HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN - MAR 1965Bakersfield, California, January 4, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of th~ Council of the City
of Bakersfield, Cali~rnia, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 4, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Councilman Richard Stiern
offered the Invocation.
At this time, out-going Mayor Winer requested the City C~[erk
to administer the Oath of Office to Dr. Russel V. Karlen, Mayor-elect,
after which he congratulated Mayor Karlen and presented him with a
gavel suitably engraved. Mayor Karlen in turn presented Mayor Winer
with a key to the City.
Mayor Karlen called the meeting to order and asked for a
roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen, Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 28, 1964 were
approved as presented.
Meeting of Cable TV Committee to be
held Friday, January 8, 1965, in the
Caucus Room of the City Hall.
Councilman Marchbanks, chairman of the Cable TV Committee,
announced that a meeting will be held on Friday, January 8, 1965,
at 3:30 P.M. in the Caucus Room of the City Hall, and that all
interested parties were invited to attend.
Appointment of Two Members of the Charter
Revision Committee deferred for one week.
The appointment of two members of the Charter Revision
Committee was deferred f~r one week.
Claim for damages from Doris Dodd
referred to the City Attorney for handling
with the City's insurance adjuster.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, claim for damages from Doris Dodd was referred to the City'
Attorney for handling with the City's insurance adjuster. Councilman
Mossman requested that the Council be informed of the outcome of the
matter.
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Reception of City Clerk's certified list
of candidates filing petitions for nomination
for offices of Councilman and Member of the
Board of Education to be voted upon at
Nominating Municipal Election of March 2, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the City Clerk's certified list of candidates filing petitions
for nomination for offices of Councilman and Member of the Board of
Education to be voted upon at Nominating Municipal Election of March 2,
1965, was received and ordered placed on file. The list of candidates
reads as follows:
NAME OF CANDIDATE
OFFICE TO BE FILLED TEt~
1. Samuel Del Rucker Councilman (First Ward) Full
2. Bill G. Caughron Councilman (Third Ward) Full
3. Herbert R. Loe Councilman (Third Ward) Full
4. Earle E. Massa Councilman (Third Ward) Full
5. William H. "Bill" Park Councilman (Third Ward) Fu].l
6. Raymond E. Rees Councilman (Third Ward) Full
7. Clarence E. Reynolds Councilman (Third Ward) Full
8. Joe Davis Councilman (Fourth Ward) Full
9. William R. Dolan Councilman (Fourth Ward) Full
10. Richard Hosking Councilman (Fourth Ward) Full
11. Milton Spartacus Miller Councilman (Fourth Ward) Full
12. Joseph E. Mitchell Councilman (Fourth Ward) Full
13. Robert N. Whittemore Councilman (Seventh Ward) Full
14. Virginia C. Bellinger Member of Board of Education Full
15. Bertha Hall Bruschi Member of Board of Education Full
16. E. Merle Foster Member of Board of Education Full
17. Joe C. Hopkins Member of Board of Education Full
18. Hulda R. Magnus Member of Board of Education Full
Adoption of Resolution No. 1-65 calling
the Nominating Municipal Election for the
Office of Councilman in the 1st, 3rd, 4th
and 7th Wards and an election of two Members
of the Board of Education of the Bakersfield
City School District to be held in the City
of Bakersfield on the 2nd day of March, 1965,
and directing the City Clerk to publish the
Notice of Election.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution No. 1-65 calling the Nominating Municipal Election for
the office of Councilman in the 1st, 3~d, 4th and 7th Wards and an election
of two members of the Board of Education of the Bakersfield City Scheol
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District to be held in the City of Bakersfield on the 2nd day of
March, 1965, and directing the City Clerk to publish the Notice of
Election was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mossman, Rucker,
Adoption of Resolution No. 2-65 and Order
establishing voting precincts, appointing
precinct election officers and establishing
fees therefor, and designating polling places
for the Nominating Municipal Election, and
for the election of Two Members of the Board
of Education, to be held on the 2nd day of
March, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Resolution No. 2-65 and Order establishing voting precincts,
appointing precinct election officers and establishing fees therefor,
and designating polling places for the Nominating Municipal Election,
and for the election of Two Members of the Board of Education, to be
held on the 2nd day of March, 1965, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of salary increases
effective January 1, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Counc:[lman
Whittemore, the following salary increases were approved, effective
January l, 1965:
J. Calloway Sanitation Crewman I D to E
C. Robinson, Jr. Sanitation Crewman I D to E
Ruth E. Green Account Clerk II E to F
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1892 to 1937 inclusive, excluding No. 1898,
in amount of $5,513.20, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee,
were allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
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Reception of communication from Division
of Highways urging attendance at the 17th
Annual California Conference on Street
and Highway Problems to be held in Los
Angeles, January 28 to 30, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Stiern, communication from the Division of Highways urging
attendance of City Officials at the Seventeenth Annual California
Conference on Street and Highways Problems, which will be presented by
the Institute of Transportation and Traffic Engineering at the University
of California at Los Angeles on January 28 to 30, 1965, was received and
ordered placed on file. Councilwoman Balfanz requested that the City
Manager arrange for representation from the City to be present at this
Conference.
Verified Claim for damages from Cain
William Connors referred to the City
Attorney for handling with the City's
Insurance adjuster.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, verified claim of Cain William Connors against the City of
Bakersfield was referred to the City Attorney for handling with the,
City's insurance adjuster.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 184
denying 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 (Professional
Office) Zone to permit the construction and
operation of a beauty shop with reduction of
the front yard setback requirement on that
certain property commonly known as 2616 "H"
Street.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of Harry C.
Wong, M.D., to the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment granting
the request of S. L. Schreiber for a variance of zoning from a C-O
(Professional Office) Zone to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a beauty shop on that certain property commonly known
as 2616 "H" Street, the City Clerk reported that this hearing had been
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duly advertised and two written protests, as well as a petition
bearing the names of fourteen persons owning property in the area,
objecting to the granting of the variance, had been received. All
interested persons present were given an opportunity to be heard.
After a general discussion, it was moved by Councilman Mossman,
seconded by Councilman Marchbanks,
denying the variance, be adopted.
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Noes: Councilmen Doolin, Rucker, Whittemore
Absent: None
that Zoning Resolution No. 184
The motion carried by the following
St iern
Invitation extended to the Council to
attend Japanese dinner on January 24,
1965.
Mr. Dick Tigner, chairman of the People to People Committee,
extended an invitation to the members of the Council and their frie:ads
to attend a Japanese dinner, which will be held in the North of the
River Veterans Hall on January 24, 1965.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:15 P.M.
MAYOe/ of t of Baker~s ield~ ~al~.
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of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield,
California,
January 11, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the Ci~
Hall at eight o'clock P. M. January 11, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Ralph Click of the Church of the Brethren, the Mayor called
the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 4, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Service Pin Award.
At this time Mayor Karlen presented a Service Pin to
Police Lieutenant Morris G. Seamon, who completed thirty years service
with the City of Bakersfield on January 5, 1965.
Acceptance of Bid of Three-Way Chevrolet
Company for Tilt Cab and Chassis.
As an error in specifications was discovered after the bid
was awarded for a Tilt Cab and Chassis for use in the Public Works
Department, upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, fhe bid was awarded to Three-Way Chevrolet Company, the lowest
bidder meeting specifications, and previous action was rescinded.
Acceptance of Bid of John M. Cole
Company for 85 CFM Utility Air Compressor.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, bid of John M. Cole Company to furnish 85 CFM Utility Air
Compressor for a total amount of $2,718.56 was accepted, and all other
bids were rejected.
Acceptance of Bid of Perey Mfg. Company
for Coin ~perated Portable Turnstiles.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, bid of Perey Mfg. Company to furnish nine Coin Operated Portable
Turnstiles for a total amount of $6,079.32 was accepted, this being
the only bid received.
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Acceptance of Bid of Lyco Chemical
Division, Inc. for Chlorine
Compressed Gas.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, bid of Lyco Chemical Division, Inc. to furnish annual
requ~ements of Chlorine Compressed Gas for a total amount of $3,186.07,
was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract.
Acceptance of Bid of Western Oilfields
Supply for annual requirements of P.V.C.
Pipe and Sprinklers.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, bid of Western Oilfields Supply to furnish annual
requirements of P.V.C. Pipe and Sprinklers for a total amount of $771.77
was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
necessary amendment to the Charter
deleting the Transit Authority and
placing the Transit System under the
City Manager as a regular department
of the City.
The City Attorney read an opinion received from bond attorneys
O'Melveny & Myers, stating that the outstanding bonds for the purchase
of the Transit System present no obstacle to a change in the Charter
creating and providing for the Transit Authority. After discussion,
it was moved by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Whittemorc,
and carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare, for the
consideration of the Council, an amendment to the Charter deleting the
Transit Authority and placing the Transit System under the City Manager
as a regular department of the City, with the present transit employees
to be subject to and have the benefits of employees in the Miscellaneous
Departments.
Councilman Doolin proposed that this amendment be placed on
ballot to be voted upon at the general election of April 13, 1965.
After discussion, it was decided that this charter amendment, the proposed
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Sewer Bond for the construction of a sewage treatment plant in the
southwest area, and any otherCity measures be submitted to the
electors at the same time.
Date fixed for hearing on request of
Robert W. Karpe for a change of zone for
that certain property in the City of
Bakersfield located at the east side of
Stine Road approximately 820 feet south
of Ming Avenue.
In accordance with a recommendation of the Planning Commission.
upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz,
date of February 1, 1965 was fixed for hearing before the Council on
request of Robert W. Karpe for a change of zone for that certain
property in the City of Bakersfield located at the east side of Sti:ae
Road approxinately 820 feet south of Ming Avenue.
Date fixed for hearing on request of Harvey
S. and Arlene B. Ritchie for a change of
zone for that certain property in the City
of Bakersfield, bounded on the west by
Haley Street, on the south by Columbus Street,
on the east by Cornell Street and extending
north from Columbus Street a distance of
205.68 feet.
In accordance with a recommendation of the Planning Commissio~
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
date of February 1, 1965 was fixed for hearing before the Council on
request of Harvey S. and Arlene B. Ritchie for a change of zone for
that certain property in the City of Bakersfield bounded on the west by
Haley Street, on the south by Columbus Street, on the east by Cornell
Street and extending north from Columbus Street a distance of 205.68
feet.
Date fixed for hearing on appeal of
M. G. Bultman to decision of the Board
of Zoning Adjustment denying his application
for a variance on that certain property
commonly known as 1001 Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by CouncilmarL
Stiern, date of February l, 1965 was fixed for hearing before the CouncJ-
on appeal of M. G. Bultman to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
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denying his application for a variance of a C-1 (Limited Commercial)
Zone to permit the rental from and incidental storage of one two-ton
truck in conjunction with a car rental operation at a former service
station on that certain property commonly known as 1001 Chester Avenue.
Approval Of Step salary Increase
effective January l, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, salary increase for Henry Grant, Sanitation Crewman I, from
Step D to E, effective January l, 1965, was approved.
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed
from Parkdale Development Company for
portion of Akers Road lying immediately
west of the westerly boundary of Tract
No. 2868.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore~ seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Street Right of Way Deed from Parkdale Development Company for
portion of Akers Road .lying immediately west of the westerly boundary
of Tract No. 2868, was accepted.
Encroachment Permit granted Crocker-Citizens
National Bank at southeast corner of Ming
Road.and South Real Road.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Encroachment Permit was granted Crocker-Citizens National
Bank for construction of footings under the sidewalk area at southwest
corner of Ming Road and South Real Road.
Approval of Plan for development of
Real Road between California Avenue and
Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, plan for development of Real Road between California Avenue
and Chester Lane, was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfar~z, Vouchers Nos. 1938 to 2001 inclusive, in amount of $33,415.83,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and authorization
was granted for payment of same.
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Reception of Thank-Your Note from
former Mayor Winer.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from former Mayor Winer thanking the Mayor and
members of the City Council for their thoughtfulness in presenting
him with the key to the City, the plaque, the gavel and the Polaroid
Land Camera, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Harry E.
Blair, County Superintendent of Schools,
extending invitation to the Mayor to
serve on Committee to bring a state college
to Kern County.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks,~ seconded by Councilman
Mossman, communication from Harry E. Blair, County Superintendent of
Schools, extending invitation to Mayor Karlen to serve on an ad hoc
advisory committee to forward the passage of legislation in the current
session to authorize a state college in Kern County, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Request from California State Library
for Municipal Code referred to the City
Attorney for recommendation back to the
Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, request from the California State Library that the City
waive the purchase price of a Municipal Code and furnish the law
labriarian with a copy of same, was referred to the City Attorney for
recommendation back to the Council.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council:,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Doolin:.
the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:30 P.M.
ATTEST:
CITY %%ERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, January 18, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 18, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and
Reverend William Hart of the Church of Religious
Invocation by the
Science, the Mayor
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of
approved as presented.
Acceptance
Pool Paint.
Marchbanks,
January ll, 1965 were
of bids to furnish
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman~
Whittemore, bid of Utilities Supply Company to furnish Intertol and
Valdura Paint, and bid of Socco Plastic, Incorporated, to furnish
Pooline Paint for City pools were accepted, all other bids were
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contracts.
Reception of Report from Director of
Public Works on Crossing Signals at
Various Streets and the Santa Fe Tracks.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, report of Director of Public Works on crossing signals at
various streets and the Santa Fe Tracks were received and ordered placed
on file. During discussion, Councilman Stiern requested Mr. Bergen,
Director of Public Works, to ascertain from both the Santa Fe Railroad
and the PUC, if in the interests of safety, some kind of
and light could be installed at those crossings were the
disconnected. Councilman Stiern also asked for a report
of accidents occurring at these intersections.
activated arm
signals are
of the number
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January 18, 1965 - Page 2
Reception of Report from Cable Television
Committee on Cable TV Ordinance.
