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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCT - DEC 1964372 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. 'A ,,~ 'OR o~ the City of Bakersfiel,l~ Calif. ATTE ST: 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. q78 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. 384 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. 386 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. 388 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. 389 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 390 Bakersfield, California, November 2, 1964 - Page 2 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. 391 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 5.265 394 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. 395 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. 396 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. 397 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. .9 10 Bakersfield, California, November 17, 1964 - Page 2 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. 1! 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 14 Bakersfield, 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. 15. 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. 16. 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 17 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. 19 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. 20 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. 22 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 23 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 24 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. --. cil oun 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, 3O 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. 31 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. 32 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. 34 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 38 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. 4O 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 41 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 42 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. 44 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 46 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