Pinckard was appointed as a member
of this Board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of
Mr. Vernon W. Munn.
Other Public Statements.
Captain C. E. Harless, representing the Bakersfield Fire-
fighters' Association, addressed the Council at this time, stating
that due to the wording of the California Election Code, the time
necessary for the circulation of a referendum petition for a city
charter amdnemtn has run out. The next course of action left open
to the firefighters is a petition for an initiative ordinance. This
would involve a special election. Posting and publication of Intention
to Circulate this petition has been accomplished, and petitions are
being prepared for circulation. He stated that this movement has been
~ven strongunsolicited support by residents of Bakersfield, however,
the Firefighters' Association are reluctant to place the people of
Bakersfield in the position of paying for a special election. In
view of this, they are requesting the City Council to put this issue
on the June primary ballot, not as an endorsement, but as an econo:my
move. He stated it could be placed on the November ballot, but
public opinion indicates that this issue should be resolved now, as
the pay disparity still exists.
He also pointed out to the Council that as of now members
of the Fire Department are deputy registrars, however, if a legal
ruling being investigated indicates that deputy registrars may not
participate in circulating the initiative petition, then both the
members of the Bakersfield Firefighters Associalion and the Kern
County Firefighters Assoication will be forced to resign as deputy
registrars, which will place a hardship on the citizens just prior
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to the June and November elections, and is another thing which will
require serious consideration by the Council.
Councilman Stiern said it was brought our previouslyil~at
regardless of which election that matter was presented to the
people, June or November, it would not be effective until next
January when it would be approved by the State Legislature. He
asked if it made a difference whether it appeared on the June or
the November ballot. Captain Harlesssaid there is a difference
between the charter amendment discussed last week and the initiative
ordinance being considered by the firefighters now, which would
become effective immediately.
City Attorney Hoagland attempted to clarify the matter
stating that as he understands it the firefighters want to place
an initiative ordinance on the ballot which goes into effect ten
days after being approved by the people, that they are speaking now
of an ordinance as opposed to a charter amendment.
· he Council questioned the City Attorney about the procedure
and he stated there are some problems involved which he is looking
into at the present time, whether an initiative ordinance fixing
salaries can be placed on the ballot, that certainly a charter
amendment doesn't have that problem, but there are some problems
about an initiative. Councilman Hosking said he wasn't familiar
with this portion of the code and would like to research it before
making any decision on it.
Councilman Stiern said many of the news releases on this
subject have been very confusing and that he hoped any releases
and information to the public are couched on the basis of what
the issue is, which is not giving the firemen a raise as many people
think, bu~ rather shall the firemen receive the same salary as
the Police Department.
Captain Hatless said the purpose of presenting this prepared
statement tonight was to preclude holding a special election.
Councilman Whirremote said it had not been the intention
of the GEC to delay this matter to such a point that it made it
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necessary for the firemen to circulate petitions
it was
of the
County
for signatures,
not done intentionally by the Council, they were not aware
procedure necessary to consolidate the measure with the
for the June primary election. Captain Ha~ess said they
realized it was not the intent of the Council, and Councilman Park
said he was glad the point was brought out, as they had not
intended to delay it.
Several other persons presented statements to the Council
supporting the firefighters position and concurring with their
request to the Council to place this issue on the June ballot.
Among them were
Edward D. Farmer
Ivan E. Beavan
James Barton
Chairman of the Kern County
Taxpayers Council and a representative
of the Petroleum Workers Union
Secretary-Treasurer of the Kern, Inyo
and Mono County Labor Council
President of the Kern County
Firefighters Union No. 1301
The Council engaged in discussion relative to a charter
amendment and an initiative ordinance and City Attorney Hoagland
said he wanted to caution the Council and the firefighters that
there is a body of state law that says the setting of salaries is
an administrative function of the City Council. If it is held to
be an administrative function of the Council as opposed to a
legislative function, this is not subject to an initiative. There
are court cases which are favorable to both ways of thinking.
Coun~lman Doolin said it was his understanding that the
firefighters wanted the Council to put an initiative ordinance on
the ballot and asked if it would make any difference if a week or
two were taken to study the matter. Mayor Karlen said as he
understood it the Council could do this and City Attorney Hoagland
said they could do what they wanted on a charter amendment, if it
was only a matter of wording, etc. it could be done. He said he
didn't know precisely at this point, even if he were asked to do it,
what he would put on the ballot, although he had a pretty good idea.
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He said the City doesn't put any initiative ordinance on the
ballot, that a charter amendment would be the only to handle it.
Mayor Karlen said they had not been asked to consider a
charter amendment, but an initiative ordinance and asked Captain
Harless to confirm this. Captain Harless said he would check with
their attorney and find out what they are talking about and the
Council san study it, as it is apparent they are all confused. Mayor
Karlen said he thought they were confused on terminology, but not on
what they wanted the Council to do, just how to bring it about.
It was then decided the firemen's legal counsel should discuss
it with the City Attorney and then inform the Council exactly what
he wants done. It can be brought up next week under Scheduled
Public Statements.
Mr. Milton Miller of the Padre Hotel asked for ten minutes
to discuss the room tax ordinance. After a few minutes of discussion,
City Attorney Hoagland reminded the Council that a jury trial was
pending on the matter of the delinquent tax owed by the Padre Hotel,
and the case should not be tried in the Council Chambers. Mr.
