HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY - SEPT 1965Bakersfield, California, July 1, 1965
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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.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park:,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
City Manager Noland advised the Council that the City
Attorney wished to make a statement to the Council relative to a
matter which is now pending in the budget hearings.
The City Attorney then addressed the Council requesting
the Mayor and Council to convene in an executive session, and it was
moved by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Park, that the
Council, the Mayor and City Manager Noland convene to the Caucus Room
for an executive session.
The Council reconvened in the Council Chambers at 8:45 P.. M.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
As requested by the Committee, the Director of Public
Works submitted a report detailing the nature and responsibilities
of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Lab Technician and Operator.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, recommendation of the Committee was adopted on the following
positions:
Street Foreman
Tree Foreman
Assistant Sanitation Superintendent
Street Cleaning Foreman
Sewer Maintenance Foreman
Street Maintenance Supervisor
Park Foreman
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Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, as recommended by the Director of Public
Works, the following positions were granted a 5% increase:
Deputy Director of Public Works
Streets and Sanitary Engineer
Park Superintendent
Sanitation Superintendent
Equipment Superintendent
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz~ seconded by Council-
man Park, recommendation of the Committee for a 5% increase for the
position of Principal Receptionist, was approved.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, recommendation of the Committee to change the title for Planner
I to Assistant Planner, and the title for Planner II to Associate
Planner, was approved.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, recommendation of the Planning Director that a 5% increase
be granted for positions of Assistant Planning Director and Associate
Planner, was approved.
Action of Council on Committee
recommendations for those positions of
a more professional and technical nature.
It was moved by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, that a 5% increase be granted the City Attorney, a 10% increase
be granted the Assistant City A~torney, and the request for an
additional position of Deputy City Attorney be denied for this year.
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, that the Committee recommendations be approved on the
following positions:
Deputy Auditor-Controller
City Treasurer
Assistant Recreation Director
Assistant City Attorney
Chief Building Inspector
Administrative Aide
Administrative Assistant
Recreation Director
Director of Planning
Auditor-Controller
Fire Chief
Director of Public Works
City Manager
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Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, a 5% increase was granted the City Clerk.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the Council's commendation was extended to the Chairman and
Members of the Governmental Efficiency Committee for the excellent
job done on this report.
Councilman Park stated that he was in favor of having an
outside survey made of local industry whereby City's salaries could
be compared with those paid by local industry, and he hoped this
would be kept in mind for next year's study.
Councilman Whittemore commented that the County makes
a comprehensive survey each year of the salaries paid by private
enterprise and perhaps the City could obtain a copy of the County's
report when the survey is completed.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
P~rk, recmmmendation of Civic Auditorium Graviss that Cashier-Receptionist
in the Auditorium be reclassified to Account Clerk I, was approved.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, recommendation of Auditor-Controller Haynes that 5% increase
be given Dat~.Proeessing SUlmervisor and Chief of Audits to Range 30.,
Step C, was approved.
Upon a motion
Whittemore, proposal of
by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
the Mayor for creation of position of
Executive Assistant and certain other changes in his office, was
referred to the Governmental Efficiency Committee for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the meeting was continued at 11:35 P, M. until July 2, 1965,
at 7:30 P.M.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERKSand Ex-Officlo e Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, July 2, 1965
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.
Present:Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent:
Doolin, Hosking, Park:,
None
Captain Joe Dougherty, representing the members of the
Fire Department, addressed the Council requesting reeonsideration of
the Council's p~evious action in granting the Department a 2½% salary
increase. He was complimented upon his presentation, and upon a
motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the
Council agreed to review the matter at the conclusion of the budget
hearings, and will notify the Fire Department employees when they
are ready to take this action.
Council Action on Capital
Improvement Program.
Addendum to the recommended Capital Improvement Program
was considered first, and it was moved by Councilman Stiern,
seconded by Councilman DoOlin, and carried, that Refrigeration Unit
for Station 1 be repaired, and installation of refrigeration unit
for Station No. 5 be postponed.
Director of Public Works Bergen reviewed the proposed
projects in the four major divisions of the Capital Improvement
Program, and upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, Division I was approved as proposed. This motion
carried unanimously.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Council-
man Stiern, Item No. 3 in Division II to Install Colored Flood
Lighting and Condensers in front of Police Building was moved to
year 1967-70. This motion carried unanimously.
After discussion, Item No. 8 of Division III was reduced
from $750 to $400.
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Councilman Park brought up the improvement of Columbus
Avenue just east of River Boulevard to Haley Street, stating that he
felt if this were done, it would attract additional annexation to the
City of Bakersfield and requested that it be added to this budget.
Director of Public Works Bergen advised that t~is project would cost
$88,000. In order to provide funds for this improvement, the following
items were deleted from Division III
of the Capital Improvement Budget:
Item #10 $15,500 C.O.T.
Item #15 $11,000 G.T..
Item #16 $22,000 G.T.
Item #17 $41,000 G.T.
It was then moved by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, and carried, to include the improvement of Columbus Avenue east
of River Boulevard to Haley Street, in the 1965-66 Budget, contingent
upon annexation of the area to the C~y of Bakersfield.
Councilman Whittemore called the attention of the Council
to Items #3, #4, #5, #6 of Division III, totalling $29~§00. It was
recommended by Public Works Director Bergen that $15,000 of this
amount be removed, but the balance remain in the budget. He stated
that he would have a traffic count made and report back to the
Council, at which time a decision could be made on which two of the
four projects would be done this year. It was moved by Councilman
Hosking, seconded by Councilman Park, and carried, that the Council
approve Division III, except for those revisions mentioned by
Councilman Whittemore.
The Council recessed at this time.
The Council reconvened at 10:20 P.M. and discussed
Division IV of the Capital Improvement Program. In order to provide
additional funds for the installation of lighting at the Civic
Auditorium, Department of Public Works Bergen recommended the
following projects
in this Division be deferred:
Item #4
Item #8
Item #10
Item #11
Item #13
Item #16
Item #18
Item #20
$ 2 500
$14 000
$14 000
$12 000
$ 5 000
$ 2 500
$ 2 500
$ 2 5OO
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It was moved by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, that Division IV be approved deferring the projects
listed above. If funds become available, Priority No. 1 is to be
given to Item #11 and Priority No. 2 to Item #13, as requested by
Councilman Stiern.
An amendment to this motion was made by Councilman
Whittemore, seconded by Councilman Doolin, to reduce Item #20 to
$1500.00, leave that amount in the budget for this year, and defer
the remainder. This motion carried unanimously. Vote on the
original motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman Stiern,
moved to set September 20, 1965 as the date for the Fire Station
and Sewerage Bond Election, but this motion was not voted upon,
as the Council wishes to discuss the matter further.
It was moved by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, ,tQ instruct the City Manager to prepare to advise the
Council at the next budget meeting where he can cut 10% out of the
present budget. This motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was continued at 11:55 P.M. until July 6, 1965,
at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers .of the City Hall.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, July 12, 1965
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of
at eight o'clock P.M. July 12, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, meeting continued to July 6, 1965, which was not held, was
considered adjourned.
Present: Mayor Karlen.
Absent: None
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
the City of
the City Hall
Minutes of regular meeting of June 28, 1965 and continued
meetings of June 29th, June 30th, July 1st and July 2nd,
approved as presented.
1965, were
near future.
Acceptance of low bids for certain
Janitorial Supplies.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the following low bids for certain janitorial supplies were
accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the annual contracts:
Janitorial Supplies San Joaquin Supply Co. $2,522.10
Brooms & Brushes San Joaquin Supply Co. 363.29
Paper Products Zellerbach Paper Co. 1,753.95
Report of the 1965 Session of the California
Legislature.
Councilwoman Balfanz stated that she had held a meeting
with Assistant City Attorney Raymond C. Clayton and that a report on
the current legislative proposals of the 1965 Session of the California
Legislature.will be seat to the members of the Council in the very
Report from City Attorney on amendments to
Board of Charity Appeals Ordinance.
City Attorney Hoagland reported that he has met with the
Board of Charity Appeals and they are not prepared at this time to
suggest any changes in the existing ordinance but will do so later.
Park,
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1569 New
Series adding Section 11.04.761 to the
Municipal Code (Speed Limit on East
Brundage Lane.)
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Ordinance No. 1569 New Series adding Section 11.04.761 to the
Municipal Code (Speed Limit on East Brundage Lane), was adopted by
the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore.
None
None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1570 New
Series of the City of Bakersfield
amending Chapter 7.10 of the Municipal
Code by adding Section 7.10.171 (Amendment
to Board of Charity Appeals and
Solicitations Ordinance.)
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, Ordinance No. 1570 New Series of the City of Bakersfield
amending Chapter 7.10 of the Municipal Code by adding Section 7.10.171
(Amendment to Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations Ordinance),
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 1571
New Series 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.
This being the time set to further consider the adoption
of an Emergency Ordinance to provide for installation standards for
Heat Producing Appliances, the City Clerk read a communication
submitted by Mr. A. B. Newby, Manager of the Kern Division of the
Southern California Gas Company, urging the adoption of the proposed
ordinance as originally presented, which is the exact wording of
Section 5101 (d) of the 1964 Edition of the Uniform Building Code.
Mr. Newby then addressed the Council stating that Mr. Ray Sirman of
the Pacific Gas & Electric Company concurred with this recommendation.
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Councilman Park questioned whether the scope of the ordinance
as first presented was what the Council had in mind, that he was under
the impression the installation of hot water heaters in garages was
the problem the Council wanted to solve. He also expressed opposition
to the original ordinance stating that in his opinion it would not be
enforceable~ After discussion, Councilman Hosking stated that if the
Council is going to adopt any part of the Uniform Building Code, he
would like to adopt it as written and moved that the Council adopt the
Ordinance as originally presented without modification. This motion
was seconded by Councilman Stiern. Emergency Ordinance No. 1571
New Series adding Section 13.16.091 to Chapter 13.16 of the Municipal
of the Uniform Building Code to provide
Heat Producing Appliances was therefore
Code amending Section 5101 (d)
for installation standards for
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Noes: Councilman Park
Absent:
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
None
Appointment of Member of Transit Authority
Commission deferred until next meeting.
The Mayor announced that the appointment of a Member of ~he
Transit Authority Commission would be deferred until next meeting.
Adoption of Resolution No. 34-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing
a time and place for hearing protests by
persons owning real property within territory
designated as "Sage No. 1", proposed
to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Park, Resolution No. 34-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
fixing August 23, 1965 at eight o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall as the time and place for hearing protests by persons
owning real property within territory designated as "Sage No. 1",
proposed to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
802 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield declaring its intention to
order the vacation of a Public Utilities
Easement along the south and east line
of the Southeast Quarter of Section 15,
T. 29 S., R. 28 E., M.D.M., in the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution of Intention No. 802 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, declaring its intention to order the vacation of a
Public Utilities Easement along the south and east line of the
Southeast Quarter of Section 15, T. 29 S., R. 28 E., M.D.M., in the
City of Bakersfield, and fixing August 9, 1965 as the date for hea~?ing
on the matter before the Council, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Council given for construction
of 62 foot sign in Sears Complex at Ming
and Wible Road.
In accordance with Emergency Ordinance No. 1561 New
Series, upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Council approval was given to the construction of a 62 foot;
sign in the Sears Complex at Ming and Wible Road.
