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Bakersfield, California, July 6, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. July 6, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend James Patterson of the First Presbyterian Church, the Mayor
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Rucker, Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 1964 were approved
as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Joe D. Miller for
construction of Storm Drain in Larson
Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, unit prices bid by Joe D. Miller for construction of
Storm Drain in Larson Street were accepted, all other bids were rejected,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of bid of Bakersfield Office
Supplies for annual requirements of
Office Supplies.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, bid of Bakersfield Office Supplies to furnish annual requirements
Office Supplies was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of bid of Zellerbach Paper
Company to furnish annual requirements of
Office Paper Products.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, bid of Zellerbach Paper Company to furnish annual requirements
of Office Paper Products, was accepted, all other bids were rejected,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
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Acceptance of bid of Valley Office
Supply and School Equipment Company
to furnish annual requirements of
Typewriter Ribbons.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, bid of Valley Office Supply and School Equipment Company to
furnish annual requirements of Typewriter Ribbons, was accepted, all
other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
contract.
Acceptance of bid of Blake, Moffit &
Towne, and Oderite Janitor Supply for
annual requirements of Janitorial
Paper Products.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, bid of Blake, Moffit & Towne to furnish annual requirements of
Janitorial Paper Products, with the exception of Item 4, Stiener Roll Towels,
which was awarded to Oderite Janitor Supply, was accepted, all other bids
were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of bid of Mission Linen
Supply to furnish annual requirements
of Janitorial Rags.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, bid of Mission Linen Supply to furnish annual :requirements of
Janitorial Rags, was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of bid of San Joaquin Supply
Company to furnish annual requirements of
Janitorial Brooms and Brushes.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, bid of San Joaquin Paper & Janitor Supply Company to furnish annual
requirements of Janitorial Brooms and Brushes, was accepted, all other
bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of bids for annual requirements
of Janitorial Supplies.
Upon a motion by Councilman St iern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, bid of Odoritc Janitor Supplies to furnish annual requirements
of Janitorial Supplies with the exception of Items 6, 13, 17, 26 and
28, which did not meet specifications, was accepted, and bid of San
Joaquin Supply Company to furnish Items 2, 9, 13, 17, 26 and 28 was
accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contracts.
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City Attorney authorized to execute a
compromise and stipulate judgment to
allow a decree of Quiet Title to be
issued by the Court in order that
the development along Sunset Avenue
westerly of Oak Street may proceed.
Mr. Roland Woodruff, attorney, appeared before the Council and
stated that he was representing the property owners along Sunset Avenue
westerly of Oak Street, the area where the Council acted to close Sunset
Avenue a month or two ago. After the closing of Sunset Avenue, the
property owners proceeded with their plans to develop this area for
a motel site, but upon a search by the Title Company to issue a policy
of title insurance on this property, it was discovered that there were
two clouds on the title, on which was caused by an error in a deed,
which has since been corrected, and the other arising as the result
of the State of California having built a freeway and acquiring a parcel
of land to make a cul de sac at the end of Sunset Avenue where the
freeway actually closed Sunset Avenue.
The State relinquished a portion of this area to the City
and the Title Company feels that as a result of this relinquishment
and the freeway agreement, this constitutes a cloud on the title, which
necessitated a Quiet Title suit to be brought agains the City by
Mr. Woodruff. At the request of Mr. Woodruff, upon a motion by
Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks, the City
Attorney was authorized to execute a compromise and stipulate judgment
to allow a decree of Quiet Title to be issued by the Court in order
that the development by the property owners along Sunset Avenue may
proceed as planned.
Approval of Agreement with the Bakersfield
City School District for the use of District
School buses to transport pupils attending
day camp at Camp Okihi.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Agreement with the Bakersfield City School District for the
use of District School buses to transport pupils attending day camp
at Camp Okihi, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute
same.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1528 New
Series amending Chapter 11.04 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield
by adding Sections 11.04.725 and 11.04.726
prohibiting parking on certain portions of
24th Street (State Highway 178.)
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Mossman, Ordinance No. 1528 New Series amending Chapter
11.04 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by adding
Sections 11.04.725 and 11.04.726 prohibiting parking on certain portions
of 24th Street (State Highway
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
178), was adopted by the following vote:
Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern,
City Attorney instructed to prepare the
proper ordinance amending Chapter 17.12
of the Municipal Code for rezoning of that
certain property located northerly of the
24th Street - Rosedale Highway Interchange,
westerly of the East Side Canal.
The Mayor announced that he was reversing the order of
business and that hearing on recommendation of the Planning Commission
to approve the request of John H. Deeter for change of zone from an
R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling - Architectural Design) Zone
to a C-2-D (Commercial - Architectural Design) Zone, for that property
located northerly of the 24th Street - Rosedale Highway Interchange,
westerly of the East Side Canal, would be conducted at this time.
Mr. Henry Mack and Mr. John Deeter addressed the Council
stating that they had arrived at a compromise which was satisfactory
to all parties concerned, that Mr. Deeter had agreed to use the area
lying 150 feet on each side of Oak Street extended as a C-2-D
(Commercial - Architectural Design) Zone, and the area lying east of
the 150 foot line as an R-3-D (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling-
Architectural Design) Zone, and that certain deeds had changed hands
which would be recorded and make this compromise possible.
A petition containing the signatures of 67 residents of the
Westchester area favoring the rezoning was filed in the City Clerk's
office. Also Mr. Claude Baker and Mr. Geo Bradford filed letters
withdrawing their protests if a compromise was reached.
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No protests or objections
upon a motion by Councilman Mossman,
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being received from the audience,
seconded by Councilman Marchbanks,
the hearing was concluded, and the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare the proper ordinance incorporating the conditions relative to
the compromise, and amending Chapter 17.12 of the Municipal Code of
the City of Bakersfield.
Adoption of Resolution No. 43-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring
that no protests were made to the annexation
of territory designated as BrundageNo. 1
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 "Brundage No. 1," proposed
to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield, the City Clerk advised that
the hearing had been duly advertised and no written protests had been
received in her office. No one appearing in opposition to the proposed
annexation, upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilmall
Marchbanks, Resolution No. 43-64 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring that no protests were made to the annexation of territory
designated as "Brundage No. 1", proposed to be annexed to the City of
Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Stiern
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1529 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield, California,
designated as "Brundage No. 1", and providing
for the taxation of said territory to pay the
bonded indebtedness of said City.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Ordinance No. 1529 New Series approving annexation of a parcel of
uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield, California, designaled
as Brundage No. l, and providing for the taxation of said territory to
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pay
vote:
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent; None
Abstaining: None
the bonded indebtedness of said City, was adopted by the following
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, ~tittemore
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1530 New Series
amending Section 17.12.020 of Chapter 17.12
(Zoning Map) of the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing protests to recommendation
of the Planning Commission to zone upon annexation to the City of
Bakersfield that property located in the County of Kern southerly of
Brundage Lane, between Hughes Lane and Olive Street, a portion of
Brundage No. 1 Annexation, as a C-2 (Commercial) Zone, the City Clerk
reported to the Council that this hearing has been duly advertised and
no written protests had been received in her office. Findings of the
Planning Commission of its public hearing on the matter held June 3,
1964, were read. As no one appeared in opposition to the proposed zening
upon annexation, upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Whittemore, Ordinance No. 1530 New Series amending Chapter
17.12 of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield approving the
rezoning was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Stiern
Mossmall, Rucker, Whittemore
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1531 New Series
amending Section 17.12.020 of the Chapter 17.12
(Zoning Map) of the Municipal Code of the City
of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing protests to request of
Virginia Powers, et al, for zoning upon annexation, that property located.
in the County of Kern southeasterly of Brundage and Hughes Lane as a
C-2 (Commercial) Zone a portion of Brundage No. i Annexation - the
City Clerk reported to the Council that this hearing had been duly
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advertised and no written protests have been received in her office.
Findings of the Planning Commission at its public hearing on the
matter held May 6, 1964 were read. As no one appeared in opposition
to the proposed zoning upon annexation, upon a motion by Councilman
Mossman, seconded by Councilman Whirremote, Ordinance No. 1531 New
Series amending Section 17.12.020 of Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Map) of
the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield approving the rezoning
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstaining: Councilman Stiern
Adoption of Resolution No. 44-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ordering
the vacation of a portion of the alley in
Block 172, City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on Resolution of Intention
of ~e Council to vacate a portion of the alley in Block 172, City of
Bakersfield, Resolution of Intention No. 794, the City Clerk reported
to the Council that this hearing was duly posted and no written protests
had been received in her office. No one appearing ih opposition to
the proposed vacation, upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded
by Councilman Stiern, Resolution No. 44-64 ordering the vacation was
adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Whittemore
Encroachment Permit granted Electric
Equipment Company for construction of
a concrete block wall on the north side
of 22nd Street between "P" and "Q" Streets.
In accordance with recommendation of the Director of Public
Works, upon a motion by Councilman St iern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Encroachment Permit was granted Electric Equipment Company
to construct a block wall on the north side of 22nd Street between
"P" and "Q" Streets.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1532 New
Series amending Title 17 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield by changing
the land use zoning of those certain
properties in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 2830 Union Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on proposal by the
Planning Commission for a change of zone on that certain property connnon-
ly known as 2830 Union Avenue from an R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) Zone to a
C-2 (Commercial) Zone, the City Clerk reported to the Council that titis
hearing had been duly advertised and no written protests had been
received in her office. Findings of the Planning Co~aission at its
public hearing on this matter held June 3, 1964, were read. No one
appearing in opposition to the proposed change in zone, upon a motion by
Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Rucker, Ordinance No. 1532
New Series amending Title l? of the Municipal Code by changing this ].and
use zoning was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossmail, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Manager instructed to call for bids
on food, tobacco, beverage and miscellaneous
concession items at the Bakersfield Civic
Auditorium.
