HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPR - JUNE 1965Bakersfield, California, April 5, 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. April 5, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Ralph Bolick of the Council of Churches, the Mayor called
the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: Councilman Rucker
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 29, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Rejection as excessive of Bids for
Construction of Restroom and Storage
Building at California Avenue Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, all bids received for the construction of Restroom and
Storage Building at the California Avenue Park were rejected as excessive,
and authorization was granted to readvertise this project at the same
time as bids are called for the construction of the Scale Facility at
the City of Bakersfield Landfill.
Reappointment of H. Alston Thomas as
Member of the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, H. Alston Thomas was reappointed as a Member of the Planning
Commission for a four year term expiring April 17, 1969.
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for Lighting Softball Diamond at Planz
Park.
Plans and Specifications for Lighting the Softball Diamond at
Planz Park were again presented to the Council, and after a general
discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, authorization was granted to advertise for bids for this
project subject to the bids being acceptable to the Council. Councilmen
Balfanz and Mossman voted in the negative on this motion.
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Council action on recommendations contained
in Report No. 4 - 1965 Session California
Legislature.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern~ seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the Council went on record as opposing Assembly Bill No. 346
(Kennick) and Assembly Bill No. 431 (Cartell).
Assembly Bill No. 448 (Britschgi) and Assembly Bill No.
1461 (Gonsalves) relative to firemens' hours was discussed in last
week's report. A communication was read from the International Association
of Fire Fighters in which it was requested that the Bakersfield City
Council take no action toward recommending either defeat or passage
of the Bills. Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman~ seconded by
Councilman Marchbanks~ the City Attorney was requested to inform the
City's Legislators that the Council believes home rule should prevail
relative to firefighters and no action was taken on these Bills.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks~ seconded by Councilman
Whittemore~ the communication from the International Association of
Fire Fighters was received and ordered placed on file.
Assembly Bill No.
discussed but no action was
First
1550 (quimby) - Park Land Dedication,
taken by the City Council.
Reading of an Ordinance adding
was
Section 11.04.752 to the Municipal Code
(Speed Limit On Panorama Drive between
Mr. Vernon Avenue and Wenatchee Street)
and amending Section 11.04.751 of the
Municipal Code (Speed Limit on Panorama
Drive.
At this time first reading was given to an Ordinance adding
Section 11.04.752 to the Municipal Code (Speed Limit on Panorama
Drive between Mt. Vernon Avenue and Wenatchee Street) and amending
Section 11.04.751 of the Municipal Code (Speed Limit on Panorama Drive.)
Action on Contract between the City of
Bakersfield and Clifford Harding for
Architectural Services for new Southwest
Bakersfield Fire Station deferred for one
week.
The Mayor announced that action on contract between the
City of Bakersfield and Clifford Harding for Architectural Services
on the new Southwest Bakersfield Fire Station had been deferred for
one week.
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Approval of Agreement with O'Melveny &
Myers to render legal services in
connection with the authorization and
issuance of City of Bakersfield Municipal
Improvement Bonds~ 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz~ Agreement with O'Melveny & Myers to act as bond counsel to
render legal services in connection with the authorization and
issuance of approximately $3,650,000 general obligation bonds of the
City of Bakersfield - City of Bakersfield Municipal Improvement
Bonds, 1965 - was approved.
Action on petition and request for
Encroachment Permit for fence at
4004 Hinsdale Avenue deferred for
one week.
A petition was received from three property owners adjacent
to 4004 Hinsdale Avenue requesting that a redwood fence which has
been constructed by the owner on city property be removed. Also,
an application from Mr. V. Dean Close, Jr., owner of the property at
4004 Hinsdale Avenue for an Encroachment Permit to allow 3 to 4
running feet of a 35 inch redwood fence to remain standing, has been
received and recommendation made by the City Engineer that the
Permit be granted. Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern~ seconded by
Councilman Whittemore, action was deferred for one week to permit
the Council to look over the property.
Encroachment Permit granted Geophysical
Service, Inc. to do seismic survey work
on South "H" Street between Ming Avenue
and White Lane and White Lane between 99
Freeway and Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Encroachment Permit was granted Geophysical Service, Inc.
to lay cables and drill small diameter holes for seismic survey work
on South "H" Street between Ming Avenue and White Lane and White Lane
between 99 Freeway and Union Avenue, and the Mayor was authorized to
sign agreement to indemnify the City of Bakersfield from any
liabilities or claims should they result from operations of this
work.
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Suburban Sewer Rental Agreement granted
James F. Dandy for property at 117 Real
Road, pending annexation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, suburban sewer rental agreement for 16 rental units at
117 Real Road was granted James F. Dandy, pending annexation.
Approval of Contract with Harold B. Stedman
for services as Construction Engineer
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Contract with Harold B. Stedman to act as construction
engineer for the improvement of California Avenue between "A" and
"L" Streets in the City of Bakersfield, was approved and the Mayor
was authorized to execute same...
Petition requesting the installation of
a traffic signal at the corner of Brundage
Lane and Lakeview Avenue referred to the
County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, a petition containing several hundred names requesting the
installation of a traffic signal at the corner of Brundage Lane and
Lakeview Avenue, was referred to the County of Kern, as this intersection
in almost wholly in the County area.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2916 to 2992 inclusive, in amount of $30,775.25,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for the payment of same.
Reception of Report from Mrs. Lois Y.
Harriman, new chairman of the
Inter-Group Relations Board
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, report submitted by Mrs. Lois Y. Harriman, new chairman
of the Inter-Group Relations Board, was received and ordered placed on file.
Communication from Roland Curran,
President, Kern County Water Agency,
enclosing copy of proposed amendment
to the Kern County Water Agency Act
referred to the Council Water Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from Mr. Roland Curran, President, Kern County
Water Agency, enclosing proposed amendments to the Kern County Water
Agency Act, was received and referred to the Council Water Committee,
which will hold an open meeting at noon in the City Manager's office
on Wednesday, April 7, 1965.
Mayor requested to direct a communication
to the Kern County Water Agency relative
to its official position on two propositions.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, the Mayor was requested to direct a communication to the
Kern County Water Agency requesting the official position of the
Agency and the recorded vote on the following two propositions:
1. What is the Agency's official policy relative
to the creation of a Municipal Water District
for Greater Bakersfield
If the voters fail to approve a Municipal Water
District what is the Agency's official policy with
respect to the handling of the Greater Bakersfield
water allocation
Appointment of Councilman Robert
Whittemore as Member of the Planning
Commission.
Councilman Marchbanks declared that as an outgoing Councilman,
his position as an advisory member of the Planning Commission would be
vacant in three weeks, and he therefore resigned said position and moved
that Councilman Robert Whittemore be appointed as advisory member of
the Planning Commission. Councilman Doolin seconded the motion.
Councilman Whittemore voted in the negative on this motion.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks,
seconded by Councilman, the
Council adjourned its meeting at 9:30 P.M.
MAYOR'of
ATTEST
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
the City of Baker~field,
Cal.
Bakersfield, California, April 12, 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. April 12, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Leo Wiens of the Rosedale Mennonite Brethren 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 April 4, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Resolution of the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Ventura supporting
legislation to contYol distribution of
Obscene Literature and petitioning the
City Council to adopt a similar resolution
to be referred to Anti-Pornography Committee
appointed by the Mayor.
Mayor Karlen reported that as directed by the Council, he
will appoint an Anti-Pornography Committee, and the Resolution of the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Ventura supporting legislation
to control the distribution of Obscene Literature and petitioning the
City Council to adopt a similar resolution, will be referred to this
Committee for study and recommendation back to the Council.
Council action on recommendations
contained in Report No. 5, Current
Legislative Proposals, 1965 Session
California Legislature.
City Attorney Hoagland reported on recommendations contained in
Report No. 5 on Current Legislative Proposals. Senate Constitutional
Amendment No. 17 was discussed by the Council. A resolution adopted by
the City Council of the City of Long Beach urging the State Legislative
Representatives to sponsor and support a Constitutional Amendment
which will permit cities in California to levy a 2% gross receipt tax
on telephone companies doing business therein had been sent to all
members of the Council for their study. Upon a motion by Councilman
Mossman, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the City Attorney was directed
to inform the City's legislators that the City wishes to retain its
option to levy a gross receipt tax on telephone companies under its
organic law.
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After discussion, the Council deferred action on Senate Bills
Nos. 41 and 42 (Collier.)
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilraan
Stiern, the Council went on record as opposing Senate Bill No. 447
(McAteer.)
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, the Council went on record as opposing Assembly
Bill No. 1097 (Brown).
Approval of letter to be sent to Kern
County Water Agency commenting on proposed
amendments to the Kern County Water Agency
Act.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, the Council expressed its approval of the letter written by
Councilman Bruce Marchbanks, Chairman of the Council's Water Committee,
to Mr. Roland Curran, President of the Kern County Water Agency,
commenting on the proposed amendments to the Kern County Water Agency
Act, and authorization was granted to forward the letter to Mr. Curran.
Copies of the letter were ordered sent to Senator Stiern and Assemblymen
Casey and Williamson for their information.
Mayor Karlen to arrange meeting with the
State Contract Committee of the Kern County
Water Agency to discuss certain water problems
of concern to the City administration.
An invitation was received from the Kern County Water Agency
to meet with the State Contract Committee to discuss certain water
problems which seem to be of concern to the City Administration.
The meeting was proposed to be held at 10:30 A.M. either April 20
or April 21, 1965. As this hour is not convenient for the members
of the Council Water Committee, Mayor Karlen volunteered to make
arrangements for a meeting at a more suitable time.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1557 New Series
adding Section 11.04.752 to the Municipal
Code (Speed Limit on Panorama Drive between
Mr. Vernon Avenue and Wenatchee Street)
and amending Section 11.04.751 of the Municipal
Code (Speed Limit on Panorama Drive.)
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Ordinance No. 1557 New Series adding Section 11.04.752 to
the Municipal Code (Speed Limit on Panorama Drive between Mt. Vernon
Avenue and Wenatchee Street) and amending Section 11.04.751 of the
Municipal Code (Speed Limit on Panorama Drive), was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Doolin,
for the
Mayor was
Approval of Contract between the City of
Bakersfield and Clifford Harding for
Architectural Services for new Southwest
Bakersfield Fire Station.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Contract with Clifford Harding for Architectural Services
new Southwest Bakersfield Fire Station was approved and the
authorized totexecute same.
Encroachment Permit granted V. Dean Close,
Jr. to allow redwood fence constructed at
4004 Hinsdale Avenue to remain standing.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz,
36 inch redwood fence constructed on City property at 4004 Hinsdale
Avenue to remain standing.
Approval of salary increase effective
April 1, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, step salary increase for George F. Stiles, Maintenance Man I,
from D to E, was approved, to become effective April 1, 1965.
Encroachment Permit was granted V. Dean Close, Jr., to allow
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1965 - Page 4
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request by Harvey S. and Arlene B.
Ritchie for a change of zone for that
certain property in the City of Bakersfield
located on the north side of Columbus
Avenue, bounded by Haley Street on the
West, Cornell Street on the East, and
having a depth of 130 feet.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, date of May 3, 1965 was set for hearing before the Council on
request by Harvey S. and Arlene B. Ritchie for a change of zone from
an R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural Design)
Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) or more restrictive zone, for
that certain property in the City of Bakersfield located on the north
side of Columbus Avenue, bounded by Haley Street on the West, Cornell
Street on the East, and having a depth of 130 feet,said zone change
having been recommended for denial by the Planning Commission.
Date set for hearing before the Council on
request by Henry Eggers for a change of
zone for that certain property in theCity
of Bakersfield located easterly of South
Chester Avenue, southerly of the Asphalto
Branch of the Southern Pacific Railroad,
flanking both sides of Geneva Avenue and
lying westerly of Tract No. 1738.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, date of May 3, 1965 was set for hearing before the Council on
request by Henry Eggers for a change of zone from an R-1 (Single Family
Dwelling) Zone to a C-2-D (Commercial - Architectural Design) or
more restrictive zone, for that certain property in the City of
Bakersfield located easterly of South Chester Avenue, southerly of
the Asphalto Branch of the Southern Pacific Railroad, flanking both
north and south sides of Geneva Avenue and lying westerly of Tract
No. 1738.
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155
Administrative staff authorized to
cooperate with John Howard Company in
arranging temporary sewer facilities
for that property located 200 feet
north of the intersection of 24th
Street and Pierce Road.
At its regular meeting held April 7, 1965, the Planning
Commission considered a request by John Howard Company for a sewer
rental agreement for that property located 200 feet north of the
intersection of 24th Street and Pierce Road. As sewer facilities
will not be available by June l, 1965, upon a motion by Councilman
Stiern, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the administrative staff was
authorized to cooperate with the John Howard Company in arranging
temporary sewer facilities for this property.
Director of Public Works and City Attorney
instructed to prepare boundary description
of that property bounded on the west by
Highway 99 Freeway, on the northeast by
Highway 99 Business Route, on the east by
the City of Bakersfield and on the south by
California Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney were
instructed to prepare boundary description and submit to County
Boundary Commission and the Local Agency Formation and Annexation
Committee, of that property bounded on the west by Highway 99 Freeway:,
on the northeast by Highway 99 Business Route, on the east by the
City of Bakersfield and on the south by California Avenue.
Approval of Joint Exercise of Power
Agreement with the Division of Highways
to purchase property from Central Baptist
Church of Bakersfield for the widenin~ of
South "H" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Joint Exercise of Power Agreement with the Division of Highways
for the purchase of property from the Central Baptist Church of
Bakersfield for the widening of South "H" Street was approved, and
the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2293 to 3094 inclusive, in amount of $39,123.58,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for the payment of same.
Reception of communication from the
California Arts Commission accepting
invitation of City of Bakersfield to
hold its meeting in Bakersfield on
May 14, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from the California Arts Commission accepting
the invitation of the City of Bakersfield to hold its meeting in
Bakersfield on Friday, May 14, 1965, was received and ordered placed
on file.
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.
MAYOR ~f the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, April 19, 1965
157
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. April 20, 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
Present:
roll call.
Doolin, Mossman, Rucker,
Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz,
Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 12, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of Bid of Peerless Spray
Chemical Company for Annual Requirements
of Spray Chemicals.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, unit prices bid by Peerless Spray Chemical Company for annual
requirements of Spray Chemicals were accepted, all other bids were
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Failure of motion for Council to go
on record as supporting Senate Bills
No. 41 and 42 (Collier.)
The Council engaged in discussion relative to Senate Bills
No. 41 and 42 (Collier), which would add Sections to the Vehicle
Code of the State of California to provide that a certain content of
alcohol in the blood of a driver determined as the result of
scientific tests, would create presumption as to whether or not
the driver was under the influence of intoxicating liquor. It was
moved by Councilwoman Balfanz that the Council go on record as
supporting these two bills. The motion died for lack of a second.
However, all Councilmen agreed that stronger laws are needed to
cope with the problem.
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Council recesses and reconvenes as a
Canvassing Board of votes cast at the
General Municipal Election for Councilman
held in the Third Ward on April 13, 1965.
At this time the Council recessed and reconvened as a
Canvassing Board of votes cast at the General Municipal Election for
Councilman held in the Third Ward on April 13, 1965. Mayor Karlen
appointed Councilmen Mossman, Rucker and Whirremote to tally the votes.
Adoption of Resolution No. 12-65 declaring
Result of Canvass of Returns of General
Municipal Election held in the Third Ward
of the City of Bakersfield on Tuesday,
April 13, 1965, for the purpose of electing
a Councilman in said Ward.