Approval of Council given to construction
of 52 foot sign at K-Mart on 34th Street
across from Greater Bakersfield Memorial
Hospital.
In accordance with Emergency Ordinance No. 1561 New Series,
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Park, Council
approval was given to the construction of a 52 foot sign at K-Mart
located on 34th Street across from the Greater Bakersfield Memorial
Hospital.
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Date set for hearing before the Council
on request by Ken Stoner and Joe Clark for
a change of zone for those properties in
the City of Bakersfield commonly known as
Rucker,
No.
Upon a motion
date of July 26,
2 and No. 6 Real Road.
by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
1965 was set for hearing before the Council on
request by Ken Stoner and Joe Clark for a change of zone from an
R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) Zone, to a C-1 (Limited Commercial)
or more restrictive zone, for those properties in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as No. 2 and No. 6 Real Road. This request has been
recommended for denial by the Planning Commission.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request by Merlin J. Frasch for a change
of zone for that certain property in the
City of Bakersfield commonly known as
2122 23rd Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, date of July 26, 1965 was set for hearing before the Council
on a request by Merlin J. Frasch for a change of zone from an R-3
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-0 (Professional Office)
or more restrictive zone, for that certain property in the City of
Bakersfield commonly known as 2122- 23rd Street. This request has been
recommended for approval by the Planning Commission.
Acceptance of Work and Mayor authorized
to execute Notice of Completion for
furnishing and installing Traffic Signal
Systems at South Chester Avenue and Casa
Loma Drive and at University Avenue and
Mt. Vernon Drive.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, the Work was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
the Notice of Completion for recordation for furnishing and installing
Traffic Signal Systems at South Chester Avenue and Casa Loma Drive
and at University Avenue and Mt. Vernon Avenue.
Adoption of Resolution No. 33-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
the City's Select System of Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, Resolution No. 33-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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amending the City's Select System of Streets, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed
from the First Church of the Nazarene
for a portion of the west half of Hughes
Lane.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Whittemore, Street Right of Way Deed from the First Church of the
Nazarene for a portion of the west half of Hughes Lane, which completes
the right of way for Hughes Lane between Wilson Road and Planz Road
to the ultimate 90 foot right of way, was accepted.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 4077 to 4138 inclusive, and Nos. i to
72 inclusive, in amount of $32,050.79, as audited by the Finance
Approval Committee, were allowed, and authorization was granted for
the payment of same.
Reception of Notice from South San Joaquin
DiviSion of League of California Cities re
Meeting to be held July 16, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Stiern, Notice from South San Joaquin Division of the League of
California Cities that the next meeting will be held in Porterville
on July 16, 1965, was received and ordered placed on file.
Councilmen Park, Doolin and Rucker expressed their
admiration of the Fourth of July Fireworks Show at the College Stadium
and commended the Fire Department for offering this entertainment to
the community.
Meeting continued until July 14, 1965.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Councilman Rucker,
meeting was continued at 9:40 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. July 14, 1965,
at which time budget hearings will be
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Califo~?nia
ATTEST:
CITY'CLERK and Ex-Offieio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, July 14, 1965
Minutes of continued meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at 6:30 P.M. July 14, 1965, for the purpose of further considering
the 1965-66 Budget.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Reception of Report of the Kern County
Veterinary Medical Association containing
suggestions regarding the operation of
the City Pound.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, report of the Kern County Veterinary Medical Association
containing certain suggestions for the operation of the City Pound
after a survey had been made by a Committee from this orgahization,
was received and ordered placed on file. This report had been read
to the Council by Councilman Stiern at continued meeting of June 29,
1965.
Approval of Agreement with the Bakersfield
Optimist Club for operation of Concession
Stand at Jefferson Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Agreement with the Bakersfield Optimist Club for the privilege
of operating a concession stand at Jefferson Park for a period of 'two
days on July 17th and 31st, 1965, was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute.
Adoption of Resolution No. 35-65 of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield setting forth the
policy in respect to reimbursement of expenses
of officers and employees incurred on behalf
of the City of Bakersfield.
City Manager Noland advised the Council that several
discussions had been held with the Governmental Efficiency Committee
regarding travel expenses of officers and employees, and that a
suggested resolution representing a composite of the discussions, was
now being offered to the Council for its consideration. Mayor Karlen
read the Resolution to the Council. Councilman Hosking pointed out
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that the wording in paragraph 2 of the Resolution was not clearly
stated, and said paragraph was then corrected to read as follows:
2. Expenses incurred for travel, lodging and any
extraordinary expense shall be receipted and
itemized on approved forms. In addition, all
other allowable expenses set forth in paragraph
one above shall be itemized, where possible
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution No. 35-65 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield setting forth the policy in respect to reimbursement of
expenses of officers and employees incurred on behalf of the City ,of
Bakersfield, was adopted as amended, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Manager Noland read a communication signed by Mr.
George Barton, General Manager of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber ,of
Commerce, submitting a summary report covering the Chamber's industrial
promotion and community advertising program for the period of the
past 12 months.
City Manager's report on Subject of
1965-66 Operating Budget.
City Manager Noland advised that pursuant to Council
instruction of July 2, 1965, he has re-examined the Operating Budget
and in a written report to the Council, made recommendations as to
where further reductions in the budget may be made. The net figure
for reductions amounted to $49,905.00, which is equivalent to a
.0499 cents decrease on the tax rate in addition to the .028 cents at
the present time, or a total of .0779 cents off last year's tax rate.
After some discussion on the report, it was moved by
Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman Stiern, that the budget
for the line operations as submitted by the City Manager in its
final form tonight, be approved. To the budget is to be added
$700.00 which had been deleted from Council salary account.
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Before a vote was taken on this motion, Councilman Doolin
stated that he had several questions on the budget which he would like
to have answered, and that he did not intend to approve the budget in
its entirety, without first going through it and receiving explanations
from the City Manager and the department heads.
The Council then proceeded to review the budget, department
by department, requesting explanations of the City Manager and
department heads, whenever necessary.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, the Council recessed at 9:00 P.M.
The Council reconvened at 9:20 P.M. Councilman Whittemore
requested Mr. George Barton, General Manager of the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce, to enlighten the Council on the operation of the
Chamber's Industrial program. Some discussion was held on the County's
contribution to this program. The Council supported Councilman
Whittemore's suggestions that a committee be established to coordinate
the efforts of all groups to bring industry into the area. Mayor
Karlen stated that he had been working on this project with other
civic groups for some time.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1572 New
Series amending Section 3.68.100 (Pay
Schedules and Bates) of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield.
A salary ordinance incorporating recommendations contained
in the "Personnel Message" submitted by the City Manager and reco~aen-
dations of the Governmental Efficiency Committee on the "Personnel
Message", on which action had been taken by the Council earlier in the
budget hearings, was submitted for consideration and adoption as the
final phase of the budget to be approved.
Don Stewart, Accountant in the Public Works Department,
addressed the Council at this time, and read a letter from the Salary
and Fringe Benefits Committee for the Bakersfield City Employee's
Association, commenting on the action taken by the Council on certain
recommendations made by the Association. He also pointed out that
of the seven fringe benefits requested by the Association, action
has been taken on only one. Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern,
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seconded by Councilman Doolin, the request for fringe benefits Was
referred to the Governmental Efficiency Committee for study and
report back to the Council.
seconded by Councilman Park,
presented.
Before the motion was voted upon, Captain Joe Dougherty,
representing the International Association of Firefighters, Local
No. 844, addressed the Council requesting that reconsideration be
given to the Council's earlier action in granting 2~% increase in
salary to Fire Department personnel,
Department were given 7~% increase.
firemen are as great or greater for
It was then moved by Councilman Stiern,
that the Ordinance be adopted as
while members of the Police
He stated that hazards for
firemen than those for policemen.
After discussion, Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, moved to give certain members of the Fire Department a total
of 5% increase in salary, and maintain the Police Department at 7½%.
This motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Rucker, Whittemore
Noes: Councilmen Balfanz, Hosking, Park, Stiern
Absent: None
Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Park, amended
the original motion, and moved to adopt the salary ordinance and to
finalize adoption of the 1965-66 budget as presented by the City
Manager. This motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hoeking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Councll,
upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Rucker,
the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 P~.,/ ~ ~
MA~O/OR~R~of~h y eld, Calif.
ATTEST:
CI~TY%~ ~n Ex-Of~icio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, July 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. July 26, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and
Brigadier Heber Sainsbury of the Salvation Army,
meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present:
Invocation by
the Mayor called the
Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: Councilwoman Balfanz
Minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 12, 1965 and
the continued meeting of July 14, 1965 were approved as presented.
Acceptance of low bids for Annual
Requirements of Street Paint and
Maintenance Paint.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Park, low unit prices bid by Colorama Paints for annual requirements of
Street Paint and low unit prices bid by San Joaquin Distributors
for annual requirements of Maintenance Paint, were accepted, all other
bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contracts.
Acceptance of bids for annual requirements
of Janitorial Rags, Recapping and
Typewriter Ribbons.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman Rucker,
low bids meeting the specifications were accepted for annual requirements
of the following:
Kern Industrial Laundry Janitorial Rags
O. B. Nuzum Tire Service Recapping
Valley Office & School
Equipment Company Typewriter Ribbons
All other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contracts.
Appointment of Member of the Transit
Authority Commission.
Councilman Park, seconded by Councilmen Stiern and Hosking,
nominated Mr. William H. Brock, Jr. for appointment as member of the
Transit Authority Commission for a five year term expiring June 30, 1970.
The Council unanimously approved this appointment.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 36-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield calling
a Special Municipal Election in said City
for the purpose of submitting measures to
be voted upon and establishing precincts,
polling places and election officers for
said election.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution No. 36-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersiield
calling a Special Municipal Election in said Cityfor the purpose ef
submitting measures to be voted upon and establishing precincts,
polling places and election officers for said election, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes': None
Absent: Councilwoman Balfanz
Adoption of Resolution No. 37-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield requesting
the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Kern to permit the County Clerk to render
specified services to said City relating
to the conduct of the Special Municipal
Election to be held on September 28, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, Resolution No. 37-65 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern
to permit the County Clerk to render specified services to said City
relating to the conduct of the Special Municipal Election to be held
on September 28, 1965, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Sfiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilwoman Balfanz
Adoption of Resolution No. 38-65 of
the City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, determining that the Public
Interest and necessity demand the acquisition
and construction of certain Municipal
improvement and making findings relating
thereto.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution No. 38-65 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield,
Bakersfield, California, July 26, 1965 - Page 3
California, determining that the Public Interest and Necessity demand
the acquisition and construction of certain Municipal improvement and
making findings relating thereto, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilwoman Balfanz
First reading of An Ordinance of the
City of Bakersfield, California, ordering,
calling, providing for and giving notice
of a Special Election to be held in said
City on September 28, 1965, for the purpose
of submitting to the qualified voters of
said City propositions to incur bonded
indebtedness by said City for certain
Municipal Improvements, and consolidating
said election with the Special Charter Amendment
Election to be held in said City on said date.
