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Bakersfield, California, July 5, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, Caiifornia, held in the Coundil Chamber of the City
Hall at~eight o'clock P.M. July 5~ 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend John Watson of Sunny
Crest Children,s Home.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Bentley,~Carnakis, Collins,
Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Councilman Balfanz
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 27, 1960 were approved
as presented.
Reception of report from the City
Manager on Service of Warr~nt~ by Mail.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, report from
the City Manager on Service of Warrants by Mail was received and
ordered placed on file.
Report of the City Engineer and the
Director of Planning on subject of
"Master Street and Highway Plan"
received and approved, and referred to
the Planning Commission for adoption with
the deletion of Highway 178.
At this time memorandum from Harold Bergen, City Engineer,
and Robert G. Conway, Direction of Planning, dXrected to C. Leland Gunn,
City Manager, on the subject of "Master Street and Highway Plan", was
read. Councilmen Croes advised the Council that in earlier discussion
of this matter, he understood Mr. Conway would like to have a statement
from the Council as to how it feels about adoption of the Master Street
and Highway Plan leaving out Highway 178 altogether, because such adoption
could be amended at a later date, after adoption at a later date of
whatever freeway route is finally approved. Mr. Croes then made the
motion that the report be received and approved, and that a memorandum
be sent to the Planning Commission indicating that the Council desires
the adoption of the Master Plan with the deletion of Highway 178 at
this time. Councilman Carnakis seconded the above motion.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1308 New Series
amending Sections 1501, 1503, 2305 and 2806(a)
of Ordinance No. 1242 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
1308 New Series amending Sections 1501, 1503, 2305 and 2806(a) of
Ordinance No. 1242 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bentley, Carnakis, Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: Balfanz
Crees, Doolin, Stiern
No.
Adoption of Resolution No. 65-60 rescinding
Resolution No. 31-57.
Upon a.motion by Crees, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
65-60 rescinding Resolution No. 31-57 fixing the meeting dates
the City Councilmen the first and third Mondays during the months
of July and August of each year, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Crees, Doo~in, Stiern
Noes: Bentley, Collins
Absent: Balfanz
Reception of communication from Councilman
Balfanz, expressing gratification at action
taken by the Council ~elative to Highway 178.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, communication
from Councilman Balfanz, expressing her gratification at the action
taken by the Council last Monday night r~lative to Highway 178, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from J. A.
DiGiorgio commending the Council for
action taken relative to Highway 178.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, communication
from J. A. Di Giorgio stating that in his opinion the Council made the
proper decision for the best interests of the City of Bakersfield by
the action taken last Monday night relative to Highway 178, was
received and ordered placed on file.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 66-60 requesting
the California Highway Commission to make a
restudy of Highway 178.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, Resolution
No. 66-60 requesting the California Highway Commission to make a
restudy of Highway 178 and advising that the Council will refuse to
sign any freeway agreement for said Highway 178 until such a study
is made, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Balfanz
City Enginee~ instructed to direct a
communication to Mr. W. L. Welch, District
Engineer of the Division of Highways, and
suggest that a joint study of Highway 178
be made by three agencies.
Upon a motion hy Stiern, seconded by Doolin, the City
Engineer was instructed to direct a communication to Mr. W. L. Welch,
District Engineer of the Division of Highways, and.advise,that the
Council suggests that in line with Resolution No. 66-60 adopted this
evening, that a joint study of Highway 178 be made by the State
Division of Highways, the Board of Supervisors of Kern County and
the City.Council of Bakersfield.
Approval of Step Salary increases
effective August 1, 1960.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the following
step salary increases were approved, effective August 1, 1960:
NAME CLASSIFICATION FROM
Cecilia Jewell Principal Clerk 4
R. S. Paddock. Assistant Chief 4
B. J. Smith Account Clerk II 4
W. E. Blattenberg Hoseman 3
C. M. Cart Fire Alarm Operator 4
E. Ingram Fire Alarm Operator 4
Frank Tomlin Janitor 4
R. G. Conway Director of Planning 4
C. H. Dodge Assistant Chief 4
J. M. Towle, Assistant Chief 4
R. M. Mason Lieutenant 4
Nolan Clay Chief Lab, Technician 4
James Ware Sergeant 4
M. L. Bailey Typist Clerk Ill 4
R. J. Guerin Lieutenant 4
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LaVeta Anderson Typist Clerk II 4
H. W. Kimble Motor l~atrolman 3
Nan Hammons Typist Clerk II 4
James Dodson Semi-skilled Laborer 4
Marinus Kolthoff Semi-skilled Laborer 4
William Fanning Semi-skilled Laborer 4
Kenneth Cox Park Mtn. Leadingman 4
Guy Mintonye Utility Mtn. Man 4
Verlin Mitchell Semi-skilled Laborer 4
Betty Miklos Stenographer Clerk II 4
Acceptance of Deed from Stewart and
Wattenbarger for a portion of Sandra
Drive.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, Deed from
Stewart and Wattenbarger for a portion of Sandra Drive, Was accepted.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers Nos.
3371 to 3466 inclusive, and Nos. i to 10 inclusive, as audited by the
Voucher Approval Committee, were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue checks to cover the respective amounts.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1309 New Series
determining a Prima Facie Speed Limit
of 35 miles per hour on a portion of Mt.
Vernon Avenue between Colambus and Church
Streets, in the City of' Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Ordinance
No.1309 New Series determining a Prima Facie speed limit of 35
miles per hour on a portion of Mr. Vernon Avenue, between Columbus and
Church Streets, in the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent:'Balfanz
Adoption of Resolution No. 67-60 making
appropriations for the Government of
the City of Bakersfield for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1960 and ending
June 30, 1961, adopting a Budget for said
fiscal year.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, Resolutinn No.
67-60 making appropriations for the Government of the City of Bakersfield
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1960 and ending June 30, 1961,
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Bakersfield, California,
adopting a Budget for said fiscal year,
vote:
Ayes: Bentley,
Noes: None
Absent: Balfanz
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was adopted by the following
of Mrs.
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, S tiern
Acceptance of resignation of Mrs. Ruth
Emerson as Member of Bakersfield Art
Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, resignation
Ruth Emerson as member of the Bakersfield ~t Commission was
accepted, and the City Clerk was instructed to send a letter of
appreciation to Mrs. Emerson for her faithful service on the Commission.
Reception of request from Bakersfield Art
Commission for i~stallation of kiln at
Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, request from
the Bakersfield Art Commission for installation of a kiln at the
Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery was received and ordered placed on file.
Request for refund of rent paid for city
property at' 408 H Street referred to the
City Attorney for recommendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, request from
Mrs. Leona Wallace for refund of half months rent paid on city
property at 408 H Street, was received and referred to the City Attorney
for recommendation.
Acceptance of Deed for portion of
Columbus Avenue east of Mt. Vernon
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, deed from
Anne Whitaker Smith, William F. Whitaker and Ruth Whitaker Bryan for
a portion of Columbus Avenue east of Mr. Vernon Avenue, was accepted.
Encroachment Permit granted Harry C.
~a~Ehlin to construct chain link fence
at 3231 Bank Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Encroachment
Permit was granted Harry C. Laughlin to construct a four foot chain
link fence adjacent to sidewalk at 3231 Bank Street.
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City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds from Fund 85 to Fund 11.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by_Carnakis, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $74,342.55 from Self Insurance Fund
85 to General Fund ll. Councilman Bentley voted in the negative
on this motion.
Approval of extension of Agreement with
Otis Elevator Company for servicing
passenger elevator in the City Hall.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Extension of
Agreement until June 30, 1961, with the Otis Elevator Company for
servicing of passenger elevator in the City Hall, was approved.
Additional leave of absence granted
Charles Bradley, refuse collector.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, 60 days
additional leave of absence without pay until August 31, 1960, was
granted Charles Bradley, Refuse Collector.
Approval of Pipe Line License with the
A. T. & S. F. Railway Company for pipeline
under tracks at V Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, Pipe Line
License with the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company for pipe line under
tracks at V Street, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to
sign same.
Request from Bakersfield Neon Sign Company
for variance of sign ordinance to permit
installation of sig~ for F. W. Woolworth
Company referred to the Building Department
for recommendation.
Upon a motion by Bentley,~seconded by Stiern, request from
Bakersfield Neon Sign Company for a variance to the existing City sign
ordinance, to permit the installation of a sign for the F. W. Woolworth
Company, was referred to the Building Department for recommendation.
Approval of Map of Tract No. 2387 and
Contract and Specifications for improvements
in said Tract.
that the Map of Tract No. 2387 be,
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, it is ordered
and the same is hereby approved. That
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all the avenues, drive~ alleys, street and easements shown upon said
map and thereon offered for dedication be, and the same are offered
for dedication. Pursuant to the provisions o£ Section 11587 of the
Business and Professions Code, the City Council hereby waives the
requirement of signatures of the following:
Chanslor-Western Oil and
Development Company
The Clerk of this Council is
NATURE OF INTEREST
Mineral rights below 500'
directed to endorse upon the
face of said map a copy of this order authenticated by the seal of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield, and the Mayor is authorized
to sign the contract and specifications covering the improvement of
all streets, highways, alleys, curbs and gutters, sewers and storm
sewers, dedicated for public purposes according to the Map of said
Tract No. 2387.
Purchasing Agent instructed to advertise
for all equipment authorized in the budget
for fiscal year ending June 30, 1961.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, the Purchasing
Agent was instructed to advertise for bids for all gquiPment authorized
in the budget for the ifscal year ending June SO, 1961.
Re-appointment of Thomas D. Rutledge
as Member of the Transit Authority
Commission.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Bentley, Mr. Thomas D.
Rutledge was re-appointed as a member of the Transit Authority Commission
for a five-year term expiring June SO, 1965.
Reception of communication from State
Senator Walter W. Stiern relative to
Proposition #15 which.will,pear on the
ballot in November.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, communication
from State Senator Walter W. Sitern relative to Proposition #15, the
so-called Bonelli Plan, which will appezr on the ballot in November,
was received and ordered placed on file.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1310 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of
uninhabited territory t9 the City of
Bakersfield, California, designated as'
"Williams No. 2", aad providing for the
taxation of said territory to pay the Bonded
indebtedness of said City.
This being the time set for hearing protests by the owners
of property in uninhabited territory designated as "Williams No. 2"',
proposed to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield, and no protests
or objections having been received, upon a motion by Croes, seconded
by Carnakis, Ordinance No. 1310 New Series approving annexation of
a parcel of uninhabited territory tp the City of Bakersfield,
California, designated as "Williams No. 2", and providing for the
taxation of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness of said
City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bentley, Carnakis, Collins~ Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Balfanz
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance amending the text of Zoning
Ordinance No. 1010 New Series relative
to Part 8, C-O (Professional Office)
Zone.
This being the time set for hearing on motion of the
Planning Co ~m~ission to amend the text of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New
Series relative to Part 8, C-O, (Professional ~Off%ce) Zone, and no
protests or objections having been received, upon a motion by Carn:mkis,
seconded by Croes, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the
necessary ordinance to amend said text.
Adoption of Resolution No. 68-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
ordering the vacation of a portion of 16th
~treet, a portion of "~' Street and the alleys
in Blocks 308, S09, 330 and SS1, in said City.
This being the time set for hearing on intention of the Council
to order the vacation of a portion of 16th Street, a portion of "0"
Street and the alleys in Blocks 308, 309, 330 and 3S1, in the City of
Bakersfield, under Resolution of Intention No. 752, and no pro~sts or
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adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
Absent: Balfanz
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, the matter of
determining the speed limi~ to, be fixed on Oak Street was meferred to
the Traffic Authority for study and recommendation.
City Attorney instructed to prepare agreemen~
with Jackson Construction and Materials Company
~or lease of portion of the Municipal Farm.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare, and the Mayor was authorized to
sign, an agreement with Jacobs Construction and Materials Company for
leasing two acres of the Municipal Ferm to be used for storage of
salvage material from the Civic Auditorium ~ite.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, the Council
Matter of determining the speed limit on
Oak Street referred to the Traffic Authority
for study and recommendation.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CaTiT~Hia
ATTEST:
TY 9~E~K and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council of
the City of Bak~msfield, Cali~orni~
objections having been received, upon a motion by Croes, seconded
by Collins, Resolution No. 68-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
Calfornia, ordering the vacation, of said streets and alleys, was adopted
by the followingvote:
Ayes: Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the C~ y
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. July ll, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Harry E. Berg of the
Second Christian Church.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Collins,
Stiern
Councilmen Carnakis, Croes, Doolin
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 5, 1960 were approved
as presented.
City Manager instructed to utilize his
planning staff and other departments to
develop the procedure to be used for the
redevelopment of portions of the Central
Business District.
At this time report submitted by Mayor Sullivau on the
subject of the redevelopment of portions of the Central Business District
was read, Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Balfanz, the report
was received and the matter referred to the Business District Parking
Committee and the City Manager, who was instructed to utilize his
planning st~ff and other departments to study the procedure to be used
to accomplish this redevelopment under the State Redevelopment Act, and
keep the Ce~ncil informed with a weekly progress report as to just
what has been done.
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on amendment to ZoningOrdinance No. 1010
New Series to include Part 45 and Part 165.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, date of
August 1, 1960 was fixed for hearing before the Council on a motion
by the Planning Commission to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1QlO New
Series to include Part 45 establishing an R-S (Suburban Residential)
Zone and Part 16½ establishing a T (Trailer Park) Zone. ~
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on proposed Master Street and Highway Plan.
A memorandum from the Planning Commission advising that
at its regular meeting of July 6,: 1960, Master Streets and Highway Plan
as presented, with the deletion of 178 Freeway, was adopted and certif~l
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to the City Council as the circulation element of the general plan,
was read, and upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Stiern, date of
July 25, 1960 was fixed for hearing on the proposed Master Plan
before the Council.
Councilman Doolin took his seat
8:20 P.M.
in the C~uncil Chamber at
Approval of recommendatiQn contained in
memorandum from the Planning Commission
relative to termination of names of alleys
in Downtown Business District.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, recommendation
from the Planning Commission that two alleys in the Downtown Business
District designated as Service Street and Center Place be terminated
as official named streets and that the practice of designating alleys
with official street names be discontinued, was approved.
Claim for damages from Mrs. Gertrude Pinnee
for injuries received in a fall on a city
street, referred to the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, claim for
damages from Mrs. Gertrude Pinnee for injuries received in a fall on
a city street, was referred to the City Attorney for handling.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1311 New Series
amending Part 8, C-O (Professional Office)
Zone of Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, Ordinance No.
1311 New Series amending Part 8, C-O (Professional Office) Zone of
Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis, .Croes
Mayor authorized to sign waiver for
insurance carrier.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, the Mayor
was authorized to sign waiver for Pacific Indemnity Company of certain
coverage for damages for bodily injury, as regular employees are covered
by State Compensation Insurance.
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Request from Deeter Construction, Inc.
for abandonment of a portion of Church
Street lying east of Eton Street referred
to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, request frol~
Deeter Construction, Inc. for abandonment of the portion of Church
Street lying east of Eton Street, was referred to the Planning Commission.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Collins, Vouchers Nos.
3467 to 3480 inclusive, and Nos. 11 to 46 inclusive, were allowed,
subject to being signed by either Councilman Carnakis or Councilman
Croes, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to cover
the respective amounts.
Date set for hearing before the Council on
appeal of F. L. Luttre11 to decision of the
Board of Zoning Adjustment denying his
application for a variance on that property
commonly known as 306 Vernal Place.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, the time limit
was waived, and date of August 1, 1960 was set for hearing before tlhe
Council on appeal of F. L. Luttre11 to decision of the Board of
Zoning Adjustment denying his application for a variance of an R-1
(One-Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a duplex, with reduction of the sideyard setback
requirements, on that property commonly known as 306 Vernal Place.
Encroachment Permit granted Bob Boughton
for construction of planter boxes on building
at Truxtun Avenue and F Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, Encroachment
Permit was granted Bob Boughton to construct planter boxes on
Prudential Insurance building located at Truxtun Avenue and F Streets.
Reception of communication from C. N. Cook,
Assistant Secretary of the California Highway
Commission, acknowledging receipt of Resolution
No. 66-60.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from C. N. Cook, Assistant Secretary of the California Highway Commission,
acknowledging receipt of Resolution No. 66-60 requesting the Commission
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to authorize the State Highway Engineer to make a restudy of Highway
178. and advising that'the resolution will'be presented to the Commission
at its neKt meeting, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution fixing meetings'of Council for
first and third Mondays during July and
August.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Collins, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution fixing the time of
meetings of the Council during July and August, by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins
Noes: Doolin, Stiern
Absent: Carnakis, Croes
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Stiern, the Council
adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
MAYOR e ld, Calif.
ATTEST:
CIT~ ~LERK and Ex OSficlo Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bak~r~field, California
Bakersfield, California, July.~18, 1960
Present:
Absent:
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. July 18, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Justin D. Knorr of the
Bible Baptist Church.
Mayor~Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins,
Croes,,Doolin, Stiern
Councilman Bentley
Minutes of the regular meeting o£ July ll, 1960 were approved
as presented.
Reception of City Manager's report
on Urban Renewal.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, report from the
City Manager on Urban Renewal was received and ordered placed on file,
and copies are available in the City Clerk's office for anyone
desiring same.
Reception of City Auditor's Monthly
Report for June, 1960.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Auditor's Monthly Report for June, 1960, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of Copy of Minute Order of
the Board of Supervisors and letter
from H. J. Evans, Director of Parks
and Recreation Department, in re Lay
Committee for Recreation Survey of
Greater Bakersfield Area.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, copy of Minute
Order of the Board of Supervisors, and letter from H. J. Evans, Director
of County Parks and Recreation Department, in re Lay Committee for
Recreation Survey of Greater Bakersfield Area, were received and ordered
placed on file.
City Clerk instructed to direct an inquiry
to the Board of Supervisors relative to
the appointment of a lay committee for
Recreation Survey of Greater Bakersfield
Area.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the City Clerk
was instructed to direct an inquiry to the Board of Supervisors and
request
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information as to what action has been taken relative to the
~pointment of a lay committee for Recreation Survey of the Greater
Bakersfield Area, and the number of members appointed to said Committee.
Application of the Greyhound Corporation
to the Public Utilities Commission for
an order authorizing increases in intrastate
express charges and intrastate'passenger
fares, referred to the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, application
of the Greyhound Corporation to the Public Utilities Commission for
an order authorizing increases in intrastate express charges and
intrastate passenger fares, was referred to the City Manager.
Denial of proposed resolution fixing the
time of meetings of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield during the months of
July and August.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, proposed
resolution fixing the time of meetings of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield during the months o£ July and August was denied, by the
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent:
Bentley
Authorization granted Civil Service Board
for the Miscellaneous Departments to waive
residential requirement of the Charter for
the classification of Assistant City
Attorney.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, authorization
was granted the'Civil Service Board of the Miscellaneous Departments
to waive residential requirement of Section 43 (a) of the Charter for
the classification of Assistant City Attorney in order that an emergency
appointment to the position may be made.
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· Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for certain items.
Upon a motion by Stiern, secdnded by Doolin, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for the following:
1. Ornamental Lighting Poles for Chester Avenue
2. Rest Room Building and a Store Room Building
at Central Park
3.Removal of streets and curbs in the Civic
Auditorium Site
Extension of time granted Jacobs Construction
and Materials Company for demolition of
Buildings in Civic Auditorium Site.
'Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, extension of
time until Julys31, 1960 was granted Jacobs Construction and Materials
Company for demolition of buildings in the Civic Auditorium Site.
Reception~of communication from County Clerk
re Candidate's Campaign Statements for office
of Mayor.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Ba!fanz, communication
from the County Clerk ~dvising that Candidates for the Office of Mayor
had filed Campaign Statements for the Concurrent Primary Election held
June 7, 1960, was received and ordered placed on file, and the City
Clerk was authorized to issue certificates of Nomination to Mr. Frank
Sullivan and Mr. Gene Winer.
Encroachment Permit granted Blodget
Corporation to construct stairways on
outside of buildings at 345 Lakeview
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Encroachment
Permit was granted Blodget Corporation to construct stairways on
outside of buildings at 345 Lakeview Avenue.
First reading of proposed ordinance
setting forth the regulations for the
· ~ administration of the Civic Auditorium and
providing for the establishment of the
rentals to be.charged for the use thereof.
This was considered the first reading of proposed ordinance
setting forth the regulations for the administration of the Civic
Auditorium and providing for the establishment of the rentals to
be charged for the use thereof.
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Action on proposed Civic Auditorium
Ordinance deferred for two weeks.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, action on the
proposed Civic Auditorium Ordinance was deferred for two weeks by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin
Noes: Balfanz, Stiern
Abstaining: Collins
Absent: Bentley
City Manager authorized to attend
International City Managers Conference
to be held in San Francisco October 16-20,
1960.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City
Manager was authorized to attend the International City Managers
Conference in San Francisco October 16-20, 1960, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue a check to cover his expenses.
Approval of Contract with the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for
certain advertising services.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, contract with
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for the performance of
certain advertising services was approved, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign same.
Approval of installation of Kiln at
Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, the City MarLager
was authorized to expend not more than $200.00 for the installation of
a kiln at the Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery. Councilmen Balfanz and
Collins voted in the negative on this motion.
City Manager instructed to confer with the
Traffic Authority relative to granting approval
of plot plan of the Continental Trailways for
the proposed development of property on the
south side of 18th Street between F and G
Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the City Manager
was instructed to confer with the Traffic Authority indicating that it
is the desire of the Council that something be worked out, in any manner
possible, in order that approval can ~ given to plot plan presented
by the Continental Trailways for the proposed development of the property
recently acquired on the south side of 18th Street between F and G Streets.
Bakersfield, California, July 18,1960
Appointment of Mayor, City Engineer and
Planning Director as a committee to work
with the Greater Bakersfield Separation
of Grade District relative to Grade
Separation Priority List.
A communication from the Public Utilities Commission reminding
the Council of the fund established for the purpose of assisting cities
and counties in the construction of railroad grade separation projects
was read, and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the
Mayor, City Engineer and Planning Director were appointed as a co~nittee
of three to work with the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade
District to establish grade separation priority list when proceedings
for this purpose are instituted later this summer.
Appointment of two members of the
Bakersfield Art Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Dorsett M.
Phillips and Mrs. A. S. Turoonjian were appointed as members of the
Bakersfield Art Commission.
Reception of letter from the Kern County
Boundary Commission enclosing copy of the
legal description of territories proposed
to be withdrawn from the Mount Vernon County
Sanitation District.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, copy of a
letter to Mr. C. A. James from the Kern County Boundary Commission,
enclosing a copy of the legal description of the. territories proposed
to be withdrawn from the Mount Vernon County Sanitation District, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis,~Vouchers Nos.
47 to ll4 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee were
allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to cover
the respective amounts.
Charter Revision Committee authorized to
study proposed changes relative to the City
Attorney's office and report back to the
Council.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Stiern, the Charter
Revision Committee was authorized to make a study of proposed chanlges
relative to the City Attorney's o£fice and report back to the Council
Bakersfield, Calfornia, July 18, 1960 - 6
in order to place the proposed charter amendment on the November
ballot. The members of this Committee are Councilmen Croes, Balfanz
and Stiern.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1312 New
Series approving annexation of a parcel
of uninhabited territory to the City of
Bakersfield, California, designated as
Benton Park No. 5, and providing for the
taxation o~ said territory to pay the
bonded indebtedness of said City.
This being the time set for hearing on the matter and no
protests or objections having been received, upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Doolin, Ordinance No. 1312 New Series approving annex~ion
of a parcel of uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield,
California, designated as Benton Park No. 5, and providing for the
taxation of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness of said City,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley
Adoption o$ Resolution No. 69-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, ordering the vacation of an
alley lying within Block 6, in Tract No.
1009, in said City.
This being the time set for hearing on the proposed vacation
of alley lying within Block 6, in Tract No. 1009, under Resolution of
Intention No. 753, and no protests or objections having been received,
upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Croes, Resolution No. 69-60
ordering the vacation of said alley was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley
Bakersfield, California, July 18, 1960 - 7
Adoption of Resolution No. 70-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
ordering the vacation of a portion of Truxtun
Avenge in said City.
This being the time set for hearing on the proposed vacation
of a portion Of Truxtun Avenue, under Resolution of Intention No. 754,
and no protests or objections having been received, upon a motion by
Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No. 70-60 of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California, ordering the vacation of a portion
of Truxtun Avenue, in said City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley
Hearing on appeal of Charles W. Downie to
decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
denying his application for a variance to permit
the operation and maintenance of a cabinet shop
and contractor's storage facilities within
the existing building on that property commonly
known as 1100 Inyo Street, continued for one week.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of Charles W.
Downie to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying his
application for a variance to permit the operation and maintenance
of a cabinet shop and contractor's storage facilities within the existing
building on that property commonly known as 1100 Inyo Street, upon a
motion by Stiern, seconded by Doolin, the hearing was continued for
one week..
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the Council .
adjourned at l~:i~-P~-~-.. ......
MAYOR ~C ~y B~
of the of
Calif.
ATTEST
CITY C~ERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the' Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
7O
Bakersfield, California, July 25, 1960
Absent:
Minutes of the' regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. July 25, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins,
Doolin, Stiern
Councilmen Bentley, Croes
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 18,
as presented.
1960 were approved
Reception of verbal report from City
Manager on speed limit adjustments
on Oak Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, verbal report
from the City Manager on speed limit adjustments on Oak Street, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of report from the City
Manager on Urban Renewal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, report from
the City Manager on Urban Renewal was received and ordered placed
on file, and copies will be available in the City Clerk's office for
anyone desiring same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 71-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing a
time and place for hearing protests by
persons owning real property within territory
designated as Planz Park No. 8, proposed to
be annexed to the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
No. 71-60 of the, Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing a time and place
for hearing protests by persons owning real property within territory
designated as Planz Park No. 8, proposed to be annexed to the City of
Bakersfield, date set being August 22, 1960, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley, Croes
Bakersfield, California, July 25, 1960 - 2
Action deferred for one week on porposed
........ Emergency Ordinance requiring a permit
for the sale, handling or storage of food
or drink and providing for the suspension
of such permits, and repealing Ordinances
Nos. 666 New Series and 988 New Series of
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, action on propose(
Emergency Ordinance requiring ~-permit for the sale, handling or storage
of food or drink and providing for the suspension of such permits, and[
repealing Ordinances Nos. 666 New Series and 988 New Series of the Cily
of Bakersfield, was deferred for one week.
in the negative on this motion.
Claim for Damages
Councilman Stiern voted
from Ray Mann
referred to the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, claim for
damages from Ray Mann was referred to the City Attorney.
Approval of Map of Tract No. 2367. Mayor
authorized to sign Contract and Specifications
for improvements in said Tract subject to
filing of bond and signing ~of Contract by
Subdivider.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, it is ordered
that the Map entitled Tract No. 2367 be, and the same is hereby approved;
pursuant to the provisions of Section 11587 of the Business and Professions
Code. The City Council hereby.waives the requirement of signatures o~
(Cencal Development Company
the following: (Crest Water Company - Pipeline easements. It is further
( Chanslor-Western Oil and Development Company
ordered that.the streets~ dr~ves, avenues, alleys, circles and easements
shown upon said map and therein offered for dedication be, and the same
are hereby accepted for the purpose or the purposes for which the same
are o£fered for dedication.