Councilman Mossman reported that the votes had been canvassed
and the results as reported by the City Clerk were found to be correct.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman Whirremote,
the following Resolution No. 12-65 declaring Result of Canvass of
Returns of General Municipal Election held in the Third Ward of the
City of Bakersfield on Tuesday, April 13, 1965, for the purpose of
electing a Councilman in said Ward, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Wkiltemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 9-65, passed and adopted by this
Council on March 8, 1965, a General Municipal Election was held in the
Third Ward of the City of Bakersfield on the 13th day of April, 1965,
for the purpose of electing a Councilman in said Ward for a full term
of four years, and
WHEREAS~ after notice was given as required by law, said
election was duly held and conducted on the aforesaid date and returns
of said election have been canvassed by this Council, sitting as a
Canvassing Board~
NOW, THEREFORE, in compliance with Section 22932 of the
Elections Code of the State of California, this Council does hereby
determine and declare the results of said election to be as follows:
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GENERAL ELECTION
April 13, 1965
COUNCILMAN
WARD NO. 3
CONS. PRECINCTS IN
PREC. CONSOLIDATED
NUMBER PRECINCTS
REGISTERED VOTES
VOTERS CAST % CAUGHRON PARK
1 97 & 102 343
2 94 & 98 363
3 99 & 100 367
4 103 & 104 397
5 139 (Grp. 1) 446
6 139 (Grp. 2) 451
7 140 (Grp. 1) 351
8 140 (Grp. 2) 418
9 136 192
10 137 259
11 141 319
12 142 & 144 424
13 138 230
14 143 369
15 105 &147 398
16 145 & 146 433
TOTALS 5760
ABSENTEE VOTERS
TOTALS
declared
of
576O
160 45 1].5
160 86 74
154 56 98
209 69 14:0
157 53 104
187 49 13.8
167 36 130
171 69 101
109 44 65
114 35 79
154 40 114
197 66 131
116 36 80
200 55 145
186 62 124
189 77 112
2630 878 1750
83 22 61
2713 47% 900 181:L
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William
to be elected to the office
the City of Bakersfield for a full
"Bill" Park is hereby
of City Councilman from the Third Ward
term of four years.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 13-65 of
Intention to approve an Amendment to
the 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 Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 13-65 of Intention to approve an Amendment to.
the Contract between the Board of Administration of the State
Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
Approval of Contract with actuarial firm
of Coates, Herfurth and England for an
actuarial evaluation to determine new
contribution rates to the City and City
Employees for the proposed modification of
the Retirement Program.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Contract with actuarial firm of Coates, Herfurth and England
for an actuarial evaluation to determine new contribution rates to
the City and City Employees for the proposed modification of the
Retirement Program was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the contract
Adoption of Resolution No. 14-65 requesting
authorization from the Board of Administration
of the State Employees' Retirement System to
conduct a division of City Employees into
Groups A and B, establish the effective date
of OASDI coverage and provide for the conduct
of the division in accordance with Feder~ and
State Law Requirements.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Resolution No. 14-65 requesting authorization from the Board of
Administration of the State Employees' Retirement System to conduct a
division of City Employees into Groups A and B, establish the effective
date of OASDI coverage, and provide for the conduct of the division in
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accordance with Federal and State Law Requirements,
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker,
Noes: None
was adopted by tlhe
Stie rn, Whirremote
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
Adoption of Joint Resolution No. 15-65
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
and the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Kern proclaiming May 1, 1965 as LAW DAY
USA in the City of Bakersfield and the
County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Joint Resolution No. 15-65 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern
proclaiming May l, 1965 as LAW DAY USA in the City of Bakersfield and
the County of Kern, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 3095 to 3218, in amount of $75,963.26, as audited
by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and authorization was
granted for payment of same.
Acceptance of resignation of Mr. Howard
B. Lake as Member of the Civil Service
Board for Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, the Council accepted the resignation of Mr. Howard B. Lake
as Member of the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments, with
extreme regret, and the Mayor was requested to send a letter of commendation
to Mr. Lake for his years of dedicated service to the City of Bakersfield.
Reception of communication from Mr. Roland
Curran acknowledging receipt of Council's
letter relative to proposed amendments to
the Kern County Water Agency Act.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from Mr. Roland Curran acknowledging receipt of
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Council's letter of April 12, 1965 relative to the proposed amendmenJ:s
to the Kern County Water Agency Act, and advising that said letter
has been referred to the Agency's attorneys and Legislative Committee
for review, was received and ordered paced on file.
Reception of communication from Lucille
B. May, M.D., President Parent-Youth
League of Greater Bakersfield, re
Pornographic Literature.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from Lucille B. May, M.D., President, Paretn-Youth
League of Greater Bakersfield requesting Mayor Karlen and the members
of the Bakersfield City Council to take immediate action to safeguard
youth by elevating the standards of printed material available to
minors on local news stands, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 16-65 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield
supporting Legislation to control Distribution
of Obscene Literature.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Resolution No. 16-65 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield
supporting Legislation to control distribution of Obscene Literature
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
AbsentL Councilman Marchbanks
Request from Bakersfield Savings and Loan
Association for permission to annex that
property on the southeast corner of Columbus
and Nelson Streets to the City of Bakersfield
referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, request from the Bakersfield Savings and Loan Association for
permission to annex that property on the southeast corner of Columbus
and Nelson Streets to the City of Bakersfield was referred to the
Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California April 19, 1965 - Page 7
Hearing on Weed Abatement Districts
No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4.
This being the time set for hearing on Weed Abatement Districts
No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4, Report of Weed Abatement program as
submitted by the Director of Public Works, was read. The City was
divided into four districts in order to facilitate checking lots,
mailing notices, etc., and the location of the Districts is as follows:
District No. 1 north of California Avenue and west of Union Avenue
District No. 2 south of California Avenue and west of Union Avenue
District No. 3 south of Bernard Street and east of Union Avenue
District No. 4 - north of Bernard Street and east of Union Avenue
The City Clerk read written protests which were filed by Mr.
Melvin G. Davis of Bakersfield and Mr. J. A. Rocky of San Francisco,
California. Mr. Herbert W. Free, duly authorized agent, read an
objection to the assessment submitted by the Kern County Land Company,
and upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, the written protests were received and ordered placed on file.
All interested persons in the audience desiring to present
protests were given an opportunity to be heard. After a general
discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz and carried, that the public hearing on the assessment be closed,
and hearing be continued until May 10, 1965 for investigation of the
complaints, and recommendations can be made by the Director of Public
Works if adjustments are in order. The C~ y Attorney was requested
to make a general review of Section 8.80 of the Municipal Code covering
the abatement of Weeds and submit his recommendations to the Council
prior to setting up another Weed Abatement program for this year.
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 11:16 P.M.
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the City of Bakersfield, California
Council of
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Bakersfield, California, April 26, 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. April 26, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Traverce Harrison, the Mayor called the meeting to order
and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent:
None
Minutes
of the regular meeting of April 19, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Newly elected Councilmen take office.
The business of the old Council having been completed,
the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the four newly
elected Councilmen who were then seated for a four year term.
Mayor Karlen asked for a roll call.
Present:
Mayor Karlen.
Park, Rucker,
Absent: None
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Stiern, Whittemore
Election of Vice-Mayor.
Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Park,
nominated Councilman Richard Stiern for the office of Vice-Mayor.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
the nominations were closed, with Councilman Stiern being elected
Vice-Mayor by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Noes: Councilman Stiern
Absent:
Hosking,
was
Hosking Park, Rucker, Whirremote
None
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
it was requested that the record show that Councilman Stiern
elected Vice-Mayor by an unanimous vote.
Bakersfield, California, April 26, 1965 - Page 2
Balfanz,
Appointment of Council Committees.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
the following Council Committees were appointed:
VOUCHER COMMITTEE
Don Doolin, Chairman
Samuel Del Rucker Mrs. Kathryn Balfanz
CITY-COUNTY COOPERATION COMMITTEE
Bill Park, Chairman
Richard Stiern Don Doolin
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & PARKING COMMITTEE
Samuel Del Rucker, Chairman
Robert N. Whittemore Richard Hosking
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Richard Hosking, Chairman
Don Doolin Robert N. Whittemore
GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE
Robert N. Whirremote, Chairman
Bill Park Mrs. Kathryn Balfanz
WATER & CITY GROWTH COMMITTEE
Richard Stiern, Chairman
Richard Hosking Bill Park
CIVIC AUDITORIUM COMMITTEE
Mrs. Kathryn Balfanz, Chairman
Richard Stiern Samuel Del Rucker
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Bakersfield, California, April 26, 1965 - Page 3
Service Pin Awards.
At this time, Mayor Karlen presented service pins to
the following:
Councilman Don Doolin, who completed 10 years service
with the City of Bakersfield on April 25, 1965
Assistant Fire Chief Robert S. Paddock who completed
25 years service with the City of Bakersfield on
April 5, 1976
Council action on Report No. 6,
1965 Session California Legislation.
Assistant City Attorney Clayton briefly reported on AB 2270,
proposed Petris-Unruh Tax Program, and stated that a full report would
be forthcoming at a later date.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the Council went on record as opposing AB No. 749 (Britschgi)
which prohibits local control of helicopter flights.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the Council went on record as supporting AB No. 1641 (Z'Berg),
which extends the present Act pertaining to billboards to apply to
segments of state highways included in the national system of interstate
and defense highways.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the Council went on record as opposing AB No. 592 (Knox)
which would provide a uniform procedure for the dissolution,
consolidation, annexation and reorganization and withdrawal
territory from special districts.
Approval of Step salary increases
effective May 1, 1965.
Rucker,
of
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
the following step salary increases were approved, to be
effective May l, 1965:
Irma Boon
Paul M. Ciruso
Delmar L. Haynes
Nathaniel Francisco
Lillian J. Martinez
Elva L. Matthews
Caleb Milligan
Charles A. Monk
Clerk Steno II D to E
Motor Patrolman D to E
Auditor-Controller C to D
Equipment Operator II D to E
Clerk-Typist II D to E
Communications Sergeant E to F
Lieutenant E to F
Procurement Officer C to D
Bakersfield, California, April 26, 1965 - Page 4
Adoption of Resolution No. 17-65
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield calling for the Redemption
of Series A Off-Street Revenue Bonds
Nos. A610 to A596, inclusive, and Nos.
A595 to A591, inclusive; for publication
of Notice of Redemption of said Bonds,
and authorizing the Fiscal Agent to
redeem said Bonds.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Resolution No. 17-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
calling for the Redemption of Series A Off-Street Revenue Bonds Nos;.
A610 to A596, inclusive, and Nos. A595 to A591, inclusive; for
publication of Notice of Redemption of said Bonds, and authorizing the
Fiscal Agent to redeem said Bonds,
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Noes: None
Absent:
was adopted by the following vote:
Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemo~
None
Acceptance of Sprinkler System
in Jastro Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Sprinkler System in Jastro Park, which was completed April 20,
1965, was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
Notice of Completion for recordation.
Approval of Plans and Specifications
for construction of Storm Drains in
Chester Lane, Bernard Street and Sidney
Drive.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Plans and Specifications for construction of
Storm Drains in Chester Lane, Bernard Street and Sidney Drive,
were approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 3219 to 3297, with the exception
of No. 3263, in amount of $40,943.80, as audited by the Finance Approval
Committee, were allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of
same.
Bakersfield, California, April 26, 1965 - Page 5
Reception of communication from Richard
S. Moberg, re establishment of a Zoo.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Park, communication from Richard S. Moberg requesting the establishment
of a Zoo in the community was received and ordered placed on file,
and a letter was ordered sent to Mr. Moberg informing him to direct
his request to the County of Kern Board of Supervisors.
Reception of communication from John C.
Williamson, Assemblyman, 29th District,
re Council's Resolution urging his support
of Constitutional Amendment relative to the
apportionment of the State Legislature of
California.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from John C. Williamson, Assemblyman, 29th
District, acknowledging receipt of Council's Resolution urging his
support of Constitutional Amendment relative to the apportionment of
the State Legislature of California, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Mayor Karlen urged to attend Conference
In Washington on May 5, 1965.
A telegram from Hubert H. Humphrey, vice-president of the
United States, inviting Mayor Karlen to attend a Conference to be
held in Washington on May 5, 1965, was read, and upon a motion by
Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, Mayor Karlen
was urged to attend this Mayor's Conference, which is to be held for
the purpose of exchanging views on problems facing cities and the
administration's program and proposals for coping with them.
Reception of letter from A. A. U. of
the United States commending Mr. Herman
Reise, Recreation Director.
Upon a motion by Councilman .Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from the Amateur Athletic Union of the United
States, commending Mr. Herman Reise for services rendered while
accompanying the first U. S. A. International Track and Field Team
to Europe, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, April 26, 1965 - Page 6
City Manager instructed to make an
inventory of all non-emergency vehicles
in use in the City and report back to
the Council by May 24, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, the City Manager was instructed to make an inventory of all
non-emergency vehicles in use in the City departments, and make
recommendations relative to the formation of a motor pool back to
the Council by May 24, 1965.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Whirremote,
the Council adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
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the City of Bakersfield, California
Council of
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Bakersfield,
California, May 3, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. May 3, 1965.
Council of the City
Chambers of the City
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Ted Stone of the Fruitvale Community Church, the Mayor called
the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Hosking, Park,
Acceptance of Bid of Lewis V. Christensen
for Construction of Restroom-Storage
Building at California Avenue Park and a
Truck Scale Facility at the City Sanitary
Landfill.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, low bid of Lewis V. Christensen for construction of Restroom-
Storage Building at California Avenue Park, and Truck Scale Facility
at the City Sanitary Landfill, for the sum of $20,230 was accepted,
all other bids were
the contract.
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
Adoption of Report of Water and City
Growth Committee re use of Municipal Transit
System for transportation of school children.
Councilman Richard Stiern, chairman of the Water and City
Growth Committee, read a report of a meeting held on April 29, 1965,
at which time the Committee reviewed water and annexation problems
for the benefit of new committee members and discussed the continuing
financial problems of the Municipal Bus System. The Committee agreed
that it would be both economical and appropriate to invite school
officials to use the Municipal Transit System for all transportation
of school children and urged the Council to instruct the City Staff
and Municipal Transit Board to begin discussion to accomplish this
service which would save many thousands of school tax dollars. Upon
a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the
report was adopted by the Council.
Bakersfield, California, May 3, 1965 - Page 2
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City Manager instructed to commence
negotiations with the Board of Supervisors
to terminate Contract No. 11-53 for the
performance of public health and sanitation
services.
The Cify Manager reported that the City of Bakersfield entered
into an agreement on the 29th of June, 1953 with the County of Kern for
the performance of any and all functions relating to the enforcement
in the City of Bakersfield of the provisions of the Charter and of all
ordinances of the City, insofar as the same pertained to public health
and sanitation, and for these services the City had been paying the
County the sum of Two Hundred Dollars per month. He pointed out that
Bakersfield was the only City in the County which was compensating
the County for the performance of health services and recommended that
the agreement be terminated. Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern,
seconded by Councilman Park, the City Manager was instructed to commence
negotiations with the Board of Supervisors to terminate Contract No.
11-53 for the performance of certain public health and sanitation
services.
Council Action on Report No. 7 of 1965
Session California Legislature.
City Attorney Hoagland briefly explained current legislative
proposals which had been submitted by Councilwoman Kathryn Balfanz and
Assistant City Attorney Raymond C. Clayton in Report No. 7 of the 1965
Session California Legislature.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the Council went on record as opposing Assembly Bill No. 1935
(Warren), which requires arbitration of disputes over wages, salaries,
hours of working conditions of firefighters by the Department of
Industrial Relations.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the Council went on record as supporting House Resolution No.
351, which seeks a study aimed at defining the areas in which the State
of California has "preempted" the law in various fields of legislation.
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Bakersfield, California, May 3, 1965 - Page 3
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, the Council went on record as supporting Senate Bill No. 380
(Collier), which revises provisions regarding allocation and apportion-
ment of state funds for a
and simplifies the report
Tax Act and provides that
than three.
select system of county roads and city streets
requirements under the 1963 Collier-Unruh Gas
only one report will be required rather
Upon a motion by Councilman Park ,seconded by Councilman
WhJ~temore, the Council went on record as supporting Senate Bill No.
122 (Collier), which granted to the Commission of the California Highway
Patrol full and exclusive jurisdiction for traffic management on all
state highways constructed as freeways within an incorporated area.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the Council went on record as opposing Assembly Bill No.
1319(Meyers), which requires the legislative bodies in cities and
counties to furnish the policemen and deputy sheriffs with equipment
and clothing for their safety.
At this time, Mayor Karlen asked to be excused as he had
an engagement, and turned the gavel over to Vice-Mayor Richard Stiern.
Report from City Attorney on the status
of the law suit which was filed against
the members of the Council by the Kern
Cable Company, Inc.
City Attorney Hoagland reported to the Council on the status
of the law suit which was filed against the members of the Council and
the City by Kern Cable Company, Inc. He stated that he had demurred
to the complaint on the grounds that the Kern Cable Company had failed
to obtain the consent of the Attorney General to bring this law suit.
The law appears to be quite clear that where the public interest is
concerned, such as in the granting of franchises, the law suit, if
filed, must have the concurrence of the Attorney General, in fact fie
suit must be filed in the name of the People of the State of California.
