HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY - DEC 1959Bs~kers~ield, California, July 6, 1959
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California., held im the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P. M~ July 6, 1959.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Tyree Toliver of
St. John's Baptist Church.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 29, 1959 were
approve~ as presented.
Rsception. of annual report of City
Street System Deficiencies.
Upon a motion by Bentley, Annual Report of City Street
System Deficiencies as submitted by the City Engineer, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 4S-59 of the
Council of the City of Bakers~ield,
Cslifornia, overruling protests made in
connection with Resolution of Intention No.
741 concerning certain improvement work in
Public Improvement D~strict. No. 741, in said
City.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Resolution
No. 43-59 of the Council of the City of ~akersfield, California,
overruling protests made in connection with Resolution o2 Intention
No. 741 concerning certain improvement work in Public Improvement
District No. 741 in said City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 44~59 ordering
the work in Public Improvement District No.
741 in City of Bakersfield, California.
NO.
No.
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Resolution
44-59 ordering the work in connection with Public Improvement District...
741 was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins,
Croes, Doolin, Stiern
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Adoption of Resolution No. 45-59 of the
Council Of the City of Bakersfield
ascertaining and determining the
prevailing rate of wages to be paid in
the matter of Public Improvement District
No. 741, in said City.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 45-59 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield ascertaining and
determining the prevailing rate of wages to be paid in the matter of
Public Improvement District No. 741, in said City, was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bk~fanz, Bentley, Carnakis,'Collins, Croes, Do61in, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 46-59 making
changes in classification titles of certain
employees of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Ballaria, seconded by Collins, Resolution
No. 46-59 making changes in classification titles of certain employees
of the City of Bakersfield, Was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Ca~nakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
1249 New Series amending Section 12 of
Emergency Ordinance No.'1095 New~Series
of the City of Bakersfield, and repealing
Ordinance No. 1118 New Series of said City.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1249 New Series amending Section 12 of Emergency Ordinance
No. 1095 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, and repealing
Ordinance No. 1118 New Series of
vote:
Ayes: Ballaria, Bentley, Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
said City, was adopted by the following
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1250 New Series
amending Section 3.01 (Zoning Map) of Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series of the City of Bakersfield,
by changing the zoning of that certain property
lying on South Chester Avenue between Geneva
Avenue ~nd Planz Road in said City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, Ordinance No.
1250 New Series amending Section 3.01 (Zoning Map) of Ordinance No.
1010 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, by changing the zoning
of that certain property lying on South Chester Avenue between Geneva
Avenue and Planz Road iD said City, was adopted by the following vote::
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1251 New Series
amending Section 3.01 (Zoning Map) of
Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield, by changing the zoning of
certain properties in said City.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Ordinance
No. 1251 New Series amending Section 3.01 (Zoning Map) of Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, by changing the zoning
of that certain property lying northerly of Terrace Way between
Vernal Place and the Central Branch Canal, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1252 New Series
amending Section 3.01 (Zoning Map( of
Ordinance No. 1010 New Ser&~s of the City o£
Bakersfield,by changing the zoning of that
certain property located on the easterly side
of Oak Street.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Croes, Ordinance No.
1252 New Series, as corrected, amending Section 3.01 (Zoning Map)
of Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, by changing
the zoning of that certain property located on the easterly side of
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Oak Street, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Acceptance of Grant Deed from G-T, Inc.
for Lot 13, Tract 1896.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Grant Deed
from G-T, Inc. for Lot 13, Tract 1896, was accepted. Councilman
Stiern voted in the negative on this motion.
Action on preparation of agreement with
geologist-engineer for drilling of test
water well in the northeast area deferred
for two weeks.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, action on
preparation of agreement with geologist-engineer for drilling of a test
water well in the northeast ~rea was deferred for two weeks for
further study by the Council.
Matter of overall study of the water
needs for Greater Bakersfield area referred
to the City-County Cooperation for report
back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, matter of overall
water needs of the Greater Bakersfield area was referred to the City-County
Cooperation Committee for study an~ report back to the Council.
Action on revised lease with Geo. Haberfelde,
Inc. for property on south side of 16th Street
deferred for two weeks. City Manager requested
to make a report on same to the Council.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, action on
revised lease with Geo. Haberfelde, Inc. for property on the south side
of 16th Street was deferred for two weeks, and the City Manager was
requested to make a report on same to the Counci'l.
Appointment of Citizens Advisory Committee
to assist the Civic Auditorium Committee
to be made at meeting of July 20th.
At this time a further discussion was held relative to the
appointment of a Citizens Advisory Committee to assist the Council's
Bakersfield, California, July 6, 1959 - 5
Civic Auditorium Committee, as recommended by the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce. It was moved by Doolin, seconded by Croes, that
each Councilman appoint two members to a Citizens Advisory Committee
to help the Council's Auditorium Committee decide the three immediate
problems in connection with the Civic Auditorium, which are financing,
facilities, and possibly an additional '~bond inssue to be submitted to
the taxpayers for approval, said Committee to make a report of their
recommendations to the Council within ninety days, with ~an additional
ninety days to be allowed them for this purpose, if necessary. Councilman
Stiern, seconded by Councilman Doolin, amended this motion, to make
the term of the Committee for one year, said motion being unanimously
approved.
Mayor Sullivan requested each councilman to submit the names
for appointment to this committee to him, so that this can be done
at meeting of July 20, 1959.
Date set for hearing on application of
William F. Whitaker et al to annex to the
City, and rezone upon annexation, that
certain property in the County of Kern
located on the easterly side of Mr. Vernon
northerly of Columbus Avenue.
The Planning Commission submitted a memorandum recommending
denial of application of William F. Whitaker et al to annex to the City,
and to zone upon annexation to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone,
that certain property in the County of Kern located on the easterly side
of Mt. Vernon Avenue northerly of Columbus Avenue, and upon a motion by
Carnakis, seoonded by Bentley, date of August 3, 1959, was fixed for
hearing on this matter before the Council.
Date set for hearing on application of
F. E. Burke and Phil Galatas to amend the
zoning boundaries of that certain property
located on the northerly side of Brundage
Lane between Pine and Cedar Streets.
The Planning Commission submitted a memorandum recommending
denial of application of F. E. Burke and Phil Galatas to amend the zoning
Bakersfield, California, July 6, 1959 - 6
boundaries of that certain property located on the northerly side of
Brundage Lan~ between Pine and Cedar Streets from a C-1 (Limited
Commercial) Zone to a C-2 (Commercial) Zone, was read, and upon a
motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, date of August 3, 1959 was
fixed for hearing before the Council on this matter.
Adoption of R~solution No. 47-59 terminating
and abolishing the Bakersfield-Kern County
Area Planning Commission..
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Resolution
No. 47-59, being a Joint Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Kern and the City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
terminating and abolishing the Bakersfield-Kern County Area Planning
Commission, 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 Carnakis, Vouchers Nos.
3724 to 3782, inclusive, of the past fiscal year, and Nos. I to 24,
inclusive, of the present fiscal year, as approved 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 Jack and
Penny Jung for property for Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Grant Deed
from Jack and Penny Jung for the southerly 65.5 feet of the east 26
feet of Lot 7, and the southerly 65.5 feet of Lot 8 in Block 309,
City of Bakersfield, for Civic Auditorium site, was accepted.
Approval of amended specifications
for the classification of Secretary to
the City Manager or the Mayor.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, amended speci-
fications for the classification of Secretary to the City Manager or
the Mayor, as prepared by the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous
Departments, were approved.
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City Manager advised the Council that
appraisal had been made of Block 310,
Bakersfield.
At this time the City Manager informed the Council that
Block 310, Bakersfield, had been appraised in the a~ount of $332,025.00.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the Council
adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield~ California
Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1959
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 20, 1959.
Invocation was given by Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz,
Croes, Doolin, Stiern.
Absent: None
Minutes of
as presented.
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins
the regular meeting of July 6, 1959 were approved
Opening bids for construction of sidewalks
on Cypress Street. Resolution of Intention
No. 741.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction cf
sidewalks on Cypress Street, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Croes,
the bids were referred to theCity Manager for study and report back
to the Council at this evening's meeting.
Opening bids~for S~x 4-door Sedans for
the Police Department.
This being the time set to open bids for six 4-door sedans,
all bids received were publicly opened, examired and declared. Upon
a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Reception of City Manager's report
presenting a Freeway agreement for
relocation of Highway 99.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Manager's report presenting a Freeway Agreement for relocation of
Highway 99, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of City Auditor's Monthly report.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the City Auditor's
report for June, 1959 was received and ordered placed on file.
Agreement with geologist-engineer for drilling
test water well in the northeast area deferred
for two weeks.
Upon a motion by Croes, secondedby Carnakis, agreement with
geologist-engineer for drilling test water well in the northeast area
deferred for two weeks.
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Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1959 - 2
Appointment of Citizens Advisory Committee
to assist the Civic Auditorium Committee
deferred for two weeks.
It was moved by Stiern, seconded by Balfanz, that the appoint-
ment of the Citizens Advisory Committee to assist the Civic Auditorium
Committee be made at this meeting. A substitute motion by Croes,
seconded by Carnakis, that action on the appointment Of this committee
be deferred for two weeks carried.
Request from Arthur W. Peetz, General
Contractor, for permission to install
mica sidewalk at medical building on
601Truxtun Avenue granted.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, request from
Arthur W. Peetz, General Contractor, for permission to install mica
sidewalk at medical building on 601Truxtun Avenue was granted.
Councilmen Collins and Doolin voted in the negative on this motion.
Request from John C. Murdock that small
triangular parcel of property on the
east side of Brown Street and north side
of California Avenue be deeded to his
client, Dr. D. H. DeSmet, referred to the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, request from
John C. Murdock that small triangular parcel of property on the east
side of Brown Street and north side of California Avenue be deeded to
his client, Dr. D. H. DeSmet, referred to the Planning Commission for
study and recommendation.
Reception of Resolution from Board of
Supervisors in the matter of withdrawal
of offer to convey Panorama Park site
by Kern County to City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution from
Board of Supervisors in the matter of the withdrawal of offer to convey
Panorama Park site by Kern County to City of Bakersfield, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Resolution from Board of Super-
visors in the matter of order for exemption
of City of Bakersfield from County Tax rate
for structural fire protection.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
from the Board~ Supervisors in the matter of order for exemption of City
of Bakersfield from County Tax rate for structural fire protection, ~Nas
received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1959
Acceptance of Deed from Title Insurance &
Trust Company for Lots 7 and 8 in Block 331,
Bakersfield, for Civic Auditorium site.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Deed from Title
Insurance & Trust Company for property described as Lots 7 and 8, Block
331, Bakersfield, to be part of Civic Auditorium site, was accepted, and
the City Auditor was authorized to issue check for $16,988.50 plus
necessary escrow fees, to cover the purchase of this property.
Communication from Police Department to the
Planning Commission requesting the naming of
an access road on the west side of the Crest
Arms apartments.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from Police Department to the Planning Commission requesting the naming
of an access road on the west side of the Crest Arms Apartments referred
to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Request from Mobilhome Corporation that
the center section roadway along Wenatchee
Avenue from University Avenue to Crest Drive
be paved in excess of the normal 60 feet
requirement.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, request from.
Mobilhome Corporation that the center section roadway along Wenatchee
Avenue from University Avenue to Crest Dive be paved in excess of the
normal 60 feet requirement, was approved subject to certain requirements.
Request from Ralph L. Smith, Jr. for
permission to pave to City specifications
the full width of Wenatchee Street and
Renegade Avenue and at a later date have
the City pave an equal amount of a future
street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, request fram
Ralph L. Smith, Jr. for permission to pave to City specification the
full width of Wenatchee Street and Renegade Avenue and at a later date
have the City pave an equal amount of a future street was approved.
Approval of. Agreement with the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for
certain advertising'services for approval.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Bentley, Agreement with
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for certain advertising
services was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract
in behalf of the City.
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Approval of Step Salary Increases
effective August 1, 1959.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the following
step salary increases effective August 1, 1959 were approved:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION
FROM STEP TO STEP
Robert Conway
Frank Tomlin
Cecilia Jewell
C. P. Linnell
R. S. Paddock
C. C. Haggard
B. J. Smith
J. C. Brown
C. M. Carr
E. Ingram
T. F. Marsh
C. H. Dodge
J. M. Towle
R. M. Mason
Nolan L. Clay
James Ware
T. E. Lambert
M. L. Bailey
David M. Bell
R. J. Guerin
L. Anderson
Lillian Bell
C. M. Barnes
E.E. Miller
Nan Hammons
William Jing
Dorothy Carnine
James Dodson
Marinus Kolthoff
William Fanning
Kenneth Cox
Guy Mintonye
Verlin Mitchell
John B. Taylor
Betty Miklos
Director Planning 3
Janitor 3
Principal Clerk 3
Deputy Chief 3
Assistant Chief 3
Assistant Chief 3
Account Clerk II 3
Hoseman 4
Fire Alarm Operator 3
Fire Alarm Operator 3
Hoseman 4
Assistant Chief 3
Assistant Chief 3
Lieutenant 3
Chief Laboratory Technician 3
Sergeant 3
Plainclothes Patrolman Grade II 4
Typist Clerk III 3
Patrolman 4
Lieutenant 3
Typist Clerk II 3
Typist Clerk II 4
Motor Patrolman 4
Motor Patrolman 4
Typist Clerk II 3
Engineer III 4
Stenographer-Clerk II 3
Semi-Skilled Laborer 3
Semi-Skilled Laborer 3
Semi-Skilled Laborer 3
Park Maintenance Leadingman 3
Utility Maintenance Man 3
Semi-skilled Laborer 3
Mechanic's Helper 4
Stenographer Clerk II 3
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Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for several items.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the following items;
1. 8 - Solo Police Special Motorcycles
2. 1 - Three Wheel Service Motorcycles
3. 2 - Passenger Cars
4. 2 - Pickup Trucks
5. 2 - Five Yard Dump Trucks
6. 2 - Trucks, Cab and Chassis only
7. i - 50 H.P. Motor Grader
8. i - Emulsion Sprayer
9. 2 - 20 yard Refuse Trucks
10. I - Wood Chipper
11. 1 - Combination Drill Press and Milling Machine
12. i - Bookkeeping Machine
13. Annual requirements of Fire Hose for Fire Department
14. Air conditioner for Fire Station No. 2.
15. Copying Machine for Police Department
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Resolution from the Board of Zoning
Adjustment recommending a prescription
pharmacy as a permitted use in the C-O
(Professional Office) Zone referred to
the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Bentley, Resolution from
the Board of Zoning Adjustment recommending a prescription pharmacy as a
permitted use in the C-O (Professional Office) Zone referred to the
Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Reception of communication from Civil Service
Commission for Miscellaneous Departments sub-
mitting specifications for Senior Building
Inspector, Senior Planner and Typist Clerk IV.
Action deferred for two weeks.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, commun~at:[on
from Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous Departments submitting
specifications for Senior Building I~ pector, Senior Planner and Typist
Clerk IV was received and ordered placed on file and action on approval
deferred for two weeks.
Adoption of Resolution No. 49-59 approving
Memorandum of Agreement with State Division
of Highways for expenditure of Gas Tax
Allocation for major city streets for 1959-60
fiscal year.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
49-59 approving Memorandum of Agreement with State Division of Highways
for expenditure of Gas Tax allocation for major City streets for 1959-60
fiscal year, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Crees, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 50-59 approving
Memorandum of Agreement with State Division
of Highways for expenditure of Gas Tax
Allocations for Engineering and Administrative
expenees for 1959-60 fiscal year.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Crees, Resolution No.
50-59 approving Memorandum of Agreement with State Division of Highways
for expenditure of Gas Tax Allocations for Engineering and Administrative
expenses for 1959-60 fiscal year, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Crees, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1959 - 6
Adoption of. Ordinance No. 1253 New Series
amending subsection 1S of Section 24 of
Emergency License ~dinance No. 1246 New
Series.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Doolin, Ordinance No.
1253 New Series amending subsection 13 of Section 24 of ~nergency
License Ordinance No. 1246 New Series was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: Carnakis
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 742
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order
the vacation of a portion of Emery Avenue,
in said City.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution of
Intention No. 742 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
declaring its intention to order the vacation of a portion of Emery
Avenue, in said City, and fixing August 17, 1959 as the date of hearing
thereon before the Council, was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 51-59 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 "l~blic
Improvement District No. 741" in said City,
pursuant to Resolution of Intention adopted
by said Council.
Pursuant to the direction of the City Council, the Office of
the City Engineer reported that the low bid received by the City for the
proposed work in Public Improvement District No. 741 was that of Larsen
and Rawlings, and said office recommended the award of the subject
contract to said bidder for a total amount of $6,710.62.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
51-59 entitled "Resolution of Award of the City Council of the City .of
Bakersfield, California, Awarding the Contract for the Doing of the 'Work
in the Matter of Public Improvement District No. 741 in said City",
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rejecting all other bids,
for same, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Noes: None
Absent: None
and authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract
Doolin, Stiern
City Attorney instructed to prepare a
Resolution that $1000.00 be granted to
P. C. Pifer, Chief Engineer of the Fire
Department upon retirement.
At this time the City Manager read a report recommending that
P. C. Pifer, ChiefsEngineer of the Fire Department be~granted an amount
not to exceed one month's pay upon retirement. Upon a motion by Crees,
seconded by Carnakis, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a
resolution granting $1000.00 to Chief P. C. Pifer.
Approval of Revised Lease with George
Haberfelde, Inc. for property on
southside of 16th Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, Revised Lease with
George Haberfelde Inc. for property on southside of 16th Street was
approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign same in behalf of the city.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Vouchers Nos. 3784
to 3809 inclusive, and Vouchers No. 25 to 112 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 Otis Elevator
Company of elevator repairs for one year.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Agreement with
Otis Elevator Company for elevator repairs for one year was approved and
the Mayor was authorized to sign same in behalf of the City.
Encroachment Permits granted to Olon Bryan,
Fred R. Drinkhouse and B. E. Shields for
construction'of reinforced concrete retaining
wall to be 6 feet from face of curb on South
Chester.Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Encroachment
Permits were granted to Olon Bryan, Fred R. Drinkhouse and B. E. Shields
for the construction of reinforced concrete retaining wall to be 6 feet
from face of curb on South Chester Avenue.