The Clerk of
face of said map a copy of
this Council is directed to endorse upon the
this. order authenticated: by the Seal of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, and the Mayor is authorized to sign
the Contract and Specifications for improvements in said tract, subject
to the filing of the bond, and the signing or, the Contract for improvements
by the Subdivider.
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Bakersfield, California, July 25, 1960 - 3
Adoption of Resolution No. 72-60 adopting
Plans and Specifications, Careful Estimates,
and District Map in the matter of the
construction and installation of E1ectroliers
for the purpose of lighting streets in that
certain area bounded on the northwest by
Panorama Drive, on the south by Monte Vista
Drive, and on the east by Loma Linda Drive,
said area also being known as Tract No. 1609,
City of Bakersfield, California, the same to
be proposed as Public Improvement District
No. 747, in the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Stiern, Resolution No.
72-60 adopting Plans and Specifications, Careful Estimates, and
District Map in the matter of the construction and installation of
Electrollers for the purpose of lighting streets in that certain area
bounded on the northwest by Panorama Drive, on the south by Monte Vista
Drive, and on the east by Loma Lind~ Drive, said area also being known
as Tract No. 1609, City of Bakersfield, California, the same to be
proposed as Public Improvement District No. 747, in the City of
Bakersfield, California, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley, Croes
City Manager instructed to prepare an
estimate of the cost of connecting the
East Niles Community Service District to
City sewage treatment plant No. 1.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Manager was instructed to prepare an estimate for the East Niles Community
Service District of the cost of connecting to the City's sewage treatment
plant No. 1.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Vouchers Nos.
115 to 163 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
Petition for consent to the commencement
of annexation proceedings in Brite No. 2
referred to the Planning Commission for
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, petition for
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Bakersfield, California, July 25, 1960 - 4
consent to the commencement of annexation proceedings in that territory
designated as Brite No.'2 situated generally southerly of Brundage Lane,
westerly oft South H Street, northerly of Terrace Way and easterly of
Hughe~ Lane, v~as referred to the Planning Commission. for recommendation.
Adoption of Resolution No. 73-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing
..... a time and place for hearing protests by
persons owning ~ea~ property within
territory designated as Asphalto No. l,
proposed to be annexed to the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by ~Doolin, Resolution No.
73-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing a time and place
for hearing protests by persons owning real property within territory
designated as Asphalto No. i proposed to be annexed to the City of
Bakersfield, date set being August 29, 1960, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley,
Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 74-60 of
intention te inclade~within the GreateN
Bakersfield Separation of Grade District
certain territory designated as Asphalto No. l,
and setting time and place for hearing objections
to the inclusion o£.said territory within said
District.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
74-60 of intention to include within the Greater Bakersfield Separation
of Grade District certain territory designated as Asphalto No. 1, and
setting time and place for hearing objections tQ the inclusion of said
territory within said District, date set being August 29, 1960, was
adopted by the following'vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, .Doolin,' Stiern
None
Absent: Bbntley, Croes ,
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Bakersfield, California, July 25, .1960 - 5
Additional Leave of Absence
granted Frank J. Tillery..
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, additional
30 days leave of absence without pay, was granted.Frank J. Tillery,
employee at the sewag~ treatment plant.
Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1
to L. H. Leonardi Electric Construction
......... Company.
Upon a motion by Carnaki$,- seconded by Stiern, Contract Change
Order No. i to L. Ho Leonardi Electric Construction Company for furnishing
and installing street lighting and traffic s±gnals, with additional
compensation due contractor for the change of $200.00, was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Approval 9f Contract Change Order No. 1
to William H. Schallock, Inc.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, Contract Change
Order No. 1 to William H. Sch~llock, Inc. for ConstructiOn of storm
drains in "V" Street, Brundage Lane and California Avenue, with
additional compensation due Contractor for the change of $126.00, was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
City Manager authorized to accept offer
of Monterey Electronics Company presenting
electronic signal control units to the City
at no cost.
Upon a motion by Do~olin, seconded by Balfanz, the City iManager
was authorized to accept offer of Monterey Electronics Company presenting
electronic signal control units, including transmitters and installation,
to the City at no cost, and to select locations for the test of this
equipment,
Reception of communication from W. L. Welch,
District Engineer of the Division of Highways,
advi~ing. tha~ "~! Street from Brundage Lane
to U.S. Highway 99, was approved as a
Federal-aid Secondary Route.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, communication
from W. L. Welch, District Engineer of the State Division of Highways,
advising that *~' Street from Brundage Lane to U. S. Highway 99 was
Bakersfield, California,~ July 25, 1960 - 6
approved by the California Highway Commission on June 24, 1960 and tile
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads on July 12, 1960, as Federal-aid Secondary
Route 882, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from County Counsel
re appointment'of lay committee for Recreation
Survey of Greater Bakersfield Area.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, letter from
Roy Gargano, County Counsel, advising that the Board of Supervisors had
not as yet arrived at a decision as to the exact number of members to
serve on lay committee to make a recreation survey of the Greater
Bakersfield area, or the method of appointment, but that this decision
will be arrived at during regular meeting of July 26, 1960, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Suggested amendments to Master Street and
Highway Plan contained in communication from
Mayor Sullivan referred to the Planning
Commission for study and ~recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, suggested
amendments to the Master Street and Highway Plan as contained in communication
from Mayor Sullivan, were referred to the Planning Commission for study
and recommendation back to the Council.
Adoption of Resolution No. 75-60 of the
Council of ~he City of Bakersfield adopting
a Master Street and Highway Plan and certifying
said Plan to be the circulation element of the
comprehensive general Plan of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
This being the time set for hearing on adoption of proposed
Master Street and Highway Plan and no protests or objections having been
received, upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No.
75-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield adopting a Master Street
and Highway Plan and certifying said plan to be the circulation element
of the comprehensive general plan of the City of Bakersfield, California,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley, Croes
Charles W.
Bakersfield, California, July 25, 1960 - 7
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 153
granting'variance Of Zoning'Ordinance No.
1010 New Series to permit the operation.
and ~ai~tehAnce Of a'ca~inet shop and
contractor's storage faci~ities within the
existing building on that property commonly
known as 1100 Inyo Street, in the City of
..... Ba~rs~ield.~
This being the time set for continued hearing on appeal of
Dowhie to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying
his application for a variance to permit the o~eration and maintenance
of a cabinet shop and contractor"s storage f~¢ilities within the
existing building on that property commonly known as 1100 inyo Street,'
in the City of Bakersfield, California, and no protests or objections
having been received,
Zoning Resolution No.
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley, Croes
upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis,
153 granting the varianc~ was adopted by the
Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Planning Commission requested to study
the matter of rezoning that' property in
the vicinity of Inyo and Lake Streets, in
Block 4, KernDivision.
Upon a motion bY Stiern, sec°nde~,bY Carnakis, the Planning
Commission was requested to study the m~tter of the rezoning .to an M-1
zone, that certain property in the vicinity o'f Inyo and Lake Streets,
up to the alley north of the canal, in Block 44, Kern Division, and
report back to the Council.
City Attorney instructed to make a report
't0 the'Council determining the necessity
of holding hearings relative to the closing
of streets due to proposed grade separations
and freeway agreements.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Attorney was instructed to make a report to the Council to determine
if it is necessary for the City to follow the regular street vacation
proceedings and hold hearings relative to the closing or partial closing
of City streets whenever there is a proposed grade separation, and if
the same is true in connection with freeway agreements.
Bakersfield, California, July 25, 1960 - 8
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City Manager instructed to request the
Chief of Police to make reports on downtown
parking problem.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, the City
Manager was instructed to request the Chief of Police to furnish the
Council with a complete report and analysis of the downtown parking
problem, with suggested changes in time limits inlcertain specific
locations. Also, request the Chief of Police to make a continuing
report as to the progress of this problem, and the results, if any,
and to make an analysis of existing curb breaks which could be
utilized for parking and the number of spaces which would be added.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the Co~cil
adjourned at 10:20 P. N.
MAYOR of the City of Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY C~K and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
78
Bakersfield, California, August l, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chmuber of the
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August 1, 1960.
Invocation was given by Mr. Warren Yackey of the Church of
Christ Scientist.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Stiern
Councilman Doolin
Minutes of the regular,meeting of July 25, 1960 were
approved as presented. ~-
Opening bids for 2 - three cubic
yard Street Sweepers.
This being the time set to open bids for 2- three cubic
yard Street Sweepers, all bids received were publ~ ly opened, examined
and declared, and upon a motion by Stiern, seconded b~ Balfanz,
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 3- twenty yard
Refuse Trucks.
This being the time set to open bids for 3 - twenty yard
Refuse Trucks, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared, and upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Reception of'City Manager's Report No. 3
on Urban Renewal.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, the City
Manager's report No. 3 on Urban Renewal, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Proposed emergency ordinance requiring a
permit for the sale, handling of storage
of food or drink and providing for the
suspension of such permits, and repealing
certain ordinances, referred to the Council
Health Committee for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Balfanz, proposed
emergency ordinance requiring a permit for the sale, handling or
storage of food or drink and providing for the suspension of such
Bakersfield, California, August 1, 1960 - 2
permits and repealing Ordinances Nos. 666 New Series and 988 New
Series, was referred to the Council Health Committee for study
and recommendation.
Adoption of Ordinknce No. 1313 New Series
setting forth the regulations for the
administration of the Civic Auditorium
and providing for the establishment of the
rentals to be charged for the use thereof.
Upon a motion by Stie~n, seconded by Croes, Ordinance No.
1313 New Series setting forth the regulations fgr She administration
of the Civic Auditorium and providing for th~ establishment of the
rentals to be charged for the use thereo~, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Qarnakis, Collins, Croes, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
Adoption of Resolution No. 77-60 declaring
the intention of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield.to submit certain amendments to
the Charter of the City of Bakersfield,
namely: to amend Sections 34 and (208) 1;
fixing. the time of ~leotion at which said
proposed amendments shall be submitted to
the eleetors and ,directing the City Clerk
to publish Notice of said Election.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, Resolution
No. 77-60 declaring the intention of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield to submit certai.n amendments to the Charter of the City
of Bakersfield, namely: to amend Sections 34 and (208) 1; fixing the
time of the election at which said proposed amendments shall be
submitted to the electors and directing the City Clerk to publish
Notice of said Election, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Croes, Stiern
Noes: Collins
Absent: Doolin
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Bakersfield, California, August 1, 1960 - 3
Approval of renewal of agreement with
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
for industrial development in the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, renewal of
agreement with the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for the
industrial development of the City of Bakersfield, was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Letter of commendation ordered sent to
Mr. R. A. Sirman, Chairman of the
Industrial Committee of the Chamber of
Commerce.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, a letter of
commendation was ordered sent to Mr. R. A. Sirman, Chairman of the
Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, extending the
appreciation of the Council for the time and effort expended by the
members of this committee in considering new projects and potentiLl
developments of industry in~ the City of Bakersfield.
Approval of Step Salary Increases
to be effective September 1, 1960.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the following
step salary increases were approved, to become effective September 1,
1960:
NAME CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP
E. F. Williams Sr. Buildin~ Inspector
P. L. White Sr. Buildin~ Inspector ~
P.O. Adams Administrative Officer $
W. G. Kniffen Engineer 4
Robert A. Peterson Senior Planner 3
E. F. Ariey Patrolman 3
W. J. Dennis Patrolman 4
Gerald Goode Patrolman 4
W. R. Pierce Patrolman 3
K. L. Cravens Motor Patrolman 4
Lon Chapman Laborer 4
Adoption of,Ordinance No. 1314 New Series
amending Subdivisions (c) of Section 13 of
Ordinance No. 1095 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Ordinance
No. 1314 New Series amending Subdivision (c) of Section 13 of Salary
Ordinance No. 1095 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, pertaining
TO STEP
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
Bakersfield, California, August 1, 1960 - 4
to compensation of school crossing guards, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
Adoption of Resolution No. 76-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield applying
to the California Highway Commission for
State matching funds for Urban extension of
FAS roads.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
No. 76-60 of the Council of the City Of Bakersfield applying to the
California Highway Commission for State matching funds for urban~
extension of FAS roads, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
Adoption of Resolution Of Intention No.
747 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfi&ld, California, declaring its
intention to order the construction and
installation of electr61iers for the
purpose of lighting streets in that certain
area bounded on the northwest by Panorama
Drive, on ~he south by Monte Vista Drive,
and on the east by Loma Linda Drive, said
area also being known as Tract No. 1609, City of
Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded b~ Balfanz, Resolution
of Intention No. 747 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order the construction and
installation of electrollers for the purpose of lighting streets in
that certain area bounded on the northwest by Panorama Drive, on
the south by Monte Vista Drive, and on the east by Loma Linda Drive,
said area als0 being known as Tract No. 1609, City of Bakersfield,
California, was adopted by the followingSvote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
Bakersfield, California, August 1, 1960 - 5
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers
Nos. 164 to 352 inclusive, as~audited by ~he Finance Approval Committee
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks
to cover the respective amounts.
Reception Of report from Chief of Police
on Downtown Parking Survey and Recommendations.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded'by Bentley, report
submitted by H. V. Grayson, Chief of Police, on the subject of Downtown
Parking survey and recommendations, was received and ordered placed
on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare an
emergency ordinance changing the time limit
of the downtown parking regulations.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an emergency ordinance, for the
consideration of the C0uncil.~ changing the time limit of the downtown
parking regulations to read "from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.", instead
of "from 9:00 A. M. to 6:00 P.
City Attorney instructed to make a
report to the Council on recommendation
contained in the report from the Chief
of Police relative to leasing certain
private p~rking lots and dsing the
revenue to retire the Off-Street Parking
Bonds.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, the City
Attorney was instructed to make a report to the Council as to
whether or not the re9ommendation contained in report submitted by
the Chief of Police that the City lease certain private parking lots
not being utilized at the present time on a month to month b~is
and use the revenue to retire the Off-Street Parking Bonds, conflicts
with our bond issue requirements.
Petition for consent to the commencement
of annexation proceedings in, that inhabited
territory designated as Brite No. 3 referred to
the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Czrnakis, seconded by Croes, petition for
Consent to the Commencement of Annexation Proceedings in that certain
Bakersfield, California, August 1, 1960 - 6
inhabited territory designated as Brite No. S, was referred to the
Planning Commission for study and recomm6ndation.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on application of George F. McCourry to
annex to the City of Bakersfield and to z6ne
upon annexation to a C-2 Zone, that certain
property in the County of Kern located on the
westerly side of South "~' Street southerly of
Planz Road designated as "Asphalto No. 1."
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, date of
August 29, 1~60, was set for hearing before the Council on application
of George F. McCourry to annex to the City of Bakersfield and to
zone upon annexation to a C-2 (Commercial) Zone, that certain property
in the County of Kern located on the westerly side of South "H" Street
southerly of Planz Road.
Adoption of Resolution No. 78-60 adopting
budget and approving Memorandum of Agreement for
expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major
City Streets.
· Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, Resolution
No. 78-60 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield adopting
budget and approving first supplemental Memorandum of Agreement for
expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis;~ Collins, Croes, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
Authorization granted Civil Service Board
for Miscellaneous Departments to waive
residential requirement of the Charter
for the classification of Account Clerk II
Male (Buyer Trainee.)
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, authorization
was granted the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments to
waive the residential requirement of the Charter, as provided by
Section 43 (a)for the classification of Account-Clerk II - Male
(Buyer Trainee), in order that an emergency appointment to the position
may be made.
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Bakersfield, California, August 1, 1960 - 7
Reception of communication from Scott W.
Ryall and report from the Police Department
relative to flow of traffic on Beale Avenue
Overpass.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, communication
from Mr. Scott W. Ryall and report from the Police Department relative
to the flow of traffic on the Beale Avenue Overpass, were received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from the City
Manager on Teen Age City Government Day.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, approval
was given to designating November 16th as Teen Age City Government
Day, and the City Manager's communication relative to same was received
and ordered placed on file.
Approval of request from Athletic Committee
of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
to hang banners publicizing 1960 Outboard
National Championships.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, request from
the Athletic Committee of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
to hang two street banners publicizing 1960 Outboard National Championships
to be held at Lake Ming on September 24-25, 1960, was approved,
and referred-to the City Manager for handling.
Reception of letter from Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce relative to adoption
of proposed Civic Auditorium Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Carnakis, letter from
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce expressing thanks to the
City Council and specifically Councilman Richard Stiern and his co~nittee,
for drafting an efficient and workable .Civic Auditorium ordinance,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1315 New Series
amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New
Series of the City of Bakersfield by
amending Section 3.04 and 20.02, and by
adding two new parts to be numbered 4~ and
16½/
This being the time set for hearing before the Council on
motion of the Planning Commission to amend the text of Zoning Ordinance
Bakers'field, California, August 1, 1960 8
No. 1010 New Series to include Part 4~, "R-S Suburban Residential Zone",
and Part 16~ "T - Trailer Park" Zone, and no protests or objections
having been received, upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Stiern,
Ordinance No. 1315 New Series amending the Zoning Ordinance No. lO10
New Series of the City of Bakersfield by amending Sections 3.04 and
20.02, and by adding two new parts to be numbered 4½ and 16½, was
adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Stiern
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
Reception of petitions from residents in
or near 306 Vernal Place indicting that
they have no objection to granting variance
to Floyd L. Luttrell.
This being the time set for,hearing on appeal of Floyd L.
Luttrell to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying his
application for a variance to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a duplex with reduction of the side yard setback
requirements, said building to be located ten feet from am existing
dwelling on that property commonly known as 306 Vernal Place, petitions
containing the~signatures of approximately 55 residents in or near
306 Vernal Place indicating that they have no objection to the granting
of said variance, were received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 154 denying
variance of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series
to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a duplex with reduction of side
yard setback requirements, said building to be
located ten (10) feet from an existing dwelling
on that property commonly known as 306 Vernal
Place.
At this time hearing was held on appeal of Floyd L. Luttrell
to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying his application for
a variance of the zoning on that property commonly known as 306 Vernal
Place, and all interested persons present were given an opp~rrtunity to
be heard. After considerdiscussion and after consideration had been
given to all arguments presented, upon a motion by Croes, seconded by
Bakersfield, California, August 1, 1960 - 9
Balfanz, Zoning Resolution No. 154 denying variance of Zoning
Ordinance No. 1010 New Series to permit the construction, operation
and maintenance of a duplex with reduction of the side yard setback
requirements, said building to be located ten (10) feet from an
existing dwelling on that property commonly known as 306 Vernal Place
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
City Attorney and Building Inspector
instructed to meet with Mr. Floyd L.
Luttrell to determine an acceptable
use as an accessory building of that
property commonly known as 306 Vernal
Place.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, the City
Attorney and Building Inspector were instructed to hold a meeting
with Mr. Floyd L, Luttrell in an effort to determine an acceptable
use, as an accessory building, of that property commonly known as
306 Vernal Place.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Balfanz, the
Council adjourned.
Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY o'~er~ of the Council
of the Ci.ty of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, August 8, 1960
Present:
Absent:
Minutes of the regular meeting of August
approved as submitted.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August 8, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Mayor Sulliyan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Doolin
Councilmen Croes, Stiern
l, 19~0 were
Acceptance of bid of Ross J. Wooten
to furnish Police Motorcycles and
Servi-Cars.
This being the time set ~o open bids to furnish 12 Solo
Motorcycles and 3 - three Wheel Servi-Cars for the Police Department,
bid of Ross J. Wooten was publicly opened, examined and deciared,
this being the only bid received. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded
by Collins, bid o£ Ross J. Wooten in amount of $20,878.46, was accepted.
Opening bids for 1 - 3/4 Ton
Cab and Chassis.
This being the time set to open bids for 1 - 3/4 Ton Cab
and Chassis, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared, and upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Balfanz, were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 2 - Four Door Sedans.
This being the time set to open bids for 2 - Four Door
Sedans, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared,
and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, were referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for removing all paving,
paving base, curbs and gutters, and part
circle culverts in Civic Auditorium Site.
This being the time set to open bids fo~ removing all paving,
paving base, curbs and gutters and part circle culverts in the Civic
Auditorium Site, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared, and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, August 8, 1960 - 2
Opening bids for the construction of
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paving and
other improvements on Lakeview Avenue
and on the intersection of all
intersecting streets betweem the North
Boundary of the Southern Pacific Asphalto
Branch right of way and the North line of
10th Street concerning Public Improvement
District No. 737A in said City.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paving and other improvements on Lakeview
Avenue and on the intersection of all intersecting streets between the
north boundary of the Southern Pacific Asphalto Branch right of way and
the north line of 10th Street, concerning Public Improvement District
No. 737A, in the City of Bakersfield, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared, and upon a motion by Collins, seconded
by Carnakis, were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Brown-Bevis Industrial
Equipment Company for Two Street Sweepers.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, bid of
Brown-Bevis Industrial Equipment Company to furnish two Wayne Street
Sweepers for a total sum of $17,189.60 was accepted, and all other bidE;
were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Southern Truck
Sales to furnish two Refuse Trucks.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, bid of Southern
Truck Sales to furnish Two White Refuse Trucks for a total sum of
$40,443.3? was accepted as being the best bid, and all other bids
were rejected.
Reception of City Attorney's Report
on Street Closures.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, report from
the City Attorney oa Street Closures relative to construction of freeways
and grade separations, was received and ordered placed on file, and the
City Cl~erk was instructed to send a copy of same to the Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District.
Bakersfield~, California, August 8, 1960 - 3
Reception of City Manager's Report No. 4
on Urban Renewal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the City
Manager's Report No. 4 on Urban Renewal, was received and ordered placed
on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare resolution
permitting the installation of parking meters
in downtown alleys where space is available.
At this time, Parking Progress Report and additional
recommendations submitted by H. V. Grayson, Chief of Police, was read,
and upon a motion by Carnskis, seconded by Doolin, was received and
ordered placed on file, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
a r~esolution permitting the installation of parking meters in downtown
alleys where space is available. Chief Grayson's report was referred
to the Downtown Parking Committee for study.
Adoption of Resolution No. 83-60
rescinding Resolution No. 77-60.
Upon a motion by. Bentley, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No.
83-60 rescinding Resolution No. 77-60 was adopted by the foilowing
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes,
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin
Stiern
Adoption of Resolution No. 84-60 declaring
the intention of the:Council of the City
of Bakersfiela to submitcertain amendments to
the Charter of the City of Bakersfield, namely:
to amend Sections S4 and (208) 1; fixing the
time of the Election at which said proposed
amendments shall be submitted to the electors,
and directing the City Clerk to publish Notice
of said Election.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No.
84-60 declaring the intention of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
to submit certain amendments to the Charter of the City of Bakersfield,
namely: to amend Sections 34 and (208) 1; fixing the time of the
Election at which said proposed amendments shall be submitted to the
Bakersfield, California, August 8, 1960 - 4
electors and directing the City Clerk to publish. Notice of said
Election, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,
Noes: None
Carnakis,
Collins, Doolin
Absent: Croes, Stiern
Governmental Efficiency Committee authorized
to prepare argument on proposed charter
amendments for submission to the qualified
electors with the sample ballot.
Upon a motion by C~rnakis, seconded by Collins, the
Governmental Efficiency Committee was authorized to prepare argument,
not to exceed 300 words, on the proposed charter, amendments, to be
enclosed with sample ballot and submitted to the qualified electors.
Date fixed for hea~ing before the Council
on application of Campbell Enoch requesting
a change in the zoning boundar~s of that
certain property located on the easterly
side of "F" Street southerly of 22rid Street.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning
Commission, upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, date of
September 6, 1960, was fixed for hearing before the Council on
application of Campbell Enoch to amend the zoning boundaries of that
certain property commonly known as 2116-2130 "F" Street,'from an
R-4 (Multiple-Family Dwelling) Zone, to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone.
Date fixed for hearing before the CoUncil
on motion of the Planning. Commission to
amend text of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010
New Series to include Part 10½ establishing
a "C-C" (Civic Center)..Zone.
In accordance'with. recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, date of September 6,
1960, was fixed for hearing before the Council on motion of the
Planning Commission to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series to
Bakersfield, California, August 8, 1960 - 5
include Part 10½ establishing a "C-C" (Civic Center) Zone.
City Attorney instructed to prepare an
amendment to Trailer Park Ordinance No.
1007~ NeT Series.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded hY Balfanz, the Cit~ Attorney was
instructed to prepare an amendment to the Trailer Park Ordinance No.
1007 New Series to provide adequate design standards for Trailer Park
development and to clari£y the method of processing applications for
Trailer Parks.
Adoption of Resolution No. 79-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
consenting to the commencement of annexation
proceedings for the annexation to the City of
Bakers£ield of certain inhabited and unincor-
porated territory in the County of Kern, State
of California, contiguous to the City of
Bakersfield, and designated as "Brite No. 1."
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Bentley, Resolution No.
79-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield consenting to the
commencement of aanexation proceedings for the annexation to the City
of Bakersfield of certain inhabited and unincorporated territory in the
County of Kern, State of Ca!lfornia,,contiguous to the ~ity of Bakersfield
and designated as "Brite No. 1V, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin .
Noes: None
Absent: Croes, Stiern
Adoption of Resolution No. 80-60 of the
Council of the. City of Bakersfield consenting
to the commencement of annexation proceedings
for the annexation to the City of Bakersfield
of certain inhabited and unincorporated
territory in the County of Kern, State of
California, contiguous to the City of Bakersfield,
and designated as "Brite No. 2."
Upon a m~tion by ~arnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No.
80-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield consenting to the
commencement of annexation proceedings for the annexatiqn to the City
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Bakersfield, California, August 8, 1960 - 6
of Bakersfield of certain inhabited and unincorpc~ated territory
in the County of Kern, State of California, contiguous to the City
of Bakersfield and designated as "Brite No. 2", was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,. Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes, Stiern
Collins, Doolin~
Adoption of Resolution No. 81-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield consenting
to the commencement of annexation proceedings
for the annexation to the City of Bakersfield
of certain inhabited and unincorporated
territory in the County of Kern, State of California,
contiguous to the City of Bakersfield, and
designated as "Brite No. 3."
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No.
81-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield consenting to the
eommencement of annexation proceedings for the annexation of certain
inhabited and unincorporated territory in the County of Kern, State
of California, contiguous to the City of Bakersfield, and designated
as Brite No. 3", was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes,
Carnakis, Collins, Doolin
Stiern
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
1S16 New Series amending Subdivision (e)
of Section 5 of Parking Meter 0rdinamce No. 944 New
Series of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded~by Bentley, ~ergency
Ordinance No~ 1S16 New Series mmending Subdivision (e) of Section 5
of Parking Meter Ordinance No. 944 New Series,.was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Balfa~z, Bentley, Carnakis,~ Collins, Doolin,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes, Stiern
Bakersfield, California, August, 8, 1960 - 7
Adoption of Resolution No. 82-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield applying
for State matching funds for Urban extension
of FAS Roads.
Upon a motion by'Collins, seconded by Bentley, Resolution No.
82-60 of the Council of 'the City of Bakersfield applying for State
matching funds for Urban extension of FAS Roads, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Noes: None
Collins, Doolin
Absent: Croes, Stiern
Plans and specifications approved and
authorization granted to advertise for bids
for Sanitary sewers and Pump Station to
serve a portion of Section 12, adjacent to
Planz Road.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the plans
and specificatiohs were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was
authorizjd to' advertise for bids for Sanitary Sewers and Pump Station
to serve a portion of Section 12, adjacent to Planz Road.