Miller then discussed city ordinances and the method used by the
Council in adopting amendments to the Municipal Code.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Rucker,
the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield f.
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CITY C~L~ and ~x-O£I~cio ~Jlerk of 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. March 14, 1966.
Due to the absence of Mayor Karlen, Vice-Mayor Richard Stiern
acted as presiding officer and called the meeting to order followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend Harry Hodges
of the Bethel Temple Assembly of God.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stier~n,
Whittemore
Absent: Mayor Karlen
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 1966 were
approved as presented.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Mr. Leland W. Noble, President of the Downtown Business
Association, submitted a progress report to the Council stating that
the efforts of the revitalization committee have finally culminated
in a plan of action which will soon be submitted to the Council in
the form of a petition requesting the City Council to approve and adopt
a plan of financing and to cause implementation of a revitalization
plan for downtown Bakersfield. He stated that the DBA has selected
March 16, 1966 as sign-up day, and on that day they hope to contact
and sign up as many property owners and tenants as possible within
the boundaries selected for revitalization.
Mr. Charles Thomas, first vice-president of the Bakersfield
Firefighters Association, Local 844, AFL-CIO, addressed the Council
stating that their attorney has advised them it will take another week
to complete the research on their request to place a proposition on
the June Primary Ballot equalize the salary of certain classifications
in the Fire Department with the Police Department. In view of this,
he requested that the matter be deferred until next week's Council
meeting.
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Correspondence.
The City Clerk read a notice that the next meeting of the
South San Joaquin Division - League of California Cities will be held
in Hanford on March 18, 1966 at 7:30 P.M., with Edward T. Butler,
City Attorney of San Diego, speaking on "State Preemption."
Council Statements.
Councilman William Park called the attention of the
Council to 184 prefabricated apartments being constructed on
Columbus Street 3ust off Mr. Vernon Avenue, 3ust across the City
boundary in the County, which are grossly inferior to and incompatible
with homes immediately across the street in the City. He maintains
that these structures will result in degradation of property values,
will lower the standard of living in the area and are demoralizing
to the homeowners in his ward who have worked so hard to make their
homes the fine places to live in that they are. Since the County
has approved this construction and it is part of a 68 acre parcel
which is being considered for annexation to the City, he believes
from the Board of Supervisors on
that answers should be received
the following:
1.
By what authority did the Board of Zoning
Adjustment modify an ordinance intended for
20 acre parcels so that it would be applicable
for a 9 acre parcel
Inasmuch as approval was granted by virtue of
a Conditional Use Permit, why did the County
Planning Director not place as a condition of
approval, that the apartments be architecturally
compatible with the neighborhood
Clarification is requested of a statement made
to the Board of Supervisors by Mr. Glen Hildebrand,
an employee of the County Health Department, in
which he expressed a doubt as to whether or not
these apartments meet health standards
The City received no notification of this hearing
except that posted in the legal notices of the
paper. It is therefore requested that the City be
furnished with copies of agendas of all meetings
at which matters affecting the City are to be
considered
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Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, the City Staff was instructed to direct a letter to the
County Board of Supervisors, asking for information on the specific
matters as outlined by Councilman Park. The motion carried
unanimously.
Reports.
A report from the Council Water and City Growth Committee
recommending that the City of Bakersfield enter into a contract with
the firm of Thomas M. Stetson, Civil and Consulting Engineers of
Los Angeles, to perform the necessary engineering studies of the
long term water needs of the City of Bakersfield and the proposed
Greater Bakersfield Municipal Water District, was read.
Councilman Doolin asked if the matter could not be delayed
Mr one week for study by the Council.
Councilman Hosking said he could understand Mr. Doolin's
position completely and ordinarily it would be his first reaction
to hold the matter over a week to allow study by the Council, but tile
time schedule is such that it is imperative that they act tonight,
and he therefore moved that the report be adopted, the contract with
Mr. Stetson approved, and the Mayor authorized to execute same.
Councilman Park seconded by motion, stating that the study should
have been made years ago.
Mr. Stetson, who was in the audience, told the Council
that this type of study usually takes six months to a year to make,
and in his opinion':a week's delay would not permit him to meet
the June first deadline, which is stipulated in the contract.
Councilman Doolin stated that in his opinion the study
proposed to be made by Mr. Stetson had alreadby been done by the
Boyle Engineering Report of 1962 and if sufficient information
was not available, the Director of Water Resources could undertake
a survey for the Council.
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Councilman Hosking stated that in his opinion some of the
answers supposedly contained in the Boyle Report are not there and
thai is one reason why the Water Committee has recommended employing
an engineering firm.
Councilman Stiern said he wished to speak as a councilmall
and not as the presiding officer. The Water Committee has been workin~
to uncover factual information and has been unable to do so because
it is not available. He thinks this engineering study will provide
the entire Council, the staff and any voter in Greater Bakersfield
with substantial and independent and vital information with which
to develop a sound water program. Everyone will be forced to make
a decision soon and the right decision cannot be made without complete
information. The Water Committee is convinced that presently available
information is biased information, and they must know how long grok[nd
~ater can be used and what will be the real cost of delta water, or
Kern River water or East Side water.