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Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1959 - 8
Adoption of Resolution No. 52-59 of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield fixing a time and place
for hearing protests by persons owning real prop-
erty within territory proposed to be annexed to
the City of Bakersfield designated as White Lane
No. 5.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No.
52-59 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing a time and p]Lace
for hearing protests by persons owning real property within territory
proposed to be annexed to the City designated as White Lane No. 5,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern .
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of letter re. Assembly Concurrent
Resolution No. 105 relating to the imposing
of Inheritance or other Death Taxes by
Chartered Cities.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, letter re
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 105 relating to the imposing of
Inheritance or other Death Taxes by Chartered Cities, was recsived
and ordered placed on file. The City Clerk was instructed to
acknowledge receipt of the Resolution.
Reception of bulletin from League of
California Cities on subject of Motor
Vehicles in Lieu Tax - Enforcement of
Registration and Licensing Laws.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, bulletin from
League of California Cities on subject of Motor Vehicle in Lieu Tax -
Enforcement of Registration and Licensing Laws, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Lettersfrom Anton DeFede, M.D., requesting
the Council approve the Dr. Chester I. Mead
Pediatrics Foundation.
Upon a motion.by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, letter
from Anton DeFede, M.D., requesting the approval of the City
Council of the Dr. Chester I. Mead Pediatrics Foundation was
granted.
B~kersfield, California, July 20, 1959 - 9
Reception of Letter from the Bakersfield
Art Commission relative to the closing of
the Art Gallery from July 31st to August
30th.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, letter from the
Bakersfield Art Commission advising the Council of the closing of the Art
Gallery from July 31st to August 30th, 1959, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Letter from the Board of'CommissiOners
of the Bakersfield Transit Authority
requesting authorization to purchase two
new motor coaches with air conditioning.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, request
from Board of Commissioners of the Bakersfield Transit Authority to
purchase two new motor coaches with air conditioning to replace in
regular service to over-age units was approved.
Approval of proposal from the State Division
of Highways for Signal Modification on ceri~in
streets in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, proposal from
State Division of Highways for Signal Modification on certain streets
in the City of Bakersfield was approved. The cost to the City to be,
$1,185.00 as stated in their letter.
Council authorizes meeting of certain City
Officials with representatives of Rock and
Roll Band relative to ban on Public Teenage
Dances.
Sullivan,
Hoagland,
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Mayor Frank
City Manager, C. Leland Gunn, Assistant City Attorney Kenneth
City Recreation Director Herman Reise, and juvenile officers
oflthe Police Department were authorized to meet with Lawrence 0liver,
Business Agent for Rick Lee and The Barons, Rock and Roll Band, relative
to ban on Public Teenage Dances.
Mayor instructed to ascertain the facts in
the matter of damage claim of Earl Sauer.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the Mayor was
instructed to ascertain the facts in the matter of damage claim against
the City filed by Earl Sauer, 1416 Robinson Street.
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Failure of motion to hold Council Meetings
each week during the months of July and
August.
Motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, that the City Co~acil
hold meetings each week during the months of July and August failed to
carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croes
Absent: None
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,~seconded by.Doolin, the Council
adjourned at 12:04 A.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
ATTEST:
Ex-Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
Bakersfield, California, August 3, 1959
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 3, 1959.
Invocation was given by Charles Stone of the YMCA.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin
Absent: Councilman Stiern
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 1959 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for 8 Solo Motorcycles and
one Servi-car Motorcycle.
This being the time set to open bids for 8 Solo Motorcycles
and one Servi-car Motorcycle, bid of Ross J. Wooten was publicly opened,
examined and declared, this being the only bid received. Upon a
motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the bid was referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation back at this evening's meeting.
Acceptance of bid of Three-Way Chevrolet
to furnish six 4-door Sedans for the Police
Department.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, bid of Three-Way
Chevrolet to furnish six 4-door sedans for the Police Department for a
total net price of $11,878.64 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Acceptance and approval of report submitted
by the Auditorium Committee on financing of
the Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, report
submitted by the Civic Auditorium Committee recommending that the
Council direct the City Manager to cause the architect to proceed without
delay with plans for the Civic Auditorium, in accordance with the
proposals set forth in the report, was accepted and approved.
Reception of communication from Mayor Sullivan
informing the Council of his position concerning
the Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Carnal*is, seconded by Bentley, communication
from Mayor Sullivan informing the Council of his position concerning
the Civic Auditorium, was received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, August 3, 1959 - 2
Appointment of Citizens Advisory Committee
to assist the Civic Auditorium Committee
deferred indefinitely;
Upon a motion By CroeS, seconded b~ Carnakis, appointment of
a Citizens Advisory Committee to assist the Civic Auditorium Committee
was'deferred indefinitely.
Action on agreement with geologist-engineer
for drilling test water well deferred until
September 8, 1959.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, action on
agreement with geologist-engineer for drilling test water well in
the noriheast area, was'&ferred until September 8, 1959.
Approval of specifications for the
classifications of Senior Building
Inspector and Senio~ Planner.
Up6n a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Bentley, specifications
for the classifications of Senior Building Inspector and Senior Planner,
as prepared by the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous Departme~s,
were approved.
Adoption of Resoldtion No. 56-59 urging
the people of the City of Bakersfield to
support and assist in promoting and bringing
the 1962 World Fair to the Los Angeles area.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded;by Doolin, Resolution No.
56-59 urging the people of the City of Bakersfield to support and assist
in promoting and bringing the 1962 World Fair to the Los Angeles area,
was adopted by the followins vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Stiern
Action on Freeway Agreement with the State
of California for the closing of city streets,
relocation of city streets, construction of
frontage roads' and other local roads, and
other construction affecting city streets
between Brundage Lane and Palm Street,
deferred for two weeks.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Balfanz, action on
Freeway Agreement with the State of California for the closing of city
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streets, relocation of oity streets, construction of frontage roads
and other local roads, and other construction affecting city streets
between Brundage Lane and Palm Street, was deferred for two weeks.~
Reception of communication from Mayor
Sullivan recommending that action on Freeway
Agreement with the State of California be
deferred until a study has been made by an
urban traffic engineer consultant.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Communication
submitted by Mayor Sullivan recommending that action on the Freeway
Agreement with the State of California be deferred unti1 such time
as a study has been made of the location of secondaries by an urb~
traffic engineer consultant, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 53-59
authorizing the City Auditor to issue
check to Chief Phil C. Pifer for meritorious
service.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 53-59 authorizing the City Auditor to issue a check in amount of
$1000.00 to Chief Engineer of the Fire Department Phil C. Pifer,
upon retirement,for meritorius service, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Balfanz,
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins,
Croes, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Stiern
Adoption of Resolution No. 54-59 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 ~hite Lane No. 6, proposed to
be annexed.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 54-59 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing the 8th
day of September, 1959, at the hour of eight o'clock P.M., in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall, for hearing protests by .persons
owning real property-within territory designated as White Lane No.. 6
proposed to be annexed to the City, was adopted~by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Stiern
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Adoption of R~solution No. 55-59 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 Benton .Park No. 3, proposed to
be annexed.
Upon a motion by Col!i.~s, $ecoDdedby .Carnakis, Resolution
No. 55-59 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing the 8th day
of SePtember, 1959, at the hour of eight o'clock P.M., in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, for hearing protests by persons owning real
property within territory designated as Benton Park No. 3, proposed
to be annexed'to the City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, croes, ~Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Stiern
Petition requesting the Council to form
a Public Improvement District to install
sidewalks on the, east side of Rmal Road and
the east and west sides of Western Drive
between Bank Street and Palm Street referred
to the City Engineer and City Clerk for checki~g.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, petition purported
to be signed by the owners of more than sixty percent of the property
in the area subject to assessment, requesting the Council to form a
Public Improvement District to install sidewalks on the east side of
Real Road and the east and west sides of Western Drive between Bank
Street and Palm Street, was referred to the City Engineer and City
Clerk for checking.
Encroachment Permit granted Bullet and Buller
and Charles H. and Roberta G. Scott, to
build reinforced Qoncrete retaining wall six
feet from curb fronting on South Chester
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Encroachment
Permits were granted Buller and Buller, 321 South Chester Avenue and
Charles H. and Roberta G. Scott, 305-317 South Chester Avenue, to
build a reinforced concrete retaining wall six feet from face of
curb fronting on South Chester Avenue.
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Action on contract for codification of
ordinances deferred until September 8, 1959.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bal£anz, action on
contract for the codification of ordinances was deferred until
September 8~ 1959.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Croes, Vouchers Nos.
114 to 245 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 request of City Attorney that
scheduled vacation be changed to sick leave.
Mayor authorized to sign "Change in Employees
Status" form.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, request from
City Attorney Carlstroem that his scheduled vacation be changed to sick
leave was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign "Change in
form in behalf of the City Council, the appointing
Employees Status"
authority.
Reception of communicationsfrom League of
California C~ties ~ecommending that the City
Council.t.ak~ '~no action' on the Senate
Reapportionment Resolution requested by the
Los Angeles Board of Supervisors.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by ¢arnakis, communication
from the Executive Director of the League of California Cities,
recommending that the best interests of the entire State can be
served by City Councils taking "nO actiQn" on Senate Reapportionment
Resolution requested by the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, was received
and ordered..placed on fil.e.
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Reception of communication from Attorney
Glenn Bultman requesting that scheduled
hearing on application of F. E. Burke and
Phil Galatas~for zone change in Tract 1547
be continued for two weeks.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from Attorney Glenn Bultman requesting that scheduled hearing on
application of F. E. Burke and Phil Galatas for zone change in Tract
1547, be continued for two weeks, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Request from South Side Assembly of God
Church to connect property on the northwest
corner of Ming Avenue and Castro Lane to the
City sewer referred to the City Manager for
study and report back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, request from
the South Side Assembly of God Chmrch to connect property located
on the northwest corner of Ming Avenue and Castro Lane to the City
sewer was referred to the City Manager for study and report back to
the Council.
Action on request from Kern County Canal
and Water Company for extension of time to
complete fencing of canals, deferred until
August 17, 1959. City.Attorney instructed
to notify property owners to fence canals
running through their property and make report
back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, action on
request from the Kern County Canal and Water Company for an extension
of time ending February 12, 1960, to complete the fencing of canals,
was deferred until August 17, 1959, and the City Attorney was instructed
to notify property owners that Ordinance No. 1130 New Series requires
the fencing of any open canal running through their property, and make
a report on his progress in this matter back to the Council.
City Manager instructed to anticipate
when city's share will be available and
make application to the California Highway
Commission for allocation of Federal-Aid
Urban funds for the widening and improving
of Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager was instructed to anticipate the year when the City's 50% of the
Bakersfield, California,. August 3, 1959 - 7
funds will be available, and make application to the California
Highway Commission for allocation of Federal-Aid Urban Funds, to be
used for the widening and improving of Union Avenue from Irene Street
to the City limits.
Reception of communication from W. L.
Welch, District Engineer, Division of Highways,
regarding assistance in bbtaining Federal-Aid
Urban Funds for use on Federal-Aid Secondary
Extensions into Urban Areas.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, letter'from
W. L. Welch, District Engineer, Division of Highways, advising that
as soon as additional instructions pertaining to the matter of obtaining
Federal-Aid Urban Funds for use on Federal-Aid Secondary Extensions
into Urban Areas have been received, the City Manager will be informed
promptly, was received and ordered placed on file~
Communication from Lawrence Oliver making
certain recommendations for conducting teen-age
dances in the City referred to the Committee
studying this problem.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, communication
from Lawrence Oliver making certain recommendations for conducting
teen-age dances in the City, was referred to the Council Committee
studying this problem.
' ~ ' Hearing on application of F. E. Burke and
Phil Galatas to amend Zoning Ordinance No.
1010 New Series by changing the land use
zoning of that certain property.located on
the northerly~side of Brundage Lane between
Pine and Cedar Streets, continued for two
weeks.
This being.the time set for hearing on application of
F. E. Burke and Phil Galatas to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New
Series of the City of Bakersfield, by changing the land use zoning
of that certain property located on the northerly side of Brundage
Lane between Pine and Cedar Street from a C-1 (Limited Commercial)
Zone to a C-2 (Commercial) Zone, the City Clerk read zoning resolution
and certificate of findings of'fact submitted by the Planning Commission.
All interested persons present were given an opportunity to be heard.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the hearing was continued
for two weeks, as requested by attorney for Messrs. Burke and Galatas.
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Denial of application of William F. Whitaker
et al to zone as a C-1 Zone upon annex~ ion,
that certain property in the County of Kern
located on the easterly side of Mt. Vernon
Avenue northerly of Columbus Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on application of
William F. Whitaker et al to annex to the City of Bakersfield and to
zone as a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone upon annexation, that certain
property in'the County of Kern located on the easterly side of Mt.
Vernon Avenue northerly of Columbus Avenue, the City Clerk read
zoning resolution and certificate o£ findings of fact submitted by
the Planning Commission. Councilman Carnakis informed the Council
that the owners of this property had advised him that in order to
expedite annexation of same, they wished to withdraw application for
zoning as a C-1 Zone. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Ba~nz,
application to zone this property as a C-1 Zone upon annexation was
denied, and recommendation of the Planning Commission that the subject.
property be annexed to the City with a zone classification of R-1
(One-family Dwelling~ Zone, was approved.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
In Memoriam Resolution for family of
Alfred Siemon, former Mayor and City
Councilman.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare In Memoriam Resolution for the
family of Alfred Siemon, former Mayor and City Councilman.
Matter Of naming park in northeast area
Siemon Park referred to ~he Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the suggestion
that park in the northeast area of the City designated as Renegade
Park be officially named Siemon Park, was referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of appreciation to be presented
to Jack Levy for serving on Board of Charity
Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed fo prepare a resolution to be presented to
Jack Levy expressing the appreciation ~f the ~0~ncil for his service
to the City while Chairman of the Board of Charity Appeals and
Solicitations.
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Bid of Ross J. Wooten to furnish motorcyc2es
and servi-car referred to the City Manager
for recommendation back to the Council in
two.weeks,
Inasmuch as bid submitted by Ross J. Wooten to furnish 8
Solo Motorcycles and one Serv-car exceeded the amount set up on the
budget for the purchase of this equipment,.upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Collins, the bid was referred to the City Manager for
recommendation back to the Council in two weeks.
Approval of Plans and Specifications and
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for the installation of gutters
on South Chester Avenue from Kern Island
Canal to Casa Loma Drive.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, plans and
specifications, were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized
to advertise for bids for the installation of gutters on South
Chester Avenue from Kern Island Canal to Casa Loma Drive.
City Manager authorized to proceed with
the purchase of Dorrco Simplex Plunger
Pump and Bruning Copy flex Machine.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager was authorized to proceed with the purchase of a Dorrco Simplex
Plunger Pump for $1511.12 and Brunirig Copyflex Machine, Model 250,
for $1929.34.
City Attorney Authorized to employ associate
counsel to assist with condemnation suits
on property for Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the City
Attorney was authorized to employ Mr. Ed Martin as associate counsel,
to assist the City Attorney with condemnation suits on property for
the Civic Auditorium, at contract price of $30.00 per hour for trial
preparation and $200 per day for actual trial, time of commencement of
employment to be left to the discretion of the City Attorney.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, the Council
adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
NAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, Californ~a
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Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1959
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, Cali£ornia, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August 17, 1959.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Clarence Killion of the
Oildale Church of the Nazarene.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Sullivan., Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Stiern
Councilmen Croes, Doolin
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 1959 were
approved as presented,
Opening bids focal -. 50 H. P.
Motor Grader.
This being the time se~ to open bids for one 50 H.
Motor Grader, all bids received were p~blicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 1- Vertical
Milling Machine.
This being the time set to open bids for one Vertical
Milling Machine, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Stiern, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 1959-60 Fire Hose
Requirements. .
This-being the time:set to open bids for 1959-60 Fire Hose
requirements~ all bids received were .publicly opened, examined and
declared. -Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
.Opening bids for installation of Gutters
on South Chester Avenue from Kern Island
Canal to Casa Loma Drive.
This being the time set to open bids for the installation
of Gutters on South Chester Avenue from Kern'Island Canal to Casa
Loma Drive, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, the
bids were referred to the City Manager for recommendation back at
this evening's meeting.
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Acceptance of bid of Ross J. Wooten for
8 Solo Motorcycles and one Servi-car
Motorcycle.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, bid of Ross
J. Wooten to furnish 8 Solo Motorcycles and one Servi-car Motorcycle
for a total net price of $12,283.77 was accepted.
Permission granted South Side Assembly
of God Church to connect property on the
northwest corner of Ming Avenue and Castro
Lane to the City sewer line, subject to
certain conditions.
Upon a motion by Ca. rnakis, seconded by Bentley, permission
was granted South Side Assembly of God Church to connect property at
the northwest corner of Ming Road and Castro Lane to the City sewer
in Castro Lane, subject to the following conditions:
Plan and Profile of the proposed sewer lines
be submitted to the Engineering Department for
approval before any construction is started
2. All sewers and appurtenances be constructed to
City standards
Suburban Sewer Rental Agreement be entered into
by the Church before connection is made to the
City sewer
All subsequent connections by homes being
subdivided will be subject to suburban sever rental
agreements.
Reception of City Auditor's Monthly
Report .for July, 1959.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Auditor's Monthly Report for July, 1959 was received and ordered placed
on file.
Reception of report of Committee studying
Ordinance No. 642 New Series regulating
Public Dances.
At this time the City Clerk read report of the Committee
studying Ordinance No. 642 New Series regulating Public Dances, in
which the Committee stated that it is felt the present ordinances
should not be relaxed as there is reason to feel that it is not in
the best interest of the teenagers. Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded
by Balfanz, the report was received and ordered placed on file·
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City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to Ordinance No. 642 New Series
regulating Public Dances.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No.
642 New Series regulating Public Dances, by changing the last sentence
in Section i to read "...and such person is thereafter returning to
his home or place of residence in a reasonable manner."
Council opposed to lowering the age limits
of those persons attending public dances
and public pool halls.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the Council
went on record as opposing changes in city ordinances which would
lower the age limits of those persons attending public dances and public
pool halls.