At this time first reading was given to An Ordinance of the City
of Bakersfield, California, ordering, calling, providing for and giving
notice of a Special Election to be held in said City on September 28,
1965, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said
City propositions to incur bonded indebtedness by said City for certain
Municipal Improvements, and consolidating said election with the Special
Charter Amendment Election to be held in said City on said date.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
803 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order
the vacation of portions of South Chester
Avenue, City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Resolution of Intention No. 803 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, declaring its intention to order the vacation
of portions of South Chester Avenue, City of Bakersfield, and setting
August 23, 1965, as the date of hearing on the matter before the
Council, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilwoman Balfanz
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Adoption of Resolution No. 39-65 of
Intention to include within the Greater
Bakersfield Separation of Grade District
certain territory designated as "Sage No. 1",
and setting the time and place for hearing
objections to the inclusion of said territory
within said District.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Resolution No. 39-65 of Intention to include within the
Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District certain territory
designated as "Sage No. 1", and setting September 7, 1965 in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall as the time and place for hearing
objections to the inclusion of said territory within said District,
was adopted by the fo!lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilwoman Balfanz
Acceptance of resignation of Mr. Horace D.
Mann as Member of the Board of Charity
Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, resignation of Mr. Horace D. Mann as Member of the Board of
Charity Appeals and Solicitations was accepted with regret, and the
Mayor was requested to send him a letter of thanks and commendation.
Date set for hearing on appeal by Velma
Fuller to decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment denying her application for a
Variance of an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling) Zone to permit the operation and
maintenance of a Boarding House on that
certain property commonly known as 1816
Orange Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, date of August 9, 1965 was set for hearing before the Council
on appeal by Velma Fuller, to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjust-
ment denying her application for a variance of an R-3 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the operation and maintenance
of a Boarding House on that certain property commonly known as
1816 Orange Street.
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273
Approval of Agreement with the State
Department of Finance for certification
of increase in population as of July 15,
1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Park, Agreement with the State Department of Finance for certification
of increase in the population figure to 67,300 as of July 15, 1965,
was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Reception of Report from Philip M.
Wagy, attorney, on the status of Public
Improvement District No. 801.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, report from Philip M. Wagy, attorney, on the status of
Public Improvement District No. 801 - Improvement of area of Hughes
Lane, White Lane and Planz Road, in which he states that he has
concluded that proceedings should be taken under the Municipal
Improvement Act of 1913 rather than under the Improvement Act of 1911,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Acceptance of Work and Mayor authorized
to execute Notice of Completion for
furnishing and installing Softball Field
Lighting System at Planz Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the Work was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to execute
Notice of Completion for furnishing and installing a Softball Field
Lighting System at Planz Park, work having been completed on the project
on July 5, 1965.
Approval of Agreement with the Kern County
Union High School District for distribution
of costs for construction of Ming Avenue
between Stine Road and the west City Limits.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, Agreement with the Kern County Union High School District fo:r
reimbursement to the City of the District's share of the costs of
extending Ming Avenue along the south boundary of the School District's
property was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
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California,
July 26, 1965 - Page 6
Approval of Salary Adjustment for
Sergeant James Ware of the Police
Department.
In order to correct an inequity which exists at the present
time in regard to the salary of Sergeant James Ware of the Police
Department, upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Hosking, Lieutenant Ware was placed in Step E of Range 38,
retroactive to July 1, 1965.
Reception of Certificates of County
Clerk and City Clerk of Sufficiency
of Petition for annexation of territory
designated as Ming No. 3.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, Certificates of the County Clerk and the City Clerk of
Sufficiency of Petition for the annexation of territory designated
as "Ming No. 3", were received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 40-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring its intention to call a Special
Election in certain inhabited territory
contiguous to said City proposed to be
annexed thereto, for the purpose of
submitting to the qualified electors
residing in said territory the question
whether said territory shall be annexed
to the City of Bakersfield, and fixing
a time and place when and where any
person owning real property within such
territory may appear before said Council
and show cause why such territory should
not be so annexed.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution No. 40-65 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield declaring its intention to call a special election in
certain inhabited territory contiguous to said City proposed to be
annexed thereto, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified
electors residing in said territory the question whether said
territory shall be annexed to the City of Bakersfield and fixing
August 23, 1965 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall as the time
and place when and where any person owning real property within such
territory may appear before
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said Council and show cause why such territory should not be so
annexed, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent:
Rucker,
audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed,
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Councilwoman Balfanz
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Vouchers Nos. 73 to 223, in amount of $178,986.54, as
and
Verified Claim for damages from
Mrs. Betty Durr referred to the City
Attorney for handling with City's
insurance carrier.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, verified claim for damages filed by Mrs. Betty Durr of
2209 Greenwood Street, was referred to %he City Attorney for handling
with the City's insurance carrier.
Reception of communication from
Francis A. Moore, Jr., commending
the Council for reducing the Cify tax rate
for the fourth consecutive year.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, communication from Mr. Francis A. Moore~ Jr., commending the
Council for its success in reducing the City tax rate for the fourth
consecutive year, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of letter from Councilman
Hosking appointing Mr. Frederick H. Cronkhite,
Jr., as Member of Inter-Group Relations
Board.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Park, letter from Councilman Richard Hosking to the City Clerk advising
that he was appointing Frederick H. Cronkhite, Jr., as a Member of
the Inter-Group Relations Board, was received and ordered placed on
file.
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Communication from R. D. Manuel re
Police Department uniforms referred to
the City Manager for report back to
the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, communication from R. D. Manuel relative to the wearing
of summer uniforms by members of the Police Department was referred
to the City Manager for report back to the Council.
Reception of communication from Central
Labor Council protesting the use of
on-duty firemen to paint City Fire
Station.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, communication from Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties Central Labor
Council protesting the use of on-duty firemen to completely paint
the City fire station located at Sacramento and Bernard Streets, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1573 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 commonly
known as 2122 - 23rd Street.
This being the time set for hearing on an application by
Merlin J. Frasch to amend Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code to change the zoning boundaries from an R-3 (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-O (Professional Office) or more
restrictive Zone, for that certain property in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 2122 23rd Street, the City Clerk reported that
the hearing had been duly advertised and posted and no written
protests had been received in her office. No protests or objections
being received, upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, Ordinance No. 1573 New Series amending Title
Seventeen of the Municipal Code granting the application for the
rezoning, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilwoman Balfanz
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Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 190
denying application of Ken Stoner and
Joe Clark to amend Title Seventeen of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code by changing
the Land Use Zoning of those certain
properties in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as No. 2 and No. 6 Real
Road.
This being the time set for hearing on application of Ken
Stoner and Joe Clark to amend Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code to change the zoning boundaries from an R-1 (Single-
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 No. 2 and No. 6 Real Road, the City Clerk reported that this
hearing had been duly advertised and posted and three letters of protest
as well as a petition containing the names of 44 persons objecting to
the rezoning, had been received in her office. All interested persons
present were given an opportunity to be heard. After discussion by
members of the Council, it was moved by Councilman Doolin, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, that Zoning Resolution No. 190 denying application of
Ken Stoner and Joe Clark to amend Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code by changing the land use zoning of those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as No. 2 and No. 6 Real Road,
be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilwoman Balfanz
Hearing on Abatement of Weeds
continued until AuguSt 23, 1965.
The Director of Public Works reported that 450 separate
parcels of vacant lands were posted with "Notice to Destroy Weeds"
cards. The posting reduced the number of cards mailed to 262, all
but 89 of which have complied. He asked that the hearing be deferred
to permit his office to send out certified letters to the owners of the
89 parcels who have not complied with the notice. Upon a motion by
Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Rucker, the hearing was
continued until meeting of August 23, 1965.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 38 of
the 1965 Regular Session referred
to the Legislative Committee for
study.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Hosking,
seconded by Councilman Doolin, Assembly Joint Resolution No. 38
of the 1965 Regular Session, which was adopted by the California
Legislature during the month of June, 1965, was referred to the
Legislative Committee for study.
Mayor authorized to appoint a Citizens'
Committee for beautification of the
community.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Mayor Karlen was authorized to appoint a Committee to
submit proposals for the beautification of the community. It was
suggested that representatives of architectural firms, sign companies
and members of the County and City Planning staffs be included among
the persons appointed to serve on this Committee. Mayor Karlen asked
the members of the Council to submit names to him for appointment.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, L~aliform~a
ATTEST:
the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, August 9, 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. August 9, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Gerald R. Denton, Associate Minister of the First Christian
Church,
call.
Present:
the Mayor called the meeting to order and asked for a roll
Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Hosking, Park, Stiern,
Whittemore
Chlorine Compressed Gas
P.V.¢..Pipe & Sprinklers
Automotive Paint
Lyco Chemical Inc.
Kern Turf Supply
Frazier Wright Company
All other bids were rejected and the Mayor was authorized.
to execute the contracts.
follows:
Absent: Councilmen Doolin, Rucker
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 26, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of Bid of Dicco, Inc. for
Grading, Paving and Improving Ming
Avenue between Stine Road and the
West City Limits.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, unit prices bid by Dicco, Inc. for grading, paving and
improving Ming Avenue between Stine Road and the west City limits,
were accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of low bids for annual
requirements of Chlorine Compressed
Gas, P.V.C. Pipe & Sprinklers and
Automotive Paint.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, low bids for annual requirements of Chlorine Compressed Gas,
P.V.C. Pipe & Sprinklers and Automotive Paint, were accepted as
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1965 - Page 2
Acceptance of low bids for Pool
Paint.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, low bids submitted by Utilities Supply Company and Soc-Co
Plastic Coating Company for annual requirements of Pool Paint were
accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contracts.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1574 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield, California,
ordering, calling, providing for and giving
notice of a Special Election to be held in
said City on September 28, 1965, for the
purpose of submitting to the qualified voters
of said City propositions to incur bonded
indebtedness by said City for certain Municipal
improvements, and consolidating said election
with the Special Charter Amendment Election to
be held in said City on said date.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Ordinance No. 1574 New Series of the City of Bakersfield,
California, ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice of a
Special Election to be held in said City on September 28, 1965, for
the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said City
propositions to incur bonded indebtedness by said City for certain
Municipal improvements, and consolidating said election with the
Special Charter Amendment Election to be held in said City on said
date, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Hosking, Park, Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Doolin, Rucker
Council Committee on Water and City Growth
authorized to negotiate a contract to
hire consultant expert in water legislation
to resolve questions in connection with
supplemental water for urban Bakersfield.
Councilman Richard Stiern, Chairman of the Council Committee
on Water and City Growth, read a report stating that this Committee has
undertaken recently a detailed evaluation of the water needs for
metropolitan Bakersfield and the various alternatives open to the City
Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1965~- Page 3
of Bakersfield and the community to adequately fulfill those needs.
As the Committee is of the opinion that a great many specialized
problems are beyond the normal scope of the Committee and the City
Staff, it is requesting an authorization of funds from the full
Council to hire expert opinion, and upon a motion by Councilman
Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, funds are to be made
available, and authorization was granted for the Committee to proceed
with the negotiation of a contract with a legal consultant, expert in
water legislation.
Reception of report of the Council
Committee on Water and City Growth.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, report of the Council Committee on Water and City
Growth was received and ordered placed on file.
Report of Director of Public Works
on Siemon Park Swimming Pool.
Director of Public Works Bergen reported that due to a
break in the main drain, cracks had developed in Siemon Park Swimming
Pool necessitating the closing of the pool for repairs for the
remainder of the season. He stated that remedial action will be
taken by mud Jacking this pool at a cost of approximately eight to
ten thousand dollars.
