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Bakersfield, California, October 5, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 5, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Julius W. Brooks of Cain Memorial A.M.E. Church, the Mayor.
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, St iern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 28, 1964 were
approved as presented.
Adoption of recommendations contained
in Recreation Committee Report re
charges on gymnastics program at the
Garces High School Gymnasium.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, recommendations made by the Recreation Committee for charges
to be made on the Recreation Department's gymnastics program beginning
October 8, 1964 at the Garces High School Gymnasium, were adopted,
and the report was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Reports of the Council Water
Committee of extracts from Stanford Research
Institute report prepared for the Fair
Water Policy Co-Ordinating Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, extracts from the Stanford Research Institute Report
prepared for the Fair Water Policy Co-Ordinating Council and presented
at the recent Kern County Water Agency Zone of Benefit Hearings, as
prepared for members of the City Council by the Council Water Committee,
were received and ordered placed on file, and the Director of Water
Resources was instructed to make this presentation to the Kern County
Water Agency at its public hearing to be held October 12, 1964.
Bakersfield, California, October 5, 1964 - Page 2
Approval of step salary increase
effective October 1, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, step salary increase for William M. Thompson, Patrolman, from
Step E to F, effective October 1, 1964, was approved.
Approval of Classification specifications
for the position of Waste Water Treatment
Plant Lab Technician and Operator.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Cquncilman
Mossman, classification specifications for the position of Waste ~ter
Treatment Plant Lab Technician and Operator, were approved.
Approval of hiring Chief of Audits at
Step D, Range 29, of the salary schedule.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, approval was given to hiring the Chief of Audits at Step D,
Range 29, of the Salary Schedule.
Approval of Contract between the City of
Bakersfield and the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce providing for the
operation of a Convention Bureau.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, Contract between the City of Bakersfield and the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce providing for the operation of a Convention
Bureau, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Contract between the City of
Bakersfield and the Greater Chamber of
Commerce for the service of advertising and
promoting the industrial development of
the City.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Contract between the City of Bakersfield and the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce providing for the service of advertising
and promoting the industrial development of the City, was approved, and
the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Standard Street Sections.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman.
Marchbanks, Standard Street Sections were approved.
Bakersfield, California, October 5, 1964 - Page 3
Acceptance of Street right of Way Deed
from Sears Roebuck and Company for the west
half of Hughes Lane.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Street Right of Way Deed from Sears Roebuck and Company for
the west half of Hughes
Wible Road along Sears'
Approval
and 1011,
Committee,
of same.
Lane and widening strips on Ming Avenue
shopping center frontage, was accepted.
of request for increase of petty
and
cash imprest fund at Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, request to increase the Civic Auditorium petty cash imprest
fund to $1,000 for the purpose of making change and minor purchases at
the Civic Auditorium, was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 983 to 1058 inclusive, excluding Nos. 991
in amount of $46,736.14, as audited by the Finance Approval
were allowed, and authorization was granted for the payment
Hearing on Weed Abatement District No. 2.
This was the time set for hearing on Weed Abatement District
No. 2, the boundaries of which are California Avenue south to the south
city limits and Union Avenue west to the west City limits. 144 Notices
were mailed to property owners on September 3, 1964, and 108 have complied
and 36 have made no attempt to comply. No protests or objections were
received at this hearing.
Reception of Notice from Kern County
Water Agency that the continued hearing
on the proposed zones of benefit will be
resumed on October 12, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, notice from Kern County Water Agency that continued hearing on
the proposed zones of benefit will be resumed at 10::00 A.M. on
October 12, 1964, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, October 5, 1964 - Page 4
Communication from Bakersfield Police
Benefit Association re fringe benefits
and salary survey, referred to the
Governmental Efficiency Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from the Bakersfield Police Benefit Association
re fringe benefits and salary survey, was referred to the budget hearings
and to the Governmental Efficiency Committee for study.
Request from Bakersfield Art Commission
for additional lighting on exterior of
the Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery
referred to the City Manager for
investigation and recommendation.
A request from the Bakersfield Art Commission for additional
lighting on the exterior of the Cunningham Memorial Gallery, was
referred to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation.
Reception of invitation from National
Municipal League to participate in National
Conference in San Francisco, November 18-21.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, invitation from the National Municipal League to participate
in its National Conference in San Francisco, November 18-21, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Request from Sanuel L. Smier for
vacation of alley in Block 47, Bakersfield,
referred to the Planning Commission for
study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, request from Samuel L. Smier for the vacation of the
east-west alley in Block 47, City of Bakersfield, was referred to the
Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Council rescinds its action of September 8,
1964, re repealing Chapter 3.72 of the Municipal
Code.
After considerable discussion, upon a motion by Councilman
Rucker, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks, the Council rescinded its
action of September 8, 1964 adopting Ordinance No. 1536 New Series
repealing Chapter 3.72 of the Municipal Code entitled Transit Employees
Compensation, said Chapter 3.72 to be reinstated until the situation
is clarified, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, October 5, 1964 - Page 5
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
the Council adjourned at 9:40 P.M. until eight o'clock P.M.
October 19, 1964, to permit members of the Council and city officials
California Cities Conference in
to attend the annual League of
Los Angeles.
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CIT RK and Ex- ic lerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, October 19, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P. M. October 19, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Richard A. Dawson of College Heights Congregational Church,
the Mayor called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Absent:
Councilman Marchbanks
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 5, 1964 were
Mr. Trice J. Harvey,
Stake athletic director of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, addressed the Council requesting
the reinstatement of the adult basketball and softball leagues in the
City's Recreation Program. After discussion, Councilman Doolin moved
that a meeting be held on Friday by the Council Recreation Committee,
representatives of the Bakersfield Athletic Association, the Recreation
Director and the City Manager, the City Manager to arrange the time of
the meeting, in order to iron out the difficulty regarding these leagues.
Reception of report from the Council Water
Committee in connection with the City's
position relative to the formation of a
metropolitan water district.
A report of a Council Water Committee meeting held on
October 7, 1964 with representatives of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber
of Commerce to discuss the City's position relative to the formation of
a metropolitan water district was read, and upon a motion by Councilwoman
Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Whittemore, the report was received and
ordered placed on file.
Council Recreation Committee to hold
meeting with representatives of the
Bakersfield Athletic Association re
Adult Basketball and Softball Leagues.
approved as presented.
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Bakersfield, California, October 19, 1964 - Page 2
Approval of Modification of Contracts
Nos. 79-64 and 80~64'with the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce.
Upon a motion by Councilman St iern, seconded by Councilmarl
Doolin, Modification of Contracts Nos. 79-84 and 80-64 with the
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, was approved, and the Mayor
was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Agreement between the City
of Bakersfield and the Downtown Businessmen's
Association, Inc. acting through their
Revitalization Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz, Agreement with the Downtown Businessmen's Association, Inc.
for the revitalization of the downtown business district, was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 60-64 of tile
Council of the City of Bakersfield calling
for the redemption of Series A Off-Street
Revenue Bonds Nos. A626 to A611, inclusive;
for publication of Notice of Redemption of
said Bonds, and authorizing the Fiscal Agent
to redeem said Bonds.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by CouncilmarL
St iern, Resolution No. 60-64 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
calling for the redemption of Series A Off-Street Revenue Bonds Nos.
A626 to A611, inclusive; for publication of Notice of Redemption of
said Bonds, and authorizing the Fiscal Agent to redeem said Bonds, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
Adoption of Resolution No. 61-64 finding that
certain Weeds growing on property in the City
of Bakersfield constitute a Public Nuisance
and directing the Superintendent of Streets
to destroy said Weeds (District No. l, Phase
~I.)
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 61-64 finding that certain Weeds growing on
property in the City of Bakersfield constitute a Public Nuisance and
Bakersfield, California, October 19, 1964 - Page 3
directing the Superintendent of Streets to destroy said Weeds
(District I, Phase II), was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
Adoption of Resolution No. 62-64 finding
that certain Weeds growing on property in
the City of Bakersfield consitute a Public
Nuisance and directing the Superintendent
of Streets to destroy said Weeds (District
No. 2.)
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman.
Stiern, Resolution No. 62-64 finding that certain Weeds growing on
property in the City of Bakersfield constitute a Public Nuisance and
directing the Superintendent of Streets to destroy said Weeds
(District No. 2), was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
Approval of Contract Change Order to
Jack E. Turman for removing and destroying
Weeds.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Contract Change Order to Jack E. Turman to extend existing
contract for removing and destroying weeds to include the balance of
the Weed Abatement District, at the same unit price, was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 63-64 adopting
and submitting a budget for Expenditure of
Gas Tax Funds.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 63-64 adopting and submitting a budget for
Expenditure of Gas Tax Funds, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent; Councilman Marchbanks
380
Bakersfield, California, October 19, 1964 - Page 4
Approval of Plans and Specifications
for Storage Building at the Police
Pistol Range. ~
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, Plans and Specifications for a Storage Building to
be constructed at the Police Pistol Range were approved, and
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for same.
Approval of Master Street Lighting
Plan for Tract No. 2792.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Master Street Lighting Plan for Tract No. 2792 was approved.
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on request from Nellie Btamham for a change
of zone for that certain property commonly
known as 2203 to 2205 Brundage Lane.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Rucker,
date of November 9, 1964 was fixed for hearing before the Council on
request from Nellie Btamham for a change of zone from an R-1
(Single-Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-2 (Commercial) or more restricted
Zone, for that certain property commonly known as 2203 to 2205
Brundage Lane.
Council authorizes the compromising
of Case No. 33988 - City of Bakersfield
vs. William Franklin Hood and Peter Ward
Todd.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
St iern, the Council authorized the City Attorney to compromise
Municipal Court Case No. 33988, City of Bakersfield, a Municipal
Corporation vs. William Franklin Hood and Peter Ward Todd, property
damage of sprinkler power supply system located in traffic island
48 feet east of intersection of "Q" Street on Truxtun Avenue.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1059 to 1222 inclusive, excluding
No. 1062, in amount of $114,762.45, as audited by the Voucher Apprc.val
Committee, were allowed, and authorization was granted for the payment
of same.
381
Bakersfield, California, October 19, 1964 - Page 5
Reception of communication from Local #844,
IAFF, Bakersfield Fire Department, re Fringe
Benefits for the Miscellaneous Department
employees.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, communication from a committee appointed by the executive board
of Local #844, IAFF, Bakersfield Fire Department, making certain
recommendations in connection with fringe benefits for the Miscellaneous
Department employees, was received and ordered placed on file and
referred to the Governmental Efficiency Conu~ittee.
Reception of communication from International
Conference of Building Officials.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, communication from Internal~onal Conference of Building Officials
expressing appreciation to the City of Bakersfield for permitting
Chief Building Inspector Olsson to attend the 42nd Annual Business
Meeting in Glacier National Park, Montana, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Request of Police Civil Service Commission
granted for waiver of residential requirement
of the Charter on seven persons who have
successfully passed the examination for Police
Patrolman.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, request from the Civil Service Commission for the Bakersfield
Police Department for the waiver of residential requirement on seven
persons who have successfully passed the examination for Police
Patrolman in order to fill the existing vacancies in the Department,
was granted.