In the present situation, the real party in interest is
Trans-Video Corporation. They are the people who it is sought to
Bakersfield, California, May 3, 1965 - Page 4
deprive of the benefits of the franchise granted to them. The
omission of a necessary party whose rights are so involved in the
litigation, is also subject to legal criticism. Trans-Video has
employed counsel to represent their interests in this litigation.
Insofar as the City in reality is the nominal party in interest,
and considering that the first act of this law suit is to determine
whether the Attorney General's consent is indispensable to the
continuance of this law suit, it is Mr. Hoagland's recommendation
that no further action be taken by the Council until this question
is resolved.
First reading of an Ordinance
amending Chapter 11.04 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield by
adding Sections 11.04.727 and 11.04.728
prohibiting parking on certain portions
of 24th Street (State Highway 178.)
First reading was considered given proposed Ordinance amending
Chapter 11.04 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by
adding Sections 11.04.727 and 11.04.728 prohibiting parking on certain
portions of 24th Street (State Highway 178.)
Adoption of Resolution No. 18-65 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
consenting to the commencement of annexation
proceedings for the annexation to the City
of Bakersfield of certain inhabited and
unincorporated territory in the County of
Kern, State of California, contiguous to the
City of Bakersfield, designated as
"Brite No. 6."
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Resolution No. 18-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
consenting to the commencement of annexation proceedings for the
annexation to the City of Bakersfield of certain inhabited and
unincorporated territory in the County of Kern, State of California,
contiguous to the City of Bakersfield, designated as "Brite No. 6",
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, May 3, 1965 - Page 5
First reading of an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
adding Chapter 3.98 to the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield establishing
a "Police Reserve"~ and providing for its
use and control.
First reading was considered given to proposed Ordinance
of the Council of the ~ity of Bakersfield adding Chapter 3.98 to the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield establishing a "Police
Reserve" and providing for its use and control.
Request from Mr. Lee Hatcher to purchase
two parcels of property owned by the City
referred to the City Manager.
A request from Mr. Lee Hatcher regarding the possible purchase
of either of two parcels of property owned by the City was read, and
after discussion, the City Manager was instructed to obtain an appraisal
of the two parcels and report back to the Council at next week's meeting.
One parcel is located at the southwest corner of 23rd and Eye Streets
and the other a t the southeast corner of 22nd and M Streets.
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on appeal by Joseph L. Mooney to decision
of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying
his application for a variance of that
certain property located at the southwest
corner of Truxtun Avenue and "Q" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, date of May 24, 1965 was fixed for hearing before the Council
on appeal by Joseph L. Mooney to decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment denying his application for a variance of a C-C (Civic
Center) Zone to permit the construction, operation and maintenance of
a service station on that certain property located at the southwest
~rner of Truxtun Avenue and "Q" Street.
Bakersfield, California, May 3, 1965 - Page 6
Two weeks extension of time granted
Regent Construction Company for
completing Storm Drain in "L" and 4th
Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, two weeks extension of time, until May 14, 1965, was
granted Regent Construction Company to complete the construction of a
Storm Drain in "L" and 4th Streets. The Council also directed the
Public Works Company to request this company to do a better job
of controlling the dust in this area, as the Council has received
many complaints about the dust situation.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin,
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 3298 to 3370 inclusive,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee,
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Rucker,
seconded by Councilman
in amount of $46,372.19,
were allowed, and
Reception of communication from
Senator Walter W. Stiern, Congressman
Harlan Hagen, and Lieutenant Governor
Glenn M. Anderson.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
communications from Senator Walter W. Stiern and Congressman
Harlan Hagen acknowledging receipt of Council's resolution relating
to a constitutional amendment to preserve balanced legislative
apportionment in California, and communications from Lieutenant Governor
Glenn M. Anderson and Senator Walter W. Stiern, acknowledging receipt
of Council's resolution to control distribution of obscene literature,
were received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from George
H. Barnett, Sr.recommending that the
operation of the Transit System be placed
under the direct supervision of the City
Manager.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from George H. Barnett, Sr., Chairman of the
Transit Authority Commission, stating that he has discussed the matter
individually with all members of the Transit Commission and the majority
of these Commissioners have expressed themselves as bang in favor of
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Bakersfield, California, May 3, 1965 - Page 7
the Transit System being placed directly under the control of the
City Manager, was received and ordered placed'on file, with discussion
on this subject to be held later in the meeting.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1558 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 easterly
of South Chester Avenue, southerly of the
Asphalto Branch of the Sourherb Pacific
Railroad, flanking both north and south
sides of Geneva Avenue and lying westerly of
Tract No. 1738.
This being the time set for hearing on application by Henry
Eggers to amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code by changing the zoning
boundaries from an R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling) Zone and a C-1-D
(Limited Commercial - Architectural Design) Zone to a C-2-D
(Commercial - Architectural Design), or more restrictive zone, affecting
that certain property in the City of Bakersfield located easterly of
South Chester Avenue, southerly of the Asphalto Branch of the Southern
Pacific Railroad, flanking both north and south sides of Geneva Avenue
and lying westerly of Tract No. 1738, the City Clerk reported that
the hearing had been duly advertised and posted and no written protests
had been received in her office, and read Findings of the Planning
Commission on this application at its public hearing held April 7, 1965.
Mr. Eggers spoke on his own behalf, and there being no protests
or objections expressed, upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded
by Councilwoman Balfanz, Ordinance No.
of the Municipal Code and granting the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Noes: None
1558 New Series amending Title 17
application, was adopted by the
Hosking, Park, Rucker,
Stiern,Whitl~emore
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, May 3, 1965 - Page 8
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 187
denying application of Harvey S. and
Arlene B. Ritchie to amend Chapter
17.12 (Zoning Map) of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield by changing
the Land Use Zoning of that certain
property in the City of Bakersfield
located on the north side of Columbus
Avenue, bounded by Haley Street on the
west, Cornell Street on the east, and
having a depth of 130 feet.
This being the time set for hearing on application of
Harvey S. and Arlene B. Ritchie to amend Title 17 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield by changing the zoning boundaries from
an R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural Design)
Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) or more restrictive zone, affecting
that certain property in the City of Bakersfield located on the north
side of Columbus Avenue, bounded by Haley Street on the west and
Cornell Street on the east, and having a depth of 130 feet, the City
Clerk reported that the hearing had been duly advertised and posted
and no written protests were received in her office, and read the
Findings of the Planning Commission on this application at its public
hearing held April 7, 1965.
Vice-Mayor Stiern permitted the proponents of the rezoning
to be heard first and then the Council heard the arguments of the
opponents. Nine letters were filed favoring the rezoning to a C-O
Zone. A petition containing the neames of 50 property owners in the
area opposing the requested zone change was filed. After considerable
discussion, the Vice-Mayor declared the public hearing closed, and it
was then moved by Coun~ lman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, that the subject parcel be rezoned C-O-D (Professional Office -
Architectural Design) Zone. After discussion, substitute motion made
by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman Hosking, to adopt Zoning
Resolution No. 187 denying application of Harvey S. and Arlene B.
Ritchie for a zone change, carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Doolin, Hosking, Park,Stiern
Councilmen Balfanz, Rucker, Whirremote
None
Bakersfield, California, May 3, 1965 - Page 9
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to the Charter to place
the Transit System directly under the
supervision of the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, the City Attorney was instructed to draft an amendment to the
Charter, for the consideration of the Council, which would place
the Transit System directly under the supervision of the City Manager
as another Department of the City. This charter amendment is to be
submitted to the electors on the same ballot with the proposed
Sewer Bond for acquisition of sewerage treatment plant and fire station
in the southwest area. Above motion carreid by the following called vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Reception of report from Councilman
Park relative to complaints received from
customers in the Crest Water District.
Councilman Park read a report of a serious problem being
experienced by customers of the Crest Water Company regarding water quality
He stated that he had received many calls from residents within this
area reporting that their tap water was discolored, contained a great
amount of suspended matter and reeked with a noxious odor, due to a
changeover to a new well being placed in production on the east side
of the water system. Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by
Councilman Hosking, the report was received and placed on file, and
a copy is to be furnished to Mr. Horsley, Director of Water Resources.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 10:50 P.M. ~
MAYOR bf the City of Bakersfield, ~i~.
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C~LERKan~Ex-Officlo Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, May 10, 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. May 10, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation by
Councilman Bill Park, the Mayor called the meeting to order and asked
for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz,
Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 3,
as presented.
Doolin, Hosking, Park,
1965 were approved
Acceptance of bid of McBride Electric
for furnishing and installing a Softball
Field Lighting System at Planz Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, low bid of McBride Electric to furnish and install a
Softball Field Lighting System at Planz Park for the lump sum of
$10,686.00 was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor
was authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of bid of Dicco, Inc. for
Annual Requirements of Select Road
Materials.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, low bid of Dicco, Inc. to furnish Annual Requirements of
Select Road Materials at unit price of $1.19 per ton was accepted, all
other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
contract.
Reception of City Manager's Report on
Selection of Bakersfield as a model for
exhibition to be held at forthcoming
American Fair in Baghdad, Iraq.
The City Manager reported that his office had furnished the
Department of Commerce with information concerning the City of
Bakersfield, its economy, government, structure, topography and climate,
and had been informed that after an investigation had been made of many
cities throughout the United States, Bakersfield had been selected as a
Bakersfield, California, May 10, 1965 - Page 2
model for an exhibition to be held at the forthcoming American Fair
in Baghdad, Iraq. Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, the report was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Council Recreation Committee
Report on operation of Recreation program
for the Bakersfield metropolitan area.
Councilman Hosking, chairman of the Council Recreation Committee,
read a report of the Committee on discussion of the overall Recreation
program for the Bakersfield metropolitan area, and the operation of the
Col~ ge pool. Also attached to the report were copies of the proposed
Recreation budget for the fiscal year 1965-66.
The Committee recommended the continued operation of the
Bakersfield College pool at a cost of $3,251.25 and the formalization of
a contract outlining the specifics of the operation of this pool by
the City's Recreation Department and the Bakersfield College. Comment~
were also made relative to an equitable sharing of the cost of metropolitan
recreation by the County. The proposed Recreation budget is to be
considered at next week's meeting. Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz,
seconded by Councilman Doolin, the Report was appr~ed and ordered placed
on file.
City Manager reports on property owned
by the City at 23rd and Eye Streets.
The City Manager reported that he is proceeding with an
appraisal of the city-owned property at 23rd and Eye Streets and will
have a minimum bid for consideration of the Council within a short time.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1559 New Series
adding Chapter 3.98 to the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield establishing a
"Police Reserve" and providing for its use
and control.
Upon a motion by Councilman RucKer, seconded by Councilman
Park, Ordinance No. 1559 New Series adding Chapter 3.98 to the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield establishing a "Police Reserve" and
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providing for its use and control, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1560 New
Series amending Chapter 11.04 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
by adding Sections 11.04.727 and 11.04.728
prohibiting parking on certain portions
of 24th Street (State Highway 178.)
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Ordinance No. 1560 New Series amending Chapter 11.04 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by adding Sections 11.04.727
and 11.04.728 prohibiting parking on certain portions of 24th Street
(State Highway 178), was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action deferred on proposed Resolution
authorizing establishment of an account
in the Community National Bank.
The Mayor announced that action had been deferred for one
week on proposed Resolution authorizing establishment of an account
in the Community National Bank in the City of Bakersfield and
authorizing designated employees of the City to make withdrawals
therefrom.
Action deferred for one week relative
to City Manager attending special meeting
in Washington, D. C. on May 20-21, 1965.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Doolin,
seconded by Councilman Whittemore, action was deferred for one week
relative to City Manager attending special meeting with Vice President
Humphrey in Washington, D. C., on May 20-21, 1965.
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Acceptance of resignation of Mr. Lloyd
Perkins as Member of the Civil Service
Board for Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the Council accepted with regret, the resignation of Mr.
Lloyd Perkins as a Member of the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous
Departments, and the Mayor was requested to direct a letter of
commendation to Mr. Perkins.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on appeal of Orman T. Stone, Jr. to
decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
granting application of Jack Upton
requesting a modification of an R-1 zone
to permit the construction and use of a
carport on that certain property commonly
known as 1212 Rosalia Drive.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, date of June 1, 1965 was set for hearing before the Council on
appeal of Orman T. Stone, Jr. to decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment granting application of Jack Upton requesting a modification
of an R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the construction and
use of a carport with reduction of the side yard setback requirement,
on that certain property commonly known as 1212 Rosalia Drive.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request from J. O. Barber for a
change of zone for those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as
2201 to 2205 "F" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, date of June 1, 1965 was set for hearing before the Council on
request from J. O. Barber for a change of zone from an R-4 (Multiple
Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) or more restrictiwe
zone, for those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield commonly
known as 2201 to 2205 "F" Street.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on motion of the Planning Commission to
change the zone for those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield commonly known
as 421 to 531 Olive Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, date of June 1, 1965 was set for hearing before the Council on
Bakersfield, California, May 10,1965 - Page 5
motion of the Planning Commission to change the zone from an R-2
(Two Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling) or more restrictive zone, for those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 421 to 531 Olive
Street.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request by Priscilla J. Meuller for a
change of zone for those certain
properties in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 324 to 328 Eye Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Park~ date of June 1, 1965 was set for hearing before the
Council on request by Priscilla J. Meuller for a change of zone from
an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-3-P
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Automobile Parking) Zone for
those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield commonly known
as 324 to 328 Eye Street.
Director of Public Works and City
Attorney instructed to prepare
description of boundary for annexation
of that certain property located at
the southeast corner of Columbus
Avenue and Nelson Street.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
approving request of Bakersfield Savings and Loan Association for
annexation to the City of Bakersfield of that certain property located
at the southeast corner of Columbus Avenue and Nelson Street,
boundaries to be as recommended by theCity Manager's Annexation
Committee, upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
Councilman Hosking, the Director of Public Works and the City
Attorney were instructed to prepare a description of the boundary
and submit same to the County Boundary Commission and the Local
Agency Formation and Annexation Committee.
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Approval of Plans and Specifications
and authorization granted to advertise
for bids for furnishing and installing
Street Lighting on Truxtun Avenue between
"O" and "V" Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Plans and Specifications were approved and authorization was
granted to advertise for bids for furnishing and installing Street
Lighting on Truxtun Avenue between "O" and "V" Streets.
Encroachment Permit granted Tim D. Vanek
to construct concrete retaining wall
adjacent to sidewalk at 3319 Cardinal
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Encroachment Permit was granted Tim D. Vanek to construct a
five foot concrete retaining wall adjacent to sidewalk at 3319 Cardinal
Avenue.
Adoption of Resolution No. 20-65
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
to enter into and execute an Agreement
with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company
covering Pole Contacts at corner of University
Avenue and Mi. Vernon Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Par~
Resolution No. 20-65 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into
and execute an Agreement with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company
covering Pole Contacts at corner of University Avenue and Mr. Vernon
Avenue, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stern,
Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Service Riser Agreement
with Pacific Gas & Electric Company
for Street Lights on California Avenue
between "A" and "L" Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Service Riser Agreement with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company
for Street Lights on California Avenue between "A" and "L" Streets,
was approved and fhe Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Bakersfield, California, May 10, 1965 - Page 7
Adoption of Resolution No. 21-65
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
to enter into and execute an Agreement
with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company
covering Pole Contacts in alley south
of California Avenue and adjacent to
"L" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution No. 21-65 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
enter into and execute an Agreement with the Pacific Gas & Electric
Company covering Pole Contacts in alley south of California Avenue
and adjacent to "L" Street, was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Cooperative Agreement
between the City of Bakersfield, County
of Kern and Department of Public Works,
State of California.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Cooperative Agreement between the City of Bakersfield, County'
of Kern and the Department of Public Works, State of California, was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Authorization granted for establishment
of Change Funds for swimming pools and
Teen Centers.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, approval was granted for the establishment of Change Funds
for swimming pools and Teen Centers for the period May 15 to September
10, 1965, and the Auditor-Controller was authorized to draw the
checks necessary to do so.
Balfanz,
and 3373,
Committee,
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwom~Ln
Vouchers Nos. 3371 to 3471 inclusive, excluding Nos. 3405
in amount of $46,310.03, as audited by the Voucher Approval
were allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of
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Acceptance of resignation of Mrs. Mary K.