The Water Agency Directors have accused the City of
Bakersfield of two shortcomings. (1) Being behind in the water program
and a water pgoram of its own (2) Lacking adequate engineering to
substantiate the charges the City has made against them. They are in
some instances correct, because for too long the City believed them
capable and worthy of the trust to work in the complete public interest.
Councilman Stiern does not think the Agency will be satisfied until
they have crammed the ill-conceived taxing program down the throats
of the public, and then to worsen the whole scandalous scheme, peo~,le will
end up drinking Sacramento sewer water from the delta. If the Council
is satisfield they have all the necessary facts to form conclusions of
extreme importance, thenthey should vote to kill this engineering
investigation. But if they want to be informed in order to
make their own decision~ and decisions for the people of Bakersfield,
they must have this information, it is vital, and they must have it
soon.
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Councilman Doolin still did not agree, stating he feels
the information is available and the information requested is
identical with that already furnished to the Council in the Boyle
Engineering Report. He said he may disagree with the Kern County
Water Agency, but he would never
were dishonest in their policies,
work out the problems to benefit
go to the point of thinking they
because he thinks they are trying to
all of Kern County.
Councilman Rucker said the Council has a Director of Water
Resources, why not ask him to give them some information on what he
believes is indicated regarding an engineering study.
Councilman Hosking said he personally thinks theyneed
the report and one of the reasons is that they do find there are
other sources of water available to the City.
Councilman Park said this is a study which should have been
made years ago, and had he been on the City Council Water Committee
some years back, the Council would have had such a study. If it isnt
done now, it would be negligence on the part of the Council.
Councilman Whittemore said he agrees this project is
important and he would like to ask the Director of Water Resources
to come to the microphone and answer some questions. He asked
Mr. Horsley if with the Boyle Engineering Report and other reports and
information available to him, he could come up with the information
that has been asked for in the proposed engineering contract with
Mr. Stetson.
Mr.
recommending
Horsley said he could not, but would say he has been
for some time that they proceed with another engineering
study in line with what they have proposed tonight, and explained his;
masons for making this statement. Among other things, he said the
Boule Report of 1962 had for its purpose an evaluation of the problem
relative to the possibility of the city becoming a water retailer,
which program is no longer considered. This report developed
information with that aim in mind, and it was also based
o f some six years ago and a ten year growth period prior
which the City has not experienced.
on information
to that,
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Councilman Whittemore said he realizes what Mr. Doolin's
position is and what he is saying. The Council has spent a great
deal of money on employing a water attorney and other things, but
when they take into consideration what could happen to the City
and the residents of the City in the future, it is necessary to
obtain all the information they can. It is essential to learn
whether they should participate in the import of foreign water,
which has not been emphasized enought that it is muddy delta water
and can be used by the farmers, but not run through the tap for
drinking by the people of the City of Bakersfield. If there is
any way to exclude the City of Bakersfield, he does not think
that spending forty or fifty thousand dollars of the taxpayers
money to get the valid information to determine whether it is
necessary to import this water, is too much to do.
Councilwoman Balfanz said she has gone into this thoroughly
and as she seets it, it sounds like they are spending a lot of money
but also they could be a saving a lot of money for future generations
if they obtain all the facts now.
Councilman Park said it is questionable whether all the
agriculture districts can have water unless the p~ople of the City
of Bakersfield foot the bill to pay for water they dont want and
are sure they dont need. In cursory studies they have learned
that good high quality water is available without paying thirty
million dollars to bring delta water to the City and expect the
people to drink it. Without the engineering studies they are
strapped to State water, and he believes sincerely that the
engineering studies are needed to determine the possibility of
bringing in other sources of water, and what the cost will be to
bring in that water.
After additional discussion, Councilman Hosking called
for a roll call vote~ and the motion carried as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Hosking, Park~ Rucker~ Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: Councilman Doolin
Absent : None
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin,
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 2861 to 2951 inclusive,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
authorization was granted for payment of same.
seconded by Councilmarl
in amount of $41,093.88,
were allowed, and
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1602 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
adding Section 11.04.777 to the Municipal
Code (Speed Limit on Planz Road.)
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Ordinance No. 1602 New Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield adding Section 11.04.777 to the Municipal Code (Speed
Limit on Planz Road, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 11-66 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield
disapproving of insurance automobile
rating procedures which are dependent
upon traffic conviction records for
premium determination.
The Council discussed proposed resolution disapproving of
insurance automobile rating procedures which are dependent upon traffic
conviction records for premium determination which had been proposed
by Councilmen Robert N. Whittemore and Richard Hosking. Upon a
motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz,proposed
resolution was amended to include that copies of the resolution shall
be sent to each of the State Legislators from this area as well as
to all the members of the Assembly Committee on Finance and Insurance.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution No. 11-66 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield disapproving of insurance automobile rating procedures
which are dependent upon traffic conviction records for premium
determination, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
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Action deferred for one week to sell
surplus equipment by bid and auciion.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, action was deferred for one week on granting authorization
to the Purchasing Division of the Auditor-Controller's office to
sell surplus equipment by bid and auction, asper list submitted.