Reception of petitions expressing opposition
to the lowering of the age limits for persons
attending public dances and public po.ol halls.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, approximately
700 petitions expressing opposition to any Council actio~ which
would lower the age limits for those persons attending public dances and
public pool halls, were received and ordered placed on f{le.
Reception of report submitted by Mayor
Sullivan on damage to garage of Earl Sauer
at 1416 Robinson Street. City Manager
instructed to follow the recommendations
outlined in the report.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, report
submitted by Mayor Sullivan on damage to garage of Earl Sauer, .
1416 Robinson Street, was received and ordered placed on file, and
the City Manager was instructed to follow the recommendations for
handling damage claims as outlined in the report.
Approval of report from Governmental Efficiency
Committee recommending positions of Personnel
Clerk and Male Buyer. Personnel Director
instructed to prepare specifications for these
classifications.
Upon a motion by Collins, .seconded by Balfanz, report from
the Governmental Efficiency Committee making certain recommendations
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regarding positions of Personnel Clerk and Male Buyer, was apl~oved.,
and the Personnel Director was instructed to prepare specifications
to cover these classifications.
Approval of recommendations contained .in
report from Governmental Efficiency Committee
regarding inequities in salary schedules for
Mechanics and Captains.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, report from
the Governmental Efficiency Committee making certain recommendations
to correct inequities contained in new salary schedules for Mechanic,
Mechanic Helper and Captains, were approve~, and the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare amendment to the Salary Ordinance to cover.
City Manager authorized to engage services
of a traffic engineer consultant to make a
study of the Bakersfield Urban Area, with
condition that survey be completed within
six months.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the City
Manager was authorized to engage the services of a traffic engineer
consultant to make a study of the Bakersfield Urban Area, prior to
approving the Freeway Agreement on the relocation of Highway 99,
on the condition that the survey be completed within six months from
September l, 1959.
Reception of Minority Report as submitted
by the Chairman of the Civic Auditorium
Committee.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Minority Report
submitted by Councilman Stiern, Chairman of the Civic Auditorium
Committee, was received and ordered placed on file.
Privilege of paying License Tax without
penalty until December l, 1959, granted
TV and Radio Stations.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, the privilege
of paying Business License Tax without penalty, until December l, 1959,
was granted TV and Radio Stations.
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Acceptance of bid of D. M. Kitchen for
installation of Gutters on South Chester
Avenue from Kern Island Canal to Casa Loma
Drive.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, bid of
D. M. Kitchen for installation of Gutters on South Chester Avenue from
Kern Island Canal to Casa Lom~ Drive, for the sum of $8,216.90 was
accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign the contract for same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 57-59 to be
conveyed to the family of the late Alfred
Siemon and spread upon the Minutes.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
No. 57-59 conveying to the family of the late Alfred Siemon the sincere
condolence of the citizens of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes, Dool±n
IN MEMORIA~
ALFRED S I EMON
1881 ........ 1959
A grievous loss has been'sustained by the community of the
City of Bakersfield by the death of Alfred' Siemon, resident of this
City for the past 50 years, and who for 16 years served the city as Mayor
and Councilman, performing his arduous duties with profound understanding,
wise statemanship, administrative power, and wide human understanding.
Having borne many of the grave responsibilities of leadership
in the community of the City o~ Bakersfield during his lifetime, Alfred
Siemon added greatly to the city's prestige.
His multifarious labours brought intellectuca1 and civic
administrative powers to a high degree. Such qualities taken alone
are rare, and in their union rarer still, and all this accumulation of
genius and industry was consecrated to the service of his neighbors and
city.
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Alfred Siemon held that the prerequisite of leadership
was a mind well stored with learning, and never ceased to advocate
the need to those who sought communal leadership, and as a honored
member of the legal profession, practicing for over 40 years, he
never failed to consult those whose learning was recognized, and
honored the~ by acknowledging them as his coadjutors.
In respect to his outstanding character the members of the
legal profession awarded Alfred Siemon the first annual award of the
Bar Association on Law Day 1959, at which the full recognition of tl~e
community was given in tribute to his many years of contribution to
the legal profession.
As Mayor of the City of Bakersfield for many years, it was
demanded that he be a statesman, and he proved to be sagacious,
farsighted, and practical. He never recoiled from denunciation of
wrong, no matter whence it emanated, and never failed to praise when
necessary. Nothing ever deflected him from his purpose when duty
pointed to action.
So forceful a personality could not but fail at times
to come into some anxious conflicts, but his adversaries were assured
that his fairness in considering their objections was guided only by
his loyalty to protect the rights of all the people, all the time, with
unswerving courage and deep sincerity, never allowing anything to
divert him from his purpose to serve according to his belief.
Alfred Siemon was blessed with a charitable heart, and
many have been the beneficiary of his largesse, quietly given without
ostentation, but given with a desire to help those individuals and
groups whose purpose and objectives were based on religious or socis.1
practice.
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August 17, 1959 - 7
Alfred Siemon was favored with a happy domestic life. In
Inez Siemon, his beloved wife, with whom he spent 50 years of wedded
happiness, he had a beloved helpmate whose influence and inspiration
contributed so much to the success of his public life. His sons and
daughter brought him much happiness, and his grandchildren a joy
to his old age.
In view of the outstanding contributions made by Alfred
Siemon to the City of Bakersfield during his long residence in the
city, and desirous that the expressions of sympathy and condolence
of all the citizens of the city be expressed to his sorrowing family,
WE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, in
assembly this 17th day of August, 1959, convey to the family of the
late Alfred Siemon, the sincere condolence of the citizens in the
great loss they have sustained, and assure t~em that the loss is also
shared by the residents of this city.
AND BE IT RESOLVED, that this Memorial Resolution be
conveyed to the family of the late Alfred Siemon in writing, and
spread upon the official minutes of the City of Bakersfield.
Dated at Bakersfield this 17th day of August, 1959.
FRANK SULLIVAN
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
MARIAN S. IRVIN
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Adoption of Resolution No. 58-59 conveying
appreciation of the Council to Jack Levy
for his outstanding services as a Member
of the Board of Charity Appeals.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 58-59 conveying the appreciation of the Council to Jack Levy for
his outstanding services as a Member of the Board of Charity Appeals,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Stiern
Noes: Balfanz
Absent: Croes, Doolin
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Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1959 - 8
Approval of State Plans and Mayor authorized
to sign Agreement with the Division of
Highways for installation of Traffic Signals
and Highway Lighting at the intersections of
"~'Street and 0leander Avenue with
Brundage Lane.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, State Plans
for same were approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign agreement
with the Division of Highways for the installation of Traffic Signals
and Highway lighting at the intersections of ?P" Street and Oleander
Avenue with Brundage Lane.
Acceptance of certificate from City
Engineer that petition requesting the
formation of a Public Improvement District
to install sidewalks on the east side of
Real Road and the east and west sides of
Western Drive, all between Bank and Palm
Streets had been signed by the owners of
over sixty percent in area of the property
to be subject to assessment for the proposed
work.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, certificate
from the City Engineer that petition requesting the formation of
a Public Improvement District to install sidewalks on the east side
of Real Road and the east and west sides of Western Drive, all
between Bank and Palm Streets, had been signed by the owners of over
sixty percent in area of the property to be subject to assessment for
the proposed work, was accepted.
Adoption of Resolution No. 59-59 of findings
and determinations on petition for construction
of sidewalks fronting on Lots 109 to 130,
inclusive, and Lots 141 to 184 inclusive, and
the sideyards of Lots 109, 130, 141, 162, 163
and 184, all within Tract 1530, the same to be
proposed as Public Improvement District No. 743,
in the City of Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
No. 59-59 of findings and determinations on petition for construction
of sidewalks front%ng on Lots 109 to 130, i~clusive, and Lots 141 to
184, inclusive, and the sideyards of Lots 109, 130, 141, 162, 163
and 184, all within Tract 1530, the same to be proposed as Public
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Improvement District No. 743, in the City of Bakersfield, California,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes, Doolin
Adoption of Resolution No. 60-59 ordering
preparation of estimate of cost, district
map, and plans and specifications in the
matter of the construction of sidewalks on
the east side of Real Road and the east and
west sides of Western Drive, all between Bank
Street and Palm Street, also described as
fronting on Lots 109 to 130, inclusive, and
Lots 141 to 184, inclusive, and the construction
of sidewalks on the sideyards of Lots 109, 130,
141, 162, 163 and 184, all in Tract 1530,
City of Bakersfield, California, the same to
be proposed as Public Improvement District No.
743.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Resolutinn
No. 60-59 ordering preparation of estimate of cost, district map, and
plans and specifications in the matter of the construction of sidewalks
on the east side of Real Road and the east and west sides of Western
Drive, all between Bank Street and Palm Street, also described as
fronting on Lots 109 to 130, inclusive, and Lots 141 to 184, inclusive,
and the construction of sidewalks on the sideyards of Lots 109, 130, 141,
162, 163 and 184, all in Tract 1530, City of Bakersfield, California,
the same to be proposed as Public Improvement District No. 743, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes, Stiern
Approval of recommendation of the Planning
Commission relative to request for
abandonment of portions of 13th, 14th and
15th Streets, and alleys near "R" Street.
City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary
documents to commence proceedings.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Stiern, recommendation
from the Planning Commission relative to request for the vacation of
portions of 13th, 14th and 15th Streets and alleys near "R" Street, was
Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1959 10
approved, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary
documents to commence proceedings for the abandonment.
Rejection of recommendation of the Planning
Commission that request from John C. Murdock
for abandonment of certain property on the
easterly side of Brown Street and northerly
side of California Avenue be denied. City
Attorney instructed to prepare necessary
resolution to commence proceedings for
abandonment upon r~ceipt of information from
the City Engineer as to the description of
the property to be vacated.
A memorandum from the Planning Commission recommending denial
of request from John C. Murdock for abandonment of a triangular
parcel of property on the easterly side of Brown Street and northerly
side of California Avenue was read, and upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Collins, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was
rejected, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare necessary
resolution to commence proceedings for abandonment, upon receipt of
information from the City Engineer as to the description of the property
to be vacated.
Approval of Planning Commission recommendation
that access road westerly of the Crest Arms
Apartments be named "Noel Place." City
Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary
resolution.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, Seconded by Stiern, recommendation
of the Planning Commission that acce~ road westerly of the Crest Arms
Apartments located easterly of Mr. Vernon Avenue northerly of Christmas
Tree Lane be named "Noel Place", was approved, and the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
Acceptance of Resolutions of the Planning
Commission recommending a Prescription
Pharmacy and a Clinical Medical Laboratory
as a permitted use in the C-O (Professional
Office) Zone.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolutions
of the Planning Commission recommending a Prescription Pharmacy and
a Clinical Medical Laboratory as a permitted use in the C-O (Professional
Office) Zone, were accepted.
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Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1959 - 11
Adoption of Resolution No. 62-59 including
a Prescription Pharmacy and Medical Laboratory
as specifically permitted uses in a C-O
(Professional Office) Zone.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Resolution
No. 62-59 including a Prescription Pharmacy and Medical Laboratory
as specifically permitted uses in a C-O (Professional Office) Zone,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,'Carnakis, Collins, Stiern
Noes: NoR
Absent: Croes, Doolin
Approval of Step Salary Increases
effective September 1, 1959.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz
step salary increases were approved, effective September
NAME CLASSIFICATION FROM
, the following
1, 1959:
STEP
TO STEP
R. E. Mann Engineer 4 5
J. E. Heflin Hoseman 4 5
J. V. Male Hoseman 4 5
Peggy Hooks Typist Clerk III 4 5
Shirley Lucas Steno-Clerk II 3 4
Wanda Sawyer Tel. & Radio Operator 3 4
Gerald Goode Patrolman 3 4
K. L. Cravens ' Motor Patrolman 3 4
William Dennis Motor Patrolman 3 4
Alvin Corse Engineering Aide I 3 4
Lon Chapman Laborer 3 4
Onil Gregoire Mechanic 4 5
Permission granted City Tax Collector to
cancel penalty on personal property tax
assessed to Biff'~ Dining and Cocktail
Lounge.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, permission
was granted the City Tax Collector to cancel penalty on personal
property tax assesed to Biff's Dining and Cocktail Lounge.
Date fixed for hearing before the Council on
appeal of Wilmer Buller et al to decision
of Board of Zoning Adjustment denSing
application for a variance to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance of
a parking lot at 300 and 306 Haybert Court.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, date of
September 8, 1959 was fixed for hearing before the Council on appeal
of Wilmer Buller et al to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1959 - 12
denying his application for a variance of an R-3 (Limited Multiple-
Family Dwelling) Zone to permit' the construction, operation and
maintenance of a parking lot on the rear fifty feet of that property
commonly known as 300 and 306 Haybert Court, said parking lot to
be used in conjunction with the adjacent medical office.
Approval of Plans and Specifications and
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for the construction of Storm
Drains and Sewer line across Oak Street
Between Chester and Brundage Lanes.
Upon a motion by Carn~kis, seconded by Collins, plans and.
specifications were approved and the Purchasing Agent was authorized
to advertise for bids for the construction of Storm Drains and
Sewer Line across Oak Street between Chester and Brundage Lanes.
Approval oT Plans and Specifications and
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise for
bids for the construction of University Avenue
Storm Drain in Vanderbilt Drive between
University Avenue and Haley Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnkkis, Plans
and specifications wer~ approved, and the Purchasing Agent was
authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of University
Avenue Storm Drain in Vanderbilt Drive between University Avenue and
Haley Street.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers Nos.
246 to 369 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were approved, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks 'to
cover the respective amounts.
Reception of communication from W. L. Welch,
District Engineer, Division of Highways,
advising of the opening of bids for construction
~roject on Oak Street between Brundage Lane
and 24th Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, communication
£rom W. L. Welch, District Engineer, Division of Highways, advising
o~ the opening of bids for construction project on Oak Street between
Brundage Lane and 24th Street, and also notifying the City o£ the
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Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1959 - 13
contractor's name and the Resident Engineer's name and address,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Communication from the Italian Catholic
Federation requesting an appropriation to
help defray the expenses of conducting
their 29th Annual Convention in Bakersfield,
referred to the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, communication
from the Italian Catholic Federation requesting an appropriation
from the Council to help defray the expenses of conducting their 29th
Annual Convention in Bakersfield, was referred to the City Manager
to work with the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce relative to
giving suitable assistance to this organization.
Permission granted the Kern County Fair
Association to hand downtown decorations
publicizing the Fair.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, permission
was granted the Kern County Fair Association to hang downtown
decorations publicizing the Fair.
Reception of petition requesting the Council
to approve application of F. E. Burke and
Phil Galatas to change land use zoning of
that certain property located on the northerly
side of Brundage Lane between Pine and Cedar
Streets.
This being the time set for continued hearing on application
of F. E Burke and Phil Galatas~ to change land use zoning of that certain
property located on the northerly side of Brundage Lane between Pine
and Cedar Streets, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz,
petition signed by several owners of real property located in or
near this property requesting the Council to approve the application,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Hearing on application of F. E. Burke and
Phil Galatas to change land use zoning of
that certain property located on the northerly
side of Brundage Lane between Pine and Cedar
Streets, continued until meeting of
September 8, 1959.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, hearing on
application of F. E. Burke and Phil Galatas to change the land use
Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1959 - 14
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zoning of that certain property located on the northerly side of
Brundage Lane between Pine and Cedar Streets, was continued until
meeting 0f SePtember 8, 1959.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1255 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield,
designated as White Lane No. 5, 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 Balfanz, Ordinance No. 1255 New Series approving
annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory to the City of
Bakersfield, California, designated as White Lane No. 5, and providing
for the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness
of said City, was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Stiern
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes,
Doolin
Adoption of Resolutlion No. 61-59 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, ordering the vacation of a portion
of Emery Avenue in said City.
This being the time set for hearing before the Council
on the vacation of a portion of Emery Avenue west of Sandra Drive,
and no protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, Resolution No. 61-59 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, ordering the vacation
of a portion of Emery Avenue, in said City,
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins,
Noes: None
was adopted by the
Stiern
Absent: Croes, Doolin
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Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1959 - 15
City Manager and Chief Building Inspector
instructed to study installation of air
conditioned cooling systems in residential
areas and make report back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Manager and Chief Building Inspector were instructed to study the
matter of the noise being made by air conditioned cooling systems in
residential areas, and make report back to the Council.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolutions of Intention to abandon
portions of streets and alleys between
26th Street and 22nd Street, lying easterly
of Oak.Street and westerly of Elm Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare Resolution of Intention to abandon
portions of streets and alleys between 26th Street and 22nd Street,
lying easterly of Oak Street and westerly of Elm Street, as requested
by the Kern County Land Company.
City Manager authorized to declare two
buildings in Civic Auditorium site to be
surplus and dispose of same.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the City
Manager was authorized to declare two buildings in the Civic Auditorium
site to be suprlus as they become vacant, and to dispose of same.
Acceptance of deeds from Marguerite T.
Kaar and Server L. Kaar, and Mayor authorized
to sign deed from Executor of the Estate,
all property for ~ Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion. by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, deeds from
Marguerite T. Kaar and Server L. Kaar were accepted, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign a deed from the Executor of the Kaar Estate,
when it is received, all property to be used for the Civic Auditorium.
City Auditor authorized to issue check to
the Title Insurance & Trust Company in
payment of Kaar property.
Upon a motion by Collins,seconded by Stiern, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue a check to the Title Insurance and
Trust Company in the amount of $116,283.50, in payment of the Kaar
property to be used for the Civic Auditorium.
Bakersfield~ California, ~ugust 17, 1959 - 16
Approval of 1959-60 Industrial Development
Contract with the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, 1959-60
Industrial Development Contract with the Greater Bakersfield Chamber
of Commerce was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same
ih behalf of the City.
Approval of Lighting Plan for Tracts
Nos. 2261, 2266, 2267 and 2268.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Lighting
Plan for Tracts Nos. 2261, 2266, 2267 and 2268 were approved.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,Calii'.
ATTEST:
CITY · ' ' --~
~-~ffic~o~lerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, August 28~ 1959
Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at 11:45 A.M.
Present: Mayor Sullivan.