Hosking as Member of the Board of Charity
Appeals.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, resignation of Mrs. Mary K. Hosking as Member of the Board of
Charity Appeals, was accepted with regret, and the Mayor was
directed
to send a letter of commendation to Mrs. Hosking.
Reception of Notice of Meeting of the
South San Joaquin Division League of
California Cities Meeting in Fresno.
Balfanz,
of California Cities Meeting to be held in Fresno, May 21, 1965, at
Del Webbs, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Resolution of Appreciation
from California Municipal Treasurers'
Assocation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution of Appreciation from the California Municipal
Treasurers' Association, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Inter-
American Municipal Organization.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Notice of meeting of the South San Joaquin Division - League
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from the Inter-American Municipal Organization
urging the City of Bakersfield to join this organization, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 22-65 Confirming
Assessments made on Weed Abatement Districts
Nos. l, 2, 3 and 4.
This being the time set for continued hearing on Weed Abatement
Districts Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, the Director of Public Works reported
that the entire weekd abatement assessment list had again been checked for
accuracy of lot computations and price extensions. In addition, the
proceedings were again checked with the City Attorney for compliance
with the Ordinance, particularly the assessments on which complaints were
received. He stated that in only three cases was it found that
requirements of the ordinance and
of District No. 1 and Assessments Nos.
deleted from the Assessment list.
4:3
notification did not follow the
therefore, Assessment No. 513 A
and 106 of District No. 2, were
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Councilmen Hosking and Park abstained from entering into
the discussion which followed, as they were not members of the Council
at the time the first hearing was held on April 19, 1965. The public
hearing had been declared closed at the previous hearing. Upon a
motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Rucker, Resolution
No. 22-65 confirming the Assessment was adopted by the following vote:
Stiern, Whittemore
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Rucker,
Noes: None
Abstaining: Councilmen Hosking, Park
Absent: None
Planning Commission requested to review
and make recommendations to the Council
relative to the regulation and control
of billboards and signs in theCity of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the Planning Commission was requested to review and make
recommendations back to the Council relative
ordinance to regulate and control billboards
of Bakersfield.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before
upon a motion by Councilman Park,
Council adjourned its meeting at
to the drafting of an
and signs in the City
this Council,
seconded by Councilman Doolin, the
10:48 P.M.
MAY the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CIJERK and Ex-Of~icio Clerk of the Council
of tre City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California,
May 17, 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. May 17, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by
Councilman Richard Stiern, the Mayor called the meeting to order and
asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz,
Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of
as presented.
Doolin, Hosking, Park,
May 10, 1965 were approved
Service Pin Award.
time Mayor Karlen presented a service pin to Robert
Operator III in the Public Works Department, who
on May 14,
At this
Cooper, Equipment
completed 25 years service with the City of Bakersfield 196;5.
Acceptance of Bid of Brown-Bevis
Equipment Company to furnish Annual
Requirements of Broom Fiber and
Gutter Broom Wire.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, bid of Brown-Bevis Equipment Company to furnish Annual
Requirements of Broom Fiber and Gutter Broom Wire for a total price of
$5,163.40 was accepted, this being the only bid received. The Mayor
was authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
Adoption of Report of the
Governmental Efficiency Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, Report of the Governmental Efficiency Committee meeting held on
May 17, 1965 was adopted.
Council Action on Report No. 8
1965 Session California Legislature.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, the Council went on record as opposing Assembly Bill No.
2117 (Williamson), which proposed to preserve the State's Class 1
and Class 2 agricultural lands within the close proximity of urbanized
areas by the incentive of annual payments made by the state to the
owners of said lands.
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189
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the Council went on record as supporting Senate Bill No. 1359
(Petersen) which authorizes peace officers, including all city
police officers, to act as such in any part of the State of California.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Sfiern, the Council deferred action on Assembly Bill No. 2024 (Soto)
until a copy of the bill has been obtained for study by the Council.
Action deferred on proposed Resolution
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
authorizing establishment of an account
in the Community National Bank in the City
of Bakersfield and authorizing designated
employees of fhe City to make withdrawals
therefrom.
At this time proposed Resolution of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield authorizing establishment of an account in the Community
National Bank in the City of Bakersfield and authorizing designated
employees of the City to make withdrawals therefrom which had been
deferred from last week's meeting, was discussed by the Council.
Councilman Whirremote made a mtion, which was seconded by Councilman
Stiern, that in the interests of the City of Bakersfield and the best
investment of its funds, action on this Resolution be deferred until
such time as the administrative staff holds an interview with the
other banks in which the City does not carry accounts, and reports back
to the Council on the best investment of the tax payer's money. When
called upon, the City Manager ~xplained that opening an account with this
bank was part of the City's investment program, that the same resolution
had been adopted for many of the other banks in the City.
Councilman Park then offered a substitute motion, which was not
seconded, that the Council adopt the Resolution authorizing the
establishment of an account in the Community National Bank.
After further discussion, the original motion made by Councilman
Whittemore and seconded by Councilman Stiern, carred by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz,
Noes: Councilmen Hosking,
Absent: None
Doolin, Stiern, Whirremote
Park, Rucker
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Approval of Contract with Blue Fin
Swim Club for operation of Concession
Stand at Jefferson Park for a period
of one day.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council[-
man Whittemore, Contract with the Blue Fin Swim Club for operation of
the Concession Stand at Jefferson Park for a period of one day, to
wit: May 22, 1965, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute same.
Approval of proposed Budget for
Summer Recreation Program for fiscal
year 1965-66.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Hosking,
seconded by Councilman Doolin, proposed Budget for Summer Recreation
Program for fiscal year 1965-66, was approved.
First reading given an Ordinance of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Chapter 13.56 of the Municipal
Code and adopting the "Uniform
Electrical Code, 1962 Edition."
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, first reading was considered given to an Ordinance of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Chapter 13.56 of the.
Municipal Code and adopting the "Uniform Electrical Code, 1962 Edition".
June 14, 1965 was set for public hearing on the ordinance before the
Council.
Approval of Agreement with the County
of Kern covering Supervised Programs
of Community Recreation for Fiscal
year 1965-66.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
~ittemore, Agreement with the County of Kern covering Supervised
Programs for Community Recreation for Fiscal year 1965-66 was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same. Councilman Park voted
in the negative on this motion.
Approval of Renewal Contract with Otis
Elevator Company for servicing passenger
elevator at City Hall.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council.-
man Stiern, renewal contract with Otis Elevator Company for servicing
passenger elevator in City Hall was approved and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
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Approval of Contract with Sanitation
Engineers for cleaning and janitorial
services at the Cunningham Memorial
Art Gallery.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin,
services at the Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery was approved,
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin,
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 3473 to 3452 inclusive, in amount of
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed,
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Cancellation of hearing on appeal of
Orman T. Stone, Jr. to decision of the
Board of Zoning Adjustment granting
Jack N. Upton a modification of an R-1
Zone at that property known as 1212
Rosalia Drive.
Contract with Sanitation Engineers for cleaning and janitorial
and the
seconded by Councilwoman
$25,788.30,
and
Communication was read from Orman T. Stone, Jr. withdrawing
his appeal to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment granting
Jack N. Upton a modification of an R-1 Zone to permit the construction
and use of a carport with a reduction of the side yard setback
requirement at the property known as 1212 Rosalia Drive, and upon a
motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Park, the
letter was received and ordered placed on file, and public hearing
before the Council, which had been set for June l, 1965, was cancelled.
Appointment of two members to fill
vacancies on the Civil Service Board
for Miscellaneous Departments.
Councilman Hosking nominated Mr. Arthur Williams to fill the
vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Lloyd Perkins, and Mr.
William H. Carroll to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of
Mr. Howard Lake on the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments.
Councilman Park moved that the nominations be closed and the appointments
made by an unanimous ballot. Councilman Stiern seconded the motion.
Mr. Carroll was appointed to fill out term expiring December 31, 1968
and Mr. Williams was appointed to fill out term expiring December 31,
1966.
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Reception of communication from Mrs.
R. A. Martin objecting to neon sign
erected by the Rancho Bakersfield at
24th and F Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park~ communication from Mrs. R. A. Martin~ owner of residential rental
property at 2501 Encina Street and her personal home at 2608 Cedar
Street~ objecting to the neon sign erected by the Rancho Bakersfield
at 24th and F Streets, was received and ordered placed on file.
Acceptance of resignation of Mrs. Lois Y.
Harriman as Member of the Inter-Group
Relations Board.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz~ seconded by Council-
man Rucker, the resignation of Mrs. Lois Y. Harriman as member and
chairman of the Inter-Group Relations Board was accepted with regret,
directed to send a letter of commendation and thanks
and the Mayor was
to Mrs. Harriman.
Reception of communication from the
California State Tire Dealers Association~
Inc. commending the Auditorium Manager.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, communication from the Secretary Manager of the
California State Tire Dealers Association, Inc.~ thanking the City
for its hospitality and especially commending Auditorium Manager
Graviss and his staff for their cooperation during the recent con-
vention held by this organization in the City of Bakersfield~ was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Mr. Ted
Alfter objecting to the erection of a
neon sign at 24th and F Streets by Rancho
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Council-
man Stiern~ communication from Mr. Ted Alfter protesting against the
erection o£ a neon sign at 24th and F Street by the Rancho Bakersfield~
was received and ordered placed on file.
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Reception of petition signed by 89
tenants and property owners in the
area objecting to the erection of a
neon sign at 24th and F Streets by
the Rancho Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, petition signed by 89 tenants and property owners in the area
expressing disapproval of the sign and its location which has been
erected by the Rancho Bakersfield at 24th and F Streets and requesting
the Bakersfield City Council to take Action to abate this nuisance,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Council adopts Minute Order freezing
permits for electrical signs over 25
feet in height and City Attorney
instructed to prepare an Emergency
Ordinance regulating signs for con-
sideration of the Council at next
week's meeting.
The Council proceeded to engage in discussion relative to
the neon sign erected at 24th and F Streets by the Rancho Bakersfield.
Councilman Hosking made a motion to direct the Planning Commission to
issue no further permits for building of electrical signs in the
City of Bakersfield until the Commission sends to the Council a pro-.
posed draft for an ordinance regulating signs which was referred to
this body by the Council at last week's meeting.
He also requested that the City Attorney be instructed to
ascertain whether or not the City can bring an action to abate a
nuisance in regards to this sign and require the owner to remove it,
or at least not light it up.
Councilman Doolin questioned whether or not it is the
responsibility of the Planning Commission to issue Sign permits
and the City Attorney stated that it was not. The City Attorney
said that it would be appropriate for the motion to request him to
prepare an Emergency Ordinance to hold in abeyance the issuance of
all further permits until the Planning Commission's study can be
completed.
Mayor Karlen said that as these permits are not issued
through the Planning Commission but through the Building, he would
ask that the motion be restated, as the Building Department would
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have no authority to hold up permits if there was no ordinance to
cover.
Councilman Hosking then withdrew his prior motion and moved
that the Council adopt an Emergency Ordinance to the effect that
the Building Department refrain from issuing any further permits
for the erection of electrical signs until a study undertaken by
the Planning Commission is submitted to the Council in the form of a
proposed ordinance. Councilwoman Balfanz seconded this motion.
Discussion then ensued regarding the size of the signs
on which restrictions are to be placed. It was decided to adopt
an Emergency Ordinance limiting signs to 25 feet in height until
such time as a regular ordinance can be put into effect.
Councilman Hosking stated that he had just held a
conversation with the City Attorney and wished to withdraw his
previous motion. He then moved that the Council adopt a Minute Order
freezing permits for a period of a week for electric signs over
25 feet in height, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
an Emergency Ordinance for consideration of the Council at next
weeks' meeting. Councilman Whittemore seconded this motion. Chief
Building Inspector Olsson stated that as far as he knew, with one
exception, there were no applications in his office for permits for
signs exceeding 25 feet in height, and he believed that is a reason-
able height on which to set a limit.
City Attorney instructed to investigate
the matter of the City taking action
to abate the nuisance of the sign at
24th and F Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the City Attorney was instructed to investigate the complaints
made relative to the existing neon sign at 24th and F Streets erected
by the Rancho Bakersfield and ascertain whether or not the City can
take action to abate this nuisance.
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Adjour~ent.
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 10:46 P.M.
RUSSEL V. ~RLEN, M.D.~,,-..--2--.~
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
MARIAN S. IRVIN
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California~ May 24, 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. May 24, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Chaplain
Charles Scott of the Salvation Army~ the Mayor called the meeting to
order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen; Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker~ Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 1965 were approved
as presented.
Approval of Agreement with George A.
Brown of law firm of Borton, Petrini,
Conron, Brown and Condley for legal services
in connection with disputes between the
City and others concerning the electrical
and lighting system of the Bakersfield Civic
Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Council-.
woman Bal£anz~ Agreement with George A. Brown of the law firm of
Borton~ Petrini, Conron~ Brown and Condley for certain legal services
in connection with disputes between the City and others concerning
the electrical and lighting system of the Bakersfield Civic Audi-
torium~ was approved~ and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
City Manager's report and inventory of
Non-Emergency Vehicles in use in City
Departments referred to the Governmental
Efficiency Committee.
Following the Council's instructions of April 26, 1965~ the
City Manager submitted a Report and Inventory of Non-Emergency Vehicles
in use in the City Departments. Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern~
seconded by Councilman Doolin, the report was received and referred
to the Governmental Efficiency Committee for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, May 24, 1965 - Page 2
Adoption of Resolution No. 19-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
authorizing establishment of an Account
in the Community National Bank in the
City of Bakersfield and authorizing
designated employees of the City to
make withdrawals therefrom.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore,
seconded by Councilman Stiern, Resolution No. 19-65 of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield authorizing establishment of an Account in
the Community National Bank in the City of Bakersfield and authorizing
designated employees of the City to make withdrawals ~herefrom, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action deferred for one week on
Assembly Bill 2024 (Soto).
After discussion, Council action was deferred for one
week on Assembly Bill 2024 (Soto) which sets forth legislative findings
of bad consequences ensuing from incarceration of a person unnecessarily
required to post bail and who is unable to do so. The Bill authorizes
any superior, municipal or justice court to institute and maintain a
system for determining whether the accused in a criminal case should
be required to post bail or may be released on his own recognizance.
The Bill provides that 25% of all bail forfeitures shall go into the
Bail and Recognizance Investigation Fund in the County and maintaining
of such court program are charges against such fund.
Adoption of Resolution No. 23-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
acknowledging the receipt of a copy of
Notice of Intention to Circulate Petition
for the Annexation of Territory designated
as Brite No. 6, and an Affidavit of
Publication thereof, and approving the
circulation of the petition.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution No. 23-65 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield
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acknowledging the receipt of a copy of Notice of Intention to
Circulate Petition for the Annexation of Territory designated as
Brite No. 6 and an Affidavit of Publication thereof, and approving the
circulation of the Petition, was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz~ Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern~
Whittemore
None
None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 1561
New Series of the City of Bakersfield
adding Section 13.40.471 to Chapter 13.40
of the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield restricting permits for signs
over fifty feet in height without prior
approval of City Council.
In accordance with Council directive~ a proposed emergency
sign ordinance which would require Council approval for permits for
signs over fifty feet in height~ was submitted to tile Council for its
consideration.
The Mayor requested the City Clerk to read a letter of
protest to the "Let's Eat" sign at the corner of 24th and F Streets,
which was signed by Mr. & Mrs. Garry L. Weyand, 2416 C Street,
Dr. & Mrs. John L. Knight, 2420 C Street and Mr. & Mrs. R. S. Mossman,
2412 C Street.
Mayor Karlen had requested an opinion from the Police
Department regarding the large illuminated sign at 24th and F Streets
erected by the Rancho Bakersfield Motel. Chief Grayson had submitted
this request in the form of an inquiry to the ranking officers of his
department, asking them to submit reports to him regarding their
professional police opinion as to the value of the sign from a police
standpoint. Reports were received from the following:
J. M. Towle, Assistant Chief of Police, Chief of
Detectives
C. H. Dodge, Assistant Chief of Police, Officer in
charge of the Administrative Division
M. J. Holman Dodge, Lieutenant, Officer-in-Charge of
the Juvenile Detail
M. W. Lambert, Lieutenant, Commanding Officer of the
Uniform Division
Bakersfield, California, May 24, 1965 - Page 4
Patrol Division
R. O. Price, Sergeant, Commanding Officer of the
Traffic Division
O. B. Clarke, Sergeant, Officer-in-Charge of the
Warrant and Fugitive Detail
C. J. O'Kane, Sergeant, Officer-in-Charge of the
4:00 P.M. to 12:00 midnight shift
W. E. Tipton, Sergeant, Patrol Division
C. W. Yeargan, Sergeant, Patrol Division
A. Dalley, Lieutenant, Officer-in-Charge of the
Without exception, these officers considered the light from
the sign to be of value to that area by reducing the number of petty
crimes, deterring juveniles from committing misdeeds in places whe:~e
they may be easily observed, and in general is beneficial to crime
prevention and law enforcement in that immediate area. In their
opinion, the height of the sign precludes it from being a hazard to
the motorists who might be driving on any of the streets or in any
direction in that area.