Reception of application t~ the Public
Utilities Commission of the State of
California Department of Public Works for
an order authorizing construction of State
Route 4 (U.S. 99) at separated grades with
the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company's main
line immediately west of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, application
of the State of California Department of Public Works to the Public
Utilities Commission for an order authorizing construction of a crossing
at separated grades whereby State Route VI-Ker-4-G will be carried
over the main line of the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company, in
Kern County, referred to as "Bakersfield Yard Overhead", was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of resolution of the Board
of Supervisors in the matter of Order
for exemption of the City of Bakersfield
from County Tax rate for Structural Fire
Protection.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
of the Board of Supervisors in the matter of Order for Exemption of the
Bakersfield, California, August 8, 1960 - 8
City of Bakersfield from County Tax Rate for Structural Fire Protection,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of specifications for the
classification~of Plan Checker as prepared
by the. Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous
Departments.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, specifications
for the classification of Plan Checker, as prepared by the Civil Service
Board for Miscellaneous Departments~ were approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnaki~, Vouchers Nos.
164 to SS0 inclusive, as audited.by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed,~ and the City A~dit0r was ~uthQ~ized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
Reception of bommunidations from Carlyle D.
Millar, County Executive Officer, and
Roy Gargano, County Counsel, re Recreation
Survey for Greater Bakersfield Area.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, communications
from Carlyle D. Millar, County Executive Officer, and Roy Gargano,
County Counsel, relative to the appointment of a lay committee to make
a recreation survey forthe Greater Bakersfield Area, were received
and ordered placed on file.
Communications.from County Officials re
Recreation Survey for Grea~r Bakersfield
Area referred to ~he Council Recreation
Committee'. ~
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, communications
from Carlyle D. Millar, County Executive Officer, a~d Roy'~argano,
County Counsel, relative to the ~ppSihtm~nt of a lay committee to make
a recreation survey for the Greater:Bakersfield Area, were referred to
the Council Recreation Committee 'for study and recommendation.
Reception of ~solution"of~the Area
Development Committed.of the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber o~ Commerce.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
of the Area Development Committee of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Bakersfield, California, August 8, 1960 - 9
Commerce urging continued accelerated efforts towards the adoption
of a coordinated plan for the development of the Bakersfield
Metropolitan Area, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Mr.
Milton Miller of the Padre Hotel.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, communication
which was read to the Council by Mr. Milton Miller of the Padre Hotel,
was received and ordered placed on file, and copies furnished to the
Special Committee studying the problem.
Permission granted to increase'complement
of the Police Department.
U~on a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, permission
was granted to 'increase the complement of the Police Department by
one Lieutenant and One Sergeant.
negative on this motion.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
adjourne~ at 9:31P. M.
Councilmen Bentley voted in the
seconded by Collins, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CL~K and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, August 15, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August 15, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Clayton McCoy of
the Church of the Living God.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen~Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: Councilmen Croes
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 8,
approved as presented.
1960 were
Acceptahce of bid of Motor City Sales
and ServiCe for 3/4 Ton Cab and Chassis.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, bid of
Motor City Sales and Service to furnish 3/4 Ton Cab and Chassis for
a total sum of $2121.22 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde, Inc.
for 2 - four door Sedans.
Upon'a motion by Collins, ~seconded by Carnakis, bid of
Geo. Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish two 1961 Ford Fairlane Sedans, with
the addition of power steering units at $65.00 per unit, was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Meadow Construction
Company for Civic Auditorium Site Clearance.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Collins, low bid of
Meadow Construction Company for Civic Auditorium Site Clearance was
accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign the contract.
Adoption of ReSolution No. 86-60 of award of
the City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, awarding the contract for the doing
of the work in the matter of the construction
of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and paving and of
the improvements on Lakeview Avenue and the
intersection of all intersecting streets between
the north boundary of the Southern Pacific
Asphalto Branch right-of-way and the north line
of 10th Street within Public Improvement District
No. 737 in said City.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, Resolution No.
86-60 of award of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield, CalifGuia,
Bakersfield~ California, August 15, 1960 - 2
awarding the contract to the Phoenix Construction Company, Inc. for the
doing of the work in the matter of the construction of curbs, gutters,
sidewalks and paving and of the improvements on Lakeview Avenue and the
intersection of all intersecting streets between the north boundary
of the Southern Pacific Asphalto Branch right-of-way and the north
line of 10th Street within Public Improvement District No. 737 in said
City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Reception ~ City Manager's Report No. 5
on Urban Renewal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Manager's Report No. 5 on Urban Renewal was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of City Auditor's Monthly
Report for July,.1960.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Auditor's Monthly Report for July, 1960, was received and ordered
placed on file.
City Manager instructed to communicate with
the Division of Highways relative to advancing
the date for the widening of "~' Street.
At this time a report from Mayor Sullivan calling the attention
of the Council to the fact that the proposed widening of "~' Street
and the construction of the Chester Avenue Underpass by the Grade
Separation District were being contemplated simultaneously, was read,
and upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, the City Manager
was instructed to contact the State Division of Highways in an effort
to work out something to advance the date for the widening of "H"
Street by the City of Bakersfield, with the State to reimburse the City
after January 2, 1961, for its share of the cost.
Bakersfield, California, August 15, 1960 - S
Planning Director, City Engineer and Traffic
Authority instructed to work with the staff
of the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade
District on mutual problems.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, the Planning
Director, City Engineer and Traffic Authority were instructed to work
with the staff of the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District
to resolve mutual grade separation problems.
Matter of street closures resulting from
construction of Chester Aven~e Underpass
Project referred to the Planning Commission
£or study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the matter of
street closures resulting from the construction of the Chester Avenue
Underpass project was referred to the Planning Commission for study
and recommendation back to the Council.
Approval of Agreement with Division of
Highways for installation of Traffic
Signals on U. S. 99 at "F" Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Agreement
with the Division of Highways for installation of Traffic Signals on
U. S. 99 at "F" Street, was approved, and the ~yor was authorized to
sign same.
First reading of proposed ordinance amending
Section 8 of Ordinance No. 1243 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield by adding a new
subdivision to be designated as (d), pertaining
to Special Owner's Permit.
Proposed Ordinance amending Section 8 of Ordinance No. 1243
New Series of the City of Bakersfield by adding a new subdivision to
be designated as (d), pertaining to Special Owner's Permit was considered
given a first reading at this time.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1317 New Series
amending Section 5, Subdivision (g) of
Section 12 and Section 17 of Ordinance No.
1007 New Series of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance No.
1317 New Series amending Section 5, Subdivision (g) of Section 12 and
Section 17 of Trailer Park Ordinance No. 1007 New Series of the City of
Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Bakersfield, California, August 15, 1960 - 4
Adoption of Resolution No. 85-60 amending
Resblution No. 54-52 by adding to Section 1
thereof, a new subdivision to be designated as
(t).
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
85-60 amending Resolution No. 54-52 by adding to Section 1 thereof
No.
a new subdivision to be designated as (t), which provides for
installation of parking meters in all alleys within the Central
District, was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Traffic
Additional Leave of Absence granted
Richard Lomas, Public Works Employee.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, additional
90 day leave of Absence was granted Richard Lomas, Public Works Employee.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers Nos.
331 to 387 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were
allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to cover
the respective amounts.
~'~ity Manager requested to Suggest to
. s Traffic Authority that planning be started
now to handle traTfic problems during construction
of Chester Avenue Underpass project and widening
of "~' Street.
Upon a motio~ by Stiern, seconded by Bentley, the City Manager
was requested to suggest to the Traffic Authority that plans be started
now to handle traffic problems which will arise during construction ef
Chester Avenue Underpass project and the widening of "~' Street, possibly
by utilizing "L" and "I" Streets as one-way streets as a temporary measure
to relieve the traffic congestion.
Approval of Agreement with Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District for maintenance
of Beale Avenue Overcrossing.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, agreement
with the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District for maintenance
of Beale Avenue Overcrossing was approved, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign same.
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Reception of City ManageM's Report on
BusineSs Dlstri~t Signs On U.S. 99.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the City Manager's
Report on the installation of signs on U.S. 99 showing the direction
to be taken to the downtown business
placed on file.
district, was
received and ordered
Approval of Agreement with the Pacific
Gas and Electric Company for Pole Contacts.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, agreement wi~h
the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Pole Contacts on ~h~'southwest
~rner of 20th and H Streets, was approved, and the Nayor and City Clerk
were authorized to sign same.
Date set for hearing before the Council
relative to revocation of permit of
Jewell Griffin to drive a taxicab.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the City Clerk
was instructed to notify Jewel Griffin that August 29, 1960, was date
set for hearing before the Council regarding the revocation of his
permit to drive a taxicab.
City Attorney instructed to prepare an
amendment to the Traffic Ordinance delineating'
the boundaries of the Central Traffic Di~$rict
and also a resolution designating the sam~"are~
as traffic meter district.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance
delineating the boundaries of the Central Traffic District as that area
bounded on the north by 23rd Street, on the south by 15th Street, on the
west by "F" Street and on the east by "Q" Street, and also t~ prepare,
concurrently with the ordinance, a resolution declaring the traffic meter
district to be the same area.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the Council
adjourned at 10:05 P.M.~
ATTEST:
MAYOR of the City of ~ld,Cal.
k~,~ ~, ,~ ·
CITYICLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, August 22, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August 22, 1960
Invocation was given by the Reverend Fred H.
Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan.
Porter of ~he
Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 1960 were
approved as presented.
At this time Mayor Sullivan declared a recess of the
Council in order that the Bakersfield Singers Association could
present a plaque and portrait to Reverend Henry H. Collins. After
the presentation the Council reconvened.
Reception of City Manager's Report No. 6
on Urban Renewal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the City
Manager's Report No. 6 on Urban Renewal was received and ordered
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1318 New Series
amending Section 8 of Ordinance No. 1243,
New Series of the City of Bakersfield by
adding a new subdivision to be designated
as (d), pertaining to special owner's permit.
placed on file.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Stiern, Ordinance No.
1318 N~w Series amending Section 8 of Ordinance No. 1243 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield by adding a new subdivision to be designated
as (d), pertaining to special owner's permit, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Adoption of Resolution No. 87-60 for the
purpose of correcting description of that
inhabited territory proposed to be annexed
to the City designated as Brite No. 2.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
87-60 amending Resolution No. 80-60 for the purpose of correcting
description of that inhabited territory proposed to be annexed to the,
City designated as Brite No. 2, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Adoption of Resolution No. 88-60 for the
purpose of correcting description of that
inhabited territory proposed to be annexed
to the City designated as Brite No. 3.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
88-60 for the purpose of correcting description of that inhabited
territory proposed to be annexed to the City designated as Brite No. 3,
was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 89-60 amending
Resolution No. 54-52 by adding to Section
1 thereof, a new subdivision to be designated
as (t), and rescinding Resolution No. 85-60.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No.
89-60 amending Resolution No. 54-52 by adding to Section i thereof, a
new subdivision to be desingated as (t) and rescinding Resolution No.
85-60,
Ayes:
Noes:
was adopted by the following vote:
Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
None
Doolin, Stiern
Absent: None
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1319 New Series
amending Section 2 of Traffic Ordinance No.
658, New Series, of the City of Bakersfield
pertaining to definitions and designating
Central Traffic District.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Ordinance No.
1319 New Series amending Section 2 of Traffic Ordinance No. 658, New
Series, of the City of Bakersfield pertaining to definitions and
designating Central Traffic District, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Master Street Lighting Plan
for Tract No. 2387.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, Master Street
Lighting Plan for Tract No. 2387, was approved.
Acceptance of Deed from Villa-Terrace Homes,
Inc. for all of Lots93 and 94 in Tract 2294,
lying north of White Lane and adjacent to
South Hig.h School.
Upo~ a motion. by Croes, seconded by Doolin, deed from
Villa-Terrace Homes, Inc. for all'of Lots 93 and 94 in Tract 2294,
lying north of White Lane and adjacent to South High School, was
accepted.
Encroachment Permit granted Archie Schilly
to construct a six foot redwood fence at
100 T Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Encroachment
permit was granted Archie Schilly to construct a six foot redwood
fence at 100 T Street.
'Enoroachment Permit granted Mrs. Leon
Abonnel, Jr. to construct a 3 foot
redwood fence at 133 La Mesa Drive.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Encroachment
Permit was granted Mrs.
Leon Abonnel, Jr. to cor~truct a 3 foot redwood
fence at 133 La Mesa Drive.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 90-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield authorizing
and directing the City Attorneys of the City
of Bakersfield and the City and County of
San Francisco to represent the interest of the
consumers of the City of Bakersfield before the
California State Public Utilities Commission
in the matter of the application of the Pacific
Gas and Electric Company for an increase in
gas rates.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Stiern, Resolution No.
90-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield authorizing and directing
the City Attorneys of the City of Bakersfield and the City and County of
San Francisco to represent the interest of the consumers of the City of
Bakersfield before the California Sta~e Public Utilities Commission in
the matter of the application of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company
for an increase in gas rates, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Petition from Mathew Dennis and Willie King
requesting the closing of the east end of
Houser Street at the 600 Block intersection
of South Williams Street referred to the
Planning Co.mmission.
Upon a~ motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, petition from
Mattkew Dennis and Willie King requesting the 01osiDg of the east end
of Houser Street at the 600 Block intersection of South Williams Street
referred to the Planning Commission.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seDonded by Collins, Vouchers Nos.
338 to 462 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee were
allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to cover
the respective amounts.
Adoption of Resolution No. 91-60 calling a
General Municipal Election in the City of
Bakersfi~Id~Tforthe purpose of electing a
Mayor in said City; ordering the consolidation
of said General Municipal Election with the
State General ~lection to be held on November
8, 1960, and Fequesting the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Kern to o~der the consolidation
of said Elections.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, Resolution No.
91-60 calling a General Municipal Election in the City of Bakersfiekl
~Bakersfiel~, California, August 22, 1960 - 5
for the purpose of electing a Mayorin Said City; ordering the consoli-
dation of said GenePal Municipal Election witH~the State General Election
to be held on November 8, 1960, and requesting the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Kern to order the consolidation of said Elections, ~s
approved by the following vote:~
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 92-60 of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield calling a Special
Mu~idip~l~ Election in said City for the purpose
of submitting certain charter amendments to the
electors, adopting the form in which said proposed
amendments shall appear on the ballot, ordering
the consolidation of said Special Municipal
Election with the State General Election to be
held on November 8, 1960, and requesting the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern to
order the consolidation of said Elections.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No.
92-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, calling a Special
Municipal Election in said City for the' purpose' of submitting cerl~ in
charter amendments to the electors, adopting the form in which said
proposed amendments shall appear on the ballot, ordering the consoli-
dation of said Special Municipal Election with the State General Election
to be held on November 8, 1960, and requesting the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Kern to order the consolidation of said elections, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: Carnakis, Collins
Absent: None
Approval of Agreement with Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District for maintenance
of Truxtun and Beale Avenue Overcrossings.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, agreement
with the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District for maintenance
of Truxtun and Beale Avenue Overcrossings was approved, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign same.
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Authoriza~ig~ g~anted the Civil Service
Commission for the Police Department to
waive t~.~esldent~l. r~qu~ements op. two
persons who have passed the examination
£9r police patro~man.~
· I~ accordance wi%h request from. the Civil Service Commission
for the Police Department, upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley,
authorization was granted to waive the residential requirements for
two persons who have successfully passed the examination of Police
Patrolman.
City Masager i~structed to secure the
transcFiPt of the Civil Service Commission
hearing of Rayford A. Adams, former Fire
Department employee.
Upon a motionbY ~llins~ sec6ndpd by Carnakis, the City
Manager was instructed~ to '~ecure the transcript Of the Civil Service
Commission hea~i~g 'of Rayford A. Adams', former Fire Department employee,
for study by'tHe Council, a~d' the' ~ommunication from Mr. Adams was
ordered received and placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1S20 New Series
approviDg annexation of a parcel of
uninhabited territory to the City of
Bakersfield, California designated as
"Planz Park No.~ S" and providing for the
taxation of said territory. to pay the
bomded indebtedness of said City.
This being the'time'set for hearing protests by the owners
of property in uninhabited territory designated as "Planz Park No. 8",
proposed to' be annexed to tlhe City of Bakersfield, and no protests or
objections having been received, upon a motion by Carnakis~ seconded
by Doolin, Ordinance No. iS20 New Serie~ approving the annexation of
a parcel o~ uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield,
California, designated as "Planz Park No. 8", and providing for the
taxation of said territory t9 pay the bonded indebtedness of said City,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, August 22, 1960 - 7
City Attorney authorized to file action
in whatever manner necessary to abate a
nuisance at 804 and 828 Monterey Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Attorney was authorized to file action in whatever manner is necessary
to abate a nuisance at 804 and 828 Monterey Street.
City Attorney instructed to notify Jewel1
Griffin that the Council is removing from
the agenda the previously schedule hearing
regarding the revocation of his permit to
drive a taxicab.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to notify Jewell Griffin that the Council is
removing from the agenda the previously scheduled hearing regarding
the revocation of his permit to drive a taxicab, and that he can
appear before the Council to air his grievances at the time designated
for Public.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the Council
adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Cali~.~.
ATTEST
MARIAN S. IRVIN
CITY CLF~K and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Act ing
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Bake~ield, California, August 23, 1960
Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Council of the City o:[
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at 11:45 A.M.
Present: Mayor Sullivan.
Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: Collins
Adoption of Resolution No. 93-60
appointing an Acting City Clerk
during the absence of the duly
appointed and acting City Clerk.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, Resolution No.
93-60 appointing an Acting City Clerk during the absence of the duly
appointed and acting City Clerk, was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the Council
adjourned at 11:55 A.M.
MAYOR of the City o Bake, Calif.
ATTEST
MARIAN S. IRVIN
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Acting
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Bakersfield, California, August 29, 1960
Minutes 9f the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, Cal~rnia, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August 29, 1960.
Invocation was given by Major Clayton of the Salvation
Nayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: Collins
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 22, 1960 and the
special meeting of August 23, 1960 were approved as presented.
Proceedings ordered abandoned on Public
.Improvement District No. 747 for the
construction and installation of electrollers
for the purpose of lighting streets in that
certain area bounded on the northwest by
Panorama Drive, on the south by Monte Vista
Drive, and on the east by Loma Linda Drive,
said area also being known as Tract No. 1609.
City Attorney instructed to prepare resolution
abandoning said proceedings.
This being the time and place set for hearing protests from
any and all persons having any objections to the proposed construction
and installation of electrollers for the purpose of lighting streets
in that certain area bounded on the northwest by Panorama Drive, on the
south by Monte Vista Drive, and on the east by Loma Linda Drive, all
in Tract No. 1609, known as Public Improvement District No. 747, the
City Clerk read the written protests which had been received. All
interested persons present were given an opportunity to be heard. After
arguments had been carefully considered, upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Bentley, proceedings were ordered abandoned and the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution abandoning proceedings
on said Public Improvement District No. 747.
Opening bids for construction of a Sanitary Sewer
and a Sewage Pumping Station to serve portions of
Section 12 and 13, T. 30, R. 27 E.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
a Sanitary Sewer and a Sewage Pumping Station to serve portions of
Section 12 and 13, T. 30, R. 27 E., all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared, and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded
by Doolin, were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Army.
Present:
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August 29,
1960 -2
Opening bids for 1-Wheeled Tractor.
This being the time set to open bids for 1-wheeled tractor,
all bids were publicly opened, examined and declared, and upon a motion
by Stiern, seconded by Balfanz, were referred to the City Manager for
study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 1-Crawler Tractor.
This being the time set to open bids for 1-Crawler Tractor,
all bids were publicly opened, examined and declared, and upon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, were referred to the City Manager for
study and recomendation.
Reception of City Manager's Report No. 7
on Urban Renewal.
Manager's
on file.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Report No. 7 on Urban Renewal was received and ordered placed
Approval of Step Salary Increases
to be effective October 1, 1960.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the following
step salary increases were approved, to become effective Octoberl,
1960:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION
FROM STEP TO STEP
Vivian B. Stiner Typist Clerk III 4 5
C. C. Haggard Deputy Chief 3 4
Herman Wong Assistant Planner 3 4
J. N. Deem Sergeant 4 5
Kay Schelling Stenographer Clerk II 3 4
A. L. Phillips Patrolman 3 4
O. A. Francis Animal Warden 4 5
E.J. Arribillage Assistant Poundman 4 5
X. L. Sarver Traffic Painter 4 5
Earl Davis Sewage Plant Operator
Gr. 2 4 5
Adoption of Resolution No. 94-60 amending
Budget Appropriation Resolution No. 67-60.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
94-60 amending Budget Appropriation Resolution No. 67-60 was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Bakersfield, California, August 29, 1960 -3
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1321 New ~eries
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, 1960, and ending June
30, 1961.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, Ordinance No.
1321 New Series levying upon the assessed valuation of the taxable prop-
erty in the City of Bakersfield a rate of taxation upon each one hundred
dollars of valuation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1960, and
ending June 30, 1961, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Permission granted George F. ~cCourry to
connect to the proposed city sewer line
to be constructed along Planz Road west
from South H Street.
Upon
granted George
be constructed
a motion by Croes, seconded byCarnakis, permission was
F. McCourry to connect to the proposed city sewer line to
along Planz Road west from South "W' Street.
Date of September 19, 1960 set for public
hearing on the adoption by reference of
"A ~unicipal Code entitled Municipal Code,
City of Bakersfield, compris~ng the City
Charter and all general ordinances of the
City of Bakersfield".
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, date of September
19, 1960 was set at eight o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time
and place for holding a p~blic hearing on the adoption by reference of
"A Municipal Code entitled Municipal Code, City of Bakersfield, comprising
The City Charter and all general ordinances of the City of Bakersfield".
Approval of Map of Tract No. 2407 and Contract
and Specifications for improvements in said
Tract.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Doolin, it is ordered
that the Map of Tract No. 2407 be, and the same is hereby approved.
That all the avenues, drives, alleys, streets and easements shown upon
said map and thereon offered for dedication be, and the same are offered
for dedication. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11587 of the
Business and Professions Code, the City Council hereby waives the
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the requirements of signatures of the following:
Amelia J. Fanucchi )
Ray J. Fanucchi )
Catherine Pasquini )
Mary Fioranelli )
Mineral
NATURE OF INTERE~F
rights below 500'
The Clerk of this Council 1s directed to endorse upon the
face of said map a copy of this order authenticated by the seal of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield, and the Mayor is authorized
to sign the contract and specifications covering the improvement of
all streets, highways, alleys, curbs and gutters, sewers and storm
sewers, dedicated for public purposes according to the Map of said
Tract No. 2407.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers Nos.
463 to 517 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee were
allowed, and the City Auditor was.authorized to issue checks to cover
the respective amounts.
Extension of Leave of Absence granted
Jane Brent, Miscellaneous Department
Employee.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, request for
an extension of leave of absence to September 30, 1960, was granted
Jane, Brent, Miscellaneous Department employee.
Acceptance of Deed from Everett D. Walker
and Gladys Lucille Walker for the widening
of "~' Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, deed from
Everett D. Walker and Gladys Lucille Walker for the widening of "~'
Street was accepted and the Mayor authorized to sign.
Adoption of Resolution No. 95-60 of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield fixing a time and place
for hearing protests by persons owning real property
within territory designated as "Coronado No. 1",
proposed to be annexed to the City of Rakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No.
95-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing a time and place
for hearing protests by persons owning real property within territory
designated as Coronado No. 1 proposed to be annexed to the City of
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Bakersfield, California, August 29, 1960 -5
Bakersfield, California,
the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
date set being October 3,
1960, was adopted by
Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Approval of Joint Exercise of Power
Agreement with the County of Kern for
the construction of storm drain at Thelma
Drive between Loma Linda Drive and Irene
Street.
Upon a motion byCarnakis, seconded by Stiern, Joint
of Power Agreement with the County of Kern for the construction of
storm drain at Thelma Drive between Loma Linda Drive and Irene Street
and the Mayor was authorized to sign same in behalf of
was approved,
the City.
Exercise
Approval of Agreement with the Southern
Pacific Company for fencing of canal
right-of-way along Kern Island Canal
and "T" Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, agreement with
Southern Pacific Company for fencing of canal right-of-way along Kern
Island Canal and "~' Street was approved, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign same in behalf of the City.
Reception of communication from Kern County
Firemen's Welfare and Benefit Associa~on,
Inc.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from Kern County Firemen's Welfare and Benefit Association, Inc. thanking
the Mayor and City Parks Department employees for the assistance given to
them during the Fifth Annual World Forestry Congress, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1322 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield, Calit~rnia,
designated as "Asphalt No. 1", and providing for
the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded
indebtedness of said City.
This being the time set for hearing on the matter and no
protests or objections having been received, upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Doolin, Ordinance No. 1322 New Series approving annexation
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Bakersfield, California, August 29, 1960 -6
of a parcel of uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield,
California, designated as Asphalt No. 1, and providing forthe taxation
of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness of said City, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
This
regards to the
Croes, Doolin, $tiern
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1323 New Series
amending Section 3.01 (Zoning ~ap) of
Ordinance No. 1010, New Series Of the City
of Bakersfield by zoning certain property
being apnexed to said City.
being the time set for hearing before the Council in
application of George F. I~cCourry to annex to the City
of Bakersfield to zone as a C-2-D (Commercial~Architectural~esign)
Zone, that certain property in the County of Kern located on the westerly
side of South '~W~ Street approximately 300 feet south of Planz Road,
and no protests or objections having been received, upon a motion by
Balfanz, seconded by Stiern, Ordinance No. 1323 New Series amending
Section 3.01 (Zoning l{ap~ of Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield by zoning certain property being annexed to the City as
a C-2-D (Comercial-Architectural-Deslgn) Zone, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Adoption of Resolution No. 96-60 annexing
that territory designated as ~sphalto No. 1
to the Greater Bakersfield Separation of
Grade District.
This being the time set for hearing~objections to include
within the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District that certain
territory designated as Asphalto No. 1, and no protests or objections
having been received, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes,
Bakersfield, California, August 29, 1960 -7
Resolution No. 96-60 annexing said territory to the Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Problem of Mr. Miller of the Padre Hotel
tabled until special committee makes a
report on the list of ten points submitted
by Mr. Miller.
Upon a motion by Creos, seconded by BaXfanz, problem of ~.
Miller of the Padre Hotel was tabled until special committee makes a
report on the list of ten points submitted by Mr. Miller.
Date of September 6, 1960 set for public
hearing before the Council on appeal of
Jewell Griffin regarding the revocation
of his permit to drive a taxicab.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, date of
September 6, 1960 was set for a public hearing before the Council on
appeal of Jewel1 Griffin regarding the revocation of his permit to
drive a taxicab.
Approval of recommendation of the Recreation
Committee that separate surveys be made by
the City of Bakersfield and the County of
Kern on metropolitan recreation needs.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, recommendation
of the Recreation Committee that separate surveys be made by the City
of Rakersfield and the County of Kern on metropolitan recreation needs
was approved.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the Council
adjourned at
11:15 P.M.
ty of ~sf ield,
Calif.
ATTEST
~qRIA~ S. IRVIN
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield.
Acting City Clerk
118
Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P. M. September 6, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Leo S. Wiens of the
Rosedale Mennonite Brethren Church.
Present: ~ayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: Councilman Croes
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 29, 1960 were
approved as submitted.
Acceptance of bid of William H.
Schallock for construction of Sanitary
Sewer and Pumping Station.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, unit price bid
of William H. Schallock for the construction of a Sanitary Sewer and
Pumping Station was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the
Mayor was authorized to sign the contract covering same.
