HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN - MAR 1964Bakersfield, California, January 6, 1964
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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. January 6, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Clifford M. Dichau of Belleview Baptist Church, Mayor Winer
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern and Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 30, 1963 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of A-C Electric Company
to furnish and install Street Lighting along
Truxtun Avenue between "N" and "P" Streets.
In accordance with recommendation of the Director of Public
Works, upon a motion by Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, bid of A-C Electric Company to furnish and install street
lighting along Truxtun Avenue between "N" and "P" Streets for a lump
sum of $3,240.00, was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and
the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Appointment of Mr. Robert C. Starr as
Member of the Fire Department Civil
Service Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Mr. Robert C. Starr of 1905 Ming Road, was appointed as a member
of the Fire Department Civil Service Commission for a six year term
expiring December 31, 1970. Mayor Winer was requested to send a letter
of commendation to Mr. Donald J. Winlack, whose term expired December 31,
1963, expressing the appreciation and gratitude of the Council for his
excellent service on this Commission.
Appointment of Dr. Stephen Montgomery
as a Member of the Citizens Auditorium
Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Dr. Stephen Montgomery was reappointed as a member of the Citizens
Auditorium Committee, term to expire January 3, 1972.
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Appointment of Member of the Planning
Commission deferred for one week.
Mayor Winer announced that appointment of a member of the
Planning Commission to fill vacancy created by the resignation of
A. Camerson Paulden would be deferred for one week.
Acceptance of Director's Easement Deed
from the Division of Highways.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Director's Easement Deed from the Division of Highways for
the relocation of a sanitary sewer north of Brundage Lane and west of
Oak Street was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of application for Encroachment
Permit by Dr. William E. Gullett.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, application for an Encroachment Permit by Dr. William E.
Gullett, for construction of a collision fence at 2535 Beech Street,
was approved.
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Easement
from the California Water Service Company.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz, Street Right of Way Easement from the California Water
Service Company, located at the intersection of Elm Street and 24th
Street, was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Contract and Specifications and
Map of Tract No. 2843.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz, it is ordered that the Map of Tract No. 2843 be and the same
is hereby approved. That all streets, drives and lanes shown upon said
map and thereon offered for dedication be,
accepted for the purpose, or the purposes,
offered for dedication.
Pursuant to
and Professions Code,
and the same are hereby
for which the same are
the provisions of Section 11587 of the Business
the City Council hereby waives the requirement of
signature of the following:
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Kern County Land Company
Texaco, Inc.
Leta Shirley, Wallen,
Norman K. Larson and
Margaret B. Larson
Owner of certain easements
and rights of way
Lessee of certa~ mineral
rights below 500', with no
rights of surface entry
Owners of mineral rights below
500', with no rights of surface
entry
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endrose upon the face
of said Map a copy of this order authenticated by the Seal of the City
Council of the City of Bakersfield, and the Mayor is authorized to
execute Contract and Specifications covering improvements in said Tract.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1606 to 1663 inclusive, in amount of $132,717.65,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of communication from Speer,
Chavez and Ruggenberg, certified public
accountants, to the Governmental Efficiency
Committee, relative to entry made to
reduce the General Fund Surplus account.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz, communication addressed to the Governmental Efficiency Co~aittee
from Speer, Chavez and Ruggenberg, certified public accountants,
explaining the several entries involved in a transaction made to reduce
the General Fund Surplus Account by $510.00, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Ten days extension of time granted GKM
Electric, Inc. for installation of
Signal Lights - Ming Avenue and
Casa Loma and Wilson Read.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz, ten days extension of time was granted GKM Electric, Inc.
for the installation of Signal Lights at Ming Avenue and Casa Loma
and Ming Road.
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Reception of communication from Mr. Ed York
re Management of the Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, communication from Mr. Ed York requesting the appointment of a
special committee to investigate allegations made relative to the
management of the Civil Auditorium, was received and ordered placed on
file. Councilman Mossman voted in the negative on this motion.
Communication from Bakersfield Parking Service
re operation of Municipal Parking Lot at 18th and
K Streets received and referred to the Council
Parking Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, communication from Bakersfield Parking Service re operation of
the Municipal Parking Lot at 18th and K Streets, under the "Park and
Shop" validation plan, was received and ordered referred to the Council
Parking Committee for study and recommendation.
Reception of communication from Division
of Highways re Sixteenth Annual California
Conference on Street and Highway Problems
to be held in Berkeley on January 30, 31 and
February 1, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, communication from the Division of Highways advising of the
Sixteenth Annual California Conference on Street and Highway Problems
to be presented by the Institute of Transportation and Traffic
Engineering at the University of California at Berkley on January
30, 31 and February l, 1964, was received and placed on file.
Councilman Mossman requested that the Council
few days in advance of this conference.
Report of Con~munity Needs
be notified again a
Survey.
Mr. Jack Curtis, president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce,
addressed the Council at this time and presented them with a report
obtained by the members of the Junior Chamber after a survey conducted
to determine the City's most pressing problems as expressed by its
citizens.
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Council floor denied Mr. Milton Miller
for the purpose of speaking on any matters
pertaining to the law suit pending on the
rehabilitation of the Padre Hotel to conform
with the provisions of the Umiform Building
Code.
Mayor Winer announced that anyone in the audience desiring
to address the Council was welcome to do so at this time. Mr. Milton
Miller approached the microphone and Mayor Winer requested, in the
interest of justice and fair play, that before making any
statement, Mr. Miller inform the chair of the nature of same, and
the Mayor would then rule whether he would permit it or not.
City Manager Noland addressed the Mayor and requested
permission to make a statement, prior to the Council's hearing Mr. Miller.
Mr. Noland stated that Mr. Miller's latest attacks were designed
to occupy the City Attorney in problems other than the pending law
suit. He went on to say that the Council once went on record as
denying Mr. Miller the opportunity of trying his law suit over the air,
and he therefore, in the public interest, recommended that Mr. Miller
be denied any further opportunity to harass the Council or the City
Attorney, at least until the conclusion of the law suit, or law
suits, involving Mr. Miller and the City.
The City Manager then asked for a vote of the Council on
the matter.
Councilman Mossman made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Stiern, that the floor not be extended to Mr. Miller at
this time.
After discussion, substitute motion was made by Councilman
Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Rucker, that the Council not listen
to Mr. Miller on any subject relating to the law suit, or to any
remarks in connection with the personnel that will be involved in
the law suit.
Councilman Mossman, clarifying his motion, stated that
his motion was that Mr. Miller not be given the floor this evening,
that he did not feel it would stop the Council from giving him the
some other time, that he believed the Council had requested Mr. Miller
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to submit in writing, in advance of the meetings, the things he
proposed to say, and if that procedure is followed, he could be
given the floor.
Councilman Marchbanks restated his motion, that the
Council not hear Mr. Miller pertaining to the law suit, any personnel
that will be involved in the lawsuit, or any matters pertaining
to the law suit, or anyone that is going to testify in the law suit,
or anyone that is going to testify in the law suit, or anyone that
has been engaged in the act, now or until the time the trial is over.
The Mayor remarked that he thought the intent was very
clear, and asked if the Council was ready for the question. The
vote on the sbustitute motion was unanimous.
Adjuurnment.
There being no further business to come before this
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
MAYOR bf the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTE ST:
Clerk of the
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Council
Bakersfield, California, January 7, 1964
of
City Hall at
Present:
Minutes of a special meeting of the Council of the City
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the
7:30 P.M. January 7, 1964.
Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern and Whittemore
Absent: None
Mayor Winer called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
and stated that the purpose of the special meeting was to consider
the revisions and amendments to the Charter of the City of Bakersfield
as proposed by the Charter Revision Committee appointed by the Council
for this purpose.
Two members of the Charter Revision Committee, Mr. Bill G.
Caughron, chairman of the Committee, and Mr. Walter Condley, were
present to explain and clarify the proposals to the Council.
Mr. Caughron stated that the revision of the Charter should
and Legislative
be considered in three phases, the Administrativ~ Section, the Franchise
Section and the Civil Service Section.
Taking the proposed draft section by section, the Council
commenced its review, with considerable discussion being given each
section. Formal action was not taken on each section, but
tentative approval was given to the following:
It was moved by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore and carried, that whenever the word "shall" appears, it is
to be considered as mandatory, and the word "may" is to be considered
as permissive, and this definition is to be stated somewhere in the
Charter when the City Attorney prepares the final draft for the ballot.
It was moved by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz, and carried, that the first sentence of the New Section
to be numbered 37.5, is to be changed to read as follows:
"The City Manager may be removed from office by the
affirmative vote of four members of the Council."
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During discussion, the City Manager asked the Council
to include a provision in Section 37.5 that would cover the adoption
of a Resolution of Intention to dismiss a manager outlining the
reasons for the removal. It was moved by Councilman Marchbanks,
seconded by Councilman Rucker, that the Council add this provision
to the Section. Substitute motion was offered by Councilman Mossman,
which was not seconded, that action be taken in a personnel session.
After further discussion, both Councilman Marchbanks and Councilman
Rucker withdrew their motion, and no action was taken in this regard.
It was moved by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, and carried, that Section 38 - Heads 6f Departments, be
changed to read as follows:
"The City Manager shall appoint all department heads
except those the Charter reserves for the Council."
It was moved by Councilman Mossman, seconeded by Councilman
Marchbanks and carried, that the City Attorney reword proposed
Section 43 (a) to provide that the three highest candidates on an
eligible list may be considered for appointment regardless of
residence.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Balfanz,
seconded by Councilman Marchbanks and carried, that New Section to
be numbered 72, is to remain as proposed by the Chattel? Revision
Committee. Councilman Whittemore voted in the negatiw~ on this
motion.
The Council recessed the special meeting at 10:45 P.M.
until January 14, 1964 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall, at which time the review of the Charter revision
proposals will be continued.
MAYOR Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTE ST:
CITY ~L~ ~ - ~ rk~
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, January 13, 1964
Minutes of the regular weekly meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 13, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation offered in
Greek by the Reverend John Bersentes of the Greek Orthodox Church,
Mayor Winer called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman~ Rucker, Stiern and Whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 1964 and the
special meeting of January 7, 1964 were approved as presented.
Opening Bids in connection with Public
Improvement District No. 777 - Construction
and Improvement of Streets between Planz
Road and Julian Avenue.
This being the time set for opening bids in connection with
Public Improvment District No. 777 - Construction and Improvement of
Streets between Planz Road and Julian Avenue, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared by the City Clerk. Upon a motion
by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilman Stiern, the bids were
referred to the Director of Public Works for review and recommendation,
to be awarded at this meeting.
Rejection of all bids to furnish and install
12 Infra-Red Gas Heaters at the Corporation
Yard.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Rucker~ all bids to f'urnish
and install 12 Infra-Red Gas Heaters at the Corporation Yard were
rejected, and permission was granted to purchase and install these heaters
by the City itself at considerable savings.
Reception of report of the Council Parking
Committee relative to agreement for the use
of the Municipal Parking Lot at 18th and "K"
Streets.
Councilman Rucker, as Chairman of the Council Business Development
and Parking Committee, reported to the Council on a meeting of this
Committee held to discuss a proposal from the Edington Corporation for
utilization of the municipal parking facility located at r8th and "K"
Streets. It was the feeling of the Committee that they would like to
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work with the Parking Committee of the Downtown Business Association
in arriving at maximum utilization of this Municipal Parking Lot and[
recommended that the City Manager be instructed to enter into negotiations
for the use of said lot. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Mossman, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks, and carried, that the report
be received and the recommendations of the Parking Committee be adopted.
In his motion, Councilman Mossman requested that the agreement, when
prepared by the City Attorney, be submitted to the Council for its
approval, and a ceiling be placed on the rates to be charged. Any
proposal to increase the rates is to again be submitted to the Council
for its approval.
Appointment of Mr. William C. Walker as
Member of the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mr. William C. Walker of 3113 University Avenue, was appointed
Cameron
of the Transient Lodging Tax, would be deferred an additional
Rucker,
February 1, 1964:
W. D. Rose
C. W. Thomas
P. A. Galpin
R. T. Francisco
J. D. Mawley
O'Neal Howard
week.
Approval of Step Salary Advancements
effective February l, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
the following step salary advancements were approved, effective
Fire Captain Step E to F
Fire Engineer Step E to F
Fire Engineer Step E to F
Fire Captain Step E to F
Engineer III Step D to E
Sanitation Crewman I Step E, Schedule
20
Doolin,
as a member of the Planning Commission to fill out term of A.
Paulden, expiring April 17, 1966.
Action deferred for one week on proposed
Ordinance providing for security requirements
for Trustees of funds held under the Transient
Lodging Ordinances and defining the nature of
offense of failing to comply with the
requirements of the Transient Lodging Tax.
Mayor Winer announced that upon request of the City Attorney,
action on proposed Ordinance providing for security requirements for
Trustees of funds held under the Transient Lodging Ordinances and
defining the nature of offense of failing to comply with the requirements
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Approvalof waiver of residential requirement
of the Charter on four Police Patrolman
candidates who have successfully passed
examinations~ so that existing vacancies may
be filled.
In accordance with request of the Police Civil Service Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Mossman~
residential requirement of the Charter was waived on four Police Patrolman
candidates who have successfully passed the examinations~ so that existing
vacancies may be filled.
Date fixed for hearing before the Council on
request of Peggy J. Voorhees for a zone change
on property located at the northeast corner
of Brundage Lane and Holtby Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz, date of February 3~ 1964 was fixed for hearing before the Council
on request of Peggy J. Voorhees for a zone change on property located at
the northeast corner of Brundage Lane and Holtby Road from an R-3 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone.
Encroachment Permit granted Valley Builders, Inc.
for construction of Shell Oil Company service
station at 2600 White Lane.