Stiern
Absent:
Councilmen Balfanz, Croes, Doolin,
Councilmen Bentley, Carnakis, Collins
Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Doolin and
Stiern having called a special meeting of the Council to set the
tax rate for the City of Bakersfield for the ~959-1960 fiscal year,
and not all members of the Council being present to give qonsideration
to this matter, upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Doolin, the
special meeting was continued until nine o'clock A.M. August 29,
1959, and the Council recessed at 12:15 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of
d,
ATTEST:
CITY K and f k 'of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, August 29, 1959
City of
at nine o'clock P.
Present:
Minutes of continued special meeting of the Council of the
Bakersfield, held in the Council Chamber of the ~ity Hall
Absent:
M. August 29, 1959.
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Carnakis, Croes,
Doolin, Stiern
Councilmen Bentley, Collins
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1254 New Series
levying upon the assessed valuation of the
taxable property in the City of Bakersfield
a rate of taxation upon each one hundred
dollars of valuation for the fiscal year
beginning July 1,1959 and ending June 30,
l~0o
This being the time set for fixing the tax rate for the
City of Bakersfield for the 1959-1960 fiscal year, the matter was
discussed' at some length by all members of the Council and the
administrative staff. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes,
Ordinance No. 1254 New Series levying upon the assessed valuation of
the taxable property in the City of Bakersfield a rate of taxation
upon each one hundred dollars of valuation for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1959 and ending June 30, 1960, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Croes, Doolin Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley, Collins
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the Council
adjourned at 10:15 A.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CITY CI~ERK and Ex Offibio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
145
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1959
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 8, 1959.
Invocation was given by the Reverend John Atkinson of
St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, ~ollins,
Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: Councilman Carnakis
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 17, 1959 and special
meetings of August 28 and 29, 1959, were approved as presented.
Opening bids for One Wood Chipper.
This being the time set to open bids for one Wood Chipper,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids to furnish and install
Air Conditioner in Fire Station No. 2.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish and install
Air Conditioner in Fire StatiOn No. 2, bid of Gundlach Plumbing and
Sheet Metal Company was publicly opened, examined and declared,
this being the only bid received. Upon a motion by Collins, seconded
by Bentley, the bid was referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of Storm Drain
in Vanderbilt Drive b~tween University
Avenue and Haley Street.
This being the time set to open bids for'construction of
Storm Drain in Vanderbilt Drive between University Avenue and Haley
Street, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County Equipment
Company to furnish 50 HP Motor Grader.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, bid of Kern
County Equipment Company to furnish 50 HP Motor Grader for a total
sum of $5,955.80 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1959 - 2
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Acceptance of bid of Tornquist Machinery
Company to furnish Vertical Milling Machine.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, bid of
Tornquist Nachinery Company to furbish Vertical Milling Machine for
a total sum of $4,406.27 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Acceptance of bid of American Rubber
Mfg. Co. to furnish 1959-60 Fire Hose
requirements.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, bid of American
Rubber Mfg. ~mpany to furnish 3000 feet of 2~" Fire Hose, 2500 feet
of 1½" Fire Hose and 300 feet of 3~" Fire Hose, was accepted, all other
bids were rejected, and the M4yor was authorized to sign the
contract for same.
Action on City Manager's report on
Southwest Drainage deferred for two
weeks.
Upon a motion by Cr0es, seconded by Doolin, action on
recommendations contained in City Manager's report on Southwest
Drainage was deferred for two weeks.
Approval of Agreement with Book PubliShing
Company for Codification of Ordinances.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, Agreement with
Book Publishing ~ompany'of SEattle, Washington, for the Codification
of Ordinances was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
in behalf of the City.
Adoption of Resolution No. 63-59 amending
Budget Appropriation Resolution No. 40-59.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Resolution No.
63-59 amending Budget Appropriation Resolution No. 40-59 was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
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Adoption of Resolution No. 64-59 naming access
road running northerly from Christmas Tree Lane
and lying 120 feet easterly of Mt. Vernon
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, Resolution Nc,.
64-59 naming access road running northerly from Christmas Tree Lane
and lying 120 feet easterly of Mt. Vernon Avenue in the City of
Bakersfield, "Noel Place", was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Adoption of Resolution No. 65-59 fixing
the salaries of certain employees of the
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No.
65-59 fixing the salaries of certain employees of the Fire Department
of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 744
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order
the vacation of various streets and alleys
in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 25, Township 29
South, Range 27 East, M.D.M., in the City
of Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, Resolution of
Intention No. 744 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring
its intention to order the vacation of various streets and alleys in
the N. W. 1/4 of Section 25, Township 29 South, Range 27 East,
in the City of Bakersfield, California, and fixing date of September ~8,
1959 for hearing on this matter before the Council, was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
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Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
745 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order
the vacation of various streets and alleys
situate within the City of Bakersfield,
being a portion of Section 30, Township 29
South, Range 28 East,
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution of
Intention No. 745 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
declaring its intention to order the vacation of various streets and
alleys situate within the City of Bakersfield, being a portion of
Section 30, Township 29 South, Range 28 East, M.D~M., and fixing d~te
of September 28, 1959 for hearing on this matter before the Council,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
746 of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, declaring its
intention to order the vacation of a portion
of East California Avenue, situate in the City
of Bakersfield, County of Kern, State of
California, and being a portion of the Southwest
Quarter (S.W~ 1/4) of Section 28, Township 29
South, Range 28 East, M.D.N. in the City of
Bakersfield~ California.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Resolution
Intention No. 746 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
declaring its i~tention. to order the~vacation of a portion of East
California Avenue, situate in the City of Bakersfield, County of K~n,
State of California, and being a portion of the Southwest Quarter,
(S.W. 1/4) of Section 28~ Township 29 South~ Range 28 East, M.D.N.,
in the City of Bakersfield, California, and fixing date of September 28,
1959 for hearing on this matter before the Council, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
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Bakersfield,~California, September 8, 1959 - 5
First reading of Ordinance providing for
and regulating vacations, sick leave,
military leaves and other leaves of absence
for officers and employees of the City of
Bakersfield, and repealing Ordinances Nos.
995~ 1137, 1159, 1176 and 1197, New Series.
At this time.the Mayor requested the City Attorney to give
a brief summary of proposed ordinance providing for and regulating
vacations, sick leave, military leaves and other leaves of absence
for officers and employees of the City of Bakersfield, and repealing
Ordinances Nos. 995, 1137, 1159, 1176, and 1197, New Series, and
said summary was considered the first reading of the ordinance.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1256 New Series
amending Section 1 of Emergency Ordinance
No. 642 New Series, of the City of Bakersfield,
prohibiting persons under the age of eighteen
years from being upon the public streets or
in places of amusement in the City of
Bakersfield between the hours of l0 o'clock
P.M. and 5 o'clock A.M. of any day.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, Ordinance No.
1256 New Series amending Section ! of Emergency Ordinance No. 642
New Series of the City Of Bakersfield prohibiting persons under the
age of eighteen years from being upon the public streets or in places
of amusement in the City of Bakersfield, between the hours of 10
o'clock P.M., and 5 o'clock A.M. of any day, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Adoption of ~nergency Ordinance No. 1257
New Series amending Subdivision (a) of Section~
11 of Emergency Ordinance No. 1095 New Series
of the city of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1257 New Series amending Subdivision (a) of Section 11
of Emergency Ordinance No. 1095 New Series by adding thereto new
classification of Personnel Clerk and changing schedule numbers of
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Mechanic and Mechanic's Helper,
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
was adopted by the following vote:
Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
1258 New Series amending Section 2 of
Emergency Ordinance No. 1093 New Series of
the City of Bakersfield, and repealing
~nergency Ordinance No. 1248 New Series and
Emergency Ordinance No. 1157 New Series of
said City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded bY Stiern, Emergency Ordinance
No. 1258 New Series amending Section 2 of Transit Authority Employees
Emergency Salary Ordinance No. 1093 N~w Series and repealing
Emergency Ordinance No. 1248 New Series and Emergency Ordinance No.
1157 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
First reading of proposed ordinance to
provide minimum standards to safeguard life,
health, property and public welfare by
regulating and controlling the design, quality,
of materials, construction, location,
electrification, and maintenance of all signs
and sign structures in the City of Bakersfield,
California, and repealing Ordinances ll5 New
Series and 524 New Series, of said City.
At this time the MayOr~ informed the Council that copies of
proposed ordinance to provide minimum standards-to safeguard life,
health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling
the design, quality of materials, construct.ion, location, electrification,
and maintenance of all signs and sign structures in the City of
Bakersfield, California, and repealing Ordinances 115 New Series ~nd
524 New Series, of said City, had been sent to each member, and that
additional copies would be available at the City Clerk's office for
the public, and that this would be considered the first reading of
the ordinance.
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Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1959 - 7
Approval of rules and Regulations
for the operation andmaintenance of the
Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery.
Upon a motion by CroeS, seconded by D~olin, Rules and
Regulations for the operation and maintenance of the Cunningham
Memorial Art Gallery as submitted by the Bakersfield Art Commission,
were approved.
Acceptance of Memorandum from the Planning
Commission recommending that the Council
encourage proceeding immediately with Phase
I of plan to accomplish the "F" to "A"
Street connection.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, memorandum
from the Planning Commission recommending that the Council encourage
proceeding immediately with Phase I of plkn to accomplish the "F"
to "A" Street connection by vacation of certain streets within the
Bakersfield High School Campus area was accepted, with the condition
that commencement of any proceedings for this purpose must receive
the approval of the Council.
Approval of Agreement with Fountain K.
Tyus for lease of two acres at the .~
Municipal Farm.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Agreement
with Fountain K. Tyus for lease of two acres' at the Municipal Farm
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same in behalf
of the City.
Approval of Agreement to engage the services
of D. Jackson Faustman as Traffic Engineer
Consultant for the purpose of making a study
of the Bakersfield Urban Area.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by. Croes, agreement
to engage the smrvices of D. Jackson Faustman as Traffic Engineer
Consultant for the purpose of making a study of the Bakersfield Urban
Area, which study is to be completed within six months, foM the total
cost to the City of $15,000, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign same in behalf of the City.
Bakersfield, California, September 8,1959 - 8
Approval of Plans and Specifications and
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for relocation of sanitary sewer
mains in the vicinity of the Civic Auditorium
and improvement of Truxtun Avenue between
"L" and "V" Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, plans and
specificiations were approved and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to
advertise for bids ~or the relocation of the sanitary sewer mains in
the vicinity of the Civic Auditorium and the improvement of Truxtun
Avenue between "L" and "V" Streets.
Approval of Standard Plans for
Pavement Patch and Standard Manhole.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Standard Plans
for Pavement Patch and Standard Manhole were approved.
Encroachment Permit granted Paul Falkenstein
to build canopy and planter box over sidewalk
at 1300 "S" Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Encroachment
Permit was granted to Paul Falkenstein, to build canopy and planter
box over sidewalk area at 1300 "S" Street.
Acceptance of Deeds from H. J. Brandt,
Jack W. & Opal Hank,ns affd Cletus I. Howell.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, deeds were
accepted from
1.
H. J. Brandt for right of way along East Side Canal
Jack W. and Opal Hank,ns for right of way along Kern
Island Canal
3. Cletus I. Howell for Civic Auditorium property
.Approval of recommendation of City Attorney
and City Manager ~hat compromise be accepted
in fulLsettlemen± of case of Riggs vs.
McCormick.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, recommendation of
the City Attorney and City Manager that the City accept compromise offer
of $1,063.76 in full settlement of its claim in the case of Riggs vs.
McCormick, was approved.
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1959 - 9
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on application of Rufus L. Bardsdale et al
to amend the zoning boundaries of that certain
property located on the easterly side of Eye
Street between 2rid and 3rd Streets.
A memorandum from the Planning Commission recommending approval
of application of Rufus L. Barksdale et al to amend the zoning
boundaries of that certain property located on the easterly side of
Eye Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets, from an R-3 (Limited Multiple-
Family Dwelling) Zohe to an R-3~P (Limited 'MUltiple=Family I)welling-
Automobile Parking) Zone, was read, and upon a motion by Collins,
seconded by Balfanz, date of September 28,'1959, Was fixed for
hearing on this matter before the Council.
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on application of William F. Whitaker et al
to annex to the City, and to zone upon
annexation that certain property in the County
of Kern located on the northeasterly corner of
Mt. Vernon Avenue and Columbus Street.
A memorandum from the Planning Commission recommending
approval of application by William F. Whitaker et al to annex to the
City and to zone upon annexation, to a C-1-D (Limited Commercial-
Architectural Design) Zone, that certain property in the County of
Kern located on the northeasterly corner of Mr. Vernon Avenue and
Columbus Street, was read, and upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded
by Collins, date o£ September 28, 1959 was fixed for hearing on this
matter before the Council.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, s~econded by Bentley, Vouchers Nos.
370 to 472, inclusive, excluding No. 379, and' Vouchers Nos. 474 to
545 inclusive, as approved by the Finance Approval Committee, were
allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to cover
the respective amounts.
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1959 - 10
F~xtension of time granted Phoenix Construction
' Company to~ complete South Chester Avenue
project.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, extension
of time until September 25, 1959, was granted Phoenix Construction C.o.
Inc., to complete work on South Chester Avenue project.
Approval of specifications for
classification of Personnel Clerk.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, specifications
for classification of Personnel Clerk, as submitted by the Civil Service
Board ~r Miscellaneous Departments, were approved.
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
penalties ~on property on the 1959 'Unsecured
Personal Property Tax Roll assessed to the
Union 0il Company of California.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel the penalties on Tax Bills Nos.
2144 and 2148 in amount of $21.50, assessed to the Union Oil Company
of California on the 1959 Unsecured Personal Property Tax Ro11.
60 day leave of Absence granted Alvin
J. Corse, Engineering Aide I.
In accordance with recommendation from the City Manager
and City Engineer, upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, a 60
day leave of absence was granted Alvin J. Corse, Engineering Aide I,
and authorization was .given to employ a qualified Engineering Aide I
on a temporary basis 'until the expiration of the above period.
Adoption of Reso1~Ation No. 66-59 petitioni~g
the Director of Imublic Works for approval of
expenditures in project No. 66, setting forth
the reason for the failing to follow the
requirements of Section 199 of the Streets and
Highways Code.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No.
66-59 petitioning the Director of Public Works for approval of
expenditures in Project No. 66, setting forth the reason for the failing
to follow the requirements of Section 199 of the Streets and Highways
Code, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
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Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1959 - 11
Acceptance o~ resignation of Harold Greene
as Member of th~ Transit Authority Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, resignation o~
Harold Greene as Member of the Transit Authority Commission was
accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to send Mr. Greene a letter
of appreciation for services rendered to the City.
Reception of Senate Concurrent Resolution
relative to Public Transportation Planning
and Development.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Croes, Senate Concurrent
Resolution relative to Public Transportation Planning and Development,
was received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare resolution
designating official badge of the Chief Engineer
of the Bakersfield Fire Department.
A communication from Chief Phil C. Pifer offering historicall
badge to the City was read, and upon a ~otion by Stiern, seconded
by Balfanz, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution
designating badge presented to former Chief of the Fire Department Max
Gundlach by the Merchants of Bakersfield in 1910, as the official
badge of the Chief Engineer of the Bakersfield Fire Department,.
Reception of petition for rezoning on
B~undage Lane, to be r~ferred to the
Planning Commission for Study, if and when
an application is made to that body.
This being the time set for continued hearing on application
of F. E. Burke and'Phil Galatas t'o amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010
New Series of the City of Bakersfield, by changing the land use zoning
of that certain property located on the northerly side of Brundage Lane
between Pine and Cedar Streets, from a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone
to a C-2 (Comm~rcial) Zone,
an opportunity to be heard.
petition presented by Mr. C.
all interested persons present were given
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley,
E. Patterson, signed by the owners of real
property in the area, requesting that Brundage Lane from 135 feet east
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Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1959 - 12
of Cedar Street to Beech Street be rezoned to a C-2 (Commercial) Zone,
was received and placed on file, to be referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation, if and when an application
is made to that body.
City Attorney instructed to prepare resolution
denying application of F. E. Burke and Phil
Galatas to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New
Series by changing the land use zoning of that
certain property located on the northerly side
of Brundage Lane between Pine and Cedar Streets.
This being the time set for continued hearing on application
of F. E. Burke and Phil Galatas to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 N,ew
Series of the City of Bakersfield, by changing the land use zoning of
that certain property located on the northerly side of Brundage Lane
between Pine and Cedar Streets, and all arguments presented having been
given careful consideration by the Council, upon a motion by Crees,
seconded by Stiern, the Planning Commission recommendation that the
application be denied, was accepted, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. Councilman Collins voted
in the negative on this motion.
Reception-of l~etitions-filed by:Donald
Kendall, attorney for Dr. Wilmer Buller et al.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of Wilmer Buller
et al to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying application
for a variance of zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series, to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance of a parking lot on the rear
fifty feet of that property commonly known as 300 and 306 Haybert Court,
to be used in conjunction with the adjacent medical office, all
interested persons present were given an opportunity to be heard. Upon
a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, two petitions presented by
Donald Kendall, attorney for Dr. Wilmer Buller, requesting that the
variance be granted, were received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, Ssptmeber 8, 1959 - 13
Failure of motion to uphold the decision
of the Board of Zoning Adjustment and deny
~ application of Wilmer Buller et al !or ~
variance to construct, operate and maintain
: L ~ parking lo.t.on the re~ar fifty feet~of
property commonly known as SO0 and S06 gaybert~
Court.
This being the ~ime se~ for hearing on appeal of Wilmer Buller
et al to decision of the Bokrd of Zoning Adjus~,tment denying application
for a variance Of zoning ordinance No. 10i0 New Series, to permit the
~nstruction, operation ~ud maintenance of a parking lot on the
rear fifty feet of that property commonly known as 300 and 306
Maybert Court, and after carefully considering all arguments presented,
it was moved by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, that the decision of the
Board of Zoning Adjustment be upheld and the application be denied.
Inasmuch as Mayor Sullivan did not exercise his right to vote in
the case of a tie, the motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: Bentley, Collins, Croes
Absent: Carnakis
City Attorney instruc%ed to prepare resolution
granting application of Wilmer Bullet et al
for variance of zoning Ordinance No. 1010
New Series to permit the~ construction, operation
and maintenance of a parking lot on the rear
fifty feet of that property commonly known as 300
and 306 Haybert Court, subject to certain
conditions, to be set out in the resolution.