Reception of communications from
William M. Rowland and Ray
Wait, expressing appreciation for
Weed Removal in the Westchester Area.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communications from William M. Rowland and Ray Wait, D.C.,
expressing appreciation to the Council and Public Works Department
for the removal and the destroying of the weeds in the Westchester
area, were received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, October 19, 1964 - Page 6
Reception of Invitation to attend Regional
Conference of the California State Chamber
of Commerce.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Doolin, invitation to attend Regional Conference of
the California State Chamber of Commerce to be held at the
Bakersfield Hacienda on Friday, October 30, 1964, was; received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of Notice of Continued Zone of
Benefit Hearings to be held October 2]., 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Notice from the Kern County Water Agency that
the continued hearing on the proposed zones of benefit will be
resumed on October 21, 1964, was received and ordered placed on file.
Date set for hearing before the Council on
appeal by Esther Friends to decision of
the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying
her application for a variance to practice
spiritual readings on that property
commonly known as 1206 E. 9th Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, date of November 16, 1964 was set for hearing before the
Council on appeal by Esther Friends to decision of the Board of
Zoning Adjustment denying her application for a variance of an R-2
(Two-Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the practice of spiritual
readings on that property commonly known as 1206 E. 9th Street.
Reception o£ communication from Dennis M.
Sullivan, attorney, Re Chapter 3.72 of the
Municipal Code.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin~ seconded by Councilman
Rucker, communication from Dennis M. Sullivan, Attorney for Western
States Transportation Services and Allied Workers, requesting the
Council to postpone further action on Chapter 3.72, which deals
with seniority rights, until the Transit System employees have had
the opportunity to present their views concerning the principle of
seniority to the Transit Authority Commission, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, October 19, 1964 - Page 7
Date set for hearing on appeal of G.C. Parker
to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
granting variance to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a drug store on
that property commonly known as 3807 through
3831 Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, date of November 16, 1964 was set for hearing before the
Council on appeal by G. C. Parker to decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment approving application by Lee J. Richards and Gordon H. Tohm
requesting a variance of a C-O-D (Professional Office - Architectural
Design) Zone to permit the construction, operation and maintenance of
on that property commonly known as 3807 through 3831
a drug store
Union Avenue.
Adoption of Resolution No. 64-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering
the vacation of a portion of Columbus Street
in the City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on intention of the
Council to order the vacation of a portion of Columbus Street, City
of Bakersfield, California, under Resolution of Intention No. 798,
the City Clerk read communications from Mr. Dominick Corsaro and
Mr. Hugh Curran requesting to go on record as opposing the abandonment
of a portion of Columbus Street west of Oswell Street.
Mr. Bergen, Director of Public Works, stated that he had
discussed the matter with Mr. Curran and was under the impression that
his objection had been withdrawn.
There being no further objections to the vacation, upon a
motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
Resolution No. 64-64 ordering the vacation,
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
was adopted by the following
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
None
Councilman Marchbanks
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council[,
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
Council of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
Calif.
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Bakersfield, California, Oetober 26, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 26, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Donald Swain, the Mayor called the meeting to order and
asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer, Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 1964 were
approved as presented.
Report from Director of Water Resources re
Zone of Benefit Hearings before the Kern
County Water Agency.
Director of Water Resources William Horsley reported
to the Council that Thursday, October 22, 1964, the last session
for introducing evidence on the zones of benefit was held by the
Kern County Water Agency. At the close of the last hearing, three
of the directors were appointed to a special committee for the purpose
of making recommendations to the Agency on the action to be taken
on the zones of benefit. This special committee is due to report
to the Agency on November 17, 1964, however, if they are not ready
to report, a later date will be selected.
Mr. Horsley stated that the directors of the Water Agency'
have requested their consultants to analyze a "Pay as You Go" tax
program, which would provide only for the taxing and collecting
of the taxes as needed year by year, rather than assessing in
advance of the need.
Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1964 - Page 2
Reception of Council Recreation
Committee Report relative to
basketball and softball league
teams for the adult sports program.
Councilman Doolin, chairman of the Council Recreation
Committee, reported on a meeting held with an informal sports committee
of managers of basketball and softball league teams for the adult
sports program. At this meeting the Direction of Recreation and the
City Manager submitted a proposal for the adult program which calls
for each team in the league to pay one-half the cost and one-half
for the scorer in each game. The total cost of the program would
amount to $3,670.00, less the anticipated entry fees and revenue,
which would bring the total city share to approximately $1,492.50.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the report was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of recommendations contained in
report of the Council Recreation Committee
relative to basketball and softball league
teams for the adult sports program.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the recommendations contained in the report of the Council
Recreation Committee relative to basketball and softball league
teams for the adult sports program, were adopted.
Request of Civil Service Board for the
Miscellaneous Departments for waiving of
residential requirements of the Charter
for the classification of Waste Water
Treatment Plant Lab Technician and Operator,
granted.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, communication from the Civil Service Board for the
Miscellaneous Departments, requesting the waiving of the residential
requirements of the charter for the classification of Waste Water
Treatment Plant Lab Technician and Operator, was received and ordered
placed on file, and the request was granted.
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Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1964 - Page 3
Action deferred on proposed Ordinance
amending Section 3.68.110 (Pay Ranges and
Rates) and Section 3.68.110 (Employees
Classification) of the Municipal Code of
the City of Bakersfield.
The Mayor announced that action on the proposed ordinance
amending Section 3.68.110 (Pay Ranges and Rates) and Section 3.68.110
(Employee Classification) of the Muncipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield, would be deferred until such time as it is placed on the
Agenda by the Governmental Efficiency Committee.
Approval of Step Salary increases,
effective November 1, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, the following step salary increases were approved,
effective November l, 1964:
R. D. Barget Firefighter Step C to D
Jackie Campbell Secretary Step C to D
Orvel M. Langston Mechanic I Step E to F
J. D. Minton Firefighter Step C to D
Sandra L. Morris Clerk-Steno II Step C to D
Julie Pettint Clerk-Typist II Step E to F
Richard R. Russell Asst. Rec. Director Step D to E
D. B. Watson Firefighter Step E to F
Adoption of Resolution No. 65-64 of
Intention of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield to grant Franchise to Use,
or to Lay and Use, Water Pipes and
Appurtenances in the Public Streets of
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 65-64 of Intention of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield to grant a Franchise to Use~ or to Lay and Use, Water
Pipes and Appurtenances in the Public Streets of the City of Bakersfield,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin~ Marchbanks, Mossman~ Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
It was requested that a copy of the proposed Ordinance
granting this Franchise to the California Water Service Company be
furnished to each member of the Council for study.
Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1964 - Page 4
Adoption of Resolution No. 66-64 of
Intention of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield to consider the granting of
a Franchise to construct and use poles,
wires, cables, conduit and appurtenances,
under, along or upon any or all public
streets within the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 66-64 of Intention of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield to consider the granting of a franchise to construct
and use poles, wires, cables, conduit and appurtenances, under, along
or upon any or all public streets within the City of Bakersfield,
and fixing November 17, 1964 for hearing on the matter before the
Council, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes:
Absent:
None
None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1223 to 1291 inclusive, in amount
of $77,734.97, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Communication from J. M. Hood regarding
use of smaller buses by the transit system
referred to the Transit Authority Commission
for report.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by CouncilmarL
Rucker, communication from J. M. Hood relative to the use of smallel.
buses by the transit system in order to cut down expenses, was
referred to the Transit Authority Commission for study and report
back to the Council.
Reception of communication from the Housing
Authority of the County of Kern transmitting
check in lieu of taxes upon Housing Projects.
~pon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from the Housing Authority of the County of
Kern transmitting check in amount of $3,322.34 covering in lieu taxes
for two housing projects, was received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1964 - Page 5
Council goes on record as opposing
application by the Southern Pacific and
Santa Fe Railroads to discontinue certain
passenger train service through Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the Council requested that a letter be sent to the Public
Utilities Commission expressing its opposition to the application by
the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads to discontinue certain
passenger train service through the City of Bakersfield.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to be
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks~
Balfanz, the Council adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
MAYOR/~oof the '/ '1 '
considered by this
seconded by Councilwoman
ATTEST:
C and ~x-~ffx rk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield~ California.
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Bakersfield, California, November 2, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 2, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend T. A. Litov of St. Mark's Methodist Church, the Mayor called
the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present:
Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 26,
approved as presented.
City Manager authorized to have property
at the southwest corner of "H" and Palm
Streets appraised.
Rucker,
1964 were
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
the City Manager was authorized to obtain an appraisal for
property at the southwest corner of "H" and Palm Street,
same for the maximum amount above the minimum value.
City Manager requested to furnish the
Council with an inventory of all properties
owned by the City of Bakersfield which are
not in use.
and to sell
Approval of step salary increases,
effective November 1, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the following step salary increases, were approved, effective
November 1, 1964:
James BrazeItoh
Michael M. Coday
Edward L. Harlander
A. H. Porter
Kenneth R. Rhodes
Jimmy A. Steen
Patrolman
Patrolman
Patrolman
Mechanic II
Motor Patrolman
Patrolman
Step C to D
Step C to D
Step C to D
Step E to F
Step E to F
Step C to D
are not in use.
an inventory of all properties owned by the City of Bakersfield which
Marchbanks, the City Manager was requested to furnish the Council with
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
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Authorization granted to remove potted
palm trees in the central business
district.
In accordance with request of the Downtown Business
Association, upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, authorization was granted to remove the potted
palm trees in the central business district. The Director of Public
Works was authorized to select the locations for the transplanting of
these trees.
City Clerk authorized to notify applicants
for CATV franchise in Bakersfield of
requirement to deposit Five Hundred Dollars
as a guarantee of good faith.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, application from George Brownstein and William C. Rubinstein,
partners, for a CATV franchise for Bakersfield was received, and the
City Clerk was instructed to inform these gentlemen that before any
action will be taken in 30 days on their application, or before
they may submit a sealed bid for a franchise to the Council, it is
necessary for them to forward a deposit of Five Hundred Dollars to
the City of Bakersfield as a guarantee of their good faith.
Authorization granted to establish
Change Fund to be used by the City
Treasurer.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, authorization was granted to establish a $3,000.00 revolving
fund in the City Treasurer's office to be used for the purposes of
making change and cash disbursements necessary to the conduct of
City business.
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed
from Central Baptist Church of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, ~conded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Street Right of Way Deed from the Central Baptist
Church of Bakersfield for 25 feet adjacent to their property on the
west side of South "H" Street located between Brundage Lane and
Terrace Way, was accepted.