In accordance with recommendation of the City Engineer~ upon a
motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman Whittemore~
Encroachment Permit was granted Valley Builders, Inc. for constructten of
a service station for the Shell Oil Company at 2600 White Lane, for footing
of 3 feet, all underground.
Encroachment Permit granted Hill House Motel
for construction of sanitary sewer.
In accordance with recommendation of the City Engineer, upon a
motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman Stiern, Encroachment
Permit was granted Hill House Motel at 700 Block Truxtun Avenue between
"Q" and "S" Streets~ for hanging 6" sewer line on the south headwall of
culvert at 17th Street and Kern Island Canal.
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Approval of License Agreement with Kern
County Canal and Water Company for relocation
of sewer line at the vicinity of 26th Street
and Espee Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz, License Agreement with the Kern County Canal and Water Company
for relocation of a 27 inch sanitary sewer in the vicinity of 26th
Street and Espee Street, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute same.
Approval of Three-Way Agreement with County
of Kern and East Side Canal Company for
discharging storm water into the East Side
Canal.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Counci~an
Balfanz, Three-Way Agreement with the County of Kern and the East Side
Canal Company for discharging storm water into the East Side Canal,
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Cooperative Drainage Agreement
with Division of Highways and County of Kern
to construction drainage facilities as part of
178 Freeway.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz~ Cooperative Drainage Agreement with the Division of Highways and
the County of Kern for the construction of drainage facilities to
incorporate the East Side Canal as part of the freeway drainage system
with drainage requirements of the City and County, was approved and
the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Counc~man Whirremote, seconded by Councilmall
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1664 to 1749 inclusive, in amount of $314,592.59,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and authorization
was granted for payment of same.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 1-64 of award
of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, awarding the contract for the doing
of the work in the matter Of the construction and
paving of streets, installation of curbs, gutters
and sidewalks and the construction of a culvert in
Public Improvement District No. 777, in said City
and the County of Kern, California.
The sealed bids and proposals which had been submitted
concerning the proposed work to be done in Public Improvement District No.
777 were reviewed by the Director of Public Works, and he reported
the low bid received for the said proposed work in said district was
from Phoenix Construction Company for $30,590.00, and the Director of
Public Works recommended the award of the contract to said bidder.
Councilman Whirremote offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 1-64 entitled "Resolution of Award of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, awarding the contract for the doing of the work
in the matter of the construction and paving of streets, installation of
curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and the construction of a culvert in Public
Improvement District No. 777, in said City and the County of Kern, California,'
which motion was seconded by Councilman Marchbanks, and upon roll
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bal£anz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Petition requesting repaving of alley between
30th and 31st Streets in Homaker Park referred
to the Director of Public Works for investigation
and report.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, petition containing the signatures of 15 residents of the area
requesting the repaving of the alley between 30th and 31st Streets from
"Q" to San Dimas Streets, was referred to the Director of Public Works
for investigation and report back to the Council.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to be considered at this meeting,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks,
the Council adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
ATTE ST:
CI and Clerk oi' the
the City of Bakersfield, California
seconded by Councilman Balfanz,
MAYOR o the CiTy os ~akersfield
Council of
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Bakersfield, California~ January 14, 1964
Minutes of a special meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield~ California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at 7:30 P.M. January 14~ 1964.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz~ Doolin~ Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern and Whittemore
Absent: None
Mayor Winer called the meeting to order stating that this
was a special meeting of the City Council continued from January 7~ 1964,
called for the purpose of further considering the revisions and amendments
to the Charter as proposed by the Charter Revision Committee~ and they
would begin the discussion of the Franchise Section, as proposed.
Four members of the Charter Revision Committee were present:
Mr. Bill G. Caughron, chairman~ Mr. Walter Condley~ Mr. Herbert Free and
Mr. Lowell Fowler.
Mr. Condley~ who assisted the City Attorney in preparing the
Franchise Section and worked with the public utility companies to
incorporate their suggestions to make this Section more flexible, answered
questions in connection with the proposed changes.
Councilman Rucker felt that somewhere in the Charter there
should be inserted a Section encouraging equal opportunities for all
persons without regard to race, creed or color, and it was explained to
him that this field was pre-empted by the State and such a section would
not be enforceable on a local level. Councilman Mossman commented that
perhaps it could be placed in a Preamble to the Charter. No action was
taken.
After considerable discussion, it was agreed that the City
Attorney should review the Franchise Section and bring any changes he
believes necessary back to the Council for approval.
Mr. Caughron pointed out that if the new Section is adopted,
it will be necessary to delete Sections 115 to 132½ of the old Charter.
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After a general discussion of Article X - Public Work and
Supplies, with explanations for certain proposed changes being made
to the Council by the Director of Public Works, the Council came to
the Civil Service Section which proposes to consolidate the present
three separate Civil Service Commission into one Board.
Chief of Police Horace Grayson was present and expressed
his disapproval of this proposal for many reasons. Councilman
Marchbanks terminated the discussion by making amotion, which was
seconded by Councilman Doolin and carried, that the proposals be
divided into two sections, with all the proposed changes except the
Civil Service revision, to be placed on the June ballot, and that
the Civil Service proposal be given further study and review, and
if possible, readied for the voters on the November ballot. Councilman
Mossman voted in the negative on this motion, stating that he felt the
Civil Service proposal should be considered at this time.
In order to place the
2, 1964 election, it will be
to approve them at the March
propositions on the ballot at the June
necessary for the Council
30~ 1964 meeting, therefore, Councilman
Marchbanks, made a motion, seconded by Councilman Stiern and carried,
that the propositions to be placed on the Jum ballot be referred to the
administrative staff and the City Attorney for review and a final
report to the Council. Councilman Mossman voted in the negative on
this motion for reasons previously stated.
Adjo urnmerit.
There being no further business to be considered at this
meeting, the Council adjourned at 9:05 P.M. ~ ~1 '
MAYOR o ~t2 of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
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Bakersfield, California, January 20, 1964
Minutes of the regular weekly 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. Monday, January 20, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Julius W. Brooks of the Cain A.M.E. Church, the Mayor called
the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossmarl, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Absent: Mayor Winer
Due to the absence of Mayor Winer, Vice-President Marchbanks
acted as presiding officer.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 13, 1.964 and the
special meeting of January 14, 1964, were approved as presented.
Reception of Report from Director of Public
Works re request for repaving of alley
between 30th and 31st Streets in Homaker Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz, a report submitted by the Director of Public Works in which he
states that it is his intention to place the repaving of an alley between
30th and 31st Streets from "Q" to San Dimas, on his schedule for
resurfacing during the summer program, was ordered received and placed on
file, and CounciSman Mossman Thanked the Director of Public Works on
behalf of his constituents and himself.
Reception of communication from Mr. Milton
Miller re proposed adoption of an Ordinance
providing for security requirements for
trustees of funds held under the Transient
Lodging Ordinances and defining the nature of
the offense of failing to comply with the
requirements of the Transient Lodging Tax.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, a communication from Mr. Milton Miller of the Hotel Padre
containing certain comments in connection with the proposed adoption of
an Ordinance providing for security requirements for trustees of funds
held under the Transient Lodging Ordinances and defining the nature of
the offense of failing to comply with the requirements of the Transient
Lodging Tax, was received and ordered placed on file. Said Ordinance
was considered given first reading at this time.
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Approval of License Agreement for Discharge
of Storm Water into Kern Island Canal.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz~ annual License Agreement with the Kern Island Canal Company
for discharge of storm water into the Kern Island Canal was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Map of Tract No. 2809 and Contract
and Specifications for improvements in same.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, it is ordered that the Map of Tract No. 2809 be~ and the
same is hereby approved. That all the drives, avenues, ways and easements
shown upon said map and thereof offered for dedication be, and the same
are hereby accepted for the purpose or the purposes for which the same
are offered for dedication.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11587 of the Business
and Professions Code, the City Council hereby waives the requirement
of signatures of the following:
Ross S. Faxon, Jr. Mineral Rights below 500'
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the face
of said map a copy of this order authenticated by the seal of the City
Council of the City of Bakersriehl The Mayor was authorized to execute
the Contract and Specifications for the improvements in said Tract.
First reading given Ordinance amending
Section 11.04.660 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield, to make said
Section of the Municipal Code comply with
the requirements of the California Vehicle
Code.
First reading was considered given to an Ordinance amending
Section 11.04.660 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield,
to make said Section of the Municipal Code comply with the requirements
of the California Vehicle Code.
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City Attorney and City Engineel' instructed
to prepare proceedings for the abandonment
of portions of alley right-of-way in Lot 8,
Block 264, Northern Division.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission~
upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore~ seconded by Councilman Stiern~
the City Attorney and City Engineer were instructed to prepare the
proceedings for the abandonment of portions of alley right-of-way in
Lot 8~ Block 264, Northern Division, known as Parcel "B", subject to
the following conditions:
1. That a 30 foot alley lying between the rear line
of Lots 16 and 17~ Block 3~ Kruse Tract and 17th
Street~ known as Parcel "C", be improved and
dedicated to the City of Bakersfield prior to the
abandonment of said Parcel "B"
2. That a 20 foot easement providing access for
municipal services be provided from the westerly
termination of the East-West portion of alley to
18th Street prior to the abandonment of Parcel "B"
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore~ seconded by Councilman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1750 to 1792 inclusive, excluding No. 1759,
in amount of $64~284.02~ as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee,
were allowed, and authorization was granted for the payment of same.
Notification of next meeting of the South
San Joaquin Division of the League of California
Cities in Tulare on Friday, January 24, 1964.
The Council was notified that the next meeting of the South
San Joaquin Division of the Leagueof California Cities will be held
in Tulare at the Tagus Ranch Restaurant~ on Friday, January 24, 1964,
at 7:30 P.M. There will be a panel discussion held at this meeting
relative to the policy for the proposed allocation of tax funds
between the counties and cities under the recent gas tax bill passed
by the legislature. At this time Councilman Stiern reported on
a meeting of the Cities of Kern County held in Arvin, California~ on Thurs-
day, January 16, 1964, and stated that a discussion was held by the
members present on this same subject.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 2-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
ordering the vacation of a portion of the
Public Road known as County Road No. 1429,
in the City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for public hearing before the Council
on its intention to order the vacation of a portion of public road known
as County Road No. 1429, located south of Panorama and west of Mt.
Vernon Avenue, the City Clerk reported that the required posting of
this area had been done and no written protests had been received in
her office.
No protests or objections being received, upon a motion by
Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Mossman, Resolution No. 2-64
ordering the vacation of a portion of the Public Road known as County
Road No. 1429, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker Stiern
and Whittemore '
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recommendation of the Inter-Group Relations
Board that.the matter of the Rumford Act,
known as AB 1240, be referred to the City
Council for study only, taken under submission
by the City Council.
At its regular monthly meeting held January 9, 1964, the
Inter-Group Relations Board, composed of nine members appointed by the
Council, voted to make a presentation to the City Council relative to
the Rumford Act, known as AB 1240. The Reverend Julius W. Brooks,
chairman of this Board, addressed the Council stating that it was the
recommendation of the Board at its last regular meeting that the matter
of the Rumford Act, AB 1240, be referred to the City Council for study
only, and that its findings be made public after such studies had been.
completed.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Rucker, seconded
by Councilman Doolin, that the recommendation of the Inter-Group Relations
Bakersfield, California, January 20, 1964 - Page 5
Board be accepted. Substitute motion made by Councilman Marchbanks,
and seconded by Councilman Stiern, that the recommendation of the
Inter-Group Relations Board be received and placed on file, and
that the matter be taken under submission by the Council and the City
Attorney be instructed to furnish a resume of the Act lo the Council,
was carried. Copies of the Act are :to be made available to the Council
for its study. Councilman Mossman, who had previously made a motion,
which was not seconded, to table the matter unti~ such time as the issue
was placed on the ballot, voted in the negative on this motion.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker,the Council adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
y 'eld,
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CITY~ and~x-~fflcio le~rk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, January 27, 1964
Minutes of the regular weekly 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. on Monday, January 27, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Paul D. Mangrum of the First Nazarene Church, the Mayor
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 1964 were
approved as presented.
City to operate ice skating concession
for a period not to exceed sixty days
with authorization granted to advertise
for bids for this operation.
Councilman Balfanz, chairman of the Council Auditorium
Committee, requested Civic Auditorium Manager Irving Ducoff to repert
on a meeting of the Citizens Auditorium Committee at which several
recommendations were made for the operation of the public ice skating
concession in the Auditorium, due to the fact that Dunn-Edwards has
notified the Auditorium Manager that they no longer wish to continue
the operation.
Mr. Ducoff asked the Council for an expression of its
wishes in this matter, and after discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Mossman, and carried, that the City
operate the concession for a period not to exceed sixty days, with
fifty percent of the rental on the skates to be paid to Dunn-Edwards.
At the same time, authorization was granted to draw up specifications
and advertise for bids for operation of this concession by an
independent contractor.
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Reception of report of Council Water and
City Growth Committee on meeting with
representatives of the Kern County Water
Agency.
Councilman Marchbanks, chairman of the Council Water and
City Growth Committee, reported on a meeting between that Committee
and representatives of the Kern County Water Agency held January 22,
1964, to discuss the Agency's policy in levying its zone of benefit
tax. Councilman Marchbanks. stated that no agreements were reached
between the Committee and the Water Agency, and upon a motion by
Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Whittemore, the report
was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1511 New Series
providing for Security Requirements for
Trustees of funds held under the Transient
Lodging Ordinances and defining the nature
of the offense of failing to comply with the
requirements of the Transient Lodging Tax.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Ordinance No. 1511 New Series entitled
An Ordinance providing for Security Requirements
for Trustees of Funds held under the Transient
Lodging Ordinances and defining the nature of the
offense of failing to comply with the requirements
of the Transient Lodging Tax
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1512 New Series
amending Section 11.04.660 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
to make said section of the Municipal Code
comply with the requirements of the California
Vehicle Code.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, Ordinance No. 1512 New Series entitled
An Ordinance amending Section 11.04.660 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield to
make said section of the Municipal Code comply
with the requirements of the California Vehicle
Code
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Bakersfield, California, January 27, 1964 - Page 3
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Contract for the Management
and Operation of the Municipal Parking
facility located at 18th and "K" Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Contract with Eddington Corporation for the Management
and Operation of the Municipal Parking facility located at 18th and
"K" Streets, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
same.