Councilman Marchbanks, chairman of the Cable Television
Committee, reported on two meetings held with representatives of
the television industry and interested parties relative to the
franchise ordinance, the final draft of which will be sent out to
all members of the Council for their inspection and review. Upon
a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman Rucker, the
report was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Report of Voucher Committee
on City Council Travel Expense.
Councilman Whirremote of the Voucher Approval Committee,
gave a detailed report to the Council on expenditures charged to the
Council's travel expense account. He pointed out that over six
hundred dollars had been charged to this account to cover expenses ,of
the City Manager and the City Attorney in attending certain hearings,
as ordered by the Council. Also, that $558.80 charged to this account
actually covered the expenses of the Civic Auditorium Manager in
appearing before the Council for a personnel interview. Upon a
motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, 'the
Auditor-Controller was authorized to remove $558.80 from the Council's
Travel Expense Account No. 11-510-51 and charge same to the City
Manager's budget for personnel, Account No. 11-520-51.
Approval of Modification of Joint Exercise
of Power 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 Councilman
Stiern, Modification of Joint Exercise of Power 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.
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Acceptance of Street Deed from Stokes
Development Company for additional
right of way on Ming Avenue and Real
Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Street Deed from Stokes Development Company for additional
right of way on Ming Avenue and Real Road was accepted.
Approval of Step Salary increase
effective November l, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, salary increase for Bill Gault, Stage Manager, from Step C to
D, effective November 1, 1964, was approved. This step raise was
inadevertently overlooked and a retroactive adjustment will be made.
Approval of amended Lease Agreement with
the County of Kern for the County Dog
Pound.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, amended Lease Agreement with the County of Kern for the County
Dog Pound which will allow the construction of an additional holding
pen was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Procurement Officer authorized to negotiate
with low bidder on the Kern County Union
High School District Lamp bid.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, the Procurement Officer was authorized to
negotiate with the low bidder on the Kern County Union High School
District bid for City's annual requirements of Lamps, and award a
The Mayor was authorized to execute the contract when
contract.
awarded.
Authorization granted to declare Police
Car #60 surplus and auction off to
highest bidder.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Marchbanks, authorization was granted to declare wrecked
Police Car #60 surplus and auction it off to the highest bidder.
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Purchasing Division authorized to make
a list of all surplus items and present
to the Council for authorization to
advertise for sale.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Coundlwoman
Balfanz, authorization was granted the Purchasing Division to make a
list of all surplus equipment and submit to the Council for
authorization to advertise for sale.
Procurement Officer authorized to bid
jointly with the County of Kern for City's
annual gasoline and diesel requirements.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the Procurement Officer was authorized to bid jointly with
the County of Kern for the City of Bakersfield's annual gasoline and
diesel requirements. After the bid is awarded, a separate contract
will be made with the low bidder and the Mayor is authorized to
execute same.
Authorization granted to declare Garbage
Truck #415 surplus and auction off same
to the highest bidder.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, authorization was granted to declare Garbage Truck #415, 1957
International, as surplus and auction off same to the highest bidder.
Mayor authorized to execute Deed from City
of Bakersfield to Eugene and Virginia L.
Sultze, for property located at
Palm and H Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the Mayor was authorized to execute a Deed from the City of
Bakersfield to Eugene and Virginia L. Sultze, husband and wife as
joint tenants, for property located at Palm and H Streets.
Auditor-Controller authorized to issue
check to cover refund for unused portion
of business license issued to William
Carver, deceased.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks~ the Auditor-Controller was authorized to issue check in
amount of $20.00 to cover refund of unused half years business license
issued to William A. Carver, deceased.
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Claim for Damages from Dr. Walter S.
Boston, chiropractor, referred to the
City Attorney for handling with the
City's insurance adjuster.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, claim for damages from Dr. Walter E. Boston, chiropractor,
was referred to the City Attorney for handling with the City's insurance
adjuster. Councilman Mossman requested that the Council be notified
of the outcome.
Authorization granted to enter into
suburban rental agreement with Greater
Western Homes to connect that certain
property located south of Wilson Road
and west of Fremont Street to the City
sewer, pending annexation.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks,
authorization was granted the Public Works Department to enter
into a suburban sewer rental agreement with Greater Western Homes
for that certain property located south of Wilson Road and west of
Fremont Street, pending annexation, agreement to be similar to the
type approved for Tract 2385 with the rate set reflecting charges in
Chapter 8.72 of the Municipal Code.
Approval of City-County Agreement for
payment of Canal Maintenance under
contract with the East Side Canal Company.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, City-County Agreement for payment of Canal Maintenance under
contract with the East Side Canal Company was approved, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Mayor authorized to execute Notice of
Completion for construction of a Sanitary
Sewer under the Arvin-Edison Canal. at
Stine Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Project for the construction of a Sanitary Sewer under
the Arvin-Edison Canal at Stine Road which was completed January 11,
1965, was accepted~ and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
Notice of Completion for recordation.
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1965 - Page 6
Adoption of Resolution No. 3-65 amending
Resolution No. 2-65 establishing voting
precincts, appointing precinct election
officers and designating polling places
in the Outlying Precincts in the Bakersfield
School District for the election of two
members of the Board of Education, to be
held on the 2rid day of March, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Resolution No. 3-65 amending Resolution No. 2-65 establishing
voting precincts, appointing precinct election officers and designating
polling places in the Outlying Precincts in the Bakersfield School
District for the election of two members of the Board of Education,
to be held on the 2nd day of March, 1965, was
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Doolin,
adopted by the following
Mossman, Rucker,
Approval of Form of Ballot for Nominating
Municipal Election to be held March 2,
1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Form of Ballot for Nominating Municipal Election to be held
March 2, 1965, was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2002 to 2083 inclusive, in amount
of $69,093.41, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of Note of Appreciation
from Mrs. Frank Sullivan.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, note of appreciation from Mrs. Frank Sullivan was received
and ordered placed on file.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:05 P.M.
MA~O~of~ the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
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ATTEST:
CITY~a~x-'~ic~ f 'the Council of
Bakersfield,
California,
January 25, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 25, 1965.
Following the Pledge
Councilman Richard Stiern, the
asked for a roll call.
Present:
of Allegiance and Invocation by
Mayor called the meeting to order and
Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Paint for a total amount of $1,367.07
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
Bid of Jim Alfter for
paving two Jastro Park Tennis Courts.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, unit prices bid by Jim Alfter for the paving of two Jastro
Park Tennis Courts was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Approval of formula for contribution to
Association of Kern County Cities for study
on the duplication of governmental services.
Councilman Richard Stiern reported on a meeting of the
Association of Kern County Cities which was held in Shafter on January
21, 1965. He stated that he had been nominated and elected as the
Association's first president. At the November 12, 1964 meeting of
the Association, it was suggested that a special study on the duplication
of city and county governmental services as related to financing be made,
with the study to be financed on a contribution baas from all cities
at the rate of $33 per 1,000 population, providing the County would
annual requirements of Automotive
was accepted, all other bids were
to execute the contract.
Acceptance of
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of Diefels Westchester
House of Color to furnish annual
requirements of Automotive Paint.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, bid of Deifels Westchester House of Color to furnish
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participate in the financing of such a study. Upon a motion by
Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the Council
approved the formula to finance the study and pledged payment of
the contribution whenever called upon to do so.
Reception of Report of Meeting of
Association of Kern County Cities.
Upon a motion by Councilman RucSer, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, report of the meeting of the Association of Kern County
Cities held on January 21, 1965, was received and ordered placed on file.
Councilman Stiern appointed to represent
City of Bakersfield on Committee to confer
with the Board of Supervisors on the proposed
joint study of duplicahion of services.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Councilman Stiern was appointed as a representative from the
City of Bakersfield to confer with the Board of Supervisors as a
Committee of the ten member cities of the Association of Kern County
Cities on the proposed joint study of duplication of services and costs
relative to the County of Kern and the incorporated cities.
Administrative Staff requested to notify
all residents served by the Crest Water
Company of hearing to be held by the Public
Utilities Commission on rates and service.
The City Manager reported that the Public Utilities Commission
would hold a hearing in the Police Building on February 2, 1965, at
which time its staff would report on the investigation made and hear
complaints against the rates and service furnished to the customers
of the Crest Water Company. In order to publicize the hearing, it 'was
moved by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Stiern and
6arried, that the administrative staff send out postcards to all
the customers being served by the Crest Water Company notifying them
of the hearing. Councilmen Doolin, Rucker and Whittemore voted in the
negative on this motion.
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Approval of Step salary increases
effective February l, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the following step salary increases were approved, effective
February 1, 1965:
Lynn N. Ashby
Floyd E. Bertrand
Robert L. Bowman
J. Dale Hawley
M. C. Horsley
L. McNeill
Gilbert Martinez
Ronda R. Stokes
Communications Sergeant Step E to F
Motor Patrolman Step E to F
Planner I Step E to F
Engineer Ill Step E to F
Park Foreman Step D to E
Engineering Draftsman Step C to D
Utility Man Step C to D
Clerk-Steno II Step C to D
Adoption of Resolution No. 4-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
requesting the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Kern to permit the County
Cl~rk to render specified services to said
City relating to the Conduct of the Municipal
Election to be held on March 2, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, Resolution No. 4-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern to permit
the County Clerk to render specified services to said City relating
to the conduct of the Municipal Election to be held on March 2, 1965,
was adopteel by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of "99" Freeway Maintenance
Agreement with the Division of Highways.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Highway "99" Freeway Maintenance Agreement with the Division of
Highwayswas approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 to Lewis
V. Christensen for Construction of
Storage Building at Police
Pistol Range.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by CouncilNan
Rucker, Change Order No. 1 to Lewis V. Christensen, in amount of $670.00
increase to Contract No. 94-64, for construction of Storage Building at
the Police Pistol Range was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute same.
Bakersfield, California, January 25, 1965 - Page 4
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request of Elmer F. Karpe, Inc. to
revert Map of Tract 2705 to acreage.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
request of Elmer F. Karpe, Inc. to revert Map of Tract 2705 to acreage was
set for hearing before the Council on February 8, 1965.
Adoption in principle of proposed Ordinance
of the City of Bakersfield granting the
nonexclusive right, privilege and franchise
to lay and use lines, wires, coaxial cable
and appurtenances for transmitting,
distributing and supplying radio and television
antenna service along, across and upon the
public streets, ways, alleys and places within
a designated service area of said City of
Bakersfield.
A proposed ordinance of the City of Bakersfield relative to
the granting of a franchise for a Community Antenna Television System,
which had been prepared as a result of several meetings between the
Council Television Committee and interested persons, was discussed
at this time. Councilman Marchbanks offered a motion that the Council
adopt the ordinance, which will regulate the TV System, in principle,
set date of February 8, 1965 for receiving bids and awarding the
franchise, and furnish copies of the proposed ordinance to all persons
interested in submitting proposals to the' Council. This motion
died for lack of a second.
After discussion, Councilman Stiern offered a substitute
motion that action be deferred for two weeks on adopting the ordinance,
and that during the two week period the ordinance be finalized and
polished and made acceptable to all concerned. He stated that he had
not had sufficient time to study the ordinance. Councilman Stiern
suggested that the City Attorney consult with Mr. Jordan, the County
Counsel, and ascertain if the County intends to adopt a similar
ordinance, as he feels the City and County ordinances regulating Cable
TV should be compatible. In the absence of a second, this motion
died.
Bakersfield, California, January 25, 1965 - Page 5
69
After discussion, Councilman Marchbanks made a motion, which
was seconded by Councilman Doolin and carried, that the Council adopt
the proposed ordinance in principle, set the date of February 15,
1965 for receiving bids and awarding the franchise, and furnish
copies of the proposed ordinance to all interested persons. In the
meantime, if it were deemed necessary to make any modifications in
the proposed ordinance, it could be changed any time during the three
week period. Councilman Stiern voted in the negative on this motion.
City Attorney instructed to confer with
Mr. Ralph Jordan, County Counsel, relative
to drawing ordinance for CATV System
franchise.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, the City Attorney was instructed to confer with Mr. Ralph
Jordan, County Counsel, and obtain his comments and suggestions for
drawing an ordinance for CATV System franchise.
Communication from Mr. Henry J. Plomp
relative to city sewage backup flow
referred to the Director of Public Works.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from Mr. Henry J. Plomp relative to city sewage,
backup flow into his residence at 3312 Candlewood Driw~, was received
and ordered placed on file and referred to the Director of Public Works.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2084 to 2153 inclusive, in amount of $63,041.12,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Communications directed sent to Assemblymen
Jack T. Casey and John C. Williamson relative
action on Concurrent Resolution on Charter
amendments approved at November 3, 1964 election.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the Council directed that communications be sent to both
Assemblyman Jack T. Casey and Assemblyman John C. Williamson requesting
that action be taken to introduce Concurrent Resolution on Charter
amendments approved at November 3, 1964 election.
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Council,
Marchbanks,
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:25 P.M.
MAY e City of Bakersfield,
Calif.
ATTEST:
the City of Bakersfield, California
Council of
Bakersfield, California, February l, 1965
7!
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. February 1, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Inw)cation offered by
the Reverend M. L. Van Wagnen of the First Congregational Church, the
Mayor called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin~ Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 25, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Reception of Report of the Council
Auditorium Committee and adoption
of recommendations contained therein.
Councilwoman Balfanz, chairman of the CouncilAuditorium
Committee, reported on a meeting of the Committee held January 27, ].965,
and upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the report was received and ordered placed on file, and the
recommendations contained therein were adopted.