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Bakersf~ld, California, November 2, 1964 - Page 3
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1292 to 1360 inclusive, with exception of
No. 1350, in amount of $13,816.89, as audited by the Finance Approval
Committee, were allowed, and authorization was granted for payment
of same.
Reception of invitation from Interstate
Restaurant Supply Company to attend Food
and Equipment Show.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Counci~Lman
Mossman, invitation from the Interstate Restaurant Supply Company to
attend food and equipment show on November 7, 1964, was received
and ordered placed on file.
City Clerk instructed to send letter
to Public Utilities Commission expressing
opposition of the Council to discontinuance
of railroad services to Bakersfield and other
points in the San Joaquin Valley.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
St iern, the City Clerk was instructed to send a letter to the Public
Utilities Commission expressing the opposition of the Council to the
discontinuance of railroad services to Bakersfield and other points
in the San Joaquin Valley.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Stiern,
the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
MAYOR of the 'Oily of
Bake rs fie ld.
ATTE ST:
CiTY (.q~_~K and Ex~Officfo Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 9, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Arthur Boners of the First Congregational Church~ the Mayor
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of November. 2, 1964 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Lewis ¥. Christensen
for construction of Storage Building at
Police Pistoal Range.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker~ low bid of Lewis V. Christensen in amount of $4,681.00, for
construction of storage building at the Police Pistol Range was
accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract.
Approval of Supplemental Budget Appropriation
to provide for services to destroy and remove
weeds on vacant lots.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, Supplemental Budget ApprOpriation in the amount of $12,320.00,
to provide for services to destroy and remove weeds on vacant lots
on October 19,
from property
authorized under Change Order No.
1964, was approved.
owners.
i and approved by the City Council
The entire cost is to be recovered
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
construction of reinforced concrete box
culverts at White Lane and Kern Island
Canal and at Ming Avenue and Stine Canal.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, Plans and Specifications for construction of
reinforced concrete box culverts at White Lane and Kern Island Canal
and Ming Avenue and Stine Canal were approved, and authorization was
granted to advertise for bids for same.
Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1964 - Page 2
Approval of Supplemental Budget
Appropriation to provide materials and
supplies for developing multi-purpose
drainage sump to serve Tract 2769.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Supplemental Budget Appropriation in amount of $3,000.00,
to provide materials and supplies for developing multi-purpose drainage
sump in the SE 1/4 of Section 18, T. 30 S., R. 28 E., was approved.
Monies have been collected from Subdividers for this work and were
deposited in the General Fund.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request by John W. Shipman for a change
of zone for that certain property in the
City of Bakersfield commonly known as 2901
through 3101 Agate Street.
At its public hearing on request by John W. Shipman
for a change of zone from an R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) Zone to an
R-2 (Two-Family Dwelling) Zone for that certain property in the City
of Bakersfield commonly known as 2901 through 3101 Agate Street, the
Planning Commission moved that a recommendation be made to the Council
to deny said request. Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded
by Councilman Mossman, date of November 30, 1964 was set for hearing on
the matter before the Council.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request by Parkdale Development Company
for a change of zone for that property
located east of Akers Road, north of Tract
#2868, west of Real Road and 264 feet south
of Ming Avenue.
The Parkdale Development Company made a request for a change
of zone from an R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-2 (Commercial)
zone on 5.265 acres, and to an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone
on 10.147 acres of that certain property located east of Akers Road, north
of Tract #2868, west of Real Road and 284 feet south of Ming Avenue.
The Planning Commission, at its public hearing on the request, moved.
that a recommendation be made to the City Council to zone the 5.265
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Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1964 - Page 3
acres as C-2-D (Commercial - Architectural Design) Zone, and to zone
the 10.147 acres of this property to an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling) Zone. Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
Councilman Marchbanks, date of November 23, 1964 was set for hearing
on the matter before the Council.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request of Ross H. Boyd for a zone change
for that certain property in the City of
Bakersfield commonly known as 1706 to 1728
California Avenue.
Mr. Ross H. Boyd made a request for a change of zone from
an R-4 (Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-2 (Co~nercial) Zone,
(request amended to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone by letter submitted
October 26, 1964) for that certain property in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 1706 to 1728 California Avenue. At the conclusion
of its public hearing, the Planning Commission moved that a recommendation
be made to the Council to deny request for a change of zone from
an R-4 (Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial),
Zone, and recommended approval of a change of zone from an R-1 (Multiple
Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-0 (Professional Office) or more restrictiw
zone, for this property. Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks,
seconded by Councilman Rucker, date of November 30, 1964 was set for
hearing on this matter before the Council.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1361 to 1425 inclusive, in amount of
$52,554.98, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed,
and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Wrecked Police Car No. 51 declared
surplus and authorization granted to
replace same.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Police Car No. 51, which was totally wrecked, was declared
surplus property to be sold, and authorization was granted for the
replacement of same.
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Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1964 - Page 4
Reception of communication from Mr.
Ward Fulcher, Temporary Chairman,
Bakersfield Chapter, United Nations
Association.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Doolin, communication from Mr. Ward Fulcher, Temporary
Chairman, Bakersfield Chapter, United Nations Association, which was
read in its entirety, was received and ordered placed on file.
Communication from the Art Commission re
Conference of Civic Art Commission and
Authorities, referred to the Bakersfield
Art Association.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Marchbanks, communication from The Art Commission of San
Francisco, California, regarding the first Annual Western States
Conference of Civic Art Commissions
San Francisco on December 2-4, 1964,
Art Association.
and Authovities, to be held in
was referred to the Bakersfield
Communication from Robert A. Fisher
to Japan Air Lines re practice approaches
to Meadows Field, referred to the Board
of Supervisors.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman,
Marchbanks, copy of communication from Robert
Street, to Japan Air Lines, San Francisco, California,
practice approaches to Meadows Field November 1 and 8,
referred to the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
seconded by Councilman
A. Fisher, 25 Miner
concerning
1964, was
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1540 New Series
amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield by changing
the Land Use Zoning of those certain
properties in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 2203-2205 Brundage Lane.
This being the time set for hearing on request by Nellie
Btamham for a change of zone from an R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) Zone
to a C-2 (Commercial) or more restrictive zone, for that certain
property commonly known as 2203 to 2205 Brundage Lane, the City Clerk
read the Resolution of Findings of Fact of the Planning Commission,
and reported that no protests had been received in her office.
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Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1964 - Page 5
No further protests being received, upon a motion by
Councilman Bucker, seconded by Councilman St iern, Ordinance No. 1540
New Series amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code changing the zoning
of this property, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Bucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1541 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield granting to
the California Water Service Company, a
California Corporation, the right, privilege
and franchise to use, or to lay and use,
pipes, ditches, flumes, conduits and
appurtenances, for the purpose of
transmitting and distributing water for any
and all purposes under, along, across or
upon the public streets, ways, alleys and
places, as the same now or may hereafter
exist, within said City.
This being the time set for hearing protests to the granting
of a 50 year franchise to the California Water Service Company, a
California Corporation, all interested persons present were given the
opportunity to be heard. Following a discussion between Mr. J. Wade, Jr.,
vice-president of the California Water Service Company, and members of
the Council, the City Clerk opened the sealed bid from the Water Service
Company offering to pay the sum of $100, plus an agreement to pay the
City of Bakersfield, if the franchise requested in its application is
granted, during the life of said franchise, 2% of the gross annual
receipts of the California Water Service Company arising from the use,
operation or possession of said franchise, provided, however, that such
payment will in no event be less than a sum equivalent to 1% of the
gross annual receipts derived by the California Water Service Company
from the sale of water within the limits of said City, and provided
further, that the first such payment to be made will be based upon
gross receipts derived by the undersigned in the fractional year
following the granting of said franchise.
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Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1964 - Page 6
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, the bid was accepted, and Ordinance No. 1541
New Series of the City of Bakersfield, granting to the California
Water Service Company, a California Corporation, the right, privilege
and franchise to use, or to lay and use, pipes, ditches, flumes,
and conduits, and appurtenances for the purpose of transmitting and
distributing water for any
or upon the public streets,
now or may hereafter exist,
following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz,
Ayes:
Stiern,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Whittemore
Adjournment.
Council,
Councilman Whittemore,
9:30 P.M.
and all purposes under, along, across
ways, alleys and places, as the same
within said City, was adopted by the
Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
There being no further business to come before this
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
the Council adjourned its meetings at
MAYOR~f the City of Bakersfield.
ATTEST:
ClTY~LERK and ExL6fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California~ November 16, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 16, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend O. B. Robertson of the First Southern Baptist Church, the
Mayor called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 9, 1964 were
approved as presented.
Mayor Winer announced that pursuant to request of Mr. G. C.
Parker, hearing which was scheduled to be held this evening on his
appeal to the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment granting the
request of Lee J. Richards, M.D. and Gordon L. Tohm, M. D., for a variance
of zoning to permit the construction, operation and maintenance of a drug
store on that certain property in the City of Bakersfield commonly known
as 3807 - 3831 Union Avenue, would be continued for one week.
City Manager instructed to sign a demand
letter to the prime contractor and other
people involved in supplying the lighting
dimmer equipment at the Civic Auditorium
and also to sign the necessary complaint
to place the matter on file in Superior
Court.
In accordance with recommendation of Assistant City Attorney
Ray Clayton, upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Counci~Lwoman
Balfanz, the City Manager was instructed to sign a demand letter on
behalf of the City of Bakersfield, to the prime contractor and to tile
other people involved in supplying the lighting dimmer equipment at
the Civic Auditorium, demanding that they either correct the deficiency
in this equipment or compensate the City in money damages. The City
Manager was also instructed to sign the necessary complaint to file an
action in the Superior Court in order to protect the interests of the City.
Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1964 - Page 2
Adoption of Report of the Council Water
Committee answering Resolution 43 of
the Kern County Water Agency.
The Council Water Committee held a meeting on November 10,
1964, at which time a program was adopted stating its official posi:~ion
in answer to Resolution 43 of the Kern County Water Agency, which
requested the Bakersfield City Council to officially advise the Agency
of its position concerning the Bakersfield water problems and the
handling of the 100,000 acre foot annual allocation of water from the
State Project. Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, the Report was adopted by the Council.
Councilman St iern commented that he thinks the City staff
should be authorized immediately to write to the private water
purveyors to ascertain their immediate needs as f~r as supplemental
water is concerned. If they have an urgent need at the present time,
perhaps there is a need for the formation of a District, if not, no
District is needed. He stated that the City should know whether or
not they have a need for FeatherRiver Water and if they do, how much
and when they will need it.
Councilman Doolin said that after the needs of the water
purveyors are learned, that representatives from the City should sit
down to discuss the matter with the Citizen's Committee which is
advocating a Greater Bakersfield Metropolitan Water District, and
from the conclusions of the Water companies and talks with the Citim:en's
Committee, perhaps an agreement can be reached which will suit everyone,
as there is a great difference of opinion at the present time.
Councilman Marchbanks said he would like to go one step
further and find out what they are willing to pay for the water. How
much they are willing to contract for and at what price.