Adoption of Resolution No. 41-65 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, authorizing certain of its
members to file.written arguments for City
measures.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Park, Resolution No. 41-65 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, authorizing certain of its members to file written arguments
for City measures, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes~
Absent:
Councilmen Balfanz,
None
Councilmen Doolin,
Hosking, Park, Stiern,
Rucker
Whittemore
Bakersfield,
California,
August 9, 1965 - Page 4
Adoption'of Resolution No. 42-65 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield
availing the City of Bakersfield of the
services of the Health Officer of the
CoUnty of Kern.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Hosking, Resolution No. 42-65 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, availing the City of Bakersfield of the services of the
Health Officer of the County of Kern, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Balfanz, Hosking, Park, Stiern, Whittemore
None
Councilmen Doolin, Rucker
Adoption of Resolution No. 43-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ascertaining
and determining the prevailing rate of wages
to be paid to certain crafts and types of
Workmen employed on Public Work in the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, Resolution No. 43-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
ascertaining and determining the prevailing rate of wages to be paid
to certain crafts and types of Workmen employed on Public Work in
the Cit,y of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Hosking, Park, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absest: Councilmen Doolin,'Rucker
Approval of Agreement with the Downtown
Business Association for Holiday Decorations.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
man Hosking, Agreement with the Downtown Business Association for
decorating the downtown business area for the holiday season was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Approval of Agreement with East
Bakersfield Progressive Club for
Holiday Decorations.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Park, Agreement with the East Bakersfield Progressive Club for
decorating the streets of the business section of East Bakersfield
during the holiday season, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the contract.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 44-65 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, ordering the preparation of
plans, specifications, estimates and
district maps for certain acquisitions
and improvements.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilalan
Park, Resoluti0n No. 44-65 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, ordering the preparation of plans, specifications,
estimates and district maps for certain acquisitions and improvements -
Public Improvement District No. 801, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Hosking, Park, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Doolin, Rucker
Appointment of Mr. Nathan M. Krevitz
as Member of the Board of Charity
Appeals and Solicitations.
Councilman Hosking nominated Mr. Nathan M. Krevitz for
appointment as member of the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations
to fill vacancy existing due to resignation of Mr. Horace Mann.
Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilmen Park and Balfanz, moved that
Mr. Krevitz be appointed by a unanimous ballot of the Council and this
action was taken.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on appeal by James A. Seaton to decision
of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying
his applicationsfor a variance of the Land
Use Zoning to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a commercial
building on that certain property commonly
known as 1316 Beale Avenue. ~
Upon a motion by,Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, date of August 23, 1965 was set for hearing before the
Council on appeal by James A. Seaton to decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment denying his application for a variance of an R-3 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the construction, operation
and maintenance of a commercial building on that certain property
commonly known as 1316 Beale Avenue.
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Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1965 - Page 6
Adoption of Resolution No. 45-65
appointing Councilman Robert N. Whittemore
to serve on Joint City-County-State
Policy Committee.
Pursuant to requestsreceived from Mr. W. L. Welch, District
Engineer, Division of Highways, upon a motion by Councilman Stiern,
seconded by Councilman Hosking, Resolution No. 45-65 appointing
Councilman Robert N. Whittemore to serve on Joint City-County-State
Policy Committee to,assist in guiding the continuing comprehensive
planning process for the Bakersfield Metropolitan Area, was adopted[ by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Hosking, Park, Stiern, Whirremote :
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Doolin, Rucker
Approval of Salary Step increases
effective August 1, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, the following salary step increases were approved, effective
August 1, 1965:
D. M. Blanco
Lee Guerra
Joe Munoz
A. W. Noland, Jr.
P. D. Prince
Ray Sholes
M. L. Stewart
Approval of
of the west
Equipment Operator II E to F
Equipment Operator I D to E
Detective D to E
City Manager D to E
Firefighter D to E
Engineer III C to D
Firefighter D to E
Sale of approximately 29 acres
side of the Municipal Farm for
Recreational purposes.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, the Council approved the sale of approximately.29 acres of
the west side of the Municipal Farm for recreational purposes to
George E. (Eddie) Nowak, for the sum of $15,200, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute Quit Claim Deed covering same.
Request from George E. Nowak for
annexation of that property known as
the Bakersfield Public Golf Course to
the City of Bakersfield referred to
the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, request from George E. Nowak for annexation of that property
Bakersfield, Califgrnia~ August9, 1965 - Page 7
known as the Bakersfield Public Golf Course to the City of Bakersfield,
was referred to
the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Date set ~or hearing before the Council
.~on inStiated action by the Planning
Commission to fezone those certain
properties in the City of Bakersfield
along California Avenue between Oak
Street and:Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwolaan
Balfanz, date of August 23, 1965 wasset for hearing before the Council
on initiated action by the Planning Commission to change the zone
from an R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) Zone to an R-3 (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling) or more restrictive, zone, R-4 (Multiple Family
Dwelling) Zone to an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) or more
restrictive, Zone, R-4 (Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-O
(Professional O~fice) or more restrictive, Zone, and C-1 (Limited
Commercial) Zone to an R-4 (Multiple Family Dwelling) or more
restrictive, Zone, for those certain properties in the City of
Bakersfield along California Avenue between Oak Street and Chester
Avenue.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on initiated action by the Planning
Commission to rezone those certain
properties in the City of-Bakersfield
along 23rd and 24th Streets, between
"A" and "F" Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote,' date of August 23, 1965 was set for hearing before the
Council on initiated action by the Planning Commission to change the
zone from an R-3 (Limited Multipie Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-O
(Professional Office), or more restrictive, zone, and a C-1 (Limited
Commercial) ~0ne to a C-O'(Professi0nal Office) or more restrictive,
zone, for those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield along
23rd and 24th Streets, between "A" and "F" Streets.
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Encroachment Permit granted Wm. B.
Myers for construction of retaining
wall at southeas~ corner of Montrose
and Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Park, Encroachment Permit was granted William B. Myers, for
construction of a 3 foot retaining wall adjacent to sidewalk on Union
Avenue, subject to construction of sidewalk and in conformance with
policy of the Public Works Department.
Acceptance of Street right-of-way
Deeds from Jack A. Lancaster and Joy
S. Lancaster fo~ widening of California
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, two street right-of-way Deeds from Jack A. Lancaster and
Joy S. Lancaster for the widening of California Avenue between "A"
and "C" Streets, were accepted.
Approval of reinstatement of Eugene
W. Hillis, Engineering Draftsman in
the Public Works Department.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, authorization was granted to reinstate Eugene W. Hillis,
Engineering Draftsman in the Public Works Department, in the same
range and step as when he left the City's employ.
Appointment of Mr. Clayton Rippey as
Member of the Bakersfield Art Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Stiern, resignation of Mrs. Daisy Urner as member of the Bakers-
field Art Commission was accepted, and Mr. Clayton Rippey was
appointed to fill the vacancy. Mayor Karlen was requested to send a
letter of thanks and appreciation to Mrs. Urner for her services on
the Bakersfield Art Commission.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by CoUncil-
man Stiern, Vouchers Nos. 224 to 367 inclusive, in amount of
$71,915.18, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed,
and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Bakersfield, California,,August 9, 1965-, Page 9
Request from Mobilhome Corporation for
abandonment of Public Utilities Easement
in Tract No. 2468 referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, request from Mobilhome Corporation for abandonment of
Public Utilities Easement between Lots 7 and 8, in Tract No. 2468,
was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendatio~a.
Reception~of letter of appreciation
from Mr. and Mrs. Lester King of Oxnard
Beach, California.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, letter from Mr. and Mrs. Lester King of Oxnard Beach, California,
expressing appreciation,to the Council for beautiful park rest area in
the City of Bakersfield, was received and ordered placed on file.
Communications from Mr. Lloyd Plank and
Mr. Bob Bosley regarding the proposed
rezoning of northeast and northwest corners
of Christmas Tree Lane. and Columbus Avenue
referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Park, communications from Mr. Lloyd Plank and Mr. Bob Bosley objecting
to the proposed rezoning of the northeast and northwest corners Of
Christmas Tree Lane and Columbus Avenue from R-1 to R-3, were referred
to the Planning Commission.
Communications from two unions objecting
to on-duty firemen painting City Fire
Station referred to the Governmental
Efficiency Committee for consideration.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, communications from Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties of
California Building and Construction Trades Council, and Painters
Local No. 314, objecting to the City-of Bakersfield utilizing on-duty
firemen to paint the City Fire Station located at Sacramento and
Bernard Streets, were referred to the Governmental Efficiency Committee
for consideration.
Bakersfield,
California, August 9,
1965 - Page 10
Copy of Attorney General's opinion
concerning the application of the
~'Brown Act" referred to the City
Attorney for evaluation and report
back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, a copy of the Attorney General's opinion concerning the
application of the Brown Act in connection with the attendance of
the Mayor at Council Committee meetings, which was obtained by
Senator Walter W. Stiern at the request of Mayor Karlen, was referred
to the City Attorney for evaluation and report back to the Council..
Adoption of Resolution No. 46-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
ordering the vacation of a Public Utilities
Easement along the South and East lines of
the Southeast Quarter of Section 15, T. 29
S., R. 28 E., M;D.M..~ in the City of
Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on intention of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield to Order the vacation of a public
service easement, also referred to as a public utilities easement,
along the south and east lines of the southeast quarter of Section 15,
T. 29 S., R. 28 E., M.D.M., situate within the City of Bakersfield,
County of Kern, State of California, Resolution of Intention No. 802,
the City Clerk reported that this hearing had been duly advertised
and posted and no protests had been received in her office. No
protests being received, upon a motion by Councilman Park, secondedl
by Councilman Whirremote, Resolution No. 46-65 ordering the vacation
of the
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Public Utilities Easement was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Hosking, Park, Stiern, Whittemore
None
Councilmen Doolin, Rucker
Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1965 - Page 11
Adoption.of Zoning Resolution No. 191
granting variance of the Land Use Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Bakersfield
affecting that certain property as here-
inafter described and zoned as an R-3
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone
to permit the operation and maintenance
of a Boarding House on that certain
property commonly known as 1816 Orange
Street.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of Velma Fuller
to the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying her application
for a variance of the land use zoning ordinance of the City of Bakersfield
affecting that certain property zoned R-3 (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling) Zone to permit the operation ~and maintenance of a Boarding
House on that certain property commonly known as 1816 Orange Street,
the City Clerk reported that this hearing had been duly published and
posted and no protests had been received in her office and read the
Findings of Fact of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Mrs. Fuller
addressed the Council stating that she intended to offer board and :room
to no more than five elderly persons at one time and that no parking
problem would exist. After careful consideration of the arguments
presented, it was moved by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, that Zoning Resolution No. 191 be adopted, granting the
variance, subject to termination and review at end of six months and
reapplication for variance by the applicant. This motion carried by
the following vote.:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent:
Hosking, Park, Stiern, Whittemore
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz,
the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
Councilmen Doolin, Rucker
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
seconded by Councilman Park,
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, C~lif;
ex-of'ficio Clerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield,
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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. August 23, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by
the Reverend Sta~LRamseyL, Associate Minister of the Full Gospel
Tabernacle, 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 August 9, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of low bid of O. B. Nuzum
to furnish Annual Requirements of Tires
and Tubes.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, low bid submitted by O. B. Nuzum to furnish Annual Require-
ments of Tires and Tubes was accepted, all other bids were rejected,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Contract.