The City Manager was instructed to call for bids for food,
tobacco, beverage and miscellaneous concession items at the Bakersfield
Civic Auditorium and the matter of a contract will be discussed at
next meeting on July 20, 1964.
Action on matter of reducing working week
for Bakersfield Firemen deferred for thorough
study and presentation tothe Council at meeting
of July 20, 1964.
The next item appearing on the Agenda was a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, approving and
adopting the Budget for the fiscal year 1964-65. Councilman Doolin
asked if adoption of the Resolution would mean that nothing else could
be considered or included in this budget. City Manager Noland stated
that was just about correct.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
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Councilman Doolin then said he would like to bring up
something at this time, that the request of the Fire Department for
a reduction of the work week from 72 hours to 65 hours, was not a new
thing. He therefore made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, that the budget hearings be reopened and consideration be
given to reducing the work week of member so the Fire Department
beginning January 1, 1965, at an approximate cost of $21,000. Councilman
Mossman made an amendment to the motion to also consider the matter of
a storm drain at 30th and F Streets, if the budget hearings were to be
reopened. This motion failed for lack of a second.
Considerable discussion followed~ during which Councilman
Marchbanks, said he would be willing to amend his motion to make the
change effective March 1, 1965, in order to have a date set time time
within the fiscal year.
Substitute motion was made by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
Councilman Mossman, that action on this matter be deferred for two weeks
until July 20, 1964, to permit the City Manager to compile figures which
would accurately determine the cost of the change. Also, a presentation
could be made to the Council by representatives of the Fire Department
at this time. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
None
None
Approval of Step salary increases
effective July l, 1964 and August 1, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, the following step salary increases were approved, effective
July 1, 1964:
John W. Donnelly
John J. Foy
O'Neal Howard
Sanitation Crewman I D to E
Motor Patrolman E to F
Sanitation Crewman I D to E
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The following step salary increases were approved,
August 1, 1964:
Balfanz,
E. Abrams
R. M. Belyeu
A. W. Noland,
Jr.
effective
Leave of Absence granted Mrs. Irene M.
Robinson, Communications Operator,
was accepted.
Police Department.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern,
a leave of absence, until October l,
seconded by Councilwoman
1964, was granted Mrs.
Irene M. Robinson, Communications Operator, Police Department.
Acceptance of Right of Way Deed from
Frank E. and Betty J. Moynier for
additional street width at southwest
corner of Ming Avenue and Real Road.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, right of way Deed from Frank E. and Betty J. Moynier for
additional street width at southwest corner of Ming Avenue and Real Road,
Approval of Cooperative Agreement with
Sears Roebuck & Co. for construction
of Storm Drain Facilities.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
~[hittemore, Cooperative Agreement with Sears Roebuck & Co. for
construction of storm drainage facilities to connect drainage of Ming
Road and the area north to existing drainfield south of Sears Site,
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Approval of Service Agreement with Pacific
Gas and Electric Company for Sanitary
Landfill.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Service Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company for
service at the Sanitary Landfill, was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Reception of Resolution of the Board of
Supervisors opposing enactment of State
Hotel Bed Tax Law.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, Resolution of the Board of Supervisors opposing enactment
Sanitation Crewman II E to F
Equipment Operator II E to F
City Manager C to D
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of State Hotel Bed Tax Law and concurring in the views of the City
Council as set forth in its Resolution expressing opposition to this
legislation, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Statement of all votes
cast at the Nominating Municipal Election
of June 2, 1964 in the City of Bakersfield
and Certificate of the County Clerk of
Results of Canvass of same.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Statement of all Votes cast at the Nominating Municipal Election
for Mayor held June 2, 1964 in the City of Bakersfield, with Certificate
of the County Clerk to Result of the Canvass attached thereto, was
received and ordered placed on file.
The votes cast at said election for the office of Mayor, are
as follows:
Total Number of
Total Number of
Total number of
Total number of
Total number of
votes cast including Absentee Vote
votes cast for Robert J. Guerin
votes cast for Russel V. Karlen
votes cast for Earle E. Massa
votes cast for Charles E. Wakefield
Rucker,
reappointed to
Re-appointment of Member of the Inter-
Group Relations Board for one year term
expiring July 1, 1965.
20,735
5,324
7,604
3,013
4,794
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
the following members of the Inter-Group Relations Board were
serve for a one year term expiring July 1, 1965:
Reverend Julius Brooks
Frederick Cronkhite
Thomas Werdel
Mrs. Lois Y. Harriman
Joseph Lee
Melvin Brown
Mrs. Frances M. Sill
Alfred Leon
Jack Levy
Appointment of Member of the Transit
Authority deferred for two weeks.
The Mayor announced that the appointment of a member of the
Transit Authority Commission would be deferred for two weeks.
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Request £rom Mr. and Mrs. Richard D.
Fox for permission to enter into a sewer
rental agreement referred to the
Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, request from Mrs. and Mrs. Richard D. Fox for permission
to enter into a sewer rental agreement pending annexation to the City
of Bakersfield of that certain property located along the west side of
South "H" Street approximately 200 feet north of Hendricks Lane, was
referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Request £rom W. G. Battenstein for the
closing of the alley in Block 528, City
of Bakersfield, referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, request from W. G. Battenstein for closing of the alley in
Block 528, City of Bakersfield, said alley being located between 28th
and 29th Streets and K and L Streets, was referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Approval of Renewal o£ Elevator Service
Contract with Otis Elevator Company.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, renewal of Elevator Service Contract with Otis Elevator
Service 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. 51 to 65 inclusive, Nos. 1 to l?l
inclusive, and Nos. 1046 to 1053 inclusive, in amount of $135,841.81,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of communication from Rabbi
and Mrs. Irving Ganz re Student Nonviolent
Coordinating Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, communication from Rabbi and Mrs. Irving Ganz re Non-
violent Coordinating Committee's Mississippi Project, was received and
ordered placed on file.
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Communication from Rabbi and Mrs. Irving
Ganz referred to the Inter-Group Relations
Board for recommendation.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from Rabbi and Mrs. Irving Ganz~ was referred to
the Inter-Group Relations Board for recommendation.
Reception of communication from County
Recorders' Association re Annual Conference.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, communication from County Recorders' Association advising that
their annual conference will be held in Bakersfield in March, 1965,
and congratulating Ray Vercammen, Kern County Recorder, for his success
in bringing the Conference to Bakersfield, was received and 6rdered
placed on file, and Mayor Winer was directed to reply to same.
Reception of communication from Kern~ Inyo
and Mono Counties Central Labor Council
calling attention of the Council to formation
of a local union by members of the Bakersfield
Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, communication filed with the Council by Lowell E. Fowler,
Executive Secretary of the Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties Central Labor
Council, AFL-CIO, calling its attention to the fact that members of
the Bakersfield Fire Department have been granted a charter to form a
local union known as the Bakersfield Fire Fighters Association, Local
No. 844, International Association Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO, and announcing
full support to this newest local union, was received and ordered placed
on file. Mr. Fowler also stated that the Central Labor Council is in.
full accord with the Fire Department's request for a reduced work week.
Adjournment.
There being no further busines to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
the Council adjourned its meeting at 10:00 P.M.
MAROR of the C~ty of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
California
Bakersfield, California, July 20,. 1964
of
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. July 20, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by
Councilman Richard Stiern, the Mayor called the meeting to order
asked for a roll call.
Present:
Absent:
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Mayor Winer. Councilmen Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Stiern, Whirremote
and
Councilwoman Balfanz
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 6,
as presented.
Rucker,
]964 were approved
Acceptance of Bid of Dicco, Inc.
Annual Requirements of Type B
Asphalt Concrete.
for
Acceptance of Bid of August C. Speth, Jr.
for operation of Concession Stands at the
Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, bid of 32% of the gross sales, exclusive of sales tax, made by
August C. Speth, Jr., dba as Sanitation Engineers, was accepted, and
the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract which is to be amended
according to the specifications.
contract.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, unit price bid by Dicco, Inc. to furnish annual requirements
of Type B Asphalt Concrete was accepted, all other bids were rejected,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of Bid of Dicco, Inc. for Grading,
Paving and Improving Auburn Street between
Columbus and Oswell Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, unit prices bid by Dicco, Inc. for grading, paving and improving
Auburn Street between Columbus and Oswell Streets were accepted, all
other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
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Appointment of member of the Transit
Authority Commission deferred for two
weeks.
The Mayor announced that the appointment of a member of the
Transit Authority Commission would be deferred for two weeks.
Governmenial Efficiency Committee,
Administrative Staff and employee
representatives to study and report
back to the Council on request of
Bakersfield City Employees' Association
for additional fringe benefits.
Mr. Walter Schallock, chairman of the salary and fringe
benefits committee of the Bakersfield City Employees' Association,
requested the Council to consider seven fringe benefits for the
employees of the Miscellaneous Departments, which they are not
presently receiving. Councilman Doolin stated that two of these
requests had been brought to the attention of the Council before,
but this was the first time the Council had heard of the other
proposals. He therefore made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Rucker and carried unanimously, that
the Miscellaneous, Police and Fire Departments,
Staff and the Governmental Efficiency Committee
in September,
departments as well
back to the Council.
representatives from
the Administrative
meet together early
study the proposals, most of which will effect all
as the Miscellaneous employees, and make a report
Request of Fire Department Employees
for reduction of work week from 72
hours to 67.2 hours, granted, to become
effective April 1, 1965.
Deputy Chief Cal Haggard and Captain Joe Dougherty,
representing the members of the Fire Department, addressed the Council
and requested that the working week of the platoon members of the Fire
Department be reduced from the current 72 hours per week to a 67.2
hour work week. They stated that in order to effect the transition
to a shorter work week, a 7% increase in platoon manpower would be
required in order to maintain the strength recommended by the
National Board of Fire Underwriters, and furnished the Council with
a cost b~eaEdown covering the employment of 7 additional men.