Upon a ~otion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare resolution granting application oT Wilmer
Buller et al for variance of zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series to
permit the con. traction, operation and maintenance of a parking lot
on the rear fifty feet of that property commonly known as 300 and 306
Haybert Court, subject to the ~ollowing conditions/ which are to be
set out in the resolution:
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1959 - 14
Parking lot to be fenced on rear and sides with a
solid masonry wall, six feet high with no openings
2. Architectural design of fence to be approved when
plans for same are submitted
There is to be no split in ownership and in the event
of a sale of the property, the variance would become
null and void
Traffic not to emanate on Haybert Court in any manner
whatsoever, but to be confined to the Chester Avenue
entrance
5. If any conditions of the variance are violated,
variance will be cancelled
The Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bentley, Collins, Croes, Stiern
Noes: Halfanz, Doolin
Absent: Carnal(is
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1259 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield, California,
designated as Benton Park No. 3, and providing
for the taxati0n 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 ~olin,
seconded by Collins, Ordinance No. 1259 New Series approving annexation
of a parcel of uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield,
California, designated as Benton Park No. 3, and providing for the
taxation of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness of said
City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Ca~nakis
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1959 - 15
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1260 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of
uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield,
California, designated as White Lane No. 6, and
providing for the'taxation of said territory te
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
Collins, seconded by Doolin, Ordinance No. 1260 New Series approving
annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory to the City of
Bakersfield, California, designated as White Lane No. 6, and providing
for the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness of
said City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Purchasing Agent authorized to dispose of
two houses on property in the Civic Auditorium
site, which have been declared surplus by
' the Council.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, the Council
declared two houses located at 1024-16th Street and 1003 Truxtun
Avenue, to be surplus, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to
dispose of same to the highest bidder.
Appointment of Mr. Harold J. Reinhardt as
Member of the Transit Authority Commission.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Doolin, Mr. Harold
J. Reinhardt was appointed a Member of the Transit Authority Commission
to fill vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Harold Greene.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Doolin, the Council
adjourned at 12:14 A.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST':
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 14,1959
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at
Present:
eight o'clock P.M. September 14, 1959.
Invocation was given by ~he Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, ~iern
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 8,
approved as presented.
Acceptance ~f bid of The Agricultural
Machinery Company to furnish Brush and
Wood Chipper.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, bid of
The Agricultural Machinery Company to furnish one Brush and ~bod
Chipper for a net amount of $3,465.54 was accepted, and all other
bids were ~ejected.
1959 were
Acceptanc~ of bid of Gundlach Plumbing
and Sheet Metal Company fo~ installation
of Air Conditioning at Fire Station No. 2.
It was moved by Bentley, seconded by Balfanz, that bid
of Gundlach Plumbing and ~eet Metal Company to furnish and install
Air Conditioning at Fire Station No. 2, for a lump sum of $2,681.00,
be accepted. Substitute motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin,
that all bids be rejected and the l~xrchasing Agent instructed to
readvertise for this equipment on less restrictive specifications,
failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin
Noes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Stiern
Absent: None
Original motion carried by the following vote:
Collins, Stiern
Doolin
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Balfanz, Bentley,
Carnakis, Croes,
None
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Bakersfield, California, September 14, 1959 - 2
Acceptance o£ bid of Stroud-Seabrook for
construction of Storm ~rain in Vanderbilt
Drive between University Avenue and Haley
Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, bid of Stroud.-
Seabrook for construction of Storm Drain in Vanderbilt Drive between
University Avenue and Haley Street for net amount of $34,369.65 was
accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign the contract.
Reception of City Auditor's Monthly
Report for August, 1959.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the City
Auditor's Mouthly Report for August, 1959 was received and ordered
placed on file.
995,
vote:
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1261 New Series
providing for and regulating vacations, sick
leave, military leaves and other leaves of
absence for officers and employees of the
City of Bakersfield, and repealing Ordinances
Nos. 995, 1137, 1159, 1176 and 1197 New Series.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Ordinance
No. 1261 New Series providing for and regulating vacations, sick
leave, military leaves and other leaves of absence for officers and
employees of the City of Bakersfield, and repealing Ordinances Nos.
1137, 1159, 1176 and 1197 New Series, was adopted by the following
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on proposed ordinance providing
minimum standards to safeguard life,
health, property, and public welfare by
regulating and controlling the design,
quality of materials, construction, location,
electrification and maintenance of all signs
and sign structures in the City of Bakersfield,
California, deferred until study Qan be made by
the City-County Cooperation Committee.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, action on
proposed ordinance providing minimum standards to safeguard life,
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health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling;
the design, quality of materials, construction, location,
electrification and maintenance of all signs and sign structures
in the City of Bakersfield, California, was deferred until the City-
County Cooperation Co~unittee has an opportunity to meet to determine
the feasibility of the County passing a uniform ordinance on signs:.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 143
denying application of F. E. Burke and
Phil Galatas to amend Zoning Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series of the City of Bakersfield[,
by changing the land use zoning of that certain
property located on the northerly side of
Brundage Lane between Pine and Cedar Streets.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Croes, Zoning
Resolution No. 143 denying application of F. E. Burke and Phil Galatas
to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City of
Bakersfield by changing the land use zoning of that certain property
located on the northerly side of Brundage Lane between Pine and
Cedar Streets, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz,, Bentley, Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes Collins
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 144
granting variance of Zoning Ordinance No.
1010 New Series of the City of Bakersfield
affecting that certain property described
and zoned as an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling) Zone to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a parking lot
on the rear fifty feet (50') of that property
commonly known as 300 and 306 Maybert Court,
said parking lot to be used in conjunction
with the adjacent medical office.
After considerable diJcuasion of the matter, upon a motion
by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Zoning Resolution No. 144 granting variance
of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City of Bakersfield
affecting that certain property described and zoned as an R-3 (Limited
Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the construction, operation
Bakersfield, California, September 14, 1959 - 4
and maintenance of a parking lot on the rear fifty feet (50') of
that property commonly known as 300 and 306 Naybert Court,l said parking
lot to be used in conjunction with the adjacent medical office, was
adopted by the following votet
Ayes: Bentley, Collins, Croes, Stiern
Noes: Bal£anz, Carnakis, Doolin
Absent: None
Matter of parking on Chester Avenue
the entire length of Haybert Court
referred to the Planning Commission for
study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the matter
of the parking on Chester Avenue the entire length of Haybert Court
from Richland to Terrace Way, was referred to the Planning Commission
for study and recommendation whether there shall be, or not be,
parking on the lots on Haybert Court.
Approval of salary increases
effective October 1, 1959.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Croes,
step salary increases were approved effective October 1,
NAME CLASSIFICATION F~oM
Vivian B. Stiner Typist Qerk III 3
D. P. Rowe Engineer 4
G. A. Sisco Engineer 4
K. R. Green Desk Sergeant 4
L. J. Pasquini Desk Sergeant 4
J. N. Deem Sergeant 3
O. J. Harber Detective 4
J. F. Harrison Detective 4
Eileen Ashby Stenographer Clerk II 4
R. C. Kaylor Patrolman 4
E. L. Mathews Patrolman 4
C. W. Thompson Animal Warden 4
O. A. Francis Animal Warden 3
E. J. Arribillaga Assistant Poundman 3
O. B. Clarke Sergeant 4
D. A. Bartlett Mtr. Patrolman 4
R. L. Choate Mtr. Patrolman 4
D. R. Dees Mtr. Patrolman 4
Robert O. Price Mtr. Patrolman 4
F. V. Dalley Traffic Painter 4
Kenneth Sarver Traffic Painter 3
Earl R. Davis Sewage Plant Operator Gr. II 3
the following
1959:
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No. 67-59 accepting Gold Badge from Phil C. Pifer,
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Camskis, Collins, Croes,
Noes: None
Adoption of recommendation of the Planning
Commission that park in northeast Bakersfield
be officially named "Siemon Park.7'
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, recommendation
of the Planning Commission that park in Northeast Bakersfield, now
known as Renegade Park, be named "Siemon Park" in honor of the late
Alfred Siemon, was approved and adopted.
Adoption of recommendation of the Planning
Commission that park located at the northwest
corner of Wilson Road and Benton Street be
named "Wilson Park."
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, recommendation
of the Planning Commission that park located at the northwest corner of
Wilson Road and Benton Street be named "Wilson Park", was approved and
adopted.
Adoption of Resolution No. 67-59
accepting Gold Badge from Phil C. Pifer.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Resolution
was adopted as
Doolin, Stiern
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Vouchers Nos.
546 to 588 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks
to cover the respective amounts.
Council adopts policy relative to
parades being held on Sunday.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the Administrative
Department was instructed to issue a permit for a parade to be held on
Sunday, only between the haurs of 12 o'clock and six o'clock P.M.
Reception of communications relative to
parade held Sunday, September 6, 1959.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, communication
from the Board of Directors of the First Church of Christ, Scientist,.
Bakersfield, California, September 14, 1959 - 6
expressing disapporval of parade held on Sunday, September 6, 1959,
report from Lt. 6uerin of the Police Department and communication
from City Manager Gunn relative to same, were received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of letter from Mrs. Alfred Siemon
and family expressing thanks and appreciat~bn
for Memorial Resolution~
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, letter
from Mrs. Alfred Siemon and family expressing thanks and appreciation
for Memorial Resolution, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to study the
matter of growthof weeds on location in
the 400 Block on Beech Street, and make
report back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the matter
of growth of weeds on certain location in the 400 Block on Beech
Street, was referred to the City Attorney for study and report back
to the Council on the possible enactment of an ordinance which would
eliminate this type of nuisance.
City Manager instructed to communicate with
Mr. Welch, District Engineer of the,State
Division of Highways, relative to making a
study of a Freeway Agreement on Phase I
of the East Side Freeway.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, the City
Manager was instructed to communicate with Mr. Welch, District Engineer
of the State Division of Highways, and request that he proceed
with a study of an agreement with the City for Phase I of the East
Side Freeway between the intersection of 24th and 0 Streets and
Alta Vista and Niles Street.
City Manager authorized to direct the
Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids
for the sale of surplus furniture and
furnishings stored at the Corporation
Yard.
The Council having declared certain furnituresand furnishisgs
from the old~City Hall which are stored at the Corporation Yard to
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be surplus, upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, the City
Manager was authorized to direct the Purchasing Agent to advertise
for bids for the sale of smme.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, the Council
adjourned at 9:57 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Cali£ornia
ATTEST:
the City of Bakersfield, California
168
Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1959
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 21, 1959.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Robert D.
of the Grace Reformed Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Doolin, Stiern
Absent: Councilmen Collins, Croes
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 14, 1959
were approved as presented.
Stuebbe
Mayor Sullivan instructed to do
everything possible to have the State
Division of Highways start construction to
widen and improve Brundage Lane to four lanes.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Mayor
Sullivan was instructed to do everything possible to have the State
Division o£ Highways start construction to widen and improve
Brundage Lane to accommodate four lanes of traffic.
Approval of recommendation of the
Governmental Efficiency Committee that
authorized complement in l~urchasing
Department be changed from classifications
set up in the budget.
At this time Councilman Doolin, Chairman of the Governmental
Efficiency Committee, made an oral report to the Council recommending
that the authorized complement in the Purchasing Department be changed
from Buyer and Account Clerk I to Account Clerk I and Account Clerk II,
Male, and upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, the
recommendation was approved.
Acceptance of Deed from Jehovah's Witnesses
for Easement along the Eastside Canal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Deed from
Jehovah's Witnesses for Easement along the Eastside Canal, was
accepted.
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Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1959 - 2
E0 Mo
was accepted.
Acceptance of Deed from E. M. and Emma
Edwards for Easement along the Kern Island
Canal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Deed trom
and Emma Edwards for Easement along the Kern Island Canal
Acceptance of Deed from Cencal Development
for street desigrsted as "Noel Place."
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Balfanz, Deed from
Cencal Development Company for street designated as "Noel Place",
was accepted.
Acceptance of Deed from Kern County Union
High School District for streets adjacent
to South High School.
A communication from the Kern County Union High School.
District advising that the District will at its own expense improve
its half of the streets on the east and south of South High School
to City standards at such time as it is requested to do so by the
City of Bakersfield, was read, and upon a motion by Carnakis, seco~Lded by
Balfanz, the communication was received and ordered placed on file,
and Street Right of Way Deed from the District for streets adjacent
to South High School was accepted.
Adoption of Resolution No. 68-59 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 College Heights No. 6, proposed to
be annexed.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 68-59 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 "College Heights No. 6', proposed
to be annexed to the City, was adopted by the following vote:
.Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Croes
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Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1959 - 3
Adoption of Resolution No. 69-59 of
Intention to include within the Greater
Bakersfield Separation of Grade District,
certain territory designated as "College
Heights No. 6,", and setting forth the time
and place for hearing objections to the inclusion of
said territory within said District.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 69-59 of Intention to include within the Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District, certain territory designated as "College Heights
No. 6," and setting the time and place for hearing objections to the
inclusion of said territory within said District, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Croes
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
taxes on property now owned by Kern County
Joint Union High School District.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel taxes on the west 2 feet of Lot 1
and Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Block 401-B, of the City of Bakersfield,
as said property is now owned by the Kern County Joint Union High
School District.
Approval of Plans and Specifications and
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise for
bids for construction of culvert at Eastside
Canal and Gage Street.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, Plans and
Specifications were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized 1;o
advertise for bids for construction of Culvert at Eastside Canal and
Gage Street.
Approval of Map of Tract No. 2266 and
Mayor authorized tosign Contract and
Specifications for improvement of all streets,
highways, alleys, curbs and gutters, sewers,
including sewer pumping station, and storm
sewers dedicated for public purposes according
to the Map of said Tract.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, it is ordered
that the Map of Tract No. 2266 be and the same is hereby approved, that
all the avenues and drives shown upon said map and thereon offered for
Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1959 - 4
dedication be, and the same are hereby accepted for the purpose,
or the purposes for which the same are offered for dedication.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11587 of the $usiness
and Professions Code, the City Council hereby waives the requirement
of signature of the following: E. Jesse Haberkern and Rebecca S.
Haberkern - owners of Mineral Interest below 500'; Richfield Oil
Corporation, lessee of Mineral Interest below 500'; Kern County Land
Company, owner of an 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 Council of the City of Bakersfield, and the Mayor is
authorized to sign Contract and Specifications for the improvement
of all streets, highways, alleys, curbs and gutters, sewers, including
sewer pumping station, and storm sewers, dedicated for public purposes
according to the Map of said Tract No. 2266.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, Vouchers Nos.
589 to 646 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 Resolution adopted by the
California Highway Commission on August 27,
1959, relating to policy and procedure
in the relinquishment of superseded State
Highways to local authorities,
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, Resolution
adopted by the California Highway Commission on August 27, 1959,
relating to policy and procedure in the Relinquishment of superseded
State Highways to local authorities, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1959 - 5
Adoption of Resolution No. 70-59 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 Goode No. 1, proposed to be
annexed.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
No. 70-59 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 Goode No. l, proposed to be annexed, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Croes
Action deferred for one week on request
from the CityAuditor'that the Council
approve Chart of Revenue Accounts and the
existing Chart of Expenditure Accounts.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, action was
deferred for one week on request of City Auditor that the Council approve
chart of Revenue Accounts and the existing chart of Expenditure
Accounts, together with all forms now currently in use, and the City
Clerk was instructed to send a copy of the proposed charts to each
member of the Council for study.
Date set for hearing before the Council
on appeal from Harry C. Welch et al to
decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
granting application of Naomi Johnston for
variance of an R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) Zone.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, date of
October 12,~1959 was set for hearing before the Council on appeal of
Harry C. Welch, et al, to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
granting application of Naomi Johnston for variance of an R-1
(One-Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a second dwelling on that certain property commonly
known as 16 Vernal Place.
Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1959 - 6
City Auditor instructed to include
breakdown of Sales Tax information when
submitting quarterly~reports to the Council.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, the City
Auditor was instructed to include with his quarterly report on the
Sales Tax received by the City, a breakdown consisting of a
comparison based on the normal nine-tenths of one percent with the
sume quarter last year, the amount of increase in dollars, and the
increase over the estimate given to the Council at budget time.
City Manager instructed to communicate
with three property owners along canal
relative to fencing their property, and
to start legal action if request is not
acceded to immediately.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City
Manager was instructed to communicate with the owners of the three
~rcels of property on the canal which have not been fenced, and
request that said properly be fenced, and if this is not done
immediately, to utilize the facilities of the City Attorney's
office and bring legal action in accordance with the ordinance.
Adjourument.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, CalJ. f.
ATTEST:
Co o.
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield,
C~Lifornia, September 28, 1959
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 28, 1959.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Ralph E.
Church of the Brethren.
Present:
Click of the
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: Councilman Collins
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 21, 1959 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for construction of reinforced
concrete Storm Drains and vitrified clay sewer
across Oak Street betweenChester Lane and
Brundage Lane.
This being the time set to open bids for construction of
reinforced concrete storm drains and vitrified clay sewer across Oak
Street between Chester Lane and Brundage Lane, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Doolin, the bids were referred to the City Manager for
study and recommendation back at this evening's meeting.
Approval of Chart of Revenue Accounts as
recommended by the City Auditor and
existing Chart of Expenditure Accounts.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Chart of
Revenue Accounts as recommended by the City Auditor, and the existing
Chart of Expenditure Accounts, together with all forms now currently
in use, were approved.
Adoption of Resolution No. 74-59 relative
to a Pari-Mutuel operation in the vicinity
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 74-59 requesting the State Public Works Board in Sacramento and
the California Horse Racing Board to defer any action relative to the
allocation of funds or the issuance of a permit for a pari-mutuel
operation in the vicinity of Bakersfield until the Council of the City
of Bakersfield has had an opportunity to obtain more information
and study the matter for the benefit of the people it represents,
Bakersfield, California, ~September 28, 1959 - 2
and ordering that copies of same be sent
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Croes,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
to various individuals, was
Doolin, Stiern
Action on Planning Commission recommendation
that Council consider acquisition of park
site in Tract No. 2322 deferred until cost
of same is ascertained.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, action on
recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Council consider
acquiring Lots i through 12, inclusive, of Tract No. 2322 for
park purposes was.deferred until such time as the City Manager has
informed the Council of the cost of this parcel of
ascertained and
property.