Approval of Contract with August Speth
for Operation of Concession Stand in
Jefferson Park.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz~, seconded by Council-
man Hosking, Contract with August Speth for operation of Concession
Stand in Jefferson Park for period of August 26, 1965 through
September 13, 1965, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute same.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
804 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to
order the vacation of an alley in Block
319, in said City.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Park, Resolution of Intention No. 804 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, declaring its intention to order the
vacation of an alley in Block 319, in said City, and setting
September 13, 1965
Bakersfield, C~lifornia, August 23, 1965 - Page 2
for hearing on the matter before the Council, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 47-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing
a time and place for hearing protests by
persons owning real property within
territory designated as "Union No. 2",
proposed to be annexed to the City of
Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Resolution No. 47-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
fixing date Of September 20, 1965 in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall as the time and place for hearing protests by persons owning
real property within territory designated as "Union No. 2", proposed
to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield, California, was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Date set for hearing before the Council on
recommendation of the Planning Commission to
zone upon annexation to the City of
Bakersfield certain properties in the County
of Kern located at the northeast corner of
Union Avenue and Niles Street, designated
as "Union No. 2".
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, date of September 20, 1965 was set for hearing on recommendation
of the Planning Commission to zone upon annexation to the City of
Bakersfield as a C-2 (Commercial) or more restrictive, Zone, and an R-2
(Two-Family Dwelling) or more restrictive, Zone, those certain
properties in the County of Kern located at the northeast corner of
Union Avenue and Niles Street, designated as "Union No. 2".
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Bakersfield, California, August 23,
1965 - Page 3
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Agreement with John K.
Bennett, attorney, for services as Legal
Water Expert.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Stiern, agreement with John K. Bennett for services as Legal
Water Expert was approved, subject to the City Attorney working out
a method of making payment and submitting progress reports to the
Council. The Mayor was authorized to execute this contract.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1578 New Series
levying upon the assessed valuation of the
taxable property in the City of Bakersfield
a rate of taxation upon each One Hundred
Dollars of valuation for the fiscal year
beginning July l, 1965 and ending June 30,
1966.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Ordinance No. 1578 New Series levying upon' the assessed
valuation of the taxable property in the City of Bakersfield a rate
of taxation upon each One Hundred Dollars of Valuation for the Fiscal
Year beginning July l, 1965 and ending June 30, 1966, was adopted
by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Authorization granted Auditor-Controller
to remove certain obsolete forms from
inventory and convert them to scratch
pads.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the Auditor-Controller was authorized to remove certain old
and obsolete forms still in stock from the stationery st6res inventory
and convert them to scratch pads.
Request from Troy D. Chastain for
annexation of property on Planz Road,
west of Union Avenue and to have zoned
R-3 upon annexation, referred to the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, request from Troy D. Chastain for annexation of his
property located in about the 200 block of Planz Road, west of Union
Avenue, and to have this property zoned R-3 upon annexation, was
referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield~ C~lifornia, August 23, 1565 - Page 4
Approval of specifications for the
Positions of Auditorium Engineer I
and Street Cleaning Foreman.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, specifications for the positions of Auditorium Engineer I and
Street Cleaning Foreman, were approved. These specifications were
approved by the Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous Departments
on July 19, 1965.
Approval of Salary Step Increase
effective September 1, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Park, salary step increase for Dewey aceales, Planning Director,
from Step D to Step E, effective September 1, 1965, was approved.
Approval of Reinstatement of Gary
D. Sheetz as Motorcycle Patrolman.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, reinstatement of Gary D. Sheetz as Motorcycle Patrolman, in
Schedule 29, Step F, effective August 17, 1965, was approved.
Approval of Construction Change Order
No. 1~o Lewis ¥. Christensen for
Construction of Truck Scale Facility
at City Sanitary Landfill.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Construction Change Order No. 1 to Lewis V. Christense~ for
Construction of a Truck Scale Facility at the City Sanitary Landfill
for additional cost o£ $66.10, was approved and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same.
Acceptance of Work and Mayor authorized
to Sign Notice of Completion for Paving
and Improving of CaliforniaAvenue between
Oak Street and "A" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, the Work was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to
execute Notice of Completion for recordation for the Paving and
Improving of California Avenue between Oak Street and "A" Street.
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Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deeds
for the widening of California Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Park, Street right of way Deeds for the widening of California
Avenue were accepted from the following:
Eli Y. Eck and Mabel P. Eck
Moss Henken ~ Ruth G. Henken and
S. L. and Nancy Schreiber
Harvey S. and Arlene B. Ritchie
Gladys Pegram
Approval of Specifications and
authorization granted to advertise for
bids for Soil Stabilization of Siemon
Park Swimming Pool.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, specifications were approved and authorization was granted
to advertise for bids for Soil Stabilization of Siemon Park Swimming
Pool.
Approval of Construction Change Order
No. 1 to Dicco, Inc. for Paving and
Improving California Avenue between
"A" and "L" Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, Construction Change Order No. 1 to Dicco, Inc. for increase
in Total contract prices of $11,235.73, for the Paving and Improving
of California. Avenue between "A" and "L" Streets, was approved, and
the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 368 to 544 inclusive, excluding Nos. 1369,
377 and 388, in amount of $77,041.21, as audited by the Finance
Approval Committee, were allowed, and authorization was granted for
the payment of same.
Claim for Damages filed by John Alan
Stinson and Ray Stinson, referred to
the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, Claim for Damages filed by John Alan Stinson and Ray Stinson,
was referred to the City Attorney for handling with the City's
insurance adjuster.
Bakersfield, California, August 23, 1965 - Page 6
Request from Mr. Bill~Smith re
dumping on vacant area at
Panorama Drive and Eton Street
referred to the Director of Public
Works.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, request from Mr. Bill Smith that the City prohibit dumping
on vacant area at Panorama Drive and E~on Street was received and
ordered placed on file, and referred to the Director of Public Works
Request from Dr. Hall Ramirez for
fluoridation of the municipal water
supply referred to the various water
companies serving the City.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, request from Dr. Hall Ramirez that the City consider the
fluoridation of the municipal water supply was received and ordered
placed on file and referred to the various water companies serving
the City
Reception of petition from property
owners residing on 16th Street between
Elm Street and "A" Street requesting
the construction of.a fence in that
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, petition from property owners residing on 16th Street between
Elm Street and "A" Street requesting the construction of a fence on
the southside of the power poles and fire hydrants facing 16th Street
as exists on California Avenue, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 49-65
finding and declaring that a majority
protest has not been made against the
annexation of Ming No. 3 to the City
of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing protests from any person
owning real property within that territory contiguous to the City
located at Hughes Lane extension westward to the City limits boundary
west of Castro Lane, designated as Ming No. 3, to the intention of
the City Council to call a special'election for annexing same to
for handling.
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Bakersfield,
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23, 1965 - Page 7
the City of Bakersfield, the City Clerk reported that no written
protests had been received in her office. No protests or objections
being received, upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, Resolution No. 49-65 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield finding and declaring that a majority protest has not
been made against the annexation of Ming No. 3 to the City of
Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Whittemore
None
Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution. No. 59-65 of the
City of Bakersfield calling a Special
Election to be held on the 2nd day of
November, 1965, pertaining to the
annexation of Ming No. 3 to the City of
Bakersfield, establishing voting precinct,
polling place and officers of election
for said election, and prescribing fees
to be paid to said officers of election and
for said polling place.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
man Doolin, Resolution No. 59-63 of the City of Bakersfield calling a
Special Election to be held on the 2nd day of November, 1965,
pertaining to the annexation of Ming No~ 3 to the City of Bakersfield,
establishing voting precinct, polling place and officers of election
for said election, and prescribing fees to be paid to said officers
of election and for said polling place, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 51-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring that a majority protest has
not been made to the annexation of
.territory designated as Ssge No. 1
proposed to be annexed to the City of
Bakersfield. .
This being the time and place fixed for hearing protests by
persons owning real property within territory designated as Sage No. 1
Bakersfield, California, August 23, 1965 - Page 8
297
proposed to be annexed to the. City of Bakersfield, the City Clerk
reported that this hearing had been advertised in both the Bakersfield
Californian and the Oildale News and no written protests were received
in her office. All interested persons in the audience were given an
opportunity to be heard. Oral protests were presented by Mr. W. E.
Seago, Dr. R. K. Hinds, Mr. Doug Minner and Mr. J. D. Be11, all property
owners in the area proposed to be annexed. After careful consideration
of the protests presented, the Council determined that a majority
protest had not been made to the proposed annexation. Upon a motion
by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman Hosking, Resolution No.
51-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring that a
majority protest has not been made to the annexation of territory
designated as Sage No. 1 proposed to be annexed to the City of
Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption. of. Ordinance No. 1579 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of
uninhabited territory .to the City of
Bakersfield, California, designated as
"Sage No. ,1", and providing for the
taxation of said territory to pay the
bonded indebtedness of said City.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Ordinance No. 1579 New Series approving annexation of a
parcel of uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield, California,
designated as Sage No. i and providing for the taxation of said
territory to pay the bonded indebtedness of said City, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Doolin,
Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Bakersfield,
California,
August 23,
1965 - Page 9
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1575 New
Series amending Section 17.12.020
(Zoning Map) of the~Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield by zoning
certain property being annexed to
said City.
This being the time set for hearing on motion by the
Planning Commission, at the request of Sage International Department
Store, to annex to the City of Bakersfield and to zone upon annex-
ation to a C-O (Professional Office), or more restrictive, Zone,
C-1 (Limited Commercial) or more restrictive, Zone, "P" (Automobile
Parking) Zone, and C-2 (Commercial) or more restrictive, Zone, for
those certain properties in the County of Kern:located at 1111 Columbus
Avenue and the southeast Corner of Columbus Avenue and Ne}son Street,
the City Clerk reported that this hearing had been duly advertised
and no written protests were received in her office, and read the
Findings of the Planning Commission at its public hearing held
July 7, 1965. All interested persons in the audience were given an
opportunity to be heard. No protests or objections being received,
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Park,
Ordinance No. 1575 New Series amending Section 17.12.020 (Zoning Map)
of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by zoning certain
property being annexed to said City, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1576 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 along 23rd and
24th Streets, between "A" and "F" Streets.