A letter was also read from Mrs.
to the sign as being a traffic hazard.
Representatives of the sign
the meeting and Mr. Charles Kidder of
Lela H. Nelson objecting
industry were in attendance at
the Bakersfield Neon Sign Company
addressed the Council relative to the illuminated sign which his company
had constructed for the Rancho Baker~eld Motel. Mr. Kidder pointed
out that the presence of this sign had been beneficial not only to the
Rancho Bakersfield but also to the merchants in the Westchester area
who were benefitting by tourist trade attracted by the large sign.
After discussion, Mr. Kidder stated that the brilliant white
lights on the sign which were objectionable to residents of the area,
could be dimmed somewhat by replacing the white lamps with
yellow or some other color lamps.
Mr. Calvin Conton, attorney for the owner of the Rancho
Bakersfield, addressed the Council, and protested against the adoption
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of the proposed sign ordinance. Also, Mr. John Nairn, attorney,
representing the Rancho Bakersfield, expressed opposition to the
passage of the proposed sign ordinance as an emergency o~dinance,
stating that one did not exist.
Other representatives of the sign industry expressed
their views on the proposed sign ordinance.
After all interested persons in the audience had been
given an opportunity to be heard, the Council discussed the proposed
ordinance, and agreed that six months is
without a comprehensive sign ordinance.
man Park, seconded by Councilman Hosking,
Ordinance be adopted and amended to read as
SECTION 2.
This ordinance is hereby declared
too long a period to operate
It was then moved by Council-
that the proposed Emergency
follows:
to be an emergency
ordinance within the meaning of Section 24 of the Charter of the City
of Bakersfield, California. Said ordinance is necessary to preserve
the public health, property and safety, and shall be effective on and
after May 24, 1965. This ordinance shall terminate ninety days after
the effective date herein.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Karlen advised that he had a meeting set up with
Mr. Ed Cronan, Western States sign representative, at noon on June 9,
1965, and invited representatives of the sign industry to attend the
meeting and offer their ideas for the drafting of a comprehensive
sign ordinance. The representatives present accepted the Mayor's
invitation.
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201
Adoption of Resolution No. 22-65 fixing
the time of meetings of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield during the Months
of June, July and August, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz~ Resolution No. 22-65 fixing the time of meetings of the C,~uncil
of the City of Bakersfield during the months of June, July and
August, 1965, was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution directing the Fiscal Agent
for Off-Street Parking Funds to transfer
$25,000 from the Off-Street Parking Surplus
Revenue Fund to the General Fund.
The City Council budgeted $20,000 for a downtown revitalization
study and an additional $5,000 increase in the Chamber of Commerce
Convention Bureau contract. Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore,
seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare a Resolution directing the Fiscal Agent for Off-Street Parking
Funds to transfer $25,000 from the Off-Street Parking Surplus Revenue
Fund to the General Fund, as a transfer is necessary to make the
required reimbursement to the General Fund.
Request from Mae Lum and Sing Lum for
permission to connect property at 2500
Hughes Lane to the City sewer referred to
the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Park, request from Mae Lum and Sing Lum for permission to connect a
four unit apartment to be located at 2500 Hughes Lane to the City sewer,
was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield~ California, May 24, 1965 - Page
Six Weeks Leave of Absence without pay,
granted Julie Petrini, Clerk-Typist II,
in the Planning Department.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, six week's leave of absence without pay was granted Miss
Julie Petrini, Clerk-Typist II in the Planning Department, requested
leave to be from_~June 21, 1965 to July 31, 1965.
Approval of Revised Rental Agreement
with Mission Linen Supply, dba Kern
Industrial Laundry, for rental of
uniforms for employees in the Department
of Public Works.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, Revised Rental Agreement, as amended, with the Mission
Linen Supply, dba Kern Industrial Laundry, for rental of uniforms
for employees in the Department of Public Works, was approved and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
the Construction of a Storm Drain in California
Avenue and Inyo Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, plans and specifications for the construction of
a Storm Drain in California Avenue and Inyo Street were approved.
Approval of Specifications for Paving
Various Streets in the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, specifications for paving Panorama Drive, "F" Street from 21st
to 24th Street, and Real Road from Bank Street to Palm Street, were
approved and authorization was granted to advertise for bids for
this project.
Approval of Contract with Leland Keniston
to act as Children's Band Director.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Park, Contract with Leland Keniston to act as Children's Bank Director
for a period of six weeks as part of the expanded recreation program~
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Bakersfield, California, May 24, 1965 - Page 8
Approval of Contract with Musicians'
Union Local 263 to hold band concerts
in Beale Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, contract with Musicians' Union Local 263 for seven band
concerts to be held on seven consecutive Sunday evenings at Beale Park
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Action on Resolutions appointing Attorneys
for purpose of preparing and typing
Resolutions and other papers and proceedings
in connection with Public Improvement Districts
Nos. 800 and 801 deferred for one week.
Action on Resolutions appointing attorneys for purpose of
preparing and typing resolutions, notices and other papers and pro-
ceedings in connection with Public Improvement Districts Nos. 800 and
801, was deferred for one week.
Approval granted to proceed with the
acquisition of right of way on the
south side of California Avenue between
"C" Street and 150 feet west of "A"
Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, approval was granted to proceed with the acquisition of 9.75
feet of right of way on the south side of California Avenue between
"C" Street and 150 feet west of "A" Street, as the present contract
as awarded on California Avenue will prohibit parking adjacent to ~he
eleven parcels affected by this proposed acquisition, and this
proposed acquisition was included and shown as part of the complete
project when the plans were submitted to the Planning Commission and
the City Council.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 3543 to 3619 inclusive, in amount of $42,216.83,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
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Bakersfield, California, May 24, 1965 - Page 9
Communication from Mr. Harry E. Young
re Condition of the south half of Columbus
Street between Mt. Vernon and Oswell
referred to the Director of Public Works.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from Mr. Harry E. Young, 3206 Columbus Street,
regarding the condition and grade of the south half of Columbus Street
between Mr. Vernon and Oswell was referred to the Director of Public
Works for a reply, as he is familiar with the background of the
development and construction of this street.
Reception of communication from Bakersfield
City School District Board of Education
advising of election of officers for the
ensuing year.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, communication from Bakersfield City School District Board
of Education advising that at its reorganization meeting on May 3,
1965, Mrs. Adrian Bellinger was elected President, and William H.
Moore, Jr., M.D., was elected Secretary for the ensuing year, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Date of public hearing before the Council
set on appeal of Katherine.Kirby to decision
of the Board of Zoning Adjustment granting
the application of L. Kent Hestley requesting
a modification of a C-O Zone to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance of a
medical building on that certain property
commonly known as 2516 to 2528 "H" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Stiern, date of June 14, 1965 was set for public hearing before
the Council on appeal of Katherine Kirby to decision of the Board of
Zoning Adjustment granting the application of L. Kent Hestley request-
ing a modification of a C-O (Professional Office) Zone to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance of a medical building with
reduction of the front yard setback requirement on that certain
property commonly known as 2516 to 2528 "H" Street.
Request from Donald Lee and Marilyn D.
Williams for a curb break on Hughes Lane
referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Stiern, request from Donald Lee Williams and Marilyn D. Williams
for a
Bakersfield, California, May 24, 1965 - Page 10
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curb break on Hughes Lane, was referred to the Planning Commission
for recommendation.
Communication from Mrs. Albert H.
Baldwin relative to hot water heaters being
located in garages, referred to the Fire
Department and the Building Department for
Report.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, communication from Mrs. Albert H. Baldwin regarding th,e
location of ~ot water heaters in garages in the construction of new
homes, was referred to the Fire Department and Building Department
for report back to the Council.
City Attorney directed to prepare
Resolution commending the Parent-Youth
League and endorsing the publication
of the guide for youth.
A communication from Lucille B. May, M.D., President of the
Parent-Youth League of Greater Bakersfield, advising that community
wide discussion groups consisting of parents and students have worked
together to set up guide lines enabling parents and young people to
reach a mutual understanding of acceptable behaviour patterns, and that
these suggestions will be the basis of a booklet "Facts for Families"
which will be published and distributed free to families in the Bakers-
field area this fall, was read, and upon a motion by Councilman Hosking,
seconded by Councilman Doolin, the communication was received and placed
on file. The City Attorney was directed to prepare a Resolution commending
the Parent-Youth League for its fine work in the past and endorsing
and supporting the publication of Bakersfield's own guide for youth.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 188
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-C (Civic Center) Zone to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance
of a service station on that certain property
commonly known as 801Truxtun Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of Joseph L.
Mooney 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-C (Civic Center)
gone to permit the construction, operation and maintenance of a service
Bakersfield, California, May 24, 1965 - Page
station on that property located on the southwest corner of Truxtun
Avenue and "Q" Street, the City Clerk reported that this hearing has
been duly published and posted and read the findings of the public
hearing held by the Board of Zoning Adjustment on April 27, 1965.
A communication from the general manager of the Hill House
urging the Council to grant this variance ~vas read. Also, a
communication from Mr. Mooney outlining his reasons for desiring the
variance. No objections having been received and after discussion
by the Council, upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
was reversed, and Zoning Resolution No. 188 granting the variance
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
The Council granted this variance with the condition that
no deviation is to be made from the drawings, photographs and plans
which were displayed by Mr. Mooney when this service station is
constructed in the Civic Center Zone.
Mayor Karlen authorized to act on
behalf of the Council to negotiate
with the owner of the Rancho Bakersfield
Motel re sign at 24th and F Streets.
Mrs. R. A. Martin, 2603 Cedar Street~ again voiced her
objections to neon sign at 24th and F Streets and upon a motion by
Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman Stiern, Mayor Karlen was
authorized to act on behalf of the Council and meet with the owner
of the Rancho Bakersfield Motel in an effort to dim the brilliance
of this sign, so that it would be more acceptable to tenants and
property owners of the area. If a compromise cannot be reached, it
may be necessary to direct the City Attorney to file an action to
abate this sign as a nuisance.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Doolin~ seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 1~1:55 P.M.i-------~. .~ak~~d~
ATTEST: MAYOR of the Ci~ ~
· ~ ~~_ ~ California.
CITY CLERK and Ex-Offici~ ~lerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1965
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P. M. June 1, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by
Councilman Bill Park, the Mayor called the meeting to order and asked
for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen.
Rucker, Stiern,
Absent: None
Minutes of the
as submitted.
Stiern,
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, ~rk,
Whittemore
regular meeting of May 24, 1965 were approved
Acceptance of Bid of William Schallock
for construction of Storm Drains in
Chester Lane, Bernard Street and Sidney
Drive.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
unit prices bid by William Schallock for construction of Storm
Drains in Chester Lane, Bernard Street and Sidney Drive were accepted,
all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
the contract.
Acceptance of Bid of Griffith Co. to
furnish annual requirements of Type B
Asphalt Concrete.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
.Rucker, low bid of Griffith Co. to furnish Annual Requirements of
Type B Asphalt Concrete for $4.47 per ton was accepted, all other
bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Councilman Pa~k proposed as City's
candidate to serve on Community Action
Committee.
Councilman Park, chairman of the City-County Cooperation
Committee, reported on a meeting of the Association of Kern County
Cities held May 27, 1965, at which a request was made by Vance Webb,
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors~ that the Association submit
names of the Councilmen representing the cities to the Board, two of
which would be selected to serve on the Community Action Committee,
which will review proposals and offer advice relative to community
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Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1965 - Page 2
anti-poverty projects. Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern~
seconded by Councilman Hosking, Councilman Park was named as the
City's candidate to serve on this Committee.
Reception of report of Councilman Park
on meeting of the Association of Kern
County Cities.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, report submitted by Councilman Park on meeting of the As-
sociation of Kern County Cities hosted by the City of Tehachapi,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Council Action on Legislative Bills.
City Attorney Hoagland reported on Assembly Bill 1966
(Fenton), and upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Council-
man Hosking, the Council went on record as opposing AB 2024 (Soto)
because it would cost the City too much in revenue lost, and as
favoring AB 1966 (Fenton) which would permit the Courts to release
prisoners on their own recognizance. City Attorney Hoagland will
convey this action of the Council to the legislators when in
Sacramento this week, also that the Council is opposed to AB 295 -
amendment to the Brown Act.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, the Council went on record as being unalterably opposed
to AB 3264, which would increase the membership of the Local Agency
Formation Commission within each county by adding two representatives
from special districts.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, the Council went on record as opposing AB 2932, which
would amend the subdivision map act to limit the improvements which
can be required of a subdivider.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz~ seconded by Council-
man Whittemore, the Council w~nt on record as opposing AB 2387
which would reduce the amount of Liquor License Fees returned to
the Cities.
Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1965 - Page 3
CQpy of Resolution adopted by the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
supporting legislation to control
distribution of Obscene Literature
ordered sent to Senator Robert J.
Lagomarsino.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Stiern,
seconded by Councilman Whittemore, copy of Resolution previously
adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield supporting
legislation to control distribution of Obscene Literature was
ordered sent to Senator Robert J. Lagomarsino, urging him to
support legislation similar to the Barnes Bill for the Control
of obscene literature.
Report of Sewer Bond Committee to be
made in two weeks.
Mayor Karlen reported that a meeting of the Sewer Bond
Committee was held on June 1, 1965 and a report containing its final
recommendations will be made to the Council within two weeks.
Neon Sign at 24th and F Street to
be dimmed.
Mayor Karlen reported that he had an agreeable meeting
with Mr. Charles Kidder of the Bakersfield Neon Sign Company and
he had agreed to change the white color on the top section of the
sign at 24th & F Streets to another color which will dim the
brilliance of the sign, and make it more acceptable to people living
in the area.
Administrative Staff instructed to
invite all local attorneys interested
to submit proposals to act as legal
counsel in connection with contemplated
Public Improvement Districts Nos. 800 and
801.
This was the time set to further consider the appointment
of attorneys for the purpose of preparing proceedings and performing
all legal work required in connection with contemplated Public
Improvement District Nos. 800 and 801. In addition to a proposal
from Fresno attorneys Wild, Christensen, Carter & Blank, proposals
were also received from Vizzard, Baker, Sullivan & McFarland, attorneys,
Baker, Palmer & Wall, attorneys, and Digiorgio, Davis &Nairn, Attorneys.
After discussion~ it was moved by Councilman Hosking, seconded by
Bakersfield, California, June l, 1965 - Page 4
Councilman Park, that the proposal of Baker, Palmer & Wall be accepted,
with the condition that they adhere to the fee schedule quoted by the
other two law firms. Discussion ensued, and it was then moved by
Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman Hosking, that the debate be
closed and the question be voted upon. This motion failed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Balfanz, Hosking, Park
Noes: Councilmen Doolin, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Councilmen Hosking and Park then withdrew their original
motion and a new motion was made by Councilman Whittemore, seconded
by Councilman Doolin, that action on the matter be deferred for two
weeks and the administrative staff be instructed to invite all
interested local attorneys to submit a proposal to act as legal
counsel in connection with this special district work. A compilation
of the fees proposed to be charged are to be submitted to the Council
for its consideration at meeting of June 14, 1965. This motion carried
unanimously.
Adoption of Resolution No. 24-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield directing
the Fiscal Agent to withdraw funds from the
City of Bakersfield Off-Street Parking Surplus
Revenue Fund and to pay said funds to the
City Treasurer.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution No. 24-65 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield directing the Fiscal Agent to withdraw funds from the City
of Bakersfield Off-Street Parking Surplus Revenue Fund and to pay
said funds to the City Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1965 - Page 5
Adoption of Resolution No. 25-65 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
commending the Parent-Youth League and
endorsing the publication "Facts For
Families."