Councilman Stiern stated that the only way to find out is to
write to them now and he feels the Council deserves an. answer. In
fact he feels the whole Greater Bakersfield area deserves an answer,
if a District is being contemplated.
Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1964 - Page 3
Water Director Hotsely authorized to
direct letters to the various water
purveyors and to answer the Kern
County Water Agency regarding the Council's
official position on Bakersfield water
problems.
Water Director Horsley read a draft of a letter to the Council
that he had prepared to send to the Greater Bakersfield water purveyors
water
requesting a reply as to how much/they will need and what they
are willing to pay for their requirements. With this letter will be
sent a copy of the Council Water Committee's Report in reply to Kern
County Water Agency's Resolution 43. Upon a motion by Councilman
Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Stiern, the letter was approved
and Mr. Horsley was authorized to send it to the water purveyors and to
reply to the Kern County Water Agency.
Reception of Report of Recreation Committee
of meeting with representatives of the Board
of Supervisors, Kern County Joint Union High
School District and the Bakersfield City
School District.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Report of a meeting of the Recreation Committee held on
November 16, 1964, with representatives of the Board of Supervisors,
Kern County Joint Union High School District and the Bakersfield City
School District to evaluate the current recreation program now in
operation in the metropolitan Bakersfield area, was received and
approved.
Reception of Parking Committee Report
of meeting to consider a proposal from
Sill Properties to lease property for
Parking lot.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Report of the Parking Committee of a meeting held November 10,
1964, recommending the acceptance of a proposal from Mr. Sill for
the leasing of the property located at the 1600 Block of 18th Street
to be used as an automobile parking lot, was received and adopted.
4
Bakersfield,
California,
November 16,
1964 - Page
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Lease Agreement with Sill Properties
for property to be used as automobile
parking lot.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Lease Agreement
with Sill Properties for property located at the 1600 Block of 18th
Street to be used for automobile parking purposes, and the Nayor was
authorized to execute same.
Approval of Agreement with East Bakersfield
Progressive Club for Holiday Decorations.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Agreement with the East Bakers£ield Progressive Club for
decorating the streets of the business section of East Bakersfield was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Agreement with Downtown Business
Association for Holiday Decorations.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Agreement with the Dewtown Business Association for decorating
the streets of the downtown business section was approved, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
City Attorney instructed to prepare amendment
to Resolution No. 88-63 for change in rental
schedule for the Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to
88-63 for change in rental schedule for the Civic
Resolution No.
Auditorium.
Balfanz,
Section 9 and 12 of
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to Civic Auditorium Ordinance
No. 1313 New Series.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare amendments to
the Civic Auditorium Ordinance No. 1313 New Ser~es.
Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1964 - Page 5
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to Resolution No. 25-63-
Box Office Rental and Hours.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment
to Resolution No. 25-63 - Box Office Rental and Hours at the Civic
Auditorium.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1426 to 1475 inclusive, in amount of
$12,525.87, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allc,wed,
and authorization was granted for the payment of same.
Acceptance of Deed from Eleanor D.
Cortopassi et al, for Park Property
in the southwest area.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Deed from Eleanor D. Cortopassi et al, for Park property
in the southwest area, was accepted.
Appointment of Mrs. Gabriel Solomon as
Member of the Inter-Group Relations Board.
At this time Councilman Doolin appointed Mrs. Gabriel Solomon
as a member of the Inter-Group Relations Board to fill the vacancy
which was created due to Mr. Melvin Brown moving Outside the city limits.
Reception of Notice from Kern County
Water Agency of Adjourned Special Meeting
to be held November 17, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Notice from Kern County Water Agency of Adjourned Special Meeting
to be held November 17, 1964, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of invitation from Dr. Alex
S. Robertson, president South San Joaquin
Division League of California Cities to
attend meeting in Madera on November 20,
1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, invitation from Dr. Alex S. Robertson, president South San
Joaquin Division League of California Cities, to attend meeting to be
held in Madera on November 20, 1964, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Bakersfield,
California,
November 16, 1964 - Page
Reception of letter of appreciation
from Mr. Les Carpenter, Coordinator
of Teen-Age Government Day.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, letter of appreciation from Mr. Les Carpenter, Coordinator
of Teen-Age Government Day program, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Request from Mrs. Hilda Nuttral for
refund covering sewer rental paid to
the City referred to the Director of
Public Works.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, request from Mrs. Hilda Nuttall for refund of portion of
sewer rental paid to the City on property located at 2319 Brundage Lane,
was referred to the Director of Public Works for handling.
Reception of invitation from Women's
Club of Bakersfield to attend New
Citizen's Tea to be held November 18,
1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilmall
Stiern, invitation from Women's Club to attend New Citizen's Tea
for newly naturalized citizens to be held at the Courthouse on
November 18, 1964, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 181
granting variance of the Land Use Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Bakersfield
affecting that certain property as hereinafter
described and zoned as an R-2 (Two-Family
Dwelling) Zone to permit the practice of
Spiritual Readings on that certain property
commonly known as 1206 - 9th Street.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of Esther
Friends to the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
denying her request for a variance of zoning from an R-2 (Two
Family Dwelling) Zone to permit what the applicant. alleges to be
the practice of mediumship or spiritual readings on that certain
property in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 1206 East
9th Street, all interested persons present were given an apportunity
to be heard. The City Clerk reported that this hearing had been duly
Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1964 - Page 7
advertised and no protests had been received in her office. No
protests being received, and after a general discussion by the Council
upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
Zoning Ordinance No. 181 granting the variance was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Rucker,
Councilmen Marchbanks, Mossman
None
Doolin,
Stiern, Whittemore
Request fromDiane Bates, general chairman
of Cross Town Clean Campus Contest, granted.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
request from Diane Bates, General Chairman of "Cross Town Clean
Campus Contest" for an award to be presented by the Council to winner
of the Contest at Council meeting of November 23, 1964, was granted.
Mayor instructed to appoint a Citizen's
Committee to check into City ordinances
and policies and make recommendations for
either modification or change.
Councilman Doolin read a prepared statement advising the Council
that the serious economic situation confronting the City is something
that the City Council should be making every effort to solve. Be has
heard that there may be city ordinances or policies that may be hindering
the entry of new commercial or industrial investment. He then made a
motion, which was seconded by Councilman WhAtremote, that the Mayor be
instructed to appoint a Citizen's Committee to check into the present
City ordinances and policies and make recommendations to the Council for
modification of the present set up, if they are in need of change, or
the adoption of new policies and ordinances, if that would be helpful.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Mayor Winer stated that he would prefer to have incoming
Mayor Karlen appoint this Committee, which Councilman Doolin suggeste~
to be made up of people from the Building Trades Council, the Building
Contractors Association, the Bakersfield Builders' Exchange, the Realty
Board, and the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce.
Bakersfield,
California,
November 16,
1964 - Page 8
Councilman Stiern called the attention of the Council to
the necessity of taking some action in the immediate future, if it
is the intention of the Council to place the Civil Service amendment
as proposed by the Charter Revision Committee, on the ballot at the
March 2, 1965 election to be held for the office of Councilman and
Member of the Board of Education.
Mayor Winer requested to send letter
of appreciation to group of young men
for cleaning the weeds from vacant lots
in the Westchester area.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
St iern, Mayor Winer was requested to send a letter of appreciation from
the Council to the group of young men who voluntarily cleaned debris
and tumbleweeds from vacant lots in the Westchester area.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Articles of Incorporation for Association
of Kern County Cities.
Upon a motion by Councilman St iern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare Articles of
Incorporation for the Association of Kern County Cities.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:10 P.M.
MAY Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
C~IT%~L~'~-a~'d~Ex ~Off- ic~rk ~f the
of th4 City of Bakersfield, California.
Council
Bakersfield, California, November 17, 1964
Minutes of a special meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 17, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by
Councilman Del Rucker,
for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
The Mayor announced to an overflow audience that this
was the time set for public hearing before the Council of the City
of Bakersfield to consider the application of Trans-Video Corporation
for the granting of a community antenna television system in
Bakersfield.
The City Clerk read a letter submitted by Trans-Video
Corporation in which they stated that their proposed cable television
system would not duplicate any network television program that is
simultaneously being carried by a Bakersfield station, that they make
this proposal to fully cooperate with the local television stations
and still bring a new and vital industry to Bakersfield.
The Council decided that all communications received would
be read at this hearing and the Mayor and City Clerk first read the
communications favoring the granting of the franchise, which were
as follows:
William S. Campbell
David Adams
Duane M. Belcher
George R. Johnston
Oliver Unruh
R. H. Hodges, Jr.
the Mayor called the meeting to order and asked
3112 Hollins Street
2716 Valencia Drive
1811 Baker Street
131A Street
2601 Silver Drive
3916 Erin Court
A petition containing the names of 186 persons residing
both in the City and the County requesting the City Council to grant
in the public interest a franchise for establishing Cable TV service
in this area, was filed with the Council.
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Bakersfield,
California,
November 17,
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Lengthy communications were read from Mr. Kenneth R. Croes,
Station Manager for KERO-TV, Mr. Lincoln Deller, President of KLYD-TV
and Mr. Butt I. Harris, President of KBAK-TV, opposing the granting
of the CATV franchise and stating their reasons for doing so.
The Mayor and City Clerk then read all communications
received commending and supporting the local TV stations, and the
co~mlunications received opposing the granting of the franchise and
requesting the Council to deny the application, as follows:
Downtown Business Association
Kern County Safety Council
Edward Simonsen, President, Bakersfield College
Robert W. Boovee, Public Relations Advertising
Kern County Medical Society
C. H. "Cy" Allen, Secretary Manager, Kern County Fair
Stanley A. Newman, Coroner and Public Administrator
Elmer F. Karpe, Inc. by Bob Karpe
Homer T. McInerney, Public Accounting
Joseph M. Sales, President, Greenfield State Bank
Allen Cannon, Director of Instruction, Kern County Joint Union High
School and Kern County Joint Junior College Districts
Harry E. Blair, Superintendent of Schools
Richard Stricklen, Sales Manager, Rambler City
Mrs. Letha Green, President, League of Women Voters of Bakersfield
H. B. Stewart, M.D., President, Kern County Branch, Amercian Cancel'
Society
W. C. Myers, Manager, Sears, Roebuck and Company
Jack Davenport
Ernest C. Hunter, Superintendent of Bakersfield City School District
Paramount Savings & Loan Association
Grey Jacobus, General Sales Manager, Urner's Chrysler-Plymouth
George Barton, General Manager, Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Commerce
LeRoy F. Galyen, Sheriff, County of Kern
William Paynter, Chairman Board of Director, Children's Home
Society of California
Bill Brown, Owner, Bill and Garry's Used Cars
Harold Meek, Vice-President and General Manager, Leo Meek Leasing
Leo Meek Automobiles
Owen N. Dailey Advertising
Kern County Farm Bureau
Kit Nelson, District Attorney
Bob Love Advertising
Clint Douglas, President, Kern County Used Car Dealers Association
John Gregg, President, Bakersfield Junior Chamber of Commerce
Also filed with the Council were petitions containing the
signatures of 257 persons expressing opposition to the granting of
the franchise for CATV in the City of Bakersfield.