Recommendation relative to purchase
of Wheeled Tractor deferred for one
week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, recommendatien
relative to the purchase of a Wheeled Tractor was deferred for one week.
Reception of communication from Kern
County Equipment Company regarding
bids on Crawler Tractor.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, communication.
from Kern County Equipment Company regarding the bids received on the
Crawler Tractor, was received and ordered placed on file.
Recommendation relative to purchase of
Crawler Tractor deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, recommendation
relative to the purchase of a Crawler Tractor was deferred for one week.
Reception of City Manager's Report
No. 8 on Urban Renewal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City Manager's
report No. 8 on Urban Renewal was received and ordered placed on file.
11.9
Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1960 - 2
Reception of City Manager's Report on
correction of deficiencies at E1Tejon
Hotel.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Manager's Report relative to the correction of safety deficiencies at the
E1Tejon Hotel was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of City Manager's Report
relative to letter of Chief Building Inspector
to Mr. Robert N. Eddy dated July 31, 1953.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the City Manager's
Report relative to letter of Chief Building Inspector elsson to
Robert N. Eddy dated July 31, 1953, was received and ordered placed .on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 97-60 finding
that protests were made by the owners of
more than one-half of the area proposed to
be assessed in the matter of Public Improvement
District No. 747.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
No. 97-60 finding that protests were made by the owners of more than
one-half of the area proposed to be assessed in the matter of Public
Improvement District No. 747, and terminating the proceedings and
work of improvement contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 747,
was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: Crees
U~on
Acceptance, of (~rants of Easements
for sewer line purposes north of Planz
Road.
a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Grants
of Easements were accepted from the following persons, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign same, said easements to be used for sewer line purposes
north of Planz Road:
Theophilus T. Preston and Virginia K. Preston
Ido Banducci and Teresa E. Banducci
Norman K. Larson and Margaret B. Larson
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Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1960 - S
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers
518 to 594 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
allowed,
NOS.
were
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to cover the
~spective amounts.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
755 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order
the vacation of a portion of the intersection
of Church Avenue and Eton Street, in said City.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution of
Intention No. 755 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
d~claring its intention to order the vacation of a portion of the
intersection of Church Avenue and Eton Street, in said City, and fixing
date of September 26, 1960, for hearing on the matter before the Council,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Additional Leave of Absence granted
Charles Bradley, Refuse Department
employee.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, additional
six months leave of absence was granted Charles Bradley, employee in
the refuse department, and the City Clerk was instructed to inform him
that no further leave will be granted for this particular illness.
Request of Jewel Griffin for public hearing
before the Council on September 12, 1960,
relative to revocation of taxi permit, granted.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, request from
Jewel Griffin for a public hearing before the Council on September 12,
1960, relative to revocation of his permit to drive a taxicab, was
granted, and the City Clerk was instructed to inform him of the action.
City Manager instructed to prepare plans and
specifications for the construction of a sewer
line on South H Street and Wilson Road.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Balfanz, the City Manager
was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the construction.
of a sewer line on South H Street and Wilson Road.
Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1960 - 4
121
Permission granted City Clerk to fix
September 16, 1960, as final date for
receiving arguments for or against
City measure to be submitted to the
electors.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, permission was
granted the City Clerk to fix September 16, 1960, as the final date
for receiving arguments for or against city measure to be submitted
to the electors at the November 8, 1960 election.
Verified claims for damages from
Louise C. Bogaerts and Arthur Bogaerts
referred to the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, verified claims
for damages from Louise C. Bogaerts and Arthur Bogaerts were referred
to the City Attorney for handling.
Order from ~blic Utilities Commission
instituting investigation for the purpose
of establishing a list of railroad grade
crossings of city streets or county roads
most urgently in need of separation, referred to
the City Manager, City Engineer and Planning
Director.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, Order instituting
investigation for the purpose of establishing a list for the year 1961
of railroad grade crossings of city streets or county roads most
urgently in need of separation, or existing separations in need of
alteration or reconstruction as contemplated by Section 189 of the Streets
and Highways Code, was referred to the City Manager, City Engineer
and Planning Director.
Deletion of portion of proposed Ordinance
amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New
Series by adding thereto a new part to be
designated 10~ "C-C Zone."
This being the time set for hearing onmotion of the Planning
Commission to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series by adding thereto
a new part to be designated 10~ "C-C Zone", the owrds "Motor Courts and
Tourist Courts" were deleted from Nov. 14, Section 10~.01, of the
ordinance proposed to be adopted.
Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1960 - 5
Adpp~ion of Ordinance No. 1324 New Series
amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series
by adding thereto a new part to be designated
10½ "c-c Zone."
This being the time set for hearing on motion of the Planning
Commission to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series to include
Part 10½ establishing a "C-C" (Civic Center) Zone, and no protests or
objections having been received, upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded
by Doolin, Ordinance No. 1324 New Series amending Zoning Ordinance No.
1010 New Series by adding thereto a new part to be designated 10½
"C-C Zone", was adopted, as amended, by the followingsvote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
. Hearing rescheduled on application of
Campbell Enoch to amend Zoning Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series by changing the land
use zoning of that certain property
commonly known as 2130 F Street.
This was the time set for hearing on application of Campbell
Enoch to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series by changing the
land use zoning of that certain property commonly known as 2116-2130 F
Street from an R-4 (Mu!tiPle Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-1 (Limited
Commercial) Zone, but due to inadequate mailing of notices having been
made, the hearing was rescheduled for September 26, 1960.
Purchase of machines for use in the
City Assessor's Office deferred for
consider.ation at next budge hearing.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Balfanz, action relative
to the purchase of machines for us~ in the City Assessor's machine
room was deferred for consideration at next budget hearings, as the
Committee wishes more time to study all the types of machines available.
Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1960 - 6
123
City Manager instructed to negotiate
for steam locomotive to be placed on
display in one of the city parks.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City
Manager was instructed to negotiate with the Santa Fe and Southern
Pacific Railroad Companies relative to obtaining a steam locomotive,
at minimum cost to
City Parks.
the City, to be placed on display in one of the
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
seconded by Doolin, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfi~ d, California
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Offic'io Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
124
Bakersfield, California, September 12, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. September 12, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry Stoeppelwerth
of theLutheran Church of Prayer.
Present: Mayor Sullivan.
Collins, Croes,
Absent: None
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: Collins,
Absent: None
Councilmen Balfanz,,Bentley, Carnakis,
Doolin, St iern
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 6, 1960 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Berchtold Equipment
to furnish Wheeled Tractor.
In accordance with recommendation from the City Manager,
upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, bid of Berchtold
Equipment to furnish Ford Model 1871 Wheeled Tractor at a net total
price of $6885.12 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected, by
the following called vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Croes, Stiern
Doolin
All bids rejected for Crawler Tractor
and City Manager instructed to proceed
with the overhaul of the present unit.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, all bids
submitted for the Crawler Tractor were rejected, and the City Manager
was instructed to have the present unit overhauled at the cost outlined
by the following called vote:
Collins, Stiern
in his memorandum to the Council,
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Noes: Croes, Doolin
Absent: None
Jewel Griftin relative to the
by the Police Department, all
Confirmation of action of Chief of
Police in refusing to issue permit to
Jewel Griffin to drive a taxicab.
This being the time set for public hearing on request of
termination of his taxi driver's permit
interested persons present were given an
Bakersfield, California, September 12, 1960 - 2
opportunity to be heard. Chief Grayson advised the Council that due
to Mr. 6riffin's previous record, his application for renewal of his
surrendered taxicab permit had been refused by his department, and that
he would not affix his signature to the permit. Upon a motion by
Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the action of the Chief of Police was
confirmed by the Council. Councilman Bentley voted in the negative on
this motion.
Reception of City Manager's Report No. 9
on Urban Renewal, with no action taken by
the Council on recommendations contained
therein.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City
Manager's Report No. 9 on Urban Renewal was received and ordered placed
on file without any approval or disapproval of the recommendations
contained therein.
Reception of Progress Report on Additional
Downtown Parking Facilities from H. V. Grayson,
Chief of Police.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Progress
Report on Additional DeEtown Parking Facilities as submitted by
H. V. Grayson, Chief off,Police., was received andsordered placed on file.
Reception of City Manager's Report on
Industrial Development.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the City
Manager's Report on Industrial Development was received and ordered
placed on file.
Approval of recommendation from the
Planning Commission that requested alley
abandonment by the Kern County Land Company
be denied without prejudice.
Upon a motion by Deolin, seconded by Balfanz, recommendation.
from the Planning Commission that request of the Kern County Land Company
for vacation of the east-west alley in Block 4, Tract 1009, be denied
without prejudice, was approved, and the applicant is to be given an
opportunity to withdraw the petition in order to preclude holding a
hearing on the matter.
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Bakersfield, California, September 12, 1960 - 3
Date fixed for hearing ~efor~ the Council
on motion of the Planning Commission to
amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, October S,
1960, was fixed for public hearing before the Council on motion of the
Planning Commission to amend Sections 4.06, 5.06, 6.01, 6.06 and 7.06
of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers
Nos. 595 to 661 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
Reception of communication from
Space Parking, Inc.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, communication
from Space Parking, Inc. thanking the Council for time alloted to
display and explain parking model, was received and ordered placed on
file.
Reception of Report of City Street and
County Road Deficinecies prepared by the
Department of Public Works, Division of
Highways.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, report of
City Street and County Road Deficiencies prepared by the Department of
Public Works, Division of Highways, in accordance with the provisions
of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 62, was received and ordered placed
on file.
City Auditor authorized to issue check
to cover expenses of City officials
attending League of California Cities
Conference in Los Angeles.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue a check to cover the expenses of City officials
attending League of California Cities Conference in Los Angeles, October
23-26, 1960.
Reception of communication from W. L. Welch,
District Engineer, Division of Highways,
relative to the landscaping of relocated U.S.
99.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, communication from
Bakersfield, Californ~ September 12, 1960 - 4
W. L. Welch, Distr~ct Engineer, Division of Highways,
the original contracts for construction of relocated U.
include landscaping, was received and ordered placed on
advising that
S. 99 do not
file.
City Manager instructed to direct a
request to the State Division of Highways
that existing U. S. 99 through Bakersfield
be retained in the State Highway System.
Upon a motion by D~olin, seconded by Balfanz, the City Manager
was instructed to request the State Division of Highways to retain
existing U.S. 99 through Bakersfield in the State Highway system.
Communication from Kern Chapter Lathing
and Plastering Contractors Association referred
to the Building Code Board of Appeals for study
and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, communication
from the Kern Chapter Lathing and Plastering Contractors Association
recommending and requesting that approval be given for the use of
corner reinforcing material known as CornerAid, was referred to the
Building Code Board of Appeals for study and recommendation.
Verified Claim for damages against
the City of Bakersfield filed for
Edith M. Martin, referred to the City
Attorney.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, verified
claim for damages against the City of Bakersfield filed for Edith M.
Martin, was referred to the City Attorney.
Mr. Milton M~ller of the Padre Hotel
.given permission to finish ~statement
being presented to the Council.
At this time, Mr. Milton Miller, Manager of the Padre Hotel,
appeared before the Council prepared to read a three page statement, a
portion of which related to certain deficiencies existing at the Padre
Hotel. Mayor Sullivan informed Mr. Miller that he would be given five
minutes in which to deliver his presentation to the Council. At the
end of the five minute period, it was moved by Councilman Croes that
the Mayor's ruling be upheld, and that Mr. Miller conclude his remarks.
Bakersfield, California, September 12, 1960 - 5
The motion died for lack of a second. It was then moved by Councilman
Collins, seconded by Councilman Stiern, that Mr. Miller be permitted
to continue, by the following called vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: Bentley, Carnakis, Croes
Absent: None
Special Council Committee appointed to
study problems presented by Mr. Miller
dissolved upon request of Councilman Collins.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Stiern, the special
Council committee which had been appointed a few weeks ago to study the
problems presented by Mr. Miller, was dissolved, for reasons stated by
Councilman Collins. Councilman Doolin voted in the negative on this
motion.
Councilman Carnakis, asked to be excused from this meeting
at 9:30 P.M.
City Attorney instructed to take necessary
legal action to abate a nuisance existing
at the Padre Hotel if corrective measures
have not been taken at the end of 60 days.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Attorney was authorized to commence the necessary legal action to abate
nuisance existing at the Padre Hotel, if corrective measures have not
been taken at the end of the 60 days given Mr. Miller for this purpose.
City Manager and his staff authorized to take
legal action to correct any deficiencies which
exist at any other hotel or motel in the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, the City Manager
and his staff were authorized to take legal action, if necessary, to
correct any violations of city ordinances which exist in any other hotel
or motel in the City of Bakersfield.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bentley,
adjourned at 10:02 P.M.
seconded by Collins, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bakersf eld,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY 9~ and~-~-0~cio' l~eer~ of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 19, 1960
129
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P.M. September 19,1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Robert D.
Grace Reformed Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 12,
approved as presented.
Reception of City Auditor's Monthly
Report for August, 1960.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin,
Auditor's Monthly Report for August, 1960 was received
placed on .file.
City Attorney authorized to reject
claim of Ray Mann against the City.
Steube of the
Carnakis,
1960 were
the City
and ordered
Upon a motion by Carnakis, ~nded by Stiern, the City
Attorney was authorized to reject the claim of Ray Mann against the City
and to so inform ~r. ~ann through his attorney of record.
City Manager instructed to make a study
relative to the construction of an overpass
across the Southern Pacific Tracks as a route
for Highway 178.
At this time a report from Nayor Sullivan in connection with
a petition being circulated by persons calling themselves a Citizens
Committee for the construction of proposed freeway for State Highway
Route 57, was read, in which was quoted a report from the Chief of
Police as Traffic Authority. Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by
Balfanz, the City Manager and his staff were instructed to make a study,
as recommended in the report of the Traffic Authority, relative to the
construction of an overpass overpass over the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks
at approximately the intersection of Niles Street and the Southern
Pacific Tracks joining with 26th Street and into Highway 99, as a route
for Highway 178, and the improvement of Kentucky Street from Union Avenue
east to approximately Mt. Vernon Avenue~
130
Bakersfield, California, September 19, 1960 - 2
Acceptance of Grant of Easement for sewer
line purposes north of Planz Road.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, Grant of
Easement for sewer line purposes north of Planz Road from Dominic Blanco
et al, was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
taxes on nine parcels of property acquired
by the State Division of Highways for right-
of-way purposes.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the City tax
Collector was authorized to cancel taxes on the following parcels of
property acquired by the State Division of Highways f~r right-of-way
purposes:
ASSESSMENT NO. NAME AMOUNT
13876
13768
13106
13744
137~
13105
13741
13732
13104
11822 & 23
Crocker-Anglo National Bank $326.36
Roland W. Pfalzgraf 69.80
Ralph F. Cullen 66.46
Howard G. Abbott 73.23
Arthur H. Heinz 59.16
Hazel G. Johnson 71.41
Donald Deschwanden ~75.80
Lyle W. Cook 67.74
John Omon 63.42
Lee R. Jones et ux 50.39
Approval of Plans and Specifications and
authorization granted to advertise for bids for
Rest Hoom and Shop Buildings for Central Park.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Plans and
Specifications were approved, and authorization was granted to advertise
for bids for rest room and shop buildings for Central Park.
Approval of Agreement with Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District for construction
of Storm Drain in Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Agreement with
the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District for construction
of Storm Drain in Truxtun Avenue was approved, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 98-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
acknowledging the receipt of a copy of Notice
of Intention to Circulate Petition for the
annexation of territory designated as "Brite No.
and an Affidavit of Publication thereof, and
approving the circulation of the Petition.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dqolin, Resolution No.
98-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield acknowledging receipt
of a copy of Notice of Intention to circulate petition for the annexation
of territory designated as "Brite No. 2",
thereof, and approving the circulation of
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins,
and an Affidavit of Pablication
the petition, was adopted
Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Adoption of Resolution No. 99-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield acknowledging
the receipt of a copy of Notice of Intention
to circulate petition for the annexation of
territory designated as "Brite No. 3", and an
Affidavit of Publication thereof, and air, roving
the circulation of the petition.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
99-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield acknowledging the
receipt of a copy of Notice of Intention to circulate petition for
the annexation of territory designated as "Brite No. 3", and an
Affidavit of ~ablication thereof, and approving the circulation of the
petition, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Vouchers Nos.
662 to 716 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
Adoption of Resolution No. 100-60 directing
that unpaid assessment under Public Improvement
District No. 743 be collected upon the tax roll
of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
Noy ~00-60 directing that unpaid assessment under Public Improvement
District' No. 743 be collected upon the tax roll of the City of
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Bakersfield, California, September 19, 1960 - 4
Bakersfield, was adopSed by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Permission granted the Civil Service
Commission for the Bakersfield Police
Department to waive thr residential
requirements of the Charter on one person
who has successfully passed the examination
for Police Patrolman.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, permission was
granted the C~vil Service Commi~sio~ for the Bakersfield Police
Department to Waive' the residential requirements of Section 43 (2)
of the Charter of the City of Bakersfield on one person who has
successfully passed the examination for Police Patrolman.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1325 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield adopting by
reference a comprehensive ordinance code to be
known and designated as the "Bakersfield
Municipal Code" and repealing all other
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
with said Co~e.
This being the time set for hearing on the matter and no
protests or objections' having been received, upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Croes, Ordinance No. 1325 New Series of the City of
Bakersfield adopting by reference a comprehensive Ordinance Code to be
known and designated as the "Bakersfield Municipal Code" and repealing all
other ordinances or parts or'ordinances in'confiict with said Code, was
adopted by the following vote: ~
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin,
Noes: None
St iern
Absent: None
City M~ager authorized to present copies
of the Bakersfield Municipal Code to the Law
Library and branches of the Library.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was authorized to present two copies of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
to the Law Library, and also to make available one copy to each of the
two branches of the Library. Copies may also be presented to certain
agencies which work closely with City government, such as the County
Bakersfield, California, September 19, 1960 - 5
135
Counsel's office. Price of $25.00 per copy was established for sale of the
Municipal Code to the public, such price to include all changes for the
next three years following date of purchase, with correction service
thereafter to be at $5.00 per year.
Hearing continued for one week on filing
of assessment for the construction of sidewalks
within Public Improvement District No. 749.
This being the time for hearing before the Council of all
persons interested in the work done or in the assessment for the
construction of sidewalks within Public Improvement District No. 749,
all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard. Upon a
motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the hearing on this matter was
continued for one week.
City Attorney instructed to prepare ordinance
prescribing regulations for the lighting
of subdivisions and submit same to the Council
for consideration.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Doolin, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an ordinance prescribing regulations for the
lighting of Subdivisions in the City of Bakersfield, and submit
same to the Council for its consideration.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned at 9:45 P. ~.
OR of the City of akersfield,
ATTEST:
CITY. C~EHK and Ex-Offl6io Cl~rk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
136
Bakersfield, California, September 26, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. September 26, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry B.
Present: Mayor Sullivan.
Collins, Croes,
Absent: None
Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley,
Doolin, Stiern
Collins.
Carnakis,
East Niles
on file.
Hose.
Report from Roland S. Woodruff on results
and recommendations of a study conducted on
the question of Urban Renewal for Bakersfield.
At this time, Attorney Roland S. Woodruff, representing the
Downtown Business Association, the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Conm~erce
and the East Bakersfield Progressive Club, appeared before the Council and
reported on the results and recommendations of a study conducted on the
question of Urban Renewal for Bakersfield.
Purchasing'Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for Annual Requirements of Fire Hose.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the,,Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for the Annual Requirements of Fire
Approval of Plans and Specifications and
authorization granted to advertise for bids
for Christmas Tree Lighting on Truxtun Avenue
between "L" and "N" Streets.
Upon a motion by Stiern,
Specifications were approved, and
seconded by Collins, Plans and
the Purchasing Agent was authorized
to
advertise for bids for Christmas Tree Lighting on Truxtun Avenue between
"L" and "N" Streets... ~ .... ~ .
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 19, 1960 were
approved as presented.
Reception of report from City Manager on
cost of supplying sewage treatment service
to East Niles Community Services District.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, report from the
City Manager on the cost of supplying sewage treatment service to the
Community Services District was received and ordered placed
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Bakersfield, California, September 26, 1960 - 2
Adoption of Resolution No. 105-60 approving
Agreement for ~aintenance of the State Highway
in the City of Bakersfield and authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign same on behalf of
the City.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
105-60 approving Agreement with the State Division of Highways for
Maintenance of the State Highway in the City of Bakersfield and authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign same on behalf of the City, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Street
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Adoption of Street Lighting Standards.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, Standards for
Lighting were adopted.
Adoption of Resolution No. 101-60 designating
City Engineer to prepare and file Mnnual
Street Heport and rescinding Resolution No.
26-60.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
101-60 designating City Engineer to prepare and file Annual
and rescinding Resolution No. 26-60,
No.
Street Report
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,
Noes: None
Absent: None
were adopted by the
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Approval of Plans for the Civic
Aud~orium.
Upon a motion by Collins,
seconded by Stiern,
Plans for the
Civic Auditorium were approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were
authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
Architect authorized to take alternate bids
on certain items in the Civic Auditorium as
outlined to the Council.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Dsolin, Architect J.
Warren Wright was authorized to take alternate bids on certain items
in the Civic Auditorium as outlined in his report to the Council.
Bakersfield, California,
Adoption of Resolution No.
September 26, 1960 - 3
102-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing
a time and place for hearing protests by persons
owning real property within territory designaled
as "Castro No. l", proposed to be annexed to the
City of Bakersfield.
· Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
No. 102-60 of the Council of the City of B~kersfield fixing a time. and
place for hearing. protests by persons owning real property within
territory designat'ed as "Castro No. 1", proposed to be annexed to the City
of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Vouchers Nes.
717 to 768 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee.,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts~
Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Sewer
Line Purposes from Randall E. Presley.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, Grant of Easement
lying east of Trag. t No. 2303, from Randall E..presley, to be used for
se~er line purposes~ was accepted.
Additional Leave of Absence granted Mrs.
Jane E. Brent,
Upon a motion'by Collins,
leave of absence until October 31,
employee in the City Treasurer's of~ce.
seconded by Carnakis, additional
1960, was granted Mrs. Jane E. Brent,
employee in the City Treasurer's office.
Request of Kern County Land Company for
withdrawal of petition for abandonment of
alley in Block 4, Tract 1009, granted.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Croes, request of Kern
County Land. Company that petition formerly filed with the Council for
the abandonment of a portion of an alley in Block 4, Tract 1009, be
withdrawn without prejudice, was granted.
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Bakersfield, California, September 26, 1960 - 4
Reception of Resolution from Kern County
'Board of Supervisors Urgifig support of
Proposition No. 1, Resources Development
Bond Act.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Resolution from the
County Board of Supervisors urging support of Proposition No. 1,
Resources Development Bond act, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of order from the Public Utilities
Commission extending time 0n'application 0f
the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade
District for construction of a crossing at
~eparated grades under the tracks of the A. T.
& S. F. P~ilway Company at the exis%ing crossing
at Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, order from the
Public Utilities Commission extending time until August 4, 1962, on
application of the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District for
construction of a crossing at separated grades under the Tracks of the
A. T. & S. F. Railway Company at the existing crossing at Chester Avenue,
was received and ordered Placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 103-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California
ordering the vacation of a portion of the
intersection of Church Avenue and Eton Street,
in said City.
This being the time set for hearing all persons interested in.
or objecting to the proposed vacation of a portion of the intersection
of Church Avenue and Eton Street, under Resolution of Intention No.
755, and no protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Stiern, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No. 103-60 ordering the vacation,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Camskis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1326 New Series
amending Section 3.01 (Zoning Nap) of Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series of the City of Bakersfield,
by changing the zoning of certain property in
said City.
This being the time set for hearing on application of Campbell
Enoch to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City of
Bakersfield, by changing the land use zoning of that certain property in
the City of Bakersfield commonly known as 2116-2130 F Street, from an R-4
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B~kersfield, California, September 26, 1960- 5
(Multiple-Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone,
and no protests or objections having been ~eived, upon a motion by
Balfanz, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No. 1326 New Series amending
Section 3.01 (Zoning Map) of Ordinar~e No. 1010 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield by changing the zoning of certain propertyin said City,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 104-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
confirming the assessment for the construction of
sidewalks within Public Improvement District
No. 749, in the City of Bakersfield, California.
This being the time set for continued hearing on assessment
for the construction of sidewalks within Public Improvement District
No. 749, and no further protests or objections having been received[,
upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Resolution No. 104-60
confirming the assessment, was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
seconded by Doolin, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CIT~Y ~K'~n erk of the Council' of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
142
Bakersfield, California, October 3, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the Ci'ty
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eigh~ o'clock P.M. October 3, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Harold W. Pollinger,
Assistant Pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin,
Stiern
Absent: Councilmen Balfanz, Carnakis
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 26, 1960 were
approved as presented.
City Manager authorized to make financial
analyses for residents of the Mr. Vernon
and the Panorama Sanitation Districts.
At this time the City Manager read his report relative to
the Mr. Vernon Sanitation District. Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded
by Stiern, the City Manager was authorized to invite the residents of
the District to join the City of Bakersfield, and to offer.to make
financial analyses for any of the residents of both the Mr. Vernon
and the Panorama Sanitation Districts requesting this information.
The Council also approved suggestion of the City Manager that in the
event of annexation, these Districts be excused from paying on the City's
1951 Sewer Bonds.
Adoption of Resolution No. 106-60
ascertaining and determining the prevailing
rate of wages to be paid to. certain crafts and
types of workmen employed on public work in
the City of Bakersfield, and amending Resolution
No. 96.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
106-60 ascertaining and determining the prevailing rate of wages to be
paid to certain crafts and types of workmen employed on public work in
the City of Bakersfield, California, and amending Resolution No. 96,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Balfanz, Carnakis
Bakersfield, California, October 3, 1960 - 2
Adoption of Besolution No. 107-60 amending
Budget Appropriation Resolution No. 67-60.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
107-60 amending Budget Appropriation Resolution No. 67-60, was adopted
by the~following vote:
Ayes: Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Balfanz, Carnakis
Approval of advancement in salary of
Edward E. Albin, Purchasing Agent.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley,
given to the advancement of Edward E. Albin, Purchasing Agent,
Step 3 to Step 4, of Salary Schedule 32, effective November 1,
Approval of Step Salary increases
effective November 1, 1960.
approval was
from
1960.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, the following
step salary increases were approved, effective November 1, 1960:
NAME CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP TO STEP
Opal Winans Stenographer Clerk II 3 4
E.G. Herrera Poundman 3 4
W. E. Usrey Motor Patrolman 3 4
S.~ Bracamoate Semi-skilled. Laborer 3 4
Wm. T. Myers Semi-skilled Laborer 4 5
Approval of Plans and Specifications
and authorization granted to advertise for
bids for paving portions of Wenatchee Avenue,
Columbus Street, University Avenue, Pasadena
Street, Redlands Drive and Hughes Lane, in
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Doolin, plans and
specifications were approved and authorization was granted to advertise
for bids for paving portions of Wenatchee Avenue, Columbus Street,
University Avenue, Pasadena Street, Redlands Drive and Hughes Lane in
the City of Bakersfield.
Approval of Plans and Specifications and
authorization granted to advertise for bids
for reinforced concrete culvert at Miller
Street and East Side Canal.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Plans and
specifications were approved and authorization was granted to advertise
for bids for reinforced concrete culvert at Miller Street and East Side
Canal.