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City Manager Noland commented that he had no quarrel with
the request,that he did not feel it was unreasonable, but he did
feel it was unreasonable at this time. He said that he had stated
previously that he would recommend shorter hours for firemen on
July 1, 1965, but he was a little concerned about the impact on other
departments of the City who had submitted budgets for operating their
departments as economically as possible, in good faith, and wifhouf
requesting additional benefits.
Considerable discussion followed between the members of the
Council. The cost breakdown submitted by the Fire Department indicated
that the cost to the City for a three months period would amount to
approximately $12,555.47. Councilman Doolin made a motion, seconded
by Councilman Whirremote, that the request of the Fire Department
for a reduction of working hours from 72 hours per week to a 67.2
work week be granted, effective April l, 1965.
Substitute motion made by Councilman Mossman, seconded by
Councilman Stiern, that the matter be tabled until next 'budget hearings,
at which time this information along with requests submitted by ofher
departments, could be studied and considered by the Council, failed
to carry by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Mossman, Stiern
Noes: Councilmen Doolin, Marchbanks, Rucker, Whittemore
Absent: Councilwoman Balfanz
The original motion then carried by the following roll call
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Doolin, Marchbanks, Rucker, Whittemore
Councilmen Mossman, Stiern
Councilwoman Balfanz
Reception of communication from
Councilwoman Balfanz re change in Fire
Department Work week.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, communication from Councilwoman Balfanz stating that she
regrets she is unable to be present when the decision on the change
in the Fire Department work week is to be made, due to the fact that
she and her husband are on vacation, was received and ordered placed
on file.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 45-64 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, approving and adopting the
Budget for the Fiscal Year 1964-65.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, Resolution No. 45-64 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, approving and adopting the Budget for the
Fiscal Year 1964-65, as amended, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Doolin, Marchbanks, l~ucker,,whittemore.~.
Noes: Mossman, Stiern
Absent: Councilwoman Balfanz
City Attorney instructed to prepare ordinance
to retain 40 mile speed zone in relinquished
State Highway, Oak Street.
In accordance with recommendation of the Police Department,
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance to retain the
40 mile speed zone in relinquished State Highway, Oak Street, along
with any other action necessary with regard to responsibility for
maintenance of all traffic control devices now installed in this
area .
Approval of Community Recreation
Agreement with the County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Community Recreation Agreement with the County of Kern,
for revised figure of $43,026.00, was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Approval of Step salary increases
effective August 1, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the following step salary increases were approved, effective
August l, 1964:
Elmer Brown Janitor C to D
Kenneth R. Green Detective E to F
P. D. Prince Firefighter C to D
M. L. Stewart Firefighter C to D
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Rucker,
thereto certain rates of wages heretofore
the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Adoption of Resolution No. 46-64 amending
Resolution No. 36-64 gilding thereto certain
rates of wages heretofore not included.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Resolution No. 46-64 amending Resolution No. :36-64 adding
not included, was adopted by
Councilmen Doolin, Marchbanks,
Whittemore
None
Councilwoman Balfanz
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern,
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
795 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, declaring its
intention to order the vacation of a
portion of 27th Street, City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Resolution of Intention No. 795 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, declaring its intention tootder the vacation
a portion of 27th Street, City of Bakersfield, and fixing August 17,
as the date for hearing before the Council, was adopted by the
of
1964,
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Doolin, Marchbanks,
Whittemore
None
Councilwoman Balfanz
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern~
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
796 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, declaring its
intention to order the abandonment of
the dedication of vehicular access
rights to Hughes Lane from Lot 42,
Tract 2520, City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Resolution of Intention No. 796 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, declaring its intention to order the
abandonment of the dedication of vehicular access rights to Hughes
Lane from Lot 42, Tract 2520, City of Bakersfield, and fixing
Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1964- Page No. 6
August 17, 1964, as the
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
date for hearing before the Council, was
Councilmen Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Whirremote
None
Councilwoman Balfanz
Rucker, Stiern,
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
797 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, declaring its
intention to order the vacation of a portion
of the northeast corner of White Lane and
Wible Road, in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Resolution of Intention No. 797 of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, declaring its intention to order
the vacation of a portion of the northeast corner of White Lane and
Wible Road,
as the date
vote:
Ayes:
in the City of Bakersfield, and fixing August 17, 1964,
for hearing before the Council, was adopted by the following
Councilmen Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: Councilwoman Balfanz
Approval of Lease with George Haberfelde,
Inc. for parking lot on 16th Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Lease with George Haberfelde, Inc. for parking lot on
16th Street, was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1533 New Series
amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield by changing
the Land Use Zoning of those certain properties
in the City of Bakersfield located north of
the 24th Street - Rosedale Highway Interchange
and west of the East Stine Canal.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Ordinance No. 1533 New Series amending Title 17 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by changing the Land Use
Zoning of those certain properties in the City of Bakersfield located
north of the 24th Street - Rosedale Highway Interchange and west
of the East Stine Canal, was adopted by the following
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Whirremote
None
Councilwoman Balfanz
Rucker,
vote:
Stiern,
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Approval of Service Contract with
Division of Highways for expenses
incurred in connection with two
street abandonments.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Doolin, Service Contract with the Division of Highways
covering expenses incurred in connection with two street abandonments
for construction of 178 Freeway, was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same.
Approval of Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement with the County of Kern
for Traffic Signals Maintenance at
Alta Vista and Bernard Street.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement wifh lhe County of Kern
for Traffic Signals Maintenance at Alta Vista and Bernard Street,
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution directed to the American
Legion re elimination of racial
discrimination.
Mr. Alfred Saunders, president of the Bakersfield Branch
of the NAACP, addressed the Council requesting the adoption of a
resolution which would endorse the action of the City of San Jose
calling for a convention to be held in San Jose of the Department
of California American Legion~ only if allied organizations who
discriminate on a racial basis are excluded.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Whirremote,
seconded by Councilman Doolin, and carried unanimously, that the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution to be sent to
the Department of California American Legion, encouraging that
organization, at its convention, to pursue the elimination of
discrimination on a racial basis, if it has not already done so.
In the Resolution is to be stated the names of the Councilmen who
made the motion for this action and their affiliation with the
American Legion.
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Vouchers Nos. 172 to 338 inclusive, in amount of
$125,839.48, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were
allowed and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Reception of communication from president
of the Bakersfield City Firefighters,
Local 844, requesting recognition of Local
844, as the representative of the employees
of the Bakersfield City Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, communication from the president of the Bakersfield City
Firefighters, Local 844, requesting recognition of Local 844 as the
representative of the employees of the Bakersfield City Fire Department
for the purpose of presenting grievances and recommendations regarding
wages, salaries, hours and working conditions to the City Council
and to discuss the same with the City Council, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 47-64 fixting
that certain weeds growing on property
in the City of Bakersfield constitute
a public nuisance and directix the
Superintendent of Streets to destroy said
weeds.
The Director of Public Works reported that on re-examining
Weed District No'. 1; it was found that 139 lots were not mailed notices
to abate the weeds growing on same. These notices were mailed out
on June 8, 1964 setting July 20, 1964 as the time of hearing.
He stated that all but 25 of the property owners had complied
with the notice and had removed the weeds from their lots.
No one in the audience registering a protest, upon a motion
by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks, Resolution
No. 47-64 finding that certain weeds growing on property in the City
of Bakersfield constitute a public nuisance and directing the
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Superintendent of Streets to destroy said weeds,
the following vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Whirremote
was adopted by
Noes: None
Rucker, Stiern,
Absent: Councilwoman Balfanz
Director of Public Works Bergen stated that he would call
for bids and if none were received, the work would be done by City
forces, and the property owners would be billed for the cost.
Council recesses to discuss a
personnel matter in t~e Caucus Room.
At 10:10 P.M. the Council recessed and retired to
Caucus Room to discuss a personnel matter regarding the Civic Auditorium.
Adjournment.
The Council returned to the Council Chambers, and there
being no further business to be acted upon, upon a motion by
Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Stiern, the Council
adjourned its regular meeting at 10:45 P.M.
Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CL e Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, August 3, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August 3, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Dr. J.
Wesley Fart of the First Methodist Church, the Mayor called the meeting
to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Rucker, Whirremote
Absent: Councilmen Doolin, Stiern
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 1964 were approved
as corrected.
Acceptance of Bid of Joe C. Brown
for annual requirements of Curbs,
Gutters and Sidewalks.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whirremote, unit prices bid by Joe C. Brown for annual requirements
of Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks, were accepted, all other bids were
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of Bid of Towne Photo Supply
Company for Annual Requirements of
Photographic Supplies.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Mossman, bid of Towne Photo Supply Company for annual
requirements of Photographic Supplies was accepted, all other bids
were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of Bid of Mobile Radio Service
Company for annual requirements of Radio
Supplies.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittem0re, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, bid of Mobile Radio Service Company for annual requirements of
Radio Supplies was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Bakersfield, California, August 3, 1964 - Page No. 2
Acceptance of Bid of Barnett's Superior
Tire Company for annual requirements of
Tires and Tubes.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, bid of Barnett's Superior Tire Company for annual requirements
of Tires and Tubes was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
Acceptance of Bid of O. B. Nuzum Tire
Service for annual requirements of Tire
Recapping.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, bid of O. B. ~uzum Tire Service for annual requirements
of Tire Recapping, was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute the contract.
City Attorney authorized to inform
the attorney for the Kern County
Water Agency that a vacancy exists
due to incompatible position of a
Director of the Agency.