Doolin,
Approval of Salary Step Advancements.
Upon a motion by Councilnuan Mossman, seconded by Councilman
the following salary step advancements were approved:
Floyd E. Bertrand
Kent Davis
Frank A. Fabri
Patrolman Bertrand's
February 1, 1964,
March 1, 1964.
Patrolman (Class 440)
Engineer III
Maintenanceman II
Step D to E
Step D to E
Step C to D
salary increase is to become effective
and the other two increases are to become effective
Action deferred for thirty days on
application of Southern California Gas
Company for a Gas Franchise pursuant to
Section 132 of the Charter of the City
of Bakersfield.
Pursuant to Section 117 of the City Charter,
Councilman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Whirremote,
upon a motion by
action on
application of the Southern California Gas Company for a Gas Franchise
pursuant to Section 132 of the Charter of the City of Bakersfield,
was deferred for thirty days.
Acceptance of Bank Street Sanitary
Sewer and Pumping Station which was
completed December 30, 1963.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Bank Street Sanitary Sewer and Pumping Station, which was
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completed on December 30, 1963, was accepted,
instructed to record the Notice
Balfanz,
for the
west of Monitor
and the City Clerk was
of Completion.
Extension of time granted William Schallock
for construction of Sanitary Sewer south of
White Lane and west of Monitor Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilman
a sixty-day extension of time was granted William Schallock
construction of the sanitary sewer south of White Lane and
Street, subject to the approval of the bonding company.
Encroachment Permit granted Mr. Ken Croes
for construction of retaining wall and
fence at northeast corner of Eton Street
and Panorama Drive.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman
Stiern, Encroachment Permit was granted Mr. Ken Croes for construction
of a three-foot retaining wall with a four-foot redwood fence adjacent
to the east side of Eton Street from Panorama Drive to rear property
line.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
resurfacing of two Jastro Park Tennis Courts.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, plans and specifications for the resurfacing of two Jastro
Park Tennis Courts, were approved.
Approval of Master Street Lighting
Plan for Tract No. 2705.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, Master Street Lighting Plan for Tract No. 2705, was approved.
Adoption of Resolution No. 3-64 authorizing
the establishment of a U.S. Treasury Bill
Account and for transferring funds between
Banks.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution No. 3-64 entitled
A Resolution authorizing the establishment of a
U. S. Treasury Bill Account and for transferring
funds between Banks
Bakersfield,
California,
January 27, 1964 - Page 5
151'
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1793 to 1852 inclusive, in amount of $306,312:.11,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and authorizatiox
was granted for payment of same.
Reception of letter of appreciation from
Convention Chairman of Lions District 4.
A letter from John Van Osdel, Convention Chairman of Lions
District 4, thanking the Council for making the Auditorium facilities
available, for the Auditorium policies they have established, and
thanking the Auditorium management for the splendid cooperation received
during recent 45th Annual District 4 Lions Convention, was rea~, and upon
a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks,
was received and ordered placed on file, and the Mayor was requested to
send a letter thanking Mr. Van Osdel and inviting this organization to
hold another convention in Bakersfield.
Reception of Resolution of the Planning
Commission commending A. Cameron Paulden.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, Resolution of the Planning Commission commending A. Cameron
Paulden, who resigned from the Commission due to moving to the
unincorporated area of Bakersfield, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
the Council adjourned its meeting at 8:42 P.M.
MAYOR o~ the City of ~akersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
f o rk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, February 3, 1964
Minutes of the regular weekly meeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall Monday, February 3, 1964, at eight o'clock P. M.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend John E. Friesen of the Mennonite Church of the Brethren,
the Mayor called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 27, 1964 were
approved as presented.
Month of February proclaimed
"Americanism Month."
In response to request from members of American Legion
Bakersfield Post 26, upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded
by Councilman Rucker, the Council and Mayor Gene Winer proclaimed
the month of February "Americanism Month."
Adoption of Resolution No. 4-64 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 "Pacheco
No. 4", proposed to be annexed to the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Whirremote, Resolution No. 4-64 entitled
A Resolution of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield fixing March 16, 1964 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
"Pacheco No. 4", proposed to be annexed to the
City of Bakersfield
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Adoption of Resolution No. 5-64 of Intention
to include within the Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District certain territory
designated as "Pacheco No. 4", and setting the
time and place for hearing objections to the
inclusion of said territory within said
District.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution No. 5-64 entitled
A Resolution of Intention to include within the
Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District
certain territory designated as "Pacheco No. 4",
and setting March 16, 1964 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 following vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Master Street Lighting
Plan for Tract No. 2843.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Master Street Lighting Plan for Tract No. 2843
was approved.
Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer in
Monitor Street and Pacheco Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Sanitary Sewer in Monitor Street and Pacheco Road, which was
completed December 9, 1963, was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute the Notice of Completion for recordation.
Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed from Norman
K. Larson and Margaret B. Larson to the
Castro Ditch Pipeline.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, Quit Claim Deed from Norman K. Larson and Margaret B.
Larson to the Castro Ditch pipeline, was accepted.
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Acceptance of Easement from Elmer F.
Karpe, Inc. for sewer line purposes
through Lot 1 of Tract 2705.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, Easement from Elmer F. Karpe, Inc. for sewer line purposes
through Lot 1 of Tract 2705, was accepted.
Acceptance of Easement from Dandy Homes,
Inc. for sewer line purposes through Lots
15 and 16 of Tract 2792.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, Easement from Dandy Homes, Inc. for sewer line purposes
through Lots 15 and 16 of Tract 2792, was accepted.
Approval of Contract and Specifications
and Bond with Elmer F. Karpe, Inc. for
construction of improvements in Tract
2705.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Contract and Specifications and bond with Elmer F. Karpe, Inc.
for construction of improvements in Tract 2705, were approved, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Acceptance of Easement for sewer line
purposes from Errol H. Clare, Errol John
Clare, Jane Clare Upp and Martha Clare
Winter, for portions of Lots 13 and 14
in Block 39 of the Bernard Addition.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Easement for sewer pipeline purposes from Errol H. Clare,
Errol John Calre, Jane Clare Upp and Martha Clare Winter, for portions
of Lots 13 and 14 in Block 39 of the Bernard Addition, for 178 Freeway,
was accepted.
Request from Wallace & Smith, general
contractors, for abandonment of portion
of Sunset Avenue, referred to the Planning
Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Rucker,
of a portion of Sunset Avenue between the new U.S.
Street, was referred to the Planning Commission for
request from Wallace & Smith, general contractors, for abandonment
99 Freeway and Oak
study and
recommendation.
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Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
788 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, declaring its
intention to order the vacation of portion
of alleys in Block 264, Northern Division,
and Block 3, Kruse Tract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilalan
Whittemore, Resolution of Intention No. 788 of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, declaring its intention to order the
vacation of a portion of alleys in Block 264, Northern Division, and
Block 3, Kruse Tract, and fixing February 24, 1964 in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall as the time and place for hearing on the
matter before the Council, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 1853 to 1953, inclusive, in amount
of $123,182.34, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of communication from Mrs.
Viola Starr thanking the Council for
the installation of traffic signals
at Wilson Road and Ming Road.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, communication from Mrs. Viola Starr, 2725 Gemline Street, thanking
the Council and all concerned for the installation of traffic signals
at Wilson Road and Ming Road, was received and ordered placed on file.
Request from Nighbert Properties for
annexation of certain property referred
to the Planning Commission for study
and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, request from J. T. Nighbert of Nighbert Properties, for the
annexation of Lot 2 in Section 18, T. 30 South, Range 28 East., M.D.
excepting a portion of said Lot 2, was referred to the Planning
Commasion for study and recommendation.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1513 New Series
amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield by changing
the Land Use Zoning of that certain property
in the City of Bakersfield located at the
northeast corner of Brundage Lane and
Holtby Road.
This being the time set for hearing on application of Peggy
J. Voorhees to amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code to change the
zoning boundaries from an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone
to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) or more restrictive zone~ on that certain
property in the City of Bakersfield located at the northeast corner
of Brundage Lane and Holtby Road, and no protests or objections having
been received, upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Ordinance No. 1513 New Series amending Title 17
of the Municipal Code by changing the land use zoning on this property'
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman~ Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Governmental Efficiency Committee and
the Administrative Staff requested to
study report submitted to the Council
by the B~kersfield Junion Chamber of
Commerce on Community Needs and report
back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, the Governmental Efficiency Committee and the Administrative
Staff were requested to study the report submitted to the Council of a
survey conducted and compiled by the Bakersfield Junior Chamber of
Commerce on Community Needs. The G. E. C. Committee and the Administrative
Staff were requested to report back to the Council witb recommendations
to eliminate the inadequacies in the city as pointed out by the citizens
of Bakersfield.
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Bakersfield, California, February 3, 1964 - 6
Adjournment.
There being no further business to be brought before
this Council, upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Mossman, the Council adjourned its meeting at 8:40 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY a~t Ex-Officio Clerk of the
the City of Bakersfield, California
Council of
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Bakersfield, California, February 10, 1964
Minutes of the regular weekly meeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California; held in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. February 10, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation by
the Reverend Justin D. Knorr of the Bible Baptist Church, the meeting
was called to order by the Mayor who asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern and Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1964 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of low bids for Gasoline
and Dlssel Fuel Requirements mr 1964-65:
In accordance with recommendation of the Director of Public
Works, upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, the following bids for the City's Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
requirements for 1964-65 were accepted,
all other bids were rejected,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contracts:
DIESEL FUEL
Regular
Premium
Premium
Standard Oil Company
Richfield Oil Company
Richfield Oil Company
GASOLINE
regular
Regular
Premium
Shell Oil Company
Richfield Oil Company
Richfield Oil Company
Tank Wagon .0929 per gal.
Truck & Trailer.1005 per gal.
Tank Wagon .1055 per gal.
Trk & Trailer
Tank Wagon
Tank Wagon
.1730 per gal/
.1841 per gal.
.2043 per gal.
Acceptance of bid of H & L Supply'
Company to furnish Twelve Infra-Red
Gas Heaters.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Whittemore, bid of
H & L Supply Company to furnish twelve Infra-Red Gas Heaters for a
lump sum of $2,280.00 was accepted, this being the only bid
received.
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Bakersfield, California, February 10, 1964 - 2
Council approves all proposed changes
in functions of the Auditor-Controller's
office with exception of central duplicating
plan.
Auditor-Controller Denny Haynes, with the aid of charts,
made a presentation to the Council explaining in detail his proposals
to make certain changes in the functions of the Auditor-Controller's
office. After considerable discussion by members of the Council,
Councilman Mossman made amotion, seconded by Councilman Stiern, that
approval be given to the program as outlined, with the exception of
the installation of the central duplicating office and automation,
which both Councilmen felt should be explored further before a decision
is made by the Council. Before voting on this motion~ a further discussion
was held between members of the Council, the City Manager and the Auditor-
Controller. Substitute motion was offered by Councilman Marchbanks,
seconded by Councilman Doolin, that the Council approve the program as
presented by Mr. Haynes with the exception of the central duplicating
plan, which should be given further study. This motion would also permit
the employment of the proposed accountant-auditor and procurement of J'icer
and gave approval to automation in general. The motion carried with
Councilman Mossman voting in the negative.
Approval of Contract with Speer, Chavez &
Ruggenberg~ certified public accountants,
for audit of all books of the City for
fiscal year July 1, 1963 through June 30,
1964.
Councilman Mossman, chairman of the Governmental Efficiency
Committee, reported that the Committee recommended the award of a
contract for the audit of all books and records, including all funds,
of the City for the fiscal year July 1, 1963 through June 30, 1964,
to the firm of Speer, Chavez & Ruggenberg, certified public accountants,
at a cost to the City of $12,500.00. Upon a motion by Councilman
Mossman, seconded by Councilman Rucker, the contract for this service
was approved, and the Nayor was authorized to execute same.
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Approval of Standard Street Sections
of the City of Bakersfield.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Standard Street Sections of the City of Bakersfield, as per
map on file in the Department of Public Works, were approved.
City Engineer and City Attorney instructed
to prepare description of boundary for
proposed annexation of territory located
south of Brundage Lane, between Hughes Lane
and Olive Street.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz~
the City Engineer and City Attorney were instructed to prepare boundary
for proposed annexation of that certain territory generally located
south of Brundage Lane, between Hughes Lane and Olive Street.
Approval of request of Nighbert Properties
for a suburban sewer rental agreement subject
to the requirements of the Department of
Public Works and future annexation to the City
of Bakersfield.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Stiern,
request of Nighbert Properties for a suburban sewer rental agreement,
subject to the requirements of the Department of Public Works and
future annexation to the City of Bakersfield, was approved.
Action on request from Eller Outdoor
Advertising Company for an illuminated
Outdoor advertising sign for property located
at the northeast corner of Chester Avenue
and Second Street, deferred for one week.
It was moved by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, that action on request from Eller Outdoor Advertising Company
for an illuminated outdoor advertising sign for property located at the
northeast corner of Chester Avenue and Second Street, which had been
recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, be deferred for one
week~ to permit the Council to examine the location. Substitute
motion made by Councilman Mossman, that the Council approve this request
md make an overall study of advertising signs in Bakersfield~ died for
lack of a second. Original motion then carried unanimously.