Bakersfield, California, October 3, 1960 - 3
Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1
to Phoenix Construction Company for Lakeview
Avenue Improvement.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Contract Change
Order No. 1 to Phoenix Construction Company for Lakeview Avenue Improvement
f or additional amount of $850.00 due the contractor for this work, was
approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 108-60 of the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield
adopting budget and approving Second
Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement for
the expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for
~ajor City Streets.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Coliins, Resolution No.
108-60 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield adopting budget
and approving Second Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement for
expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bentley, C011ins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Balfanz, Carnakis
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Vouchers Nos.
771 to 850 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
Adoptio~ of Resolution No. 109-60
declaring that the public use, benefit,
safety, economy and general welfare
requires the taking of the whole of a
parcel of land for the widening and
improvement of "N" Street in the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Resolution No.
109-60 declaring that the public use, benefit, safety, economy and
general welfare requires the taking of the whole of a parcel of land
for the widening and improvement of "~'
was adopted by the following vote:
Street in the City of Bakersfield,
Ayes: Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Balfanz, Carnakis
Bakersfield, California, October 3, 1960 - 4
1,45
Acceptance of Deeds from Eleanor Merrow
and Bonificio L. Reyes for property in
Sunset Tract to be used for drainage sump.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, deeds from
Eleanor Metrow and Bonificio L. Reyes for property in Block J, Sunset
Tract, to be used for construction of a drainage sump on Haley Street,
were accepted, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
the Kern County Title Company to cover the purchase.
Request from Forrest E. Saulsbury for
permission to connect to the City sewer
referred to the City Manager for
recommendati0n.~
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, request
from Forrest E. Saulsbury for permission to connect new dwelling to
be built at 2304 Ming Avenue to the City Sewer System, was referred
to the City Manager for recommendation.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1327 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield, California,
designated as '*Coronado No. 1'*, and providing
for the taxation of said territory to pay the
bonded indebtedness of said City.
This being the time set for hearing protests by.persons
owning real property within territory designated as '*Coronado No.
proposed to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield, and no protests
or objections having been received, upon a motion by Croes, seconded
by Stiern, Ordinance No. 1327 New Series approving the annexation and
providing for the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded
indebtedness of said City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Balfanz, Carnakis
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1328-New Series
amending Sections 4.06, 5.06, 6.01, 6.06
and 7.06 of Ordinance No. 1010 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on motion of the Planning
Commission to amend the text of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series
~ amending Sections 4.06, 5.06, 6.01, 6D6 and 7.06, and no protests
Bakersfield, California, October 3, 1960 - 5
or objections having been received, upon a motion by Collins, seconded
by Doolin, Ordinanc4 No. 1335 New Series amending these sections of
Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series off,he City of Bakers~eld, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Balfanz, Carnakis
City Manager authorized to prepare precise
design and negotiate for acquisition of
property for realignment of intersection
at 24th Street, Union Avenue and Kentucky
Street.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Collins, the City Manager
was authorized ~o:prepare precise design and negotiate for the acquisition
of property necessary for the realignment of the intersection at 24th
Street, Union Avenue and Kentucky Street.
members
for a four year term expiring October
Dr. ,Stephen Montgomery
Edwin W. Wilson
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bentley,
adjourned at 8:55 P. M~
Reappointment ~of four members of the Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the following
of the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations were reappointed
1, 1964:
.Mrs. Mary Chambers
Donald M. Worsley
seconded by Stiern, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CITY CL~RK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City .of Bakersfie. ld, California
California
Bakersfield, California, October 10, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chsl~er of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 10, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend
Stockdale Southern Baptist Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Doolin, St iern
John J. Smith of the
Absent:
Councilman Croes
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 3, 1960 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for 3 - ~ Ton Pickups.
This being the time set to open bids for 3 - ~ Ton Pickups,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared, and upon
a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, were referred to the City
Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 1 - 7,000 GVW
Cab and Chassis.
This being the time set to open bids for 1 - 7,000 GVW Cab
and Chassis, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared, and upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for i - 15,000 GV~
Flatbed Truck.
This being the time set to open bids for 1 - 15,000 GVW
Flatbed Truck, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared, and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 3 23,000 GVW Cab
and Chassis.
This being the time set to open bids for 3 - 23,000 GVW Cab and
Chassis, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared,
and upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Doolin, were referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
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Bakersfield, California, October 10, 1960 - 2
Opening bids for 4 - 4 Yard Dump Trucks.
This being the time set to open bids for 4 - 4 Yard Dump
Trucks, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared,
and upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, were referred to tire
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 1 - 5 Yard Dump Truck.
This being the time set to open bids for I - 5 Yard Dump
Truck, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared, and
upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, were referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
City Manager instructed to advertise for
bids for the Civic Auditorium on an alternate
basis, for the seats as specified, or no seats
at all.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Carnakis, the City Manager
was instructed to request bids for the Civic Auditorium on an alternate
basis for the seats as specified, or no seats at all, in addition to the
other alternate bids already approved.
Approval of recommendations contained in
City Manager's report on request of Forrest E.
Saulsbury for permission to connect to the City
Sewer.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Stiern, City Manager's
recommendation that permission be granted Forrest E. Saulsbury to connect
to the City sewer subject to the City receiving a petition for annexation
and subject further to the connection itself being installed as directed
by the City Engineer, was approved.
Mayor authorized to appoint Council Committee
to meet with the City Attorney and City Manager
to work out the problem of the reservation in
easement affecting Tract 1758.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Mayor Sullivan
was authorized to appoint a Council Committee to meet with the City
Attorney and the City Manager to work out the problem of the reservation
in easement from the Title Insurance and TrUst Company, affecting Tract
1758.
Bakersfield, Californ!a, October 10, 1960 - 3
149
Approval of Mayor's appointment of Council
Committee to work oat the problem of the
reservation in easement affecting Tract 1758.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Collins, the
appointment by the Mayor of Councilmen Stiern, Balfanz and Carnakis
to meet with the City Manager and City Attorney to work out the
problem of the reservation in easement from the Title Insurance and
Trust Company affecting Tract 1758, was approved.
Reception of report from Attorney Roland
Woodruff relative to the conducting of a
study of the advisability of creating a
P~development or Urban Renewal Agency in
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, report from
Attorney P~land Woodruff relative to the conducting of a study of the
advisability of creating a Redevelopment or Urban Renewal Agency in
Bakersfield, was received and ordered placed on file.
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on the changing of the land use zoning of
certain property within'the .area'bounded by
24th Street on the north, Union Avenue on the
east, the Santa Fe Railroad on the south, and
"~' Street on the west.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, date of October 31,
1960, was fixed for hearing before the Council on motion of the Planning
Commission to change the land use zoning on that certain property within
an area bounded by 24th Street on the north, Union Avenue on the eatst,
the Santa Fe Railroad on the south, and "Q" Street on the west.
City Attorney instructed to prepare Resolution
of Intention to close certain streets resulting
from the construction of the Chester Avenue
Underpass. ~ . :,
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare Resolution of Intention fixing date of hearing
before the Council as November 7, 1960, in the matter of street closures
resulting from the construction of the Chester Avenue Underpass.
Bakersfield, California, October 10, 1960 - 4
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of Intention to close east
of ~ouser Street near South Williams
Street.
end
In accordance with recommendation from th.e Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Collins, secon'ded by Carnakis, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare Resolution of Intention, fixing date of hearing
as November 7, 1960, for the closing of the east end' of Houser Street
near South Williams Street.
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
taxes on two pieces of. property acquired
by the State Division of Highways for right-
of-way purposes.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel the 1960 City taxes on the following
two pieces of property acquired by the State Division of Highways for
right-of-way purposes:
Assessment No.
Assessment No.
11693
13103
Virginia'C. Key $55.29
Roland R. and
Betty I~ Langdon $55.40
Reception of memorandum from the Planning
Commission relative to zoning study of that
property in the vicinity of Inyo and Lake
Streets.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, memorandum
from the Planning Commission recommending that the property in the
vicinity of Inyo and Lake Streets remain as presently zoned, was
received and ordered placed'on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 110-60 amending
Resolution No. 106-60 pertaining to prevailing
rate of wages.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by D3olin, Resolution No.
110-60 amending Resolution No. 106-60 pertaining to prevailing rate of
wages, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balf~nz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Bakersfield, California, October 10, 1960 - 5
Approval of Specifications and City Manager
authorized to advertise for bids for construction
of the Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Collins, specifications
were approved, and the City Manager was authorized to advertise for
bids for the construction of the Civic Auditorium.
City Manager authorized to refuse to grant
any permits for peddling during the annual
Christmas parade.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City
Manager was authorized to refuse to grant any permits for peddling
during the annual Christmas parade.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers
Nos. 769 to 938 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
Mayor Sullivan authorized to send letter of
condolence to family of the late E. N. Blacker.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Mayor Sullivan
was authorized to send a letter of condolence to the family of the late
E. N. Blacker.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the Council
adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLER~ and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, October 17, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. O~tober 17, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Harlan Hines of the
Evangel Assembly of God Church.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Carnakis,
Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Councilman Bentley
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 10,
Collins,
1960 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for construction of Restroom
and Work Shop Buildings in Central Park.
This being the time set to open bids for construction of
Restroom and Work Shop Buildings in Central Park, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared, and upon a motion by
Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, were referred to the City Manager for
study and recommendation.
Opening bids for furnishing and installing
Christmas Tree Lighting Circuit on Truxtun
Avenue between L and N Streets.
This being the time set to open bids for furnishing and
installing Christmas Tree Lighting Circuit on Truxtun Avenue between
L and N Streets, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared, and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, were
referred to the City Engineer for recommendation ~ack to the Council
in order to award at this evening's meeting.
Opening bids for paving portions of
Wenatchee Avenue, Columbus Street, University
Avenue, Pasadena Street, Redlands Drive and
Hughes Lane.
This being the time set to open bids for paving portions of
Wenatchee Avenue, Columbus Street, University Avenue, Pasadena Street,
Redlands Drive and H'~ghes Lane, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared, and upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Dsolin,
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
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153
Acceptance of bid of A-C Electric Company
for furnishing and installing Christmas Tree
Lighting Circuit on Truxtun Avenue between
L and N Streets.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, bid of A-C
Electric Company to furnish and install Christmas Tree Lighting Circuit
on Truxtun Avenue between L and N Streets, for a total amount of
$1457.00 was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign the contract co~ ering same.
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde, Inc.
to furnish 3 - ~ Ton Pickups.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, bid of
Geo. Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish 3 - ~ Ton Pickups for a net total
amount of $4,813.55, was accepted, and all other bids were rejected,
with Unit No.302 being retained instead of being traded in.
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde, Inc.
to furnish 1 - 7,000 GV~ Cab and Chassis.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, bid of
Geo. Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish I - 7,000 GVW Cab and Chassis for a
net total amount of $1,743.58 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde, Inc.
to furnish 1 - 15,000 GVW Flatbed Truck.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Balfanz, bid of Geo.
Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish 1 - 15,000 GVW Flatbed Truck for a net
total amount of $2,388.28, was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Action on bid for 3 23,000 GVW Cab
and Chassis deferred for..two weeks.
Upon a motion by ~Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, action on
bid for 3 - 23,000 GVIq Cab an~ Chassis was deferred for two weeks.
· ~ Action on bid for 4 ~ 4 Yard Dump
Trucks deferred for two weeks.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,seconded by Balfanz, action on
bid for 4 - 4 Yard Dump Trucks was deferred for two weeks.
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City Attorney requested to render opinion
to the Council relative to excluding bid
received from Wasco Motor Sales for certain
automotive equipment to be purchased by
the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Attorney was requested to render an opinion to the Council relative
to excluding bid received from the Wasco Motor Sales for certain
automotive equipment to be purchased by the City.
Approval of recommendations contained in
report from Special Council Committee
appointed to investigate certain conditions
relative to reservation clause in Grant of
Easement affecting Tract 1758.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, report from
Special Council Committee appointed to investigate certain conditions
relative to reservation clause in Grant of Easement affecting Tract
1758, was received and ordered placed on file, and the following
recommendations contained in the report were ordered to be followed:
City Attorney instructed to notify Mr. Beilinson
and Associates that the City of Bakersfield expects
an immediate annexation of their tract; Or
If not annexed, the City shall expect annual payment
for sewage carried by the line in the easement
according to terms set forth in Section 8.72.040
of the Municipal Code, and the elimination of the
"Excepting and Reserving" clause in the Grant of
Easement
e
That the City Attorney convey to Mr. Beilinson and
Associates that the Council desires the problem to
be settled in an amicable manner. However, should
such peaceful settlement fail, the City Attorney is
instructed to represent the best interests of the
City in a Court of law
Adoption of Resolution No. 111-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing a
time for hearing protests by persons owning
real property within territory designated as
"Verde No. 1", proposed to be annexed to the
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No.
111-60 of the Councfl of the City of Bakersfield fixing time as November
14, 1960, for hearing protests by persons owning real property within
territory designated as "Verde No. 1", proposed to be annexed to the
City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley
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Adoption of Resolution 0f:.Intention No.
756 of the Council of.the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order
the ~ation of a portion of Houser Street,
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collin~, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
of Intention No. 756 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order the vacation of a portion
of Houser Street, City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Crees, Doolin, Stiern
Noes:. None
Absent: Bentley
Acceptance of two Street. Right of Way
Deeds for portion of Julian Avenue between
South "~' Street and Tract No. 2406.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Crees, Street Right of
Way Deeds from Edna L. Castro, a widow, and Paul and Jessie E. Moran,
for portion of Julian Avenue between Sou~h "~' Street and Tract No. 2406,
were accepted.
Approval of ~ap of Tract No. 2406. Mayor
authorized to sign Genttact and Specifications
for improvements in said Tract.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Doolin, it is ordered
that the Map of Tract No. 240~ be, and the same is hereby approved,
that all the streets, avenues, and easements shown upon said map and therei=
offered for dedication, be, and the same are hereby accepted for the
purposes for which the same are offered for dedica~on. Pursuant to
the provisions of Section 11587 of the Business and Professions Code,
the Council of the City of Bakersfield hereby waives the requirement
of signature of the following: None.
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the
face of said map a copy of this order, authenticated by the seal of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, and the Mayor is directed to sign
Contract and Specifications covering improvements in said Tract.
Bakersfield, California, October 17, 1960 + 5
Adoption of Resolution No. 112-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield calling
for-the redemption~o~ Seriss A Off-Street
Parking Revenue Bonds.Nos~A-754 to A-736,
inclusive; for publicat±on of Notice of
Redemption of said Bonds; and authorizing
the ~iscal Agent to redeem said Bonds.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
No. 112-60 of the Council of the City of B~kersfield calling for the
redemption of Series A Off-Street Parking Revenue Bonds Nos. A-754
to A-738, inclusive; for publication of Notice of Redemption of said
Bonds; and authorizing the Fiscal Agent to redeem said Bonds, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins,. Croes,- Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley
Petition from Kern County Land Company
for vacation of alley in Tract 1009
referred to the Planning Commission for
study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, petition
from the Kern County Land Company for the vacation of a portion of
the alley in Block 4, Tract 1009, was referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Vouchers Nos.
939 to 992 inclusive, as audited by the Finance ApPr0val Committee
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
City Manager and City Engineer instructed
to report to the Council relative to the
feasibility of entering into a Joint Exercise
of Powers Agreement with the East Niles Community
Services District.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the City
Manager and City Engineer were instructed to make a report to the Council
relative to the feasibility of entering into a Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement with the East Niles Community Services District concerning
the use of the sewage disposal facilities of the City of Bakersfield,
and Resolution adopted by the District was received and ordered placed
on file.
B~kersfield, California, October 17, 1960 - 6
157
Acceptance of Quitclaim Deeds from Kern
Island Canal Company and Howard Nichols
and Ralph L. Smith, Jr. for street right of
way along South "H" Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, Quitclaim Deeds
from Kern County Land Company and Howard Nichols and Ralph L. Smith, Jr.
for street right of way along South "~' Street, were accepted.
City Manager authorized to employ Egan Gost
for land acquisition and appraisal work pending
preparation of a formal contract at a later
date.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, the City Manager
was authorized to employ Egan Gost for land acquisition and appraisal
work pending the preparation of a formal contract at a later date.
Recommendation of the Chief of Police
that the City lease property from George
Hay Corporation to be converted into a city
operated metered parking lot, referred to
the Council Parking Committee for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, reconmlendation
from the Chief of Police that the City lease the property on the northwest
corner of 21st and Eye Street from the George Hay Corporation and convert
it into a city operated metered parking lot, was referred to the Council
Parking Committee for study and recommendation.
Approval of request of D. L. R. Pratt,
C.P.A., to conduct audi~s covered by
Minute Order of January 4, 1960, with his
own organization.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, approval was
given to request of D. L. E. Pratt, C. P. A., that he be permitted to conduct
audits for fiscal years ended June 30, 1960 and June 30, 1961, with his
own organization, instead of by the firm of Pratt, Chavez and Kibble,
which has been dissolved.
Hequest from the Director of Public Works
of Kern County relative to needs of the Mt.
Vernon Sanitation District, referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, request from
Mr. C. A. James, Director of Kern County Public Works Department, that the
City present a specific proposal for the treatment and disposal of
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Bakersfield, California, October 17, 1960 - 7
sewerage from all or part of
Districts., was
recommendation.
the Mt. Vernon and Panorama Sanitation
re~erred to the City Manager for study and
Adjournment until October S1, 1960.
Upon a mo~ion by Croes, seoonded by Doolin, the Council
adjourned at 9:00 P.M. until October 31, 1960, due to Councilmen
and City Officials attending League of California Cities Conference
in Los Angeles October 24-26, 1960.
ATTEST:
C ITY~ CLEP~ ' ' ~-~ ~-~
and Ex-Oi~ficio Clerk of the Council
of t~ City of Bakersfield, Calilornia
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, October $1, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California,.held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October S1, 1960.
Invocation was given by Major Clayton of the Salvation Army.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Stiern
Absent: Councilman Doolin
Minutes of the regular meeting of October
approved as submitted.
17, 1960 were
Opening bids for 2 - ~ Ton Pickup Trucks.
This being the time set to open bids for 2 - ½ Ton Pickup
Trucks, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared,
and upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, were referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 4 - Police Sdeans.
This being the time set to open bids for 4 - Police Sedans,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared, and
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, were referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for Annual Requirements
of Fire Hose.
This being the time set to open bids for annual requirements
of Fire Hose, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared, and upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by CamPs, were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of reinforced
Concrete Box Culvert at Miller Street and
East Side Canal.
This being the time set to open bids for annual requirements
of Fire Hose, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared, and upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Camskis, were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of reinforced
Concrete Box Culvert at Miller Street and
East Side Canal.
This being the time set to open bids for construction of
reinforced Concrete Box Culvert at Miller Street and East Side Canal,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared, and
upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, were referred to the
City Manager and City Engineer for study and recommendation and award at
this ~eenlng's meeting.
Bakersfield, California, October 31, 1960 - 2
Acceptance of bid of Lewis V. Christensen
for construction of Hestroom and Workshop
Buildings at Central Park.,
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, bid of Lewis
B. Christensen for construction of Restroom and Workshop Buildings at
Central Park for a lump sum of $20,600.00 was accepted, all other
bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract
for same.
Acceptance of bid of Griffith Company
for paving portions of Wenatchee Avenue,
Columbus Street, University Avenue, Pasadena
Street, Redlands Drive and Hughes Lane.
Upon a motionby Collins, seconded by Stiern, bid of Griffith
Company for the paving of portions of Wenatchee Avenue, Columbus Street,
University Avenue, Pasadena Street, Redlands Drive and Hughes Lane, for
the unit prices quoted, was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and
the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract for same.
Reception of report from Mayor Sullivan
recommending the adoption of certain
procedures concerning the question of Urban
Redevelopment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, report from
Mayor Sullivan on the question of Urban Redevelopment was received and
ordered placed on file, and the recommendations contained therein are
to be adopted.
City Manager instructed to negotiate with
the East Niles Community Services District
for sewage treatment service and make a
report to the Council for its consideration.
At this time the City Manager read a report containing
recommendations relative to sewage treatment service for the East Niles
Community Services District, and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by
Croes, the report was received and ordered placed on file, and the City
Manager was instructed to negotiate with the East Niles Community Services
District concerning this matter and make a report back to the Council
for its consideration.
Bakersfield,
California,
October 31, 1960 - 3
1(;5
Reception of City ~ttorney's opinion
on the question of the extent of the
discretionary power of the City Council
to reject the lowest bid without violating
the competitive bid requirements of the
City Charter.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the City
Attorney's opinion on the question of the extent of the discretionary
power of the City Council to reject the lowest bid without violating
the competitive bid requirements of the City Charter, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Acceptance of bid of Wasco Motor Sales
for 3 - 23,000 OVW Cab and Chassis.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, bid of Wasco
Motor Sales to furnish 3 - 23,000 GVW Cab and Chassis for a total sum
of $7,791.52 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Matter of amendment to Trailer Ordinance
referred to the Board of Zoning Adjustment
for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, request
from Todd Madigan for certain amendments to the Trailer Ordinance, was
referred to the Board of Zoning Adjustment for study and recommendation
back to the Council.
Reception of City Auditor's Monthly
Report for September, 1960.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City Auditor's
Monthly Report for September, 1960, was received and. ordered placed
on file.
Collector was authorized to cancel 1960 taxes in amount
property located on 24th Street between O and P Streets,
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
1960 taxes on property acquired by the
State Division of Highways for right-of-
way purposes.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Croes, the City Tax
of $64.73
formerly
on
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Bakersfield,
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October 31, 1960 - 4
owned by George H. and Marie F. Barnett, which has been acquired by
the State Division of Highways for right-of-way purposes.
Action deferred for one week on petition
from six property owners on Planz Road
requesting permission to connect to the City
Sewer System.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, action was
deferred for one week on petition from six property owners on Planz
Road requesting permission to connect to the City Sewer System.
Acceptance of resignation of Mr. F. H.
Pell as Member of the Civil Service
Commission for Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motiop. bY~Balfanz, secomded by Bentley, resignation
of Mr. F. H. Pell as Member of the Civil Service Commission for
Miscellaneous Departments was accepted with regret, and the Mayor was
authorized to send Mr. Pell a letter expressing the thanks of the
Council for his excellent service on behalf of the City.
Reception of communication from W. L. Welch,
District Engineer, State Division of Highways,
advising of proposed installation of traffic
signals at the intersection of Oak Street and
California Avenue in conjunction with the
construction of the U.S. 99 Freeway.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from W. L. Welch, District Engineer, of the State Division of Highways,
advising of the proposed installation of traffic signals at the
intersection of Omk Street and Cali.formia Avenue in conjunction with
the construction of U . S. 99 Freeway, to be installed at 100% State
expense, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Auditor authorized to issue refund
to Binns Plumbing Company for duplicate
plumbing permit.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, the City Auditor
was authorized to
Company, covering
mistake.
issue check in amount of $12.00 to Binns Plumbing
refund for duplicate plumbing permit taken out by
Bakersfield, California, October 31, 1960 - 5
Acceptance of Deed of Easement from the
Bakersfield City School District for portion
of Boise Street north of Siemon Park.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Deed of Easement
from the Bakersfield City School District for a portion of Boise
Street north of Siemon Park, was accepted.
Approval of P~ans and Specifications and
authorization granted to advertise for bids
for construction of sprinkler system in
Wilson Park.
Upon a motion by Cro~s, seconded by Stiern, plans and
specifications were approved, and authorTzation was granted to
advertise for bids for the construction of a sprinkler system in
Wilson Park.
Encroachment Permit granted Jesse R.
Slaybaugh for construct'ion of concrete block
fence adjacent to sidewalk are at
3419 Blade Avenue. ·
Upon a' motion by' Croe~~, 'seconde'd by Car~akis, Encroachment
Permit was granted to Jesse R. Slaybaugh for'~Onstruction of a
concrete block fence adjacent to the sidBwalk area X 3419 Blade Avenue.
Approval of sale of portion of Saunders
Park to the State Division of Highways for
right-of-way purposes in conjunction with
the construction of U.S. 99 Freeway. Mayor
authorized to sign Grant Deed, Easement
Deed and Right of Way Contract.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Balfanz, the sale of
a portion of Saunders Park to the State Division of Highways for
right-of-way purposes in conjunction with the construct ion of U.S.
99 Freeway, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign Grant
Deed, Easement Deed and Right of Way Contract ~ov~ring this sale.
Allowance of Claims.
upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers
Nos. 993 to 1128 inclusive, as audited by the Finance' Approval
Committee, were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue
checks to cover the'resp~ctive amounts.
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Bakersfield, California, October S1, 1960 - 6
Approval of Step Salary Increases
· effective Dec'e~ber 1, 1960j
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the following
step salary increases were approved, to become effective December 1,
NA~E CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP
1960:
TO STEP
R. K. Perry Hoseman 4 5
John L. Rose Lubrication Nan 3 4
T. W. Kinney Desk Sergeant 4 5
Joe L. Munoz ' Patrolman
4 5
J. G. Ovens .... Patr6Iman : '
4 5
Billy Meek Motor Patrolmaff 4 5
T. J. Moore Engineering Assistant I 4 5
Eugene Hillis Engineering Aide III 3 4
Matthew Martinez Laborer 4 5
Vernard F."Shea Semi-skilled Laborer 3 4
Adoptlob of Ordinance No. 1331 New Series
repealing Chapter 7.64 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a mo~ibn by Croes, iSeconded by Stiern, Ordinance No.
1331 New Series repealing Chapter 7.64 of the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield, relative to the sale of unvented heaters, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, St iern
Noes: None
Absent: Stiern
Additional 90 days leave of absence granted
Rlchard ~L0mas,'Memi~skilled Labore~ in the
Public Works Department.
Upon a motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Balfanz, an additional
90 days leave of absence without pay, was granted Richard Lomas,
semi-skilled laborer in'the Public Works Department~
Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1
to Wm. H. Schallock, Inc. for the construction
of Sanitary Sewer and Pumping Plant in Planz
Road.
Upon a motion by Ba!fanz,, seconded by Croes, Contract Change
Order No. I to Wm. H. Schallock, Inc..for ~he construction of Sanitary
Sewer and Pumping Plant in Planz Road, reducing the contract price in
the amount of $2,140.00, was approved, and the Nayor was authorized
to sign same.
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Approval of Contract Change .Order No. 1
to the County of Kern for construction of
Storm Drain in ?helma Drive.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, Contract
Change Order No. I to the County of Kern for the construction of
Storm Drain in Thelma Drive, under Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement,
for increase to the contract price of $22.00, was approved, and the City
Engineer was authorized to sign same.
Approval of Plans and Specifications and
authorization granted to advertise for bids
for the construction of a 24-inch Storm Drain
in Christmas Tree Lane from Mt. Vernon Avenue
to 200 feet east.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, plans and
specifications were approved and authorization was granted to advertise
for bids for the construction of a 24-inch Storm Drain in Christmas
Tree Lane from Mr. Vernon Avenue to 200 feet east.
Extension of time granted E1 Tejon Hotel
to commence the correction of unsafe
conditions in the hotel building.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, ~conded by Collins, sixty days
extension of time was granted the manager of the E1 Tejon Hotel to
commence the correction of unsafe conditions mentioned in letter of
notification sent to him from the Fire Marshal and the Chief Building
Inspector.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for Public Works Radio Equipment.