Request from Bakersfield Poultry Buyers
to connect to private sewer along
Industrial Street referred to the
Planning Commission and Director of
Public Works for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Park, request from Bakersfield Poultry Buyers for permission
to connect to private sewer along Industrial Street was referred to
the Planning Commission and the Director of Public Works for study
and recommendation.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request by Douglas Fox for a change
of zone for that certain property in the
City of Bakersfield located on the north
34.19 feet of Lot 195, Tract No. 1795,
at the west side of Cornell Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Park, date of April 4, 1966 was set for hearing before the
Council on request by Douglas Fox for a change of zone from an R-1
(Single Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling - Architectural Design), or more restrictive zone, for
that certain property in the City of Bakersfield located on the north
34.19 feet of Lot 195, Tract No. 1795, at the west side of Cornell
Street.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request of Robert W. Karpe for a change
of zone for those certain properties in
the City of Bakersfield commonly known as
2208 through 2330 Brundage Lane and #5
and #15 Holtby Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Park,
request of Robert
date of April 4, 1966 was set for hearing before the Council on
W. Karpe for a change of zone from a C-O (Professional
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Office) Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) or more restrictive,
Zone, for those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield commonly
known as 2208 through 2330 Brundage Lane and #5 and #15 Holtby Road.
Adoption of Resolution No. 12-66 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield
adopting and submitting a budget for
expenditure of funds allocated from the
State Highway Fund to Cities.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Hosking, Resolution No. 12-66 of the City Council of
the City of Bakersfield adopting and submitting a budget for
expenditure of funds allocated from the State Highway Fund to
Cities, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 13-66 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
ordering the vacation of the alley
in Blocks 180 and 181, Godey Tract, City
of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on intention to order
the vacation of the alley in Blocks 180 and 181 of Godey Tract,
City of Bakersfield - Resolution of Intention No. 809, the City Clerk
reported that this hearing has been duly posted and a communication
in favor of the vacation was received signed by James R. Bratchef,
Thomas C. Bayley and Zora M. Graham, adjoining property owners,
and that no protests or objections had been received. Therefore, upon
a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Whittemore,
Resolution No. 13-66 ordering the vacation of the alley in Blocks
180 and 181, of Godey Tract, 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 Zoning Resolution No. 195
granting variance of the Land Use Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Bakersfield
affecting that certain property as
hereinafter described and zoned as a C-1
(Limited Commercial) Zone to permit the
operation and maintenance of a beer parlor
on that certain property commonly known
as 731 Chester Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing before the Council
on appeal of R. L. Ralph to the decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment granting the application of Mary Sue Ming for a
variance of the land use zoning ordinance of the City of Bakersfield
affecting that certain property zoned C-1 (Limited Commercial)
Zone to permit the operation and maintenance of a beer parlor
on that certain property commonly known as 731 Chester Avenue,
letter from Mr. R. L. Ralph and Mrs. Marie Ralph withdrawing
the appeal was read. The findings of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
at the public hearing on the application held February 8, 1966,
recommending approval of the variance, were read. No protests
or objections being received, upon a motion by Councilman Hosking,
seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, Zoning Resolution No. 195
granting the variance was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Other Public Statements.
Councilman Whittemore asked the Civic Auditorium Manager
if there has been a request made to lease the auditorium for the
closed circuit television presentation of the heavy weight bout
at the end of the month. Mr. Graviss stated there has been a
request but the auditorium had already been rented for another
event.
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rink last week.
the City against
audience.
Councilmam Hosking asked about the condition of the
roller skating rink, said he had some complaints about it being
run down. Mr. Graviss said the roller derby had repaired the
He said they carry insurance policies insuring
any damage to participants or persons in the
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, the meeting adjourned at 9:49 P.M.
the
ATTEST:
CIT~ and ~erl~ of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, March 21, 1966
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. March 21, 1966.
The Mayor called the meeting to order followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend John Atkinson
of the Episcopal Church of Arvin.
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 March 14, 1966 were
approved as presented.
Service Pin Award.
At this time Mayor Karlen presented a service pin to
Tony J. Reina, Tree Maintenance Supervisor, Public Works Department,
who completed 30 years service with the City of Bakersfield on
March 2, 1966.
Scheduled Public Statements.
Captain John McAteer, member of the Executive Board of
Local 844, International Association of Firefighters, addressed the
Council, stating that the lack of pay equality in the Fire Department
has had an adverse effect on the morale of the firefighters. However,
they have rejected the idea of placing a tax burden on the people of
Bakersfield by holding a special election. Therefore, they would
like to restate their original request, that the pay equality problem
be resolved through prompt Council action, or the issue placed before
the voters.
Mayor Karlen and all members of the Council expressed their
appreciation to the Bakersfield firefighters for their decision to forego
holding a special election at this time, and agreed that the matter
of salaries will be given careful scrutiny and study during the June
budget sessions.
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Correspondence.
A communication from Leonard Tannen and Joseph Zak,
members of the College Heights Association Necessary for Good
Environment, relative to the proposed annexation of property in
the College Heights area which would include the apartment project
being constructed by the Greater Western Homes Corporation, was read.
They stated it would be in the best interests of all city residents
for the Council to require these buildings to meet the minimum
building requirements, and should be a condition necessary for
approval of the 68 acre annexation now pending before the Council.