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Claim for damages from Walter D. McKirgan,
Van Nuys~ California, referred to the City
Attorney for handling with the City's
insurance adjuster.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz~ seconded by Councilman
Rucker, claim for damages from Walter D. McKirgan, Van Nuys~ California,
was referred to the City Attorney for handling with the City's insurance
adjuster. Councilman Mossman requested that the Council be informed
when final disposition of the case is made.
Approval of Step Salary Advancements.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin~ seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks~ the following step salary advancements were approved:
Gary B. Sheetz Motor Patrolman Step E to F
Louis A. Bayus Patrolman - Class 440 Step D tO E
Doris P. Gilliland Account Clerk I Step C to D
Ted L. Olsen Chief Electrician Step D to E
Shirmey A. Colwell Motor Patrolman Step E to F
Mr. Colwell's salary increase was to become effective February
1, 1964; the remaining salary increases are to become effective
Proposed Modification of Jefferson Swimming
Pool referred to the Recreation Committee
for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Stiern~ proposed modification of Je£ferson Swimming Pool was referred
back to the Recreation Committee for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of Sewer Line Easement
from Richfield Oil Corporation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker~ seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, sewer line easement from Richfield Oil Corporation to serve
the area adjacent to 99 Freeway and White Lane~ was accep~d.
Acceptance of Sewer Line Easement Deed
from Henry Hassell.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks~ Easement Deed from Henry Hassell for sewer line purposes
beneath and across portions of Lots 12 and 13 in Block 2 of the Alta
Vista Tract~ to be used for 178 Freeway~ was accepted.
March 1, 1964.
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz~ Vouchers Nos. 1954 to 2027 inclusive, in amount
of $428,416.22~ as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Communication from Mr. Milton Miller
relating to restrictions on display of
wall signs and closing of the Card Room
of the Padre Hotel, referred to the
City Manager.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman.
Marchbanks, communication from Mr. Milton Miller, regarding violation
of the Municipal Code in connection with the display of wall signs
at the Padre Hotel and the closing of the Padre Card room for lack
was referred to the City Manager for discussion with
of a permit,
Mr. Miller.
Claim of Maggie Wilson for Damages
referred to the City Attorney for handling
with Cityis insurance adjuster.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern~ seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, claim of Maggie Wilson for damages received while boarding a
Bakersfield bus, was referred to the City Attorney for handling with
the City's insurance adjuster. Councilman Mossman requested that the
Council be informed when final disposition of the case is made.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council~
upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks~
the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:50 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTE ST:
CITY C%ERK andEx-0fficio Cl~rk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, February 17, 1964
165
Minutes of the regular weekly 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. Monday, February 17, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Charles Gill of the Oildale Congregational Church, Mayor
Winer called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern and Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 10, 1964 were
approved as presented.
Presentation of 25 year Pin to
Marian S. Irvin, City Clerk.
At this time Mayor Winer presented Marian S.
Clerk, with a pin for completing 25 years service with
Irvin, City
the City of
Bakersfield on February ll, 1964. The Mayor also presented the City
Clerk with a cake depicting the Truxtun Avenue side of the City Hall
with Colonel Baker overlooking the entrance.
Reception of report from Councilman
Bruce Marchbanks, Chairman of the Council
Water Committee.
Councilman Bruce Marchbanks, chairman of the Council Water
Committee, read a written report answering the statements made by
Mr. Roland Curran, Director of the Kern County Water Agency, at a
meeting of the Agency held on February 13, 1964. City Manager A1
Noland, Jr. stated that he concurred, without reservation, with the
statements contained in Councilman Marchbank's report. Upon a motion
by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Rucker, the report
was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, February 17, 1964 - Page 2
Reception of report from Councilman Stiern
relative to statements made by Mr. Roland
Curran at Kern County Water Agency meeting
held February 13, 1964.
Councilman Stiern stated that inasmuch as was mentioned
in the statements made by Mr. Roland Curran at the Kern County Water
Agency Meeting of February 13, 1964, that he desired to reply and
read a prepared report entitled "We Now Understand, Mr. Curran." Upon
a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks,
the report was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Mr. Frank
Sullivan replying to written statements
filed with the Kern County Water Agency by
Mr. Roland Curran.
The City Clerk read a communication filed by Mr. Frank Sullivan
taking exception to remarks made in a written statement filed by
Mr. Roland Curran, Director of the Kern County Water Agency, at a meeting
of the Agency held on February 13, 1964, in which reference was made to
certain statements made by Mr. Sullivan. Upon a motion by Councilman
Doolin, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks, the communication was
received and ordered p~ced on file.
Action on adoption of a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Bakersfield proclaiming
the merger of the Bakersfield Municipal Water
District into the City of Bakersfield by operation
of law and declaring all its assets as belonging
to the City of Bakersfield, deferred for one week.
Proposed Resolution of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield
proclaiming the merger of the Bakersfield Municipal Water District into
the City of Bakersfield by operation of law and declaring all its assets
as belonging to the City of Bakersfield, was read by the Cily Clerk.
The City Attorney was asked if
with Mr. Henry Mack, member of
Municipal Water District, and
this proposed action had been discussed
the Board of Directors of the Bakersfield
he stated that he had not discussed it
with him recently, but felt that no difficulty would be encountered,
as there was no longer any necessity of maintaining the district with the
formation of the Kern County Water Agency. Upon a motion by Councilman
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Stiern, seconded by Councilman Mossman, action on the Resolution was
deferred for one week to permit the Council Water Committee and the
administrative staff to hold a meeting with Mr. Mack to discuss the
proposed action before transferring the assets of the Water District
to the City of Bakersfield.
First reading considered given to an
Ordinance establishing a Department of
Water Resources for the City of Bakersfield,
creating the office of Director of Water
Resources and prescribing the duties of the
Director of Water Resources.
Proposed Ordinance establishing a Department of Water Resources
for the City of Bakersfield, creating the office of Director of Water
Resources and prescribing the duties of the Director of Water Resources,
was considered given first reading at this time.
Reception of Report from the City Manager
of Results of a Survey on the Installation
of Fire Hydrants in Subdivisions.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, report from the City Manager on results of a survey on tile
installation of Fire Hydrants in Subdivisions, was received and orde;ced
placed on file. It was requested that the City-County Cooperation
Committee explore the possibility of working jointly with the
subdividers and arrive at a common policy on subdivision requirements.
Failure of motion to approve the construction
of a divider wall in Jefferson Pool by the
Blue Fins Swim Club.
Councilman Doolin, chairman of the Council Recreation
Committee, read a report of a meeting of the Committee and the
administrative staff held February 17, 1964, to discuss the construction
of a divider wall in Jefferson Pool, the entire
borne by the Blue Fins Swim Club. It was moved
seconded by Councilman Rucker, that approval be
cost of which would be
by Councilman Doolin:,
given to the construction
of the divider wall subject to the requirements of the Department of
Public Works. After considerable discussion, the motion failed to carry
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by the
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
following vote:
Councilmen Doolin, Mossman, Rucker
Councilmen Balfanz, Marchbanks, Stiern and Whittemc~e
None
Council to make inspection of Jefferson
Pool to determine if construction of t~
divider wall would reduce the use of the
pool by the public.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Whirremote, action was deferred on construction of a divider
wall in Jefferson Pool to permit the Council to make an inspection
to determine if this construction would be hazardous to the structure
of the pool or reduce the use of the pool by the public.
Approval of recommendation of the Council
Recreation Committee that Weill Park be
retained at its present site.
Councilman Doolin reported to the Council that the Council
Recreation Committee recommended that Weill Park be retained at its
present site, in accordance with.recommendation of the Planning
Commission of October 2, 1963. Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin,
seconded by Councilman Rucker, the recommendation was approved.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
construction of swimming pool at Siemon
Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, plans and specifications for the construction of a swimming
pool at Siemon Park, were approved.
Approval of request of Eller Outdoor
Advertising Company for an illuminated
outdoor advertising sign for property
located at the northeast corner of
Chester Avenue and Second Street.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman Stiern,
request from Eller Outdoor Advertising Company for an illuminated
outdoor advertising sign for property located at the northeast corner
of Chester Avenue and Second Street, was approved. Councilman Doolin
requested that the present ordinance covering outdoor advertising
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169
and neon signs be reviewed, and the Planning Director stated that
such a study had been in progress for approximately two months
and a report would be made to the Council Upon completion of same.
Approval of Step Salary Advancements.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
the following salary step advancements were
Henry Grant Sanitation Crewman I
(Effective January l, 1964)
Melvin C. Horsley Maintenanceman II
to
Park Foreman
(Effective February 1, 1964)
approved:
Step C to D
Step F
to
Step D
Approval of classification specifications
for the position of Accountant-Auditor.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, classification specifications for the position of Accountant-
Auditor as adopted by the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous
Departments, were approved.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1514 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 3.68.110 (a) (Employee
Classification) of the Municipal Code of
the City of Bakersfield, for the position
of Accountant-Auditor.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Ordinance No. 1514 New Series entitled
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Section 3.68.110 (a)
(Employee Classification) of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield, for the
position of Accountant-Auditor
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Claim Vouchers for certain
services rendered by the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, claim vouchers in amounts of $2,250.00 and $3,750.00, to be
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Bakersfield, California, February 17, 1964 - Page 6
paid to the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, for servicing the
Convention Bureau Activities and for advertising and exploiting the
resources of Bakersfield with regard to industry and its promotion and
development,
Balfanz~
was adopted by
Ayes:
were approved, and payment of same was authorized.
Adoption of Resolution No. 6-64 regarding
the expense of City officers and Supervisory
employees when participating in service clubs
and community organizations.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks~ seconded by Councilman
Resolution No. 6-64 entitled
A Resolution regarding the expense of City
Officers and Supervisory Employees when
participating in service clubs and
community organizations
the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossmah, Rucker,
Stiern and Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Acceptance of Grant Deed from Deeter
Construction, Inc. for the west half of Oswell
Street between Columbus Street and Pepperdine
Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks,
Whittemore, Grant Deed from Deeter Construction,
of Oswell Street between Columbus Street and Pepperdine Street,
seconded by Councilman
accepted.
Inc. for the west half
Approval of Agreement with Pacific Gas &
Electric Company for riser at intersection
of Wilson Road and South H Street.
Doolin,
intersection of Wilson Road and South H Street, was approved,
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Agreement with Pacific Gas &
Electric Company for riser at intersection
of Ming Road and South H Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
was
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilman
Agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric Company for riser at
and the
Councilman Rucker, Agreement with the Pacific Gas & Electric Company for
riser at intersection of Ming Road and South H Street, was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
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Bakersfield, California, February 17, 1964 - Page 7
Approval of Indenture covering sewer pipeline
to be installed across Southern Pacific Company
Tracks.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Indenture covering sewer pipeline to be installed across
Southern Pacific Company Tracks to serve the area adjacent to 99 Freeway
and White Lane, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
same.
Claim for damages from Richard M. Shields
referred to the City Attorney for handling
with City's insurance adjuster.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, claims for damages from Richard M. Shields fox' injuries received
due to collision with Bakersfield City Bus, was referred to the City
Attorney for handling with the City's insurance adjuster.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2027 to 2078 inclusive, with exception of No. 2031,
in amount of $37,815.41, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Request from Coberly-West Company to renew
lease for the Municipal Farm for an additional
period of five years under the same terms and
conditions as provided for in said lease,
referred to the City Manager.
The Mayor announced that request from Coberly-West Company to
renew lease for the Municipal Farm for an additional period of five years
under the same terms and conditions as are provided for in said lease, had
been referred to the City Manager for a report to the Council at a later
date.
Mayor Winer appointed to represent the
City for appointment to the International
Municipal Cooperation Standing Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Mayor Winer was appointed to continue to act as the city
official from Bakersfield for appointment to the International Municipal
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Cooperation Standing Committee which consists of one representative
from each California City which has formally established a Sister-
City program.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to be considered by this
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore~ seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, the Council adjourned its meeting at 10:20 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
CITY CL~K ~D~x-Offocio~e~r ~ the
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Council
Bakersfield, California, February 24, 1964
173
Minutes of the regular weekly meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. February 24, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend James Foreman of the Evangel Assembly of God, Mayor Winer
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 17, 1964 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Floyd Bratcher for
resurfacing Jastro Park Tennis Courts.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, unit prices bid by Floyd Bratchef for resurfacing Jastro Park
Tennis Courts were accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Permission granted Blue Fins Swim
Club to construct a divider wall in
Jefferson Park Pool.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, permission was granted the Blue Fins Swim Club to construct
a divider wall in Jefferson Park Pool, subject to the supervision of
the Department of Public Works.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 1515
New Series establishing a Department of
Water Resources for the City of Bakersfield,
creating the office of Director of Water
Resources and prescribing the duties of the
Director of Water Resources.
After considerable discussion between the members of the
Council and the administrative staff, upon a motion by Councilman
Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Rucker, Emergency Ordinance No.
1515 New Series entitled
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Bakersfield, California, February 24, 1964 - Page 2
An Emergency Ordinance establishing a Department
of Water Resources for the City of Bakersfield,
creating the office of Director of Water Resources
and prescribing the duties of the Director of
Water Resources
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Rucker, Whittemore
Noes: Councilmen Mossman, Stiern
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 7-64 of tile
City Council of the City of Bakersfield
proclaiming the merger of the Bakersfield
Municipal Water District into the City of
Bakersfield by operation of law and declaring
all assets as belonging to the City of
Bakersfield
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Resolution No. 7-64 entitled
A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Bakersfield proclaiming the merger of the
Bakersfield Municipal Water District into the
City of Bakersfield by operation of law and
declaring all assets as belonging to the City
of Bakersfield
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 8-64 petitioning
the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Kern for the exclusion of all property within
the corporate limits of the City of Bakersfield
from the levy of taxes for structural. fire
protection in said incorporated area for the
fiscal year 1964-65, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign said petition.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution No. 8-64 entitled
A Resolution petitioning the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Kern for the inclusion of all
property within the corporate limits of the City
of Bakersfield from the levy of taxes for
structural fire protection in said incorporated
area for the fiscal year 1964-65, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign said petition
Bakersfield, California, February 24, 1964 - Page 3
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was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1
to William Schallock for sewer reconstruction
for Route 178 Freeway.