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Bakersfield, California, November 17, 1964 - Page 3
Reception of all communications read
at this hearing.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, all communications read at this hearing were received and
ordered placed on file.
At this time the supporters of CATV were given the opporl;unity
to be heard. Mr. Lee Druckman, president, and Mr. Henry R. Goldstein,
vice-president, of Trans-Video Corporation, were permitted to speak,
and outlined their proposed installation if the franchise is granted.
They also filed several exhibits with the Council. All the proponents
of CATV in the audience were given plenty of time to submit their
arguments to the Council.
Attorney Dominic Blanco, representing Bakersfield's three
television stations, made his presentation and filed a great many
exhibits with the Council. Mr. Croes of KERO, Mr. l~11er of KLYD
and Mr. Butt I. Harris of KBAK, all vigorously opposed the granting
of a franchise to Trans-Video Corporation, insisting that to do so
would endanger their existence.
Both proponents and opponents were given the privilege
of offering rebuttal to the statements made.
After several hours of public testimony, upon a motion by
Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, the public
hearing was declared closed, with no further arguments to be accepted
from the public on this issue.
The Council announced that it would review the arguments
and testimony and the exhibits presented, and upon a motion by
Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the hearing was continued
until the regular Council meeting of November 30, 1964, at which time
a decision will be given.
The Council then adjourned~its meeting at l:00 A.M.
MAYOR ~ ~ o~
~ -' ' ld, Cali-~.
Bakersfie
ATTE ST:
CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Council
Bakersfield, California, November 23, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 23, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Charles Bethell of the First Southern Baptist Church, the
Mayor called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes. of the Regular meeting of November 16, 1964 and
the special meeting of November 17, 1964, were approved as presented.
Presentation of trophy to East Bakersfield
High School.
At this time Mayor Winer advised that the gold trash container
to be awarded to the winner of the Cross Town Clean Campus Contest ]had
been awarded to East Bakersfield High School as Bakersfield High School
yielded the prize when the contest was declared a draw.
Acceptance of bid of Toledo Scale Division
to furnish and install thirty ton Motor
Truck Scale at Sanitary Landfill.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, bid of Toledo Scale Division to furnish and install thirty ton
motor truck scale at the Sanitary Landfill for a total sum of $5,731.44,
was accepted and all other bids were rejected. Councilman Stiern
voted in the negative on this motioa.
Acceptance of bid of Field and Smith for
construction of reinforced Box Culverts at
White Lane and Kern Island Canal and Ming
Avenue and Stine Canal.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, ~conded by Councilman
Doolin, bid of Field and Smith for construction of reinforced Box Culverts
at White Lane and Kern Island Canal and Ming Avenue and Stine Canal for
a total sum of $30,498.00 was accepted, all other bids were rejected,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Bakersfield, California, November 23, 1964 - Page 2
City Manager authorized to join with County
of Kern and other cities in the San Joaquin
Valley to hire common counsel for representation
at hearing before the CAB on UAL application.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, the City Manager was authorized to join with the County of Kern
and other cities in the San Joaquin Valley to hire a common counsel to
represent them in Washington, D.C., in the matter of application by
the United Air Lines to the Civil Aeronautics Board for permission to
discontinue certain services to the cities in the San Joaquin Valley.
City Manager Noland stated that this would be a sixty-forty basis,
with the City's share amounting to $2,000.00. Cities participating
in this action are Bakersfield, Visalia, Merced, Modesto and Stockton.
Authorization granted to declare portion of
Municipal Farm as surplus for recreational
purposes only, and administrative staff
instructed to arrange for the~purchase of new
lands to be incorporated in the Municipal Farm.
Councilman Doolin, chairman of the Recreation Committee,
reported on a meeting of the Committee held on November 23, 1964, to
review a previous proposal concerning the utilization of a portion of
the Municipal Farm. Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Whirremote, the report was received and authorization was
granted to declare 30 acres of the present farm land as surplus for
recreational purposes only, and the Admin~trative Staff was instructed
to arrange for the purchase of new lands at the appraised price, to be
incorporated in the Municipal Farm.
Request from Community League of Kern
· County to construct a recr, eation and service
center for senior citizens in Central Park
referred to the Administrative Staff.
Councilman Doolin, chairman of the Recreation Committee, gave
an oral report on request of the Community League of Kern County that the
Council consider making property available in Central Park upon whi.ch
a Community House can be constructed at the expense of the Community
House organization and used as a senior citizens' center. He stated that
the Recreation Committee favored granting the side in the Park but :felt
there were many details which would have to be worked out. Upon a motion
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California,
November 23,
1964 - Page 3
by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, the report was
received and referred to the Administrative Staff for a conference
with the representatives of the League.
Reception of Report from Councilman Robert
Whittemore, chairman of the Committee for
the revitalization of Downtown Bakersfield.
Councilman Whittemore, chairman of the Committee for the
Revitalization of Downtown Bakersfield, reported that he attended a
meeting on November 10, 1964, in which a progress report was presented
by Mr. Robert Dyer, Planning Consultant for the Downtown Revitalization
Committee. Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, the report was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
799 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order
the abandonment of the vehicular access easement
from portions of Lots 1 and 3, and all of Lot 2,
of Tract NO. 2644 and abandonment of dedication
of vehicular rights from portion of Lots 2, 3
and 4 of Tract No. 2644 to Union Avenue, City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution of Intention No. 799 declaring its intention
to order the abandonment of the vehicular access easement from portions
of Lots 1 and 3, and all of Lot: 2 of Tract No. 2644 and abandonment of
dedication of vehicular rights from portion of Lots 2, 3 and 4 of Tract No.
2644 to Union Avenue, City of Bakersfield, and setting December 14, 1964
for hearing on the matter before the Council, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern,
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed from
Crocker-Citizens National Bank.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, Street Right of Way Deed from Crocker-Citizens National
Bank for additional right of way for Ming Road and Real Road at the south-
east corner of Ming and Real, was accepted.
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Bakersfield, California, November 23, 1964 - Page 4
Acceptance of Joint Deedto the City of
~Bakersfield and County of Kern from the
State of California for Elcia Drainfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Joint Deed to the City of Bakersfield and County of Kern
from the State of California for the Elcia Drainfield located south of
Stockdale Highway and west of 99 Freeway, was accepted.
Approval of Modification of Street Lighting
Standards and Specifications.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Modification of Street Lighting Standards and Specifications
was approved.
Acceptance of Deed from State of California
for Oak Park Drainfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Deed from State of California for Oak Park Drainfield was
accepted.
Approval of Agreement with the County of
Kern authorizing Recreation Director to
attend A.A.U. 77th Annual Conference.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Agreement with the County of Kern authorizing Director Herman
W. Riese to attend the A.A.U. 77th Annual Conference to be held in
Houston, Texas, from December 1-6, 1964, was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1476 to 1576 inclusive, in amount of
$71,946.89, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed,
and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of all letters received
pertinent to CATV.
The Mayor suggested that the many letters received within the
past week concerning CATV be referred to the Counc'ilman or Councilwoman
in whose district the letter emanated, ~ that they may be reviewed for
the guidance and future action of the Council. Councilman Marchbanks
made a motion, seconded by Councilman Mossman, that all the letter~s be
received and placed on file, and that the hearing not be opened up again.
This motion carried unanimously. Copies of all letters received ~re
ordered sent to the members of the Council for study.
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Bakersfield, California, November 23, 1964 - P;~ge 5
Reception of communication from Mrs.
Letha Green, president of the League
of Women Voters, re cable television.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, communication from Mrs. Letha Green, president of the League
of Women Voters, concerning cable television, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of communication from Mr.
George Evans, President of Hotel Padre
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from Mr. George Evans, president of the Hote~L
Padre, requesting the Council to study city ordinances and policies;
in connection with old established investments in the City, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Request from George R. Barnett, Sr.
Chairman of the Transit Authority Colamission,
that the County of Kern be requested to carry
its proportionate part of the expense in
connection with the operation of the bus
system referred to the City-County Cooperation
Committee.
Upon' a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, request from George H. Barnett, St., chairman of the Transit
Authority Commission, that the County be requested to carry its
proportionate part of the expense of ~he operation of the transit
system based on the mileage that the buses operate outside of the
incorporated limits of theCit% of Bakersfield, was referred to the
City-County Cooperation Committee.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1542 New Series
amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code of
the City of Bakersfield by changing the Land
Use Zoning of that certain property located
~ast of Akers Road, north of Tract No. 2868,
west of Real Road and 264 feet south of Ming
Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on application of the
Parkdale Development Company to amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield changing the zoning boundaries from an
R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-2 (Commercial) or more
restrictive zone, for Parcel No. l, and from an R-1 (Single Family
Dwelling) Zone to an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) or more
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Bakersfield, California, November 23, 1964 - Page 6
restrictive zone, for Parcel No. 2, affecting that certain property in
the City of Bakersfield, located east of Akers Road, north of Tract
No. 2S68, west of Real Road and 264 feet south of Ming Avenue, all
interested persons present were given an opportunity to be heard. No
protests being received, and after some discussion between members
of the Council and the Planning Staff, upon a motion by Councilman
Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, Ordinance No. 1542 New
Series amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
This
of G.C. Parker
the request of
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 182
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-O-D (Professional
Office - Architectural Design) Zone, to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance
of a Drug Store in connection with the Medical
offices on that certain property commonly known
as 3807 - 3831 Union Avenue.
being the time set for continued hearing on appeal
to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment granting
Lee J. Richards, M.D., and Gordon L. Tohm, M.D. for a
variance of zoning from a C-O-D - Professional Office - Architectural
Design) Zone to permit the construction, operation and maintenance of a
drug store in connection with the medical offices on that certain property
in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 3807-3831 Union Avenue, the
City Clerk reported that the hearing had been duly advertised and a
communication had been received from Eva Mull, secretary of the Panorama
Gardens Association expressing opposition of the occupants of the
apartments to the proposed construction. Mr. Parker addressed the Council
explaining his reasons for appealing the decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment. After considering all arguments presented, upon a motion by
Bakersfield, California, November 23~ 1964 - Page 7
Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, Zoning Resolution
No. 182 granting the application for a variance was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
upon
the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:55 P.M.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Mossman,
ATTE ST:
CITY 1 of the Council
of the City of Balersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California, November 30, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 30, 1964.
~e to the absence of Mayor Winer, Vice-President Marchbanks
acted as presiding officer.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend C. D. James of the Mr. Zion Baptist Church, the Vice-President
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 23, 1964 were
approved as presented.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
an ordinance, for consideration of
Council Committee, which whould empower
the City Council to receive bids and grant
a franchise for Cable Antenna Television
Service.