Attorney Ken Hoagland reported that as instructed by the
Council, his office had filed the propert complaint in Superior Court
to dissolve the Bakersfield Municipal Water District. Following
the complaint and the answer thereto by the District, the Kern County
Water Agency had seen fit to attempt to intervene in the law suit,
even though their Act precludes them from interfering in the vested
rights of other entities, particularly municipalities. The Agency
argues that it has an interest to protect. Mr. Hoagland stated
that what the Agency's motives are in intervening are riot clear, but
because of the City's discussion with the Agency in the past, it is
rather apparent they seek to bypass the City of Bakersfield in any
manner which they can in dealing with the inhabitants of the City on
the water question.
Mr. Hoagland also pointed out that Mr. Pete Gianopolus,
who is Mayor of the City of Taft and also a Director of the Kern County
Water Agency, holds an incompatible position and must forfeit one
of his offices, which would be the office to which he was seated firsl:;
in other words, as Kern County Water Agency Director. He asked
Bakersfield, California, August 3, 1964 - Page No. 3
authorization from the Council to convey his legal thinking and the
opinions of the Attorney General to the attorney for the Water Agency
and request him to advise the Agency that a vacancy exists by virtue
of Mr. Gianopolus holding two offices, and if the Agency fails to take
corrective action, permission to sue to test the validity of the
office. He pointed out that it can cloud any action which they may take
now or in the future, if the directors of any such Agency hold positions
which are in doubt.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by CouncJ. lman
Whirremote, the City Attorney was authorized to utilize whatever means
are at his disposal to correct this situation and any similar situation
which may occur in the future.
Auditor-Controller authorized to place
$3000 in trust for the purpose of making
a study on the Civic Auditorium lighting.
The City Attorney reported that negotiations between the City
and Theatre Technology, Inc. regarding the defective lighting equipment
in the Civic Auditorium have deteriorated to the extent that extensive
litigation now seems inevitable. In accordance with request of the
City Attorney, upon a motion by Courc~lman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, the Auditor-Controller was authorized to place $3000 in truest
for the purpose of making a study of the Civic Auditorium lighting.
City Attorney authorized to prepare necessary
resolutions calling a special election for the
purpose of submitting certain amendments to
the charter of the City of Bakersfield and
consolidating same with the State General Election
to be held on November 3, 1964.
City Attorney Hoagland reported to the Council that the proposed
charter revisions, which had been segregated into three ballot propositions,
are now ready for submission to the electorate. The last day for filing
resolution with the County of Kern requesting consolidation with the
State General Election on November 3, 1964, is September 4, 1964, which
would necessitate adoption of the resolution on August 17, 1974. Mr.
Hoagland was authorized to prepare the necessary resolutions for
consideration of the Council at the next meeting.
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City Manager authorized to request Civil
Aeronautics Board to keep the City of
Bakersfield informed of any proceedings
in connection with application of United Air
Lines to discontinue air service in the
Bakersfield area, so that the City may be
represented at the hearing.
At this time, Mr. Harry S. White, president of Pacific Air
Lines, read a statement to the Council that Pacific is willing to
enter into discussion with United Air Lines for the formulation of
an agreement to transfer the routes serving Bakersfield and the San
Joaquin Valley from United Air Lines to Pacific Air Lines.
City Manager Noland reported to the Council on United Air
Lines application to the Civil Aeronautics Board for permission to suspend
services to the City of Bakersfield and all of the San Joaquin Valley
pointed, and urged the Council to consider the adoption of a resolution
to be directed to the CAB setting forth the City's reasons for objecting
to the proposed suspension of service and requesting the Board to
refuse to suspend service to Bakersfield and surrounding areas.
After discussion, upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks,
seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, the City Manager was authorized to
request the Civil Aeronautics Board to keep the City of Bakersfield
informed relative to any proceedings in connection witlh the application
of United Air Lines to discontinue air service in the Bakersfield area
so that the City can be represented at the hearing on the matter.
Appointment of Member of the Transit
Authority Commission deferred two weeks.
Mayor Winer announced that the appointment of a member of
the Transit Authority Commission would be deferred for two weeks.
'Approval of Step Salary increase
effective July 1, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, salary increase for Larry G. Williams, Patrolman, from Step
E to F, effective July l, 1964, was approved.
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First reading of An Ordinance Setting
Forth Charges for Police Reports.
At this time proposed Ordinance setting forth charges for
Police Reports, was considered given first reading.
Auditor-Controller authorized to issue check
for refund on unused Business License to
Price's Blueprint and Supply Company.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfarzz, the Auditor-Controller was authorized to issue a check in amount
of $20.00 covering refund to Price's Blueprint and Supply Company for
unused quarter of Business License.
Acceptance of resignation of Mrs. Aslan
Turoonjian as Member of the Bakersfield
Art Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, resignation of Mrs. Aslan Turoonjian as Member of the Bakersfield
Art Commission was accepted with regret, and the Mayor was requested
to send her a letter of commendation for her may years of faithful
service on the Commission.
Proposed Ordinance establishing Truck Routes
in the City of Bakersfield referred back to
the Traffic Authority for re-evaluation and
study.
An Ordinance amending Section 11.04.650 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield establishing Truck Routes in said City was
discussed at this time. Councilman Whittemore requested that north
and south "H" Street and Chester Avenue south of Brundage Lane not be
posted as truck routes, stating that in his opinion Oak Street and
Union Avenue should be designated as truck routes. Both Councilman
Whittemore and Councilman Marchbanks pointed out the safety factor
involved with children crossing both of the truck routes going to and
from the many schools in the area.
After discussion, the Ordinance was referred back to the
Traffic Authority for re-evaluation and study, and report back to the
Council.
Bakersfield, California, August 3, 1964 - Page No. 6
Acceptance of Deed from Kern County
Employees Federal Credit Union for
Sanitary Sewer in Palm Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, secouded by Councilman
Whittemore, Deed from the Kern County Employees Federal Credit Union
for Sanitary Sewer in Palm Street, was accepted.
Acceptance of Easement Deed from Louis R.
Maretich for Storm Drain purposes in Lot
63, Tract 2459.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Easement Deed from Louis R. Maretich for Storm Drain purposes:
over the westerly 10 feet of Lot 63 of Tract 2459, was accepted.
Approval of Change Order No. I to Riel &
Terry for Construction of Swimming Pool
and Equipment-Toilet Building at Siemon Park.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, Change Order No. 1 to Riel & Terry, contractors, for the
following changes in connection with the construction of Swimming Pool
and Equipment-Toilet Building at Siemon Park, was approved and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same:
(a) Change Pool main drain pipe from Asbestos-cement
to extra heavy duty case iron pipe ADD $140.30
(b) Change four corner drains from 2" I.P.S. to
4" I.P.S. ADD 44.16
(c) ~dd Roof Hatch on building for pump
removal
Change in total bid price
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore,
ADD 55.00
ADD $ 239.4:6
seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 339 to 468 inclusive, in amount of $66,208.34,
as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for payment of same.
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Bakersfield, California, August 3, 1964 Page No. 7
Reception of Copy of Resolution adopted
by the City of McFarland opposing State
Hotel-Motel Room Occupancy Tax.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Copy of Resolution adopted by the City of McFarland
expressing opposition to the adoption of a State Hotel-Motel Room
Occupancy Tax, was received and ordered placed on file.
Chairman of Inter-Group Relations Board
requested to submit workable resolution
to the Council for consideration.
The Reverend Julius W. Brooks, chairman of the Inter-Group
Relations Board, addressed the Council at this time requesting the
passage of a resolution which would contain instructions as to the
purpose, functions and powers of the Board. 'After discussion, it was
suggested to Reverend Brooks that he meet with the other members of
the Board and prepare and submit a workable resolution to the Council
for its consideration.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, the Council adjourned its meeting at 9:40 P.M.
MAYOg of the Cxty of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CI an of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, August 6, 1964
Minutes of a special meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Caucus Room of the City
Hall at twelve o'clock noon on August 6, 1964, for the purpose of
hearing a report by the City Manager on the Civic Auditorium.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Marchhanks, Mossman,
Rucker, Stiern
Absent: Councilmen Doolin, Whittemore
Also present was Mr. Keith Rahn, reporter from the Bakersfield
Californian.
After discussion, it was decided that the report scheduled
to be given by the City Manager would be deferred until the regular
meeting of August 17, 1964.
The Council then recessed to hold an executive personnel
session to discuss applications for Civic Auditorium Manager.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to discuss, the Council
adjourned its meeting at 2:00 P.M.
MAYOR. C of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY an 0 c k of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August 17, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Robert L. Griffin of the Full Gospel Tabernacle, the Mayor
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilman Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Rucker, Stiern and whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 1964 and Special
meeting of August 6, 1964 were approved as presented.
City Manager's report on Changes in
Auditorium Procedures and Personnel
deferred until after tonight's Council
meeting.
At this time Mayor Winer announced that the City Manager's
report on Changes in Auditorium Procedures and Personnel would be
deferred until after tonight's Council meeting, at which time the
Council will hold an executive personnel session.
Report from City Manager Noland relative
to attendance by the City Manager and City
Attorney before the Senate Committee on
Transportation and Public Utilities and
the Assembly Committee on Transportation
and Commerce on United Air Lines proposed
discontinuance of service in the
Bakersfield area.
City Manager Noland read a report relative to the attendance
by the City Manager and the City Attorney before the Senate Committee
on Transportation and Public Utilities and the Assembly Committee on
Transportation and Commerce on United Air Lines proposed discontinuance
of service in the Bakersfield area.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1534 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield setting forth
charges for Police Reports.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Ordinance No. 1534 New Series of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield setting forth charges for Police Reports, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1964 - Page No. 2
Stiern,
encouraging the holding of
west Recreation Conference
following vote:
Appointment of Member of the Transit
Authority Commission deferred.
Appointment of Member of the Transit Authority Commission
was deferred until next Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, September
8, 1964, at which time Councilmen were requested to submit names for
consideration for appointment to this Commission.