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on appeal of Joseph M. Lothridge to decision
of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying his
application for a variance to permit the
operation of a sandwich shop on that certain
property commonly known as 214 South Owens
Street.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, date
of October 26, 1959 was fixed for hearing before the Council on appeal
of Joseph M. Lothridge to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
denying his application requesting a variance of an R-2 (Two-Family
Dwelling) Zone to permit the construction, operation and maintenance
of a sandwich shop, no food to be consumed on the premises, on that
certain property commonly known as 214 South Owens Street.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1262 New Series
repealing Ordinance No. 1146 New Series.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Ordinance No.
1262 New Series repealing Equal Employment Opportunity Ordinance No.
1146 New Series, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
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Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1959 - 3
Letter of appreciation ordered sent to
each member of the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission.
Inasmuch as the Equal EmplOyment Opportunity Commission is
now discontinued by virtue of State Law, upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded
by Croes, a letter of appreciation was ordered sent to each member of
this Commission.
First reading of proposed ordinance amending
Sections 4, 10, 11, 13, 25, 28, 37, 104 and
118, and repealing Section 87 of Taxation
Ordinance No. 815 New Series.
At this time City Attorney Carlstroem gave a brief explanation
to the Council relative to proposed Ordinadce amending Sections 4, 10,
11, 13, 25, 28, 37, 104 and 118, and repealing Section 87 of Taxation
Ordinance No. 815 New Series, which was considered the first reading
of said Ordinance.
First reading of proposed Ordinance regulating
the keeping and housing of certain animals
and fowl within the City of Bakersfield.
At this time City Attorney Carlstroem gave a brief explanation
to the Council of proposed Ordinance regulating the keeping and housing
of certain animals and fowl within the City of Bakersfield, which was
considered the first reading of said ordinance.
Approval of Plans and Specifications and
careful estimate of the cost of the construction
of sidewalks adjacent to Real Road - Public
Improvement District No. 747.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, plans and
specifications and careful estimate of cost of the construction of
sidewalks adjacent to Real Road, under Public Improvement District No.
747, were approved.
Approval of Map of Tract No. 2294 and Mayor
authorized to sign Contract and Specifications
for the improvement of all streets, hishways,
alleys, curbs and gu~ers, sewers and storm
sewers, dedicated for public purposes according
to said Map.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Bentley, it is ordered
that the Map .of Tract No. 2294 be and the same is hereby approved,
that all the streets, avenues, alleys, courts, pedestrian walkways, and
Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1959 - 4
easements shown upon said map and therein offered for dedication be,
and the same are hereby accepted for the purposes for which the
same are offered for dedication. Pursuant to the provisions of
Section 11587 of the Business and Professions Code, the Council of
the City of Bakersfield hereby waives the ~quirement of signature
of the following:
Universal Consolidated Oil Company Mineral Rights below 500'
Alvino Vido and Maria Vido Mineral Rights below 500'
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the
face of said map copy of this order, authenticated by the Seal of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, and the Mayor is authorized to sign
Contract and Specifications for 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. 2294.
Acceptance of Deed from S & G Properties,
Inc. for portion of Section 15 to be used
for Siemon Park.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, ~conded by Croes, Deed from
S & G Properties, Inc. for portion of Section 15 to be used for
Siemon Park, was accepted.
Approval of reconveyance of present
Siemon Park Site to S & G Properties, Inc.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the reconveyance
of present Siemon Park Site located in Section 15 to S & G properties, Inc.
was approved.
Denial of request of Union Oil Company of
California for permission to pay delinquent
City taxes without penalty.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, request front
Union Oil Company of California for permission to pay delinquent City
taxes without penalty, was denied. Councilman Bentley voted in
the negative on this motion.
Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1959 - 5
Encroachment Permit granted M. J. Crider,
2500 Crest Drive.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, ~conded by Bentley, Encroachment
Permit was granted M. J. Crider, 2500 Crest Drive, to build retaining
wall which would encroach six feet on Dana Street.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Vouchers Nos.
647 to 704, inclusive, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee,
were approved, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks
to cover the respective amounts.
Acceptance of bid of Stroud-Seabrook for
construction of reinforced concrete storm
drains and vitrified clay sewer across Oak
Street between Chester Lane and Brundage Lane.
Upon a motion.by Croes, seconded by Doolin, bid of Stroud-
Seabrook for construction of reinforced concrete storm drains and
vitrified clay sewer across Oak Street between'Chester Lane and
Brundage Lane for a total sum of $4253.00 was accepted, all other
bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Reception of communication from Kern
Philharmonic Society that the Council
designate someone to represent it in
Philharmonic functions.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Carnakis, request from
the Kern Philharmonic Society that the Council designate someone to
represent it in Philharmonic functions, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Ten working days extension of time granted
Pho&nix Construction Co., Inc. to finish
Chester Avenue Project.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Doolin, 10 working
days extension of time was granted Phoenix Construction Co. Inc., to
complete Chester Avenue project.
Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1959 - 6
Reception of resignation of Mrs. Aslan
Turoonjian as Member of the Bakersfield
Art Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, resignation
of Mrs. Aslan Turoonjian as. member of the Bakersfield Art Commission
was received.
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
AppointmenS of Member of the Bakersfield
Art Commission held over for one week
for further study.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, recommendation
from the Bakersfield Art Association that Mrs. Ruth ~aerson be appointed
to fill the vacancy on the Bakersfield Art Commission was held over
for one week for further study.
Adoption Of Resolution No. 71-59 of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, ordering the
vacation of various streets and alleys in the
N. W. 1/4 of Section 25, Township 29 South, Range
27 East, M.D.M., in the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
This being the time set for hearing on proposed vacation
of various streets and alleys in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 25,
Township 29 South, Range 27 East, M.D.M., in the City of Bakersfield,
California, under Resolution of Intention No. 744, and no protests
or objections having been received, upon a motion by Bentley, seconded
by Croes, Resolution No. 71-59 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
ordering said vacation, was adopted by the following vote:
Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Adoption of Resolution No. 72-59 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, ordering
the vacation of various streets and alleys
situate within the City of Bakersfield,
being a portion of Section 30, Township 29
South, Range 28 East, M.D.M.
This being the time set for hearing on proposed vacation
of various streets and alleys situate within the City of Bakersfield,
being a portion of Section 30, Township 29 South, Range 28 East,
Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1959 - 7
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
M.D.M., under Resolution of Intention No. 745, and no protests
or objections having been received, upon a motion by Bentley,
seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No. 72-59 of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, ordering said vacation, was adopted by the .
following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Adoption of Resolution No. 73-59 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, ordering the vacation of a
portion of East California Avenue, being
a portion of ~he'Southwes~£Qu~rter.(S.W.
1/4) of Section 28, Township 29 South,
Range 28 East, M.D.M., in said City.
This being the time set for hearingon proposed vacation
of a portion of East California Avenue, being a portion of the
Southwest Quarter (S. w. 1/4) of Section 28, Township 29 South,
Range 28 East, M.D.M., in the. City of Bakersfield, under Resolution
of Intention No. 746, and no protests or objections having been
received, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Resolution
No. 73-59 of the Council of the City of Rakersfield, California,
ordering said vacation was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New
Series granting application of Rufus L.
Barksdale et al by changing the land use
zoning of that certain property located on
the easterly side of Eye Street between Second
and Third Streets.
This being the time set for hearingon applicatio~ of Rufus
L. Barksdale et al to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the
City of Bakersfield by changing the land use zoning of that certain
Bakersfield, California, September 28,1959 - 8
property located on the easterly side of Eye Street between Second
and Third Streets, and no protests or objections having been receiw~d,
upon a motion by Balfanz,~seconded by Bentley~ the recommendation
'of the Planning Commission that said zone change be granted was
approved, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1010
New Series granting application of William
F. Whitaker et al to zone u~on annexation to
the City to a C-1-D Zone, that certain property
in the County of Kern located on the northeasterly
corner of Mt. Vernon Avenue and Columbus Street.~
This, being the time set for hearing on Application of
William F. Whitaker et al to annex to the City of Bakersfield and to
zone upon annexation to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone that
certain property in the County of Kern located on the northeasterly
corner of Mt. Vernon Avenue and Columbus Street, and no protests or
objections having been received, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded
by Stiern, reqommendation of the Planning Commission that said annexation
and zoning upon annexation to a C-1-D (Limited Commercial-Architectural
Design) Zone, be granted, was approved, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare amendment to the zoning ordinance.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnaki$, seconded by Doolin, the
Council adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
E~-Officio Clerk of the Counci
of the City of Bakersfield, Cali£ornia
Bakersfield, California, October 5, 1959
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 5, 1959.
Present:
Invocation was given by Major Clayton of the Salvation Army.
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
None
Absent:
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 28, 1959 were
approved as presented.
Reception Of Mayor's report submitting
additional facts on horse racing with
pari-mutuel betting.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the Mayor's
report submitting additional information on the effect that horse
racing with pari-mutuel betting would have on the fair conducted by
the 14th Agricultrual District in the vicinity of Bakersfield, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Matter of operation of Cunningham Memorial
Art Gallery returned to Committee for
recommendation back to the Council.
At this time, Councilman Carnakis, as chairman of the CounciL1
Committee appointed to meet with the Bakersfield Art Commission to
discuss rules and regulations for the operation of the Cunningham
Memorial Art Gallery, made an oral report to the Council on the
findings of the meeting. After eonsiderable discussion, it was moved
by Stiern, seconded by Bentley, and carried unanimously, that the
matter be returned to Committee, with instructions to arrange a meeting
with the Bakersfield Art Association, the Bakersfield Art Commission
and other groups and organizations using the Art Gallery, to get
their point of view. During the interim period while discussions
are under way, all rental fees are to be deferred, and the Committee
was instructed to report back to the Council with its recommendations
in two weeks.
Bakersfield, California, October 5, 1959 - 2
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1263 New Series
amending Section 4, 10, ll, 13, 25, 28, 37,
104 and ll8, and repealing Section $7 of
Taxation Ordinance No. 815 New Series of the
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, Ordinance
No. 1263 New Series amending Sections 4, 10, ll, 13, 25, 2S, 37, 104
and llS, and repealing Section 87 of Taxation Ordinance No. S15 New
Series of the City of Bakersfield,
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
was adopted by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Proposed Ordinance regulating the keeping
and housing of certain animals and fowl
within the City of Bakersfield referred
to the City-County Cooperation Committee.
Upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Bentley, proposed ordinance
regulating the keeping and housing of certain animals and fowl within
the City of Bakersfield, was referred to the City-County Cooperation
Committee to discuss the matter of the County adopting a similar
ordinance.
Appointment of Mrs. Ruth Emerson as
Member of the Bakersfield Art Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Mrs. Ruth
Emerson was appointed as a member of the Bakersfield Art Commission.
Adoption of Resolution No. 75-59
naming Wilson Park.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 75-59 naming that certain real property located at the northwest
corner of Wilson Road and Benton Street "Wilson Park", was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, Omtober 5, 1959 - $
Adoption of Resolution No. 76-59
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.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 76-59 ascertaining and determining the prevailing rate of wages
to be paid to certain crafts and types of workmen employed on
Public Work in the CitN of Bakersfield, California, and amending
Resolution No. 96, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1264
New Series amending Section 3.01
(Zoning Map) of Ordinance No. 1010
New Series of the City of Bakersfield,
by changing the zoning of certain
property in said City.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Ordinance
No. 1264 New Series amending Section 3.01 (Zoning Map) of Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, granting
application of Rufus L. Barksdale et al for change in the zoning
of certain property in said City, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of salary increases
effective November 1, 1959.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the
Bakersfield, California, October ~, 1959 - 4
following step salary increases were approved, effective November 1,
1959:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION
FROM STEP
Vera Street Account Clerk II 4
Kenneth goagland Asst. to City Attorney 3
K. F. Zollman Fire Alarm Technician 4
M. K. Hodges Hoseman 4
Dorothy Moore Secretary-stenographer 4
M. W. Lambert Sergeant 4
H. J. Bianchi Sergeant 4
Paul Bradford Detective 4
F. H. Cronkhite Sergeant 4
J. R. Cash Motor Patrolman 4
Johnnie B. Jones Traffic Painter 4
Kenneth Doolittle ~'ngineer II 4
W. T. Myers Semi-skilled laborer 4
TO STEP
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Approval of Preliminary Plans and
Specifications and preliminary estimate
of construction costs for the Bakersfield
Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Croes, preliminary
plans and specifications and preliminary estimate of construction
costs for the Bakersfield Civic Auditorium were approved.
Mayor authorized to sign preliminary
plans for construction of the Bakersfield Civic
Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Croes, the Mayor
was authorized to sign preliminary plans and specifications for
the construction of the Bakersfield Civic Auditorium.
Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1
to D. M. Kitchen for construction of
Gutters and Catch Basins in South Chester
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Contract
Change Order No. 1 to D. M. Kitchen for construction of Gutters and
Catch Basins in South Chester AVenue, additional compensation due
Contractor for the change amounting to $1895.92, was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Vouchers Nos.
706 to 781 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee
were approved.
Bakersfield, California, October 5, 1959 - 5
Reception of letter from the Housing
Authority of the County of Kern transmitting
check in lieu of payments of taxes for
Adelante Vista Housing Project.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, letter
from the Housing Authority of the County of Kern transmitting~ check
in lieu of payment of taxes for Adelante Vista Housing Project for
the fiscal year July l, 1958 thru June 30, 1959, was received.'and
ordered placed on file.
Communication ~rom Mayor Sullivan attaching
information relative to creation of the San
Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
referred to the City-County Cooperation
Committee.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, communication
from Mayor Sullivan to which was attached a copy of the Act authorizing
the creation of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
was referred to the City-County Cooperation Committee, in order that
they may study it with the committee from Kern County.
Reception of letter from A. E. Snider,
Chief, Fairs and Expositions Division,
acknowledging receipt of resolution
regarding pari-mutuel betting at the
Kern County Fair.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, letter from
A. E. Snider, Chief, Fairs and Expositions Division, acknowledging
receipt of resolution regarding the proposed. horse racing program at
the Kern County Fair, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Resolution adopted by the
C~lifornia Highway Commission relating to
policy of the Commission in the allocation
of State Highway funds to cities and counties.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, resolution
adopted by the California Highway Commission relating to policy of the
Commission in the allocation of State Highway funds to cities and
counties under provisions of Section 143.3 of the Streets and Highways
Code, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, October 5, 1959 - 6
City Attorney instructed to prepare and
have ready for adoption at night of hearing,
resolution or ordinance granting or denying
any variance or change of zoning.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare and have ready for adoption at night of the
hearing on same, resolution or ordinance granting or denying any variance
or change of zoning, with space provided for any conditions thereto
to be added by the Council.
Approval of Supplemental Agreement with
Book Publishing Company, a corporation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, supplemental
agreement with Book Publishing Company, a corporation, was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Mayor authorized to send letter of
congratulations to the City of Fresno
on starting construction of an Art Gallery.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Mayor Sullivan
was authorized to send a letter of congratulations to the City of
Fresno on starting construction of an Art Gallery.
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for mobile radio equipment for the
Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for mobile Radio Equipment
for the Fire Department.
Purchasing Agent authorized to make the
purchase of Fire Hydrants as outlined by
the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to purchase Fire Hydrants as outlined by the City
Manager.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the Council
adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
ATTEST:
CITY1 CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
C~lifornia
Bakersfield, California, October 12, 1959
Minutes of the regular meeting of theC~uncil of the City
of Bakersfield, California, k~!d in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 12, 1959.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Js_mes M. Patterson,
Minister of Education of the First Presbyterian Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan.
Collins, Doolin,
Absent: Councilman Croes
Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley,
~iern
Carnakis,
Minutes of the reg~!~.meeting of October 5, 1959
were approved as presented.
Opening bids for Two Refuse Trucks.
This being the ~time set to open bids for two Refuse Trucks,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon
a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening ~ds for Two 5-Yard Dump Trucks.
This being the time set to open bids for two 5-Yard Dump
Trucks, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 25,000 GVW Cab
and Chassis.
This being the time set to open bids for 25,000 GVW Cab and
Chassis, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for study and r~commendation.
Opening bids for Two ~ Ton Pick-up Trucks.
This being the time set to open bids for two ~ Ton Pick-up
Trucks, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Collins, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, October 12, 1959 - 2
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.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for One Accounting Machine.
This being the time set to open bids for One Accounting
Machine, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of reinforced
Concrete Box Culvert at Gage Street
and Eastside Canal.
This being the time set to open bids for construction of
a reinforced Concrete Box Culvert at Gage Street and Eastside Canal,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upou a
motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for recommendation back at this evening's meeting.
Opening bids for relocation of Sanitary
Sewer Mains in vicinity of the Civic Auditorium
and construction of Manhole at Stockton and
Niles Street.
This being the time set to open bids for relocation of
Sanitary Sewer Mains in vicinity of the Civic Auditorium and
construction of Manhole at Stockton and Niles Streets, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the bids were referred to the City
Manager for recommendation back at this evening's meeting.
Date set for hearing before the Council on
Planning Commission's own motion to change
the zoning boundaries of that certain
property located on both sides of Truxtun
Avenue easterly of "Q" Street and westerly
of "V" Street.
A memorandum from the Planning Commission recommending that
the zoning boundaries of that certain property located on both sides of
Bakersfield, California, October 12, 1959 - $
Truxtun Avenue easterly of "Q" Street and westerly of "V" Street,
be amended to C-O (Professional Office) Zone, C-O-P (Professional
Office-Automobile Parking) Zone, and C-2 (Commercial) Zone, was read
and upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, date of December 7,
1959 was set for hearing on this matter before the Council.
Reception of Planning Commission memorandum
regarding service roads for Chester Avenue
Underpass.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Planning
Commission memorandum relative to staff study proposing that service
roads parallel with Chester Avenue northerly of the Santa Fe Railroad
tracks as proposed for the Chester Avenue Underpass, be replacedby a
service road from "I" Street to "L" Street, adjacent to the railroad
tracks, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception and approval of Planning Commission
Resolution recommending that Telephone
Answering Service be a permitted use in a
C-O (Professional Office) Zone.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Planning
Commission Resolution recommending that Telephone Answering Service
be a permitted use in a C-O (Professional Office) Zone, was adopted
by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 77-59 including
a Telephone Answering Service as a spedifically
permitted use in a C-O (Professional Office)
Zone.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No.