Report from Councilman Marchbanks on
public hearing before the California
Public Utilities Commission into Crest
Water Company policies, rates and quality
of water.
Councilman Bruce Marchbanks~ chairman of the Council Water
Committee, reported that a public hearing will be held by the California
Public Utilities Commission into the Crest Water Company policies,
rates and quality of water, at the Bakersfield Police Department
Auditorium on Tuesday, February 2, 1965, at 10:00 A.M. He invited
all interested persons to be present at this hearing.
Adoption of Resiution No. 6-65 of
Intention to approve an amendment to
Contract between the Board of
Administration of the State Employees'
Retirement System and the City Council
of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by CouncJLlwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 6-65 of Intention to approve an Amendment to
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the Contract between the Board of Administration of the State
Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City
of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Auditor-Controller authorized to
establish Change Funds for certain
City Departments.
Stiern,
change
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz,
the Auditor-Controller was authorized to
funds:
seconded by Councilman
establish the following
Planning Department
Building Department
Public Works Department
$25.00
$75.OO
$50.00
Adoption of Resolution No. 5-65 to the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern
for the exclusion of all property within the
corporate limits of the City of Bakersfield
from the levy of Taxes for Structural Fire
Protection for the fiscal year 1965-66.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution No. 5-65 to the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Kern for the exclusion of all property within the corporate limits of
the City of Bakersfield from the levy of Taxes for Structural Fire Protection
for the fiscal year 1965-66 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Petition
to the
Ayes:
Board of Supervisors, was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
First reading given proposed Ordinance
amending Section 11.04.650 (d) of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
pertaining to Truck Traffic and Parking
on designated streets within the City of
Bakersfield.
At this time proposed Ordinance amending Section 11.04.650 (d)
of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield pertaining to Truck
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Bakersfield, California, February 1, 1965 - Page 3
Traffic and Parking on designated streets within the City of Bakersfield
was considered given first reading.
First reading given Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 11.04.350 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield.
At this time proposed ordinance of the Council of
Bakersfield amending Section 11.04.350 of the Municipal Code
of Bakersfield was considered given first reading.
the City of
of the City
Encroachment Permit granted Pipe Trades
Board of Trustees for building on
southeast corner of Lake Street and
Stockton Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Authorization granted Police Department
Civil Service Commission to waive the
residential requirement of the Charter on
three persons who have successfully passed
the examination for Police Patrolman.
Inasmuch as there are not sufficient persons having the
necessary residential qualifications available to fill existing vacancies
on the Police Department for the classification of Police Patrolman,
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
authorization was granted to waive the residential requirement of the
Charter on the three persons who have successfully passed the examination
for Police Patrolman and whose names now appear on the "Class B" Eligibility
list which was established on January 25, 1965.
January 3, 1973.
Rucker, Encroachment Permit was granted Pipe Trades Board of Trustees
for encroachment of prefabricated building on the southeast corner of
Lake Street a~d Stockton Street.
Re-appointment of Mr. Lindsey Pryor
as Member of the Citizens Auditorium
Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Mr. Lindsay Pryor was re-appointed as a Member of the
Citizens Auditorium Committee for an eight year term expiring
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Bakersfield, California, February 1, 1965 - Page 4
Claim for personal injuries filed by
parents of Mark Cohen, a minor,
referred to the City Attorney for
handling with theCity's insurance
carrier.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, claim for personal injuries filed by parents of Mark Cohen,
a minor, was referred to the City Attorney for handling with the
City's insurance carrier. Councilman Mossman requested that the
Council be apprised of the final results when the matter is settled.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2154 to 2216 inclusive, in amount
of $9,755.83, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Rucker,
to Concurrent Resolution approving the Charter amendments adopted by
the voters of the City of Bakersfield at the election on November 3,
1964, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Harry E.
Blair, County Superintendent of Schools,
thanking Mayor Karlen for accepting appointment
to ad hoc committee for bringing state college
to Kern County.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, communication from Harry E. Blair, County Superintendent of
Schools, thanking Mayor Karlen for accepting an appointment to serve
as a member of proposed ad hoc committee to forward the passage of
legislation to authorize a state college in Kern County as recommended
by the Coordinating Council for Higher Education, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Assemblyman
John C. Williamson, re Charter Amendments.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
communication from Assemblyman John C. Williamson relative
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Bakersfield, California, February 1, 1965 - Page 5
Claim for bodily injury and property
damage filed by R. H. Thompson referred
to the City Attorney for handling.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, claim for bodily injury and property damage filed by R. H.
Thompson was referred to the City Attorney for handling with the
City's insurance carrier, with report of final results to be made to the
Council.
Reception of communication from the
California Water Service Company relative
to importation of supplemental water to
Greater Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, communication from the California Water Service Company
relative to the importation of supplemental water from the State aq'~educt
to Greater Bakersfield, was received and ordered placed on file and copies
were ordered sent to each member of the Council.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1547 New Series
amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield by changing
the Land Use Zoning of that certain property
in the City of Bakersfield located at the east
side of Stine Road, approximately 820 feet
south of Ming Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on application of Robert
W. Karpe to amend Title Seventeen 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 theeast side of Stine Road,
approximately 820 feet south of Ming Avenue, the City Clerk reported
that the hearing had been duly advertised and posted and no written
protests had been received in her office. Resolution and Findings
of Fact of the Planning Commission in regard to this application were
read.
No protests having been received, upon a motion by Councilman
Stiern, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks, Ordinance No. 1547 New
Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield by changing the zoning boundaries of this property from
Bakersfield, California, February 1, 1965 - Page 6
an R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-3-D (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling) - Architectural Design) Zone was adopted by the
following Mote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mossman; Rucker,
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 185
granting variance of the Land Use
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Bakersfield
affecting that certain property as
hereinafter described and zoned as a C-1
(Limited Commercial) Zone to permit the
rental from and incidental storage of one
two-ton truck in conjunction with a car
rental operation at a former service
station site on that certain property
commonly known as 1001 Chester Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of M. G.
Bultman to the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying
his application for a variance of the Land Use Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Bakersfield affecting that certain property zoned C-1
(Limited Commercial) Zone to permit the rental from and incidental
storage of one two-ton truck in conjunction with a car rental
operation at a former service station on that certain property
commonly known as 1001 Chester Avenue, the City Clerk reported that
this hearing had been duly advertised and posted and no written
protests had been received in her office. Resolution and Findings
of Fact of the Board of Zoning Adjustment relative to this variance
were read.
Mr. Bultman filed a petition containing the signatures
of 23 property owners in the vicinity of the property giving their
consent to the granting of the variance.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Mossman,
seconded by Councilman Stiern, the decision of the Board of Zoning
Bakersfield, California, February 1, 1965 - Page 7
Adjustment was reversed, and Zoning Resolution No. 185 granting the
variance was adopted by the
Councilmen Balfanz,
Stiern,
None
None
following vote:
Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Whittemore
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Rucker,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1548 New
Series amending Title Seventeen of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
by changing the Land Use Zoning of those
certain properties in the City of
Bakersfield bounded on the west by Haley
Street, on the south by Columbus Street,
on the east by Cornell Street and extending
north from Columbus Street a distance of
205.68 feet.
This being the time set for hearing on application of
Harvey S. and Arlene B. Ritchie to amend Title Seventeen of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use Zoning of
that certain property in the City of Bakersfield bounded on the west
by Haley Street, on the south by Columbus Street, on the east by
Cornell Street and extending north from Columbus Street a distance of
205.68 feet, the City Clerk reported that this hearing had been
duly advertised and posted, and a petition signed by 13 residents
in the area objecting to a C-1 zoning had b~en filed in her office.
The Resolution and Findings of Fact of the Planning Commission relative
to this application were read.
The attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie filed a
petition containing the signatures of seventeen owners of real proper'gy
in the vicinity of this property requesting that the Council fezone
the parcel of land to C-1 on the front portion and R-3 on the rear
portion.
Rondone,
requested that the property not be rezoned to C-i,
no objection to an R-3 or R-4 zoning.
Mr. Walter J. Huber, Mr. Roland Bowen and Mr. Martin F.
all residing on Haley Street adjacent to the property,
stating they had
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Bakersfield, California, February l, 1965 - Page 8
After considerable discussion, upon a motion by Councilman
Stiern, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks, Ordinance No. 1548 New
Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code by changing the
zoning boundaries of this property from an R-1 (Single Family Dwelling)
Zone to an R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural
Design) Zone, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Rucker, Stiern
Noes: Councilmen Mossman, Whittemore
Absent: None
City Manager instructed to direct a
letter to the Board of Supervisors
placing the Council on record as
supporting the Majority Plan for
Supervisorial Redistricting if it is
altered to the extent that the Second
Supervisorial District will continue
to represent a portion of southwest
Bakersfield.
The Council engaged in a discussion regarding the redistricting
of the five supervisorial districts in the County. City Manager Noland
stated that there were a multitude of problems to be considered before
a decision of this consequence could be made and that the public
should know what these boundaries are going to be prior to formulating
an ordinance and the Council should have a chance to look these
boundaries over and at least make some comments before a final decision
is made by the Board of Supervisors. He suggested that he be
instructed to direct a letter to the Board oT Supervisors and ask them
to reconsider the proposed plans and if
that this plan be made available to the
consideration.
they do favor another plan,
City Council for its
Several motions were made and restated. Councilman Doolin
made a motion that the City Manager appear before the Board of Supervisors
and ask for a delay in the vote on the redistricting, with the idea of
studying other suggestions, one being that the Greater Bakersfield area
be represented by 2½ Supervisors. Councilman Marchbanks seconded this
motion, but later withdrew his second.
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Bakersfield, California, February 1, 1965 - Page 9
City Manager Noland restated this motion by again suggesting
that he be instructed to ask the Board of Supervisors to (1) Review
the Majority Plan and (2) If a decision is made to change the Majority
Plan, that the new plan be made a~ilable and submitted to the Council
for its consideration.
After considerable discussion, Councilman Stiern offered a
substitute motion, which was seconded by Councilman Mossman, and carried,
that the City Council be on record with the Board of Supervisors and
the City Manager inform them that the Council supports the Majority
Plan for Supervisorial Redistricting as offered, if it is altered to
the extent that the second supervisorial district will continue to
represent a portion of southwest Bakersfield.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 10:00 P.M.
MAYOR of ' ~
t ~-the City ~f Baklrs~i~rnia
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK~~-~i~lo'Cle~e~r ~f ~e Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, February 8, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
Hall at eight o'clock P. M. February 8, 1965.
Council of the City
Chambers of the City
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Norman Calloway of the Wesley Methodist Church, the Mayor
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor KarIen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 1, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of Bid of Cal's Automotive
Service for 2- Three Wheel 1½ Cu. Yd.
Dump Trucks.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, bid of Cal's Automotive Set,vice to furnish 2 - Three
Wheel 1½ Cu. Yd. Dump Trucks for a total sum of $3,670.41, was
accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of low bids for Diesel
Fuel Requirements for 1965-66.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz; seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, the following low bids to furnish Diesel Fuel requirements
for 1965-66 were accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract:
Richfield oil Co.
Standard Oil Co.
Suniand Oil Co.
Suniand Oil Co.
Regular
Regular
Premium
Premium
Truck & Trailer .0877
Tank Wagon .0923
Truck & Trailer .0987
Tank Wagon .1108
Acceptance of low bids for Gasoline
Requirements for 1965-66.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, the following low bids to furnish Gasoline requirements
for 1965-66 were accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the
Bakersfield, California, February 8, 1965 - Page 2
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract:
Union Oil Co.
Richfield Oil Co.
Union Oil Co.
Richfield Oil Co.
Regular
Regular
Premium
Premium
Truck & Trailer .174
Tank Wagon .1841
Truck & Trailer .1944
Tank Wagon .2043
Adoption of Resolution No. 7-65 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield
re-affirming its previous position on
the matter of an imported Urban Water
Supply and endorsing the recent action
of the Urban Water Steering Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 7-65 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield re-affirming its previous position on the matter of the
Urban Water Steering Committee, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: iNone
Copies of the Resolution were ordered sent to the Kern
County Water Agency and to the Urban Water Steering Committee.
Reception of Progress Report of
the Downtown Revitalization Committee.
Councilman Whirremote reported on a meeting of the Downtown
Revitalization Committee which received and unanimously endorsed the
concept of a downtown revitalization plan. The Committee authorized
the planning consultant to submit the first three phases of the plan
to City department heads for their suggestions and comment. The
endorsed plan suggests five phases, three of which could be considered
for immediate implementation. Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin,
seconded by Councilman Marchbanks, the report was received and ordered
and copies were requested to be sent 'to each member
placed on file,
of the Council.
Reception of Report of the Recreation
Committee - re proposed Softball
Budget.
Councilman Doolin reported on the fees proposed to be
charged for a summer softball program, and upon a motion by Councilman
Doolin, seconded by Councilman Rucker, the report was received and
Bakersfield, California, February 8, 1965 - Page 3
ordered placed on file, and authorization was granted to budget funds
to include softball in the Recreation program.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1549 New Series
granting to the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway Company, a Corporation,
its successors and assigns, a permit to
construct, maintain and operate a Railroad
Track along 15th Street and across F
Street in the City of Bakersfield,
County of Kern, State of California.