This being the time set for hearing on motion by the Plannin8
Commission to amend Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
by changing the Land Use Zoning boundaries from an R-3 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-O (Professional Office), or
more restrictive, Zone, and a C-1 (Limited Commercial) zone to a
C-O (Professional Office), or more restrictive, Zone, for those
certain properties in the City of
Bakersfield, California, August 23, 1965 - Page 10
Bakersfield, located along 23rd and 24th Streets, between "A" and "F"
Streets, the City Clerk reported that this'hearing had been duly
advertised and posted and no written protests had been received in
her office, and read the findings of the Planning Commission at its
public hearing held August 4, 1965. No protests or objections being
received, upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Ordinance No. 1576 New Series amending Title Seventeen of
the Municipal Code of the City or'Bakersfield by changing the Land Use
in the City of Bakersfield along
and "F" Streets, was adopted by the
Zoning of those certain properties
23rd and 24th Streets, between "A"
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Adoption of Ordinance No.. 1577 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
along California Avenue between Oak Street
.and Chester Avenue~
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 Land Use Zoning of those certain properties in the City
of Bakersfield along California Avenue between Oak Street and Ches~er
Avenue, the City Clerk reported that this hearing had been duly
advertised and posted and no written protests were received in her
office, and read the findings of the Planning Commission at its public
hearing held August 4, 1965. No protests or objections being received,
upon a motion by Councilman. Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz,
Ordinance No. 1577 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 along California
Avenu~ between Oak Street and Chester Avenue, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Nosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, August 23, 1965 - Page 11
Adoption of Resolution No.252-65 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
ordering the vacation of portions of South
Chester Avenue, City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on intention of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, to order the vacation
of portions of South Chester Avenue between Casa Loma Drive and E1
Rancho Drive - Resolution of Intention No. 803 - and no protests or
objections having been received, upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz,
seconded by Councilman Whirremote, Resolution No. 52-65 ordering tlhe
vacation of portions of South Chester Avenue, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 192
denying variance of the Land Use Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Bakersfield
affecting.that~certain property as
hereinafter described and zoned as an
R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling)
Zone to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a Commercial
Building on that certain property
commonly known as 1316 Beale Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of James A.
Seaton to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying his
request for a variance of the Land Use Zoning Ordinance affecting
that certain property described and zoned as an R-3 (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a commercial building on that certain property commenly
known as 1316 Beale Avenue, the City Clerk reported that this hearing
had been duly advertised and posted and no written protests have
been received in her office, and read the findings of the Board of
Zoning Adjustment at its hearing held July 13, 1965.
Mr. James Seaton addressed the Council and described the
business he proposes to operate, if the variance is granted. Mr. James
Shurley, representing the adjacent property owners, expressed objections
to the granting of the variance. After due consideration was given to
all arguments presented, upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz,
seconded by Councilman Stiern, Zoning Resolution No. 192 denying
Bakersfield, California, August 23, 1965 - Page 12
the variance was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Noes: Councilman Whittemore
Absent: None
Rucker, Stiern,
Adoption of Resolution No. 48-65 finding
that certain Weeds growing on property
in the City of Bakersfield constitute a
public nuisance and directing the
Superintendent of Streets to destroy
said Weeds.
This being the time set for continued hearing on Abatement
of Weeds, the Director of Public Works reported that a check on
vacant lots was made and all but 30 property owners who had receiw~d
notice from the City to clean their lots had complied. Upon a motion
by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman Hosking, Resolution
No. 48-65 finding that certain weeds growing on property in the City of
Bakersfield constitute a public nuisance and directing the Superintendent
of Streets to destroy said Weeds, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Doolim, seconded by Councilman Park,
the Council adjourned at 11:52 P.M.
~R ~ the City of Bakersfield, C~lif.
ATTEST:
CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 7, 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. September ?, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Gordon Ashbee of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, the Mayor
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Councilmen Balfanz~ Doolin, Hosting, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 2S, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Adoption of Standard Tree Well
for International Village.
Upon a motion by CouncilwomanBalfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Standard Tree Well for International Village was adopted ae
presented.
Hosking,
Adoption of Resolution No. 54-65
declaring that the public interest
and necessity requires the acquisition
of certain properties for the widening
and improvement of California Avenue
in the City of Bakersfield and
directing the City Attorney to file
action for the acquisition of said
property by action in eminent domain.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Resdlution No. 54-65 declaring that the public interest and
necessity requires the acquisition of certain properties for the widening
and improvement of California Avenue in the City of Bakersfield and
directing the City Attorney to file action for the acquisition of said
property by action in eminent domain, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, September 7, 1965 - Page 2
Date set for hearing before the Council
on appeal by Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Johnson,
et al, to the decision of the Board of
Zoning Adjustment granting a Conditional
Use Permit to E. M. Bariffi, for the
purpose of permitting the construction,
operation and maintenance of two single-
family dwellings in an R-1 (Single-Family
Dwelling) Zone, on that certain property
in the City of Bakersfield commonly
known as 325 Dobrusky Drive.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, date of September 20, 1965 was set for hearing before the
Council on appeal by Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Dunham and Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Weaver to the decision of the Board of
Zoning Adjustment granting a Conditional Use Permit to E. M. Bariffi, for
the purpose of permitting the construction, operation and maintenance
of two single-family dwellings in an R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) Zone
on that certain property in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as
325 Dobrusky Drive.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on request by Hugh Curran for a change
of zone for those certain properties in
the City of Bakersfield located at the
Northeast and Northwest corners of
Christmas Tree Lane and Columbus Avenue.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman Hosking, date
of October 4, 1965 was set for hearing before the Council on request by
Hugh Curran for a change of zone from an R-1 (Single-Family Dwellings)
Zone to an R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural
Design) Zone, for those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield
located at the northeast and northwest corners of Christmas Tree Lane
and Columbus Avenue.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on motion by the Planning Commission to
change the zone for those certain
properties in the City of Bakersfield
being described as Lots 4 through 10, of
Block 3, of West Park Subdivision, along
California Avenue, between "A" and "C" Streets.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Rucker, date
of September 27, 1965 was set for hearing before the Council on initiated
Bakersfield, California, September 7, 1965 - Page 3
action by the Planning Commission to change the 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, being more particularly described as Lots 4 through 10
of Block 3 of West Park Subdivision, along California Avenue between
"A" and "C" Streets. Councilman Stiern requested that every property
owner in the area be notified of the proposed zone change.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on motion of the Planning Commission to
amend Chapter 17.56, Section 17.56.020
(Automobile Parking Requirements in Two
Family and Multiple Family Dwellings) of
the Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, date of September 27, 1965 was set for hearing before
the Council on motion of the Planning Commission to amend Chapter 17.56,
Section 17.56.020 Automobile Parking Requirements in Two Family and
Multiple Family Dwellings) of the Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New
Series of the City of Bakersfield.
Auditor-Controller authorized to refund
application fee to Emil C. Reed.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
the Auditor-Controller was authorized to issue check in amount
Reed with
a church,
Hosking,
of $26.00 covering refund of amount submitted by Mr. Emil C.
application for a Conditional Use Permit for construction of
which was withdrawn.
Approval of specifications for the
positions of Maintenance Supervisor and
Electrical Superintendent.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Park, specifications for the positions of Maintenance Supervisor and
Electrical Superintendent were approved.
Bakersfield, California, September 7, 1965 - Page 4
Request of GKM Electric for extension
of time for completion of Street Lighting
on Truxtun Avenue from "Q" Street to "V"
Street, granted.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, request of GKM Electric for a time extension to September 211,
1965, to complete the construction of Street Lighting on Truxtun Avenue
from "Q" Street to "V" Street, was granted.
Approval of Service Riser Agreement with
Pacific Gas & Electric Company for Street
Lights on Truxtun Avenue between "R"
Street and "V" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Service Riser Agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric Company for
street lights on Truxtun Avenue between "R" Street and "V" Street
was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Encroachment Permit granted Nighbert
Properties for construction of chain link
fence.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Park, Encroachment Permit was granted Nighbert Properties for construction
of a six foot chain link fence adjacent to sidewalk on Chester Place
between building facing Chester Avenue and alley at 1234 Chester Aw~nue.
Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1
to Contract No. 60-65 for construction of
Storm Drains in Chester Lane, Bernard Street
and Sidney Drive.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Contract Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 60-65 with William
H. Schallock, Inc., for the construction of storm drains in Chester Lane,
Bernard Street and Sidney Drive, for an increase in contract of
$600.00, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Acceptance of Work and Mayor authorized
to execute Notice of Completion for
paving various Streets in the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, the Work was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
Notice of Completion for resurfacing portions of Panorama Drive,
Street, Real Road and several courts off Real Road, which was completed
August 12, 1965 under Contract No. 66-65.
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Bakersfield, California, September 7,
1965 - Page 5
Acceptance of Work and Mayor authorized
to execute Notice of Completion of
Contract No. 46-65 for the construction
of a restroom storage building at California
Avenue Park and a truck scale facility at
the Sanitary Landfill.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the work was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to execute
Notice of Completion of Contract No. 46-65 for the construction of a
restroom storage building at California Avenue Park and a truck scale
facility at the City Sanitary Landfill, which were completed in July
and August, 1965.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on proposed Ordinance amending Section
3304 (d) of the Uniform Building Code,
1958 Edition, to permit dead end corridors
not exceeding 20 feet in length.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz, date of September 27, 1965 was set for hearing before the
Council on proposed ordinance amending Section 3304 (d) of the Uniform
Building Code, 1958 Edition, to permit dead end corridors not exceeding
20 feet in length.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Vouchers Nos. 545 to 662 inclusive, in amount of $59,687.90,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Approval of Itemized Claim Voucher
for Travel Expenses as submitted by
the Auditor-Controller.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the Council went on record as approving the proposed Itemized
Claim Voucher for Travel Expenses as submitted by the Auditor-Controller.
Reception of request from Kern County
Centennial Observance Committee for
donation to help defray cost of
publication of the Centennial Almanac.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, request from Kern County Centennial Observance Committee,
Bakersfield, California, September 7, 1965 - Page 6
League of
September
file.
submitted by L. J. Southern, Coordinator, for donation from the City
Council to help defray costs in connection with the publication of the
Kern County Centennial Almanac, was received and ordered placed on file.
Request from Kern County Centennial
Observance Committee for donation to be
placed on next week's agenda for
consideration by the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, request from Kern County Centennial Observance Committee for
donation, was ordered placed on the agenda of meeting of September 13,
1965, for consideration by the Council.
Reception of Notice of next meeting of
the South San Joaquin Division-League of
California Cities to be held in Fresno,
Friday, September 17, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Notice that the next meeting of the South San Joaquin Division-
California Cities will be held in Fresno on Friday,
17, 1965, at 7:30 P.M., was received and ordered placed on
Reception of Notice of Public Hearing
before the Kern County Water Agency
on proposed Zones of Benefit in San
Joaquin Valley portion of Kern County.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Notice of Public Hearing before the Kern County Water Agency
on proposed Zones of Benefit in San Joaquin Valley portion of Kern
County to be held October 5, 1965 at 4:30 P.M., was received and
ordered placed on file. The City Clerk was instructed to notify the
members of the Council again prior to the hearing.
Reception of communication from Mr. and
Mrs. E. J. Leckey advising of damage to
concession stand at California Avenue
Park and requesting that one-half of the
rent for the month of August be suspended.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, communication from Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Leckey, operators of the
Concession Stand at California Park, advising of damage to the stand
by vandalism and fire and requesting that the sum of $50.00, which
represenfs one-half of the rent for the month of August, be suspended,
was received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, September 7, 1965 - Page 7
Request from Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Leckey
referred to the City Manager for study
and recommendation to the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, request from Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Leckey for suspension of
one-half month's rent for concession stand at California Avenue Park,
was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation back to
the Council at next week's meeting.
Application for Leave to present Late
Claim in the matter of Nora Edith Martin,
referred to the City Attorney for handling.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, application for Leave to Present Late Claim in the
matter of Nora Edith Martin was referred to the City Attorney for
handling with the City's insurance carrier.
Reception of communication from Omac
Artist Corp. offering services for a
live Country Music Show.