77-59 including a Telephone Answering Service as a specifically permitted
use in a C-O (Professional Office) Zone, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Bakersfield, California, October 12, 1959 - 4
Reception and approval of Planning
Commission recommendation that no parking
be permitted the entire length of Haybert
Court for South Chester Avenue business.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Planning
Commission recommendation that no parking be permitted the entire
length of Haybert Court for South Chester Avenue business, was
received and approved.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for three 4-Door Police Special
Sedans and i - ~ Ton Panel Delivery Truck.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the Purchasing
Agent was'authorized to advertise for bids for three 4-Door Police
Special Sedans and one - ~ Ton Panel Delivery Truck.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers
Nos. 782 to 849 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authored to issue checks
to cover the respective amounts.
Reception of communication from Wilsey
and Ham, Engineers and Planners, relative
to employment as outside planning consultants.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from Wilsey and Ham, Engineers and Planners, requesting consideration
of their firm as outside planning Consultants should the City undertake
an urban planning study, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from J. W.
Vickrey, State Highway Engineer, requesting
that cities initiate deficiency study work
in order to comply with legislative intent
of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 62.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from J. W. Vickrey, State Highway Engineer, requesting that cities
initiate deficiency study work in order to comply with legislative
intent of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 62, was received and ordered
placed on file.
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Bakerefield, California, October 12, 1959 - 5
Appointment of Mr. Dean Gay as Liaison
Planning Commission Member to assist the
Director of Planning on coordinating City-
County Planning Matters.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Stiern, Mr. Dean Gay
was appointed as liaison Planning Commission member to assist the
Director of Planning in coordinating City-County Planning matters.
Adoption of Resolution No. 78-59 adopting
Plans and Specifications, careful estimates,
and district map in the matter of the
construction of sidewalks on the east side of
Real Road and the east and west sides of
Western Drive, all between Bank Street and
Palm Street, also described as fronting on Lots
109 to 130, inclusive, and Lots 141 to 184,
inclusive, and the construction of sidewalks on
the sideyards of Lots 109, 130, 141, 162, 163
and 184, all in Tract 1530, City of Bakersfield,
California, all within proposed Public Improvement
District No. 743, in the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
78-59 adopting plans and specifications, careful estimates, and
district map in the matter of the construction of sidewalks on the
east side of Real Road and the east and west sides of Western
Drive, all between Bank Street and Palm Street, also described as
fronting on Lots 109 to 130, inclusive, and Lots 141 to 184, inclusive,
and the construction of sidewalks on the sideyards of Lots 109, 1SO,
141, 162, 163 and 184, all in Tract 1530, City of Bakersfield,
California, all within proposed Public Improvement District No.
743, in the City of Bakersfield, California, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Bakersfield, California, October 12,1959 - 6
193
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No.
743 of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, declaring its intention
to order the construction of sidewalks on the
east side of Real Road and the east and west
sides of Western Drive, all between Bank
Street and Palm Street, also described as
fronting on Lots 109 to 1S0, inclusive, and
Lots 141 to 184, inclusive, and the construction
of sidewalks on ~e sideyards of Lots 109,
1S0, 141, 162, 163 ~nd 1S4, all in Tract
1530, City of Bakersfield, California, the same
to be proposed as Public Improvement District
No. 743.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, Resolution
of Intention No. 743 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order the construction of
sidewalks on the east side of Real Road, and the east and west sides
of Western Drive, all between Bank Street and Palm Street, also
described as fronting on Lots 109 to 130, inclusive, and Lots 141 te
184, inclusive, and the construction of sidewalks on the sideyards
of Lots 109, 130, 141, 162, 163 and 184, all in Tract 1530, City of
Bakersfield, California, the same to be proposed as Public Improvement
District No. 743, and setting November 9, 1959, as the date for hearing
on this matter before the Council, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 145
granting variance of Zoning Ordinance No.
1010 New Series of the City of Bakersfield,
affecting that certain property described and
zoned as an R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) Zone
to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a second dwelling unit with
reduction of rear yard set back requirements,
on that property commonly known as 16 Vernal
Place.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of Harry C.
Welck, et al, to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment granting
application of Naomi Johnson for variance of an R-1 (One-family
Dwelling) Zone, to permit the construction, operation and maintenanoe
Bakersfield, California, October 12, 1959 - 7
of a second dwelling on that certain property commonly known as
16 Vernal Place, and no written protests or objections having
been received, all interested persons present were given an
opportunity to be heard. After consideration was given to all
arguments presented, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz,
the appeal was denied, and Zoning Resolution No. 145 granting the
variance was adopted bY ~he following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins-, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Re-appointment of twomembers of the
Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Councilman
Collins and Mr. Richard S. Bruce were re-appointed as
Henry H.
members of the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations for a
four year term expiring October 1, 1963.
Acceptance of bid of Tumblin Co. for
construction of a reinforced concrete
box culvert at Gage Street and Eastside
Canal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, bid Of
Tumblin Co. for construction of a reinforoed concrete box culvert
at Gage Street and Eastside Canal for the sum of $13,573.60 Was
accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign the contract.
Acceptance of bid of W. H Schallock for
relocation of Sanitary Sewer Mains in vicinity
of the ~ivic Auditorium and construction of
Manhole at Stockton and Niles Streets.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, bid of
W. H. Schallock for relocation of Sanitary Sewer Mains in vicinity
of the Civic Auditorium and construction of Manhole at Stockton and Niles
Streets for the sum of $12,858.00 was accepted, all other bids were
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Bakersfield, California, OctOber 12, 1959 - 8
City Attorney authorized to prepare
ordinance authorizing payroll deduction for
dues for Bakersfield City Employees
Association.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, the City
Attorney was inmtructed to prepare an ordinance authorizing a payroll
deduction for dues for the members of the Bakersfield City Employees
Association signing petition presented to the Council. Councilman
Bentley voted in the negative on this motion.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the
Council adjourned at 9:50 P.M. until October 26, 1959.
MAYOR of the Ci y of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CI~4R~d ~-Of~f c~erk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
1,gb
Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1959
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 26, 1959.
Invocation was given by the Reverend R.
the Trinity Methodist Church.
Present:
the City
the City
Orman Roberts of
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 12, 1959 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County Equipment
Company to furnish two 5-yard Dump Trucks.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Bentley, bid of
Kern County Equipment Company to furnish two International 5-Yard Dump
Trucks for a net amount of $10,270.54 was accepted, and all other
bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County Equipment
Company to furnish 25,000 GVW Cab and
Chassis.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, bid of Kern
County Equipment Company to furnish Internaltional 25,000 GVW Cab and
Chassis for a net amount of $4,126.19 was accepted, and all other
bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde,
Inc. to furnish two ~ Ton Pickup Trucks.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Stiern, bid of Geo.
Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish two Ford ~ Ton Pickup Trucks for a net
amount of $3,029.92 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde,
Inc. to furnish two 4-Door Sedans.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, bid of Geo.
Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish two Ford Falcon 4-Door Sedans for a net
amount of $3,341.90 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Bakersfield, California, ~tober 26, 1959 - 2
Acceptance of bid of National Cash
Register Company for Accounting Machine.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Bentley, bid of
National Cash Register Company to furnish one Accounting Machine
for the sum of $6,302.40 was accepted, all other bids were rejected,
and authorization was granted to retain the old machine on which a
trade-in of $25.00 had been offered.
Reception of City Auditor's Monthly
Report and Sales Tax Comparison Report
for the first quarter.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Bentley, the City
Auditor's Monthly Report for September, 1959, and Sales Tax Comparison
Report for the first quarter of the fiscal year, were received and
ordered placed on file.
Date fixed for hearing on appeal of
Fairway Land Development Company to decision
of Planning Commission approving tentative
map of Tract No. 2335 subject to certain
conditions.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, date of
November 2, 1959 was fixed for hearing before the Council on appeal
of Fairway Land and Development Company to decision of the Planning
Commission approving tentative map of Tract No. 2335 subject to
certain conditions.
Date fixed for hearing on appeal of
Lorene Green to decision of Board of Zoning
Adjustment denying her application for
a zone variance to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a beauty shop
in an R-3 Zone at 2011 Maple Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, date of
November 16, 1959 was fixed for hearing before the Council on appeal
of Lorene Green to decision of Board of Zoning Adjustment denying
her application for a zone variance to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a beauty shop in an R-3 Zone at
2011 Maple Street.
Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1959 - S
Request from First Baptist Church to
close alley from "L" Street to end of the
Christian Education Building on Sunday only,
referred to the City Manager for handling.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, request
from the First Baptist Church to Close alley from "L" Street to the
end of the Christ Education Building from 9 A.M. to 12 noon on
Sunday only, was referred to the City Manager to grant permission
for the closing, if this request meets with the approval of the City
Attorney and the Police Department.
Adoption of Resoiution No. 79-59 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield calling .
for the redemption of Series A off-Street
Parking Revenue Bonds Nos. A790 to A781,
inclusive, and Nos. A780 to A773, inclusive;
for publication of Notice of Redemption of
said Bonds, and authorizing the Fiscal Agent
to redeem said Bonds.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Resolution
No. 79-59 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield calling for the
redemption of Series A Off-Street Parking Revenue Bonds Nos. A790
to A781, inclusive, and Nos. A780 to A773, inclusive; for publication
of Notice of Redemption of said Bonds, and authorizing the Fiscal
Agent to redeem said Boads, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
1959-60 Taxes on certain property now owned
by the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the City
Tax Collector was authorized to cancel the 1959-60 City taxes on the
following property now owned by the City of Bakersfield:
Lots 7 and 8, Block 331
Lots 3 and 4, Block 308
Lots 5 and 6, Block 331
Lots 1-4,Inc. Block 331
Brodek Liquidation Trust
Garland L. Brown
Citizens Laundry
Citizens Laundry
Ba~?rsfield, California, October 26, 1959 - 4
Action on proposed ordinance authorizing
deductions from salaries and wages of
officers and employees for membership dues
in the Bakersfield City Employees'
Association and repealing Ordinances Nos.
891 New Series and 1210 New Series, deferred
for one week.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, action on
proposed ordinance authorizing deductions from salaries and wages
of officers and employees for membership dues in the Bakersfield City
Employees' Association and repealing Ordinances Nos. 891 New Series
and 1210 New Series, was deferred for one week.
Acceptance of Deed from Christina
Gonzales for easement along Eastside Canal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, Deed from
Christina Gonzales for easement along the Eastside Canal, was accepted.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for fencing Eastside Canal and
Kern Island Canal.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for fencing Eastside Canal
and Kern Island Canal.
Approval of Contract ChangeOrder No. 1
to Stroud-Seabrook, Inc. for.construction of
reinforced Concrete Storm Drains and Vitrified
Clay Sewer across Oak Street between Chester
Lane and Brundage Lane.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Contract
Change Order No. 1 to Stroud-Seabrook for construction of Storm Drains
and Sewers across Oak Street between Chester Lane and Brundage Lane,
additional compensation due Contractor amounting to $1580.00, was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers
Nos. 850 to 954 inclusive, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
'Bakersfield, California, Ootober 26, 1959 - 5
.ApproMal~of Plans and Specifications and
l~4rchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for installation of a'Sewage
Pumping Plant on Sandra Drive ~0rth of
White Lane.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, plans and
specifications were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized
to advertise for bids for the installation of a Sewage Pumping Plant
on Sandra Drive north of White Lane.
Approval of Agreement with the State
Division of Highways for modification of
Traffic Signals on U.S. 99 in the City of
Bakersfield at 21st, 24th, 28th and "M"
Streets.
Upo~ a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, agreement
with the State D~vision of Highways for modification of Traffic Signals
on U. S. 99 in the City of Bakersfield ai 21st, 24th, 28th and "M"
Streets, with City's share of the cost estimated a~ $1237.50, was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same in behalf of the
City.
Petition for consent to the commencement
of annexation proceedings for that.are~
to be designated as Greene's Tract No. 3,
referred to the Planning Commission for
study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, petition
from property owners for consent to the commencement of annexation
proceedings in that area to be designated as Greene's Tract No. 3,
was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Reception of two communications relative
to applications from Canal Companies to the
Public Utilities Commission for authority
to ~crease rates for irrigation service.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, two
communications relative to applications of certain canal companies to
the Public Utilities Commission for authority to increase rates for
irrigation service, were received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield~ Californta,~ October 26, 1959- 6
Mayor authorized to attend meeting of Joint
Committee on Fairs Allocation and Classi-
fication and request that a sub-committee hold
a meeting in Kern County.
At thi~ time communications from Robert B. Bradford,
Director of Public Works, add Edwin J. Regan, Senator~ acknowledging
receipt of letter and copy of Resolution concerning allocation of
funds to the 15th District Agricultural Association for race track
facilities at the Kern County Fair, were read, and upon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, Mayor Sullivan was authorized to
attend the first meeting of the Joint Committee on Fairs Allocation
and Classification to be held in Sacramento on November 16 and 17,
and to request that Senator Regan's Committee or a sub-committee,
hold a meeting in Kern County to give the peope who are opposed to the
proposition an opportunity to be heard on the matter.
Reception of communication from the
Bakersfield Art Association.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, communicstion
Art
from the Bakersfield/-A-~ociatiOn to theBakersfield Art Commission,
setting forth this organization's objectives, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Councilman Croes l~ft his seat in the Council Chamber
at 8~40 P.M.
Date fixed for hearing on appeal of
Mary E. Johnson to decision of the Board of
Zoning Adjustment denying her application
for a variance to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a medical office
building at 2026-21st Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, date of
November 16, 1959 was fixed for hearing before the Council on appeal of
Mary E. Johnson to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying
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her application for a variance of zoning to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of'a medical office building in an R-3
Zone on that property commonly known as 2026-21st Street.
Adoption of Resolution No. 80-59 of the
Council ~f the City of Bakersfield,
California, confirming the Assessment for
the construction of sidewalks along Cypress
Street within l~Ablic Improvement District
No. 741, in said City.
This being the time set for hearing any objections from
all persons interested in the work done or in the assessment for the
construction of sidewalks along Cypress Street within Public Improvement
District No. 741, and no protests or objections having been received,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No. 80-59
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, confirming
the assessment for the construction of sidewalks along Cypress
Street within Public Improvement District No. 741 in said City,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1266 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield, California,
designated as Goode 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 Doolin,
seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance No. 1266 New Series approving annexation
of a parcel of uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield,
California, designated as Goode No. 1, and providing for the
taxation of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness of said City,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bal£anz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1267 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of
uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield,
California, designated as College Heights No. 6,
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. 1267 New Series approving
annexation of a parcel o£ uninhabited territ6ry to the City of
Bakers£ield, California, designated as College Heights No. 6, and
providing for the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded
indebtedness of said City, ~as adopted by the followingvote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1268 New Series
amending Section 3.01 (Zening Map) of
Ordinance No.: 1010 New .Series of the City
of Bakersfield, by zoning.certain property
b~ing annzed to said City.
This being the time set for hearing before the Council in
regards to the application of William F. Whitaker et al to annex to the
City of Bakersfield and to zone as a C-1-D (Limited Commercial-
Architectural Design) Zone, that certain property in the County of
Kern located on the easterly side of Mr. Vernon Avenue northerly
of Columbus Avenue, and no protests or objections having been
received, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Ordinance
No. 1268 New Series amending Section 3.01 (Zoning Map) of Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series of the City Of Bakersfield by zoning certain
property being annexed to the City as a C-1-D (Limited Commercial-
Architectural Design) Zone, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
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Adoption of Resolution No. 81-59 annexing
that territory designated as College Heights
No. 6 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 College Heights No. 6, and no protests or
objections having been received, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded
by Balfanz, Resolution No. 81-59 annexing said territory to the Greater
Bakersfield Separation of Grade District, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bal£anz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Councilman Croes took his seat in the Council Chamber at
9:10 P.M.
Failure of motion to adopt Zoning Resolution
granting a variance to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a Sandwich Shop
on that property commonly kaown as ~14 South
Owens Street.
This being the time set for hearing before the Council on
appeal of Joseph M. Lothridge to decision of the Board of Zoning
Adjustment denying his application for a variance to permit the
use of those certain premises zoned as an R-2 (Two-Family Dwelling)
Zone, to permit the construction, operation and maintenance of a
sandwich shop on that property commonly known as 214 South Owens
Street, all interested persons present were given an opportunity
to be heard. After careful consideration was given to all arguments
presented, it was moved by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, that
Zoning Resolution granting the variance to Mr. Lothridge be adopted.
The motion failed to carry by the following vote, and the variance
was considered denied:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin
Noes: Bal£anz, Bentley, Croes, Stiern
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1959 - 10
Previous action of Council denying
variance to Joseph M. Lothridge to
permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a sandwich shop on that
property commonly known as 214 South
Owens Street, set aside, and hearing on
this matter continued for one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, previous
action of the Council denying variance to Joseph M. Lothridge to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance of a sandwich shop on
that property commonly known as 214 South Owens Street, was set aside,
and the hearing on this matter was continued for one week.
Administrative Staff and Police Department
instructed to furnish the Council with a full
report relative to the removal of the "No
Parking" ban on "~' Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the
Administrative Staff and the Police Department were instructed to
furnish the Council at next week's meeting, with a full report relative
to the removal of the "No Parking" ban on "~' Street.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the
Council adjourned at 10:04 P.M.
2O5
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Cali:~ornia
ATTEST:
CITY ~LERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfipld, California, November 2, 1959
Minutes of the:regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, C~lifornin, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 2, 1959.
Invocation was given by the Reverend John E. Friesen
of the Mennonite Brethren Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 26,
Carnakis,
1959 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for One Ton Panel Truck.
This being the time set to open bids for One Ton Panel
Truck, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for Three Police Sedans.
This being the time set to open bids for three Police
Sedans, all bids'received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for installation of a
Sewage Pumping Station.
This being the time set to open bids for the installation of
a Sewage Pumping Station, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin,
the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation
back at this evening's meeting.