This being the time set for continued hearing before the
Council to consider the application of Trans-Video Corporation for
the granting of a community antenna television system in Bakersfield,
all members of the Council were given the opportunity to express their
viewpoint on the matter. It had already been established by the Council
that no public comments would be received at this meeting.
After discussion by all members of the Council, it was mowed
by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman Stiern, that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance which would empower
the City Council to receive bids and grant a franchise for Cable Antenna
Television Service. Councilman Doolin recommended that Mayor Winer
appoint a Council committee to meet with the administrative staff,
local television representatives and representatives of Cable TV, to
draw up regulations and restrictions which will be acceptable to all
interested parties.
The City Attorney was instructed to contact the cities
where cable television companies have been granted a franchise
and prepare an ordinance which can be used as a working guide by the
Council Committee.
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Bakersfield, California, November 30, 1964 - Page 2
The motion to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary ordinance carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, St iern,
Whittemore
Noes: Councilman Rucker
Absent: None
Acceptance of Bid of Colorama Paint
Company to furnish Annual Requirements
of Street Paint.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, low bid of Colorama Paint Company to furnish annual requirements
of Street Paint for $11,665.47 was accepted, all other bids were rejected,
and the Nayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of Bid of Colorama Paint
Company to furnish Annual Requirements
of Maintenance Paint.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, low bid of Colorama Paint Company to furnish annual requirements
of Maintenance Paint for $1,947.92 was accepted, all other bids were
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Director of Water Resources authorized
to present letter to Kern County Board
of Supervisors re Water.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Bal£anz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Director of Water Resources Horsley was authorized to present
a letter to the Kern County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, December l,
1964, requesting the Board to give careful examination to the evidence
already submitted by the
Zone of Benefit No. 1.
Reception
Kern County Water Agency in connection with
of Report from H. E. Bergen,
Director of Public Works on the
construction of 178 Freeway.
Director of Public Works Bergen reported to the Council that
a meeting had been held with the contractor and resident engineer rela-
tive to the first phase in constructing 178 Freeway in the City of
Bakersfield. Since the first phase requires movement of earth across
city streets, in order to prevent damage to city streets and keep in.-
convenience to the public at a minimum, at the meeting certain points
were discussed and agreed upon by the contractor.
Bakersfield, California, November 30, 1964 - Page 3
Mossman,
Processing Supervisor were approved.
Approval of Agreement for IBM Machine
Service in Punch Card Data Processing.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Agreement for IBM Machine Service in Punch Card Data
Processing was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Specifications and Classification
for the Position of Data Processing Supervisor.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
specif~ations and classification for the position of Data
Rucker,
December 1, 1964:
Approval of Step Salary Increases
effective December 1, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
the following step salary increases were approved, effective
L. V. Aldana Maintenanceman I Step E to F
Donald Edwards Fire Captain Step E to F
Roger M. Walsh Fire Engineer Step E to F
Approval of Service Agreement for Street
Lights with Pacific Gas & Electric Company.
Upon a motion by Councilman Deolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, service agreement for Street Lights with Pacific Gas & Electric
Company was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Certain designated City Officers authorized
to act as legislative representatives for
the City in the forthcoming session of the
California Legislature.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Public Works,
Assistant City Attorney and the Director of Water Resources were
instructed to re-register with the Legislative Analyst and were
authorized to represent the City of Bakersfield on legislative matters
during the 1965 Session of the Legislature.
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Bakersfield, California, November 30, 1964
- Page 4
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1543 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield amending Section
5.32.090 (Classification of Usage - Computation
Of Usage Time - Morning, Afternoon and Evening
Defined) and 5.32.120 (Rental Rates for
Charitable, Religious or Civic Organizations)
of the Municipal Code.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, Ordinance No. 1543 New Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Sections 5.32.090 (Classification of Usage
Computation of Usage Time - Morning, Afternoon and Evening Defined)
and 5.32.120 (Rental Rates for Charitable, Religious or Civic Organi-
zations) of the Municipal Code, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, St iern,
Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 67-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Resolution No. 88-63 (Commercial Rental for
the Civic Auditorium.)
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution No. 67-64 of the Council of the City of Bakers-
field amending Resolution No. 88-63 (Commercial Rental for the Civic
Auditorium), was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 68-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Resolution No. 25-63.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Resolution No. 68-64 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Resolution No. 25-63, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern~
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, November 30, 1964 - Page 5
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1577 to 1632 inclusive, in amount of $6,661.50,
as audi:ted by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1544 New Series
amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield by
changing the Land Use Zoning of that
certain property commonly known as 1706 to
1728 California Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on application of Ross H.
Boyd to amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
by changing the land use zoning of that certain property in the City of
Bakersfield located at 1706 through 1728 California Avenue, with a
depth of 115.5' to alley in rear, between G and H Streets, from an
R-4 (Multiple-Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-2 (Commercial) or more
restrictive zone, later requested amended to a C-1 (Limited Commercial)
Zone, the ~City Cler~ reported that this hearing had been duly
advertised and no protests or objections had been received. No
protests being received from the audience, upon a motion by Councilman
Whittemore, seconded by Councilman Rucker, Ordinance No. 1544 New Series
amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield and
changing the Land Use Zoning of this property, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 183
denying application of John W. Shipman
to amend Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Map) of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
by changing the Land Use Zoning of those
properties in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 2901 through 3101 Agate
Street.
This being the time set for hearing on application of
John W. Shipman to amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code of the City of
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Bakersfield,
California,
November 30,
1964 - Page 6
Bakersfield to change the zoning boundaries from an R-1 (Single-
Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-2 (Two-Family Dwelling) Zone af£ecting
that certain property in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 2901
through 3101 Agate Street, the City Clerk reported that this hearing
had been duly advertised and no protests or objections had been
received. At its public hearing held November 4, 1964, the Planni~g
Commission recommended denial of the application for the following
reasons:
1. The public necessity and convenience does not
require the rezoning
2. Any increase in residential density use would
result in vehicular traffic congestion
A protective covenant imposed on all lots in the
Tract prohibits any use but single-family
residential
No protests or objections being received from any interested
persons in the audience, upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded
by Councilman Whittemore, Zoning Resolution No.
tion was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
183 denying the applica-
Mossman, Rucker, St iern
Reappointment of Kenneth W. Hoagland
as Member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Kenneth W. Hoagland was reappointed as a member of the
Board of Zoning Adjustment for a term of three years expiring
December 1, 1967.
Bakersfield, California, November 30, 1964 - Page 7
City Manager instructed to make
salary survey for consideration
by the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the City Manager was instructed to contact approximately 35
cities and obtain copies of salary schedules for comparison and
study by the Council prior to next budget sessions.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:40 P.M.
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of Bakersfield, California.
of the City
ATTE ST:
~ '~ ~ ' of the Council
C~T~L~.~ and Ex-bff~i ionic erk
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield,
California,
December 7, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. December 7, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Charles Woodworth of Towne and Country Baptist Church~ the
Mayor called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 30, 1964 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of Bid of Mobilift-California
Division of Western Bearings, Inc. to
furnish Fork Lift.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, bid of Mobilift-California Division of Western Bearings,
Inc. to furnish Fork Lift for a total sum of $5,731.44 was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Appointment of Council Committee to
study Cable TV Ordinance.
Mayor Winer announced that he was appointing Councilman
Marchbanks, chairman, Councilwoman Balfanz and Councilman Doolin, as
a Council Committee to work with various groups to draft an acceptable,
ordinance covering the construction of Cable TV antenna system in
the City of Bakersfield.
Acceptance of recommendations contained in
Report of Governmental Efficiency Committee.
Councilman Mossman, chairman of the Governmental Efficiency
Committee, reported on a meeting held on December 4, 1964 with the
outside auditing firm of Speer, Chavez and Ruggenberg to discuss
their June 30, 1964 audit report and recommendations. Upon a motion
by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, the report
was received and recommendations contained therein were adopted.
Proposed contract with the outside auditing firm for fiscal year
1963-64 was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Bakersfield, California, December 7, 1964 - Page 2
Adoption of Resolution No. 69-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield to
include Car Wash, Automatic Car Wash and
Coin Operated Car Wash to the list of
Permitted Uses in the C-2 (Commercial)
Zone.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Doolin, Resolution No. 69-64 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield to include Car Wash, Automatic Car Wash and Coin
Operated Car Wash to the list of Permitted Uses in the C-2 (Commercial)
Zone, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Authorization granted to replace street
lights on Alta Vista Drive between Kentucky
and Bernard Streets and Service Agreement
with the State Division of Highways approved.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, authorization was granted to replace street lights on Alta
Vista Drive between Kentucky and Bernard Streets. Service Agreeme~t
with the State Division of Highways was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Authorization granted staff and all
interested Councilmen to represent City
at public Form to discuss metropolitan
Greater Bakersfield water supply questions.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, authorization was granted the staff and all interested
Councilmen to represent the City at a public forum to beheld in
January, 1965, at the Science Auditorium of the Bakersfield Junior
College, to discuss the question of how to serve Greater Bakersfield with
an imported water supply.
Bakersfield,
California,
December 7,
1964 - Page 3
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1633 to 1691 inclusive, in amount
of $62,396.01, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for the payment of same.
Reception of invitation from Beale
Memorial Clock Tower Restoration
Committee to attend dedication.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, invitation from the Beale Memorial Clock Tower Restoration
Committee to attend dedication to be held on Sunday, December 13,
1964, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager requested to make
salary survey.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the City Manager was requested to include a comparison of
wages paid by both industry and government in Kern County in the
salary survey requested by the Council at last week's meeting.
Authorization granted to purchase car
for use of May(r-elect Karlen.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, authorization was granted to purchase a car for the
use of Mayor-elect Karlen.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, the Council adjourned its meeting at 8:28 P.M.
GENE WINER
MAYOR of the City
ATTEST:
CITY ~LERK and Ex-Offi~io Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield,i California
of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 1964
29
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. December 14, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by
Councilman Richard Stiern, the Mayor called the meeting to order and
asked for a roll call.
Mayor Winer.
Rucker,
None
Minutes
Councilmen Balfanz,
Stiern, Whittemore
of the regular meeting of
Present:
Absent:
approved as presented.
Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossraan,
December 7, 1964 were
Adoption of Resolution No. 70-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring results of General Municipal
Election for the Office of Mayor and
of Special Municipal Election on proposed
Charter amendments, held in said City
on November 3, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 70-64 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring results of general Municipal Election for tile Office of Mayor
and of Special Municipal Election on proposed Charter Amendments, held in
said City on November 3, 1964, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossmail, Rucker, Stiern,
Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Whereas, this Council duly and regularly called and provided
for the holding of a special election within the City of Bakersfield
on November 3, 1964, for the purpose of submitting City of Bakersfield
Propositions No. 1 (A), No. 2 (B) and No. 3 (C), and for the purpose of
electing a Mayor in said City,
And, Whereas, said special and general elections were duly and
regularly consolidated with the State General Election held in said City
on November 3, 1964, and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern
was duly authorized to canvass the returns of said special and general
elections,
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Bakersfield, California, December 14~ 1964 - Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE,
hereby resolve, determine
The total votes
2 (B), and Proposition No.
follows:
the Council of the City of Bakersfield does
and declare as follows:
cast on Proposition No. 1 (A), Proposition No.