Adoption of Resolution No. 48-64 of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield encouraging the hold-
ing of the 20th Annual California Pacific
Southwest Recreation Conference in Bakersfield
in 1968.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Resolution No. 48-64 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
the 20th Annual California and Pacific South-
in Bakersfield in 1968, was adopted by the
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Stiern and Whittemore
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
None
None
First reading of An Ordinance of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield repealing Chapter
3.72 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield.
At this time proposed Ordinance of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield repealing Chapter 3.72 of the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield, was considered given first reading.
First reading of An Ordinance amending
Section 3.68.110 (Employee Classification)
of the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield.
At this time proposed Ordinance amending Section 3.68.110
(Employee Classification) of the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield was considered given first reading.
Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1964 - Page No. 3
Adoption of Resolution No. 49-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield call-
ing a Special Municipal Election in said
City for the purpose of submitting certain
Amendments to the Charter of the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Resolution No. 49-64 of the Council of the City of Bakers-
field calling a Special Municipal Election in said City for the purpose
of submitting certain Amendments to the Charter of the City of Bakers-
field, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 50-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield request-
ing the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Kern to order the consolidation of a
Special Municipal Election with the State
General Election to be held on November 3,
1964, and setting forth the exact form of
the propositions to be voted on at such
Election, as the same are to appear on
the Ballot.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Resolution No. 50-64 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern
to order the consolidation of a Special Municipal Election with the.
State General Election to be held on November 3, 1964, and setting
forth the exact form of the propositions to be voted on at such election,
as the s.ame are to appear on the Ballot, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
The Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney
and Chairman of the Charter Revision
Committee requested to help coordinate
efforts to develop information on the
proposed charter amendments for the
voters of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney and Chairman of
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the Charter Revision Committee were requested to help coordinate efforts
to develop information on the proposed charter amendments for the w)ters
of the City of Bakersfield.
Approval granted W. F. Barrenstein to
withdraw his request of July 1, 1964
to close the alley in Block 528, City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, approval was granted W. F. Barrenstein to withdraw his
request of July 1, 1964 to close the alley in Block 528, City of
Bakersfield.
Approval of appointment of Mrs. Betty
Holmes, vice-president of the Bakersfield
Art Association to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Mrs. Peggy Turoonjian
as member of the Bakersfield Art Association.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council[man
Doolin, appointment of Mrs. Betty Holmes, vice-president of the Bakers-
field Art Association, to £ill the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Mrs. Peggy Turoonjian as member of the Bakersfield Art Commission,
Denial of request from Inter-Group Relations
Board for permission to appoint sub-committees
to act in an advisory capacity to the Board
without any voting powers.
A motion was made by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, that approval be granted to the request from the Inter-Group
Relations Board to appoint sub-committees to act in an advisory
capacity to the Board without any voting powers. After considerable
discussion, the Council directed that the Resolution be referred back
to the Inter-Group Relations Board to prepare a new resolution for
consideration by the Council. The original motion by Councilman
Doolin, seconded by Councilman Rucker, was withdrawn.
Proposal by Mr. Eddie Nowak to lease
a portion of the Municipal Farm for
the purpose of constructing and
operating a golf course referred to
the Recreation Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Counci]~man
St iern, proposal by Mr. Eddie Nowak to lease a portion of the Municipal
was approved.
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Farm for the purpose of constructing and operating a golf course,
referred to the Recreation Committee for study and recommendation.
Approval of request from Moss Henken,
acting for Schreiber-Fleishman-Renken,
for withdrawal of application of Dee
Stoops for C-O and C-2 Zoning for that
certain property northeast of the inter-
section of Haley and Columbus Streets.
Request from Moss-Henken, acting for Schreiber-Fleishman-
Henken, for withdrawal of application of Dee Stoops for C-O and C-2
Zoning for that certain property northeast of the intersection of
Haley and Columbus Streets, was approved.
Request of Kenneth C. Cummings, et al to
annex property generally located west of
and adjacent to South "H" Street between
Richland Drive and Belle Terrace, referred
to the City Attorney and Director of Public
Works to prepare description of the boundary
and submit to Kern County Bounda.ry Commission
and Local Agency Formation Annexation
Committe.
In accordance with recommendat.ion of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Doolin,
request of Kenneth C. Cummings, et al to annex property generally
located west of and adjacent to South "H" Street between Richland
Drive and Belle Terrace, referred to the City Attorney and Director of
Public Works to prepare description of theBoundary and submit to Kern
County Boundary Commission and Local Agency Formation Annexation
Committee.
Approval of Suburban Sewer Rental Agreement
as requested by Richard D. Fox for property
located on the west side of South "H" Street,
approximately 200 feet north of Hendricks
Lane.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz,
Suburban Sewer Rental Agreement as requested by Richard D. Fox for
property located on the west side of South "H" Street, approximately
200 feet north of Hendricks Lane, was approved, subject to requirements
of the Department of Public Works and future annexation to the City of
Bakersfield.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 51-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield show-
ing expenditures of Funds by the City of
Bakersfield for the preceding fiscal
year.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by CouncJ. 1-
woman Balfanz, Resolution No. 51-64 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield showing the expenditures of Funds by the City of Bakersfield
for the preceding fiscal year,
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
was adopted by the following vote:
Councilman Balfanz, Doolin,
Stiern and Whittemore
None
None
Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
the paving and improving of California
Avenue between "L" and "A" Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Plans and Specifications were approved and authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for the paving and improving of
California Avenue between "L" and "A" Streets.
Approval of Plans for Civic Auditorium
Parking Lot alterations.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
St iern, plans
Upon
Rucker, Street
for Wible Road
Upon
woman Balfanz,
through Sears Complex,
for Civic Auditorium Parking Lot Alterations were approved.
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed
from Marion C. and Cleo P. Barnard for
Wible Road north of White Lane.
a motion by Councilman Doolin, Seconded by Councilman
Right of Way Deed from Marion C. and Cleo P. Barnard
north of White Lane, was accepted.
Acceptance of 20 Foot Storm Drain
Easement from Sears, Roebuck Company
through Sears Complex, located south
of Ming Avenue between Hughes Lane
and Wible Road.
a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
20 Foot Storm Drain Easement from Sears, Roebuck Company,
located south of Ming Avenue between Hughes Lane
and Wible Road, was accepted.
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Claim for damages from Elva Stoltenberg
for alleged injuries received at the
Civic Auditorium referred to the City
Attorney for handling with City's
insurance carrier.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Mossman, claim for damages from Elva Stoltenberg for alleged
injuries received at the Civ~ Auditorium referred to the City Attorney
for handling with City's insurance darrier.
Approval of Step Salary increases
effective July 1, 1964 and September
1, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, the following step salary increases were approved:
Patty L. DeWArt Recreation Supervisor C to D
B. L. Brigham Equip. Mech. Supervisor E to F
Eileen Ashby Clerk-Steno II E to F
G. D. Zimmerman Firefighter E to F
Wm. D. Sceales Planning Director C to D
Ben Kliever Plant Superintendent D to E
Mr. Kleiver's salary increase was to become effective July
1, 1964; the remaining salary increases are to become effective
September 1, 1964.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers NOs. 469 to 625, excluding Voucher No. 563,
in the amount of $72,142.83, as audited by the Voucher Approval
Committee, were allowed, and authorization was granted for payment
of same.
Authorization granted City Manager to attend
hearing before the Public Utilities Commission
in Sacramento this week on application of the
Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads to cut
passenger servic~ to San Joaquin Valley Cities.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, authoriza%ion was granted to the City Manager to attend hear-
ing before the Public Utilities Commission in Sacramento this week .on
application of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads to cut
passenger service to San Joaquin Valley Cities.
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Reception of communication from Mr. Harry
S. White, president of Pacific Air Lines,
expressing appreciation for courtesy extended
by the City CounciI which allowed Pacific Air
Lines to present its position relative to
United Air Lines withdrawal of service from
the San Joaquin Valley.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, communication from Mr. Harry S. White, president of Pacific
Air Lines expressing appreciation for courtesy extended by the City
Council which allowed Pacific Air Lines to present its position
relative to United Air Lines withdrawal of service from the San Joaquin
Valley, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of letter from Goodwill Industries
thanking the Mayor and leading citizens of
Bakersfield for their support.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, letter from Goodwill Industries thanking the Mayor and leading
citizens of Bakersfield for their support, was received and placed on
file.
Acceptance of Resignation of Mr. William C.
Walker as Member of the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, the resignation of Mr. William C. Walker as member of the
Planning Commission was accepted with regret, and the Mayor was
requested to send a letter of commendation to Mr. Walker for his
excellent service on this commission.
Adoption of Resolution No. 52-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield order-
ing the vacation of a portion of 27th
Street, Block 20, Homaker Park, in the
City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on Resolution of Intention
of the Council to vacate a portion of 27th Street, Block 20, Homaker
Park, City of Bakersfield, Resolution of Intention No. 795, the City
Clerk reported to the Council that this hearing was duly posted and
no written protests had been received in her office. No one appearing
in opposition to the proposed vacation, upon a motion by CouncilmarL
Marchbanks, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, Resolution No. 52-64
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ordering the vacation was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman,
Noes:
Absent:
Stiern and Whittemore
None
None
This
Council of the
Rucker,
Adoption of Resolution No. 53-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield order-
ing the abandonment of dedication of
vehicular access rights toBughes Lane
from Lot 42, Tract 2520, City of
Bakersfield.
being the time set for hearing on intention of the
City of Bakersfield to order the abandonment of the
dedication of vehicular access rights to Hughes Lane from Lot 42,
Tract 2520, City of Bakersfield, under Resolution of Intention No.
796 and no protests or objections having been received, upon a
motion by. Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Whittemore,
Resolution No. 53-64 ordering the abandonment was adopted by the
following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
St iern and Whittemore
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Adoption of Resolution No. 54-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield order-
ing the vacation of a portion of Northeast
corner of White Lane and Wible Road.