An application was made to the City of Bakersfield by
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company for a permit to
construct, maintain and operate another track across F Street and in
15th Street, and pursuant to Section 131 of the Charter, action was
deferred for a period of 30 days. Upon a motion by Councilman
Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Rucker, Ordinance No. 1549 New
Series granting to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company,.
a Corporation, its successors and assigns, a permit to construct,
maintain and operate a Railroad Track along 15th Street and
Street in the City of Bakersfield,
was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Stiern,
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
County of Kern, State of
across F
Ca1 if ornia,
Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Whirremote
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1550 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 11.04.350 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Ordinance No. 1550 New Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Section 11.04.350 of the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield~ C~ifornia, February 8~ 1965 - Page 4
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1551 New Series
amending Section 11.04.650 (d) of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
pertaining to Truck Traffic and Parking on
designated Streets within the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin~ seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, Ordinance No. 1551 New Series amending Section
11.04.650 (d) of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
pertaining to Truck Traffic and Parking on designated streets within
the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin~ Marchbanks, Mossman~ Rucker~
Stiern~ Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Plans and Specifications
for the construction of a storm drain
along "L" Street from 2nd Street to
4th Street and along 4th Street from
"L" to "R" Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern~ seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Plans and Specifications for construction of a Storm Drain
along "L" Street from 2nd Street to 4th Street and along 4th Street
from "L" to "R" Streets~ were approved.
Approval of Plans and Specifications
for Jastro Park Sprinkler System.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks~ Plans and Specifications for Jastro Park Sprinkler
System were approved.
Approval of Standard Drawings Nos. S-1
through S-32, except S-5, S-9 and S-26.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Standard Drawings Nos. S-1 through S-32, except S-5~
S-9 and S-26, were approved.
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of portions
Avenue, was
Approval of Utilities Agreement with
the Division of Highways for replacement
of portions of sanitary sewer line between
"G" Street and Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Stiern~ Utilities Agreement with the Division of Highways for replacement
of sanitary sewer line between "G" Street and Chester
approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Mayor authorized to execute Quitclaim
Deed from the City of Bakersfield to
the Ming Center Development Company.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the Mayor was authorized to execute a Quitclaim Deed from the
City of Bakersfield to the Ming Center Development Company for easement
for sewer line purposes over the westerly 5 feet of Lot 1 of Tract
2705, said Tract being reverted to acreage and the easement no longer
required.
Petition from residents on East 9th
Street, East loth Street and Potomac
Street for the formation of a Public
Improvement District to construct
concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks
and necessary cross gutters, referred to
the City Engineer for checking the
signatures.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, petition from residents on East 9th Street, East 10th Street
and Potomac Street between Owens Street and Lakeview Avenue,
requesting the City Council to form a Public Improvement District for
the construction of concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and necessary
cross gutters in this area, was received and referred to the City
Engineer for checking the signatures.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request of Douglas Oil Company for a
change of zone for that certain property
in the City of Bakersfield located at
the northeast corner of South Chester
and Geneva Avenues.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Rucker,
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date of February 23, 1965 was set
request of Douglas Oil Company for a change
property in the City of Bakersfield located
of South Chester and Geneva Avenues.
for hearing before the Council on
of zone for that certain
at the northeast corner
Rucker,
of $34.00 to Earl O. Smith of Wallace & Smith, Contractors,
refund for duplicate payment for Building Permit.
Approval of Map of Reversion to Acreage
of a portion of land previously subdivided
by Map of Tract No. 2705.
Auditor-Controller authorized to issue
check to Earl O. Smith for refund for
duplicate payment of Building Permit.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
the Auditor-Controller was authorized to issue check in amour~t
covering
This being the time set for hearing on request of Elmer Karpe,
Inc. to revert Map of Tract 2705 to acreage, the City Clerk reported
that this hearing had been duly advertised and the area had been posted.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, it is determined and ordered as follows: proceedings before
this Council for reversion to acreage of a portion of land previously
subdivided by Map of Tract No. 2705 (recorded November 2, 1962) having
been duly completed; and the applicant having presented evidence of
title and the report of the Planning Commission having verified
nonuse of streets and easements and noted streets and easements
to be left in effect after the reversion; IT IS ORDERED that the Map
of Reversion to Acreage of Tract 2705 reverting to acreage land
previously to be left in effect after the reversion be, and the same
is hereby approved and the Clerk of this Council is directed to
endorse upon the face of said map a copy of this order authenticated
by the seal of the Council of the City of Bakersfield.
The Mayor was authorized to execute Contract and Specifications
to complete in good and workmanlike manner the improvements on Akers
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Road and Parker Avenue dedicated for public purposes according
to the Map of said Tract No. 2705 and remaining in effect after the
reversion to acreage of said Tract No. 2705.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Mossman, the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:30 P.M.
MAYO~ the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
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of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, February 15, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. February 15, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Dr.
Glen Puder of the First Presbyterian Church, the Mayor called the
meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlin. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 8, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Rejection of all bids as excessive for
furnishing and installing Traffic Signal
Systems and constructing Street Improvements
at South Chester Avenue and Casa Loma Drive
and at Mr. Vernon Avenue and University
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, all bids for furnishing and installing Traffic Signal
Systems and constructing Street Improvements at South Chester Avenue
and Casa Loma Drive, and at Mr. Vernon Avenue and University Avenue,
were rejected as being excessive, and authorization was granted to
readvertise for this project in two parts, with bids to be submitted
separately for the electrical work and the street work.
First reading given proposed Ordinance
amending the State Employee's Retirement
Systems' Contract to exclude Hourly
Paid Employees.
At this time first reading was given to proposed Ordinance
amending the State Employee's Retirement Systems' Contract to exclude
Hourly Paid Employees.
Request from Mr. Stanley Rackow for
annexation of Sage International
Department Store property to the City of
Bakersfield referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilm~n
Rucker, request from Mr. Stanley Rackow for annexation to the City of
Bakersfield and zoning upon annexation to C-2 zone, of that certain
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February 15, 1965 - Page 2
property located at 1111 Columbus Avenue, being fhe site of the Sage
International Department Store, was referred to the Planning Commission
for study and recommendation.
Encroachment Permit granted Young,
Wooldridge, Paulden and Self to
construct green color sidewalk at
1600 "M" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Encroachment Permit was granted Young, Wooldridge, Paulden
and Self to construct regulation sidewalk with green color adjacent
to property at 1600 "M" Street.
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed
from Benfid Realty Co. for right of way
required to connect Hughes Lane to "A"
Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Street Right of Way Deed from Benfid Realty Co. for right of
way required to connect Hughes Lane to "A" Street, was accepted.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2302 to 2367 inclusive, in amount ~
of $9,665.45, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of communication from Mr.
Roland Curran, President, Kern County
Water Agency.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, communication from Mr. Roland Curran, President of the Kern
County Water Agency, acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 7-65
re-affirming the Council's previous position on the matter of an
imported urban water supply and endorsing the recent action of the
Urban Water Steering Committee, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield~ California, February 15, 1965 - Page 3
Request from Harold Keyset and Gerald
Keyser to annex and zone upon annexation
that property known as 3004 Ming Road
referred to the Planning Commission for
study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, request from Harold Keyset and Gerald Keyset to ~nnex
and zone C-2 upon annexation that certain property known as 3004 Mi:ag
Road, was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recomme:adation.
Granting franchise for Community
Antenna System within the City of
Bakersfield postponed until meeting
of February 23, 1965.
This being the time set to open bids for the award of a
franchise for permission to operate a Co~umunity Antenna System within
the City of Bakersfield, Auditor-Controller Haynes and his staff opened
the bids and prepared a comparative summary consolidating the in£ormation
contained in the bids for the consideration of the Council.
Bids were received from the following:
1. Trans-Video Corp.
2. William C. Rubinstein, Abraham M. Reiter,
Carl Leserman (joint venturers)
3. Centennial Cable Co.
4. Kern Cable Company, Inc.
A representative of each company was first granted fifteen
minutes and then an additional five minutes, to present his proposa~L
and answer questions pertaining to same. The Council recessed and
then reconvened to discuss the information contained in the summaries.
It was then moved by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, that the matter be tabled for one week to give the Council ~Ln
opportunity to study the bids.
Substitute motion made by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded
by Councilman Rucker, that the Council award the franchise tonight,
failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Marchbanks, Rucker
Noes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Stiern, Whirremote
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, February 15, 1965 - Page 4
Councilman Mossman was asked to will, raw his original
molten and restate it, as the Council did not wish to move to table
the matter.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Stiern and carried unanimously, the granting of a franchise for a
Community Antenna System within the City of Bakersfield was postponed
until Council meeting of February 23, 1965, to enable the Council to.
study the proposals.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks,
Mossman, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
February 23, 1965.
this
seconded by Councilman
until Tuesday,
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of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, Cali£ornia, February 23~ 1965
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. February 23, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation by
the Reverend William Eisenhower of Northminster Presbyterian Church,
the Mayor called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Cottncilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 15, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Rucker~
International Garbage Truck, was
received.
Acceptance of Bid of Diamond Enterprises
for 1957 International Garbage Truck.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded 'by Councilman
bid of Diamond Enterprises in amount of $1250 for 1957
Acceptance of Bid of Louie's Wrecking
Yard for wrecked 1961 Police Sedan.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks,
Doolin, bid of Louie's Wrecking Yard for wrecked
accepted, this being the only bid received.
Council Water Committee to hold meeting
Wednesday, February 24, 1965.
Councilman Stiern at this time reported on a meeting of the
Kern County Water Agency which he had attended, and requested that a
meeting of the Council Water Committee be held as soon as possible to
explore methods which the City might use for contracting with the
Water Agency for FRP Water. Meeting was set up for six o'clock
P.M. in the City Manager's office, Wednesday~ February 24, 1965.
Reception of report from Bruce L. Marchbanks,
Chairman, Special Committee on Cable TV.
Before the Council began its discussion relative to the
awarding o:f the CATV franchise, Councilman Bruce Marchbanks reported
seconded by Councilman
1961 Police Car was
accepted, this being 'the only bid
Bakersfield, California, February 23, 1965 - Page 2
on a hearing by the City Council of San Diego, attended by the City
Attorney and himself, which was held to determine whether or not the
Council should cancel a franchise of an operator of a cable system
in San Diego. After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Mossman,
seconded by Councilman Stiern, the report was received and ordered
Reception of communication from Richard
Hosking, representing Centennial Cable
Company.
A communication from Richard Hosking, attorney, representing
Centennial Cable Company, in which amendments to Centennial's bid
were offered, was read, and upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks,
seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, the communication was received and
ordered placed on file, and is not to be included in the records as
an acceptable amendment to the bid.
Reception of communication from Mr. and
Mrs. Eric O. Johnson, urging the Council
to award cable TV franchise to the Trans-
Video Corporation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from Mr. and Mrs. Eric O. Johnson urging the
Council to award the Cable TV franchise to the Trans-Video Corporation,
was received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare amendment
to Cable TV Ordinance providing for the filing
of a Performance Bond in amount of $100,000.
At this time the Council commenced discussion relative to
the awarding of a franchise for permission to operate a Community
Antenna System within the City of Bakersfield, for which four bids
had been submitted at last week's meeting. Mr. Lee Druckman, president
of Trans-Video Corp., Mr. Bruce Bunker, secretary of Kern Cable
Company, Inc. and Mr. William C. Rubinstein for the venturers, came
to the microphone to answer questions of the Council which would
clarify their respective proposals. Councilman Stiern stated that he
felt the public should be fully protected and service should be made
available within a reasonable length of time, and all the other
members of the Council agreed. After discussion, Councilman Stiern
made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Marchbanks, that
placed on file.
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the Cable TV franchise ordinance be amended, with the proper
language to be drafted by the City Attorney, to provide for a
$100~000 performance bond to be filed by the grantee, which would be
forfeited if the successful bidder fails to construct the cable system
within eighteen months, assuming no undue delays are encountered by
Acts of God, war, or other causes beyond the control of the City or
the operator.
Before voting on this motion, the Council engaged in a
discussion relative to the period of time required to file an
application with the Federal Communications Commission for a microwave
permit to construct the facilities necessary for the microwaved
channels, and Councilman Stiern amended his motion, which was seconded
by Councilman Marchbanks, to require the filing of a $100,000
performance bond, which would be forfeited if the successful bidder
fails to complete the system, meeting the standards set up in the
ordinance, within one year of the time the FCC grants microwave permits.
This motion carried, with Councilman Whittemore abstaining from voting.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to Cable TV Ordinance providing
for the filing of a Performance Bond in
amount of $100,000, with construction of
Cable TV system to be completed in eighteen
months.
The Council continued to discuss the Cable TV franchise, and
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Whittemore,
the original motion requiring the filing of a $100,000 performance
bond from the successful bidder to assure the installation of the
Cable TV system within eighteen months, or the performance bond would
be forfeited, was adopted unanimously.
The Mayor announced that this motion would rescind the
Council's previous action.
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February 23, 1965 - Page 4
Adoption o£ Ordinance No. 1552 New
Series granting the nonexclusive right,
privilege and franchise to Trans-Video
Corp. to lay and use lines, wires, coaxial
cable and appurtenances for transmitting,
distributing and supplying radio and
television antenna service along, across
and upon the public streets, ways, alleys
and places within a designated service
area of said City of Bakersfield.
Councilwoman Balfanz stated that she admired Kern Cable
Company's audacity and courage in submitting a bid and felt that
the Council would have better control of cable conditions if local
people were awarded the franchise. She therefore moved that the
franchise be awarded to Kern Cable Company. This motion was not seconded.