3 (C), voted on at said election are as
YES NO
City of Bakersfield Proposition No. 1 (A) 11,928 4,902
Absentee Vote 528 261
Total 12,456 5,163
City of Bakersfield Proposition No. 2 (B) 11,949 4,761
Absentee Vote 534 253
Total 12,483 5,014
City of Bakersfield Proposition No. 3 (C) 11,823 4,846
Absentee Vote 530 260
Total 12,353 5,106
A majority of the qualified electors voting at said election
voted for said propositions.
The names of the candidates for the office of Mayor for
of votes given in the City for each such
said City and the number
person, are as follows:
ABSENTEE TOTAL
VOTES VOTES VOTES
Robert J. Guerin 11,020 674 11,694
Russel V. Karlen 14,432 714 15,146
Scattering 7 1 8
Grand Total 26,848
That Russel V. Karlen is hereby declared to be elected to the
office of Mayor for the City of Bakersfield for the full term of four
years and until his successor is elected and qualified, unless sooner
removed from office by recall or otherwise.
The Clerk of the Council is hereby instructed to enter in full
on the minutes of this Council the results of said election.
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Bakersfield, California, December 14, 1964 - Page 3
First 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 Data Processing Supervisor and WasteWater
Treatment Plant Lab Technician and Operator.
At this time 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 Data Processing Supervisor
and Waste Water Treatment Plant Lab Technician and Operator was
considered given first reading.
Request from Wm. B. Carpenter, President
Kern County Centennial Preview Committee,
for donation of $150.00 to help defray
expenses of observance of 5th Annual
Pre-Centennial, granted.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, request from Wm. B. Carpenter, President Kern County Centennial
Preview Committee, for donation of the sum of $150.00 to help defray
expenses of observance of 5th Annual Pre-Centennial on May 15 and 16,
1965, was granted, this amount having been placed in the budget for
this purpose.
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on appeal by Harry C. Wong, M.D., to decision
of the Board of Zoning Adjustment granting
application of S. L. Schreiber for a variance
of a C-O (Professional Office) Zone to permit
the construction and operation of a Beauty
Shop on that certain property located at
2612 "H" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, secom~d by Councilman
Rucker, date of January 4, 1965 was fixed for hearing before the Council
on appeal by Harry C. Wong, M.D., to decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment granting application of S. L. Schreiber for a variance of a
C-O (Professional Office) Zone to permit the construction and operation
of a Beauty Shop with reduction of the front yard requirement, on that
certain property located at 2616 "H" Street.
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Bakers£ield, California, December 14, 1964 - Page 4
Approval of Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
with the County of Kern for Traffic Signal
Installation at South Chester and Casa Loma
Drive.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by CounciS[man
Marchbanks, Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the County of Kern
for Traffic Signal Installation at South Chester and Casa Loma Drive:,
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
Traffic Signal Installations at Casa Loma
and South Chester and Mount Vernon and
University Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Plans and Specifications for Traffic Signal Installations; at
Casa Loma and South Chester Avenue and Mount Vernon and University
Avenue, were approved.
Acceptance of Work and Mayor authorized to
execute Notice of Completion for Grading,
Paving and Improving Auburn Street between
Columbus Street and Oswell Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the project was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the Notice of Completion for recordation, of the work performed
under Contract No. 71-64 for the Grading, Paving and Improving of Auburn
Street between Columbus Street and Oswell Street.
Approval of Plans and Work authorized for
construction of 30-inch Sewer across Arvin-
Edison Canal at Ashe Road and Stine Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, plans were approved, and the work was authorized for the
construction of a 30-inch Sewer across Arvin-Edison Canal at Ashe Road and
Stine Road.
Rucker,
Car #51
Authorization granted for sale of totally
Wrecked Police Car #51 to Louie's Wrecking
Yard.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
authorization was granted for the sale of totally wrecked Police
to Louie's Wrecking Yard for bid price of $268.00.
Bakersfield,
California,
December 14, 1964 - Page 5
33¸
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1692 to 1777 inclusive, in amount of $31,93i.78,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for the payment of same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 71-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering
the ~andonment of the Vehicular Access
Easement from portion of Lots 1 and 3, and
all of Lot 2 of Tract No. 2644 and abandonment
of Dedication of Vehicular Rights from portion
of Lot 2, 3 and 4 of Tract No. 2644 to Union
Avenue, City of Bakersfield.
This being the time and place fixed for hearing all persons
interested in or objecting to the proposed abandonment of the Vehicular
Access Easement from portion of Lots 1 and 3, and all of Lot 2 of Tract
No. 2644, and the abandonment of the Dedication of Vehicular Rights
from a portion of Lot 2, 3 and 4 of Tract No. 2644 to Union Avenue,
City of Bakersfield, the City Clerk reported that this hearing had been
duly posted and no protests or objections had been received in her
office. No protests being received, upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks,
seconded by Councilman Whirremote, Resolution No. 71-64 ordering
the abandonment, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin~ Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reactivation of Charter Revision Committee
to study the whole structure of the Transit
Authority Section of the Charter.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, the Charter Revision Committee was reactivated to study the
whole structure of that portion of the Charter pertaining to the
Transit Authority Commission, and make recommendations back to the
Council in order to place amendment to the Charter on the ballot at
some future date.
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Bakersfield,
California,
December 14, 1964 - Page 6
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motionby Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
~he City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTE ST:
CITY CLERK and ~-'0f~Icio-~erk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 21, 1964
35
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. December 21, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Dr.
J. Wesley Fart of the First Methodist Church, the Mayor called the
meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer, Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 14, 1964 were
approved as presented.
Report from Mr. Max White, Superintendent
of the Transit System, relative to
employee policies.
Mr. Max White, superintendent of the Transit System,
explained the policies, from the standpoint of the Transit System,
relative to their employees. Members of the Couacil stated that it
was their understanding that the union representative of some of
the Transit employees, had been requested to put any allegations
in writing for the consideration of the Transit Authority Commission.
Reception of Report from the Recreation
Committee on meeting held with newly formed
Recreation Advisory Committee.
Councilman Doolin, chairman of the Recreation Committee,
reported on a meeting held December 16, 1964, with the newly formed
Recreation Advisory Committee, at which time it was agreed that
members of the staffs would work together to coordinate the recreation
programs of the various agencies. Upon a motion by Councilman
Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the report was received and
ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, December 21, 1964 - Page 2
~eceptig~ of_Repg~~ from the C~y-Co~n~y
oopera~lon ~omml~ee on operation oI the
Transit System in the metropolitan area.
Councilman Stiern, chairman of the City-County Cooperation
Committee, reported on a meeting of City and County representatives
held to discuss the operation of the Transit System in the metropo~[itan
area. After discussion, it was agreed by those present that another
meeting would be held to consider material demonstrating Transit
System service to county institutions and that a request would then
be taken before the Board of Supervisors. Upon a motion by CouncilS-
man Mossman, seconded by Councilman Rucker, the report was received
and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1545 New Series
amending Section 2.68.110 (a) (Employees
Classification) of the Municipal[ Code by
adding the positions of Data Processing
Supervisor and Waste Water Treatment Plant
Lab Technician and Operator.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks~ seconded by
Councilman Whittemore, Ordinance No. 1545 New Series amending Section
2.68.110 (a) (Employees Classification) of the Municipal Code by
adding the positions of Data Prooessing Supervisor and Waste Water
Treatment Plant Lab Technician and Operator, was adopted by the
following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman~ Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 72-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield prescribing
the Holidays during the year 1965 to which all
Employees of the City of Bakersfield shall be
entitled.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Council
man Rucker, Resolution No. 72-64 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield prescribing the Holidays during the year 1965 to which
all Employees of the City of Bakersfield shall be entitled, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakers£ield, California~ December 21~ 1964 Page 3
37
Approval of Classification Specifications
for the position of Auditorium Program
Director.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council
man Stiern~ classification specifications for the position of
Auditorium Program Director~ which had been approved by the Civil
Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments on December 15~ 1964~
were approved~ and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the
necessary amendment to the Salary Ordinance adding this position
and deleting the position of Assistant Auditorium Manager.
Request from Greater Western Homes for
Suburban Rental Agreement~ pending annexation,
for a parcel of land located approximately
370 feet south of Wilson Road on Fremont
Street~ referred to the Planning Commission
£or study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council
man Marchbanks, request from Greater Western Homes :~or a Suburban
Rental Agreement, pending annexation, for a parcel of land consisting
of ?.?5 acres located approximately 370 £eet south of Wilson Road
on ~remont Street~ was referred to the Planning Commission for study
and recommendation.
Appointment o£ Members of the Charter
Revision Cormuittee de£erred for one week.
The appointment of two members of the Charter Revision
Committee to fill existing vacancies~ was deferred for one week.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore~ seconded by Council
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1778 to 1837 inclusive, in amount o£
$59~461.11, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee~ were allowed,
and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of communication from Mr. Harry
Blair, County Superintendent of Schools~
thanking the Council for adopting a
supporting resolution to bring a state
college to Kern County.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin~ communication from Harry E. Blair, County Superintendent of
Schools, thanking the Council for its fine response in adopting a
supporting resolution to bring a state college to Kern County, and
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Bakersfield,
California,
December 21, 1964 - Page 4
stating that it may be necessary to call on the Council again before
the legislation for a state college campus in Kern County is authorized,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Resolution of the National
Exchange Club endorsing the "One Nation
Under God" program.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council
man Doolin, Resolution of the National Exchange Club endorsing the
"One Nation Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Reception of letter of appreciation
from Bakersfield Art Association for
prompt and efficient manner in which
the lighting of the Art Gallery was
handled.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, communication received from the Bakersfield Art Association
expressing appreciation for the prompt and efficien't manner in which
the lighting in front of the Art Gallery was taken care of, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Verified Claim against the City of
Bakersfield from Nellie M. King
referred to the City Attorney for
handling.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Council
man Doolin, verified claim against the City of Bakersfield from
Nellie M. King, was referred to the City Attorney for handling.
Reception of request from City of Dos Palos,
California, for contribution to fund to
send High School Band to represent the State of
California in inaugural parade.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, request from the City of Dos Palos, California, for a
contribution to the fund to send the Dos Palos Joint Union High
School Band to Washington to represent the State of California in
the inaugural Parade to be held January 20, 1965, was received and
Bakersfield, California, December 21, 1964 - Page 5
ordered placed on file. The City Attorney advised the Council
it could not legally make such a contribution and tile Mayor of
City of Dos Palos is to be so notified.