This being the time set for hearing on Resolution of Intention
of the Council to vacate a portion of the Northeast corner of White Lane
and Wible Road, City of Bakersfield, Resolution of Intention No. 797,
the City Clerk reported to the Council that this hearing was duly posted
and no written protests had been received in her office. No one appear-
ing in opposition to the proposed vacation, upon a motion by Councilman
Whittemore, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz, Resolution No. 54-64
ordering the vacation was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
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City Manager instructed to investigate
the matter of the change of location of
thermometer at Kern County Airport.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, the City Manager was instructed to investigate the matter
regarding the change of location of the thermometer at the Kern County
Airport.
Council recesses to discuss a personnel
matter in the Caucus Room.
At 9:45 P.M. the Council recessed and retired to the Caucus
Room to discuss a personnel matter regarding the Civic Auditorium.
Council Reconvenes.
Mayor Winer announced that the City Council had offered the
position of Civic Auditorium Manager to Mr. Charles Paul Graviss of
Louisville, Kentucky, to be placed in Range 40 Step F ($1278). The
Council also agreed to pay moving expenses incurred by Mr. Graviss
plus $500.00. Mr. Graviss accepted the position and will assume the
duties of Civic Auditorium Manager no later than October l, 1964.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to be acted upon, the
Council adjourned its regular meeting at 11:39 P.M.
MAYO the Ci-t~o~ Bakersfield.
ATTEST:
MARIAN S. IRVIN
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, August 31, 1964
Minutes of a special meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Councils:Chambers of the City Hall
at 7:30 P. M. Monday, August 31, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Vice-President Marchbanks
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Absent: Mayor Winer
Due to the absence of Mayor Winer, Vice-President Marchbanks
acted as presiding officer.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1535 New Series
levying upon the assessed valuation of the
taxable property in the City of Bakersfield
a rate of taxation upon each one hundred
dollars of valuation for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1964 and ending June 30,
1965.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Ordinance No. 1535 New Series levying upon the assessed
valuation of the taxable property in the City of Bakersfield a rate
of taxation upon each one hundred dollars of valuation for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1964 and ending June 30, 1965, was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adjournment.
There being no further business to discuss, upon a motion
by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the Council
adjourned its special meeting
MAYOR of th~ ~121ty of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
MARIAN S. IRVIN
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield.
Acting C
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349
Bakersfield~ California~ September 8, 1964
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M.~ September 8, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by
Chaplain Chas. Scott of Men's Rehabilitation Center of the Salvation
Army, the Mayor called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz~ Doolin, Marchbanks~
Mossman~ Rucker, Stiern~ Whittemore
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 17~ 1964 and the
special meeting of August 31, 1964, were approved as presented.
Reception of application from Trans-
Video Corp. for a franchise to construct
a community antenna television system in
Bakersfield~ California.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Rucker~ application from Trans-Video Corp. for a franchise to construct
a community antenna television station in Bakersfield, California, was
received and pursuant to the City Charter~ action was deferred for
thirty days.
At this time Mayor Winer invited the proponents and the
opponents of the granting of this franchise to address the Council.
Mr. Lee Druckman, representative of Trans-Video Corp., stated his
company's proposal for the construction of CATV in this community.
Mr. Dominic Bianco~ representing the three television
stations in the City~ stated their opposition to the granting of the
franchise, and filed several documents with the Council supporting
his claims.
After all interested persons present were given an
opportunity to be heard, the Mayor advised that a hearing would be
held within thirty days~ at which time all letters both opposing
and favoring the franchise would be considered.
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Bakersfield, California, September 8, :L964 - Page 2
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1536 ~w Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
repealing Chapter 3.72 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, Ordinance No. 1536 New Series of the Council of the City c,f
Bakersfield repealing Chapter 3.72 of the Municipal Code of the City
of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1537 New Series
amending Section 3.68.110 (Employee
Classification) of the Municipal Code of
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Ordinance No. 1537 New Series amending Section 3.68.110
(Employee Classification) of the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
None
None
Appointment of Mr. Vincent H. Clerou
as Member of the Transit Authority
Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconde~ by Councilman
Marchbanks, Mr. Vincent H. Clerou was appointed as member of the
Transit Authority Commission for a five year term expiring June 30, 1969.
Appointment of Mr. Albert C. Lum as
Member of the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Mr. Albert C. Lum was appointed as a member of the Planning
Commission to fill out Mr. William C. Walker's term, which expires
April 17, 1966.
Bakersfield, California, ~eptember 8, 1964 - Page 3
Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Kern County Water Agency in the matter
of the request of Bakersfield City Council
to declare policy on Bakersfield problems
referred to the Water Committee and the
staff for study.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Kern County Water
Agency in the matter of request of Bakersfield City Council to declare
Policy on Bakersfield problems was referred to the Council Water
Committee and the staff for study.
Reception of communication from Western
States Transportation Services and Allied
Workers, AFL-CIO, advising that it represents
a majority of the employees of the Bakersfield
Transit System.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, communication from the Western States Transportation Services
AFL-CIO, advising that it represents a majority of the employees
of the Bakersfield Municipal Transit System, and as such, requests
recognition as the representative of said employees for the purpose
of presenting grievances and recommendations regarding wages, salaries,
hours and working conditions to the City Council and to discuss same
with the City Council, was received and ordered placed on file.
Verified Claims for damages from Ossie
Simmons and Theodis Mitchell for alleged
injuries referred to the City Attorney
for handling with the City's insurance
adjuster.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, verified claims for damages from Ossie Simmons and Theodis
Mitchell for alleged damages, were referred to the City Attorney for
handling with the City's insurance adjuster.
Approval of recommendation of Council
Recreation Committee to acquire land for
Park Site at stipulated price, contiguous
to the proposed Greenfield High School.
Report of a meeting of the Recreation Committee held on
September 1, 1964, was read and discussed, and upon a motion by
Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman Doolin, approval was
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Bakersfield, California, September 8, 11964 Page 4
granted to acquire approximately eight acres of land contiguous to
the proposed high school in the Greenfield School District east of 99
Freeway and south of Pacheco Road, for the stipulated price of
$28,090.00.
Reception of report from City Manager
Noland on the subject of Public l~ilities
Commission Hearings.
City Manager Noland read a report on the Public Utilities
Commission hearings held on the request of the Santa Fe and Southern
Pacific Railroads to reduce their passenger train service to and
through Bakersfield, and upon a motion by Councilmarl Stiern, seconded
by Councilwoman Balfanz, the report was received and ordered placed[
on file.
Adoption of Statement of the City of
Bakersfield opposing the Zone of Benefit which
was established at Council Water Committee
meeting held September 3, 1964.
A Report of a Council Water Committee meeting held on
September 3, 1964, was read by City Manager Noland. At the meeting
Director of Water Resources William Horsley presented a draft of his
recommendations for the presentation on behalf of the City before the
Kern County Water Association's Zone of Benefit hearing secheduled for
September 9, 1964, and after discussion, the draft was amended and the
Water Committee recommended that the draft established at its meeting
should be adopted by the entire City Council. Upon a motion by Council-
man Stiern, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks, the draft was adopted by
the Council and Mr. Horsley was authorized to present same at the Zone
of Benefit hearing before the Kern County Water Association on
September 9, 1964,
Adoption of Resolution No. 55-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield amending
Resolution No. 36-64.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Marchbanks, Resolution No. 55-64 of the Council of the City of Bakers-
field amending Resolution No.
vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Balfanz,
Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
36-64, was adopted by the following
Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1964 - Page 5
Adoption of Resolution No. 56-64 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield urging
the establishment of a State College in
Kern County.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Rucker,
urging the establishment of a
adopted by the following vote:
Resolution No. 56-64 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
State College in Kern County was
Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern,
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1538 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
adding Section 11.04.775 to the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Ordinance No. 1538 New Series adding Section 11.04.775 to the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker, ~' '
~,t lern,
Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
Application for Encroachment Permit
granted Gordon Simon.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Encroachment Permit was granted Gordon Simon for a chain link
fence five feet back of existing sidewalk fronting 1621 East California
Avenue.
Acceptance of Siemon Park Swimming Pool
and Equipment-Toilet Building.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, Siemon Park Swimming Pool and Equipment-Toilet Building, which
was completed on July 17, 1964, were accepted, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign the Notice of Completion for recordation.
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1964 - Page 6
Allowance of Claims.
It was moved by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, that Vouchers Nos. 626 to 745 inclusive, in
amount of $55,440.20, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee,
be approved and authorization be granted for payment of same.
Substitute motion made by Councilman Mossman that Voucher
No. 697 for payment to Charles P. Graviss of employee expenses in
amount of $558.80 be held up until authorization had been given for
payment, died for lack of a second. Original motion carried, with
Councilman Mossman voting in the negative for reason given.
Reception of communication to City Attorney
from Mr. Rex Mull, attorney for Kern County
Water Agency.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by
Councilman Mossman, communication sent to the City Attorney by Mr.
Rex Mull, attorney for the Kern County Water Agency, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Communication from George Evans, President
of the Bakersfield Rotel Co., re vacation
of rooms in the Padre Rotel.
A communication presented by Mr. George Evans, president
of the Bakersfield Rotel Co., requesting the aid of the Council in
his attempt to comply with the court order and vacate the rooms
in the Padre Rotel above the second floor was read. After discussion
the Council and the City Attorney informed Mr. Evans that the City
could take no action in this matter.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks,
the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
MAYOR t sfie~d, Calif.
ATTE ST:
CiTY CLERK ~n~Ex-Off'i f the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California, September 14, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M., September 14, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Richard S. Baglien of the Messiah Lutheran Church, the Mayor
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks,
Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 8, 1964
were approved as presented.
Reception of Report from the City Attorney
on public hearing held by the Kern County
Water Agency on proposed zones of benefit.