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 25-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
commending the Parent-Youth League and endorsing the publication
"Facts
Ayes:
for Families" was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Procurement Officer authorized to
sell Surplus Hose.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, the Procurement Officer was authorized to sell used surplus
hose listed below as buyers are contacted:
-
50 Lengths - 24~ per foot
26 Lengths 3" - 34~ per foot
Authorization granted to transfer funds
for installation of a Softball Field
Lighting System at Planz Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Doolin, authorization was granted to transfer $10,686.00
from Unapplied Appropriations Account No. 11-510-610 to Parks
Capital Outlay Account No. 25-579-940 for the installation of a
Softball Field Lighting System at Planz Park.
Mayor authorized to execute Notice of
Completion for the construction of a
Storm Drain along "L" and 4th Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, project for the construction of a Storm Drain along "L" and
4th Streets was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
No{ice of Completion for recordation.
Noes; None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1965 Page 6
Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1
to James W. Jacobs for Street improvement
projects on South Chester Avenue at Casa
Loma Drive and on Mr. Vernon Avenue at
University Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
man Park, Contract Change Order No. i to James W. Jacobs, in amount
of $588.56, for street improvement projects on South Chester Avenue
at Casa Loma Drive and on Mt. Vernon Avenue at University Avenue,
was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 3520 to 3698, in amount of $28,311.63, as
audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Request from Central Southern Baptist
Church for permission to connect to
the city sewer system referred to the
Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Doolln, request from Central Southern Baptist Church for
permission to connect new building at 203 South H Street to the City
sewer system pending annexation, was received and referred to the
Planning Commission to be included on agenda of June 2, 1965.
Approval of salary step advancements
effective June 1, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, the following salary step advancements were approved,
effective June 1, 1965:
Ivy L. Carroll
Roy W. Armstrong
Paul Barham
N. Barnett
O. T. Murphy
A. O. Padilla
Aleck Q. Thompson
Mark A. Tokash
Lloyd D. Webb
Clerk Typist I
Park Maintenanceman
Janitor
Equipment Operator
S~nitation Crewman
Equipment Operator
Janitor
Planner I
Bldg. Maintenance
II
II
I
C to D
C to D
D to E
E to F
D to E
E to F
D to E
C to D
D to E
Bakersfield, California, June l, 1965 - Page 7
21 3
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1562 New Series
amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield by changing
the Land Use Zoning of those certain
properties in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 2201 through 2225 "F"
Street.
This being the time set for hearing on application by J. O.
Barber to amend Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing
the zoning boundaries from an R-4 (Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to
a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone of those certain properties commonly
known as 2201 through 2225 "F" Street, the City Clerk reported that
a communication had been received from Harrison-Lusich & Associates,
Inc. stating they have no objections to the change of zone classification.
Findings of the Planning Commission in connection with this application
were read. There being no protests received, upon a motion by Council-
man Hosking, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, Ordinance No. 1562 New
Series amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code by granting the appli-
cation for a change of zone, was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1563 New Series
amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield by changing
the Land Use Zoning of those certain
properties in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 421 to 531 Olive Street.
This being the time set for hearing on application by J. O.
Barber to amend Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing
the zoning boundaries from an R-2 (Two Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-3
(Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling) or more restrictive Zone, the City
Clerk reported the hearing had been duly advertised and posted and no
protests were received in her office. The Findings of the Planning
Commission in connection with this application were read. There being
no protests received, upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
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Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1965 - Page 8
Councilman Rucker, Ordinance No. 1563 New Series amending
Title 17 of the Municipal Code granting the application for a change
of zone was adopted by the following vote:
Doolin, Hosking,
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1564 New Series
amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield by changing the
Land Use Zoning of those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield commonly known
as 324 to 328 Eye Street.
This being the time set for hearing on application by
Priscilla J. Mueller to amend Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code by changing the land use zoning from an R-3 (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-3-P (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling-
Automobile Parking) Zone, of those certain properties in the City of
Bakersfield commonly known as 324 to 328 Eye Street, the City Clerk
reported that the hearing had been duly advertised and posted and
that a communication had been received from Mrs. Lee M. Sears,
adjoining property owner to the south, requesting that a six foot
masonry wall be built as required by the "P" (Automobile Parking)
Zoning Ordinance. Findings of the Planning Commission in connection
with this hearing were read. No protests having been received, upon
a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Park, Ordinance
No. 1564 New Series amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code and
granting the application, with the condition that the requested six
foot masonry wall be constructed, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield~ California~ June l, 1965 - Page 9
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the Council adjourned its meeting at 10:20 P.M.
MAYOR of the Cit~ of Bakersfield,-'Cali~
ATTEST:
Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1965
Minutes of the ~gular 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. June 14, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Ray Murray of the First Baptist Church, the Mayor called the
meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Karlen.
Rucker, Stiern,
None
Minutes of the
Councl/men Balfanz, Doolin,
Whittemore
regular meeting of June 1,
Hosking, Park,
1965 were
Mobile Radio
Weatherford Co.
$2,322.40
863.15
$1,859 . 94
All other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contracts.
Acceptance of Bid of GKM Electric
Company for furnishing and installing
Street Lighting on Truxtun Avenue
between "Q" and "V" Streets, complete
in place and ready for operation.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, low bid of GKM Electric Company for furnishing and installing
Street Lighting on Truxtun Avenue between "Q" and "V" Streets, complete
in place and ready for operation, for the lump sum of $7,930.00, was
accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract.
Acceptance of Bid of Griffith Co.
for Paving Various Streets.
Upon a motion by Cpuncilman Doolin, seconded by Council~n
Whittemore, unit price of $6.10 per ton bid by Griffith Co. for the
paving of various streets in the City was accepted, all other bids
were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Doolin, the following low bids were awarded:
44 Items Radio Supplies
61 Items Radio Supplies
Photographic Supplies Towne Photo
approved as written and presented.
Award of bids for Annual Contracts for
Radio Supplies and Photographic Supplies.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1965 - Page
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Emergency Ordinance amending 1958
Edition of the Uniform Building Code -
Hot Water Heaters in Garages.
A joint report submitted by Fire Chief Linnell and Chief
Building Inspector J. A. Olsson on Hot Water Heaters in Garages
was read. Mr. Olsson stated that the 1964 Edition of the Uniform
Building Code required hot water heaters to be at least twenty-four
inches above the floor level when installed in a garage and that
the California Fire Chiefs Association supported this requirement
as being adequate for controlling flame producing heating devices
in garages. A discussion ensued, and it was moved by Councilman
Hosking, seconded by Councilman Doolin, that the 1958 Edition of
the Uniform Building Code, under which the City now operates,
be amended in accordance with recommendations contained in the
joint report. This motion was withdrawn and Councilman Whirremote,
seconded by Councilman Hosking, moved that the installation of hot
water heaters in garages be prohibited. After discussion, the
Council decided that hot water heaters can be installed in garages
if adequate precautions are taken. It was then moved by Councilman
Hosking, seconded by Councilman Park, and carried unanimously, that
the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an emergency ordinance
amending the 1958 Building Code to conform with recommendations
contained in the joint report submitted by the Fire and Building
Departments.
Hosking,
on Hot Water Heaters in Garages,
Reception of Joint Report on Hot Water
Heaters in Garages submitted by the Fire
and Building Departments.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Joint Report submitted by the Fire and Building Departments
was received and ordered placed on
file.
2
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1965 - Page 3
Mayor Karlen requested to send letter
of thanks to members of the Citizens
Committee for the Southwest Sewerage
Disposal Project.
Mayor Karlen read a report submitted by Mr. Wilbur Rickett,
Chairman of the Citizens Committee for the Southwest Sewerage Dispos~l
Project, which has held several meetings to study and discuss the
political, engineering and financial aspects of the project.
Politically, the Committee finds the project is a sound,
progressive, promotional program for the City. Engineering wise, the
Committee finds the project to be of proper general size and scope.
Financially, the Committee finds the project to be a sound, profitable
investment. Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the Mayor was requested to send letters of thanks to all
members of this Committee expressing the appreciation of the Council
for their efforts in promoting the interests of the City, and urging
them to continue to serve and make further presentations to gain the
support of the public for this project.
Reception of Report of the Citizens
Committee for the Southwest Sewerage
Disposal Project.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, report submitted by the Citizens Committee for the Southwest
Sewerage Disposal Project was received and ordered placed on file.
Appointment of law firm of Bradley, Wagy,
Bunker, Hislop and Gibbons to handle legal
matters in connection with Public Improvement
Districts Nos. 800 and 801.
This being the time set to further consider the appointmenl
of attorneys to render legal services in connection with the formation
of Improvement Districts Nos. 800 and 801, under Improvement Act of
1911 and Improvement Act of 1913, the City Clerk read a list of
attorneys who had expressed willingness to act as attorneys for this
purpose. They are as follows:
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1965 - Page 4
Vizzard, Baker, Sullivan & McFarland
Baker, Palmer & Wall
Gill & Bowles, and J. Richard Thomas
Bradley, Wagy, Bunker, Hislop & Gibbons
Di Giorgio, Davis & Nairn
Wild, Christensen, Carter & Blank
Dustin N. Jameson
Donald G. Kendall
Werdel & Wallace
Deadrich, Bates &Lund
Roland S. Woodruff
Borton, Pettint, Conton, Brown & Condley
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Doolin, seconded
by Councilman Whirremote, that the City Attorney be delegated to select
the attorneys who would be best suited to perform the legal work required
for the formation of these public improvement districts, with the
appointment to be made within the next three days. City Attorney Hoagland
stated that the decision would be difficult to make. Councilman Hosking
stated that he is opposed to this motion as delegating the attorney to
make this selection would be transferring the constitutional rights of
the Council.
After further discussion, the motion was declared out of
order, and it was moved by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman Stiern,
that the firm of Bradley, Wagy, Bunker, Hislop & Gibbons be appointed
to perform the legal work, as Mr. Philip M. Wagy has had considerable
experience in this field. The motion carried, with Councilman Doolin
voting the negative and Council Whirremote abstaining, stating they
did not object to the firm itself, but did not think the Council had
enough information to make the appointment.
Authorization granted to employ David K.
Wood, CPA, on a temporary basis, as Chief
of Audits.
A report of a meeting of the Governmental Efficiency Committee
was read, in which approval was expressed to the request of Auditor-
Controller Denny Haynes to fill the position of Chief of Audits in
his Department on a part-time basis. Upon a motion by Councilman
Hosking, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the report was adopted, the
recommendation of the Governmental Efficiency Committee was approved,
and authorization was granted to employ David K. Wood, CPA, on a
~mporary basis as Chief of Audits at Range 29, Step E.
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1965 - Page 5
Request from Haberfelde Ford for
abandonment of alley in Block 354, City
of Bakersfield referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, request from Haberfelde Ford for abandonment of alley in
Block 354, City of Bakersfield, which runs from Chester Avenue to
referred to the Planning Commission for study and
Eye Street, was
recommendation.
Request from Bakersfield Central Church of
Seventh-Day Adventists for the closing of
the east-west alley in Block 319, City of
Bakersfield, referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, request from Bakersfield Central Church of Seventh-Day
Adventists for the closing of the east-west alley in Block 319, City of
Bakersfield, was referred to the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Claim for damages from Charles Manning
referred to the City Attorney for handling
with the City's insurance adjuster.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, claim from Charles Manning for alleged damage to his automobile
which occurred near Chester Avenue and Casa Loma Drive, was referred
to the City Attorney for handling with the City's insurance adjuster.
Date fixed for hearing before the
Council on request by Harvey S. and
Arlene B. Ritchie for a change of zone for
those certain properties in the City of
Bakersfield located north of and adjacent
to Columbus Avenue, between Haley Street
on the west and Cornell Street on the east.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, date of June 28, 1965 was fixed for hearing before the Council
on requesl by Harvey S. and Arlene B. Ritchie for a change of zone from
an R-3-D (Limited MultipLe Family Dwelling - Architectural Design)
Zone to a C-O (Professional Office), or more restrictive, zone, for
those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield located north of and
adjacent to Columbus Avenue, between Haley Street on the west and
Cornell Street on the east.
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1965 - 6
Date set for hearing before the Council
on motion of the Planning Commission for a
change of zone for those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield located on both
sides and facing on Olive Street northerly
of Palm Street and southerly of the alley
south of Chester Lane.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, date of June 28, 1965 was set for hearing before the Council
on motion of the Planning Commission for a change of zone from an R-2
(Two Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling)
or more restrictive zone, for those certain properties in the City
of Bakersfield located on both sides and facing on Olive Street
northerly of Palm Street and southerly of the alley south of Chester
Lane.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on motion of the Planning Commission for
a change of zone for those certain
properties in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 2117 to 2125 F Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Park, date of June 28, 1965 was set for hearing before the Council on
motion of the Planning Commission for a change of zone from an R-4
(Multiple Family ~elling) Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) or more
restrictive Zone, for those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 2117 to 2125 F Street.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request by Jack A. Lancaster for a change
of zone for those certain properties in the
City of Bakersfield located on California
Avenue approximately 200 feet westerly of
Oleander Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, date of June 28~ 1965 was set for hearing before the Council on
request by Jack A. Lancaster and recommendation of the Planning
Commission for a change of zone for those certain properties in
the City of Bakersfield located on California Avenue approximately
200 feet westerly of Oleander Avenue.
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1965 - Page 6
Date set for hearing before the Council
on motion of the Planning Commission for
a change of zone for those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield located on both
sides and facing on Olive Street Northerly
of Palm Street and southerly of the alley
south of Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, date of June 28~ 1965 was set for hearing before the Council
on motion of the Planning Commission for a change of zone from an R-2
(Two Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling)
or more restrictive zone, for those certain properties in the City
of Bakersfield located on both sides and facing on Olive Street
northerly of Palm Street and southerly of the alley south of Chester
Lane.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on motion of the Planning Commission for
a change of zone for those certain
properties in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 2117 to 2125 F Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilmarl
Park, date of June 28, 1965 was set for hearing before the Council on
motion of the Planning Commission for a change of zone from an R-4
(Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) or more
restrictive Zone, for those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 2117 to 2125 F Street.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request by Jack A. Lancaster for a change
of zone for those certain properties in the
City of Bakersfield located on California
Avenue approximately 200 feet westerly of
Oleander Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, date of June 28, 1965 was set for hearing before the Council on
request by Jack A. Lancaster and recommendation of the Planhing
Commission for a change of zone for those certain properties in
the City of Bakersfield located on C~lifo~nia Avenue approximately
200 feet westerly of Oleander Avenue.
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1965 - Page 7
Approval of request of Southern Central
Baptist Church for a sewer rental
agreement for property located at 203
South "H" Street.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman Hosking,
request of Southern Central Baptist Church for permission to connect
property located at 203 South "H" Street to the City sewer was approved,
subject to entering into a suburban sewer agreement, plans to be
approved by the Director of Public Works prior to construction, and
construction to be in accordance with City standards.
Approval of request of Mae Lum and
Sing Lum for a sewer rental agreement
for that property commonly known as 2500
Hughes Lane.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman Stier:n,
request of Mae Lum and Sing Lum to connect property located at 2500
Hughes Lane to the City sewer was approved, subject to entering into a
suburban sewer agreement, plans to be approved by the Director of Pu]~lic
Works prior to construction, and construction to be in accordance with
City standards.
Acceptance of Work and Mayor authorized
to execute Notice of Completion for the
street improvement on South Chester Avenue
at Casa Loma Drive and Mr. Vernon Avenue at
University Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, the work was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
Notice of Completion for recordation, for the street improvement on
South Chester Avenue at Casa Loma Drive and Mr. Vernon Avenue at
University Avenue, subject to perusal by the City Attorney of claim
filed by Charles Manning for damages sustained to his car near Casa
Loma Drive and Chester Avenue.
Acceptance of Street Right of Way
Deed from Frank A. and Adoline A. Munis.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Deed from Frank A. and Adeline A. Munis for 30 feet of right-of-way
on the south side of Ming Road between Real Road and 99 Freeway, was
accepted.