Authorization granted to advertise in
usual manner for construction of 30-inch
Sewer Line across Arvin-Edison Canal at
Ashe Road and Stine Road, providing
arrangements can be made with the Canal
Company.
The City Manager and the Director of Public Works reported
informal quotations had been obtained from three local contractors
that
for the construction of a 30-inch Sewer Line across the Arvin-Edison
Canal at Ashe Road and Stine Road. They also reported that there
was not sufficient time to formally advertise for bids and that the,
amount exceeded budget limitations.
The City Attorney advised the Council thai; if it felt an
emergency existed, a Minute Order to that effect should be adopted
prior to any action on the bids for the construction. After a gene~ral
discussion, the Council arrived at the conclusion that in order to
avoid any criticism of the Council or the contractor, no action should
be taken at this time. Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconde.d
authorization was granted to advertise for
providing arrangements can be made with the
In Memoriam Resolution ordered prepared
to be sent to the family of the late
John W. Mongold, former City Assessor.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Council
man Mossman, an In Memoriam Resolution was ordered prepared to be
sent to the family of the late John W.
conveying the sympathy of the Council.
requested that flowers be sent to the
Mongold, former City Assessor,
Councilman Marchbanks also
family from the Council.
that
the
by Councilman Whittemore,
bids in the usual manner,
Canal Company.
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Bakersfield, California, December 21~
1964 - Page 6
City Attorney directed to prepare
Resolution finding that certain Weeds
growing on property in the City of Bakersfield
constitute a public nuisance and directing the
Superintendent of Streets to destroy said
Weeds. (Districts 3 and 4.)
This being the time set for hearing on Weed Abatement
Districts 3 and 4, being all that area lying east of Union Avenue,
the Director of Public Works reported that notices had been sent
out on November 11, 1964 to 100 property owners requesting the
removal of the weeds on their property. Eighty-two property owners
complied and eighteen did not comply. No protests being received,
the City Attorney was directed to prepare Resolution finding that
certain Weeds growing on property in the City of Bakersfield constJLtute
a public nuisance and directing the Superintendent of Streets to
destroy said Weeds.
City Manager instructed to include turn-over
in Personnel in salary survey·
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by CouncilmzLn
Whittemore, the City Manager was requested to include the turn-over
in personnel in each Department of the City in the salary survey
presently being conducted by his office.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:15 P.M.
MAYOR of ~he City of Bakersfield, Calilornia
ATTEST:
CITY C~ERK and Ex-Officfo Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, December 28, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. December 28, 1964.
Due to the absence of Mayor Winer, Vice-President Marchbanks
acted as presiding officer.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend James Patterson of the First Presbyterian Church, the Vice,-
President called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Councilman Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: Mayor Winer
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 21, 1964 were
approved as presented.
A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM TO
FRANK EDWARD SULLIVAN
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, the following resolution was adopted unanimously by the
Council and the City Clerk was instructed to send a copy of this
memorial resolution to the family of the late Frank Edward Sullivan
and enter it in the official records of the City.
WHEREAS, Frank Sullivan served the City of Bakersfield
from 1951 through 1955 as Councilman, and
WHEREAS, Frank Sullivan became in 1957 the first elected
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield serving for a period of four years,
and
WHEREAS, it may be said that as Mayor of the City of
Bakersfield, Frank Sullivan never recoiled or withdrew from
denunciation of wrong and never deflected from his purpose and duty
as he believed that to be, and
WHEREAS, Frank Sullivan's forceful personality let at
times to conflicts, yet his adversaries and those who knew him
always knew that he was guided only by his loyalty to protect the
rights of all the people, all the time, with unswerving courage
and deep sincerety, never allowing anything to divert him from his
purpose to serve according to his belief, and
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Bakersfield, California, December 28, 1964 - Page 2
WHEREAS, Frank Sullivan was widely known, respected and
admired by so many in this community, and
WHEREAS, death took Frank Edward Sullivan on December 24,
1964.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Bakers-
field by this resolution does hereby express its sincere sympathy
to the family and friends of Frank Sullivan at this time of
personal and public loss and bereavement.
After reading the Memorial Resolution, Vice-President
Marchbanks asked the audience to stand for a moment of silence in
the memory of Frank Edward Sullivan.
Acceptance of bid of Walker Process
Equipment, Inc. to furnish Heat
Exchanger.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, bid of Walker Process Equipment, Inc. to furnish Heat Exchanger
for a total sum of $3,425.76, was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Regent Construction
Company for sewer construction at the
Arvin-Edison Canal and Stine Road Crossing.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, bid of Regent Construction Company for sewer construction
at the Arvin-Edison Canal and Stine Road Crossing for a total sum of
$3,980.00, was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
City Manager authorized to proceed on
the open market to dispose of real
property located on southwest corner
of Palm and "H" Street.
No bids being received for the sale of real property located
on the southwest corner of Palm and "H" Street, upon a motion by
Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Stiern, the City Manager
was authorized to proceed on the open market to dispose of this
property at the minimum bid price of $9250. Councilman Mossman voted
in the negative on this motion.
Bakersfield, California, December 28, 1964 Page 3
Acceptance of bid of American Rubber Mfg.
Company for annual Requirements of Fire
Hose.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, bid of American Rubber Manufacturing Company to furnish annual
requirements of Fire Hose for a total sum of $8,973.12, was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of
for Eleven Four-Door
Upon
Stiern, bid of
a total sum of
Urners Chrysler Plymouth
Sedans.
Upon
woman Balfanz,
Pickup Trucks for a total sum of $8,366.21, was accepted,
bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Haberfelde Ford
Company for 1-3 Ton Cab & Chassis.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker) seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, bid of Haberfelde Ford Company, for 1-3 Ton Cab ~ Chassis
for a total sum of $1,875.34, was accepted, and all other bids were
Acceptance of bid of Haberfelde Ford
Company for Tilt Cab ~ Chassis.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, bid of Haberfelde Ford Company, for Tilt Cab & Chassis for a
total sum of $3,336.07, was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Three-Way Chevrolet
Company for 5 Cubic Yard Dump Truck.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, bid of Three-Way Chevrolet Company, for 5 Cubic Yard Dump
Truck for a total sum of $3,996.08, was accepted, and all other bids
were rejected.
a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Urners Chrysler Plymouth for eleven Four-Door Sedans for
$23,358.03, was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Three-Way Chevrolet
Company for six One Half-Ton Pickup Trucks.
a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
bid of Three-Way Chevrolet Company for six One Half-Ton
and all other
rejected.
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Bakersfield,
California,
December 28,
1964-Page 4
Acceptance of bid of Three-Way Chevrolet
Company for 16 Ft. Flat Bed Dump Truck.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, bid of Three-Way Chevrolet Company, for 16 Ft. Flat Bed D~p
Truck for a total sum of $4,8811.07, was accepted, and all other bids
were rejected.
Reception of Report from Civil Serviee Board
for Miscellaneous Departments submitting a
summary of the activities of the Conmlission
and the Personnel Department during the
Calendar Year 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Report from Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments
submitting a summary of the activities of the Commission and the
Personnel Department during the Calendar Year 1964, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Appointment of Two Members of the Charter
Revision Committee deferred for one week.
The appointment of two members of the Charter Revision
Committee to fill existing vacancies was deferred for one week.
Adoption of Resolution No. 73-64. finding
that certain Weeds growing on property in
the City of Bakersfield constitute a public
nuisance and directing the Superintendent
of Streets to destroy said Weeds.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Resolution No. 73-64 finding that certain Weeds growing
on property in the City of Bakersfield constitute a public nuisance
and directing the Superintendent of Streets to destroy said Weeds, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, December 28, 1964 - Page 5
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1546 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 3.68.110 (E~ployee
Classification) of the Municipal Code of
the City of Bakersfield by deleting the
postion of Assistant Auditorium Manager
and adding the position of Auditorium
Program Director.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Ordinance No. 1546 New Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Section 3.68.110 (Employee Classification) of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by deleting the position of
Assistant Auditorium Manager and adding the position of Auditorium
Program Director, was adopted by the following vote;
Ayes: None
Absent: None
Noes: None
Appointment of Howard B. Lake as a
Member of the Miscellaneous Department
Civil Service Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Howard B. Lake was reappointed as a member of the Miscellaneous
Department Civil Service Commission term expiring December 31, 1968.
The City Clerk was instructed to send Mr. Lake a letter of commendation
for his fine work on this Commission.
Appointment of Walter Wickersham as a
Member of the Police Department Civil
Service Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Walter Wickersham was reappointed as a member of the Police
Department Civil Service Commission, term expiring December 31, 1970.
Councilman Mossman abstained from voting on this motion.
Approval of Step Salary Increases
effective January 1, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the following step salary increases were approved, effective
January 1, 1965.
Raymond C. Clayton Assistant City Attorney E to F
Martha J. Jones Clerk-Steno II C to D
Leonard J. Hillis Patrolman C to D
Archie McGough Janitor C to D
William U. Patterson Patrolman C to D
H. Mary Shields Clerk-Typist II C to D
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Bakersfield,
California,
December 28,
1964 - Page 6
Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed from County
of Kern for Tower Line Easement in Tract
2769.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Quit Claim Deed from County of Kern for Tower Line Easement in
Tract 2769, was accepted.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
resurfacing Two Tennis Courts in Jastro
Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Plans and Specifications for resurfacing two tennis courts in
Jastro Park, were approved.
Action deferred for thirty days on application
from The Atchison: Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Company to construct another track across "F"
Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, action was deferred for thirty days on application from the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company to construct another
track across "F" Street.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1838 to 1891 inclusive, in amount of
$43,252.53, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed,
and authorization was granted for payment of same
Governmental Efficiency Committee instructed
to study and determine policy for amount to be
paid to Appraisers.
At this time a discussion was held regarding a policy
determining amount to be paid to Appraisers. Upon a motion by
Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the Governmental
Efficiency Committee was instructed to make a study and determine a
policy for amount to be paid to Apprisers and report back to the
Council their findings.
Bakersfield~ California, December 28, 1964 - Page 7
Communication from Smiser Freight Service
asking for withdrawal of their request of
October 5, 1964 for the vacation of the
East-West Alley, Block 47, City of Bakers-
field referred to the Planning Cormmission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilm~Ln
Rucker, communication from Smiser Freight Service asking for withdrawal
of their request of October 5, 1964 for the vacation of the East-West
Alley, Block 4?, City of Bakersfield, was referred to the Planning
Commission.
City Manager instructed to make a study
of the cost of extending the lighting of
Christmas Trees along Truxtun Avenue to
Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker~ the City Manager was instructed to make a study of the cost
of extending the lighting of Christmas Trees along Truxtun Avenue to
Union Avenue.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come be£ore this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:10 P.M.
MAYOR ~ of the City of Bakersfiel--~7,
California
ATTEST:
~ARIAN S. IRVIN
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of
of
By
the Council
the City of Bakersfield~ California.
Acti~ City~C~erk