Councilman Marchbanks then moved that Ordinance No. 1552 New
Series awarding the franchise for the Community Antenna System within
the City of Bakersfield to Trans-Video Corp., be adopted. This motion
was seconded by Councilman Rucker and carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Councilwoman Balfanz
Councilwoman Balfanz was excused from the meeting at this
time due to illness.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1553 New Series
of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield
authorizing an amendment to the Contract
between the City Council and the Board of
Administration of the California State Employees'
Retirement System.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Ordinance No. 1553 New Series of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield authorizing an amendment to the Contract between the City
Council and the Board of Administration of the California State
Employees' Returement System, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: Councilwoman Balfanz
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Bakersfield, California, February 23, 1965 - Page 5
Approval of Step Salary Increases.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, the following step salary increases were approved, effective
March 1, 1965:
Helen M. Bolen
Kent D. Davis
Frank Fabbri
Osborn Fisher
Doris Gilliland
L. E. Nicola
L. L. Suniga
Secretary E to F
Engineer III E to F
Maintenance Man II D to E
Sanitation Crewman I C to D
Account Clerk D to E
Maintenance Man II C to D
Sewer Maintenanceman C to D
Inadvertently, step raise for William Jing, Deputy Director
of Public Works, to become effective November 1, 1964, was overlooked
and a retroactive adjustment will be made from Step E to F.
First reading of an Ordinance changing the
Sales Tax percentage effective July l,
1965, in order that sales taxes to be
apportioned to the City by the State during
the year 1965-66 will be the proper amount
due the City.
At this time first reading was considered given to an Ordinan.ce
changing the Sales Tax percentage effective July 1, 1965, in order that
sales taxes to be apportioned to the City by the State during the year
1965-66 will be the proper amount due the City.
Approval of Agreement with the Pacific
Gas and Electric Company for installation
of mercury vapor street lights along Alta
Vista Drive between Kentucky and Bernard
Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, agreement with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company for
installation of mercury vapor street lights along Alta Vista Drive
between Kentucky and Bernard Streets, was approved, and the Mayor
was authorized to execute the contract.
Approval of Agreement with the Pacific
Gas and Electric Company for energy'
and switching for street lights along Alta
Vista Drive between Kentucky and Bernard
Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Agreement with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the
energy and switching for street lights along Alta Vista Drive between
Kentucky and Bernard Streets, was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the contract.
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Approval of Plans and Specifications
for a Restroom and Storage Building
in California Avenue Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, plans and specifications for a restroom and storage
building in California Avenue Park were approved, and authorization
was granted to advertise for bids.
Acceptance of Work and Notice of
Completion 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
Rucker, Project for construction of reinforced Concrete Box Culverts at
White Lane and Kern Island Canal at Ming Avenue and Stine Canal, under
Contract No. 92-64, was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute Notice of Completion for recordation.
City Attorney instructed to prepare a
resolution of findings and determination
of sufficiency of petition, and a resolution
ordering the preparation of estimate, district
map and plans and specifications for
construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and
necessary cross gutters in the area bounded by
9th Sfreet and Potomac Street and Owens Street
and Lakeview Avenue.
The City Engineer submitted a certificate of sufficiency of
a petition filed by residents in the area bounded by 9th Street and
Potomac Street and Owens Street and Lakeview Avenue, for the formation
of a Public Improvement District to construct curbs, gutters and
sidewalks in this area. Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded
by Councilman Doolin, the certificate was received and ordered placed
on file, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution
of findings and determination of sufficiency of the petition and a
resolution ordering the preparation of estimate, district map and plans
and specifications for this work.
Bakersfield, California, February 23, 1965 - Page 7
Auditor-Controller authorized to issue
refund check to James P. Sears covering
filing fee for variance.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Department,
upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman Whittemore,
the Auditor-Controller was authorized to issue a refund check in
amount of $27.00 to James P. Sears, covering filing fee for variance
which was not processed.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Vouchers Nos. 2368 to 2457 inclusive, in amount of $81,290.99:,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1554 New Series
amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield by changing
the Land Use Zoning of those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield located at the
northeast corner of South Chester Avenue and
Geneva Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on application of Douglas
Oil Company to amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield located at the northeast corner of South Chester Avenue
and Geneva Avenue, the City Clerk reported that this hearing has been
duly advertised and posted, and no protests have been received in
her office.
There being no protests or objections received, upon a motior~
by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Doolin, Ordinance No. 1554
New Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code of the City
of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use Zoning of this property from;
an R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-1-D (Limited Commercial
Architectural Design) Zone, was adeopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman,
None
Councilwoman Balfanz
Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
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Committee to be appointed to study
the feasibility o£ establishing a
position of industrial development
and public realtions and development
of a portion of the Municipal Farm
as an Industrial Park.
Councilman Whittemore proposed that before budget time~
a committee be appointed~ composed of members of the Council, of
the Labor Council~ and o£ the business community~ to make a study
to determine the feasibility of establishing a position in the City
for conducting industrial development and public relations. He also
recoraraended that this committee study the possibility of developing
a portion of the Municipal Farm as an industrial park. Upon a
motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
the appointment of this co~Lmittee was approved~ with a report to be
returned to the Council before budget hearings. Councilman Mossman
suggested that representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and the
Downtown Business Association be included in the proposed membership
of the Committee. Mayor Karlen stated that he would contact all
organizations to recommend representatives for appointment to the
committee.
City Attorney requested to explore
the possiblity of drafting an ordinance
prohibiting telephone solicitation.
Councilman Stiern asked the City Attorney to explore
the possibility of drafting an ordinance prohibiting unnecessary
telephone solicitation. City Attorney Hoagland stated that his
office was in the process of researching the problem and would report
back to the Council at a later date.
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Mayor Karlen requested to invite
California Art Commission to hold its
April meeting in Bakersfield.
Dr. Ablin asked the Council to send an invitation to the
California Art Commission and invite that organization to hold its
April meeting in Bakersfield. Mayor Karlen stated that he would
send letters out immediately.
City Manager to draft some of the
facts expressing opposition to the
new supervisorial redistricting plan
for consideration of the Council.
Mayor Karlen commented that an inequity still exists and the
urban area should be more adequately represented in the redistricting
plan of the County's five supervisorial districts. Councilman Doolin
expressed his opposition to the proposed plan. The City Manager offe~?ed
to draft some of the facts for presentation to the Council for
referral to the Board of Supervisors for reconsideration of last week"s
action in adopting a redistricting plan.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Doolin, the Council adjourned at 11:25 P.M.
MAYOR ~)f the City of Bakersfie~ld i~ornia
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Bakersfield, California, March l, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
Hall at eight o'clock P. M. March 1, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by
Councilman Richard Stiern, the Mayor called
asked for a roll call.
Present:
Absent:
Council of the City
Chambers of the City
the meeting to order and
Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 23,
were approved as presented.
Marchbanks,
1965
Bal fanz,
Acceptance of Bid of Kern Sprinkler
Company for construction of Sprinkler
System in Jastro Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilwoman
unit prices bid by Kern Sprinkler Company for construction of
Sprinkler System in Jastro Park were accepted, all other bids were
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of Bid of Regent Construction
to construct Storm Drain in "L" Street
and 4th Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by CouncilmalL Stiern,
unit prices bid by Regent Construction to construct Storm Drain in
"L" Street and 4th Street, were accepted, all other bids were
rejected!, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of Bid of Joe C. Brown, Jr.,
for annual requirements of Curbs,
Gutters and Sidewalks.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, unit prices bid by Joe C. Brown, Jr., for annual requirements
of Curbs., Gutters and Sidewalks were accepted, all other bids were
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Bakersfield, California, March l, 1965 - Page 2
101
Acceptance of negotiated low bid of
Blake, Moffat & Towne for annual
requirements of Lamps.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, low bid negotiated with the Kern County Union High School
District, submitted by Blake, Moffat & Towne, for annual requirements of
Lamps, was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Reception of Report of Council Recreation
Committee re lighting facilities at Planz
Park and construction of a Senior Citizens'
facility in Central Park.
Councilman Doolin, chairman of the Council Recreation Committee,
reported on a meeting of the Committee held February 23, 1965, to
consider certain recommendations presented by the Greater Bakersfield
Adult Sports Committee relative to City-County Recreational facilities
and programs. Councilman Doolin stated that it was the recommendation
of the Committee that the City expend $9,000 to construct lighting
facilities at Planz Park at this time, rather than waiting to include
them in next year's budget. Proposal to construct a building in Central
Park for use as a Senior Citizens' facility will be discussed more fully
at next week's Council meeting. After discussion, upon a motion by
Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, the report was
received and ordered placed on file, for consideration at next week's
meeting.
Reception of report of Governmental Efficiency
Meeting held in order that the City Manager
could report on financial consulting firms
for the issuance of bonds for the Southwest
Sewer Project and architectural firms for the
design of the proposed fire station in the
same area.
Councilman Mossman, chairman of the Governmental Efficiency
Committee, reported on a meeting of the Committee held February 24, 1965,
so that the City Manager could report on his interviews and investigation
of financial consulting firms for the issuance of bonds for the Southwest
Sewer project and architectural firms for the design of the proposed fire
station in the same area. Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded
by Councilwoman Balfanz, the report was received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, March 1, 1965 - Page 3
Acceptance of proposal of Ra£ferty and
Company as financial consulting firm
for Southwest Sewer Bond project.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, proposal of Rafferty and Company to act as financial
consulting firm for the Southwest Sewer Bond project, was accepted.
Reception of Report of Meeting of
Council Water Committee held February
24, 1965.
W. R. Horsley, Water Resources Director, reported on a
meeting of the Council Water Committee held February 24, 1965, to
discuss recent activities of the Kern County Water Agency with
respect to the allocation and service of State Project Water to
Greater Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded
by Councilman Mossman, the report was received and ordered placed on
file and the recommendations contained therein were adopted.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1555 New Series
amending Section 6.08.020 (c), Section
6.08.040 (a) (1), Section 6.08.050 (a),
Section 6.08.080 and Section 6.08.110, of
Chapter 6.08 (Sales and Use Tax) of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Ordinance No. 1555 New Series amending Section 6.08.020 (c),
Section 6.08.040 (a) (1), Section 6.08.050 (a), Section 6.08.080 and
Section 6.08.110, of Chapter 6.08 (Sales and Use Tax) of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Couacilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Step Salary increase
effective March l, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, salary increase effective March 1, 1965, for Louis A. Bayus,
Patrolman, from Step E to F, was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman.
Marchbanks, Vouchers Nos. 2458 to 2508 inclusive, in amount of $54,806..17,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
]03
Bakersfield, California, March 1, 1965 - Page 4
Reception of communication from Brown-Bevis
Industrial Equipment re preferential
consideration for local bidders.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, communication from Brown-Bevis Industrial Equipment Company
requesting preferential consideration for local Bakersfield business
houses on all bids received by the City, was received and ordered
placed on file and referred to the Auditor-Controller to make a report
to the Council and to this company.
Reception of communication from Mrs. Ann
Molhook re award of Cable TV franchise.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, communication from Mrs. Ann Molhook relative to award of
the Cable TV franchise, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Mrs. Betty
O'Brien Morris requesting the Council to
invite the California Arts Commission to
meet in Bakersfield in May.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, communication from Mrs. Betty O'Brien Morris, requesting
the Bakersfield City Council to invite the California Arts Commission
to meet in Bakersfield in May, during the Art Festival week, was
received and ordered placed on file. Mayor Karlen stated
that he would issue the invitation to this Commission.
Adjourment.
There being no further business to come before .lhe Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p~M. ~ ~
MAYOR Of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio o~the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
104 ~
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the
o£ Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
Hall at eight o'clock P. M. March 8, 1965.
Council of the City
Chambers of the City
the
asked for a
Present:
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by
Reverend Paul Mangun, the Mayor called the meeting to order and
roll call.
Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks~
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern~ Whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bids for furnishing and
installing Traffic Signals and constructing
Street Improvements at South Chester Avenue
and Casa Loma Drive and at Mr. Vernon
Avenue and University Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, low bids at unit prices bid were accepted for furnishing
and installing Traffic Signals and constructing Street Improvements
at South Chester Avenue and Casa Loma Drive and at Mr. Vernon Avenue
and University Avenue, as follows:
WORK Contractor Bid
Electrical Sherwin Electric Service $29,800.00
Street Improvement J. W. Jacobs $26,861.75
All other bids were rejected and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract.
City Attorney instructed to make a
study as to the feasibility of intervention
on behalf of the City of San Jose - re
redistricting by the Board of Supervisors
of Santa Clara County.
In acco~4~nce with recommendation of the City Manager, upon
a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Whirremote,
the City Attorney was instructed to make a study as to the feasibili'~y
of intervention on behalf of the City of San Jose in the matter of
the San Jose Junior Chamber of Commerce vs. the County of Santa
Clara - re redistricting ordinanceadopted by the Board of Supervisors
of Santa Clara County.
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Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1965 - Page
City Council action on recommendations
contained in Report No. l, 1965 Session
California Legislature, as submitted by
Councilwoman Kathrsm Balfanz and Assistant
City Attorney Raymond C. Clayton.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Legislative Report No. 1 was received and ordered placed on file.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman~ seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the City Council went on record in opposition to proposed
Senate Bill No. 96. (Lagomarsino)
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, the City Council went on record in opposition to proposed
Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 7. (Weingand)
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the City Council went on record in opposition to proposed Assembly Bill
No. 300. (Stanton, Dymally, Burton & Elliott)
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the City Council went on record as being in favor of proposed
Assembly Bill No. 65. (Danielson and Cartell)
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by CouncilmarL
Whirremote, the City Council went on record as opposing proposed Assembly
Bill No. 104. (Cartell)
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the City Council went on record as supporting proposed Assembly
Bills No. 7 (Gonsalves), No. 49 (Willson, McMillan & Thelin) and No.
48. (Willson & Thelin)
Reception of Council Recreation Committee
Report recommending that the Council enter
into an agreement with Community House for
establishment of a Senior Citizens' facility
in Central Park.
Councilman Doolin, chairman of the Council's Recreation
Committee, read a report of the Committee recommending that the Council
enter into an agreement with Community House for the establishment
of an $80,000.00 Senior Citizens' facility to be located in Central
Park, and upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, the report was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1965 - Page 3
107
Approval Of Agreement and Lease between
Bakersfield Community House and the City
of Bakersfield for construction and
establishment of a recreation and service
center for senior citizens in Central Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, recommendation of the Council Recreation Committee was
accepted, and agreement and lease between Bakersfield Community
House and the City of Bakersfield for the establishment of a recreation
and service center for senior citizens in Central Park, was approved.