City Manager Noland stated that just below Columbus Street
between Mr. Vernon Avenue and Oswell Street, there is an area
presently being considered for annexation which represents a total
of 310 acres, and will come up before LAFCO for public hearing on
April 12, 1966. The area involved embraces more than the 68 acres
mentioned in the letter. The contractors for the 184 unit complex
have been granted a Conditional Use Permit for 9.07 acres only.
Councilman Whittemore said apparently the City is going
to inherit this apartment project and he thinks it would be advisable
for the Planning Department to study the problem to see if it can
be controlled with a D-Overlay, or whatever they might recommend.
Councilman Doolin agreed, stating that the Council should face the
problem now and not wait until it is too late.
Councilman Park said he could be the source of the 68
acre figure as he has held several meetings with this Association and
was under the impression 68 acres were being considered for annexation.
He said the important thing here, however, is to see that proper
landscaping is conducted on this project whether it is annexed or
not, because it is next to the city boundary, it does affect city
property and has quite an effect on property in the area.
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Mayor Karlen said the Beautification Committee had met
in his office today and discussed the Housing Project in question.
It was their thinking that perhaps the Beautification Committee and
the Planning Commission could have a joint meeting to discuss standards
for architectural overlay, that the five architects in the city act
as an advisory panel to the Planning Commission for the purpose of
studying such developments that would come within the City. It would
seem logical that the County would follow suit, if the City did tlhis.
He said the Beautification Committee is vitally interested in proper
landscaping for this project, as it certainly needs it.
After further discussion, upon a motion by Councilman
Doolin, seconded by Councilman Rucker, the communication was
received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 14-66
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
requesting an investigation of the Community
Action Program by the Kern County Jury.
Under Council Statements, Councilman Park introduced a
resolution, prefaced by a few remarks. He stated he was appointe.d to
represent the City on the Community Action Program Committee of Kern
County and that he is in the process of developing a report to be
delivered to the Council at a later date;~however, certain remarks
recently made in the press call for some consideration by this Council.
Charges have been levied by certain individuals that the
Board of Directors of CAP have intentionally thwarted the implemeatation
of the Economic Opportunity Act in Kern County, along with many
other charges casting aspersions on the integrity and character of the
members of the Board. Because of these serious allegations and because
of the County money involved as far as funding the Community Action
Program, he believes in the interests of the City of Bakersfield .and
a large portion of the poverty program located within the City of
Bakersfield, that these charges should be investigated by the Kern
County Grand Jury. He therefore submitted a resolution requestthug
this investigation, and after discussion, upon a motion by Councilman
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Park, seconded by Councilman Stiern, Resolution No. 14-66 of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield requesting an investigation of the Communi~y
Action Program by the Kern County Grand Jury, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Copies of the Resolution are to be forwarded to the Board
of Supervisors and the Kern County Grand Jury stressing the importance.
of immediate action inasmuch as the re-funding of this program will
be coming before the Board of Supervisors within the next few months.
During discussion, Councilman Hosking requested the record
to show that there is a doubt in his mind whether the Grand Jury
has the jurisdiction to make this investigation.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 2952 to 3070 inclusive, in amount of
$70,086.61, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Purchasing Division of the Auditor-
Controllet's office authorized to
sell Surplus Equipment.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, authorization was granted the Purchasing Division of the
Auditor-Controller's office to sell surplus equipment by bid and
auction, as per a list submitted to the Council, excluding certain
items of radio equipment which are to be loaned to Civil Defense
organizations.
Approval of Salary Step Advancements.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the following salary step advancements effective April l,
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1966, were approved:
Geo. H. Hopkins Data Processing Suprvr. C to D
N. R. Howard Fire Captain E lo F
Billy J. Joslin Communications Sgt. C to D
T. F. Marsh Fire Engineer E to F
P. L. Owen Firefighter E to F
"JC" Phillips Sanitation Crevanan I D to E
Irene Robinson Communications Operator D to E
G. F. Stiles Waste Water Tr. P1. Op. I E to F
S. June Theobald Account Clerk II C to D
D. W. Wood Park Maintenanceman C to D
Other Public Statements.
Reverend Julius Brooks, a member of the Community Action
Program Board of Directors, addressed' the Council stating lhat he
would like to offer a rebuttal to some of the statements made at the
time the resolution submitted by Councilman Park was adopted. He
then proceeded to discuss lhe background in connection wilh the
employment of, and salary sel for Mr. Howard Roland, Executive
Director, by the Board of Directors of CAP.
Councilman Park said that some of the statements being made
by Reverend Brooks were without foundation, that these are the type
of charges he has asked the Council to go on record as requesting
the Grand Jury to investigate because they are unspecified, vague
statements.
Councilman Stiern asked to make a point of order. This
type of debate going on between two CAP Board members is the type
of debate that can be heard at a CAP meeting and he does not think
it is the intention of the Council to carry such debates over into
the Council Chambers and he questioned whether this type of debate
should continue in the Council Chambers.
Councilman Hosking commented that the Council will not be
able to continue with its business if a statement cannot be made
without someone coming in later and giving a rebuttal.
Councilman Stiern said this type of discussion was probably
very necessary at a CAP meeting but he did not ~ink they were
appropriate at a Council meeting.