Upon a motion by Marchbanks, seconded by Whittemore, Contract
Change Order No. 1 to William Schallock for sewer reconstruction for
178 Freeway in amount of $1,439.00, was approved, and the Mayor
was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Master Street Lighting
Plan for Tract No. 2809.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Master Street Lighting Plan for Tract No. 2809, was approved.
Acceptance of terms and conditions of Consent
from Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Sewer
Easement in right-of-way occupied by power lines.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, terms and conditions of Consent from Pacific Gas and Electric
Company to sewer easement in right-of-way occupied by said company's
power lines adjacent to 99 Freeway and White Lane, were accepted, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Encroachment Permit granted Mr. Tim Heard
of 2824 Mt. Vernon Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Encroachment Permit was granted Mr. Tim Heard to build a cement
block wall, pour cement decking and build a fence on city property at
2824 Mt. Vernon Avenue on the Noble Avenue Side.
Encroachment Permit granted McMahan's
Development Company at 1701 - 18th Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Encroachment Permit was granted McMahan's Dew~lopment Company
(Judds) to close up windows on "H" Street with metal decking not to
exceed four inches over the property line at 1701 - 18th Street.
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Approval of Agreements with Arvin-Edison
Water Storage District and Coberly-West
for canal right-of-way through Municipal
Farm.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, agreement with Arvin-Edison Water Storage District for Ca~al
right-of-way through the Municipal Farm, was approved. Also, Compensation
Agreement with Coberly-West, lessee of the Municipal Farm, approving
conditions of City's agreement with Arvin-Edison, was approved. The
Mayor was authorized to execute these agreements, subject to execution
of documents by Arvin-Edison Water Storage District and Coberly-West.
Adoption of Resolution No. 9-64 authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
agreement with the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company for pole contacts at Wilson Road and
South H Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution No. 9-64 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Pole
Contacts at Wilson Road and South H Street, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 10-64 authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
agreement with the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company for Pole Contacts at Ming Road and
South H Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 10-64 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for
Pole Contacts at Ming Road and South H Street~ was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Counci]Lman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2079 to 2140 inclusive, excluding No. 2082,
in amount of $197,969.47, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of communication from William
B. Carpenter, president of the Kern County
Pre-Centennial Committee, thanking the Council
for contribution.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, communication from William B. Carpenter, president of the
Kern County Pre-Centennial Committee, thanking the Council for its
contribution of $150.00 to the 4th Annual Celebration to be held May 23
and 24, eas received and ordered placed on file.
Councilman Doolin requested that consideration be given to
amount in the budget for contribution to the Committee
placing this
next year.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on appeal of George F. McCourry to decision
of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying
application for a variance to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance of
a 24 unit apartment on that certain property
located at the southeast corner of proposed
McCourry Street and Planz Read.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, date of March 16, 1964 was set for hearing before the Count[
on appeal of George F. McCourry to decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment denying application of Lee D. Towery and George F. McCourry
requesting a variance of an R-2 (Two-Family Dwelling) Zone to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance of a 24 unit apartment
on that certain property located at the southeast corner of proposed
McCourry Street and Planz Road.
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Date set for hearing before the Council on
appeal of Mrs. Carol Loumeau to decision of
the Board of Zoning Adjustment denyingher
application for a Conditional Use Permit
to permit the operation and maintenance of
a nursery school on that certain property
commonly known as 3018 Nelson Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, date of March 16, 1964 was set for hearing before the Council
on appeal of Mrs. Carol Loumeau to decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment denying her application requesting a Conditional Use
Permit of an R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the operation
and maintenance of a nursery school on that certain property commonly
known as 3018 Nelson Street.
Reception of communication from Mrs. Allison
Sedgwick objecting to use of 19th Street
as a bus route.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, communication from Mrs. Allison Sedgwick objecting to the
routing of buses on 19th Street, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 11-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
ordering the vacation of portion of alleys in
Block 264, Northern Division, and Block 3,
Kruse Tract, in said City.
This being the time set for hearing on intention of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, to order the vacation of portion of alleys
in Block 264, Northern Division, and Block 3, Kruse Tract, under
Resolution of Intention No. 788, the City Clerk reported that notices
of hearing had been duly posted as required by law, and no protests
were received in her office. No protests or objections having been received:
upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz,
Resolution No. 11-64 entitled
A Resolution of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, ordering the vacation
of portion of alleys in Block 264, Northern Division,
and Block 3, Kruse Tract, in said city
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Stiern and Whirremote
None
None
Rucker,
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Acceptance of certain documents in connection
with the vacation of portion of alleys in Block
264, Northern Division, and Block 3, Kruse
Tract, in the City of Bakersfield.
When reporting to the Council regarding the abandonment
portions of alleys in Block 264, Northern Division, and Block 3,
Tract,
on the
of
Kruse
the Planning Commission based its recommendation for approval
following conditions:
That a 30 foot alley lying between the rear line of
Lots 16 and 17, Block 3, Kruse Tract and 17th Street,
be improved and dedicated to the City of Bakersfield
That a 20 foot easement providing access for municipal
services be provided from the westerly termination of
the east-west portion of alley to 18th Street prior
to the abandonment
In conformance with these conditions, upon a motion by Councilman
Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the'following documents were
accepted:
Street right-of-way Deed from Carl Edwin Krauter and
Carrie Louise Krauter for north-south alley between 17th
Slreet and east-west alley north of 17th Street and between
"R" and "V" Streets
Letter and faithful performance bond from Ernest N.
Oldham for the improvement of 30' alley in Block 3,
Kruse Tract, subject to requirements of the department of
Public Works
Grant of Easement from Carl Edwin Krauter and Cartie
Louise Krauter for ingress and egress to that certain
property described as portion of Block 264 and 265, and
vacated alleys therein
Mayor requested to send letter of commendation
to Boy Scout Headquarters for Flag Service
performed on holidays for the downtown merchants.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, the Mayor was requested to send a letter of commendation to Boy
Scouts Headquarters for Flag Service performed by Boy Scouts for the downtown
merchants on holidays.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Doolin:.
the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:20 P.M.
MA ' f Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CL~E~ ~'~''\ '
and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield~ California, March 2, 1964
Minutes of the regular weekly 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. Monday, March 2, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Monroe Stevens of the Pentecostal Holiness Church, Mayor
Winer called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks~
Mossman, Rucker, Whittemore
Absent: Councilman Stiern
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 24, ].964 were
approved as presented.
Invitation extended to the Mayor and
Members of the Council to attend recognition
program at Potomac Elementary School on
March 5~ 1964.
Councilman Rucker read an invitation to the Mayer and
members of the Council and the public~ to attend recognition program
at Potomac Elementary School to be held at 7:30 P.M. on March 5, 1964,
at which time the Potomac School student body and faculty will receive
the Freedoms Foundation Pilgrimage Award.
City Manager announces the selection of
the City of Bakersfield and his office
to act as hosts to foreign observers from
South Vietnam.
City Manager Noland announced that the State Department has
selected the City of Bakersfield and his office as being suitable for
two officials from the government
modern methods of city management
community. He advised that these
of South Vietnam to observe the
and the functioning of the general
gentlemen will spend approximately
ten days in the community beginning March 9, 1964.
Council to hold adjourned meeting on
Wednesday, March 5, 1964, at 7:30 P.M.
City Manager Noland presented a request for a transfer of
funds in amount of $10,000.00 in order to establish a budget necessary
to operate the Department of Water Resources for the remainder of the
current fiscal year. He also read a report informing the Council of
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certain basic reasons requiring the City's participation in water
matters. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Doolin, seconded
by Councilman Rucker and carried, that the Council hold an adjourned
meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 1964, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of taking action on the
proposed budget for the Department of Water Resources and on the
Feasibility Report submitted to the Council by Stone and Youngberg,
municipal financing consultants.
Approval of recommendation of City Manager
to absorb collection of wet garbage into
the City's regular operation upon expiration
of existing contract.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, recommendation of the City Manager to absorb collection of
wet garbage into the City's regular operation at termination of
existing contract on April l, 1964, was approved.
Approval of salary step advancements
effective March 1, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
the following salary step advancements were approved, effective
Helen M. Bolen Secretary Step D to E
Leander E. Nicola Maintenanceman I Step D to E
Approval of classification specifications
for the position of Procurement Officer.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, classification specifications for the position of Procurement
Officer, as adopted by the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous
Departments, were approved.
Approval of classification specifications
for the position of Buyer Trainee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, classification specifications for the position of Buyer Trainee
were approved.
Rucker,
March 1, 1964:
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First reading given to Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Section 3.68.110 (a) (Employee Classification)
of the Municipal Code by. adding the
classification of Buyer Trainee and
Procurement Officer.
First reading was considered given to an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section 3.68.110 (a)
(Employee Classification) of the Municipal Code by adding the
classifications of Buyer Trainee and Procurement Officer.
Adoption of Resolution No. 12-64.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 12-64 entitled:
A Resolution of /he City Council of the City of
Bakersfield declaring its intention to grant the
Gas Franchise applied for by the Southern
California Gas Company, pursuant to the Charter
of the City of Bakersfield and upon the terms and
conditions of Division 3, Chapter 2 of the Public
Utilities Code of the State of California, known
as the Franchise Act of 1937
and setting March 23, 1964 for hearing on the matter before the
Council, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks~ Mossman, Rucker,
and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Stiern
Adoption of Resolution No. 13-64.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution No. 13-64 entitled
A Resolution to the State Water Rights Board
requesting that the City of Bakersfield be given
a partial assignment of the application of the
State of California of Unappropriated Water in
the Kern River as contained in Application No.
5642 now pending before the State Water Rights
Board
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
and Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Stiern
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Adoption of Resolution No. 14-64.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution No. 14-64 entitled
A Resolution to the California State Water Rights
Board advising them of the termination of the
Bakersfield Municipal Water District and the
Resolution transferring the assets and powers of.
the Bakersfield Municipal Water District to the
Department of Water Resources of the City of Bakersfield
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Stiern
First reading given to An Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Section 5.16.010 and 5.16.020 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield regarding the
sale of Bicycles
First reading was considered given to an Ordinance of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section 5.16.010 and 5.16.020
of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield regarding the sale of
Bicycles.
Adoption of Resolution No. 15-64.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution No. 15-64 entitled
A Resolution of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield modifying Freeway Agreement covering
State Highway Route 57 between M Street and East
City Limits
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker and
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Stiern
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Adoption of Minute Order approving revision
of wording in Cooperative Drainage Agreement
No. 4-64 with Division of Highways and County
of Kern to construct drainage facilities as
part of 178 Freeway.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Minute Order approving revision of the wording of Section 20
of Cooperative Drainage Agreement No. 4-64 with the Division of
Highways and the County of Kern to construct drainage facilities as
part of 178 Freeway, was adopted. The words "East Side Canal System"
are to be substituted for "Integrated Drainage Facilities."
First reading considered given to an
Ordinance amending Section 11.04.770 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield,
pertaining to the Speed Limit on South "H"
Street.
First reading was considered given to an Ordinance amending
Section 11.04.770 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield,
pertaining to the Speed Limit on South "H" Street.
First reading considered given to an
Ordinance amending Section 11.04.650 of
the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
establishing Truck Routes in said City.
First reading was considered given to an Ordinance amending
Section 11.04.650 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
establishing Truck Routes in said City.
Petition from owners of Oak Street Market
requesting the closing of Sunset Avenue
between 99 Freeway to Oak Street, referred to
the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, petition from owners of Oak Street Market requesting the closing
of Sunset Avenue between 99 Freeway to Oak Street, was referred to the
Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whitemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2141 to 2208 inclusive, in amount of $156,683.18,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
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Reception of communication from California
State Chamber of Commerce re Conference in
Fresno on Friday, April 3, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from the California State Chamber of Commerce
inviting members of the Council to participate in conference giving
attention to the industrial and general economic future of the San
Joaquin Valley, to be held at the new Del Webb Hotel in Fresno, on
Friday, April 3, 1964, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from W. D. Warren
opposing a program of water fluoridation in
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by CounciIman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, communication from W. D. Warren, 1215 Owens Street, requesting
the Council to consider the initiation of some type of legislation that
would make it impossible for the City of Bakersfield to have a program
of water fluoridation forced upon the citizens, was received and ordered
placed on file, to be read at a later date.
Balfanz,
on appeal
denying her application for a variance of an R-3
Request of Kern Philharmonic Society for
grant to assist in the presentation of Sunday
concerts for the children of Bakersfield and
Kern County, to be held for consideration at
next budget hearing.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, request of Kern Philharmonic Society that the Council make a
grant to assist the Society in the presentation of Sunday concerts for
the children of Bakersfield and Kern County, was received and
ordered held for consideration at next budget hearings.
Date set for hearing before the Council on
appeal of Geneva Fanning to decision of the
Board of Zoning Adjustment denying her application
for a variance to permit the operation of a
beauty shop at 1031 Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
date of March 23, 1964, was set for hearing before the Council
of Geneva Fanning to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
(Limited Multiple
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Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a beauty shop attached to an existing garage at 1031
Chester Avenue.