City Attorney Hoagland read a report to the Council on a
public hearing held September 9, 1964 by the Kern County Water Agency
on proposed zones of benefit, and upon a motion by Councilman
Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Stiern, the Report was received
and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 58-64
urging the Kern County Board of
Supervisors to hold full-scale hearings
on the zone of benefit tax proposed by
the Kern County Water Agency.
Councilman Stiern, stated to the Council that he is of the
opinion the most signifigant information relative to the water
problem since the inception of the program, is the Stanford Research
Institute Report, which has just been released. This report is
impartial, fair and intelligent. It treats water as an important
necessity, yet recognizes there are economic limits accompanying i'~s
use. It summarizes that the present pricing policies for FRP
water do not benefit the entire county economy but only certain
landholders at the expense of all taxpayers.
Councilman Stiern went on to say that the Stanford Research
Institute Report re-emphasizes the necessity for full-scale hearings
to be held by the Board of Supervisors based on factual sworn
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Bakersfield, California, September 14, 1964 - Page 2
evidence. He therefore made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Whittemore, that the Council adopt a Resolution urging
the Board of Supervisors to hold complete hearings on the pricing
policies of the Kern County Water Agency based on factual sworn
evidence, hearings which are to be conducted as long as necessary
to arrive at facts.
During discussion period, Councilman Marchbanks voiced
his objection to making the request of the Board of Supervisors
as being premature. He stated the Kern County Water Agency has
not yet concluded its hearings and the Council does not yet know
what it is going to do. He suggested that the matter be referred
to the Council Water Committee, the Director of Water Resources
and the administrative staff to sit down and study it and prepare
some facts to present to the Board of Supervisors why the City
Council wishes it to hold a hearing.
Councilman St iern did not agree with Councilman Marchbanks
stating that he thinks it is timely to approach the Board of
Supervisors right now to set dates for holding public hearings.
That certainly the Council should sit down with the staff and work
out what they want to present to the Board, but the Council must be
on record stating the necessity for holding hearings.
Councilman Doolin stated that it is very important
that the public be allowed to ask questions and receive answers
and he wanted that included in the Resolution. Councilman St iern
stated that he had included it in the motion when he urged that
complete and full-scale hearings based on factual sworn testimony
wherever needed, be held.
The Mayor called for a vote and Resolution No. 58-64
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern,
Whittemore
Noes: Councilman Marchbanks
Absent: None
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Reception of Report of Governmental
Efficiency Committee of meeting held
September 14, 1964.
Councilman Mossman, chairman, read a report of a meeting
of the Governmental Efficiency Committee which was held September
14, 1964, on the following:
Adoption and coordination of the State Employees'
Retirement System and Social Security
Retitling of the position of Accountant-Auditor
to that of Chief of Audits and a modification in
the job specifications to increase the supervisorial
responsibilities
Discussion on the job specifications for the position
of Data Processing Supervisor
Review of the proposed job specifications for the
position of Waste Water Treatment Plant Lab Technician
and Operator
Mr. Noland presented a report outlining the summer
recreation program to the Committee, which was
referred for further study by the Recreation Committee.
Discussion relative to the status of major department
head's salaries. Committee will continue to study
information and postpone its recommendations until
a future date.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1539 New Series
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
amending Section 3.68.110 (Employee
Classification) of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, Ordinance No. 1539 New Series of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield amending Section 3.68.110 (Employee Classification)
of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Approval of Letters to be sent on
behalf of the Recreation Committee
to the Kern County Board of Supervisors,
Bakersfield City School District and
the Kern County Joint Union High School
District requesting the appointment of two
representatives to meet with the City
Council's Recreation Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, approval was given for letters to be sent on behalf of
the Recreation Committee, to the Kern County Board of Supervisors,
Bakersfield City School District and the Kern County Joint Union High
School District, requesting the appointment of two representatives to
meet with the City Council's Recreation Committee in order to evaluate
the current recreation programs now in operation in the Bakersfield
Metropolitan area.
Adoption of Supplemental Resolution No.
57-64 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Resolution No. 50-64
as originally filed with the Board of
Supervisors of Kern County, California,
August 25, 1964, and as amended and filed with the
Board of Supervisors on September 2, 1964,
requesting consolidation of a special Municipal
Election to be held November 3, 1964, and setting
forth the candidates for office of Mayor of the
City of Bakersfield and setting forth the form
of the propositions to be voted on at such
election, as the same are to appear on the ballot.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Supplemental Resolution No. 57-64 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield amending Resolution No. 50-64 originally filed with the Board
of Supervisors of Kern County, California, August 25, 1964, and as
amended and filed with the Board of Supervisors on September 2, 1964,
requesting consolidation of a Special Municipal Election to be held
November 3, 1964, and setting forth the candidates :for office of Mayor
of the City of Bakersfield and setting forth the form of the Propositions
to be voted on at such election, as the same are to appear on the ballot,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absemt: None
Bakersfield, California, September 14, 1964 - Page 5
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 746 to 781 inclusive, in amount
of $5,605.51, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were
allowed, and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Transit Authority Commission requested
to make recommendations to the Council
relative to Section 3.72.040 of the
Municipal Code.
Mr. P. A. Orrison, Secretary - Treasurer of the Western
States Transportation Services and Allied Workers, AFL-CIO, called
the attention of the Council to the fact that when Chapter 3.72 of the
Municipal Code was repealed, no provision was made for Section 3.72.040,
which covered Seniority, determines selection of work runs, work shifts,
and vacations, and meaning of Seniority, and in his opinion should have
been retained in Chapter 3.72. The Transit Authority Commission was
requested to discuss this matter at its next regular meeting and
make its recommendations to the Council.
School Pilgrimage Award and George Washington
Honor Medal awarded to Potomac Elementary
School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
Councilman Rucker informed the Council that Potomac
Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School have each been
awarded the highest and most coveted prize, the School Pilgrimage
Award and the George Washington Honor Medal given by the Freedoms
Foudation of Valley Forge in the school category for the teaching
of citizenship and patriotism. This honor entitled the principals
of these schools, two students and a faculty representative to make
a special trip to Washington, D.C., Valley Forge and Philadelphia,
to visit national shrines. Mayor Winer commended the principal of
Potomac School, who was present at this meeting, for this dis-
tinction being brought to the City of Bakersfield.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to be considered, upon a
motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman Stiern, the
Council adjourned at 8: 55 P.M. ~/~e~ k~t ! :l~~
MAYOR o sfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
Council of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
361 ..
Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P. M., September 21, 1964.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend Peter McKnight of the First Presbyterian Church, the Mayer.
called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call.
Present: Mayor Winer. Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker
Stiern, Whittemore
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 14, 1964, were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of San Joaquin
Tractor Company to furnish Motor
Grader.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, bid of San Joaquin Tractor Company to furnish Allis-Chalmers
Motor Grader for a total sum of $6,789.60 was accepted, this being the
only bid received.
Acceptance of bid of United Equipment
Company to furnish Tow Paver.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by
Councilman Whirremote, bid of United Equipment Company to furnish
Tow Paver for total sum of $2,233.20 was accepted, and all other bids
were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County Equipment
Company to furnish Pneumatic Tired Compaction
Roller.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, bid of Kern County Equipment Company to furnish Pneumatic Tired
Compaction Roller for total sum of $7,997.60 was accepted and all other
bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Thorp's Harley
Davidson to furnish Solo Motorcycles
and Three-Wheel Servi-Cars.
Upon a motiou by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
St iern, bid of Thorp's Harley Davidson to furnish 12 - Solo Motorcycles
and 2 - Three-Wheel Servi-Cars for a total sum of $21,334.62 was
accepted, this being the only bid received.
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Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1964 - Page 2
Councilman Mossman reports on
tour of the Fresno Mall.
At this time Councilman Mossman reported to the Council
on a tour of the Fresno Mall made by himself, the Mayor, members ef
the Planning Commission and Planning Staff, as well as members of
the Downtown Business Association. He stated that a great deal of
work and planning had gone into this Mall, that it is very impressive
and well worth the trip to visit, and it is hoped if will revitalize
the downtown area of Fresno.
Reception of Report from Governmental
Efficiency Committee on meeting held
September 21, 1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilwoman
Balfanz, report of the Governmental Efficiency Conmlittee on a meeting
held September 21, 1964, the main topic of discussion being a Social
Security Plan for City employees, was received and ordered placed on
file.
Reception of Report from Director of
Public Works on Weed Abatement
District No. 1.
In a report to the Council on Weed Abatement District No. 1,
Director of Public Works Bergen recommended that a contract be awarded
to J. E. Turman Construction to remove and destroy the weeds on those
lots which had not been cleared off by the owners. Upon a motion by
Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman Rucker, the report was
received and placed on file, authorization was granted to enter into
a contract with J. E. Turman Construction to do this work, and the Mayor
was authorized to execute the contract.
Approval of Supplemental budget
appropriation for Public Works Department
to provide for services to destroy and
remove weeds on vacant lots.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $1500.00
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Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1964 - Page 3
for the Public Works Department to provide for services to destroy'
and remove weeds on vacant lots, was approved. This will be offset
by an increase in estimated revenue, as the entire cost is to be
recovered from property owners.
Failure of motion to request City Attorney
to meet with members of the Board of Charity
Solicitations and Appeals to discuss amendment
to existing Ordinance.
A communication was received from the Board of Charity
Solicitations and Appeals advising that the Wesley Methodist Church
had applied for a permit for children of the church to solicit cash
donations for the United Nations Children's Fund, and stating that
the five members of the Board present at the last meeting had
unanimously moved that the City Council be requested to look into
the possibility of changing the Charitable Solicitations Ordinance to
prohibit minors from soliciting cash funds.