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1965 - Page 8
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield applying
for State Matching Funds for Urban Extension
of F.A.S. Roads.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution No. 26-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
applying for State Matching Funds for Urban Extension of F.A.S.Roads,
for improvement of Ming Avenue to White Lane, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking Park,
Whirremote
None
None
Rucker, Stiern,
Approval granted Standard Oil Company
of California to carry on seismograph
surveys within the area of the Municipal
Farm of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Park,
permission was granted Standard Oil Company of California to
seismograph surveys within the area of the Municipal Farm of
of Bakersfield. Standard Oil agrees to accept all liability for
which may result or arise in connection with their survey work.
carry on
the City
claims
Approval of Contract and Specifications
and Map of Tract No. 2957.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, it is ordered that the Map of Tract No. 2957 be, and the same is
hereby approved. That all the easements shown upon said Map, excepting
private easements, therein offered for dedication, be and the same are
offered for dedication. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11587
of the Business and Professions Code, the
Bakersfield hereby waives the requirement
following:
Council of the City of
of signatures of the
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1965- Page 9
NAME
NATURE OF INTEREST
Ross S. Faxon, Jr. Mineral
Elizabeth B. Currier Same
Dorothy B. Johnson Same
Barbara Bridge Same
Marjory Bridge Farguher Same
Pearson Henderson Same
Rights below 500 feet
City of Bakersfield
Public Utilities Easement as per
Deed recorded May 4, 1961, Book
3375, Page 657, Official Records
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 and the Mayor is authorized
to execute the Contract and Specifications covering the improvements
in said Tract.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 3699 to 3889, inclusive, in amount of $91,202.48,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Request ordered made to Kern County
Health Department relative to enforcement
of sanitary rules and regulations
governing the collection and ~sposal
of refuse and garbage.
A Minute Order of the Board of Supervisors terminating
Agreement No. 11-53 with the City of Bakersfield for inspection and
enf~cement of various health provisions of the Charter and City
Ordinances, to be effective June 30, 1965, was read, and upon a
motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Hosking, a
letter was ordered sent to the Kern County Health Department asking
if the Department, under the State Health and Safety Code, will
continue to enforce sanitary rules and regulations governing the
collection and disposal of refuse and garbage in the City of
Bakersfield.
Reception of Minute Order of the Board
of Supervisors terminating Agreement
No. 11-53 with the City of Bakersfield
providing for inspection and enforcement
of various health provisions.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Park, Minute Order of the Board of Supervisors terminating
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1965 - Page 10
Agreement No. 11-53 providing for inspection and enforcement of various
health provisions of the Charter and Ordinances of the City of
Bakersfield, was received and ordered placed on file.
Council goes on record as supporting
Senate Bill 192, introduced by Senator
Robert J. Lagomarsino.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the Council went on record as supporting Senate Bill 192,
as introduced by Senator Robert J. Lagomarsino, and telegrams were
ordered sent to the City's legislators urging their support to
the passage of this Bill.
Reception of Notice from Kern County
Joint Union High School District of
termination of Agreement for the use
of City's swimming pools for its
physical education program.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, notice from Kern County Joint Union High School District of
termination of agreement for use of City of Bakersfield's swimming
pools for its physical education program, was received and ordered
placed on file, and a letter was ordered sent to the High School
District advising them that termination of the agreement was accepted
with regret and the City of Bakersfield wishes to cooperate with the
District on a reciprocal basis whenever possible and will consider
entering into a similar agreement with them should funds become available
for the restoration of the swimming program.
Reception of communication from California
Landscape Contractors' Association, Inc.
re irrigation of redwood trees on
California Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from California Landscape Contractors' Association,
Inc. relative to the watering of redwood trees on California Avenue just
west of Chester Avenue was received and ordered placed on file. Councillnan
Stiern stated that he h~ called this matter to the attention of the
Director of Public Works and remedial action has been taken by the
Public Works Department
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1965 - Page ll
227
Reception of communication from Kern
County Civil Defense and Disaster
Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Coundlwoman
Balfanz, communication from the Kern County Civil Defense and Disaster
Council thanking the City for permitting them to use the Council Chambers
for the Civil Defense meeting, was received and ordered placed on file.
Mayor authorized to appoint City
Committee for Centennial Celebration.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Park, Mayor Karlen was authorized to appoint a City Committee to
coordinate efforts to make the Centennial Celebration to be held in
1966, a well-organized event. Councilwoman Balfanz offered the names
of Mrs. Vibe, Mrs. Barbara Johnson and Councilman Hosking to serve on
this Committee. Mayor Karlen stated he will hold a conference with
Civic Auditorium Manager Graviss to select dates for use of the
Civic Auditorium for the celebration.
Mayor requested to send a letter to
representatives in Washington to
support a Federal investigation of
professional boxing.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the Mayor was authorized to direct a letter to Congressman
Harlan Hagen and California's two senators urging their support
of an investigation on a Federal level of professional boxing,
particularly the heavyweight division.
Dates fixed for Budget Hearings.
At this time the Council announced budget hearings would
commence on June 29, 1965.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1565 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Chapter 13.56 of the Municipal
Code and adopting the "Uniform Electrical Code,
1962 Edition."
This being the time set for hearing any protests relative
to the enactment of an ordinance adopting the "Uniform Electrical
Code, 1962 Edition", and no protests or objections being received,
228
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1965 - Page 12
upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman Whirremote,
Ordinance No. 1565 New Series of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Chapter 13.56 of the Municipal Code and adopting
the "Uniform Electrical Code, 1962 Edition",~ was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Karlen authorized to request City's
elected representative to obtain an opinion
from the Attorney General re attendance
of the Mayor at Council Committee Meetings.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Mayor Karlen was authorized to request City of Bakersfield's
elected representative to obtain an opinion from the Attorney General
as to whether or not it is a violation of the Brown Act for the Mayor
to attend Council Committee meetings.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman Hosking,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 11:15 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, June 28, 1965
229
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. June 28, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend O. B. Robertson of the First Baptist Church, the Mayor called
the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen; Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 14, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Service Pin Awards.
At this time, Mayor Karlen presented service pins to
Saecker, Chief Sewage Plant Operator, who completed twenty-
Edward J.
five years service with the City of Bakersfield on June 16, 1965 and
to Frank R. Coilin, Fire Engineer, who completed twenty-five years
service with the City of Bakersfield on June 23, 1965.
Acceptance of Bid of S. Salomon for
construction of Storm Drains in
California and Inyo Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, unit prices bid in amount of $6,017.50 by S. Salomon,
for construction of Storm Drains in California and Inyo Street were
accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract.
Acceptance of bids for Annual Requirements
of Office Supplies and Office Paper Products.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, low bids submitted by Zellerbach Paper Company for annual
requirements of Paper Products and by Valley Office & School Equipment
Company for Office Supplies were accepted, all other bids were rejected~
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contracts.
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Time for holding Budget Hearings
set at 7:30 P.M.
At this time the Council set 7:30 P.M. as the time for
holding budget hearings which will commence June 29, 1965.
Approval of Contract with Bakersfield
Optomist Club for Jefferson Park
Concession Operation on July 9, l0 and
11, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Park, Contract with the Bakersfield Optomist Club for Jefferson
Park Concession operation on July 9, 10 and 11, 1965 was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Amendment to Planz
Park Concession Contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
man Hosking, Amendment to Planz Park Concession Contract with Donald
L. Thomas was approved~ and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Acceptance of Deeds from E. C. & Kate B.
Whitley and Ofelia Buswell for portions
of California Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Deed from E. C. and Kate B. Whitley for the north
9.75 feet of Lot 7, Block 3, Westpark Subdivision, and Deed from
Ofelia Buswell for portion of Lot 4, Block 4, Westpark Subdivision,.
were accepted. The Mayor was authorized to execute these deeds and
the Auditor-Controller was authorized to issue payment for the
properties.
Mayor authorized to use his office to
offer assistance in connection with
early settlement of Southern California
Operating Engineers' strike which is
delaying work on certain City projects.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Mayor Karlen was authorized to use his office and offer
assistance to bring the parties together in an effort to settle the
Southern California Operating Engineers' strike which is delaying
work on certain City projects, and report back to the Council.
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231
First reading given An Ordinance of the
City of Bakersfield amending Chapter 7.10
of the Municipal Code by adding Section
7.10.171.
At this time first reading was given An Ordinance of the
City of Bakersfield amending Chapter 7.10 of the Municipal Code by
adding Section 7.10.171. This ordinance was requested by the Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations. Councilman Stiern commented
that he would like the entire ordinance revised and not done piecemeal.
City Attorney Hoagland stated that the Board has asked for various
changes as they are not satisfied with the present ordinance. He said
he would draft something which he believes would be satisfactory and
give it to the Council as a whole for its consideration. He was asked
to contact the members of the Board of Charity Appeals at their next
regular meeting and ascertain what changes they desire.
Action deferred on Emergency Ordinance
adding Section 13.16.091 to Chapter 13.16
of the Municipal Code amending Section
5101 (d) of the Uniform Building Code to
provide for installation standards for heat
producing appliances.
It was moved by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, that Emergency Ordinance adding Section 13.16.091 to
Chapter 13.16 of the Municipal Code amending Section 5101 (d) of
the Uniform Building Code to provide.for installation standards for
Heat Producing appliances be adopted.
Councilman Park stated that it occurred to him that the
Council may possibly be going further in this ordinance than it
originally set out to do in that this was originally brought to the
Council and discussed as an installation covering hot water heaters
in garages, but when he reads it he finds that it applies to all
appliances generating a glow, spark, or flame capable of igniting
flammable vapors. He asked if this would cover electrical driers and
was told that it would. He then stated that this ordinance would
require the drier to be installed two feet above the companion
automatic washing machine which might work a hardship on some house-
wives.
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He then offered an amendment to the motion to adopt the ordinance
this evening, but to strike the work "glow" from the ordinance.
The Fire Chief stated that he would make a check of his records
and ascertain how many fires were started from electric appliances
in garages. Councilman Doolin seconded Councilman Park's motion
stating that if the staff comes back with the recommendation to
include the word "glow", that he will go along with the recommen-
dation.
After discussion, Councilman Stiern offered a substitute
motion, seconded by Councilman Whittemore, that the ordinance be held
over and considered during the week with reference to the questions
which have been asked about it. This motion carried unanimously.
First reading given an Ordinance
amending Section 11.04.761 to the
Municipal Code (Speed Limit on East
Brundage Lane.)
First reading was given to an Ordinance amending Section
11.04.761 to the Municipal Code (Speed Limit on East Brundage Lane.)
Councilman Doolin asked that the Traffic Authority be requested to
study the matter of a speed limit being on California Avenue between
"A" Street and Oak Street.
Procurement Officer authorized to
sell Scrap Metal as it is accumulated.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, the Procurement Officer was authorized to
sell scrap metal as it is accumulated.
Approval of construction of 75 foot
high sign for Richfield Oil Corporation
at the northeast corner of Wible and Ming
Roads.
Pursuant to Emergency Ordinance No. 1561 New Series,
upon a motion by Councilman Hosking~ seconded by Councilman Stiern,
the Council approved the construction of a 75 foot high service
station sign for Richfield Oil Corporation, located at the northeast
corner of Wible and Ming Roads.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 27-65 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, appointing attorneys for the
purpose of preparing Resolutions, Notices
and other Papers and Proceedings for any
work authorized by "Improvement Act of
1911" and the "Special Assessment
Investigation, Limitation Majority Protest
Act of 1931", in connection with Public
Improvement No. 800.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, Resolution No. 27-65 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, appointing attorneys for the purpose of
preparing Resolutions, Notices and other Papers and Proceedings for
any work authorized by "Improvement Act of 1911", and the "Special
Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of
1931", in connection with Public Improvement District No. 800, by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern
Noes: Councilman Whittemore
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 28-65 of
the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, ordering the
preparation of Plans, Specifications,
Estimate and District Map for certain
Street Work.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Resolution No. 28-65 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, ordering the preparation of Plans,
Specifications, Estimate and District Map for certain Street Work,
was adopted by the following vote
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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.Adoption of Resolution No. 29-65 of
the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, appointing
Attorneys for the purpose of preparing
Resolutions, Notices and other Papers
and Proceedings for any work authorized
by "Improvement Act of 1911", "Municipal
Improvement Act of 1913", and "Special
Assessment Investigation, Limitation and
Majority Protest Act of 1931", all in
connection w~h Public Improvement District
No. 801.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Resolution No. 29-65 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, appointing Attorneys for the purpose of
preparing Resolutions, Notices and other Papers and Proceedings fo~
any work authorized by'"Improvement Act of 1911", "Municipal
Improvement Act of 1913", and "Special Assessment Investigation,
Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931", all in connection with
Public
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Improvement District No. 801, was adopted by the following
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Councilman Wkittemore
None
Park, Rucker, Stiern
Appointment of Member of the Board of
Charity Appeals and Solicitations to
fill vacancy created by the resignation
of Mrs. Richard Hosking.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, Mrs. Leon F. Ackerman was appointed as a Member of the Board of
Charity Appeals and Solicitations to fill vacancy created by the
resignation of Mrs. Richard Hosking, term to expire October 1, 1968.
Appointment of Members of the Inter-
Group Relations Board.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, the Mayor's re-appointment of Dr. Leland Chow and Mr.
Luis Valdes as Members of the Inter-Group Relations Board, was
approved.
Council appointments for one year terms to become
effective July 1, 1965, were as follows:
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235
Lewis F. Villanueva
Joseph Lee
Richard A. Perez
Mrs. Robbie Solomon
Reverend Julius Brooks
Mrs. Frances Sill
Thomas Werdel
New Appointment
Re-appointed
New Appointment
Re-appointed
Re-appointed
Re-appointed
Re-appointed
Councilman Park
Councilwoman Balfanz
Councilman Whittemore
Councilman Doolin
Councilman Rucker
Councilman Stiern
Councilman Hosking
In the event Mr. Werdel does not desire to serve, Councilman
Hosking appointed Mr. Walter H. Condley to replace Mr. Wetdel.
Request from Elizabeth F. Iden for
annexation of property located at the
northeast corner of Union Avenue and
Niles Street referred to the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, request from Elizabeth F. Iden for annexation of property
located at the northeast corner of Union Avenue and Niles Street to the
City of Bakersfield, was referred to the Planning Commission for study
and recommendation. Mrs. Iden has requested that this property be zoned
C-2 upon annexation.
Approval of Agreement with the Bakersfield
City School District for use of District
School buses to transport pupils attending
day camp at Camp Okihi.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Agreement with the Bakersfield City School District for use
of district school buses to transport pupils attending day camp at
Camp Okihi, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Auditor-Controller authorized to refund
application fee paid by Donald E. Schuett.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, the Auditor-Controller was authorized to refund fee of $3.(10
to Donald E. Schuett for application for a side yard modification which
was withdrawn.
Auditor-Controller authorized to refund
application fee paid by William M. Waid.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Park, the Auditor-Controller was authorized to refund fee of $25.00 to
William M. Waid for application for a variance which was withdrawn.
Bakersfield, California, June 28, 1965 - Page 8
Adoption of Resolution No. 30-65 o~ the
City Council adopting and submitting a
budget for expenditure of funds allocated
under Section 2107 of the Streets and
Highways Code.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Bal£anz, seconded by Council-
man Park, Resolution No. 30-65 of the City Council adopting and sub-
mitting a budget for expenditure of funds allocated under Section
2107
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
of the Streets and Highways Code, was adopted by the following
Councilmen Balfanz~ Doolin, Hosking,
Whittemore
None
None
Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Adoption of Resolution No. 31-65 of the
City Council adopting and submitting a
budget for expenditure of funds allocated
under Section 2107.5 of the Streets and
Highways Code.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 31-65 of the City Council adopting and
submitting a budget for expenditure of funds allocated under
Section 2107.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
the Improvement of Ming Avenue between
Stine Road and New Stine Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, secQnded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Plans and Specifications for the Improvement of Ming
Avenue between Stine Road and New Stine Road were approved.
City Engineer authorized to enter into
a Suburban Sewer Rental Agreement with
Sage Department Store.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, the City Engineer was authorized to enter into a Suburban
Sewer Rental Agreement with the Sage Department Store prior to
annexation.
Bakersfield, California, June 28, 1965 - Page 9
Acceptance of Deed from Kern View
Hospital for sewer line in 34th Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Deed from Kern View Hospital for approximately 394 feet
of 8-inch vitrified clay sewer line in 34th Street was accepted.