Upon a motion by Councilman Hosking, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from Mr. Jack McFadden, president of Omac
Artist Corp., offering services of entertainers for a live country
Music Show to be given at the Christmas season with all donations
to go to needy families in the greater Bakersfield area, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Invitation for
Oroville Dam Air Tour.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Park, invitation to participate in a one-day air trip to
the Oroville Dam-Site, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of invitation to participate
in invitational California Civic
Seminar at Palm Desert, September 12 and
13, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, invitation to participate in the invitational California
Civic Seminar to be held at the Erawan Garden Hotel, Palm Desert,
September 12 and 13, 1965, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, September 7, 1965 - Page 8
Reception of communication from The
Bakersfield Californian re Centennial
Editions.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Park, communication from The Bakersfield Californian regarding
advertising in Souvenir mail-away issues of Centennial publications,
was received and ordered placed on file.
City Clerk instructed to proceed with
purchase of Recording Equipment.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the City Clerk was instructed to proceed with the purchase
of new equipment for recording Council meetings.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman Whittemore,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 11:15 P. N.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, ~ia
ATTE ST:
CITY~ ~n~x-O~icio ~l~~er~ of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
310
Bakersfield, California, September 13, 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. September 13, 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, Doolin, Hosking, Park,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 7, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Mayor Karlen and Mr. Wilbur Rickett,
Chairman of the Sewer Bond Committee,
urge endorsement of Sewer Bond issue.
Mayor Karlen read a letter, which was sent out from his
office to all civic organizations of the community, urging their
support of the Sewer Bond issue which will be voted upon by the
citizens of Bakersfield on September 28, 1965. Mr. Wilbur Rickett.,
chairman of the Sewer Bond Committee which has studied the political,
engineering and financial aspects of the project, pointed out that a
2/3 affirmative vote is needed for the passage of this issue and urged
all persons to support and vote for the measure.
Rebate granted Mr. and Mrs. Leckey,
operators of the Concession Stand at
California Avenue Park.
City Manager Noland read a report conveying the facts in
connection with the inoperative Concession Stand at California Avenue
Park due to having been burglarized, vandalized and set on fire.
Based on the circumstances, he recommended that a rebate of $50.00
for approximately half of the monthly rental charge be made to Mr.
and Mrs. Leckey, operators of the concession stand. Upon a motion by
Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Park, the rebate was graztted..
Bakersfield, California, September 13, 1965 - Page 2
Action deferred for one meek on application
of Nora Edith Martin for leave to present
late claim.
After discussiom, upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded
by Councilman Doolin, action was deferred for one week on application
of Nora Edith Martin for leave to present Late Claim for alleged
injuries,~and the City Attorney was instructed .to contact Mrs. Martin's
attorney and request that he file verified claim for damages with the
application.
Auditor-Controller authorized to issue
refund for unused portion of business
license for Colorama Paint Store located
at 325 E. 19th Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, the Auditor-Controller was authorized to issue check
in amount of $18.00 covering refund for unused portion of Business
License issued to Colorama Paint Store located at 325 E.
Hosking,
September 1, 1965:
Robert A.
Robert O.
19th Street.
Approval of Salary Step increases
effective from September l, 1965.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
the following salary step increases were approved, effective
Patterson Motor Patrolman C to D
Price Sergeant D to E
Acceptance of Work and Mayor authorized
to execute Notice of Completion for the
construction of Storm Drains in Chester
Lane, Bernard Street and Sidney Drive.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfan~, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the Work was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to execute
the Notice of Comple~ion for the construction of Storm Drains in
Chester Lane, Bernard Street and Sidney Drive.
Approval of Plans, Specifications,
Estimate and District Map for Public
Improvement Distruct No. 800.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Plans, Specifications, Estimate and District Map for Public
Improvement District No. 800 were approved. This provides for the
Bakersfield,
California,
September lB,
1965 - Page 3
construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks in the area bounded by
Lakeview Avenue and Owens Street and 10th Street and Potomac Avenue.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin,. seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 663 to 727 inclusive, with the exception
of Voucher No. 720, in amount of $11,011.37, as audited by the Finance
were allowed, and authorization was granted for
Approval Committee,
payment of same.
Reception of communication from Mr. Raymond
H. Morton requesting permission to hold
"U.N.I.C.E.F. Trick-or-Treat" Night.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, communication from Mr. Raymond H. Morton requesting
permission to conduct a "U.N.I.C.E.F. Trick-or-Treat" Night was
received and ordered placed on file. The City Attorney stated that;
he would advise Mr. Morton that a request of this nature should be
handled by the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations and would
send him a copy of the ordinance covering same.
Reception of communication from Trans-¥ideo
Corporation reporting on progress made in
constructing CATV System in the City.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from Trans-Video Corporation reporting on
progress made in constructing CATV System in the City was received
and ordered placed on file. The City Manager was requested to contact
this company and ask them to inform the public what services will
be provided when the system has been completed.
Adoption of Resolution No. 55-65 ordering
the vacation of an alley in Block 319, in
the City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on intention of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield to vacate an alley in Block 319,
in said City, said alley being located between "D" and "E" Streets
and 16th
Bakersfield, California, September, iS, 1965 - Page 4
Street and Truxtun Avenue, the City Clerk reported that the hearing
had been duly advertised and the area posted and no protests had been
received in her office. No protests being received, upon a motion by
Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman Park, Resolution No. 55-~;5
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering the vacation of an
alley, in Block 319, in said City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adjour~ent.
There being no further business to come before the Co~cil,
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, meconded by Councilman Park,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:20 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfiel~
ATTEST:
CIT~ CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
314
Bakersfield, California, September~20, 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.,September 20, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance andsInvocation by
Dr. Joyce Farr of the First Methodist Church, a moment of silence
was observed in memory of Private First Class Paul E. Rytter, a
local boywho lost his life in Viet Nam on Saturday. Mayor Karlen
then called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Karlen. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Park,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: Councilman Hosking
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 13, 1965
were approved as presented.
Acceptance of Bid of Joe B. Stephenson
for Soil Stabilization of Siemon Park
Swimming Pool.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilmsn Park, unit prices bid by Joe B. Stephenson for the Soil
Stabilization of Siemon Park Swimming Pool were accepted, all other
bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
contract.
Adoption of recommendation of the
Council Auditorium Committee that
the Civic Auditorium be donated free
to the Cultural Committee of
Bakersfield.
Councilwoman Balfanz, chairman of the Council Auditorium
Committee, read a report in which a recommendation was made by the
Committee that the Civic Auditorium be donated free to the Cultural
Committee of Bakersfield for eight continuous days during the month
of May, 1966, including office space during the event. Upon a
motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Park, the report
was received and ordered placed on file, and the recommendation was
adopted.
Bakersfield, California, September 20, 1965 - Page 2
Reception of Report of the Council
Auditorium Committee recommending the
.establishment of Bob Elias Hall of
Fame in the Civic Auditorium.
Councilwoman Balfanz, chairman of the Council Auditorium
Committee, read a report of the Committee recommending that the
Bob Elias Hall of Fame Committee be permitted to establish a Hall
of Fame on a temporary basis in the existing display cases on the
east side of the lobby of the Civic Auditorium. Upon a motion by
Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Stiern, the report
was received and ordered placed on file and no action was taken at
this time until additional information has been furnished to the
Council.
Council denies application by Nora
Edith Martin for Leave to Present
Late Claim.
In accordance with recommendation of the Assistant City
Attorney, upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the Council denied application Of Nora Edith Martin for
Leave to Present Late Claim.
Donation made to Kern County Centennial
Observance Committee for publication of
the Kern County Centennial Almanac.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, .seconded by Councilman.
Park, the Auditor-Controller was authorized to make the necessary
transfer of funds for donation of $500.00 to the Kern County
Centennial Observance Committee to help defray the cost of
publishing the Kern County Centennial Almanac, with the stipulation
that should a profit be realized from the sale of ~he publication,
the donation will be returned to the City of Bakersfield.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 805 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield declaring its intention
to order the vacation of a Public
Utilities Easement between Lots 7 and 8,
Tract No. 2468 - Mobilhome Corporation,
in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seQonded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution of Intention No. 805 of the Council of the City
Bakersfield,
California,
September 20, 1965 - Page 3
of Bakersfield declaring its intention to order the vacation of a
Public Utilities Easement between Lots 7 and 8, Tract No. 2468 -
Mobilhome Corporation, in the City of Bakersfield and setting
October 18, 1965 for hearing on the matter before the Council,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hosking
Acceptance of Street Right of Way
Deed from Fairway Land and Development
Company, Ltd. for portion of Wilson
Road.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, Street Right of Way Deed from Fairway Land and Development
Company, Ltd. for a portion of Wilson Road adjacent to Agate Street,
was accepted.
Acceptance of Three Street Right of
Way Deeds for Widening of California
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Park, Street Right of Way Deeds for the widening of California Avenue
were accepted from the following:
Virginia R. Dobesh and Frank K. Dobesh
Dora M. Nunnelly
Hazel Buell Wright and Walter Clifford Wright
Authorization granted to sell and
demolish Vacant Metal Buildings
on City owned property.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Park, authorization was granted to sell and/or demolish
Vacant Metal Buildings on City owned property located at the
northeast corner of 21st and "M" Streets.
Encroachment Permit granted Sanitary
Golden Crust Bakers to construct curbing
adjacent to sidewalk at 1517 "N" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, Encroachment Permit was granted Sanitary Golden
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317
Crust Bakers, 1517 "N" Street, to construct a seven-inch curbing
around flower beds adjacent to sidewalk.
Approval of Contract with Mr. Paul
Landry for Special Professional
Services as Theatre Consultant.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Contract with Mr. Paul Landry for Special Professional
Services as Theatre Consultant, including endorsement added at
the end of Paragraph Three as proposed by Assistant City Attorney
Clayton, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Contract with Dr. James F.
Gibbons for Special Professional Services
as Electronics Consultant.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Contract with Dr. James F. Gibbons for Special Professional.
Services as Electronics Consultant, including endorsement added at
the end of Paragraph Three as proposed by Assistant City Attorney
Clayton, 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. 728 to 851 inclusive, in amount of $112,045.04,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of letters endorsing and
: recommending .YES" vote on the Bond
issue for the Southwest Sewerage
. . Disposal Project.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Park, letters submitted by the Kern County Health Department,
Bakersfield Realty Board and the Downtown Business Association, all
endorsing and recommending a "YES" Vote on proposition A, for the
construction of a Sewerage Disposal project in Southwest Bakersfield,
to be voted upon on September 28, 1965, were received and ordered
placed on file.
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Reception of letter from Downtown,
Business Association recommending
and endorsing Proposition B for
the construction of a Fire Station in
Southwest Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, letter submitted by Downtown Business Association recommending
and endorsing Proposition B for the construction of a FirelStation
in Southwest Bakersfield, to be voted upon on September 28, 1965,
was received and placed on file.
Petition from Hearthbuilders Class
of the First Baptist Church requesting
the Council to take action to clean
up or demolish the Paris Theatre
referred to the City Manager for
investigation and report.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Doolin, petition, containing the signatures of 88 persons,
as submitted by the Hearthbuilders Class of the First Baptist Church,
requesting the City Council to take action to clean up or demolish
the Paris Theatre, was received and ordered placed on file~ and
referred to the City Manager for investigation and report,
Adoption of Resolution No. 56-65 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring that a majority protest has
not been made to the annexation of
territory designated as Union No. 2
proposed to be annexed to the City of
Bakersfield.