The Mayor was authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the Ci'~y.
Director of Public Works instructed to
prepare Plans and Specifications for
adequate lighting facilities at Planz
Park.
The Council again discussed the recommendation of the Council
Recreation Committee to expend approximately $9,000 for providing
lighting in Planz Park for night softball games. City Manager Noland
advised the Council that the cost of the lights would run closer
to $12,000, and Director of Public Works Bergen explained that the
$9,000 figure was only a budget estimate, that the actual cost
would be in the neighborhood of $12,000. After discussion, upon a
motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilman Stiern, the
Director of Public Works was instructed to prepare plans and specifications
for adequate lighting facilities in Planz Park for approval of the
Council and advertising for bids.
Matter of engaging architectural firm
for the design of the proposed fire
station in Southwest Bakersfield
referred to the Governmental Efficiency
Committee for further study.
City Manager Noland recommended that the firm of Stuhr and
Hicks be engaged as the architectural firm for the design of the proposed
fire station in Southwest Bakersfield. After discussion, it was
moved by Councilman Marchbanks, that the City Manager's recommendation
be adopted. The motion failed for lack of a second. It was then
moved by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman Stiern, and carried,
that the matter be referred to the Govermnental Efficiency Committee
for further study.
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Bakersfield, California, March 8,
1965 - Page 4
Date set for hearing before the Council
on application of John H. Deeter for
change of zone for that certain property
located northeasterly of the intersection
of Columbus Street with Oswell Street.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Planning Commission~
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Doolin~
date of March 29~ 1965 was set for hearing before the Council on
application of John H. Deeter for a change of zone from an R-4
(Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone and an R-4-D (Multiple Family Dwelling -
Architectural Design) Zone to a C-O (Professional Office) or more
restrictive Zone~ for that certain property in the City of Bakersfield
located northeasterly of the intersection of Columbus Street with
Oswell Street.
Canvassing returns of Nominating Election
and Election held in the Bakersfield City
School District placed last on the agenda.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, the next item on the agenda - canvassing the returns of
the Nominating Municipal Election and of Election held in the
Bakersfield City School District - was placed last on the agenda.
Director of Public Works and City Attorney
instructed to prepare boundary description
for annexation of that property described
as 3004 Ming Road.
Memorandum of the Planning Commission recommending that the
Council approve request of Harold and Gerald Keyset for annexation of
that property described as 3004 Ming Road subject to the boundaries
as recommended by the City Manager's Annexation Committee was read,
and upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney were
instructed to prepare a boundary description and submit same to the
County Boundary Commission and the Local Agency Formation and
Annexation Committee.
Bakersfield,
California,
March 8, 1965 - Page 5
i09
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request of J. O. Barber for a change of
zone for that certain property in the City
of Bakersfield commonly known as 421 to
531 Olive Street.
Pursuant to recommendation of the Planning Commission, upon
a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Rucker,
date of March 29, 1965 was set for hearing before the Council on
request of J. O. Barber for a change of zone from an R-2 (Two-Family
Dwelling) Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) and "P" (Automobile
Parking) or more restrictive zone, for that certain property in the
City of Bakersfield commonly known as 421 to 531 Olive Street.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
Sanitary Landfill Scale Facility.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, plans and specifications for Sanitary Landfill Scale Facility
were approved and authorization was granted to advertise for bids.
Acceptance of Storage Building at Police
Pistol Range and Mayor authorized to execute
Notice of Completion for recordation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Storage Building at Police Pistol Range constructed by Lewis V.
Christensen under Contract No. 94-64 was accepted, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the Notice of Completion for recordation.
City-County Letter of Agreement
for the employment of legal counsel re
United Airlines withdrawal deferred until
next week's meeting.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, City-County Letter of Agreement for the employment of legal counsel
in Washington, D.C., re United Airlines withdrawal, was withdrawn
from the agenda until next week's meeting.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2509 to 2587 inclusive, in amounl
of $23,184.51, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
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Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1965 - Page 6
Reception of communication from Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce advising
of approval by the Board of Directors of
certain recommendations submitted by the
Chamber's Aviation Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from George Barton, General Manager of the
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, stating that the Board of
Directors in recent action unanimously approved certain recommendations
submitted by the Chamber's Aviation Committee, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of Notice of the Quarterly
Meeting of the South San Joaquin Division
of the League of California Cities.
l~on a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Notice of Quarterly Meeting of the South San Joaquin Division
of the League of California Cities to be held in Delano, Friday,
March 19, i[965, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of acceptance by Trans-Video
Corp. of Franchise granted pursuant to
Ordinance No. 1552 New Series.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, letter of acceptance from Trans-Video Corp. of all of the terms
and conditions of the franchise granted to this company pursuant to
Ordinance No. 1552 New Series, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from the
League of Women Voters re Importation
of Water to Metropolitan Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, communication from the League of Women Voters of Bakersfield
relative to the importation of water to the Greater Bakersfield area,
was received and ordered placed on file, and referred to the Council
Water Committee for study.
Bakersfield~ California, March 8, 1965 - Page 7
111
Appointment by the Mayor of Steering
Committee to evaluate Bakersfield and
Kern County as a site for the International
Exposition.
Mayor Karlen read a statement which he had issued to the
press, relative to a feasibility study being conducted to evaluate
Bakersfield and Kern County as a site for the International Expositic.n
to be held in Southern California in 1968, and appointed the £ollowi~g
persons to serve on a Steering Committee for that purpose:
Bryan Coleman, Chairman
Ray Arnett
Reg Burton
Ken Croes
Lowell Fowler
Elmer Goertz
Jimmie Icardo
Robert Marshall
Robert Miller
Frances Moore
Joe Sonderegger
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Mossman,
seconded by Councilman Stiern, if it is decided by the Steerling Committee
that a feasibility study should be made, funds in the amount of
$5,000 are to be made available from the City of Bakersfield on the
basis of a six month's loan, subject to the approval of the City
Attorney.
Council recesses and reconvenes as a
Canvassing Board of the votes cast at the
Nominating Municipal Election and of
Election held in the Bakersfield C~y
School District on March 2, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the Council recessed and reconvened as a Canvassing Board of
the votes cast at the Nominating Municipal Election and of Election
held in the Bakersfield City School District on March 2, 1965.
Mayor Karlen appointed Councilwoman Balfanz, and Councilmen
Marchbanks and Stiern to canvass the votes.
After the canvass, the Council reconvened as a Council.
Bakersfield, California, March 8,
1965 - Page 8
Adoption of Resolution No. 8-65 declaring
result of canvass of returns of Nominating
Municipal Election and of Election held in
the Bakersfield City School District.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Resolution No. 8-65 declaring result of canvass
of returns of Nominating Municipal Election and of Election heldin
the Bakersfield City School District is to be spread in full on
the minutes and was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
WHEREAS, a Nominating Municipal Election in the City of
Bakersfield for the purpose of electing councilmen in the First,
Third, Fourth and Seventh Wards and an election in the Bakersfield
City School District for the election of two members of the Board
of Educa~ion in said Bakersfield City School District, was duly held
on the 2nd day of March, 1965, and
WHEREAS, after notice duly given as required by law said
election was duly held and conducted on the aforesaid date, and the
returns of said election have been canvassed by this Council,
NOW, THEREFORE, in compliance with Section 22932 of the
Elections Code of the State of California,
resolve, determine and declare the results
to be as follows:
this Council does hereby
of said Municipal Election
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1965 - Page 9
113
NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MARCH 2, 1965
WARD NUMBER 1
COUNCILMAN
Cons. Prec.
No.
Precincts in Registered Votes
Cons. Prec. Voters Cast Rucker
1 l, 2 & 3
2 4 & 5
3 9, 10 & 11
4 12
5 13 & 14
6 32
7 35 & 36
8 88
9 89
10 90
11 91 & 87B
12 92
13 93
14 109
TOTAL
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
GRAND TOTAL
388 61 44
363 69 61
235 58 50
204 94 80
379 132 116
128 43 36
398 133 101
266 145 130
353 169 146
188 95 88
226 115 101
296 171 160
212 114 100
261 133 107
3897 1532 1320
1 1
3897 1533 1321
Total number of Registered Voters 3897
Total number of votes cast 1533
Percentage of votes cast 39.3%
Scat'~ering
1
1
2
2
114
Bakersfield,
California, March 8, 1965 - Page 10
NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MARCH 2~ 1965
WARD NO. 1
MEMBER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
Cons. Prec.Precincts in Registered Votes
No. Cons. Prec. Voters Cast Bellinger Bruschi Foster ~ Hopkins
1. 1, 2 & 3 388 61 40 34 29 5
2 4 & 5 363 69 37 38 29
3 9, 10 & 11 235 58 36 21 31 23
4 12 204 94 8 7 44 84
5 13 &. 14 379 132 28 28 75 102
6 32 128 43 17 19 14 28
7 35 &. 36 398 133 38 34 69 85
8 88 266 145 26 18 38 133
9 89 353 169 26 14 62 157
10 90 188 95 10 12 33 88
11 91 & 87B 226 115 25 20 62 99
12 92 296 171 29 20 73 162
13 93 212 114 14 17 29 98
14 109 261 133 18 14 55 113
3897 1532 352 296 643 1198
1
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1965 - Page 11
1i7
NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MARCH 2, 1965
WARD NUMBER 2
MEMBER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
Cons. Prec.Precincts in
NO.
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
TOTAL
Registered VOTES
Cons. Prec. Voters Cast Bellinger Bruschi
7 & 8 270 62 31 29
6,21 & 22 315 67 45 46
15,17 & 18 251 43 32 26
16 & 19 246 45 26 30
20 & 23 444 128 85 89
31 164 34 23 19
95 & 96 369 89 51 54
101 203 65 39 43
24 & 106 387 115 60 68
25 & 108 392 106 66 91
107 & 148 367 75 42 52
3408 829 500 547
Foster Hopkins
41 18
22 13
17 l0
24 8
49 21
15 7
40 16
26 11
60 31
37 13
34 12
365 160
Total number of registered voters
Total number of votes cast
Percentage of votes cast
3408
829
39.3%
_t18
CONS. Precincts in
Prec. Cons. Prec.
No.
26 97 & 102 342
27 94 & 98 364
28 99 & 100 368
29 103 & 104 396
30 139- (1) 444
31 139- (2) 449
32 140- (1) 351
33 140- (2) 415
34 136 192
35 137 261
36 141 316
37 142 & 144 424
38 138 229
39 143 372
40 105 & 147 398
41 145 & 146 434
TOTAL 5755
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1965 - Page 12
NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MARCH 2, 1965
WARD NUMBER 3
COUNCILMAN
Registered Votes
Voters Cast Caughron Loe
Massa Park Rees
188 24
183 41
162 27
211 13
190 36
197 38
173 25
193 43
108 25
130 36
173 27
202 34
96 15
207 39
196 32
205 36
2814 491
3 1
2817 492
7 16 73 54
34 18 58 25
11 17 77 20
12 8 89 34
9 3 112 15
11 7 101 31
16 6 108 12
15 3 105 23
10 2 43 26
10 0 55 23
6 2 99 33
33 3 94 24
10 3 49 17
11 2 125 22
21 8 74 39
16 6 77 41
232 104 1339 439
1 1
232 104 1340 440
]Reynolds
13
5
8
55
12
8
5
4
5
5
10
2
7
21
29
190
190
Total number of registered voters
Total number of votes cast
Percentage of votes cast
5755
2817
48.9%
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1965 - Page 13
.I 19
Cons. Prec.
No.
26
27
28
29
3O
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
4O
41
TOTAL
NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MARCH 2, 1965
WARD NUMBER 3
MEMBER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
Precincts in Registered Votes
Const. Prec. Voters Cast Bellinger
97 & 102 342 188 119
94 & 98 364 183 80
99 & 100 368 162 79
103 & 104 396 211 117
139 (1) 444 190 79
139 (2) 449 197 99
140 (1) 351 173 93
140 (2) 415 193 86
136 192 108 48
137 261 130 78
141 316 173 84
142 & 144 424 202 108
138 229 96 47
143 372 207 102
105 & 147 398 196 75
145 & 146 434 205 95
5755 2814 1389
Bruschi Foster Hopkins
133 65
1.13 99
1.05 76
1.54 74
].25 104
135 86
107 83
]24 106
56 72
85 60
].16 86
131 106
55 48
122 111
125 125
118 113
1804 1414
Sct
2~.
36
35 1
33
33
25
23
3
18
22
27
27'
25
41
20
40
465 1
120
Cons. Prec.Precincts in
No. Cons. Prec.