Adjournment until Wednesday, March
1964, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the Council adjourned its meeting until Wednesday, March 5, 1964,
at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
MAYOR City of Bakersfield, California
ATTE ST:
CITY CL~RK and ~x-O[~io Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, March 4, 1964
Minutes of an adjounred meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall at 7:30 P. M. Wednesday, March 4, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by
Councilman Richard Stiern, Mayor Winer called the meeting to order
and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
The Mayor announced that this meeting was being held for
the sole purpose of acting upon the Feasibility Report submitted by
Stone and Youngberg, municipal financing consultants, and on request
for budget transfer to operate the Department of Water ~sources for
the remainder of the current fiscal year.
As the representatives of the firm of Stone and Youngberg
had not yet arrived, the Council took up the request for budget
transfer first on the agenda.
Approval of transfer of funds to establish
a budget necessary to operate the Department
of Water Resources for the remainder of the
current fiscal year 1963-64.
After discussion between members of the Council and the
administrative staff, if was moved by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded
by Councilman Rucker, that the Auditor-Controller be authorized to
transfer $10,000.00 from the City Council's Unapplied Appropriations
Account to the various accounts required to establish a budgel necessary
fo operate the Department of Water Resources for the remainder of the
current fiscal year 1963-64. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Rucker, Whirremote
Noes: Councilmen Mossman, Stiern
Absent: None
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Reception of Preliminary Draft of Feasibility
Study for possible municipal ownership of
the water system, as submitted by Stone and
Youngberg~ municipal financing consultants.
City Manager Noland introduced the representatiw~s of
Stone and Youngberg who had arrived to review the Feasibility Report
which was authorized by the Council on March 18, 1963. Mr. Noland
stated that a clarification of the report would be made by Mr. Don
Davis~ general partner in the firm.
Mr. Davis stated that this was a preliminary draft of a
feasibility study of the possibility of acquiring the water system
now serving the City of Bakersfield. He told the Council that as the
report was quite ]~ngthy, he would touch only on the most important
aspects. He stated that the firm's approach to this matter in
attempting to arrive at a reasonable valuation of the system was not
on a basis of reproduction price but rather on a basis of earnings
and earnings potential. Mr. Davis then proceeded to go through the report
answering questions from various members of the Council.
After over an hour's question and answer period and discussion
between the members of the Council and the administrative staff, upon
a motion by Councilman Whittemore~ seconded by Councilman Balfanz, the
Preliminary Report was ordered received and placed on file in its
present form. It was brought out that this report covers only
a study of the California Water Service Company system, but that a
final draft will be prepared which will include findings, analyses and
conclusions of the financing consultants regarding the operation of
the Crest Water Company and the Garden Water Company.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks~ seconded by
Councilman Whittemore, the Council adjourned at 9:07 P.M.
MAYOR of the City o~B~kersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY C and lerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield~ California
Bakersfield, California, March 9, 1964
Minutes of the regular weekly meeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, Cali£ornia~ held in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P. M., Monday~ March 9, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Councilman
Dick Mossman~ the Mayor called the meeting to order and asked for a roll
call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin~ Mossman Rucker,
Stiern and Whirremote '
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 1964 and the
adjourned meeting of March 4s 1964 were approved as submitted.
Mayor Winer introduced Mr. Ton That Chouc and Mr. Le Duy Duc~
two visitors representing the Vietnamese Civil Service, who have
been selected by the State Department to observe the modern methods of
city management and the functioning o£ Bakersfield in general. The
City Manager's office is acting as host to these two gentlemen for
approximately ten days beginning March 9th. Mr. Le Duy Duc thanked the
Mayor and the Council for the opportunity to attend and observe the
Council meeting and for the warm reception they have received in
Bakersfield.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1516 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, Ordinance No. 1516 New Series entitled
An Ordinance of the Councilof the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 3.68.110 (a) (Employee Classification)
of the Municipal Code by adding the classifications of
Buyer Trainee and Procurement Officer
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin~ Mossman, Rucker~ Stiern and
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
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Balfanz,
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1517 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Ordinance No. 1517 New Series entitled
An Ordinance of the Council of fhe City of Bakersfield
amending Sections 5.16.010 and 5.16.020 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield regarding the sale of
Bicycles
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman,
Whittemore
Rucker,
Stiern and
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1518 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Ordinance No. 1518 New Series entitled
An Ordinance amending Section 11.04.770 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield pertaining to the Speed
Limit on South "H" Street
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman,
Whittemore
Rucker,
Stiern and
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
Proposed Ordinance amending Sectio:n
11.04.650 of the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield establishing Truck
Routes in said City, referred back to the
Traffic Authority for further study.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, proposed ordinance amending Section 11.04.650 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield, establishing truck routes in said City
was referred back to the Traffic Authority for further study. Councilmen
Doolin, Stiern and Whittemore were not in favor of establishing a truck
route on "H" Street south of California Avenue, as this street is
mainly residential in nature and there are several schools in the area.
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City Manager and/or Director of Public Works
requested to urge the Division of Highways
to complete the widening of Brundage Lane.
Due to the fact that it is working a very definite hardship
on the business people along Brundage Lane and many complaints have
been received by both the Mayor and the members of the Council~ upon
a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Rucker~
the City Manager and/or the Director of Public Works were directed to
urge Mr. W. L. Welch~ Division Engineer of the Division of Highways,
to request the contractor to complete the widening and improvement
of Brundage Lane at an early date.
City Attorney requested to report to the
Council relative to litigation pending for
acquisition of property for widening of
"H" Street.
Councilman Doolin told the Council that he does not think the
City has dealt fairly with those residents on "H" Street who accepted
the amount offered to them by the City's agent for purchase of right
of way for the widening of "H" Street. He stated that he believes
Council should consider reimbursing those property owners who received
a small amount than their neighbors who requested court decisions
on the purchase price of their property. Both Councilmen Doolin and
Stiern believe that a public hearing on the matter should be held to
make an adjustment of the purchase price lo the satisfaction of the
propa~cy owners. After discussion, the City Aitorney was requested to
make a report to the Council on whether all cases for the acquisition of
property for the widening of "H" Street have been settled.
Approval of Classification Specifications
for the position of Director of Water
Resources, as adopted by the Civil Service
Board for Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker~ seconded by Councilman
Doolin~ classification specifications for the position of Director of
Water Resources, as adopted by the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous
Departments, were approved. Councilmen Mossman and Stiern voted in the
negative on this motion.
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First reading considered given to an
Ordinance of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Section 3.68.].10 (a)
(Employee Classification) of the Municipal
Code by adding the classification ef
Director of Water Resources.
At this time first reading was considered given to an
ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield amending Section
3.68.110 (a) (Employee Classification) of the Municipal Code by adding
the Classification of Director of Water Resources.
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed
from Pearson Henderson et al.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Street right of way Deed from Pearson Henderson et al was accepted.
Mr. Henderson offered to dedicate this street right of way on the condition
that the City make all the improvements adjacent to his property on the
Auburn Street Extension between Columbus and Oswell Streets, including
curbs~ gutters and paving, but excluding sidewalks.
The Council also requested the Planning Commission to institute
proceedings to abandon those portions of Section 15 which will not be
necessary for the street right of way.
Approval of Change Order No. 2 to William
Schallock for construction of Sanitary Sewer
in Section 18~ T. 30 S.~ R. 28 E.~ and Section
13~ T. 30 S., R. 27 E.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Change Order No. 2 to William Schallock for the construction
of Sanitary Sewer in Section 18~ T. 30 S., R. 28 E.~ and Section 13~
T. 30 S., R. 27 E., was approved as follows and authorization was granted
to transfer the necessary funds:
Extend sewer line along Hughes Lane between S.P.R.R.
Tracks and White Lane
Change in total bid price resulting from this Change
Order $13,350.00
Additional amount needed $ 2,726.00 approximately
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Date fixed for hearing before the Council
to consider changing street names and
house numbers in the College Heights area.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Whittemore,
date of March 30, 1964 was fixed for hearing before the Council to
consider changing street names and house numbers in the College Heights
area as follows:
Change Oswell Street, north of the termination
of Columbus S~reet, to Columbus Street and
renumber accordingly
2. Change Pepperdine Street to Oswell Street from
Columbus Street to Redlands Street
Extend Auburn Street southeasterly to the
intersection of Oswell and Columbus Street,
thence easterly along the alignment of
Columbus Street
City Attorney instructed to prepare
necessary procedures for abandonment of
Sunset Avenue between U.S. 99 Freeway
and Oak Street.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Mossman,
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare necessary procedures for the
abandonment of Sunset Avenue between U. S. 99 Freeway and Oak Street,
subject to all necessary utility easements and the construction of
a cul-de-sac and curbs, gutters and sidewalks to City specifications.
It was moved by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Stiern, and
carried, that date of April 6, 1964 be fixed for hearing on the matter
before the Council.
Approval of request of Martha R. Lunsford
et al to withdraw request for a zone change
of that certain property located northwesterly
of the intersection of Espee and Panama
Streets in Lot 5, Block 16, Homaker Park.
After holding a public hearing on request of Martha Lunsford
et al to amend the zoning boundaries from R-3 (Limited Multipel Family
Dwelling) Zone to an M-1 (Light Manufacturing) Zone, of that certain
property in the City of Bakersfield located northwesterly of the
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the intersection of Espee and Panama Streets in Lot 5, Block 16,
Homaker Park, the Planning Commission recommended to the Council
that the request be denied. Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker,
seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, request of Martha Lunsford to
withdraw the application for the zone change was approved.
Date fixed for hearing before the
Council on recommendation of the Planning
Commission to amend the text of the Zoning
Ordinance, Title 17.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, date of March 30, 1964, was fixed for hearing before the
Council on recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the
text of the Zoning Ordinance, Title 17, Chapter 17.44 Sections
17.44.020 and 17.44.030 (D Overlay) of the City of Bakersfield.
Claim from Stanley G. Allen for damages
to his motorcycle referred to theCity
Attorney for handling with the City's
insurance adjuster.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, claim from Stanley G. Allen for damages to his motorcycle
incurred in the westbound lane of Espee Street approximately in
front of Hopper Machine Works, was referred to the City Attorney for
handling with the City's insurance adjuster. Councilman Mossman
requested that the Council be notified of the outcome of the claim.
Action deferred for thirty days on
application from Southern Pacific Company
to construct spur track across "K" Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman.
Rucker, action was deferred for thirty days on application from
Southern Pacific Company to construct spur track across an unpaved
portion of "K" Street in the City of Bakersfield to serve the
McCarthy Tank & Steel Company at their plant site on 32nd Street
immediately east of "K" Street.
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Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on appeal of Mrs. Elma M. Hilllard to
decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
denying her application for a variance of
that certain property commonly known as
3101 3105 19th Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, date of March 30, 1964 was fixed for hearing before the Council
on appeal of Mrs. Elma M. Hilliard to decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment denying application by Harold C. Stellmacher requesting a
variance of an R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance of an 8-unit apartment building
on that certain property commonly known as 3101-3105 Nineteenth Street.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 2209 to 2211 inclusive, and Nos. 6 to 73 inclusive,
in amount of $254,153.24, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Request from American Municipal Association
for contribution for support of the Inter-American
Municipal Organization ordered held for
consideration at budget hearings.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, request from American Municipal Association for contribution
for support of the Inter-American Municipal Organization was ordered
to be held for consideration at budget hearings.
Reception of communication from KERO-TV Channel
23 praising the efforts of Councilmen Richard
Stiern and Bruce Marchbanks for their
presentation of their respective viewpoints on
the water situation in Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from KERO-TV Channel 23 praising the efforts of
Councilmen Stiern and Marchbanks for their presentation of their
respective viewpoints on the water situation in Bakersfield on the
program "Press Conference" was received and ordered placed on file.
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Communication from Kern, Inyo and Mono
Counties of California Building and
Construction Trades Council requesting
increase in size and quality of the City
Building Department, referred to the City
Manager for study and report back to the
Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties of California
Building and Construction Trades Council requesting an increase in
the size and quality of the City Building Department and a thorough
enforcement of the Building Code by the Building InspeO~ors, was
referred to the City Manager for study and report back to the Council.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Rucker,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:05 P.M.
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Bakersfield, California, March 16, 1964
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Present:
Absent:
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. Monday, March 16, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Peter McKnight of the First Presbyterian Church, the Mayor
called the meeting to order and asked for a
Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz,
Rucker, Stiern and Whirremote
None
Minutes of the regular meeting
as submitted.
roll call.
Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman,
of March 9, 1964 were approved
Acceptance of bid of Riel & Terry
for construction of a Swimming Pool
and Equipment-Toilet Building in
Siemon Park.
Mr. L. H. Neudeck, low bidder for the construction of a
swimming pool and equipment-toilet building in Siemon Park, submitted
a request to the Council to withdraw his bid because of an error
in computation. Upon a motion by Marchbanks, seconded by Doolin,
permission was granted to withdraw the bid, and bid of Riel & Terry
offering to the work for a total sum of $53,586.00 was accepted,
other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
contract.
Report from Director of Public Works
on completion date for widening of
Brundage Lane.
Councilman Doolin asked the Director of Public Works to give
him some idea when the widening and improving of Brundage Lane
would be completed. Mr. Bergen stated that he had talked to the
resident engineer on the project and was told that they have
approximately three to four weeks of work remaining to be done, but
in order to start this, they need about two weeks of dry weather.
As soon as they get the dry weather, the job will be completely
finished in three or four weeks.
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Administrative staff requested to report
on City's acquisition of property for the
widening of "H" Street.
Councilman Doolin again requested a report on the City's
handling of the right-of-way acquisition for the widening of "H"
Street. After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Mossman~
seconded by Councilman Stiern, the administrative staff was requested
to make a report including the chronological order in which events
took place for the acquisition of the property and finish up with the
course of action open to the Council in this matter.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1519 New Series.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Ordinance No. 1519 New Series entitled
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Section 3.68.110 (a)
(Employee Classification) of the Municipal
Code by adding the classification of Director
of Water Resources
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Rucker, Whittemore
Noes: Councilmen Mossman, Stiern
Absent: None
Approval of salary step advancement for
position of Planner I, Effective February
1, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, salary step advancement for Robert L. Boaqnan, Planner I,
from Step D to E, was approved.