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Mayor Karlen agreed and told Reverend Brooks he appreciated
his desire to correct what he thinks are errors, but the Council has
asked the Grand Jury by resolution to investigate this and he does
not think it is the purpose of the Council to engage in a debate in
the Council Chambers.
Councilman Stiern said that as a Councilman he had asked
Councilman Park two specific questions about CAP which had been
bothering him, and he does not believe it is appropriate to debate
Mr. Park's answers to those questions publicly.
Mayor Karlen said Reverend Brooks brought this up under
public statements, however, he thinks his approach has been one of
debating the issue.
Councilman Doolin said that every time someone gets up
before the Council and makes statements that some Councilman doesn't
like, his right to speak is questioned. He said if a Councilman has
a right to say something up here then he thinks a citizen can come
up and express his opinions.
Councilman Hosking said he would refer Councilman Doolin
to the opinion of the Attorney General's office which was read into
the minutes, that the public has no right whatsoever to address the
Council without the Council giving them permission to do so. He
said he had no objection to listening to any statements that the
public wants to make at Council meetings, but he does object to
debates between members of the Council and the public.
Councilman Doolin replied that he wasn't elected to deny
people freedom of speech regardless of what they had to say.
Councilman Stiern said anyone has the right to express an
opinion before the Council, but he would like to call the attention
of the Council to the fact that the primary purpose of the meeting
is to conduct Council business, that they are not at the meeting
to conduct an open line program, it isn't a gathering at which
people can exchange viewpoints into the middle of the night.
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Mayor Karlen asked Reverend Brooks if he had anything
further to say, and Reverend Brooks said that because the CAP Commii;tee
did not have a staff to process certain work and did not have their
projects ready for government approval,they have lost the sum of
$1,300,000 allocated to Kern County for the anti-poverty program.
Councilman Rucker wanted to know if they didn't have
someone to go to to alleviate these problems. He said the Council can't
do anything to correct it, but Councilman Park had informed them
that through the resolution they could gel the Grand Jury to correct
it. If they have had problems in selecting their personnel, then
certainly they should have somebody to go to to get these things
functioning properly. He said he feels the main purpose for
Reverend Brooks serving on the CAP Committee is to see that they are
carrying out its programs.
Reverend Brooks suggested that the City participate in
some of the programs and take some action to provide 10% of the
cost of a program the same as the County is doing.
Mayor Karlen said at the present time he is looking
into a couple of programs that he is hoping to evaluate and present
to the Council with regard to participation by the City, if it seems:
appropriate. He said the matter was discussed with the Beautification
Committee only this afternoon and they are prepared to sit down
with the City Manager and the Public Works Director to review what
has been presented to them, and then see if there is any feasible
way that the City can participate and what it will cost.
Mr. Melvin Brown, Director of Neighborhood Self-Help
Project, addressed the Council and commented on the resolution
adopted by the Council, stating that in his opinion investigation
is not whal CAP needs, what is needed is a functioning CAP Committe~,,
that they dpnt need delays or investigations, simply a sincere CAP
Committee.
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Councilman Park said it would be derelict of him if he
allowed statements such as lack of sincerity, delay and other things
to be mentioned without asking for specific instances in which these
things have occurred. Thses charges and statements have been band:Led
around with no evidence to support them, people are hammering at
the CAP Committee making charges but he sees no specific instances
of these things occuring or being present. He will admit they do
have problems, but the CAP Committee has not delayed any action,
every program that has come before them has been submitted for funding.
Some of these programs have been lost between here and the regional
office and Washington, some of them have been submitted twice, but
there are no specific charges which can be supported.
Mr. Brown said Kern County was allocated $1,300,000 under
Titlw ~A. As of this day the only two projects to go through Title,
2A are the Neighborhood Self-Help Project, which he directs, and the
Program Development Grant of the Community Action Committee, a very'
small fraction of their allocation. Funds are allocated to a County
on the basis of need and Kern County received a large allocation
because statistical information revealed there were a great number
of poor people in the County. The first year none of the funds were
used and this year only a small amount. If the County cannot
demonstrate a needs for these funds, they will be transferred to areas
that do need the funds and will utilize them. That is why they are
deeply concerned about the impetus of the Community Action Program
Committee. The funding period ends this June.
The Program Development Grant of $78,000 was granted
to do three things (1) To hire a staff (2) To make a study of where
poverty exists in Kern County (3) What kind of programs can be
implemented to eliminate this poverty. The CAP Committee has
not done the things it was under obligation to do, has not
utilized its funds for the purposes they were granted. Programs
have been help up at the regional office because sufficient study
has not been given to the projects submitted.
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Dennis Evans, a worker with the Neighborhood Self-Help
Project, said he did not make the accusation that there were
individuals who were insincere or out of snypathy with the programs
of the CAP Committee, he simply believes because of the badkground
of some of the Committee, they are not prepared to deal with poverty
as it is known today.
Counc~man Stiern remarked he thinks everyone in Kern
County should attend at least one meeting of CAP to appreciate the
problems they are facing. The implementation of this program at
the local level is very complex. He says he thinks one of the
problems of this large, 32 member Committee is a complete lack
of communication.