Approval of Salary Step increases
effective July 1, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Park, the following salary step increases were approved, effeetive
July 1, 1965:
A. J. Alexander
Paul O. Allen
J. Ansolabehere
R. Aros
N. Barnett
Ray E. Blair
V. L. Boyd
Galen B. Chow
R. Copeland
E. Corker
E. B. Davis
Robert M. Del Re
L. E. Edwards
L. E. Francies
H. V. GunniD~
A. Hines
O. Howard
H. Johnson
C. A. Jones
Curlee Jones
S. B. Jones
Harley W. Kimble
J. L. Kimes
Ben Kliever
V. Lindfors
R. McDonald
D. Marquez
Leonard E. Martin
J. L. Miller
Charles M. Moak
R. S. Montanio
Robert J. Myers
M. C. Najera
J. Nesbitt
C. F. Newbury
C. Nolen
Larry J. Pasquini
H. L. Perry
Jack Phillips
Equipment Operator III E to F
Engineering Aide I C to D
Park Maintenanceman E to F
Park Maintenanceman E to F
Equipment Operator II E to F
Detective E to F
Park Maintenanceman C to D
Detective E to F
Sanitation Crewraan I E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Detective E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Sanitation Crewman II E to F
Maintenance Mechanic E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Detective E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Auditorium Engineer E to F
Maintenanceman II D to E
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Park Maintenanceman C to D
Detective E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Detective E to F
Park Maintenanceman E to F
Engineer II E to F
Park Maintenanceman E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Fire Marshal E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Detective E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
Sanitation Crewman I E to F
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R. Porter
A. J. Rambaud
G. Ray, Jr.
F. Roberts
D. L. Ruiz
G. R. ScaAes
J. Scott
HJ J. Severson
G. L. Spencer
Dorothy L. Stanley
E. Stinson
H. Robert Thomas
J. W. Trice
P. Villarreal
J. A. Wofford
F. Young, Jr.
Sanitation Crewman I
Park Maintenanceman
Sanitation Crewman I
Sanitation Crewman I
Park Maintenanceman
Firefighter
Sanitation Crewman I
Chief Electrician
Drillmaster
Detective
Sanitation Crewman I
Assistant'Planning Dr.
Equipment Operator I
Park Maintenanceman
Sanitation Crewman I
Sanitation Crewman I
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Adoption of Resolution No. 32-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield acknow-
ledging the receipt of a copy of a Notice
of Intention to circulate petition for the
annexation of territory designated as Ming
No. 3 and an Affidavit publication thereof,
and approving circulation of the Petition.
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Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Resolution No. 32-65 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield acknowledging the receipt of a copy of a Notice of
Intention to circulate petition for the annexation of territory
designated as Ming No. 3 and An Affidavit of Publication thereof, ;and
approving the circulation of the petition, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
~hittemore.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 3890 to 4076 inclusive, in amount of
$99,718.92, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Bakersfield, California, June 28, 1965 - Page ll
239
Request from Mrs. Joan L. Davis
for installation of stop signs for
north-south traffic on Holtby Road
at intersection with Bank Street
referred to the Traffic Authority
for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, Seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, request from Mrs. Joan L. Davis for the installation of stop
signs for north-south traffic on Holtby Road at intersection with
Bank Street was referred to the Traffic Authority for study and
recommendation back to the Council.
Reception of communication from Mr. Ken
Croes, Station Manager, KERO-TV.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from Mr. Ken Croes, Station Manager, KERO-TV,
relative to public service announcements for the city departments
which were paid for by his station, was received and ordered placed
on file with a feeling of thanks towards Ex-Councilman Croes.
Reception~of communications from Seaator
Thomas H. Kuchel and Congressman Harlan
Hagen relative to investigation of
professional boxing on a Federal level.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, communications from Senator Thomas H. Kuchel and Congressman
Harlan Hagen relative to request of the City Council for action on
the Federal level with respect to an investigation of professional
boxing, especially the heavyweight division, were received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of communication from President
of Kern County Chapter California Society
of Professional Engineers relative to
designation of "Engineer."
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Park, communication from the President of the Kern County Chapter of
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the California Society of Professional Engineers objecting to the
use of the designation of "Engineer" for a position in the Department
of Maintenance of the City Auditorium, was received and ordered
placed on file, with the matter to be discussed at the budget hearings.
~doption of Ordinance No. 1566 New
Series amending Title Seventeen of th~
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
by changing the Land Use Zoning of those
certain properties in the City of Bakersfield
located on California Avenue approximately
200 feet westerly of Oleander Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on an application by
Jack A. Lancaster to amend Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code by changing the Land Use Zoning from an R-4 (Multiple
Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-O (Professional Office) or more
restrictive zone, for properties facing on California Avenue and
from an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-3-P
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Automobile Parking) or more
restrictive, zone for properties facing on Park Way, for those
certain properties in the City of Bakersfield located on California
AVenue approximately 200 feet westerly of Oleander Avenue, the City
Clerk reported that this hearing had been duly advertised and posted
and no written protests had been received in her office. The
findings of the Planning Commission relative to this application
were read. No protests or objections being received, upon a motion
by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Doolin, Ordinance
No. 1566 New Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal Code
and changing the zoning, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Bal£anz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, June 28, 1965 - Page 13
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1567 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 on both sides and facing on Olive
Streetsnortherly of Palm Street, and southerly'
of the alley south of Chester Lane.
This being the time set for hearing on motion by the Planning
Commission to amend Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
by changing the zoning boundaries from an R-2 (Two Family Dwelling)
Zone to an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) or more restrictive
Zone, for those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield located
on both sides and facing on Olive Street northerly of Palm Street, and
southerly of the alley south of Chester Lane, the City Clerk reported
that this hearing had been duly advertised and posted and no written
protests have been received in her office. The findings of the Planning
Commission were read. No protests or objections having been received,
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Park,
Ordinance No. 1567 New Series amending Title Seventeen of the Municipal
Code and changing the zoning of these properties was adopted by the
following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Whittemore
None
None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1568 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
commonly known as 2117 to 2125 "F" Streets.
This being the time set for hearing on motion of the Planning
Commission to amend Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Cede
by changing the zoning boundaries from an R-4 (Multiple Family Dwelling)
Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) or more restrictive, Zone, for those
certain properties in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 2117
to 2125 "F" Street, the City Clerk reported that this hearing has
been duly advertised and posted and no written protests were received
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Bakersfield, California, June 28, 1965 - Page 14
in her office. The findings of the Planning Commission were read.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a motion by
Councilman. Hosking, seconded by Councilman Stiern, Ordinance No.
1568 New Series amending Title Seventeen and changing the zoning
of
Ayes:
this property was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park~ Rucker,
Whittemore
None
None
Noes:
Absent:
Stiern,
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 189
denying application of Harvey S. and
Arlene B. Ritchie to amend Title
Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal
~ode by changing the Land Use Zoning of
those certain properties in the City of
Bakersfield located north of and adjacent
to Columbus Avenue, between Haley on the
West and Cornell Street on the East.
This being the time set for hearing on application by
Harvey S. and Arlene B. Ritchie to amend Title Seventeen of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing the zoning boundaries from
an R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural Design)
Zone to a C-0 (Professional Office) or more restrictive, Zone, on
those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield located north of
and adjacent to Columbus Avenue, between Haley on the West and
Cornell Street on the East, the City Clerk reported that this
hearing has been duly advertised and posted and no written protests
have been received i~ her office. Findings of the Planning
Commission were read.
All interested persons present were given an opportunity
to be heard. Mr. Harry Huber and Mr. M. G. Pipkin spoke in
opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mr. Earl Gibbons, attorney,
representing Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie, presented arguments in favor of
the rezoni~g stating that a petition had been filed with the
Planning Commission containing the signatures of 58 residents in
the area who had no objections to the construction of professional
office buildings on the property. After discussion, it was moved by
Councilman Park,
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seconded by Councilman Stiern, that Zoning Resolution No. 189 denying
the application be adopted, in the interests of the residents of the
Third Ward and because overriding the deed restrictions would set a
dangerous precedent to the whole College Heights area. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Stiern
Noes: Councilmen Rucker, Whittemore
Absent: None
Reception of copy of petition which has been
forwarded to the Public Utilities Commission
to be used as evidence in investigation of
Crest Water Company's rates and service.
of the 1965-66 budget.
MAYOR-d~ the City Of Bakersfie~ld~.~I~.~.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and gx-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the' City of Bakersfield, California
Mr. John A. McCoy of 4004 Fulton Street, filed a copy of a
petition signed by 1233 users of Crest Water which was sent to the
Public Utilities Commission with the request that said petition be
allowed as evidence in the P.U.C. investigation of Crest Water Company's
rates and service, and asking that the P.U.C. take whatever steps are
necessary to improve the quality of Crest Water and reduce rates of
the company. Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, the petition was received and placed on file, and Mr. McCoy
and his friends who solicited the signatures for the petition were
commended for this action.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Park,
the meeting was continued at 11:31 P.M. until June 29, 1965, at
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall for consideration
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Minutes of continued meeting of the Council reeonvened
for the purpose of holding hearings on the Annual Budget, held
in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 7:30 P.M., June 29,
1965.
Present:
Mayor Karlen.
Rucker,
Absent: None
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Stiern, Whittemore
Budget Message given by City Manager
A. W. Noland, Jr.
City Manager Noland presented the preliminary budget for
the fiscal year 1965-66 io the Council for its consideration and
read the Budget Message.
Auditor-Controller Haynes reported on Revenues and
reviewed the Budget Summaries by funds.
The Council then proceeded to consider the recommendations
of the Governmental Efficiency Committee on the "Personnel Message"
section of the Fiscal Year 1965-66 Budget.
Action taken on recommendations contained
in "Additional Personnel" portion of the
Personnel Message.
Animal Regulation - 621
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, sufficient funds are to be budgeted and the Chief of Police
was authorized to pay overtime to the two Animal Wardens presently
employed for the next year, rather than employ an additional Animal
Warden.
Public Works Administration - 650
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, recommendation in this portion of the report was adopted.
Engineering - 655
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Hosking, recommendation in this portion of the report was adopted.
Street Maintenance - 665
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, recommendation in this portion of the report was adopted.
Fire Department - 640
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, recommendation in this portion of the report was adopted.
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Corporation Yard - 660
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, recommendation in this portion of the report was adopted.
Waste Water - 670
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, recommendation in this portion of the report was adopted.
Parks - 680
Upon a motion by Councilwoman.Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, recommendation in this portion of the report was adopted.
Transit - ~60
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Park, authorization was granted for the employment of one temporary
Motor Coach Operator for a six month's period, and one permanent
Mechanic II.
Attorney - 525
During full Council discussion of request for one additional
Deputy City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Park, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, that for lack of economic justification for thins
position, the request be denied. The motion failed to carry
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Park, Stiern
Noes: Councilmen Doolin, Hosking, Rucker, Whittemore
Absent: None
Motion was then made by Councilman Doolin, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, that an additional Deputy City Attorney be employed
as a full time employee with salary to be set in Range 32.
Councilman Hosking then moved for reconsideration of the
last motion which he had voted against and roll call vote carried as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Hosking, Park, Stiern
Noes: Councilmen Doolin, Rucker, Whittemore
Absent: None
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Councilman Stiern moved that the request be denied and the
City Attorney be authorized to hire contractural help when needed.
This motion did not receive a second.
Mayor Karlen stated that the matter could be studied
until the next evening.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the meeting adjourned at 11:44 P.M., session to be continued
on Wednesday evening at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamb~
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
CITY CEERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Present:
Absent:
Minutes of continued meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, for the purpose of holding hearings
on the Annual Budget, held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall
at 7:30 P.M. June 30~ 1965.
Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
None
Action taken on recommendations
contained in "Additional Personnel"
portion of the Personnel Message.
Attorney - 525
Council returned to discussion of request for one additional
Deputy City Attorney. Councilman Rucker made a motion, which was not
seconded, that the City Attorney be permitted to hire a deputy
attorney for a period of six months on a temporary basis.
Councilman Hosking suggested that since two hours had been
spent on this item, that it be passed for the time being, and come back
to it later. This recommendation received the approval of the Council.
Water Resources - 810
Upon a motion by Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, the recommendation contained in this portion of the report
was adopted.
Action taken on recommendations
contained in "Reclassifications"
portion of the Personnel Message.
Councilman Park made a motion~ seconded by Councilman Stiern,
that the Council separate those portions of the report which they want
to discuss~ and adopt the balance of the report. This motion carried
unanimously. The portions of the report adopted as recommended
by the Governmental Efficiency Committee are as follows:
Police Protection - 620
Public Works Administration -
Electrical - 666
650
Equipment Maintenance -- 690
Attorney - 525
Auditor-Controller - 530
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The Council then returned to those portions of the report
which they wished to discuss more fully and the following action was
taken:
Corporation Yard - 660 ~.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, recommendation in this portion of the report was adopted,
with the new classification of Maintenance Supervisor to be placed in
Range 28, Step D, and new specifications prepared for the position.
Auditorium - 715
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, the Council agreed to leave it to the discretion of the
Civic Auditorium Manager to designate the job titles of the positions
of Auditorium Engineer and Auditorium Plant Technician.
City Clerk - 531
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, recommendation contained in this portion of the report was
adopted.
Action taken on recommendations contained
in "Salary Adjustments" portion of the
Personnel Message.
Engineering - 655
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, recommendation contained in this portion of the report
was adopted.
Electrical - 666
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, recommendation contained in this portion of the report
was adopted.
Equipment Maintenance - 690
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, recommendation contained in this portion of the report was
adopted.
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Motion was made by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, that the portion of the report up to
recommendations made on the Police Department positions be adopted.
This motion was adopted unanimously. Governmental Efficiency Committee
recommendations on the following positions were therefore adopted:
Account Clerk I
Account Clerk II
Account Clerk III
Clerk Typist II
Legal Secretary
Secretary
Park Maintenanceman
Park Supervisor
Janitor
Maintenance Man I
Building Inspector I
Building Inspector II
Building Plan Check Eng.
Mechanic I
Mechanic II
Tree Foreman
Tree Maintenance Supervisor
Sanitation Route Foreman
Planning Technician
Police Chief Grayson was then given the opportunity to
speak to the Council on pay raises for his department.
Councilman Hosking made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, that a 10% increase be granted to the positions of Police
Patrolman, Motorcycle Patrolman, Communications Sergeant, Detective
and Police Sergeant.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, the Council recessed at 9:50 P.M.
The Council reconvened at 10:15 P.M., and Councilman
Hosking, seconded by Councilman Stiern, offered an amendment to
the previous motion made, to grant a 72% instead of a 10% increase
to the five police positions. This motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hesking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Traffic Marking Eoreman
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, a 5% increase was granted the Traffic Marking Foreman
as recommended by the Governmental Efficiency Committee.
Councilman Doolin made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, that as recommended by the Chief of Police, a 5% increase
be granted to Police Lieutenants, Assistant Police Chiefs, and the
Police Chief.
Councilman Hosking asked for a division of the question
and the Council voted first on granting a 5% increase to Lieutmnants
in the Police Department.
ing roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin,
This motion failed to carry by the follow-
Rucker, Whittemore
Noes: Councilmen Balfanz, Hosking,
Absent: None
Park, Stiern
Vote was then taken on granting a 5% increase to
Assistant Police Chiefs. This motion failed to carry by the following
roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Rucker, Whittemore
Noes: Councilmen Balfanz, Hosking, Park, Stiern
Absent: None
Vote was then taken on granting a 5% increase to the
Police Chief. This motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bal%anz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Fire Department
It was moved by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, that recommendation contained in this report be adopted.
This motion was withdrawn to give Fire Chief Linnell an opportunity
to speak to the Council on pay raises for his department.
Chief Linnell stated that he felt Fire Captains should be
included in any raises being considered and read the duties and
responsibilities of Captains to the Council. He also stated that
he felt his department should be given the same consideration that
was given to the Police Department with reference to pay increases.
It was then moved by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, that Fire Captains be included along with the positions of
Firefighter, Fire Alarm Technician and Fire Engineer, with the range
being 2~% increase for each position.
Substitute motion was made by Councilman Whittemore, seconded
by Councilman Doolin, that a 5% increase be given to the following
positions in the Fire Department:
Fire Fighter
Fire Alarm Technicians I and II
Fire Engineer
Fire Inspector
Fire Captain
Master Mechanic
Alarm Superintendent
Administration Officer
This motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Rucker, Whittemore
Noes: Councilmen Balfanz, Hosking, Park, Stiern
Absent: None
Vote was then taken on the ori§inal motion which carried
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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It was decided to delay action on the positions in the
Public Works Department which appear next on the report until
the next meeting to be held July 1, 1965 at 7:30 P.M.,
and upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, the meeting was continued at 11:55 P.M.
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