Upon a motion_by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for Publi~ Works Radio
Equipment. "
Authorization granted for temporary increase
in authorized complement in the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Croes, secor~ed by Carnakis, authorization
was granted for temporary increase in authorized complement in the
Fire Department whenever an employee or employees are being carried
at less than full duty status, such temporary increase to cease with
the retirement of the said employee or e~ployees.
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Bakersfield, California, October S1, 1950 - 8
Approval granted to furnish the Kern County
Health Department with a copy of the Municipal
Code free of charge.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Balfanz, approval
was granted to furnish the Kern County Health Department with one
copy of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield, free of charge.
Reception of communication from the Kern
County Board of Supervisors relative to
appointment of lay committee to study the
recreational facilities of the Greater
Bakersfield area.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, communication
from the Kern County Board Of Supervisors relative to theappointment
of a citizens committee to study the recreational facilities of
the Greater Bakersfield area was received and ordered placed on file.
The Mayor was authorized to notify Mr. Millar, County executive
officer, that the members of the Council will submit the names of
12 persons at the next meeting and the City will furnish the County
with a list so that this committee can be appointed jointly by the
City Council and the Board of Supervisors. The Mayor was also
instructed to advise Mr. Millar that Councilman Bentley, chairman
of the Council's Recreation Committee, has informed the Council that
the Bakersf~Id Junior Woman's Club is agreeable to having the assets
and deficiencies of the incorporated and unincorporated areas listed
separately in the final report.
Acceptance of bid of Bakersfield Construction
Company for construction of reinforced Concrete
Box CulVert at Miller Street and East Side
Canal.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, bid of
Bakersfield Construction Company to construct reinforced Concrete
Box Culvert at Miller Street and East Side Canal, for unit prices
quoted, was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the ~ayor was
authorized to sign the contract for same.
Bakersfield, California, October 31, 1960 - 9
Reception.of communication from W. L. Welch,
District Engineer of the State Division of
Highways, advising-that the California Highway
Commissiom has approved the City's application
for Urban Extension Funds.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, communication
from W. L. Welch, District Engineer of the State Division of Highways,
advising that the California Highway Commission has approved the City's
application for Urban Extension Funds for the improvement of "H"
Street from Brundage Lane to Truxtun Avenue, and Union Avenue from
Irene Street to Panorama Drive, in the amounts of $94,150 and $77,500
respectively, was received and ordered placed on file.
Mayor and any member of the Council desiring
to do so, authorized to represent the City
on tour to Edwards Air Force Base.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, the Mayor and
any member of the Council desiring to do so, were authorized to represent
the City on Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce tour to Edwards
Air Force Base set for November 9 and 10, 1960, with all expenses to be
paid by the City.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1329 New Series
~mending SeCtion 174~12.0210 of Chapter 17.12
(Zoning Map) of the Municipal Code of the City
of. Bakersfield,..
This being the time set for hearing on motion of the Planning
Commission to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City of
Bakersfield by changing the land use zoning of that certain property
lying southerly of 17th Street between Union Avenue and "Q" Street, and
no protests or objection~ having been received, upon a motion by Balfanz,
seconded by Bentley, Ordinance No. 1329 New Series amending Section
17.12.020 of Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Nap) of the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1330 New Series
approving annex~ion of a parcel of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield, California,
designated as "Castro No. 1", and providing for
the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded
indebtedness of said City.
This being the time set for hearing protests by persons
owning real property within territory designated as "Castro No. 1",
proposed to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield, and no protests
or objections having been received, upon a motion by Croes, seconded by
Bentley, Ordinance No. 1330 New Series approving the annexation, and
providing for the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness
of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
Additional Thirty day extension of time
granted Padre Hotel to commence correction
of unsafe conditions in the hotel building.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, additional
~irty days extension of time was granted Mr. Miller, Manager of the
Padre Hotel, to commence the correction of unsafe conditions in the
hotel buildings, as required by the Fire Marshal and Chief Building
Inspector.
City Manager instructed to investigate
accepted practices in other cities relative
to the requirements under the building code
for correction of unsafe conditions in hotel
buildings, and report back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was instructed to investigate the accepted practices in other cities
relative to the requirements under the building code for the correction
of any unsafe conditions existing
to the Council on his findings.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
ATTEST:
in hotel buildings, and report back
seconded by Carnakis, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
CITY CI~RK ~nd Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 7, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held'in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 7, 1960.
Invocation was' given by the Reverend Edwards of the
Nazarene Church.
Present:
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 31,
Carnakis,
1960 were
approved as submitted.
Acceptance of bid of Three-Way Chevrolet
for 2 - ½ Ton Pickup Trucks.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, bid of
Three-Way Chevrolet Company to furnish 2 - ½ Ton Pickup Trucks for a
net amount of $3098.30 was accepted and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Three-Way Chevrolet
for 4 - Police Sedans.
Upon a motion by St iern, seconded by Collins, bid of Three-
Way Chevrolet Company to furnish 4 - Police Sedans for a net amount of
$7542.92 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of American Rubber Company
to furnish Annual Requirements of Fire Hose.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, bid of American
Rubber Company to furnish ~hnnual Requirements of Fire Hose at unit
prices quoted, was ~ccepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of City Manager's prelimin. ary
Report on Mr. Vernon Sanitation District.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the City
Manager's Preliminary Report on Mt. Vernon Sanitation District was
received and ordered placed on file.
Permission granted six property owners on
Planz Road to connect to the Oity Sewer System.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, permission was
~anted six property owners on Planz Road to connect to the City Sewer
System.
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Bakersfield,
California, November 7, 1960 - 2
City Auditor authorized to issue refund
to Mrs. Beatriz De Los Rios for unused
electrical permit.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded b~ Doolin,
was authorized to issue check in amount of $2.00 to Mrs.
Rios for unused electrical permit.
the City Auditor
Beatriz De
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on application of the Kern County Land Company
to amend the zoning boundaries of that certain
property lying westerly of Chester Avenue and
northerly of Golden State Avenue.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Balfanz, date of November 28, 11960
was fixed for hearing before the Council on application of the Kern County
Land Company to amend the zoning boundaries of that certain property
lying westerly of Chester Avenue and northerly of Golden State Avenue
from a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone to an M-1 (Light Manufacturing) Zone.
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on application of Kern-Co. Builders, Inc. to
amend the zoning boundaries of that certain
property lying on the westerly side of South
Chester Avenue s0utherly of Dorian Drive.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, date of November 2~, 1960
was fixed for hearing before the Council on application of the Kern-Co.
Builders, Inc. to amend the zoning boundaries of that certain property
lying on the westerly side of South Chester Avenue southerly of Dorian
Drive from a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone to a C-2-D (CommercialgArchitectu~k~
Design) Zone.
Date of November 28, 1960 fixed for hearing
before the Council on application of M.C. McMillan
to amend the ZOning boundaries of that certain
property located on the southwesterly corner of
Lake and Inyo Streets.
Memorandum from the Planning Commission recommending denial
of application of M.C. McMillan to amend the zoning boundaries of ;that
certain property located on the southwesterly corner of Lake and Inyo
Streets from a C-2 (Commercial) Zone to an M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
Zone, was read, and upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balf~nz, date
of November 28, 1960 was fixed for hearing on the matter before the
Council.
Bakersfield, California, November 7, 1960 - 3
Planning Staff instructed to clear
appropriate names for Coral Court and
Redwood Court with the Post Office and
submit approved street names to the City
Attorney for preparation of resolution.
A memorandum from the Planning Commission requesting a change
of street names for "Coral Court" and "Redwood Court" inasmuch as said
names conflict with existing street names in the Greater Bakersfield
Metropolitan area, was read, and upon a motion by Bentley, seconded
by Crees, the Planning Staff was instructed to submit appropriate n~ae
changes to the Post Office for approval and then refer the proposed
street names to the City Attorney for preparation of a Resolution fo
adoption by the Council.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of Intention for~the abandonment
of a portion of Renegade Avenue at Boise
Street.
A memorandum from the Planning Commission recommending
that the southerly one-half of Renegade Avenue lying easterly of the
centerline of Boise Street be abandoned was read, and upon a motion hy
Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, the recommendation was approved and the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare Resolution of Intention to
order the vacation, setting the date for hearing before the Council
therein.
· Adoption Of Resolution No. '113-60
approving Analytical Laboratory as a
permitted use in a C-2 (Commercial) Zone.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No. 113-60
approving an Analytical Laboratory as a permitted use in a C-2
(Commercial) Zone, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Crees, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, November 7, 1960 - 4
Approval of Tower Line Agreement with the
Pacific Gas and Electric Company for easement
across the MuniCipal Farm.
Upon.a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, Tower Line
Agreement with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for an easement
across the Municipal Farm was approved, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign same.
Approval of Plans and Specifications and
authorization granted to advertise for bids
for intersection street lighting on Chester
Avenue between T~rrace Way and Eleventh Street.
Upon a motion by D~01in, seconded by Collins, plans and
specifications were apprdved and authorization was granted to advertise
for bids for intersection lighting on Chester Avenue between Terrace
Way and Eleventh Street.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, ¥ouchers Nos.
1219 inclusive, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee were
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to cover
1129 to
allowed,
the respective amounts.
Action on permanent Civil Service appointment
of Kenneth Hoagland as City Attorney deferred
for one week.
A communication from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board
for Miscellaneous Departments advising that on December l, 1960, Kenneth
~agland, City Attorney, will have completed a six months' probationa:~
period and will be eligible for a permanent Civil Service appointment, was
read, and upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Bentley, action on the
matter was deferred for one week.
Reception of Planning Commission memorandum
advising that petition from the Kern County
Land Company for vacation of a portion of the
alley in Block 4, Tract 1009 had been withdrawn/
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, memorandum from
the Planning Commission advising that petition from the Kern County Land
Company for the vacation of a portion of alley in Block 4, Tract
1009 had been withdrawn at regular meeting of the Commission held
November 2, 1960, was received and ordered placed on file.
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City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution directing that~uDpaid assessments
under Public Improvement District No. ?49
· be coltected-~pon the tax roll of the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare Resolution directing that 17 unpaid assessments
of Public Improvement District No. 749, all under $50.00, be collected
upon the tax roll of the City of Bakersfield.
Appointment of William R. Dolan as
Member of the Civil Seriice Commission for
Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, William R.
Dolan was appointed as a member of the Civil Service Commission
for Miscellaneous Departments for unexpired term o£ Mr. Frank Pell,
who resigned~
Approval.of Agreement with the East Bakersfield
Progressive Club for Christmas decorations.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, agreement with
the East Bakersfield Progressive Club for Christmas decoratinns was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
City Manager instructed to develop certain
factual information to be sumitted to the
people in the East Niles Community Services
District and the Mt, Vernon Sanitation District
in order to arrive at a solution of the sewage
~problem.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Doolin, the City Manager
was instructed to develop certain factual information to be submitted·
to the people in the East Niles Community Services District and the ~[t.
Vernon Sanitation District in order to clear up any misunderstandings
which may be holding up negotiations for the handling of sewage from
these Districts.
Authorization granted to purchase converted
stand-by generator. for use at Sewage Treatment
Plant No. 2.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, authorization
was granted to purchase converted stand-by generatore for Sewage Treatment
Plant No. 2 at a cost of $2,250.00, plus sales tax.
Bakersfield, California, November 7, 1960 - 6
Proposed Administrative Manual taken under
advisement for consideration at next Council
meeting.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, proposed
Administrative Manual was taken under advisement by the Council,
for consideration at next week's meeting.
City Manager authorized to acquire additional
mobile generator for emergencies.
Upon a motion by Beptley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager was authorized to acquire an additional mobile generator
kept available for emergencies.
to be
Adoption of Resolution No. 114-60
ordering the vacation of a portion of
Houser Street in the City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on proposed vacation
of a portion of Houser Street ia.the City of Bakersfield~ under Resolutinn
of Intention no 756, and no protests or objections having been received,
upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No. 114-60
ordering the vacation was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Planning Stars instructed to make a study
and recommendation back to the Council on
adequate signing of Relocated Highway 99
west of the City limits.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern,~ the Planning Staff
was instructed to make a study and recommendation back to the Council by
December 10th, relative to adequate'signing of relocated U.S. Highway 99
west of the City limits to prevent bypassing of the City, said recommendation
to be sent to the State Division of Highways.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by carnakis,
adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Seconded by Cr0es, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CL~RK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council of
the Cit~ of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 14, 1960
179
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 14, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Harry Berg of the Second
Christian Church.
Present:
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of November 7,
1960 were approved as submitted.
Opening bids for construction of Civic
Auditorium for the City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set to open bids for construction of the
Civic Auditorium for the City of Bakersfield, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared, and upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Croes, were referred to the City Manager, the Civic
Auditorium Committee and the architects for study and recommendation.
Mayor instructed to contact the chairman
of the Christmas Parade Committee of the
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
and request that all school bands be permitted
to participate in the Christmas Parade.
At this time parents of the members of the Washington Junior
High School Band who had been notified that they were to be eliminated
from participating in the Christmas Parade this year due to various
reasons, appeared before the Council protesting this action by the parade
committee of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce. Upon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, Mayor Sullivan was instructed to contact
Mr. Fred Strickler, Chairman of the Parade Committee, and request that
all school bands be permitted to participate in this parade.
Reception of report from the City Manager
on the proposed widening of "H" Street from
California Avenue to Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the City Manager's
report on the proposed widening of "~' Street from California Avenue to
Truxtun Avenue was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, November 14, 1960 - 2
Reception of report from the City
Manager relative to Steam Locomotive.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, report from
the City Manager relativ~ to the placing of a ~team locomotive in a
City Park, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of report from the City Manager on
progress of negotiations with East Niles
Community Services District.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the City
Manager's report on progress of negotiations with East Niles Community
Services District, was received and ordered placed on file.
Appointment of Kenneth Hoagland as
City Attorney, with permanent Civil Service
status.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Kenneth Hoagland
was appointed City Attorney by the Council, with permanent Civil Service
status.
Appointment of Advisory Committee
on Urban Renewal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the following
persons were appointed members of the Advisory Committee on Urban Renewal:
Walter H. Condley
Robert W. White
Wally Tucker
Robert Hackett, St.
A target date of ninety days
Reverend Carroll Pitts
Vernon Munn
Kenneth C. May
from tonight was fixed for the
committee to present its first report to the Council, and the City Clerk
was instructed to mail each member a copy of Mayor Sullivan's report
containing certain recommendations relative to this committee which
was approved by the Council on October 31, 1960. Mayor Sutlivan was
instructed to set up a dinner meeting of this committee as soon as
possible, With expenses to be paid by the City.
Appointment of City members of Recreation
Committee deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the appointment
of twelve members of a study committee on Recreation matters was deferred
for one week.
Bakersfield, California, November 14, 1960- $
181
Action on recommendations contained in City
Attorney's report on South H and Wilson Road
property deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by $tiern, action on
recommendations contained in report from the City Attorney on South B
and Wilson Road property was deferred for one week.
City Attorney instructed to maintain a
scrupulous scrutiny of any proposed annexations
in the area adjacent to South H and Wilson Road
property and make recommendations to the Council
regarding same.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Attorney was instructed to maintain a scrupulous scrutiny of any proposed
annexations in the area adjacent to the South H and Wilson Road property
and make recommendations to the Council regarding same.
Adoption o~ Resolution No. 115-60 changing
the name of Coral Court to Cameo Court and
Redwood Court to Idlewood Court.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No.
115-60 changing the name of Coral Court to Cameo Court and Rodwood Court
to Idlewood Court, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,,-Carnakis, Collins, Croes,~ Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 757
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order the
vacation of a portion of Renegade Avenue, in said
City.-
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, Resolution of
Intention No. 757 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
declaring its intention to order the vacation of a portion of Renegade
Avenue, in said City, and fixing date of hearing on same before the
Council as December 5, 1960, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
~bsent: None
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Bakersfield, California, November 14, 1960 - 4
Proposed Administrative Manual referred to
the Governmental Efficiency Committee for study
and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Balfanz, proposed
Administrative Manual was referred to the Governmental Efficiency
Committee for study ~nd recommendation.
Approval of Map of Tract No. 2438 and Contract
and Specifications covering improvements in
said Tract.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, it is ordered
t hat the Map of Tract No. 2438 be, and the same is hereby approved. That
all the streets, avenues, lanes, courts, roads, alleys, pedestrian
walkways, easements, and the abandonment of vehicular ingress and egress
shown upon said map and thereon offered for dedication, be, and the
same are hereby accepted for the purpose, or purposes, for which the same
are offered for dedication.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11587 of the Business
and Professions Code, the City Council hereby waives the requirement
of signature of the following: Maria Coronado, Peter T. Rodriguez,
Catherine Q. Archuleta, Juanita QGijada Curtis, Mineral Interest below
500 feet. California Water Service Company, pipeline easement.
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the
face of said map a copy of this order authenticated by the seal of the
City~uncil of the City of Bakersfield and the Mayor is authorized to
sign the Contract and Specifications coveringsimprovements in said
Tract.
Approval of Agreement with the Southern
Pacific Company for installation of Flasher
Light Signals at Sunset Branch and Planz
Road.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Agreement with
the Southern Pacific Company for the installation of Flasher Light
Signals at Sunset Branch and Planz Road was approved, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign same in behalf of the City.
Bakersfield, California, November 14, 1960 - 5
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 758
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order
the vacation of a portion of 16th Street and a
portion of an alley in Block 325, in said City.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, Resolution of
Intention No. 758 declaring the intention of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield to order the vacation of a portion of 16th Street and a
portion of an alley in Block 325, in said City, and fixing date for
hearing on same before the Council as December 5, 1960, was adopted
by the follwoing vote:
ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, D3olin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers Nos.
1220 to 1284 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
Acceptance of Grant Deed from Leatrice
Goodman for three lots in Block J, Sunset
Tract, for construction of sump in Haley
Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Deed from
Leatrice Goodman for three lots in Block J, Sunset Tra~t, for construction
of a sump on Haley Street was accepted, and the.City Auditor was
authorized to issue check in amount ~f $1946.50 to cover purchase price
and escrow fees.
First ~eading of proposed Ordinance repealing
Trailer Park Ordinance No.. 1317 New Series and
amending sections in the Municipal Code of the
City of Bakersfield pertaining to the Construction,
maintenance, sanitation and conduct of Trailer
Parks in the Clty of Bakersfield, California.
At this time Mr. Robert Peterson of the Planning Staff
explained proposed ordinance repealing Trailer Park Ordinance No. 1317
New Series and amending certain sections in the Municipal Code of the Clty
of Bakersfield pertaining to the construction, maintenance, sanitation and
conduct of Trailer Parks in the Clty of Bakersfield, California, and this
Was considered the first reading of said ordinancej
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Bakersfield, California, November 14, 1960 - 6
Authorization granted to advertise for bids
for the excav~tion of Sump on Haley Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for the exca*ation of sump on Haley
Street.
City Manager authorized to testify at public
hearing before Senate Fact Finding Committee on
Labor and Welfare concerning the problems of
the single skid row transients.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was authorized to testify at a public hearing being held in Stockton on
Monday, December 5, 1960, by.the Senate Fact Finding Committee on Labor
and Welfare, concerning the problems of the single skid row transients.
City Manager instructed to communicate
with the Secretary of the California Highway
Commission to ascertain if the subject of the
restudy of the easterly extension of proposed
Freeway 178 requested by the City Coancil
will be on the agenda of its next regular
meeting.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, the City Manager
was instructed to communicate with the Secretary of the California Higlaway
Commission to ascertain if the subject of the restudy of the easterly
extension of proposed Freeway 178 east of Alta Vista, requested by the City
Council, will be on the agenda of its next regular meeting to be held on
November 22, 1960.
City ~anager authorized to advertise for
bids for painting the exterior of Central
Fire Station No. 1.
A communication from F. M. Engle, Secretary of the Painting
and D~corating Contractors of California, Inc. objecting to the painting
of Central Fire Station No~ 1 by City firemen was read, and upon a
motion by Collins, seconded by ~olin, the City Manager was authorized
to advertise for bids for painting this station.
Request of Kern County Land Company to
withdraw petition for the abandonment
of an alley in Block 4, Tract 1009,
without prejudice, granted.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, request from the
Kern County Land Company to withdraw petition for the abandonment of an alley
in B1ock~4, Tract 1009, without prejudice, was granted.
Bakersfield, California, Novemb~ 14, 1960 - 7
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1332 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield,
California, designated as "Verde No. 1", and
providing for the taxation ok said property to
pay the bonded indebtedness of said City.
This being the time set for hearing protests on the proposed
annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory to the City of Bak.ersfield,
California, designated as "Verde No. 1", and no protests or objections
having been received, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by ~olin,
Ordinance No. 1332 New Series approving the annexation and providing
for the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness o£
said City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, ~iern
Noes: None
Absent: None
parade held in the City,
engage in this activity,
Council.
City Manager instructed to discontinue
the issuance of permits for peddling
during any parade held in the City.
adj ourned at
Manager was
area.
City Manager instructed to conduct a
clean-up campaign in College Heights area.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City
instructed to conduct a clean-up campaign in the College Beight~
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
10:07 P.M.
ATTEST:
seconded by Bentley, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, the City Manager
was instructed to discontinue issuing permits for peddling during any
but if any local organization desires to
to bring the request to the attention of the
Bakersfield, California, November 21, 1960
Ninutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P. N. November 21, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend William N. Eisenhower
of the Northminster Presbyterian Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: None
Ninutes of the regular meeting of November 14, 1960 were
approved as presented.
At this time pins were awarded to six City employees having
30 years or more service, eight employees having over 25 years service,
and 31 employees having over 20 years service with the City of Bakersfield.
These awards were presented by the City Nanager and the Nayor.
Reception of report from the Civic
Auditorium Committee on bids for the
construction of the Civic Auditorium.
Councilman Stiern, as chairman of the Civic Auditorium
Committee, read a report of the Committee's findings on the problem
of the auditorium financing, and recommended that the low bid of the
Guy Nall Construction Company be accepted, and that a bond issue for
approximately $650,000.00 be placed on the February, 1961 ballot to
allow the people of the City to decide if they wished the structure
completed as originally contemplated. Upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Bentley, the report was accepted, with a vote of thanks
tendered to the Committee from the Council, and action on accepting
the bid was deferred for one week.
Reception of the City Auditor's Nonthly
Report for October, 1960.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Auditor's Nonthly Report for October, 1960, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of Mayor's report and communication
from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Commerce relative to bands to be included in
the Christmas Parade.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, report from
Mayor Sullivan and communication from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber
of Commerce relative to certain bands being included in the Christmas
Parade, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, November 21,1960 - 2
Appointment of twelve member citizens
committee to study recreational matters
in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the following
twelve members of a citizens committee to study recreational matters
in the City of Bakersfield were appointed:
Sid Selden
Jack Levy
Marie Fambrough
John J. Collins
Patti Kokinos
Henry Martinez
Councilman Stiern voted in the
appoint this Committee.
Todd Madigan
Leander E. Tuttle
Margaret Kennedy
Chas. G. Stone
Howard Marion
Mrs. Jas. Holladay
negative on the motion to
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1333 New Series
repealing Ordinance No. 1317 New Series of
the City of Bakersfield and amending Chapter
15.04 of Title 15 of the Municipal Code of
the City of Bakersfield, pertaining to the
construction, maintenance, sanitation and
conduct of Trailer Pzrks in the City of
Bakersfield, Californig.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Ordinance No.
1333 New Series repealing Ordinance No. 1317 New Series of the City of
Bakersfield and amending Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield by amending Sections 15.04.020, 15.040.050
and 15.04.170; and by adding to said Code, Sections 15.04.171 through'"
15.04.175; Sections 15.04.271 through 15.04.279; and ~ections 15.04.281
through 15.04.289, all pertaining to the construction, maintenance,
sanitation and conduct of Trailer Parks in the City of Bakersfield,
California, was adopted by the £ollowlng vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Failure of motion authorizing the Mayor
to execute.agreement.with Mr. Beilenson
and Associates.
It was moved by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, that the
Mayor be authorized to execute a five year sewer rental agreement with
Mr. Laurence Beilenson and Associates for property on South H and
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Bakersfield, California, November 21, 1960 - 3
Wilson Road.
Ayes: Bentley,
Noes: Balfanz,
Absent: None
The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Carnakis, Croes
Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Action on recommendations contained in
City Attorney's report on South H and
Wilson Road property deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Bentley, action on
recommendations contained in the City Attorney's report on South H and
Wilson Road property was deferred for one week.
Encroachment Permit granted Robert E. Seeley
for construction of retaining wall adjacent
to sidewalk at 3600 Pasadena Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Encroachment
Permit was granted Robert E. Seeley for construction of retaining wall
adjacent to sidewalk extending from rear property line to front of
house at 3600 Pasadena Street.
Appointment of six members of the Citizens
Auditorium Committee.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, the following
six members of the Citizens Auditorium Committee were appointed, with
seventh member to be appointed at next week's meeting:
Wm. A. Dewire Dr. Stephen Montgomery
Robert Whittemore Lindsay Pryor
S. De1 Rucker Robert C. King
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Croes, Vouchers Nos.
1285 to 1344 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to cover
the respective amounts.
Acceptance of City and County Clerk's
Certificate certifying to the sufficiency
of petition for annexation of inhabited
territory designated as Brite No. 2.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,~seconded by Doolin, the City and
County Clerk's certificates certifying to the sufficiency of petition
for the annexation of inhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield
designated as Brite No. 2, was accepted and placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, November 21, 1960 - 4
i89
Adoption of Resolution No. 116-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring
its intention to call a special election in
certain inhabited territory designated as
Brite No. 2 contiguous to said City proposed
to be annexed thereto, for the purpose of
submitting to the qualified electors residing
in said territory' the question of whether
said territory shall be annexed to the City
of Bakersfield, and fixing a time and place
when and where any person owning real property
within such territory may appear before said
Council and show cause why such territory should
not be so annexed.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
No. 116-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring its
intention to call a special election in certain inhabited territory
designated as Brite No. 2 contiguous to said City proposed to be annexed
thereto, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors res~Lding
in said territory the question of whether said territory shall be annexed
to the City of Bakersfield and fixing December 12, 1960 as the date when
and where any person owning real property within such territory may
appear before said Council and Show cause why such territory should not
be so annexed, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Acceptance of City and County Clerk's
Certificate certifying to the sufficiency
of petition for annexation of inhabited
territory designated as. Brite No. 3.
Upon a. motion by Bentley, Seconded by Carnakis, the City and
County Clerk's certificates certifying to the sufficiency of petition
for the annexation of inhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield
· signated as Brite No. 3, was accepted and placed on file.
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Adoption of ~esolution No. 117-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring
its intention to ca11-a special election in
certain inhabited territory designated as
Brite No. 3 contiguous~to said City proposed
to be annexed thereto, for the purpose of
submitting to the qualified electors residing
in said territory, the question of whether
said territory shall be annexed to the City
of Bakersfield, and fixing a time and place
when and where any person owning real property
within such territory may appear before said
Council and show cause why such territory should
not be so annaxed.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 117-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring its
intention to call a special election in certain inhabited territory
designated as Brite No. 3 contiguous to said City proposed to be annexed
thereto, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors residing
in said territory the question of whether said territory shall be annexed
to the City of Bakersfield and fixing December 12, 1960 as the date
when any person owning real property within such territory may appear before
said Council and show cause why such territory should not be so annexed~
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes~ Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
1960 taxes on property acquired by the
State Division of Highways for right-of-way
.purposes.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel 1960 taxes on property acquired by the
State Division of Highways for right-of-way purposes formerly owned
by Ollie P. Guillory et ux, located at 1144 Dobrusky Drive.