This being the time and place fixed for hearing protests
by persons owning real property within territory designated as
Union No. 2, proposed to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield,
located at the northeast corner o£ Union Avenue and Niles Street,
and no protests having been received, upon a motion by Councilwoman
Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Stiern, Resolution No. 56-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring that a majority protest
has not been made to the annexation of territory designated as Union
Bakersfield, California, September 20, 1965 - Page 6
No. 2 proposed to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes; Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hosking
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1580 New
Series approving annexation of a parcel
of uninhabited territory to the City of
Bakersfield, California, designated as
Union No. 2, and providing for the
taxation of said territory to pay the
bonded indebtedness of said City.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin,'Ordinance No. 1580 New Series approving annexation of a parcel
of uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield, California,
designated as Union No. 2, and providing for the taxation of said
territory to pay the bonded indebtedness of said City, was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hosking
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1581 New
Series amending Section 17.12.020 of
Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Map) of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on motion of the Planning
Commission at the request of Elizabeth F. Iden, to annex to the City
of Bakersfield and zone upon annexation to a C-2 (Commercial) or more
r~strictive zone, that certain property in the County of Kern,
being a portion of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, Township 29 Soul;h,
Range 28 East, M.D.M., designated'as Union No. 2, the City Clerk
reported that this hearing had been duly advertised and posted and
no written protests had been received in her office and read the
findings of the Planning Commission at its public hearing held on
the application. No protests being received, upon a motion by
Bakersfield, California,
September 20,
1965 - Page 7
Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by CoUncilman Park, Ordinance No.
1581 New Series amending Section 17.12.020 of Chapter 17.12
(Zoning Map)'of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Park, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hosking
Hearing continued on appeal of Mr.
and Mrs. L. G. Johnson, et al, to
decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment granting a Conditional
Use Permit to E. M. Bariffi, for the
purpose of permitting the construction,
operation and maintenance of two single,
family dwellings in an R-1 Zone, on that
certain property in the City of
Bakersfield commonly known as 325
'Dobrusky Drive.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of Mr. and
Mrs. L. G. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dunham and Mr. and Mrs.
Lowell Weaver to decision of the.Board of Zoning Adjustment granting
a Conditional Use Permit to E. M. Bariffi, for the purpose of
permitting the construction, operation and maintenance of two single-
Family dwellings in an R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling) Zone, on that
certain property in the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 325
Dobrusky Drive, the City Clerk reported that the hearing had been
duly advertised and posted and read the findings of the Board of
Zoning Adjustment at its public hearing held August 10, 1965. All
interested persons present were given an opportunity to be heard.
It was brought out by Mrs. Dunham that it was her understanding
the property had been sold by Mr. Bariffi. Upon a motion by
Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Rucker, the hearing was
continued for one week to obtain additional information regarding
ownership of the property.
Bakersfield, California, September 20, 1965 - Page 8
Council,
Doolin,
Mayor Karlen authorized to direct a
letter to the Federal Communications
Commission endorsing application of KERO-TV
Channel 23 for renewal of its franchise.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Mayor Karlen was authorized to direct a letter to the
Federal Communications Commission endorsing and recommending that
application of KERO-TV Channel 23 for renewal of its franchise be
granted. If the other TV Channels in the City are seeking renewal
of their contracts, Mayor Karlen was authorized to send similar
letters in their behalf.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
Y t City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
and Ex-Officio"Clerk of the
CITY
Council of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
Bakersfield,
California, September 27, 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. September 27, 1965.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Norman G. Calloway of the Wesley Methodist Church, 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 September 20, 1965 were
approved as presented.
Public Meeting of Governmental Efficiency
Committee to be held Wednesday, September
29, 1965 in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall.
Councilman Robert N. Whittemore, chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency Committee, announced that the Committee would hold a public
meeting Wednesday, September 29, 1965, at eight o'clock P.M., in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall.
Reception of County and City Clerk's
Certificate of Sufficiency of Petition
filed requesting a Special Election be
called to submit the question of annexing
that territory designated as Brite No. 6,
to the electors residing within the territory.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, County and City Clerk's Certificate of Sufficiency of a Petition
filed in the office of the City Clerk requesting a Special Election be
called to submit the question of annexation of that certain territory
designated as Brite No. 6 to the City of Bakersfield, to the electors
residing within the territory, were received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, September 27, 1965 - Page 2
Adoption of Resolution No. 57-65 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring
its intention to call a Special Election in
certain inhabited territory contiguous
to said City proposed to be annexed thereto,
for the purpose of submitting to the qualified
electors residing in said territory the
question whether said territory shall be
annexed to the City of Bakersfield, and fixing
a time and place when and where any person
owning real property within such territory
may appear before said Council and show cause
why such territory should not be so annexed.
Upon a motion by Councilman Park, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, Resolution No. 57-65 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring its intention to call a Special Election in certain inhabited
territory contiguous to said City designated as Brite No. 6, proposed
to be annexed thereto, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified
electors residing in said territory the question whether said
territory shall be annexed to the City of Bakersfield, and fixing
eight o'clock P.M. October 18, 1965, in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall as the time and place when and where any person owning
real property within such territory may appear before said Council
and show cause why such territory should not be so annexed, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Application.for Encroachment Permit ~
granted Union Oil Company of California
at 801Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, an Encroachment Permitwas granted Union Oil Company of
California for construction of a concrete planter and curbs adjacent
to the street at 801 Truxtun Avenue.
Approval of Agreement for relocation
of the Southgate Drainfield located
adjacent. to the Sears Development.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Agreement between Farber-Gladstone Development Company,
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County of Kern, City of Bakersfield and the State of California
Division of Highways for the relocation of the Southgate Drainfield
located adjacent to the Sears Deve~ment 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. 852 to 917 inclusive, in amount of $41,351.01,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Request of American Pacific Petroleum
Corporation for permission to enter upon
the City of Bakersfield Municipal Farm
to conduct drilling operations received
and action deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Hosking, request from American Pacific Petroleum Corporation for
permission to enter upon the City of Bakersfield Municipal Farm to
conduct operations for the drilling of a well located in the northeast
quarter of Section 22, was received and action deferred for pne week,.
Reception of communication of State
Department of Public Health, commending
the Council and supporting the Sewer
Bond issue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from Deputy Director Erickson of the State of
California Department of Public Health, commending the City Council
for its efforts to resolve the sewage disposal problem facing the City
and supporting the Sewer Bond issue, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Writer of alleged complaint re certain
Police action requested to rewrite
letter, sign it properly, and submit
same to the City Manager for report
to the Council in two weeks.
At this time Mayor Karlen referred to a letter which was
filed last week and signed by three minors, making a complaint
regarding a alleged incident involving the Police Department on the
night of August 30th. Chief of Police Grayson stated that the Police
Department was not trying to cover up anything and suggested the
matter be turned over to the Grand Jury for appropriate action.
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After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Park, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, that the letter be referred
to the City Manager for study and evalUation of the facts, with
a report and recommendation to be made to the Council within two
weeks. It was brought out that one of the minors involved has
requested the removal of his name from the letter, which posed
the question as to whether or not this would invalidate the entire
communication. Councilman Park, with the consent of the second,
withdrew his motion, and it was then moved by Councilman Stiern,
seconded by Councilman Park, that the writer of the alleged
complaint rewrite the letter, sign it properly and submit it to the
City Manager, in compliance with the City Ordinance covering the
filing of complaints against the Police Department. The City Manager
was requested to report back to the Council within two weeks with
his recommendation on the matter. Councilmen Hosking and Whirremote
voted in th~ negative on this motion.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1582 New
Series amending Section 3304 (d)
of the Uniform Building Code, 1958
Edition~ to permit dead'end corridors
not exceeding 20 feet in length.
This being the time set for public hearing on porposed
Ordinance amending Section 3304 (d) of the Uniform Building Code,
1958 Edition, to permit dead end corridors not exceeding 20 feet in
length, and no prote~ts or objegtions being received, upon a motion
by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Hosking, Ordinance No.
1582 New Series amending Section 3304 (d) of the Uniform Building Code,
1958 Edition, to permit dead end corridors not exceeding 20 feet in
length, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whirremote
None
None
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Bakersfield, California, SepSember 27, 1965 - Page 5
First reading of ordinance amending
Chapter 17.56, Section 17.56.020
(Automobile Parking Requirements in
Two-Family and Multiple-Family Dwellings)
of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
This being the time set for hearing on initiated action
by the Planning Commission to amend Chapter 17.56, Section 17.56.02:0
(Automobile Parking Requirements in Two-Family and Multiple-Family
Dwellings) of the Bakersfield Municipal Code, the City Clerk reported
that this hearing had been duly advertised and no written protests
had been received in her office. Resolution of the Planning Commission
recommending that the parking standards be raised to two parking
spaces per dwelling unit in R-2 (Two Family Dwelling) Zones, R-S
(Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zones, and R-4 (Multiple Family
Dvslling) Zones, was read. All interested persons in the audience
were given an opportunity to be heard and opposition was expressed
to raising the parking standards to two parking spaces per dwelling
unit. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman whirremote,
seconded by Councilman Hosking, and
of the Municipal Code be amended as
6 Units or less
7 Units or over
3 or more bedroom
~nits in an
apartment
carried, that Chapter 17.56
follows:
1=1/3 Parking Spaces
1-1/2 Parking Spaces
2 spaces per apartment
This was considered first reading of the Ordinance.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1583 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 along
California Avenue, between "A" and "C"
Streets.
This being the time set for public hearing on motion by
the Planning Commission to amend Title Seventeen of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code by changing the Land Use Zoning of those certain
properties in the City of Bakersfield along California Avenue,
between "A" and "C" Streets, the City Clerk reported that this
hearing had been duly advertised and posted, and read a communication
from Dr. J. S. Wallace, Principal of the Bakersfield High School,
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that in his opinion, this change in zoning is not in the beet
intereet of the etudents attending Bakersfield High School, and
requesting that this change in zoning not be granted. No other
opposition to the proposed zoning being received, upon a motion by
Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Hosking, Ordinance No.
1583 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 along California Avenue between
"A" and "C" Streets, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Hosking, Park, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 193
granting Conditional Use Permit to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance
of two single family dwellings on ~at
certain property commonly known as 325
Dobrusky Drive.
This being the time set for continued hearing on appeal of
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dunham and Mr. and Mrs.
Lowell Weaver to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment granting a
Conditional Use Permit to E. M. Bariffi, for the purpose of permitting
the construction, operation and maintenance of two single-family dwellings
on an R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling) Zone, on that certain property in the
City of Bakersfield commonly known as 325 Dobrusky Drive, all interested
persons present were given an opportunity to be heard. After a lengthy
discussion, it was moved by Councilman Doolin, that Zoning Resolution
denying the Conditional Use Permit be adopted. This motion failed fox'
lack of a second. It was then moved by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
Councilman Park, that Zoning Resolution No. 193 granting Conditions1 Use
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Permit to permit the construction, operation and maintenance of
two single family dwellings on that certain property commonly
known as 325 Dobrusky Drive, be adopted.
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Park, Rucker,
Noes: Councilman Doolin
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Hosking
This motion carried by
Stiern, Whittemore
(Not present at previous'meeting
when the appeal was discussed)
Adj ournme nt.
There being no further business to come before this
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the meeting adjourned at 10:31 P.M.
,
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
the City of Bakersfield, California
Council of