42 26,27 & 23B
43 28 & 29
44 30
45 40 & 42
46 43 & 44
47 39, 45 & 151
48 41 & 48
49 51, 52 & 53
50 46 &: 47
51 49 & 50
52 54 &; 55
TOTAL
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
GRAND TOTAL
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1965 - Page 14
NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MARCH 2, 1965
WARD NUMBER 4
COUNCILMAN
Registered Votes
Voters Cast Davis
305 133 4
277 109 3
161 66 2
392 182 6
369 217 6
382 237 10
257 98 5
335 139 7
420 298 4
333 202 3
328 190 33
3559
1871 83 123 949
8 2
1879 83 123 951
Dolan Hosking Miller Mitchell
8 40 47 30
6 63 22 1,4
3 34 11 13
14 87 29 45
4 132 18 54
7 129 27 58
9 48 17 1 5
5 50 56 19
19 187 13 70
28 96 22 51[
20 83 11 41
273 410
273 41(5
Total number of registered voters
Total number of votes cast
Percentage of votes cast
3 559
1871
52.6%
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1965 - Page 15
NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MARCH 2, 1965
WARD NUMBER 4
MEMBER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
Cons. Prec.Precincts in Registered Votes
No. Cons. Prec. Voters Cast
42 26, 27 & 23 B 305 133
43 28 & 29 277 109
44 30 161 66
45 40 & 42 392 182
46 43 & 44 369 217
47 39, 45 & 151 382 237
48 41 & 48 257 98
49 51, 52 & 53 335 139
50 46 & 47 420 298
51 49 & 50 333 202
52 54 & 55 328 190
TOTAL 3559 1871
Bellinger Brushi Foster Hopkins
56 74 65 29
44 49 49 40
27 19 29 18
95 118 70 24
113 163 72 34
136 191 69 19
41 64 35 20
58 74 69 34
152 260 64 32
125 149 73 22
95 108 83 48
942 1269 678 320
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NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MARCH 2, 1965
WARD NUMBER 5
MEMBER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
Cons. Prec. Precincts in
No. Cons. Prec.
53 33 & 34
54 37 & 38
55 56, 57 & 149
56 58 & 59
57 61 & 62
58 63 & 64
59 60 & 66
60 67 & 68
61 69 & 70
62 65 & 76
63 77 & 78
TOTAL
Registered Votes
Voters Cast Bellinger Bruschi Foster Hopkins
330 115 26 18 62 94
426 119 32 36 45 92
320 108 54 80 49 19
335 89 56 62 44 10
318 70 39 48 26 11
300 57 25 28 37 17
330 95 63 72 39 7
420 108 62 71 53 27
396 126 58 105 44 20
319 73 43 58 24 13
282 86 58 70 23 13
3776 1046 516 648 446 323
Total number of registered voters 3776
Total number of votes cast 1046
Percentage of votes cast 27.7%
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1965 - Page 17
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NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MARCH 2, 1965
WARD NUMBER 6
MEMBER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
Cons.
No.
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
Prec.Precincts in Registered Votes
Cons. Prec. Voters Cast
71,72 & 73 440 143
74 & 75 438 152
79,80 & 115 399 103
82 & 112 410 134
81 303 61
83 & 84 391 72
86 209 53
110 & 111 388 95
113 & 114 271 68
129 139 56
Bellinger Bruschi Foster Hopkins
21 22 70 1].8
27 35 79 123
54 75 46
78 105 51
28 38 33 ]~0
46 52 29 ~0
27 34 27
58 70 39
34 47 30 ~L6
36 47 18 4
TOTAL
3388 937 409
525 422 342
Total number of registered voters
Total number of votes cast
Percentage of votes cast
3388
937
27.6%
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1965 - Page 18
NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MARCH 2, 1965
WARD NUMBER 7
COUNCILMAN
Cons. Prec. Precincts in Registered Votes
No. Cons.Prec. Voters Cast Whittemore
74 85 386 71 61
75 87 & 120 366 117 100
76 ILl6 & 117 325 91 54
77 ]L18 & 119 371 96 57
78 3L21 & 135 363 112 86
79 ~L22 291 74 66
80 3L23 & 124 261 44 32
81 5L25 & 126 452 118 81
82 ~L27 400 102 57
83 5L25-A & 128 (1) 274 35 11
84 ZL28 (2) 251 45 33
85 :L30 217 52 30
86 ~L31 361 40 22
87 132 238 40 22
88 :L33 265 50 36
89 134 208 - 59 37
TOTAL 5029 1146 785
ABSENTEE BALLOTS 3 3
GRAND TOTAL 5029 1149 788
Total number of registered voters
Total number of votes cast
Percentage of votes cast
Allen
10
14
31
32
19
7
7
26
40
24
12
19
18
18
12
17
306
306
5029
1146
22.8%
Scattering
1
1
1
5
8
8
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1965 - Page 19
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NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MARCH 2, 1965
WARD NUMBER 7
MEMBER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
COns. Prec. Precincts in Registered
No. Cons. Prec. Voters
74 85 386
75 87 & 120 366
76 116 & 117 325
77 118 & 119 371
78 121 & 135 363
79 122 291
80 123 & 124 261
81 125 & 126 452
82 127 400
83 125-A 128 (1) 274
84 128 (2) 251
85 130 217
86 131 361
87 132 238
88 133 265
89 134 208
TOTAL 5029
Votes
Cast Bellinger Bruschi Foster Hopkil.~s Scat.
71 31 42 34 16
117 57 71 68 19
91 45 60 44 17
96 49 69 45 18 1
112 56 65 59 19 1
74 39 42 41 17 1
44 20 23 28 9
118 66 79 50 21
102 ..............
35 .............
45 .................
52 24 24 34 16
40 ............
40 ............
50 ............
59 41 48 15 6 1
1146 428 523 418 158 4
Total
Total
Total
registered voters inside City
votes Cast Inside City
percentage inside City
28,812
10,190
35.37%
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OUTLYING PRECINCTS
NUMBER 1 THRU NUMBER 22
MEMBIR OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
1965 - Page 20
Outlying Registered Votes
Prec. No. Voters Cast Bellinger Bruschi Foster Hopkins
1 1126 96 50 58 47 28
2 1180 87 34 38 59 35
3 763 66 27 43 37 15
4 1459 223 131 149 95 48
5 879 163 80 100 88 41
6 1127 188 85 63 81 117
7 821 143 26 23 87 123
8 1087 151 21 22 87 131
9 1256 117 58 91 43 18
10 1383 172 94 118 69 38
11 1084 124 69 99 44 17
12 1540 216 108 173 75 31
13 374 86 48 73 22 7
14 1248 143 75 95 63 34
15 1323 151 91 88 77 35
16 1237 166 82 115 84 33
17 1249 170 80 121 74 28
18 1180 89 41 51 57 22
19 1210 82 41 48 50 18
20 1150 163 82 100 84 30
21 1085 188 67 49 69 141
22 845 78 33 28 44 40
TOTAL 24,606 3062 1423 1745 1436 1030
ABSENTEE
BALLOTS 18 17 17 8
TOTAL 1441 1762 1453 1038
GRAND TOTALS 5977 7374 5839 4004
Total number of registered voters 24,606
Total number of votes cast 3,062
Percentage of votes cast 12.4%
Scatterin~
2
2
5
7
7
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1965 - Page 21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons are
hereby declared to be elected to the office of City Councilman
for a full term of four years as follows:
SAMUEL DEL RUCKER
RICHARD HOSKING
ROBERT N. WHITTEMOHE
FIRST WARD
FOURTH WARD
SEVENTH WARD
and that the following persons are hereby declared to be elected
to the office of Member of the Board of Education of the Bakersfield
City School District, for a full term of four years:
VIRGINIA C. BELLINGER
BERTHA HILL BRUSCHI
Adoption of Resolution No. 9-65
calling a General Municipal Election
in the City of Bakersfield to.be held
on Tuesday, April 13, 1965, for tile
purpose of electing a Councilman in
the Third Ward; establishing voting
precincts, appointing precinct election
officers and designating polling places
for said election.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Resolution No. 9-65 calling a General Municipal Election in
the City of Bakersfield to be held on Tuesday, April 13, 1965, for the
purpose of electing a Councilman in the Third Ward; establishing voting
precincts, appointing precinct election officers and designating
polling places for said election, was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Coundl:.
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
the Council
adjourned its meeting at 11:20 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CI x f ~erk ~f the Council
OF the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, March 15, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. March 15, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Gordon Ashby of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, the Mayor
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Stiern~ Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 8,
as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Wm. M. McKenney
to furnish two exhaust fans for arena at
the Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilmail
Whittemore, low bid of Wm. M. McKenney, to furnish two exhaust fans
for the arena at the Civic Auditorium for the lump sum price of
$2,824.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Mayor to appoint a Citizens Committee to
evaluate and make recommendations to the
Council on proposed southwest Bakersfield
Sewerage Plan.
City Manager Noland read a letter from H. E. Bergen~
Director of Public Works, which accompanied the Engineering Report
on the Development of the Southwest Bakersfield Sewerage Plan. Mr.
Bergen went over the proposal in detail explaining the need for a
municipal sewage treatment plant to serve the southwest area of
Bakersfield and how this can be accomplished in an orderly manner
and at a minimum of cost. He also recommended that a bond issue be
considered to implement the proposed construction of sewage treatment
facilities as outlined in the report.
After the Council has an opportunity to study the report~
the plan will again be thoroughly discussed at next week's meeting.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, 'the Mayor was authorized to appoint a Citizens' Committee to
evaluate and make recommendations to the Council on the proposed
Sewerage Plan.
Mossman, Rucker,
1965 were approved
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Bakersfield, California, March 15, 1965 - Page 2
Reception of Report of Governmental
Efficiency Committee re selection of
architectural firm for new Fire Station
in southwest Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilm~n
Doolin, report of Governmental Efficiency Committee recommending the
employment of Clifford Harding, A.I.A., as the architectural firm
for the new Southwest Bakersfield Fire Station, was received and
ordered placed on file.
City Manager authorized to employ Clifford
Harding, A.I.A. as architect for the new
southwest Bakersfield Fire Station.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the City Manager was authorized to employ Clifford Harding,
A.I.A., as architect for the new Southwest Bakersfield Fire Station.
Reception of report of Council Water
Committee meeting held March 10, ].965.
Councilman Stiern read a report of a meeting of the Council
Water Committee held on March 10, 1965, to review the City's positic. n
relative to the creation of a Metropolitan Water District and to consider
the allocation and/or re-allocation of urban Bakersfield's supplemental
water supply. Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, the report was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of City-County Letter of Agreement
for employment of legal counsel in Washington,
D.C. re United Airlines withdrawal.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, letter of Agreement for the employment of Mr. Howard S. Boros,
attorney at law, Washington, D.C., to represent the City of Bakersfield
and the County of Kern in the United-Pacific Transfer Case, Docket No. 15574~
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
.130
Bakersfield,
California,
March 15, 1965 - Page 3
Adoption of Resolution No. 10-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield requesting
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern
to permit the County Clerk to render specified
services to said City relating to the conduct
of the General Municipal Election to be held
on April 13, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution No. 10-65 of the Council of the City of BakersfiE
requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern to permit
the Coumty Clerk to render specified services to said City relating to
the conduct of the General Municipal Election to be held on April 13,
1965, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
Approval of salary step increase
to be effective from March 1, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, salary increase for Bobby E. Hall, Draftsman, from Step E 1;o
F, to be come effective from March 1, 1965, was approved.
Acceptance of Tennis Courts in Jastro
Park and Mayor authorized to sign
Notice of Completion.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Tennis Courts in Jastro Park, which were completed on March 10,
1965, were accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Notice
of Completion for recordation.
City Manager authorized to dispose of
Surplus Dwelling at Sanitary Landfill.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the City Manager was authorized to dispose of the surplus
dwelling at the Sanitary Landfill, either by sale or demolition.
Bakersfield, California~ March 15, 1965 - Page 4
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2588 to 2680 inclusive~ in amount
of $26~657.93~ as audited by the Finance Approval Committee~ were
allowed~ and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Communication from Kern Cable Company,
Inc. requesting the City Council to declare
its previous action void and call for new
bids for operation of Cable TV Franchise,
referred to the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker~ seconded by Councilman
Stiern~ commttnication from Kern Cable Company~ Inc. requesting the City
Council to declare its previous action in granting a franchise for
the operation of a community antenna television system in the City of
Bakersfield void~ adopt a new resolution of intention~ publish same
was received and placed on file~ and referred to
and call for bids,
the City Attorney.
Reception of communication from the Inter-
Group Relations Board commending the Fire
Department for integration of its personnel.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker~ communication from the Inter-Group Relations Board commending
the Fire Department for voluntarily integrating its personnel~ was
received and ordered placed on file.
Report of Downtown Revitalization
Committee.
Councilman Whittemore stated that he and Councilman Mossman
had attended a finalizing meeting of the Downtown Revitalization
Committee last week and that the group is scheduled to appear before
the City Council at next week's meeting to present the comprehensive
plan. He extended an invitation to all interested persons to attend
the Council meeting and hear the particulars of the proposals to
revitalize the downtown' business district.
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Bakersfield, California, March 15, 1965 - Page 5
Appointment by the Mayor of
Industrial Development Committee.
Mayor Karlen reported that he had appointed the following
persons to serve on an Industrial Development Committee and asked tlhe
City Manager to arrange for a luncheon meeting in the near future:
Robert N. Whittemore
Dave Maxwell
George Barton
Raymond Sirman
Tom Jarvis
Lowell Fowler
Adjourment.
Councilman
KLYD Television Channel 17
Greater Bakersfield Chamber
Pacific Gas ~ Electric Company
Pacific Telephone Company
Central Labor Council
of Commerce
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Doolin, lChe
Council adjourned its meeting at 9:20 P.M.
MAYOR'of the City of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk~of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, March 22, 1965
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. March 22, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Robert Slocum of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the Mayor
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Whittemore
Absent: Councilman Stiern.
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 15, 11965 were
approved as presented.
Council of the City
Chambers of the City
as
of
plus the City Council Committee for Downtown Revitalization under the
chairmanship of Councilman Robert Whittemore, plus Mr. Roland Woodruff,
attorney, and Mr. Jack Levy as secretary.
He stated they were here to present the plan of the program
evolved from the study made, the concept of which plan they were asking
the Council to accept, in addition to which they were asking the Council
to authorize the city staff and City Manager A1 Noland to work with tile
task force to implement the plan and the program to bring them into being.