City Assessor authorized to remove certain
properties from the 1960-61 Assessment Roll.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the City Assessor
was authorized to remove four properties owned by the Roman Catholic Bishop
of Monterey and Fresno and the Diocese of Monterey-Fresno Education and
Welfare Corporation on which welfare exemptions were overlooked and not
filed, from the 1960-61 assessment roll.
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Bakersfield, California, November 21, 1960- 6
City Attorney authorized to send a copy of
the ~unicipal Code to the Attorney General's
office.
Upon a motionby Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the City Atterney
was authorized to send a copy of the Bakersfield Muni~gal Code, without
charge, to the office of the Attorney General.
Approval of Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement with the Bast Nile~ Community
Services District for use of sewage disposal
facilities.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, Joint Exercise
of Powers Agreement with the East Niles C6mmunity Services District for
the use of City of Bakersfield sewage disposal facilities was approved, and
the Mayor was authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
First reading of proposed ordinance
accepting the requirements of Section 13522 of
the Penal Code relating to training of Law
Enforcement Officers.
At this time proposed ordinar~e of the City of Bakersfield
accepting the requirements of Section 13522 of the Penal Code relating to
t raining of Law Enforcement Officers, was given first reading.
Acceptance of resignation of Donald M.
Worsley as member of the Board of Charity
Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, the resignation
of D~nald M. Worsley as a member of the Board of Charity Appeals and
Solicitations was accepted, and the City Clerk was instructed to direct
a letter to Mr. Worsley expressing the thanks of the Council for his
excellent work on the Board.
from Mr.
advising that Mr.
the unexpired term of Mr.
Reception of communication fromthe Board
of Education advising that Mr. B. Frank Bart
has been appointed to fill unexpired term
of Mr. O. D. Williams, resigned.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins,
John Compton, executive officer of the Board of
communication
Education,
B. Frank Bart had been appointed by the Board to fill
O. D. Williams who resigned, was received and
ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, November 21, 1960 - 7
City Manager instructed to make a feasibility
study of the consolidation of the City and
County assessor's office forthe Governmental
Efficiency Committee.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Manager was instructed to make a feasibility study of the consolidation
of the City and County AssessSr;s office for the Governmental :
Efficiency Committee.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the
Ceuncil adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY~CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 28, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 28, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Earl Baker of Kern
Union Church.
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Doolin, Stiern
Mayor Sullivan
Due to the absence of Mayor Sullivan, Vice-president Doolin
acted as presiding officer.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 21, 1960 were
approved as submitted.
Opening bids for construction of
Sprinkling System in Wilson Park.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction
of a sprinkling system in Wilson Park, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared, and upon a motion by Croes, seconded by
Bentley, were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of Storm
Drain in Christmas Tree Lane from Mt.
Vernon Avenue to 200 feet east.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
a Storm Drain in Christmas Tree Lane from Mr. Vernon Avenue to 200 feet
east, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared, and
upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, were referred to the City
Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for furnishing and installing
Street Lighting along Chester Avenue.
This being the time set to open bids for furnishing and
installing street lighting along Chester Avenue, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared, and upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Balfanz, were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, November 28, 1960 - 2
Reception of report from City Manager on
State Highway Eugineer's report relative
to restudy of Highway 178 requested by
City Resolution No. 66-60.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, report from the
City Manager on State Highway Engineer's report relative to restudy of
Highway 178 as requested by the City Council Resolution No. 66-60, was
received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to make necessary
arrangements, for conference, in the near future,
with Mr. W. L. Welch, District Engineer State
Division of Highways, to discuss the rerouting
of Highway 178.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the City Manager
was instructed to make the necessary arrangements for a meeting in the
neat future, between the members of theCouncil and Mr. W. L. Welch,
District Engineer of the State Division of Highways, to discuss the
problem in connection with the rerouting of Highway 178. The City
Manager was also instructed to extend an invitation to Dr. D. Jackson
Faustman, Consulting Traffic Engineer, to be present at this meeting.
At this time Councilman Manuel J. Carnakis was awarded a
pin for his more than fifteen years' service as a member of the City
Council, presentation being made by Vice-president Doolin.
Reception of Mayor Sullivan's report and
letter from Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Commerce relative to Christmas Parade.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Mayor Sullivan's
report, a letter from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce and a
copy of their letter to the principzl of the Washington Junior High School,
together with a copy of the Mayor's letter to the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce, all in connection with the Christ--s parade, were
received and ordered placed on file. Councilmen Balfanz and Stiern
voted in the negative on this motion.
Acceptance of low bid of Guy Hall Construction
Company for construction of Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Stiern, secondec by Balfanz, the low bid
of the Guy Hall Construction Company for the construction of the Civic
Bakersfield, California, November 28, 1960 - 3
Auditorium was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign the contract.
City Manager authorized to engage the
services of O'Melveny & Myers, bond
attorneys, to prepare proceedings to place
$850,000.00 bond issue on February ballot
in order to provide additional funds to
complete the Civic Auditorium structure.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Bentley, the City
Manager was authorized to engage the services of O'Melveny & Myers,
bond attorneys, to prepare necessary proceedings to place $850,000.00
bond issue on the February 28, 1961 ballot, in order to provide
additional funds to complete the Civic Auditorium ~ructure as
.originally contemplated.
City Attorney instructed to prepare five
year suburban sewer rental agreement with
Bsilenson and Assoc~tes.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a five year suburban sewer rental agreement with
Beilenson and Associates for property on South H and Wilson Road, and
the Mayor was authorized'to sign same.
St.
Appointment of Mr. G. H. Slack, Sr. as
member of Citizens Auditorium Committee.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Mr. G. B. Slack,
was appointed as a member of the Citizens Auditorium Committee.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1334 New Series
accepting the requirements of Section 13522
of the Penal Code relating to training Of
Law Enforcement Officers.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Ordinan6e No.
1334 New Series accepting the requirements of Section 13522 of the Penal
Code relating to the training of Law Enforcement Officers, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield,
California, November 28, 1960 - 4
Approval of Plans and Specifications
and authorization granted to advertise
for bids for Storm Drain and Drainage
Sump at Potomac aud Haley Streets.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, plans and
specifications were approved and authorization was granted to advertise
for bids for s Storm Drain and Drainage Sump at Potomac and Haley Streets.
City Tax Collector authorized to
cancel City taxes on property acquired
by the City for the widening of "~' Street
and for a drainage sump at ~hite Lane and
Pontiac Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel taxes in amount of $S6.SS on certain
property in Block 33, Southern Addition, formerly assessed to Everett D.
Walker and acquired by the City for the widening of "~' Street, and to
cancel taxes in amount of $18.52 on certain property in Tract 2294
formerly assessed to Villa Terrace Homes, Inc. and acquired by the City
for a drainage sump at White Lane and Pontiac Avenue.
Approval of Step salary increases
effective January 1, 1961.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, the following
step salary increases were approved, effective January 1, 1961:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION
FROM STEP TO STEP
G. T. George
C. H. ~erson
Alfred Louaillier
R. M. Del Re
A. Henkle
C. M. Coy
F. L. Hare
L. D. Livermore
J. W. Snow
Harold Bergen
Austin Hemphill
WilliamFrazer
John Petty
Building Inspector
Hoseman
Administrative Assistant
Desk Sergeant
Typist Clerk II
Patrolman
Patrolman
Patrolman ~
Motor Patrolman
City Engineer
Engineering Aide I
Electrical ~aintenance Man
Semi-skilled Laborer
4 ~
3 4
3 4
4 5
3 4
3 4
3 4
4 5
4 5
4 5
4 5
3 4
4 5
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
1960 taxes on two parcels of property
acquired by the Greater Bakersfield Separation
of Grade District for the Chester Avenue
Underpass.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel the 1960 taxes on property assessed to
Bakersfield Abstract Division of Title Insurance ar~t Trust Company described
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as the easterly 28 feet of Lot 1, Block 365; City of Bakersfield, and
the easterly 28 feet of the northerly 6.5 feet of vacated alley'adjacent,
and also to cancel the taxes on property assessed to B2 E. Shields described
~ Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 354, Bakersfield, which property was acquired
by the Greater Bakersfield~Separation of Grade District for the Chester
Avenue Underpass.
Adoption of Resolution No. 118-60 fixing
a time and place for hearing protests by
persons owning real property within territory
designated as "Talisman No. 1," proposed to be
annexed to the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No.
118-60 fixing date of December 27, 1960 for hearing protests by persons
owning real property within territory designated as "Talisman No. 1,"
proposed to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the
following vote: '
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Deolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Agreement with the Downtown
Business. Association for C, hri~tma~,~ecorations.-
Upon a motion.~y ¢~oes~. seconded by :B~ntley, 'Agreement wi~h ·
the D~wntown Business Association for decorating the downtown-streets
for Christmas wa~ approved,.and .the-Mayor Was authorized to sign same.
First reading of proposed ordinance adding
Chapter 13.70 to Title 13 of the Bakersfield
Munieipal~Code. : . : ::
At this ~ime proposed ordinance adding Chapter 13.70 to Title
13 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code providing for limitations on the,
use of advertising structures, advertising displays and signs, adjacent
to freeways within the corporate limits of the City of Bakersfield and
providing penalties for the violation thereof was considered given its
first reading.
Reception of Resolution of the Board of
Supervisors, Kern County, California, stating
result of canvass' of election returns of
special Municipal Election of the City of
Bakersfield, which Municipal EleCtion was
consolidated with State General Election.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution of
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Bakersfield, California, November 28, 1960 - 6
the Board of Supervisors, Kern County, California, stating result of
canvass of election returns of special municipal election of the City
of Bakersfield, which municipal election was consolidated with the
State General Election, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 119-60 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring
results of General Municipal Election for
the Office of Mayor and of Special Municipal
Election on a proposed Charter Amendment, held
in said City on November 8, 1960.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Resolution
No. 119-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring results of
General Municipal Election for the office of Mayor and of Special Municipal
Election on a proposed Charter Amendment, held in said City on November
8, 1960, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noe~: None
Absent: None
The special and general elections were duly and regularly
consolidated with the State General Election held in the City of
Bakersfield on November 8, 1960, and the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Kern was duly authorized to canvass the returns of said
special and general elections and
WHEREAS, said Board of Supervisors, through special canvassing
boards appointed by it, duly canvassed the basentee ballots cast at
said elections, and ordered the County Cierk of the County of Kern to
canvass all of the returns of said elections, and said Board has adopted
its resolution stating the results of said elections, and the Clerk of
said Board has entered in the records of said Board statements of said
results, and the Clerk of said Board has transmitted to the Clerk of
this Council a certified copy of said resolution and the same has been
presented to this Council.
NOW, THEREFORE,
HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE,
the Council of the City of B~kersfield does
AND DECLARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That from the results of said special election certified
to this Council as aforesaid, it appears and this Council hereby finds
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!99
and declares that the total number of votes cast at the respective
election precincts established for said special and general.elections
upon the proposition hereinabove set forth and for the office of
Nayor, and for and against said proposition, the total number of
absentee votes cast at said election upon said proposition and for and
~ainst said proposition and for the office of Mayor, and the total number
of votes cast in said city upon said proposition and for and against
said proposition and for the office of Mayor, are as set forth in said
Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Kern County, California, stating
result of canvass of election returns of special municipal election and
of said general muniCipal election of the City of Bakersfield held
November 8, 1960, ~a copy o~ which Resolution is On file in't~e office
of the City Clerk.
2. That the tota~ v~tes cast on the foregoing proposition
voted on at said election are as follows:
City of Bakersfield Proposition No.
Absentee Vote
GRAND TOTAL
That the majority of the
1 (A) 6,508
438
6, '946
YES NO
12,309
461
12,770
qualified electors voting at said
election voted against said proposition.
3. That the names of the candidates for the Office of
Mayor for said City and the number of votes given in the City for each
such person, are as follows:
VOTES ABSENTEE TOTAL
CAST VOTES VOTES
Frank Sullivan '11,270 581 11,851
Gene Winer 11,873 539 '12,412
24,263
That Gene Winer'is hereby declared ~o be elected t~ the
office of ~ayor for the City of Bakersfield for the full term of four
years and until his successor is elected and qualified, unless sooner.
removed from office by recall or otherwise.
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'' Allowance of Claims.''
Upon a motion by Bentley; seconded by Croes, Voach6rs Nos. ].345
to 1389 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were
a 11owed, and the City 'Auditor was ZUthorized to issue'checgs to cove~~
the respective amount&. ; ' :" ' "
EleVen Encroachment Permits :'
granted
in connection with changes of grade
and 6ert~ain construction details on
Lakeview Avenue ~mprovement.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, eleven
Encroachment Permits were granted in connection with changes of grade
and certain construction details on Lakeview Avenue Improvement project
to minimize the cost to properSy owners of adjus$ing .to the improvement.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for Air Diffuser Plates 'for Sewage
Treatment Plant No. 2.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the
Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for Air Diffuser
Plates to be installed at Sewage Treatment Plant No. 2.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1335 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 before the Council on
application of Kern-Co. Builders', Inci to amend Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Map)
of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by changin~ the land
use zoning of that certain property in the City of Bakersfield located
on the westerly side of South Chester Avenue lying southerly of Dorian
Drive, and no protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No. 1335 New Series amending
Section 17.12.020 of Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Map) of the Municipal Code of
the City of Bakersfield, changing the zoning from a C-1 (Limited
Commercial) Zone to a C-2-D (Commercial) Zone, was adopted by the following
vote
Ayes:
Noes:
Bal~anz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, November 2S,
1960- 9
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 155
denying application of M. F. McMillan
to amend Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Map) of
the Municipal Code of the City of
B~kersfield by changing the land use zoning
of that certain property in the City of
Bakersfield located on the southwesterly
corner of Lake and Inyo Streets.
This being the time set for public hearing before the Council
on application of M. F. McMillan to amend the Municipal Code of the City
of Bakersfield by changing the zoning from a C-2 (Commercial) Zone to
an M-1 (Light Manufacturing) Zone of that certain property in the City
of B~kersfield located on the southwesterly corner of Lake and Inyo
Streets, it was moved by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, that the
application be granted, as no protests or objections had been received.
Substitute motion made by Balfanz, seconded by Bentley, that the
recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld and Zoning Resolution
No. 155 denying the application to change the zoning be adopted, carried
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1336 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 public hearing before the Council
on application of Kern County Land Company to amend the Municipal Code
of the City of Bakersfield by changing the land use zoning of that
certain property lying westerly of Chester Avenue and northerly of
Golden State Avenue, and no protests or'objections having been received,
upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, Ordinance No. 1336 New
Series amending Section 17.12.020 of Chapter 17.12 (Zoning Map) of the
Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield by changing the zoning from
a C-1 (Lomited Commercial) Zone to an M-1 (Light Manufacturing) Zone,
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Bakersfield, California, November 28,' 1960 - 10
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Croes, Stiern
Noes: Carnakis, Collins, Dsolin
Absent: None
It was recommended that the Planning Commission make a
restudy of the area and report back to the Council.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the
Council adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
~YOR ~ of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and icio C of the
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Council
Bakersfield, California, December 5, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. December 5, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Frank Mason of the
Chester Avenue Baptist Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan.
Collins, Croes,
Absent: None
Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Doolin, St iern
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 28, 1960 were
approved as submitted.
Opening bids for Communication Equipment
for the Corporation Yard.
This being the time set to opem bids for communication
equipment for the Corporation Yard, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared, and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded
by Doolin, were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Kern Sprinkler Co.,
Inc. for Wilson Park Sprinkling System.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Collins, bid of Kern
Sprinkler Co., Inc. to furnish Wilson Park Sprinkling System for lump sum
of $11,187.00 was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the
Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Action on bids for construction of Storm
Drain in Christmas Tree Lane from Mr.
Vernon Avenue to 200 feet east deferred
for one week.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, action on bids
for construction of~ Storm Drain in Christmas Tree Lane from Mt. Verr, on
Avenue to200 feet east, was deferred for one week.
Acceptance of bid of GKM Electric Inc.
to furnish and install street lighting
along Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, bid of GKM
Electric Inc. to furnish and install street lighting along Chester
Avenue for lump sum of $11,236.00 was accepted, all other bids were
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to si~n the contract.
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Bakersfield, California, December 5, 1960 - 2
Replacement Fund, and
to provide additional
Auditorium Contract.
Reception of report from City Manager on
Auditorium Finances.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager's report on Auditorium Finances was received and ordered placed
on file without being read, due to the length of same, and copies were
ordered to be made avilable to the public.
Reception of report from City Manager
on Auditorium Contract Funds.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the City
Manager's report on ~uditorium Contract Funds was received and ordered
placed on file, and as recommended in the report, the City Auditor was
~thorized to obligate $200,000.00 from Account No. 82-612, Equipment
$87,100.00 from Account No. 89, Cash Basis Fund,
funds required as security for approved Civic
City Attorney requested to report on legality
of deferring payment of suburban sever rentals
in Brite No. 2, proposed to be annexed to the
City after the first of the year.
At this time report from the City Manager on suburban sewer
rentals chm~ged property owners in the area known as Brite No. 2 south
of Brundage and west of South H Street, proposed to be annexed to the
City shortly after the first of the year, was read, and upon a motion by
Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the report was received and ordered placed
on £ile, and the City Attorney was requested to report back to the Council
at next week's meeting, on the legality of deferring payment of these
sewer rentals until after the election is held.
Report from City Manager on enforcement
of fire codes on hotels and rooming houses
of three stories or more, held in abeyance
until after the first of the year.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, action on report
of the City Manager relative to the enforcement of fire codes on hotels
md rooming houses of three stories or more, was held in abeyance until
after the first of the year, with a meeting to be arranged with the
owners of structures on which it is considered necessary to compel
compliance with the minimum safety standards set forth in the Uniform
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Building Code. This meeting, which is to be held as soon after
the first of the year as possible, is to be attended by the members
of the Council, the ~yor, City Manager, City Attorney, Fire Chief and
Fire Marshall, and the Chief Building Inspector, as well as ~he o~ners
of the buildings, to determine if it is possible to liberalize the
existing codes so as not to cause undue hardships on the owners of
the buildings, as well as protect the safety of the public. Councilman
Stiern voted in the negative on this motion.
Reception of verbal report from Councilman
E~nuel J. Carnakis relative to the rerouting
of Highway 178.
At this time Councilman Manuel J. Carnakis advis'ed the Council
that an attempt had been made to arrange a meeting with the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Kern to discuss the rerouting of Highway
178 through the City of Bakersfield and the signing Of a freeway
agreement with the State Division of Highways, but that inasmuch as
Mr. Floyd Ming wo~ld be out of the City for two weeks, .no meeting
had been scheduled. However, Mr. Ming advised Mr. Earl Miner that
the Board of Supervisors had not signed a freeway agreement with the
State, and wished to assure the Council that they will not sign such
an agreement until the City has approved and signed a freeway agreement
with the State. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the verbal
report was received and ordered placed on file.
Confirmation of previous instructions to
the Mayor to request chairman of the California
Highway Commission to defer decision on the
rerouting of Highway 178 until January meeting
of the Commission.
Upon a motDn by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, previous
instructions to the Mayor to communicate with the chairman of the
California Highway Commission and request that any decision on the
rerouting of Highway 178 be deferred until the January meeting of the
Commission, were confirmed.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1337 New Series
adding Chapter 13.70 to Title 13 of the
Bakers£ield~'Municipal Code providing for
limitations on the use of advertising
structures, advertising displays and signs
adjacent to freeways within the corporate
limits of the City~f Bakersfield, and'
providing penalties for the violation thereof.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, Ordinance No.
1337 New Series adding Chapter 13.70 to Title 13 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code providing for limitations on the use of advertising
structures, advertising displays and signs, adjacent to freeways,
within the corporate limits of the City of Bakersfield, and providing
penalties for the violation thereof, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absmnt: None
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dsolin, Stiern
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
taxes on property acquired by the State
Division of Highways for right-of-way
purposes.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel taxes .in amount of $49.49, on property
formerly assessed to Kenneth L. and Ruth B. Furber, in Tract No. 1549,
said property having been acquired by the State Division of Highways
for right-of-way purposes.
Adoption of Resolution No. 120-60 commending
an educational organization known as
"Assistants In ~triculation (AIM) Incorporated."
Upon a motion by Deolin, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 120-60 commending an educational organization known as "Assistants
In ~atriculation (AIM) Incorporatedf', was adopted as read by the
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, St iern
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval and adoption of S~andards
for Sewer Design.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins,
Sewer Design were approved and adopted.
Standards for
Bakersfield, California, December 5, 1960
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motiQn by Croes, seconded by D~olin, Vouchers Nos.
1S91 to 1475 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks
to cover the respective amounts.
Re-appointment of Justus A. Olsson as
Member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Justus A. Olsson
was re-appointed as a member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment for a three
year term expiring ~cember 1, 1963.
Re-appointment of Mr. Emmett E. Wilson as
Member of the Police Department Civil
Service Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Mr. Emmett E.
Wilson was re-appointed as member of the Police Department Civil Service
Commission for a six year term expiring December 31, 1966.
Re-appointment of Mr. Howard B. Lake as
member of Civil Service Commission for
Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Mr. Howard B.
Lake was re-appointed as member of the CiVil Service Commission for
Miscellaneous Departments for a four year term expiring December 31, 1964.
Reception of report from Director of
Planning onAdequate Signing of Relocated
U.S. 99 west of the City.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, report from
the Director of Planning containing recommendations relative to the
adequate signing of relocated U.S. 99 west of ~he City was received
and ordered placed on file, and Mr. Conway was requested to furnish
a supplemental detailed report at next week's meeting, as outlined to
the Council in the pre-meeting.
Communication from Pete Apostolos, Manager
and Owner of the E1 Morocco Inn Motel, relative
to excessive whistling by trains and noise by
trucks, referred to the City Manager for
investigation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from Pete Apostolos, owner and manager of the E1 Morocco Inn Motel,
objecting to excessive whistling by trains and noise by trucks on Highway
99, was referred to the City Manager for investigation.
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Communication from ~uerson Junior High
School PTA relative to need for crossing
guard at "~' and 4th Streets referred to
the:'City Manager for 'an~wering~
The City Clerk read a Communication from. the' Secretary of the
Emerson Junior High School PTA requesting the protection of a crossing
guard at "~' and 4th Streets for children who must cross "~' Street to
get to the school, and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins,
the request was referred to the City Manager for answering and explaining
that after survey was made by the Traffic Department, it was recommended
t hat no adult guard be maintained at this location for the coming year
of 1960-61.
Reception of communication from John Holt,
Chairman of Board of SuperviSors, expressing
regret that none of the members were able to
be present at ground breaking'Ceremonies for
the Municipal Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, communication
from John Holt, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, expressing
regret that ~gne(of the members were able to be present at the ground
breaking ceremonies held on Monday, December 5, 1960, for the new
Bakersfield Municipal Auditorium, was received and ordered placed on
file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 121-60 ordering
the vacation of a portion of Renegade Avenue
in the City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on the proposed vacation
of a portion of Renegade Avenue in the City of Bakersfield, under
Resolution of Intention No. 757, and no protests or objections having
been received, upon a motion by Croes, mconded by Balfanz, Resolution
No. 121-60 ordering the vacation, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Adoption of Resolution No. 122-60 ordering
the vacation of a portion of 16th Street
and a portion of an alley in Block 325, in
said City.
This being the time set for hearing on proposed vacation of
a portion of 16th Street and a portion of an alley in Block 325, in
the City of Bakersfield, under Resolution of Intention No. 758,
and no protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No. 122-60 ordering
the vacation was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Matter of installation of a traffic signal
at 30th and F Street, referred to the
Traffic Authority for study and recommendation..
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, the matter of
the installation of a traffic signal at 30th and F Streets was
referred to the Traffic Authority for study and recommendation.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the Council[
adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
NAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CI CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, December 12, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
eight o'clock P.M. December 12, 1960.
Present:
of the City of
the City Hall at
Absent:
Minutes of the'regular meeting of December 5, 1960 were
approved as submitted.
Action deferred for one week on bids to
furnish Communication Equipment for the
Corporation Yard.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, action was
deferred for one week on bids to furnish Communication Equipment for
the Corporation Yard.
All bids rejected as excessive and City
Manager authorized to prepare revised
plans and re-advertise for bids for con-
struction of Storm Drain in Christmas.
Tree Lane from Mt. Vernon Avenue to 200
feet east.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
received were rejected as excessive,
ized to prepare revised plans and re-advertise for bids for the con-
struction of a storm drain in Christmas Tree Lane from Mt. Vernon to
Invocation was given by Mr. Charles G. Stone of the Y.M.C.A.
Mayor Sullivan, Councilmen Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Doolin, Stiern
Councilman Bentley
seconded by Croes, all bids
and the City Manager was author-
200 feet east.
City Attorney instructed to prepare an amend-
ment to the Municipal Code exempting residents
in any area proposed to be annexed to the City
from paying annual suburban sewer rental charge
until after election is held.
The City Attorney's report on the question of whether payments
of suburban sewer rentals in Brite No. 2 may be deferred until after an
election, was read, and upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis,
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an emergency ordinance
amending the Municipal Code which would exempt the residents in any
area proposed to be annexed to the City from paying an annual rental
charge for use of City sewers until after an
election is held in the area.
Bakersfield, California, December 12, 1960 - 2
Reception of City Attorney's report on the
question of deferring suburban sewer entals.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Attorney's report on the question of deferring suburban sewer rentals
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Supplemental Report from the
Director of Planning on Re-located U.S.
99 Signing Program.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, supplemental
report from the Director of Planning on a study of re-located U.S.
99 Signing Program was received and ordered placed on tile, and the City
Manager was instructed to discuss these recommendations with the Division
of Highways at meeting to be held on Friday, December 16, 1960.
Encroachment Permit granted San Joaquin
Hospital for footings of buildings.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, permit was
granted the San Joaquin Hospital for 3-toot encroachment tot footings
of building to be approximately $ feet below the surtace.
Approval of recommendation of Planning
Commission relative to request of Foster
and Kleiser to erect an outdoor advertising
sign on the northeasterly corner of Oak
Street and Oak Place.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, recommendation
of the Planning Commission that request of Foster and Kleiser to erect
an outdoor advertising sign in a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone, on
that certain property located on the northeasterly corner of Oak Street
and Oak Place be granted, was approved, subject to removal of the sign
one year after the completion of the freeway. Councilman Balfanz voted
in the negative on this motion.
City Attorney instructed to prepare necessary
ordinance re-naming certain streets in the
vicinity of Beale and Truxtun Avenue.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
in-
in
upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the City Attorney was
structed to prepare necessary ordinance re-naming certain streets
the vicinity of Beale and Truxtun Avenues.
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Bakersfield, California, December 12, 1960 - 3
Reception of Planning Commission memorandum
relative to street tree planting along "K"
Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, memorand'~m
of the Planning Commission recommending the planting of street trees
along "K" Street was received and ordered placed on file, and the matter
was referred to the City Manager to be considered at 1961-62 budget
hearings.
Petition requesting the construction of
sidewalks on Myrtle and Beech Streets
between Brundage Lane and Bank Street,
referred to the City Engineer for checking.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Croes, petition pur-
porting to be have been signed by the owners of more than 60% of the
property in the area requesting the construction of sidewalks on Myrtle
and Beech Streets between Brundage Lane and Bank Street, was referred
to the City Engineer for checking.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers Nos.