Approval of reclassification and salary
change for Max L. White from Motor Coach
Operator to General Superintendent of the
Municipal Transit System.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, reclassification for Max L. White from Motor Coach
Operator to General Superintendent of the Municipal Transit System
with salary change from Schedule 22, Step F to Schedule 32, Step F,
was approved. The Council also approved a request for a leave of ab-
sence from Civil Service jurisdiction for a period of six months.
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Acceptance of Street Right of Way
Deed from John Deeter.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Mossman~ Street right of way Deed from John Deeter for a portion of
Lot 53, Tract 2815, was accepted.
Approval of Utilities Agreement with the
State Division of Highways for relocation
of Fire Alarm Facilities.
Upon a motion by ~.ouncllwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Utilities Agreement with the Division of Highways for the
relocation of fire alarm facilities to accommodate the proposed
highway construction on 24th Street between Oak Street and "M" Street,
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 74 to 122 inclusive, in amount of $21,535.03,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Permission granted Women's Division of the
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to
install an iron Japanese Garden Lantern on
the west lawn of the Civic Auditorium.
A communication from the Women's Division o:f the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce requesting approval of the Council to
install an iron Japanese Ga'rden lantern on the west lawn of the Civic
Auditorium was read, and upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded
by Councilman Rucker, the communication was received and ordered placed
on file, and permission was granted for the installation.
Reception of invitation from chairman of
People to People Committee to attend greeting
to delegation from Wakayama, Japan.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, a communication from Richard O. Tigner, chairman of People to
People Committee, inviting the Council to attend the greeting to be
extended to a delegation of forty guests from Wakayama, Japan, on
Wednesday morning, April 15, 1964, was received and ordered placed
on file.
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Acceptance of resignation of Irving
Ducoff as Civic Auditorium Manager.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, resignation of Mr. Irving Ducoff as Civic Auditorium Manager
was accepted with regret. Mr. Ducoff stated that his new assignment
is scheduled to commence on April 15, but that he will assist the city
in any manner and until such time as s suitable replacement is found.
City Manager authorized to recruit
immediately to fill position of Civic
Auditorium Manager.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the City Manager was authorized to recruit immediately to fill
the position of Civic Auditorium Manager.
Reception of communication from Walter
Kaufman declaring the prohibiting of
unaccompanied juveniles from picketing
as being unconstitutional.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, communication from Walter Kaufman, attorney at law, declaring
the action of Chief of Police Grayson in prohibiting unaccompanied
juveniles from picketing to be in violation of the First and Fourteenth
Amendments of the Constitution, was received and ordered placed on file.
After his communication was read, Mr. Kaufman again told
the Council he believed the order of the Chief of Police to be
unconstitutional and requested permission to file petitions bearing
more than 350 signatures opposing such order. He also filed a letter
from Attorney James Vizzard who, after commenting on the order of the
Chief, stated that he feels the Council should investigate the entire
find and ask the City Attorney to work out and formulate an ordinance.
which will notify each and every person of the extent of his rights
and as to any limitations upon them.
Many interested persons in the over-flow audience were
permitted to speak both opposing the action of the Chief and in favor
of prohibiting juveniles from picketing, particularly where there is
a possibility that they could become involved in violence. After
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listening to comments by the Council, the administrative staff and
the audience for a considerable length of time, the Mayor delcared
the discussion closed and no official action was taken by the Council.
Reception of communication from Mr. Henry
C. Mack re Resolution dissolving the Bakersfield
Municipal Water District.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from Mr. Henry C. Mack advising that the
Directors of the Bakersfield Municipal Water District have no intention
of following resolution of the City Council relative to dissolving tlhe
District and disposing of its assets unless they have an order which
has become final of some court having jurisdiction of the matter,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on appeal of Jack Busby to decision of
the Board of Zoning Adjustment granting
application of Edna M. Hill requesting
a variance to permit the construction of an
office building on that certain property
commonly known as 1102 Eye Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, date of April 6, 1964 was set for hearing before the Council on
appeal of Jack Busby to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment granting
application of Edna M. Hill requesting a variance of an R-3 Zone to
permit the construction, operation and maintenance of an office building
on that certain property commonly known as 1102 Eye Street.
Request from Arthur H. Van Wyk for annexation
of certain real property on Chester Lane,
referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, request from Arthur H. Van Wyk for annexation to the City of
Bakersfield of certain real property located on Chester Lane, was referred
to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Reception of communication from R. W.
Webber, manager of Blue Haven Pools,
commending the City Building Department.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz,
Stiern, communication
seconded by Councilman
from Mr. R. W. Webber, Manager of the Blue Have]/
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Pools of Bakersfield, commending the Building Inspection Department,
was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager Noland informed the Council that he expected
to be able to report on the accusations made against the Building
Department at next week's meeting.
Reception of communication from California
State Chamber of Commerce re conference to
be held in Fresno on Friday, April 3, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded hy Councilman
Doolin, communication from California State Chamber of Commerce reminding
the Council of the State Chamber Conference to be held in Fresno on
Friday, April 3, 1964, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 16-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring that no protests were made to
the annexation of territory designated as
Pacheco No. 4, proposed to be annexed to
the City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing protests by persons owning
real property within territory designated as Pacheco No. 4, proposed
to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield, the City Clerk reported that
the hearing was duly advertised and no written protests had been
received in her office. Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, Resolution No. 16-64 entitled
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring that no protests were made to the annexation
of territory designated as Pacheco No. 4 proposed to
be annexed to the City of Bakersfield
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
and Whittemore
None
None
Adoption of Ordinance No.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern
1520 New Series.
seconded by Councilman
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Mossman, Ordinance No. 1520 New Series entitled
An Ordinance approving annexation of a parcel of
uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield,
California, designated as Pacheco No. 4, 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, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 17-64.
This being the time set for hearing objections to the
inclusion of that certain territory designated as Pacheco No. 4 within
the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District, and no protests
or objections having been received, upon a motion by Councilman Stiern,
seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, Resolution No. 17-64 entitled
A Resolution annexing certain territory designated
as Pacheco No. 4 to the Greater Bakersfield Separation
of Grade District
was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
None
None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absnet:
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 176
denying Conditional Use Permit to permit
the operation and maintenance of a nursery
school on that certain property commonly
known as 3018 Nelson Street.
This was the time set for hearing on appeal of Mrs. Carol
Loumeau to the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying her
application for a Conditional Use Permit affecting thatproperty zoi~d
R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the operatiQn and mainl;enance
of a nursery school for pre-school children on that certain propert;y in
the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 3018 Nelson Str~, all
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interested persons present were given the opportunity to be heard.
Letters and petitions signed by 92 persons opposing the granting
of the Conditional Use Permit and letters and petitions signed
by 79 persons favoring the granting of the Permit were read and
filed.
Mrs. Loumeau read the results of a survey she had made
regarding the impact of day care homes in other neighborhoods.
Inasmuch as practically every resident within the 300 foot radius
was opposed to the granting of the permit, after discussion, upon
a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz:.
the Council upheld the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
and adopted Zoning Resolution No. 176 denying the Conditional Use
Permit by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Stiern and Whirremote
None
None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Ruc ke r,
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 177
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-2 (Two-Family
Dwelling) Zone to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a 24-unit
apartment on that certain property located
at the southeast corner of proposed McCourry
Street and Planz Road, City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of George F.
McCourry to the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying
application of George F. McCourry and Lee F. Towery requesting a
variance of zoning from an R-2 (Two-Family Dwelling) Zone to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance of a 24-unit apartment
on that certain property in the City of Bakersfield located on the
southeast corner of proposed McCourry Street and Planz Road~ all
interested persons present were given an opportunity to be heard.
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A petition signed by 23 persons in the area opposing the
granting of the variance and one signed by 44 residents of the Greenfield
School District and assessment district for improvements of the bridge
and street now being constructed favoring the variance, ~re received
and filed.
After considerable discussion, upon a motion by Counc~man
Whirremote, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks, the decision of the
Board of Zoning Adjustment was upheld, and Zoning Resolution No. 177
denying the variance was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern
and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Request from President Kennedy Memorial
Committee to create a memorial to the late
president, referred to the Planning Director.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, request from the President Kennedy Memorial Committee to
create a memorial to the late president in this community, was
referred to the Planning Director to work with the County Planning
Department and the other organizations participating in this endeavor.
Director of Public Works requested to
report on the installation of traffic
control signals at theintersection
of South Chester and Casa Loma Drive.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the Director of Public Works was directed to report on the
feasibility of entering into a joint venture with the County of Kern
to install traffic control signals at the intersection of South Chester
and Casa Loma Drive, and if there are not sufficient funds remaining
ssary
in this year's budget, to place the nece/~ in next year's budget
for this project.
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Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Doolin, the Council adjourned its meeting at 11:40 P.M.
MAYOR o~ the City of Bakersfield,
Cal.
ATTEST:
·
CLE~ '~-~ ~ C~ of the
CITY ~x-Officio Council
of the City of Bakersfield~ California
Bakersfield, California, March 23, 1964
209
Minutes of a regular weekly 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. Monday, March 23, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Dr. J.
Wesley Farr, of the First Methodist Church, Vice-President Marchbanks
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: Mayor Winer
Due to the absence of Ma~or winer., Vice-President Marchbanks
acted as presiding officer.
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 1964 were approved
as presented.
Action deferred for one week on
bids for Road Oil and Emulsion.
In accordance with the request of Director of Public Works
Bergen, action on the bids for Road Oil and Emulsion was deferred for
one week.
Councilman Stiern appointed to
represent the City of Bakersfield
on Association of Kern County Cities
Committee.
Councilman Stiern read a report on a meeting of the
Association of Kern County Cities which was held on March 19, 1964,
at which time the formation of a committee to draw up the Association's
bylaws and serve as an informal board of directors until the association
is formalized and its officers elected, was authorized. Upon a motion
by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Doolin, Councilman Stiern
was appointed to represent the City of Bakersfield as a member of this
Committee.
Reception report of meeting of the
Association of Kern County Cities
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, report of the meeting of the Association of Kern County
Cities was received and ordered placed on file.
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Reception of Communications from Bakers-
field and Kern County Builders Exchange,
Inc. and O. B. Williams, Contractor.
At this time, City Manager Noland, in an oral report to
the Council, commented on statements contained in conm~unication
from the Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties of California Building and Con-.
struction Trades Council, relative to the Building Department and its
activities. He stated that having been instructed by the Council to
meet with members of the Building Trades Council, this past week such.
a meeting was held. Although there was a great deal o£ discussion re-
garding instances of discriminatory inspection and a noticeable lack
of issuance of building permits, there were few, if any violations
cited, which were within the City but within the unincorporated areas.
The City Manager asked for information on specific violations, times
and places, so that the Building Department could go out and track
down the cases and find out if they were true. He stated that he had.
been assured by the Building Trades Council that they will file with his
office a report of all incidents, and inasmuch as he has not at this
point received report, anything that he can say at this meeting will
be inconclusive to that extent.
He stated that the matter of the Bakers£ield Inn was dis-
cussed and that the Council should know that the Building Department
is and was in complete control of that situation at all times.
The City Manager stated that the salary schedule of the
Building Inspectors was reviewed with the members of the Building
Trades Council, and he believes that they did know and agreed with
him that in comparison with other cities of the same size, Bakersfield
is paying above average salaries for Building Inspectors.
After the City Manager concluded his report, representatives
of the Building Trades Council addressed the Council in defense of the
position taken by their organization.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, communications from the Bakersfield and Kern County Builders
Bakersfield, California, March 23, 1964 - Page 3
21.1
Exchange, Inc. and O. B. Williams, Contractor, both supporting the
Bakersfield Building Department, were received and placed on file.
No further action was taken by the Council at this time.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 789 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, declaring its
intention to order the vacation of a
portion of Sunset Avenue, City of
Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Whittemore, Resolution of Intention No. 789 of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, declaring its intentions to order the vacation of
a portion of Sunset Avenue, City of Bakersfield, and setting April 13,
1964, for hearing on the matter before the Council, was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on agreement for leasing
data processing equipment deferred.
In accordance with request of Auditor-Controller Haynes
agreement for leasing data processing equipment was deferred.
Reception of City Clerk's certificate
of sufficiency of nominating petitions
filed by candidates for the office of
Mayor to be voted upon at June 2, 1964,
primary election.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, the City Clerk's certificate of sufficiency of nominating
petitions filed by six candidates for the office of Mayor, to be voted
upon at the June 2,1964 primary election, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Request form John W. Shipman for abandon-
ment of dedication of vehicular access to
Lot 1, Tract 2520, referred to the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary proceedings.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-.
man Mossman, request from John W. Shipman for abandonment of dedication
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of vehicular access to Lot 1, Tract 2520, was referred to the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary proceedings for abandonment.
Claims for personal injuries and
property damage from Carolyn J.
Slayden~ et al~ referred to the
City Attorney for handling.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwom:~n
Balfanz, claims for personal injuries and property damage filed by
Carolyn J. Slayden et al, were referred to the City Attorney for
handling with the City's insurance carrier.
Approval of Utilities Agreement with
State Division of Highways for relo-
cation of fire alarm facilities to
accomodate state freeway construction
between "M" Street and 0.1 mile west
of Oswell Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Utilities Agreement with the State Division of Highways for
relocation of Fire alarm facilities to accomodate the State's freeway
construction between "M" Street and 0.1 mile west of ()swell Street,
was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Plans and Specifications
for construction of Storm Drain in
Palm Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz~ Plans and Specifications for construction of Storm
Drain in Palm Street were approved.