Councilman Rucker told Reverend Brooks he feels he
should go back to the Board of Supervisors who appointed the
members of the CAP Committee, and ask them to correct the problems
which he states exists. Reverend Brooks reminded Councilman Rucker
that there are two Supervisors on the Board of the Community Action
Program.
After further discussion, Councilman Park said he was
very happy that Reverend Brooks is now on the personnel selection
committee of CAP so that he can assist in getting the staffing done
and he said he was also pleased that they are in agreement to having
the Grand Jury make the investigation.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield~ ~
ATTEST:
'' \ ' of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, March 28, 1966
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. March 28, 1966.
Mayor Karlen called the meeting to order, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the Reverend Robert Slocum
of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
The City Clerk c~led the roll as follows:
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 21, 1966 were
approved as presented.
Resolution supporting application of
the Southern Pacific Company to the
California Public Utilities Commission
to shorten schedules on the San Joaquin
Valley Route to be placed on agenda for
meeting of April 11, 1966.
A communication was read from the Southern Pacific Company
requesting the Council to favorably consider a resolution supporting
an application to the California Public Utilities Commission to shor~;en
schedules for passengers on the San Joaquin Valley Route between
San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Councilman Hosking stated that he thought the Council
should consider passing such a resolution and schedule action in
two weeks, in order to see if there is any public opinion on the
shortened schedules one way or the other. After discussion,
the City Manager was instructed to place this resolution on the
agenda for consideration at meeting of April 11, 1966.
Council Statements.
Mayor Karlen said that he would like to bring to the
attention of the listening public something that had just been
brought to his attention today. One of the local television
stations has been criticized by the Kern County Citizens Council
for purportedly suppressing the truth in its news broadcasts. He
stated it has been his experience and the experience of everyone
Bakersfield, California, March 28, 1966 - Page 2
on the Council that the news media have been vary fair and have gone
out of their way to see that all sides of an issue were presented.
He stated there is very little the Council can do as
people have the right to free speech and to distribute literature,
but as an individual he wishes to express his opinion, that any
group which is creating disharmony in the community, is not doing
something which is in the best interests of the City.
Councilman Rucker said this is an attack directed toward
the negro minority in the community, that this type of thinghad
been protested before the Council several weeks ago, and as one
member of the Council he wants to say that he is not in favor of this
type of literature which is something that will harm the entire
community.
Councilman Doolin said he is in full agreement with the
Mayor on this and seriously thinks the Council should consider
asking the Attorney General of California to investigate the White
Citizens' Council organization. He, therefore, moved thai the City
Attorney be instructed to forward a request to,the Attorney General
to investigate this organization. Councilman Rucker seconded the
motion.
Councilman Hosking said he was curious as to what the
Attorney General can investigate, as he is not sure he has the power
to investigate anything except criminal activity and as such, it has
to be forwarded to the District Attorney of the County first, or
~ossibly to the Senate Un-American Activity Committee.
City Attorney Hoagland was asked to clarify the matter
and stated he had no thoughts on it. However, the Attorney General
would be in Bakersfield on Tuesday to address the Public Affairs
Council. The City Attorney was then requested to discuss this
matter with Attorney General Lynch in Bakersfield and ascertain
Whether his office or some other agency could conduct the
investigation and report back to the Council at next week's meeting.
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Councilman Hosking suggested that while they are at it,
they should ask Senator Stiern whether or not this organization
can be investigated by the Senate House Committee, and all members
o£ the Council agreed.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 3071 to 3132 inclusive, in amount of $22,744.58,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment o£ same.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on appeal by Lesh C. Forrest, to decision
o£ the Board of Zoning Adjustment granting
application of James E. Smith to permit
the construction of a 24-unit apartment
complex on that certain property commonly
known as 701 to 715 "A" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, date of April 18, 1966 was set for hearing before the Council
on appeal by Lesh C. Forrest, 2417 Chester Lane, to decision of the
Board o£ Zoning Adjustment, granting application of James E. Smith
requesting a variance of an R-2 (Two Family Dwelling) Zone to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance of a 24-unit apartment
complex on that certain property commonly known as 701 to 715 "A"
Street.
Approval of Sewer Guarantee and
Bond for Tract 2977.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded
Councilman Park, Sewer Guarantee and Bond for Tract 2977,
No. 1-66,
by
Contract
was approved.
Approval of Sewer Guarantee and
Bond for Tract 2994.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Sewer Guarantee and Bond for Tract 2994, Contract No.
2-66, was approved.
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Acceptance of Work and Mayor authorized
to sign Notice of Completion of Contract
for the Construction of Multi-Purpose
Game Slabs at Saunders Park and at Lowell
Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, the Work was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign
Notice of Completion for Recordation, of Contract for the Constructic, n
of Multi-Purpose Game Slabs at Saunders Park and Lowell Park.
Approval of Plans and Specifications
for the Installation of Traffic Signals
and Street Lighting at Truxtun Avenue
and Eye Streets and at 21st and Eye Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Plans and Specifications for the Installation of Traffic
Signals and Street Lighting at Truxtun Avenue and Eye Street and at 21st
and Eye Streets were approved and authorization was granted to advertise
for bids for same.
Acceptance of request of Ed Leckey
to cancel his contract for the operation
of the concession stand at the California
Avenue Park, effective April 1, 1966.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, request of Ed Leckey to cancel his contract for the operatio. n
of the concession stand at the California Avenue Park, effective
April 1, 1966,
was accepted.