Considerable discussion ensued, and it was moved by
Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman Stiern, that the City
Attorney be requested to hold a meeting with the representatives of
the Board and the Chief of Police to determine what was desired in the
way of an amendment to the existing ordinance. The Mayor called for
a roll call which resulted in a tie vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Mossman, Stiern
Noes: Councilmen Deolin, Rucker, Whittemore
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
Pursuant to Section 14 of the Charter which states that tlhe
Mayor shall have the right to vote on all matters when the vote of
the Council results in a tie, Mayor Winer cast his vote in the negative,
and motion failed to carry.
Approval of Construction Change Order No. 1
to Dicco, Inc. for construction of Auburn
Street between Columbus Street and Oswell
Street.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Construction Change Order No. 1 to Dicco, Inc. in connection
364.
Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1964 - Page 4
Balfanz,
25, 1964,
Notice of
with the construction of Auburn Street between Columbus Street
and Oswell Street .for increase in total bid price of $1,911.18,
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Acceptance of Storm Drain in Larson
Street which was completed August 25,
1964.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilwoman
Storm Drain in Larson Street which was completed August
was accepted, and the Nayor was authorized ~ execute the
Completion for recordation.
Acceptance of Grant of Easement from
Oleander Arms Apartment for underground
electrical conduit purposes.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Councilman
Rucker, Grant of Easement from the Oleander Arms Apartment for
underground electrical conduit purposes on California Avenue, was
accepted.
Acceptance of Grant Deed from Deeter
Homes, Inc. for portion of Lot 149
of Tract No. 2815.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Council-
man Whirremote, Grant Deed from Deeter Homes, Inc. for portion of
Lot 149 of Tract No. 2815, giving the City title to the drainage
sump area in said Tract, was accepted.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Council-
woman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 782 to 899 inclusive, :in amount of
$31,948.79, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed,
and authorization was granted for payment of same.
Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1964 - Page 5
Approval of Agreement between the City of
Bakersfield, the County of Kern, and the
State of California, Highway Transportation
Agency, Department of Public Works, Division
of Highways, providing for mutual participation
in, and coordination of, comprehensive
transportation planning in the Bakersfield
Metropolitan Area.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Agreement between the City of Bakersfield, the County of Kern,
and the State of California, Highway Transportation Agency, Department
of Public Works, Division of Highways, providing for mutual participation
in, and coordination of, comprehensive transportation planning in the
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area and establishing a Technical Coordinating
Committee to consult with and invite attendance of representatives from
other agencies, major industries, or civic groups as deemed necessary
to secure a maximum of useful datea for the comprehensive planning process,
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized and directed to execute same.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 798
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order
the vacation of a portion of Columbus Street,
City of Bakersfield.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Whittemore, Resolution of Intention No. 798 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, declaring its intention to order the wLcation
of a portion of Columbus Street, City of Bakersfield, and fixing October
19, 1964, as the date for hearing on the matter before the Council, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Mossman, Rucker, Stiern, Whirremote
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Marchbanks
Action on application of California
Water Service Company for a franchise
for a term of 50 years, deferred for
30 days.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whirremote, seconded by Councilman
Stiern, action on application of the California Water Service Company
for a franchise for a term of 50 years under the Franchise Act of
1937 was deferred for 30 days, pursuant to Section 117 of the Charter.
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Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1964 - Page 6
Salary of Civic Auditorium Manager
placed in ~tep F, Range No. 4.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by CouncJ. lman
Stiern, recommendation of the City Manager that the salary of the
Civic Auditorium Manager be placed in Step F of Range No. 40,
was approved. Councilman Mossman voted in the negative on the
motion.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman Rucker,
the meeting was adjourned at lO:00 P.M.
MAYOR 6f -~he ~ity o~ Bal~ersfield, California
ATTE ST:
~x-Offlcio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1964
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M., September 2S, 1964.
Due to the absence of Mayor Winer, Vice-president Marchbanks
acted as presiding officer.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by the
Reverend William East, the Mayor called the meeting to order and
asked for a roll call.
Present: Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern and Whittemore
Absent: Mayor Winer
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 21, 1964 were
approved as presented.
Report from Mr. Dal Ogilvie, Engineer-
Manager of the Kern County Water Agency.
Mr. Pal Ogilvie, Engineer-Manager of the Kern County Water
Agency, reported to the Council that at approximately ll o'clock
this morning, the Director of Water Resources, State of California,
signed approximately 22 contracts for amendment of water contracts,
out of the 30 now outstanding, including the Metropolitan Water
District of Southern California, the San Bernardino Municipal Water
District, and all of the other large ones outstanding. One of the
eight that is still to be received by the Director, and the only large
one that remains, was approved by the Board of Supervisors of Sant~
Clara County for the Santa Clara County Flood Control and Water
Convservation District.
He stated that this means the objections which the Los
Angeles area had to the Kern County contract have now been removed,
because those objections have been satisfied by making their contract
as near as possible like Kern County's contract. Therefore, all tire
hassle with the people over the hill is now ended. He said he thought
he should report this to the Council.
Councilman St iern asked the City Clerk to request the Kern
County Water Agency to submit this report in writing, so that it can
be studied by the Council.
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Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1964 - Page 2
Approval and adoption of report of
Committee on Charter Amendments.
A report submitted by the Committee appointed by the Council
to prepare arguments in favor of the passage of the proposed charter
amendments and the arguments prepared and filed for Propositions A, B
and C on the November Ballot, by Bill G. Caughron, Chairman of the
Charter Revision Committee, Mayor Gene Winer and City Attorney
Kenneth W. Hoagland, were read, and upon a motion by Councilwoman
Balfanz, seconded by Councilman Doolin, the report was received and
placed on file, and the arguments were adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Noes: None
Absent: None
All members of the Council urged a "YES" vote on these
propositions.
Council authorizes the Administrative
Staff to take whatever action is necessary
to protect Bakersfield against any re-
duction in air service.
Acting City Manager Bergen reported that the City had
been informed that the United Air Lines would file application to
transfer all of their San Joaquin Valley service to Pacific Air Lines
on September 25, 1964, before the Civic Aeronautics Board in
Washington, D.C. Upon a motiou by Councilman Stiern, seconded by
Councilman Rucker, the administrative staff was authorized to take
whatever action is necessary to protect Bakersfield against any
reduction in air service, and to urge the Board of Supervisors to join
the City in its effort to protect the existing air service facilities.
Authorization granted to proceed with
the purchase of a fire station site in
Southwest Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Council-
man Whittemore, authorization was granted to proceed with the
purchase of a fire station site in southwest Bakersfield, located
on Akers Road approximately 400 feet south of Ming Road, for a
purchase price of $9,000.00
Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1964 - I~age 3
Auditor-Controller authorized to issue
check to Kern County Association of Cities
for City of Bakersfield's share of assessment
for operational expenses. ***
Councilman Stiern reported on a meeting of the Kern County
Association of Cities held in Maricopa on Thursday, September 24, 1964.
It was then moved by Councilman St iern, seconded by Councilwoman Balfanz,
and carried, that the Auditor-Controller be authorized to issue a check
in amount of $317.50 to cover the City of Bakersfield's share of
assessment for operational expenses of the Associated Cities, on the
basis of 1/2 cent per capita as indicated by the latest figures available
from the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Report from Councilman Mossman on
Downtown Revitalization Conference
held in Riverside, California.
Councilman Mossman at this time reported on a Downtown
Revitalization Conference which he and members of the Downtown Business
Association attended in Riverside, California, on September 23, 1964.
He stated that he learned a great deal from attending the Conference.
Appointment of Four members of the Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, Mrs. Richard Hoskings and Dr. Stephen Montgomery were reappointed
and Mr. Horace Mann and Dr. Forrest L. Foor were appointed, members of
the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations for a four year term
expiring October 1, 1968.
Appointment of Mr. Charles L. Wren as
Member of the Citizens Auditorium Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Balfanz, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, Mr. Charles L. Wren was appointed a member of the Citizens
Auditorium Committee replacing Dr. Stephen Montgomery, term to expire
January 3, 1972.
Adoption of Resolution No. 59-64 adopting
Map and Report of Routes for Select System
and requesting that such System be approved
by the California Highway Commission.
Upon a motion by Councilman Marchbanks, seconded by Councilman
Mossman, Resolution No. 59-64 adopting Map and Report of Routes for
***To establish an appropriation in the City Council's budget for
the City's dues to the Kern County Association of Cities.
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Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1964 - Page 4
Select System and requesting that such System be approved by the
California Highway Commission, was adopted by the following vote:
Councilmen Balfanz, Doolin, Marchbanks, Mossman, Rucker,
Stiern, Whittemore
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of increase in Fire Department's
Budget and increase in City's estimated
revenues.
Upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilweman
Balfanz, approval was given to increase the estimated revenue in
the Fire Department's budget in amount of $4600.00, covering reim-
bursement from the State of California for the ditching, backfilling
and compacting of the fire alarm cables along the 178 freeway route,
and for the appropriation of a like amount for the expenditures
required 0n behalf of the City of Bakersfield, The entire cost
of the project will be recovered from the State of California.
Approval of Modification of Plans /'or
Improvement of California Avenue
between A and L Streets.
Upon a motion by Councilman Doolin, seconded by Council-
man Rucker, Modification of Plans for the Improvement of California
Avenue between A and L Streets, was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Councilman Whittemore, seconded ~by
Councilwoman Balfanz, Vouchers Nos. 900 to 982 inclusive, with the
exception of No. 967 which was voided, in amount of $76,824.70,
as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and
authorization was granted for the payment of same.
Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1964 - Page 5
Reception of communication from Richard
O. Tigner, Chairman People to People
Sister-City Committee.
Upon a motion by Councilman Stiern, seconded by Councilman
Doolin, communication from Richard O. Tigner, Chairman of the
People to People, Sister-City Committee, concerning tour of Wakayama,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before this Council,
upon a motion by Councilman Mossman, seconded by Councilman Marchbanks,
the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
of the Counci~ of the City of
Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
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C~T 0 io Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California