Action on Drainage Snmp Agreement
with the County of Kern deferred
for one week.
In accordance with request of the Director of Public Works,
action on Drainage Sump Agreement with the County of Kern was de£erred
for one week.
Matter of proposed ordinance for
increasing salary of Civic Audi-
torium Manager referred to the
Governmental Efficiency Committee
for study and recommendation.
At this time, proposed ordinance of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield amending Section 3.68.110 (a) (Employee, Classification)
of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield, a change of salary
Bakersfield, California, March 23, 1964 - Page 5
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of the Civic Auditorium Manager from Range 37 to Range 39, to become.
effective April 1, 1964, was discussed. Councilman Mossman stated that
he wanted the record to show that he objects to the ordinance because
it was not first referred to the Governmental Efficiency Committee.
After discussion, upon the motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by
Councilman Marchbanks, the matter was referred to the Governmental
Efficiency Committee for study and recommendation by the following
called vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: Councilmen Balfanz, Rucker
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council[-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 123 to 180 inclusive, excluding No. 146,
in amount of $42,096.67 as audited by the Finance Approval Committee
were allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of communication from Mr. Dean
A. Gay expressing approval of order of
Chief 6rayson prohibiting juvenile picketing.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from Mr. Dean A. Gay expressing approval of the
action of Chief Grayson in prohibiting picketing by juveniles and
stating that he would like to see the City Council back the order
handed down by the Chief of Police, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Reception of invitation from Kern
County Library Associ~ies to join
in the celebration of National
Library Week.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, invitation from Kern County Library Associates to join in the
celebration of National Library Week, April 12-18, 1964, was received
and ordered placed on file.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1521 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield granting to
the Southern California Gas Company a
Corporation, the Right, Privilege, and
Franchise, to lay and use pipes and
appurtenances for transmitting and dis-
tributing Gas for any and all purposes
under, along, across or upon the public
streets, ways, alleys and places, as the
same may now or hereafter exist, within
said City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on application of the
Southern California Gas Company for a Gas Franchise in the City of
Bakersfield, and no protests or objections having been received,
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Whittemore,
Ordinance No. 1521 New Series ~f the City of Bakersfield granting to
the Southern California Gas Company a Corporation, the Right, Privilege,
and Franchise, to lay &~d use pipes and appurtenances for transmitting
and distributing Gas for any and all purposes under, along, across or
upon the public streets, ways, alleys and places, as 'the same now or
may hereafter exist, within said City of Bakersfield was adopted by the
foilwing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern
and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Hearing continued on appeal of Geneva Fanning
to the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjust-
ment denying her applicaiton for a variance
of zoning from an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling) Zone to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a beauty shop
on that certain property in the City of
Bakersfield commonly known as 1031 Chester
Place.
This being the time set for hearing on an appeal of Geneva
Fanning to the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying her
application for a variance of zoning from an R-3 (Limited Multiple
Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the construction, operation and main--
tenance of a beauty shop on that certain property in the City of
Bakersfield commonly known as 1031 Chester Place, the findings of
the Board of Zoning were read. The City Clerk advised that one
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written protest had been received from Mr. Arthur Lenix, 1007 Third
Street.
In order to permit Mrs. Fanning to poll the neighborhood
and obtain a petition favoring the granting of the variance, upon a
motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, the
hearing was continued until April 6, 1964. The City Clerk was in-
structed to notify the property owners in this area of the action
taken by the Council.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz,
the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
MAYOR o'f the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
CITY~CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield~ California
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Bakersfield, California~ March 30, 1964
Minutes of the regular weekly 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. Monday, March 30, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend John Reynolds of the First Congregational Church, the
Mayor called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern and Whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular weekly meeting of March 23, 1964
were approved as l~resented.
Presentation by Mr. Stanley S. Slotkin,
chairman of the Board of Abbey Rents.
At this time, Mr. Stanley S. Slotkin~ chairman of the Board
of Abbey Rents, who referred to himself as a one-man State Department,
issued an invitation to the City to be Sister-City of Bangalore~ a
city in India. He also issued an invitation to the Mayor and party
to visit Mysore, one of India's advanced states, as a guest of the
Maharajah of Mysore, at any time convenient.
Mr. Slotkin presented the city with an illuminated missal
from his private collection, circa 1150, and asked that this valuable
manuscript be framed and hung in the City Hall.
Mayor Winer presented Mr. Clotkin with a key to the City
of Bakersfield.
City Manager directed to send a wire to
Assemblyman John C. Williamson requesting
that AB 145 not be turned over to the Assembly
until further study has been made.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Mossman~ the City Manager was directed to send a wire to Assemblyman
John C. Williamson, a member of the Ways and Means Committee, requesting
that no action be taken on AB 145 until an opportunity has been
afforded the public to study the proposed bill. Councilman Mossman
requested that a communication also be sent to Assemblyman Casey
explaining the City's position in this matter.
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Request from Downtown Business Association
that Council support recommendation of the
Parking Authority to reve~ back to angle
parking on Chester Avenue, referred to the
Council Parking Committee for study.
Mr. George Xezantos, president of the Downtown Business
Association, addressed the Council and stated that he had held a
long discussion with the Traffic Authority of the City of Bakersfield
relative to the parking problem in the downtown area, and he was
therefore requesting that the Council support the recommendation of
the Traffic Authority to revert back to angle parking on Chester
Avenue from Truxtun Avenue to 24th Street, in an effort to revitalize
the downtown area. He stated that this was a pilot program and had
nothing to do with the long range plans for the downtown area.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Rucker,
seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, the matter was referred to the
Council Parking Committee to meet this week with the Traffic Authority
and the parking committee of the Downtown Business Association.
Rejection of all bids for Read Oil and
Emulsions and authorization granted to
readvertise on the basis of competitive
bids.
This being the time set to further consider bids received
for Road Oil and Emulsions requirements, recommendation of the
administrative staff that the City accept bid of Golden Bear Oil
Company in view of past experience and availability of the Golden
Bear Refinery, was read.
A request from Eugene E. Tinberg, sales representative of
West Coast Oil Company, requesting permission to appear before the
Council on behalf of his product, was read, and Mr. Tinberg addressed
the Council giving several reasons for awarding the bid to his company.
After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Doolin that the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager
and the Director of Public Works and award the bid to Golden Bear Oil
Company. The motion died for lack of a second.
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to all three companies on an area basis at stipulated price. This
motion was not seconded.
Again the matter was discussed by the Council and the
administrative staff and Councilman Stiern offered a motion lhat all
three bids be rejected and authorization be granted to readvertise
on the basis of competitive bids. Councilman Doolin seconded this
motion.
Councilman Mossman made an amendment to the motion, which
was seconded by Councilman Rucker, that a clause be included in the
specifications permitting the City to buy in quantities at its option.
Councilman Marchbanks voted in the negative on the amendment
to the motion and the original motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Salary Step Advancements
effective April l, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, the following salary step advancements were approved, to be
effective April l, 1964:
Bruce L. Dawson
Lee Guerra
W. R. Langfield
P. L. Owen
J. C. Phillips
B. W. Starr
George F. Stiles
Norman M. Walters
Approval
Patrolman E to F
Utility Man C to D
Motor Patrolman E to F
Firefighter D to E
Sanitation Crewman I C to D
Firefighter D to E
Maintenance Man I C to D
Patrolman E to F
of Drainage Sump Agreement with
County of Kern for Tract 2868.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Siiern, Drainage Sump Agreement with the County of Kern for Tract 2868,
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 18-64 calling
the Nominating Municipal Election for the
Office of Mayor and setting the hours for
opening and closing of polls for said
election to be held in the City of Bakersfield
on the 2rid day of June, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Resolution No. ~8-64 calling the Nominating Municipal Election
Bakersfield, California, March 30, 1964 - Pge 4
for the Office of Mayor and setting the hours for the opening and
closing of polls for said election to be held in the City of
Bakersfield on the 2nd day of June, 1964, and was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 19-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
providing for the Consolidation of a
Nominating Municipal Election for the
Office of Mayor of the City of Bakersfield
with the State Direct Primary Election and
Presidential Election to be held on June 2,
1964, and requesting the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Kern to order the
consolidation of said election.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Resolution No. 19-64 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
providing for the consolidation of a Nominating Municipal Election for
the Office of Mayor of the City of Bakersfield with the State Direct
Primary Election and Presidential Election to be held on June 2, 1964,
and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern to
order the consolidation of said election, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
This resolution was adopted subject to the deletion of
the name of Mrs. Elynor Falk, who has today submitted a written
request to the City Clerk withdrawing her name as a candidate for
the office of Mayor, or any other candidate who requests withdrawal
of his name before the final date to do so.
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Approval of Form of Ballot for Office of
Mayor to be voted upon at election 'to be
held on June 2, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Form of Ballot for Office of Mayor to be voted upon at election
to be held on June 2, 1964~ was approved, subject to the deletion of
the name of Mrs. Elyhire Falk and any other candidate who requests
withdrawal of his name before the final date to do so.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 790
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring its intention to order the vacation
of the alley in Block 18 of Homaker Park in
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilmall
Stiern, Resolution of Intention No. 790 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield declaring its intention to order the vacation
of the alley in Block 18 of Homaker Park in the City of Bakersfield,
and setting April 20, 1964 as the date for hearing on the matter before
the Council, was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin~ Marchbanks, Mossman~ Rucker, Stiern
and Whittemore
None
None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 791
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring its intention to order the vacation
of a portion of San Dimas Street in the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz~ seconded by Councilmall
Rucker, Resolution of Intention No. 791 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield declaring its intention to order the vacation
of a portion of San Dimas Street in the City of Bakersfield and setting
April 20, 1964 as the date for hearing on the matter before the
Council, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Stiern and Whirremote
None
None
Rucker,
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Claim from Beverly Jeannine Shamrell
against members of the Police Department
for alleged false arrest, referred to
the City Attorney for handling with the
City's insurance adjuster.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, claim from Beverly Jeannine Shamrell against members of the
Police department for alleged false arrest, was referred to the City
Attorney for handling with the City's insurance adjuster.
Request from Mrs. Esther Cooper for refund
of license fee referred to the City Attorney
for handling.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, request from Mrs. Esther Cooper, operator of the Heavenly
Dog Coffee Shop, for refund of license fee in the amount of $4.50, was
referred to the City Attorney for handling.
Leave of absence granted H. H. Wells,
janitor at the Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, leave of absence was granted H. H. Wells, janitor at the Civic
Auditorium.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 181 to 239 inclusive, excluding Voucher No. 235,
in amount of $244,268.65, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee,
were allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Communication from State Water
Rights Board relative to assignment of
water to the City of Bakersfield
referred to the City Attorney.
A communication from the State Water Rights Board acknowZ[edging
receipt of two Resolutions from the City of Bakersfield and advising that
request for partial assignment of Application 5642 must be made to
the California Water Commission, and that they are unable to locate
application of Bakersfield Municipal Water District for 100,000 acre-feet
of unappropriated water from the Kern River, was received and placed
on file, and referred to the City Attorney for handling.
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be heard.
of Zoning Adjustment be upheld and Zoning Resolution No.
the variance be adopted, by the following vote:
Reception of copy of communication sent
by Mr. Frank Sullivan to the Kern County
Water Agency.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, copy of a communication sent to the Kern County Water Agency
by Mr. Frank E. Sullivan, protesting the announced policy of the
Agency to establish one zone of benefit that would include his property,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 178
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-1
(Single-F~mily Dwelling) Zone to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance
of an eight unit apartment complex on that
certain property commonly known as 3101-3105
19th Street.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of Mrs.
Elma M. Hilllard to the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying
the request of Harold C. Stellmacher for a variance of zoning from an
R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the construction, operation
and maintenance of an eight unit apartment building with reduction of
the front yard setback requirement on that certain property in the City
of Bakersfield commonly known as 3101-3105 19th Street, the City Clerk
advised that written protests had been received in her office from the
following persons:
Mrs. Myrtle M. Fife 3031 - 19th Street
Clinton C. and Marie McCray 3017 - 19th Street
Mrs. Rod Hecox 3025 - 19th Street
All interested persons present were given the opportunity to
After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman
seconded by Councilman S{iern, that the decision of the Board
178 denying
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Sitern
and Whittemore
None
None
Noes:
Absent:
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City Attorney instructed to prepare
Ordinance amending the Text of the
Zoning Ordinance, Title 17.
This being the time set for hearing on recommendation of the
Planning Commission to amend the Text of the Zoning Ordinance,
Title 177 Chapter 17.44~ Sections 17.44.020 and 17.44.030, D
(Architectural Design) Overlay, and no protests or objections
having been received~ upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded
by Councilman Marchbanks, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
Ordinance amending Title 17 ot the Zoning Ordinance.
City Attorney instructed to prepare ordinance
changing certain City street names and street
addresses.
This being the time set for hearing any evidence for or against
the recommendation of the Planning Comission of the City of Bakersfield
to make the following city street name changes:
1. Changing the name of that portion of Oswell Street
extending northeasterly a~d northerly of the inter-
section of existing Pepperdine Street and
Columbus Street to its termination at Panorama Drive,
to Columbus Street.
2.Changing the name of Pepperdine Street to Oswell
Street.
3. The extension of Auburn Street southeasterly to an
intersection of Oswell Street and Columbus Street
at the northeast corner o£ Section 23, T. 30 S.,
R. 28 E., and the changing of name of Columbus Street
easterly of said intersection to Auburn Street.
Also for hearing any evidence for or against the changing
of such street addresses as are affected by the proposed street name
changes~ and no protests or objections having been received, upon a
motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman Rucker, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance to change
the street names and addresses.
Bakersfield, California~ March 30, 1964 - Page 9
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this
Council, upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, the Council adjourned its meeting at 10:30 P.
~AYOR of ~he City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
and ~x-Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.