Approval of Contract with Ralph Anderson
for operation of concession stand at
California Avenue Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Park, Contract with Ralph Anderson for operation of concession stand
at California Avenue Park was approved, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same.
Acceptance of Street Right of Way
Deed from San Joaquin Tractor Company,
Inc. for traffic signals at California
and Union Avenues.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Street Right of Way Deed from San Joaquin Tractor Company,
Inc. for location of traffic signals and lighting at California and
Union Avenues, was accepted.
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Public Statements.
Reverend Julius Brooks addressed the Council at this time
expressing strong protests to the distribution of literature- and the
activities of the Kern County Citizens Council, stating that he felt
it was incumbent on the Council to take some action to curb the
activities of this group before it gets out of hand.
He said that threatening telephone calls have been made
to members of the negro community, including his family and himself,
and they expect certain protection of their citizenship and rights
in the community. He told the Council that he plans to appear before
~e Board of Supervisors on Tuesday and ask for an investigation of
the Kern County Citizens Council who are operating in such a manner
as to create hate in the community, and he wants something done by the
Council to prevent any racial tension that would create violence.
Mayor Karlen said any inference that the Council is not
interested is not correct
that an investigation has
Reverend Brooks
because the Council has already indicated
been requested.
said one of the things he is concerned about
is any delay in making this investigation and Councilman Doolin replied
that the Council was not dragging its feet, they have already asked
for an investigation and a report.
Frank Winston suggested that it might be appropriate, rather
than asking a Senate Fact Finding Committee to initiate legislation
to investigate this matter, to forward the information to the chief
law enforcement officer of the Ceqnty with a request that it be forwarded
to the Grand Jury. At the request of Councilman Doolin, he ~estated
his suggestion, that the Council forward a resolution, preferably to
the Board of Supervisors, requesting the Grand Jury to investigate tlhe
activities of the White Citizens Council in this area and to investigate
certain purported threats, with the possibility of prosecution if these
threats can be verified.
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Councilman Doolin said that if ibis resolution would get
some action, he would so move~ and Councilman Rucker seconded the
motion.
Councilman Hosking stated that the Grand Jury has absolutely
no jurisdiction whatsoever to investigate the Citizens Council of
Kern County, it does not have any jurisdiction to investigate crimes.
It has jurisdiction to issue indictments only upon the district
attorney presenting a case to the Grand Jury for that purpose. He
stated that he couldn't vote for the resolution knowning they had no
jurisdiction to do it.
Councilman Stiern asked the City Attorney if he feels that
such an investigation lies within the realm of the Kern County Grand Jury.
Mr. Hoagland said he agreed with Councilman Hosking~ that
he doesn't believe it does. He pointed out also that there was no
resolution prepared for tonight~ and he feels it is improper for the
Council to vole on something that is not prepared. He said i£ the
Council wanted to vote asking the Mayor to write a letter~ rather than
sending a resolution, putting forth these ideas, it would be more
appropriate.
Councilman Doolin and Councilman Rucker then withdrew the
previous motion they had made. Councilman Doolin moved, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, that the Mayor send a letter to the Board of Supervisors
asking them to have the Grand Jury investigate the White Citizens
Council of Kern County.
City Attorney Hogg~aad was asked if it should go to the
Grand Jury and he said he did not like to give legal opinions as to
what the Grand Jury can do or cannot do~ they may have other ideas.
After some discussion, Councilman Stiern stated he
could not understand the intent o£ the original motion, and offered
a substitute motion that the Mayor be instructed to write to the district
attorney calling his attention to the fact that citizens in the community
have been threatened on the telephone and requesting an investigation.
Councilman Hosking seconded this motion.
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Councilman Park said he was not in favor of action for
action's sake. Since the Council is not sure what the appropriate
action is, he feels that the original action was correct when it
was placed in the hands of the City Attorney to discuss it with
the Attorney General to see what the appropriate action would be,
with the Council to meet next week and take whatever action is
called for. He thinks any other action only adds to the confusion.
Councilman Whirremote said Reverend Brooks stated he was going
to appear before the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday and will present
the information to them, so they will be aware of it. He feels that
the Council should go ahead and have the City Attorney talk to the
Attorney General and find out what their course of action should be.
The Council is officially on record at the present time as opposing
this group and it is only necessary now to find out what action to take.
Councilman Hosking said Mr. Whirremote is correct and he
withdrew his second.
Councilwoman Balfanz said she agreed with Mr. Whittemore
also, and believes that the action taken earlier in the evening is
sufficient at this time.
Councilman Rucker said he feels some action
should be taken to show that they are taking an active interest
in this matter.
Councilman Whittemore then suggested that a memo be sent
to the chairman of the Board of Supervisors from the Mayor's office,
outlining the discussion and the action taken at the Council me~i~
tonight. This would just be a memorandum expressing a desire to
see something take place. This action was agreed to by the Council.
Some other members of the negro community addressed the
Council, and Councilman Hosking requested that any further public
statements be limited to ten more minutes, as he felt it had been
explored sufficiently.
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Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Park, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
MAYO~ of tl~e
ATTEST'
and Ex-Of±ricio Clerk of
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California
the