He stated that the manner of presenting the report would be
as follows:
Mr. Robert Dyer, Planning Consultant, to present the
physical plan
Mr. Roland Woodruff to discuss districting
After which all the group would be available to answer questions
and to provide further information which the Council may require to reach
a decision on the requested action.
Approval of Concept of Plan for the
Revitalization of the Downtown Business
area.
At this time Mr. Joe Sonderegger appeared before the Counci~L
chairman of the revitalization task force, which he stated is composed
the Revitalization Committee of the Downtown Business Association,
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Bakersfield, California, March 22, 1965 - Page 2
He stated also that the plan has received the approval of
the revitalization task force, the city department heads as a group,
the Planning Commission, members of the Downtown Business Association
and the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce.
The basic plan was presented as outlined and after discussion,
upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilman Mossman,
the concept of the plan was approved and the city staff was authorized
to work with the task force to implement the plan.
Report of Recreation Committee
Councilman Doolin, chairman of the Recreation Committee,
reported that meetings are held every week by the Recreation Committee
to consider problems of recreation. He advised that no programs
have been cut and the cost is about the same, and a completed report:
on Recreation programs for the coming seasons will be furnished
to the Council within a short time. He stated also that a meeting
of the Recreation Advisory Committee will be held this week to discuss
the amount of money to be paid by the County of Kern for the recreation
programs conducted by the City Recreation Department and a report of thi'
meeting will be made to the Council at next week's meeting.
Acceptance of Bid of Dicco, Inc. for paving
and improving California Avenue between A
and L Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Counci]Lman
Doolin, unit prices bid by Dicco, Inc. for paving and improving California
Avenue between A Street and L Street were accepted, all other bids
were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of bid of Golden Bear Oil
Company for annual requirements of Road
Oil and Emulsions.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, bid of Golden Bear Oil Company to furnish annual requirements
of Road Oil and Emulsions was accepted, all other bids were rejected,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Bakersfield, California, March 22, 1965 - Page 3
1_3,5
Reception of Report on Southwest
Bakersfield Sewerage Plan.
This being the lime set to further consider the Southwest
Bakersfield Sewerage Plan, t~e Mayor reported thai as directed by the
Council, he was in the process of appointing a Citizens' Committee
to study the proposed plan. He also appointed Councilman Doolin,
Mossman and Whittemore to serve on this Committee which will hold
a meeting soon. Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, the report was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of License Agreement with the
Kern Island Canal Company for discharging
Storm Waters into the Kern Island Canal.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, annual License Agreement with the Kern Island Canal Company
for the discharge of Storm Waters into the Kern Island Canal was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2681 to 2868 inclusive, in amount of $39,438.94,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of Resolution of the Exchange
Club of Bakersfield encouraging the City
Council to take definite action regarding
the sale of pornographic material to
the young people of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council[man
Marchbanks, Resolution of the Exchange Club of Bakersfield encourag~ng
the City Council to take definite action regarding the sale of
pornographic material to the young people of Bakersfield, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield,
California,
March 22, 1965 - Page 4
Mayor authorized to meet with the Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors relative to the
sale of pornographic material to the young
people of the community.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the Mayor was authorized to meet with the Chairman of the Kern
County Board of Supervisors to work something out on a County level
of pornographic material to the young people of ti~
regarding the sale
community.
Request from John Howard Construction, Inc.
for annexation of an unincorporated area
referred to the City Manager's Annex~ation
Committee and the Planning Commission for
study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, request from John Howard Construction, Inc. for the annexation
to the City of Bakersfield of a triangular area bounded on the south by
the Kern River, on the east by Highway 99 Business Route and on the west
by the new Highway 99 Freeway, was referred to the City Manager's
Annexation Committee and the Planning Commission 'for study and
recommendation.
Request of John Howard Construction, Inc.
to connect motel and restaurant at 2620 Pierce
Road to the City's sanitary sewer referred to
the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, request of John Howard Construction, Inc. to connect 200
Unit Motel and Restaurant at 2620 Pierce Road to the City's sanitary
sewer located at Oak Street and 24th Street, was referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Action on Senate Bill 946 deferred
for one week.
It was moved by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, that a telegram or letter be sent to the City's legislators
expressing Council approval of SB 946. Substitute motion made by
Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Mossman, that any action
on the Bill be deferred for one week until a report can be made to the
Council by the City Attorney's office on current legislative proposals,
carried unanimously.
Bakersfield, California, March 22, 1965- Page
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:20 P.M.
ATTEST:
~ an~ i erk o'f the
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Council
Bakersfield, California, March 29, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council
of Bakersfield, California, heldin the Council Chambers
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. March 29, 1965.
of the City
of the City
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend George Stone of the Unity Church, the Mayor called the
meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present:
Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks~
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 22, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Reception of Report of the Council
Auditorium Committee on Ice Skating in
the Civic Auditorium.
Councilwoman Balfanz, chairman of the Council Auditorium
Committee, reported on a meeting of the Committee held March 22,
1965, to review and discuss the 1965-66 proposed budget and the ice
skating program. It was the recommendation by a 2 to 1 majority of
the Committee to go along with the recommendation of the Citizens
Auditorium .Advisory Committee and leave it to the discretion of the
Auditorium Manager to have ice skating as often as possible rather
than on a set schedule, with sufficient notice being made to the
public so tlhat plans could be coordinated with the scheduled dates.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Mossman,
the report was received and ordered placed on file.
Council action on recommendations
contained in Report No. 2, 1965
Session California Legislature, as
submitted by Councilwoman Balfanz and
Assistant City Attorney Clayton.
Councilwoman Balfanz presented Report No. 2 on Current
Legislative Proposals by the 1965 Session California Legislature.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, the City Council went on record as opposing Assembly
Bill No. 432 (Carrell), with the recommendation to the legislators that
there would be no opposition to the Bill if it were amended to provide
that such cuverage by radio and television shall be optional with
the individual legislative body.
Bakersfield, California, March 29, 1965 - Page 2
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Mossman,
seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, the recommendation of the League of
California Cities to oppose Assembly Bill No. 946 (Marks) was endorsed
by the
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
City Council by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Councilmen Doolin, Rucker
Balfanz,
Stiern, Whittemore
None
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
the Council went on record as supporting Assembly Bill No.
681
Bal fanz,
No. 592
(Knox).
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
the City Council went on record as not opposing Assembly Bill
(Knox, Song, Brown, Alquist and Warren), if pending litigation
would not be effected, as the City is engaged in litigation at the
present time.
Action was deferred for one week for further study by the
Council on Assembly Bill No. 448 (Britschgi), Assembly Bill No. 1461
(Gonsalves), and Assembly Bill No. 1150 - Park Land Dedication.
Approval of Salary Step increases
effective April 1, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, the following salary step increases effective April 1, 1965,
were approved:
P.O. Owen
Irene Robinson
B. W. Starr
Herman Wong
Approval
Firefighter D to E
Communications OPerator C To D
Firefighter E to F
Planner II D to E
of amendment to certain
Classification specifications to reflect
the necessary motor vehicle license
classifications required of each position.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, amendment to certain classification specifications in the
Public Works Department to reflect the necessary motor vehicle license
classifications required of each position, were approved. This
proposal previously had been approved by the Civil Service Board
for Miscellaneous Departments.
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Bakersfield, California, March 29, 1965 - Page 3
Request from Calsc Company for annexation
to the City of Bakersfield of ten acres on
Pacheco Road, referred to the Planning
Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, request from Calsc Company for annexation to the City of
Bakersfield of that property described as the east half of the west
half of Lot 3, Section 19, T. 30, R. 28, being ten acres on Pacheco
Road, was received and referred to the Planning Commission for study
and recommendation.
Action on plans and specifications for
lighting Softball Diamond in Planz
Park deferred for comparison with County
bids.
Plans and specifications for lighting the Softball Diamond
in Planz Park were prepared by an associate consulting electrical
engineer, in cooperation with
Recreation Department, and at
for action.~ The installation
the Department of Public Works and the
this time were submitted to the Council
includes all wiring, meters and conduits
necessary and the total estimated cost is $11,750.00. After discussio:n,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Mossman,
action on the plans and specifications for the lighting of the softball
diamond wast deferred until a comparison of the City's estimated cost
can be made with lighting bids being opened.by the County of Kern
for Pioneer Drive Park Baseball Diamond.
City Attorney instructed to notify
Supervisor Holt that the Council approves
of a joint City-County Public Improvement
District for the improvement of the streets
adjacent to White Lane and east of 99
Freeway.
A communication from Supervisor John Holt recommending that
a joint City-County district be set up for the improvement of streets
adjacent te White Lane and east of 99 Freeway so as to allow development
of the area, was read, and upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore,
seconded by' Councilman Rucker, the City Attorney was instructed to notify
Supervisor Holt that the Council approves of the suggestion for the
improvement of this area and will participate in any proceedings for
a district to be set up for that purpose.
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Approval of request of Transit Authority
for termination of Agreement No. 44-64
for use of Equipment Superintendent
Bennie Bellomi.
The Transit Authority recommended that its contract with
the City of Bakersfield and/or the Bakersfield Police Department
for the use of Equipment Superintendent Bennie Bellomi:, be ~ermihate'd,
and that the supervision and operation of the shop of the Bakersfield
Municipal Transit System be placed under the direct supervision of
the Superintendent. Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded
by Councilman Stiern, termination of Agreement No. 44-64 was approved,
and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary amendment
to the salary ordinance returning Mr. Bellomi to his former classification
as Master Hechanic in the Police Department.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seco:nded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2869 to 2915 inclusive, in amount of $48,847.96,
as audited[ by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1556 New
Series amending Title Seventeen 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
southeasterly of the intersection of
Columbus Street with Oswell Street,
being on the easterly side of Oswell
Street and comprising a portion of
the southeast quarter of Section 15,
Township 29 South, Range 28 East,
and of Lot 9 of Tract No. 2809.
This being the time set for hearing on application of John
Deeter to amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning
boundaries from an R-4 (Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone and R-4-D
(Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural Design) Zone, to a C-O
(Professional Office) or more restrictive zone, on that certain property
in the City of Bakersfield located southeasterly of the intersection
of Columbus Street with Oswell Street, being on the easterly side of
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Oswell Street, and no protests or objections being received, upon a
motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
Ordinance No. 1556 New Series amending Title Seventeen of the
Municipal Code changing the Land Use Zoning of the property was
adopted by the
Ayes:
following vote: .....
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Sfiern, Whittemore
None
None
Noes:
Absent:
Rucker,
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 186
denying application of J. O. Barber to
amend Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Map) of the
Municipal Code by changing the Land Use
Zoning of that certain property in the
City of Bakersfield commonly known as 421
to 531 Olive Street.
This being the time set for hearing on application of J. O.
Barber to amend Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield by changing the land use zoning of that certain property
in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 421 to 531 Olive Street,
the Planning Commission Findings of Fact was read in which it was
recommended that subject property be rezoned from R-2 to R-2-P-D,
in order to control the future physical development of these properties;.
A petition signed by 33 property owners of the area objecting
to the proposed rezoning had been received by the Planning Commission.
Councilman Stiern expressed his opposition to the proposed rezoning
and to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. After discussion,
it was moved by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Mossman,
that the application be denied, and the matter referred back to the
Planning Commission for consideration. Zoning Resolution No. 186 denying
the application of J. O. Barber was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker, Sfiern, Whittemore
Noes: Councilman Marchbanks
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, March 29, 1965 - Page 6
Reception of Resolution of the California
Congress of Parents and Teachers,
Bakersfield Council, re sale of pornographic
literature to young people.
Mrs. Hugh McMahon, Mass Media Chairman, California Congress
of Parents and Teachers, read a resolution of the Bakersfield Council
of Parents and Teachers, calling upon R. V Karlen, Mayor of the
City of Bakersfield, to appoint a committee to make a civic study
and recommend action to reverse the trend of the open soliciting
of some news stands to sell pornographic material to the young
people of Bakersfield. Letters and resolutions supporting the
stand taken by the P.T.A. were also received from the following
organizations and concerned citizens:
M. T. Cole, Director, YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Bakersfield Junior Woman's Club
Hillcrest Business and Professional Womens' Club
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
First Baptist Church
Hi-Noon Y's Mens Club
Bakersfield Parlor #42 Native Sons of the Golden West
Full Gospel Tabernacle
Civitan Club 320 of Bakersfield
First Christian Church
Bakersfield Y's Men's Club
Kern County Four H Club Council
Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. Mark's Methodist Church
The Women's Protective League
First Presbyterian Church
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mothers Club
Bakersfield Y's Menettes
Bakersfield Lodge #202, Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Sotoptimist Club of Bakersfield
Norris Road Church of Christ
Kern Kiwanis Club
Junior League of Bakersfield
Mayor Karlen assured the Council and Mrs. McMahon that he
would ask Supervisor Webb to join him in appointing a Committee to
survey the situation and recommend action to the Council, as it would
be necessary to obtain County support to deal with the problem, which
is not confined to the City alone.
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City Attorney directed to prepare a
Resolution expressing concurrence wi~ah
action taken by Association of Kern
County Cities re the so-called Dirkson
Constitutional Amendment.
Councilman S/tern reported to the Council that a Resolution
had been adopted by the Association of Kern County Cities supporting
the California Senate Resolution currently before Congress which
would allow the states to reapportion on the basis of factors orther
than population, and upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded
by Councilman Balfanz, the City Attorney was directed to prepare
a Resolution whereby the Council would go on record concurring with
the action taken by the Association of Kern County Cities, with copies
of the Resolution to be sent to the City's Congressmen, Senators
and legislators.
Appointment of two members of the
Inter-Group Relations Board.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Leland E. Chow and Mr.
Luis Valdes to fill the two vacancies on the Inter-Group Relations
Board, was approved.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Mossman,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 10:40 P.M.
MA~OR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
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