1476 to 1543 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
Approval of Agreement with Egan Gost for
appraisal services and the procuring of
right-of-way and properties requested by
the City.
U~n a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Agreement with
Egan Gost for appraisal services and the procuring of any right-of-way
and properties requested by the City, was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign same.
Action on Contract of Employment with
George Henry, Construction Engineer,
deferred for one week for further study.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, action on
Contract of Employment with George Henry, Construction Engineer, to act
as Project Engineer for the construction of the Civic Auditorium, was
deferred for one week for further study.
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Request from Earl Jacques for permission
to connect to the City sewer line located
on Stephen Street referred to the City
Manager for recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, request from
Earl Jacques for permission to connect his property on the corner of
Stephen Street and Terrace Way to the city sewer line, was referred to
the City Manager for recommendation.
City Manager instructed to request the County
of Kern to annex proposed South Bakersfield
Veterans' Memorial Building to the City of
Bakersfield.
A communication from the Public Works
County of Kern requesting permission to connect
field Veterans' Memorial Building to city sewer
Department of the
proposed South Bakers-
line running along
Wilson Road, was read, and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin,
the City Manager was instructed to contact the County and request that
the property be annexed to the City of Bakersfield.
Request from Frank J. Roberts to connect
to the City sewer line referred to the
City Manager for handling.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, request
from Frank J. Roberts to connect property at 3711 Stockdale Highway
to the City sewer line, was referred to the City Manager for handling.
Communication from International Fertilizer
and Feed Company requesting exemption from
paying City taxes on agricultural products
stored in warehouse that are not used in the
City of Bakersfield, referred to the City
Attorney for study and report back to the
Council.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, communication
from International Fertilizer and Feed Company requesting that an ordin-
ance be passed allowing exemption from paying City taxes on agricultural
products which are stored in warehouses and not used within the City
of Bakersfield, was referred to the City Attorney for study and report
back to the Council.
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Traffic Authority requested to make report
to the Council on protests received to the
issuance of an On Sale Public Premises
liquor license and other permits to CNAG,
Inc. to operate at 335 California Avenue.
A Petition signed by approximately 25 property owners in the
area, objecting to the issuance of an On Sale Premises liquor license
and other permits to CMAG, Inc. to operate at 335 California Avenue,
was read, and upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Stiern, was
the Traffic Authority for study and report back to the
referred to
Council.
Acceptance of resignation of Dorsett M.
Phillips as President of the Bakersfield
Art Association.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, communication
from County Clerk Gibson advising that Treasurer's Campaign Statement
signed by Philip M. Wagy, and the Candidate's Campaign Statment signed
by Gene Winer as candidate for election to the office of Mayor, had
been filed in her office, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from California
Mighway Commission relative to re-study of
Sign Route 178 sought by the City of Bakers-
field.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, communication
from the secretary of the California Highway Commission advising that
request had been received relative to delaying action until January
on the re-study of Sign Route 178 sought by the City of Bakersfield
and that the Commission's January meeting is scheduled for the 25th
and 26th in Sacramento, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from County
Clerk advising that campaign statements
have been filed by Mayor-elect Gene Winer.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, communication
from County Clerk Gibson advising that Treasurer's Campaign Starmerit
signed by Philip M. Wagy, and the Candidate's Campaign Statement
signed by Gene Winer as candidate for election to the office of
Mayor, had been filed in her office, was received and ordered placed
on file.
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Bakersfield, California, December 12, 1960 - 6
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City Manager instructed to send out brochures
containing factual information regarding the
cost of City services, to areas proposed to
be annexed to the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the City Manager
was instructed to prepare and send out brochures containing certain
factual information regarding the cost of City services to persons
residing in Brite No. 2 and Brite No. 3, proposed to be annexed to
the City, and to continue to send out this information to any area
when it is being considered for annexation to the City.
Copy of communication from Community
Council of Metropolitan Bakersfield
relative to survey of recreational
needs, ordered sent to the Board of
Supervisors.
A communication from Richard K. N~wman, President of the
Community Council of Metropolitan Bakersfield, offering its offices
for the use of the consultant from the California Department of
Recreation who will be in Bakersfield to assist with a survey of local
recreational needs, and requesting that a representative from its
Recreation Division and one from its Youth Services Division, be allowed
to participate in the work of the research committee, was read, and upon
a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, copy of the communication was
ordered sent to the Board of Supervisors.
Hearing continued for two weeks for hearing
protests from any person owning real property
in certain inhabited territory contiguous to
the City of Bakersfield designated as
"Brite No. 2", proposed to be annexed thereto.
This being the time and place when and where any person owning
real property in certain inhabited territory contiguous to the City of
Bakersfield designated as "Brite No. 2", proposed to be annexed thereto,
all interested persons present were given an opportunity to be heard.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, 16 written protests objecti~
to the annexation were received and referred to the City Engineer for
checking against the last equalized assessment roll to determine if
protests had been made equal to one-half of the value of the territory,
and hearing on the matter was continued until December 27, 1960.
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Hearing continued for two weeks for hearing
protests from any person owning real property i
in certain inhabited territory contiguous to the
City of Bakersfield designated as "Brite No. 3",
proposed to be annexed thereto.
This being the time and place when and where any person
owning real property in certain inhabited territory contiguous to the
City of Bakersfield designated as "Brite No. 3", proposed to be annexed.
thereto, all interested persons present were given an opportunity to
be heard. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, approximately
65 protests objecting to the annexation were received and referred to
the City Engineer for checking against the last equalized assessment
roll to determine if protests have been made equal to one-half of the
value of the territory, and hearing on the matter was continued until
December 27, 1960.
Appointment of Mrs. Richard Hosking
as Member of the Board of Charity
Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Stiern, Mrs. Richard
Hosking was appointed as member of the Board of Charity Appeals and
Solicitations to fill out unexpired term of Donald M. Worsley,
resigned.
City Manager authorized to negotiate with
East Niles Community Services District for
joint use of proposed trunk line on Oswell
Street to Sewage Treatment Plant No. 2.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the City
Manager was authorized to negotiate with the East Niles Community
Services District for joint use of proposed trunk line on Oswell
Street from Virginia to Brundage Lane, and on Brundage Lane from
Oswell Street to Sewage Treatment Plant No. 2.
City Manager authorized to make arrangements
for the purchase of property on the south-
west corner of "M" and 22rid Street, if
favorable recommendation is received from
the Parking Committee and the Planning
Department.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager was authorized to make arrangements for the purchase of
property on the southwest corner of "M" and 22nd Street, if after
Bakersfield, California, December 12, 1960 - 8
meeting is held on Tuesday, December 13, 1960, favorable recommendation
is made by the Parking Committee and the Planning Department.
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Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis,
adjourned at ll:00 P.M.
the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY K and Ex- i Cler~ of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, December 19, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P.M. December 19, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Victor A. Hatfield of
St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. CounciLmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: Councilman Croes
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 12, 1960 were
approved as submitted.
Acceptance of bid of General Electric
Company for Communication Equipment for
the Corporation Yard.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, bid of General
Electric Company for items in the base bid plus one additional mobile
until for a total price including tax of $4,050.80, was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of City Auditor's Monthly
Report for November, 1960.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Auditor's Monthly Report for November, 1960 was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of report of Chief of Police
regarding permit for CMAG, Inc. to operate
at 335 California Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, report of Chief
of Police regarding permit for CMAG Inc. to operate at 335 California
Avenue, was received and ordered placed on file.
Communication ordered sent to Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control recommending
denial of application of CMAG~ Inc. for On-Sale
Public Premises Liquor License.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, a letter was
ordered sent to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control recommending
denial of application of CMAG, Inc. for One-Sale Premises Liquor License
at 335 California Avenue, with copy of report from Chi~ of Police on
this subject to be attached there.
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Reception of verbal report from Assistant
City Attorney on exempting agricultural products
stored 'in warehouses from payment of City
taxes. City Attorney instructed to submit
written report to the Council in two weeks.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, verbal report
from the Assistant City Attorney relative to the exemption of agricultural
products stored in warehouses from payment of City taxes was received,
and the City Attorney was instructed to submit a written report on this
matter to the Council in two weeks.
Approval of Contract of Employment
with George Henry for services as project
engineer during the construction of the Civic
Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the contract
of employment of George Henry as Project Engineer during the period o£ the
construction of the Civic Auditorium was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign same in behalf of the City.
Appgintment of Mr, Francis Parsons as
Member of the Bakersfield Ar~ Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Mr. Francis
Parsons was appointed as a member of the Bakersfield Art Commission.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1338 New Series
amending Section 8.72.040 of Chapter 8.72
(Sewers - Use and Connections by Non-Residents)
of the Municipal Code o£ the City of Bakersfield,.
by adding thereto a new part to be designated as
(f) (6).
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Ordinance No.
1338 New Series amending Section 8.72.040 of Chapter 8.72 (Sewers -
Use and Connections by Non-Residents) of the Municipal Code of the City
of Bakersfield by adding thereto a new part to be designated as (f) (6),
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, C~rnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1339 New Series
naming certain streets located within the
Beale Avenue Overcrossing.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Ordinance No.
1339 New Series naming certain streets located within the Beale Avenue
Overcrossing, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
City Manager granted permission to carry
over unused 1960 vacation.
Upon a motion by Deolin, seconded by Bentley, permission was
granted the City Manager to carry over nine days 1960 vacation.
Approval of Contract C~ange Order No. 1
to L. V. Christensen for construction of
Restroom and Workshop Buildings in Central
Park.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, Contract Change
Order No. 1 to L. V. Christensen for additional amount of $91.00 to be
added in connection with the construction of Restroom and Workshop
Buildings at Central Park, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign same.
Reception of City Engineer's Certificate
of Sufficiency of petition received for the
construction of sidewalks in proposed Public
Improvement District No. 759.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, City Engineer's
Certificate that petition received for the construction of sidewalks on
Myrtle and Beech Streets in the vicinity of Brundage Lane and Bank Streets
had been signed by the owners of over sixty (60) percent in the area of the
property subject to assessment, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 123-60 of findings
and determinations on petitions for construction
of sidewalks fronting on Lots 1 to 12, inclusive,
Block 2; Lots 1 to 12, inclusive, Block 3 of Palm
Tract; and Lots 1 and 14 to 21, inclusive, Block 6;
and Lots 4 to 7, inclusive, Block 10; Lots 3 to 6,
inclusive, Block 11 of Tract 1099; and Lot 1,
Block 12; Lotsl to 15, inclusive, Block 13; Lots
11 to 20, inclusive, Block 15; Lots 1 to 4,
inclusive, Block 16; Lots 1 to 7, inclusive,
Block 17; Lots 1 to 4, inclusive, Block 18 of
Tract 1285; and Lots 1 to 23, inclusive, and Lots
25 to 44, inclusive of Tract 1527; and Lots 1 to 8,.
inclusive, and the north ~ of Lots 9 and 10,
of Frampton Acres, the same to be proposed as
Public Improvement District No. 759, in the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution ~).
123-60 of findings and determinations on petitions for construction of
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sidewalks fronting on Lots 1 to
inclusive, Block 4 of Palm Tract; and Lots 1 and 14 to 21,
Block 6, and Lots 4 to 7, inclusive, Block 10; Lots 3 to 6,
Block 11, of Tract 1099; and LOt 1, Block 12; Lots 1 to 12,
Block 13, Lots 11 to 20, inclusive, Block 15; Lots 1 to 4,
12, inclusive, Block 2; Lots 1 to 12,
inclusive,
inclusive,
inclusive,
inclusive, Block
16; Lots I to 7, inclusive, Block 17; Lots I to 4, inclusive, Block 18,
of Tract 1285; and Lots I to 23, inclusive, and Lots 25 to 44, inclusive,
of Tract 1527; and Lots 1 to 8, inclusive, and the north ~ of Lots 9
and 10, of Frampton Acres, the same to be proposed as Public Improvement
District No. 759, in the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes :
Noes:
Absent:
Balfanz, Bentley,
None
Collins
Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Adoption of Resolution No. 124-60 ordering
preparation of estimate of cost, district
map, and plans and specifications in the
matter of the construction of sidewalks in
proposed Public Improvement District No. 759,
in the City of Bakefield,
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No.
124-60 ordering preparation of estimate of cost, district map, and plans
and specifications .in the- mafter of the ~construction 'of sidewalks in
proposed Public Improvement District No. 759, .in the City of Bakersfield,
was-adopted by the.following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz,-,Bentley, Camakin, Croes, Doolin, St iern
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
,Request .from Dorothy ~. B&shop to::_:'
connect property to the City sewer system
referred to the City Engineer for study
and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, request from
Dorothy T. Bishop to connect two paroels of property to the City sewer
system was referred to the City Engineer for study and recommendation.
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Bakersfield, California, December 19, 1960 - 5
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bal£anz, Vouchers Nos.
1544 to 1593 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
1960 taxes on property assessed to Dr.
John J. White and acquired by the Greater
Bakersfield Separation of Grade District for
the Chester Avenue Underpass.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel the 1960 taxes in amount of $219.01
on property assessed to Dr. John J. White located at 1409 and 1411
Chester Avenue which had been acquired by the Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District for the Chester Avenue Underpass.
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
1960 taxes on certain properties used
exclusively for churches.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel the 1960 taxes in amount of $1857.68
on the First Congregational Church property, and in amount of $920.61
on Temple Beth-E~ property, which are used exclusively for churches.
Adoption of Resolution No. 125-60 prescribing
the holidays during the year 1961 to which all
employees of the City of Bakersfield shall be
entitled.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No.
125-60 prescribing the holidays during the year 1961 to which all
employees of the City of Bakersfield, shall be entitled, was adopted by
the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Reception of communication relative to
re-routing of No. 5 Bus Line.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, communication
requesting the Municipal Transit System to reconsider the re-routing
of No. 5 Bus Line was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, December 19, 1960 - 6
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City Manager. authorized to-negotiate for
the purchase of Haberfelde Ford Agency
property located at 1501 Chester Avenue.
Communication from Roland.Woodruff, attorney for the Greater
Bakersf. ield Separation of Grade District, and 'report of the Parking
Committee relative to the acquisition of the Haberfelde Ford Agency
property by the City of Bakersfield, were read, and upon a motion by
Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the City Manager was authorized to complete
negotiations for the purchase of this property to be financed from the
Parking Meter Fund, and in the event the property is sued for any other
purpose than parking, this fund is to be reimbursed the amount spent for
the property.
Reception of communication from the Greater
Bakersfield Separation of Grade District and
report of the Parking Committee regarding the
acquisition of the'Haberfelde Ford Agency property
by the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from the Greater Bakersfield Separa%i0~-of Gra~e Dis~r~ct and the report
of the Parking Committee regarding the acquisition of the Haberfelde Ford
Agency property by the City of Bakersfields.were received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of communication from Housing
Authority of the County of Kern transmitting
check for payment in lieu of taxes.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded. by Doolin, communication from
the Housing Authority of the County of Kern transmitting check in amount of
$2,497.69 for Projects CAL 8-2, Adelante Vista and. CAL 8-6A, Oro Vista,
payment in lieu of taxes for the fiscal year 1959-60, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of Thank-you Cards for
lighting of Christmas Tree Lane.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, fifteen post cards
expressing thanks and appreciation for the lighting of Christmas Tree Lane
were received and ordered placed on file.
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Reception of communication from Board of
Supervisors relative toappointees to the
Citizens Appraisal of Public,Recreation
Services Committee.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from the Board of Supervisors relative to appointees to the Citizens
Appraisal of Public Recreation Services Committee, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Members of Citizens Appraisal of Public
Recreation Services Committee invited to
attend a meeting with the Council P~creation
Committee.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, a meeting is to
be arranged between the members of the Citizens Appraisal of Public
Recreation Services Committee and the Council Recreation Committee,
r~eting to be attended by the:City ~anager, to discuss. policy of the
Council relative to the formation of a recreation district and hear a
report prepared earlier this year by Mr. 6unn concernin~ the formation
of a metropolitan recreation district.
City Engineer instructed to make a report
.... to 'the~Coune~l at .~ext~ w~ek's~meetin~
regarding the installation of street signs
in new subdivisions. '
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, the City Engineer
was instructed to,make a report to the-'Coun~il at nex~-week's meeting
relative to the installation of street signs in new subdivisions.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion. by Carnakis¥
adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
ATTEST:
CITY CLE~ and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
seconded b¥,Croes, the Council '
MAYOR . i of Bakersfield,
of
said
Calif.
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Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. December 27, 1960.
Invocation was given by the Reverend S. E. Mobley of the
Pentecostal Church of God.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 1960 were
approved as submitted.
Opening bids for 300 each Diffuser Plates.
This being the time set to open bids for 300 each Diffuser
Plates, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared,
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, were referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
City Manager requested to send a written
report to the California Highway Commission
relative to the restudy of Hi'ghway 178.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Stiern, the City MarLager
was requested to send a written report to the California Highway Convission
relative to the restudy of Highway 178. This report to be received by the
Commission two weeks before the meeting which is to be held on January
25th and 26th.
Reception of City Manager's report on use of
restricted funds for the purchase of Maberfelde
Ford Agency property.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, report from the
City Manager on use of restricted funds for the purchase of Haberfelde
Ford Agency property, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Civic Auditorium Committee report
summarizing the items provided for in the proposed
bond issue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, report from Civic
Auditorium Committee summarizing the items provided for in the proposed
bond issue, was received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, December 27,
Approval of City Engineer's recommendation on
request from Dorothy T. Bishop to connect her
properties to the City sewer system.
1960
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfa~z, the City Engineer's
recommendation on request from Dorothy T. Bishop to connect her properties
to the City Sewer system was approved.
Approval of City Engineer's recommendation on
installation of street signs in new subdivisions.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, the City Engineer's
recommendation on installation of street signs in new subdivisions, was
approved.
City Manager instructed to meet with representatives
of the Kern County Histroical Society to determine
what action should be taken in storing the remaining
parts of the Clock Tower.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was instructed to meet with representatives of the Kern County Histo:rical
Society to determine what action should be taken in storing the remaining
parts of the Clock Tower.
Approval of request for authorization to refund
portion of prepaid annual suburban sewer rental
in Brite No. 2.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, request of the Cit
Engineer for authorization to refund a portion of prepaid annual suburban
sewer rental in Brite No. 2 was approved.
Approval of Step Salary Increases to be
effective February 1, 1961.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
step salary increases were approved,
Name
Ruth Green
H. H. Bennett
V. M. Turner
Peggy Hooks
Dorothy Brunse11
B. J. Joslin
R. G. Cronkhite
Dexter Tomlin
Vernon Van Fossen
Don Johnston
William L. Mathis
Robert Davis
Paul Cato
Eleanor Hollis
Lorenzo Espinoza
seconded by Croes, the following
effective February 1, 1961.
Classification
Account Clerk II
Hoseman
Fire Alarm Operator
P~rsonnel Clerk
Secretary Stenographe~
Patrolman
Motor Patrolman
Semi-Skilled Laborer
Plant Mechanic
Electrician
Semi-Skilled Laborer
Laborer
Community Center Director
Account Clerk I
Equipment Operator Grade III
From Step
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
To Step
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
crossing watchmen at Baker Street,
and referred to the City Attorney,
for study.
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Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1960 - 3
Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed from Title Insurance
and Trust Company for a portion of Custer Avenue
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, Quitclaim Deed
from Title Insurance and Trust Company for a portion of Custer Avenue,
was accepted and the Nayor was authorized to sign same.
Reception of application to Public Utilities
Commission from the Southern Pacific Company
proposing to install flashing light signals
with automatic gate arms replacing existing
crossing watchmen at Baker Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, application to
Public Utilities Commission from the Southern Pacific Company proposing to
install flashing light signals with automatic gate arms replacing existing
was received and ordered placed on file
City Engineer and the Traffic Authority
Upon
Denton, Public
nances adopted
Reception of letter from R. E. Denton, Public
Relations Manager for Foster & Kleiser, relative
to ordinances adopted in San Jose and Fresno
which prohibit outdoor advertising structures
adjacent to landscaped freeways.
a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, letter ~om R. E.
Relations Manager for Foster & Kleiser, relative to ordi-
in San Jose and Fresno which prohibit outdoor advertising
structures adjacent to landscaped freeways, was received and ordered
placed on file.
First reading of proposed ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 1337 New Series providing for
limitations on the use of advertising structures,
displays and signs adjacent to freeways.
This was considered the first reading of proposed ordinance
amending Ordinan6e No. 1SS7 New Series providing for limitations on the
use of advertising structures, displays and signs adjacent to freeways.
City Attorney authorized to engage the services
of O'Melveny & Myers, bond attorneys, to render
legal services in connection with the authorization
and issuance of $850,000.00 of bonds for the
acquisition and construction of additions to the
Municipal Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seeonded by Bentley, the City Attorney
was authorized to engage the services of O'Melveny & Myers, bond attorneys,
to render legal services in connection with the authorization and is~suance
of $850,000.00 of bonds for the acquisition and construction of additions
to the Municipal Auditorium.
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Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1960
Adoption of Resolution No. 126-60 of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California, determining:
that the public interest and necessity demand the
acquisition and construction of a certain municipal
improvement, and making findings relating thereto.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
126-60 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, determining
that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition and construct-
tion of a certain municipal improvement, and making finds relating thereto,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
First reading of an ordinance of the City of
Bakersfield, California, ordering, calling,
providing for and giving notice of a Special
Election to be held in the City of Bakersfield
on the 28th day of February, 1961, for the
purpose of submitting to the qualified voters
of said city a proposition to incur bonded
indebtedness by said City for a certain
municipal improvement, and'consolidating said
election with the nominating election to be
held in said city on said date.
At this time the City Clerk read an ordinance of the City
of Bakersfield, California, ordering, calling, providing for and giving
notice of a Special Election to be held in the City of Bakersfield onethe
28th day of February, 1961, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified
voters of said City, a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness by said
City for a certain municipal improvement, and consolidating said election
with the nominating election to be held in said City on said date, and
this was considered the first reading of said ordinance.
Claim for damages filed by attorneys for Mrs.
Bergitta Vibe, for injuries received for fall
on sidewalk at 405 - 18th Street referred to the
City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, claim for damages
filed by attorneys for Mrs. Bergitta Vibe, for injuries received from fall
on sidewalk at 405 18th Street referred to the City Attorney.
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Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1960 5
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
1959-1960 taxes on property acquired by
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a nDtion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel 1959-1960 taxes on the following
property having been acquired by the City of Bakersfield:
Assessment ~t. of
No. Description Assessed To Taxes
15688 Lots 24 and 25, Block 7, Bonificio L. Reyes S 2.67
Sunset Tract
15689 Lots 26 and 27, Block J, Eleanor Merrow 2.67
Sunset Tract
15690 Lots 28, 29 and 30, Block Record Searching
J, Sunset Tract Title Company 4.00
Mayor authorized to sign petition to the
Board of Supervisors for cancellation of
1959-1960 taxes on property acquired by
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the Mayor was
authorized to sign petition to the Board of Supervisors for cancellation
of 1959-1960 taxes on the following property having been acquired by the
City of Bakersfield:
Description
Lots 24 & 25,
Sunset Tract
Assessed to
Block j, Bonifi¢io L. Reyes
Acquired by City
Deed 10/14/'60
Lots 26 & 27, Block J,
Sunset Tract
Eleanor Nerrow
Deed 10/11/'60
Lots 28, 29 and 30
Block J, Sunset Tract
Record Searching
Title Company
Deed 12/13/'60
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers; Nos.
1954 to 1654 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed from California
Water Service Company for easements across
Tract No. 2438.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Quitclaim Deed
from California Water Service Company for easements across Tract No. 2438,
was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
234
Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1960 -. 6
Approval of recommendation from the City Employees
Insurance Committee that Blue Cross be designated
as the carrier for the employees group insurance
program.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, report from the
City Employees Insurance Committee that Blue Cross be designated as the
carrier for the employees group insurance program, was received and
ordered placed on file and the recommendation for the change was approved.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1341 New Series
amending Section 3.72.080 of Chapter 3.72
(Holiday Work Pay) of the Municipal Code of
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Ordinance No.
1341 New Series amending Section 3.72.080 of Chapter 3.72 (Holiday Work Pay)
of the Municipal Code of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Extension of time granted Phoenix Construction
Company to complete Public Improvement District
No. 737a.
Upon
of 15 working days
Public Improvement
a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, extension
was granted Phoenix Construction Company to complete
District No. 737a.
Approval of Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement with the County of Kern for the
installation of traffic signals at the
intersection of Alta Vista and Bernard Streets.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, Joint Exercise
of Powers Agreement with the County of Kern for the Installation of
traffic signals at the intersection of Alta Vista and Bernard Streets, was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
Gold pin awarded to Mayor Frank Sullivan
for having ten years of service with the
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, a gold pin was
awarded Mayor Frank Sullivan for having ten years of service with the
City of Bakersfield. The award was presented by Councilman Carnakis.
Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1960 - 7
Adoption Of Resolution No. 127-60 of the City
of Bakersfield calling a special election to be
held on the 7th day of March, 1961, pertaining
to the annexation of Brite No. 2 to the City of
Bakersfield, establishing voting precinct, polling
place and officers of election for said election,
and prescribing fees to be paid to said officers
of election and for said polling place.
This being the time set for continued hearing of protest;s to
the proposed annexation of inhabited territory designated as Brite No.. 2
and no written protests were made by owners of one-half of the value of
the territory proposed to be annexed, as shown by the last ~ualized
assessment roll and no protest was made by public and private owners equal
to one-half ofthe value of said territory, upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Collins, Resolution No. 127-60 ofthe City of Bakersfield
calling a special election to be held on the 7th day of March, 1961,
pertaining to the annexation of Brite No. 2 to the City of Bakersfield,
establishing voting precinct, polling place and officers of election J~or
said election and prescribing fees to be paid to said officers of election
and for said polling place, was adopted bythe following vote;
Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution'No. 128-60 of the City of
Bakersfield calling a special election to be held on
the 7th day of March, 1961, pertaining to the annexation
of Brite No. 3 to the City of Bakersfield, establishing
voting precinct, polling place and officers of eleetion
for said election, and prescribing fees to be paid to
said officers of election and for said polling place.
This being the time set for continued hearing of protests to
the proposed annexation of inhabited territory designated as Brite No. 3 and
no written protests were made by owners of one-half of the value of the
territory proposed to be annexed, as shown by the last equalized assessment
roll and no protest was ma~e by public and private owners equal to one-
half of the value of said territory, upon a motion by Croes, seconded by
Carnakis, Resolution No. 128-60 of the City of Bakersfield calling a
Special Election to be held on the 7th day of March, 1961, pertaining to the
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annexation of Brite No.
precinct, polling place and officers of election for said election and
prescribing fees to be paid to said officers of election and for said
Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1960 - 8~'~
3 to the City of Bakersfield, establishing voting ~
Doolin, Stiern
polling place, was adopted by the following votei:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1340 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of ~ninhabited
territory to theCity of Bakersfield, California,
designated as "Talisman No. 1", and providing
for the taxation of said territory to pay the
bonded indebtedness of said City.
This being the time set for hearing protests on the proposed
annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory to the City of Bakers-
field, California, designated as "Talisman No. l", and no protests or
objections having been receive~, upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by
Bentley, Ordinance No. 1340 New Series approving the annexation and
providing for the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness
of said City, was adopted by the following vote:
Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
9:15 P.M.
seconded by Collins,
the Council
adjourned at
ATTEST
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk 'of
The Council of the City of Bakersfield
Ac~ing~ity Clerk
e Ci' Ba~'e~s~; ~el d
MAYOR ~y of