Acceptance of bid of Southern Garage
to furnish Two 2~Y~rd Refuse Trucks.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, bid of
Southern Garage to furnish two White 20-yard Refuse Trucks with Leach
Packer for a net amount of $24,506.51 was accepted, and all other bids
Bakersfield, California, November 2, 1959 - 2
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were rejected. The motion carried by the following called vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Stiern
Noes: Cross, Doolin
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1265 New Series
authorizing deductions from salaries and
wages of officers and employees for membership
dues in the Bakersfield City Employees'
Association.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Ordinance No.
1265 New Series authorizing deductions from salaries and wages of
officers and employees for membership dues in the Bakersfield City
Employees' Association, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: Bentley
Absent: None
Approval of Step Salary Increases
effective December 1, 1959.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the following
step salary increases were approved, effective December 1, 1959:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP TO STEP'
J. K. Stotts Engineer 4 5
W. C. Ball Hoseman 4 5
R. K. Perry Hoseman 3 4
R. M. Walsh Hoseman 4 5
T. W. Kinney Patrolman $ 4
B. H. Meek Patrolman 3 4
Joe L. Munoz Patrolman 3 4
John G. Ovens Patrolman 3 4
Taylor Moore Engineering Assistant 3 4
Mathew Martinez Laborer 3 4
Approval of Map of Tract No. 2303 and
Contract and Specifications for
improvements in said Tract~
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, it is ordered
that the map of Tract No. 2303 be, and the same is hereby approved,
that all the streets, avenues, lanes, roads, alleys and easements slYown
upon said map and therein offered for dedication, be, and the same are
hereby accepted for the purposes for which the same are offered for
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dedication. 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:
NAME NATURE OF INTEREST
Richfield Oil Corp. Petroleum Rights below 500'
Amelia J. Fanucchi )
Ray J. Fanucchi ) Petroleum Rights below 500'
Catherine Pasquini )
Mary Fioranelli )
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the
face of said map a copy of this order authenticated by the sea1 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield.
Contract and specifications for the improvement of all
streets, highways, aileys, curbs and gutters, sewers and storm sewers,
dedicated for public purposes according to the map of said Tract No.
2303 were approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Approval of Agreement with the Benton
Park Development Company for Pledge of
Notes to secure performance of Work in
Tract No. 2303.
upon a motion by Doolin, Seconded by Carnakis, Agreement
with the Benton Park Development Company for Pledge of Notes to secure
performance of the Work in Tract No. 2303 was approved, and the
Nayor was authorized to sign same.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers
Nos. 956 to 1408 incluaive, as audited by the Finance Committee were
approved, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to cover
the respective amounts.
Approval of Agreement with the Downtown
Business Association and the East Bakersfield
Progressive Club for Christmas Decorations.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, Agreement
with the Downtown Business Association and the East Bakersfield
Progressive Club for Christmas decorations was approved, and the
Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Bakersfield, California, NoVember 2, 1959 - 4
City Manager instructed to confer with
the Traffic Department relative to the
traffic problem on"H" Street, and make
recommendation back to the Council.
The City Manager reported to the Council that the "No Parking"
signs would be removed from "~' Street, and upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Carnakis, the City Manager was instructed to confer with
the Traffic Department to determine what steps can be taken to
alleviate the heavy traffic problem on "~' Street, and report back to
the Council with a recommendation on the situation.
Reception of communication from the State
Division of Highways advising of public
hearing scheduled to present a proposal
for future improvements of State Sign Route
178.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, communication
from Mr. W. L. Welch, District Engineer of the State Division of
Highways, advising that a public meeting has been scheduled for
December 2, 1959, to present a proposal for future improvements on
State Sign Route 178 from Brown Street to 800 feet east of Morning
Drive, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of recommendations on U~ S. 99
Freeway submitted by D. Jackson Faustman,
Consulting Traffic Engineer.
on the ~.
Traffic
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, recommendations
S. 99 Freeway submitted by D. Jackson Faustman, Consulting
Engineer, were received and ordered placed on file.
Request from Richfield Oil Corporation
for permission to connect property on the
NWC Union Avenue and Jeffrey Street to
City's sewer line granted contingent upon
certain conditions.
At this time a communication from the Richfield Oil Corporation
addressed to the City Manager requesting permission to connect property
to the City sewer line located on the northwest corner of Union Avenue
and Jeffrey Street, proposed to be annexed to the City subject to its
being zoned for service station use was read, and upon a motion by
Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the City Manager was instructed to inform
Bakersfield, California, November 2, 1959 - 5
Richfield representative that the request was granted, contingent
upon a change being made in the proposed sidewalk construction, and
any other changes that the City Manager deems necessary to bring the
property up to City standards.
Approval of exchange of property
in Section 15.
A communication from Ralph Smith, Jr. suggesting that the City
of Bakersfield sell to the subdivider of Tracts 2312, 2322, 2324 and
2325, 0.3?9 acres in Section 15 adjacent to the school property, and
the subdivider sell to the City of Bakersfield, 2.791 acres in Section
15 on the northerly side of Siemon Park, value of the property to be
based on $4000.00 per acre, was read, and upon a motion by Bentley,
seconded by Balfanz, the exchange of property was approved, cost to the
City being $9648.00.
City Auditor authorized to transfer funds
to cover overtime pay for paint crews working
Saturdays and Sundays doing traffic painting..
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Stiern, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $1,000 from Account No. 32-452-03, Motor
Vehicle License Fee Fund, Overtime Pay, to Account No. 32-516-03,
Traffic Painting, Overtime Pay, to provide funds to cover overtime
pay for paint crews working Saturdays and Sundays doing traffic painting.
Permission granted Board of Trustees
of the First Baptist Church to close
alley from "L" Street to the end of the
Christian Education Building, on Sunday only.'
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, request from the
Board of Trustees of the First Baptist Church for permission to close
that section of the alley from "L" Street to the end of the Christian
Education Building from 9. A.M. to 12 noon, on Sunday only, was
granted.
Bakersfield, California, November 2, 1959 - 6
2].7
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: Bentley
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 146
approving recommendation of Planning
Commission relative to Tract No..2335
with Modification thereof.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of Fairway Land
and Development Company, Ltd. to decision of the Planning Commission
approving tentative map of Traci No. 2335, subject to condition of
construction of a solid masonry fence five feet high adjacent to
Wilson Road, all interested persons present were given an opportunity
to be heard. After careful consideration was given to all arguments
presented, upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Zoning
Resolution No. 146 approving recommendation of the Planning ,Commission.
relative to Tract No. 2335 with modification thereto that a chain link.
fence with metal slats ~ive feet high be erected adjacent to the sidewalk
on Wilson Road with openings in said fence six feet wide at the end
of each cul-de-sac, said fence on Wilson Road not to extend at the
intersection of each street beyond the point of curve of the sidewalks
of each of said intersecting streets, was adopted by the following vote:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 147
granting a variance to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a Sandwich Shop
on that property commonly known as 214 South
Owerim Street.
This being the time set for continued hearing on appeal of
Joseph M. Lothridge to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
denying application for a variance to permit the use Of certain premises
zoned as an R-2 (Two-Family Dwelling) Zone to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a sandwich shop on said premises commonly
known as 214 South Owens Street, all interested persons present were
Bakersfield, California, November 2, 1959 - 7
given an opportunity to be heard. Upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Collins, zoning resolution No. 147 granting the variance
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin
Noes: Balfanz, Croes, Stiern
Absent: None
Acceptance of bid of Stewart & Wattenbarger
for installation of Sewage Pumping Station.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, bid of Stewart
and Wattenbarger ~to install Sewage Pumping Station for $3350.00
was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign the contract.
City Manager authorized to be absent from
the City November 6, 1959.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, ~e City
Manager was authorized to be absent from the City on Friday,
November 6, 1959.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the Council
adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
~[~YOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
%t~a~.~ ~_ ff~ici~r
CITY ERK and ~ k of the Council
of the~Lcity of
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1959
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~inutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chmmber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 9, 1959.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 2, 1959 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of o£fer of Mr. Larry Bennett
of the Kern Economic Council to analyze
City's bookkeeping system and make
recommendation for any improvements to
the Council.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Balfanz,~ offer of Mr.
Larry Bennett, Executive Director of the Kern Economic Council, to
analyze the City's bookkeeping system and make comprehensive
recommendations back to the Council for any improvements in same, was
accepted, and all City departments were instructed to cooperate with
Mr. Bennett and give him any information requested.
Council adopts Minute Order fixing
the first Monday following August 20th
in each year for adopting ordinance
levying tax rate for the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the Council
adopted a Minute Order fixing the first Monday following August 20tlh
in each year for the adoption of an ordinance levying tax rate for the
City of Bakersfield.
Opening bids for Mobile Radio Equipment.
This being the time set to open bids for Mobile Radio Equipment
for the Fire Department, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carz~kis,
the bids were referred to the City Manager with instructions to
consult electronic experts other than the three bidders before making
recommendation on this equipment to the Council.
Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1959 - 2
Opening bids for the paving and improving
of Truxtun Avenue between "V" and "L" Street.
This being the time set to open bids for the paving and
improving of Truxtun Avenue between "V" Street and "L" Street, all
bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde, Inc.
for ~ Ton Panel Truck.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, bid of Geo.
Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish ~ ton Panel Truck, Model Ford F-100,
for a net amount of $2,235.69 was accepted, and all other bids
were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Three-Way Chevrolet
to furnish Three Police Sedans.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, bid of
Three-Way Chevrolet to furnish Three Police Sedans for a net amount
of $5,967.45 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected,
Reception of report submitted by Mayor
Sullivan on the subject of Federal
Urban Funds.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, report
submitted by Mayor Sullivan on the subject of Federal Urban Funds,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of report submitted by Mayor
Sullivan on the subject of Widening of
Brundage Lane.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by'Balfanz, report
submitted by Mayor Sullivan on the subject of the Widening of Brundage
Lane, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 85-59 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield consenting
to the commencement of annexation proceedings
for the annexation to the City of Bakersfield
of certain inhabited and unincorporated
territory in the County of Kern, State of
California, contiguous to the City of Bakersfield,
designated as "Greene's Tract No. 3."
The Planning Commission hay ing submitted a memorandum
recommending that area designated as Greene's Tract No. 3 be annexed
Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1959 - 3
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to the City of Bakersfield, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by
Collins, Resolution No. 85-59 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 unin-
corporated territory in the County of Kern, State of California,
contiguous to the City of Bakersfield, designated'as "Greene's Tract
No. S," was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 84-59 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield including
a Taxicab Terminal as a specifically permitted
use in a C-2 (Commercial) Zone.
A Resolution of the PlanninE Commission recommending a
Taxicab Terminal as a permitted use in a C-2 (Commercial) Zone, and
a permitted use in a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone upon the granting
of a Conditional Use Permit was read, and after some discussion, it
was the opinion of the Council that the operation of a Taxicab
Terminal should not be a permitted use in a C-1 (Limited Commercial)
Zone upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit, and upon a motion
by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No. 84-59 resolving that
a Taxicab Terminal be included as a specifically permitted use in a
C-2 (Commercial) Zone, was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 1269
New Series amending Ordinance No. 658 New
Series of the City of Bakersfield by adding
thereto a new Section to.be known as
Section 75.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1269 New Series amending Ordinance No. 658 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield, by adding thereto a new Section to be known
as Section 75, which prohibits the operation of any vehicle between
Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1959 - 4
"L" and "M" Street on that certain alley running east and west
between Truxtun Avenue and 17th Street between the hours of 9:00
o'clock A.M. and 12 o'clock N. on any Sunday when appropriate
signs are in place in said alley giving notice of
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Collins, Croes,
A110wance of Claims~
said prohibition,
Doolin, Stiern
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers Nos.
lll0 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
1049 to
allowed,
cover the respective amounts.
Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1
to William H. Schallock in connection
with Civic Auditorium Sewer Relocation
project.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Contract
Change Order No. i to William H. schallock in amount of $931.80 for
additional work on Civic Auditorium Sewer Relocation project, was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
City Clerk instructed to send copies of
Supplemental Auditorium Report #3 to all
members of the Council.
It was moved by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, that the
matter of appointing a Civic Auditorium Advisory Commission and an
Auditorium Director be referred to the Civic Audi%orium committee
for study and recommendation back to the Council. Upon being reminded
by Councilman Stiern that the Council Auditorium Committee had conducted
a study along these lines and filed a report with the Council on
April 20, 1959, the Council then instructed the City Clerk to send
copies of this report to each member of the Council, in order to
refresh their memories on what had been recommended by the Civic
Auditorium Committee.
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Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1959 - 5
City Manager and City Attorney instructed
to commence work on an ordinance outlining
the enabling legislation for the functioning
of the Civic Auditorium..
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Collins, the City
Manager and City Attorney were instructed to commence work on an
ordinance which would outline the enabling legislation necessary
for the functioning of the Civic Auditorium,using all available
information and data that can be obtained from other cities.
Approval of Agreement with the Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph Company authorizing
reimbursement for the relocation of facilities
in connection with the construction of the
Bakersfield Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, s~conded by Balfanz, Agreement
with the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company a~thorizing
reimbursement for the relocation of facilities in connection with the
construction of the Bakersfield Civic Auditorium, was approved, and
the Mayor was authorized to sign same in behalf of the City.
Adoption of Resolution No. 82-59 of the
Council overruling protests made in connection
with the Resolution of Intention No. 743
concerning certain improvement work in Public
Improvement District No. 743.
This being the time and place set for hearing protests
from any and all persons having any objections to the proposed
construction of sidewalks on the east side of Real Road and the east
and west sides of Western Drive, all between Bank Street and Palm
Street, also described as fronting on Lots 109 to 130, inclusive, and
Lots 141 to 184, inclusive, and the construction of sidewalks on the
sideyards of Lots 109, 130, 141, 152, 163, and 184, all in Tract
1530, known as Public Improvement District No. 743, the City Clerk
read the written protests which had been received. All interested
persons present were given an opportunity to be heard. After all
agruments had been carefull considered, upon a motion by Bentley,
Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1959 - 6
seconded by Stiern, Resolution No. 82-59 of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, overrruling protests made in connection with Resolution
of Intention No. 743 concerning certain improvement work in Public
Improvement District No.
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,
Noes: None
Absent: None
743, was adopted by the following vote:
Carnakis, Collinsf Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Adoption of Resolution No. 83-59 ordering
the work in Public Improvement District
No. 743 in the City of Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, Resolution No.
83-59 ordering the work in Public Improvement District No. 743 in
the City of Bakersfield,
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,
Noes: None
Absent: None
California, was adopted by the following vote:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Mayor authorized to prepare a Proclamation
endorsing and recognizing Committee for
Clemency~for Hungarian Youths.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, Mayor Sullivan
was authorized to prepare a Proclamation endorsing and recognizing the
Committee for Clemency for Hungarian Youths.
City Manager instructed to remove
certain tables from Jas~ro Park.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager was instructed to remove tables along the 18th Street side of
Jastro Park, and have them distributed in other parks in the City.
Permission granted the Police Department
to retain Servi Car No, 15.
Upon a motion.by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the Police
Department was granted permission to retainSThree Wheel Servi Car No.
which had been scheduled to be traded in on new equipment.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the Council
adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
15,
M~¥O~~R of ~B~kersfield,
ATTEST:
CITY CL~RK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council of
the Cit~ of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1959
227
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 16, 1959.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 9, 1959 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Phoenix Construction
Company for the paving and improving of
rruxtun Avenue between "V" Street and "L"
Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, bid of Phoenix
Construction Company for the paving and improving of Truxtun Avenue
between "V" Street and "L" Street for the sum of $140,987.00 was
accepted, subject to the approval of the State Division of Highways,
all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
the contract covering same.
Reception of City Auditor's Monthly
report for October, 1959.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Auditor's Monthly Report for October, 1959 was r~ceived and ordered
placed on file.
Approval. of Agreement with the Pacific
Gas and Electric Company for relocation
of facilities in Civic Auditorium Site.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by ~tiern, Agreement with
the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for relocation of facilities in
the Civic Auditorium Site was approved, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign same.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers Nos.
llll to 1165 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1959 - 2
Offer from the Publix Title Company
to sell two Union Avenue Sanitation
District Bonds to the City referred
to the City Attorney to determine the
status of these properties.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, offer from
the Publix Title Company to sell Bond 109 and Bond llS, Union Avenue
Sanitation District Series 1, to the City of Bakersfield, was
referred to the City Attorney to determine the status of these
properties and report back to the Council.
Approval of Agreement with the State
Division of Highways for modification of
traffic control signal systems at the
intersections of 21st, 24th and 28th Streets
with State Highway Route 4, (U.S. 99.)
Due to the fact that it was discovered that Agreement No.
70-59 entered into with the State Division of Highways for modification
of traffic control signal systems at the intersections of 21st, 24th
and 28th Street with State Highway Route 4, (U. S. 99) contained an error,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, a revised agreement
covering the work was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
same.
Previous action of the Council approving
Agreement No. 70-a9 with the State Division
of Highways for signal modifications at
21st, 24th and 28th Streets, rescinded.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, previous
action of the Council approving Agreement No. 70-59 with the State
Division of H~ghways for signal modifications at 21st, 24th and 28th
Streets, was rescinded, and the City Clerk was instructed to request
the Division of Highways to return all copies of said agreement for
cancellation.
Approval of Map of Tract No. 2267 and
Contract and Specifications for
improvements.in said Tract.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, ~conded by Doolin, it is ordered
that the Map of Tract No. 2267 be, and the same is hereby approved,
that all the avenues and drives shown upon said map and thereon offered
Bakers£ield, Californi~, November 16, 1959 - 3
for dedication be, and the same are hereby accepted £or the purpose,
or the purposes for which the same are offered for dedication.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11587 of the Business
and Professions Code, the City Council hereby waives the requirements
of signature of the following:
E. Jesse Haberkern and Rebecca S. Haberkern, owners of
mineral interest below 500', Richfield Oil Corporation, lessee of
mineral interest below 500', Kern County Land Company, owner of an
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 Council of the City of Bakersfield.
Contract and specifications for 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.
2267 were approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Request from the Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District that certain
streets in the area of the Beale Avenue
overcrossing and the relocation of Truxtun
Avenue be closed and realigned, r erefred to
the City'Manager, the Planning Commission,
the City Attorney and the City Engineer for
study.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, a request
from the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District that
certain streets in the area of the Beale Avenue overcrossing and
the relocation of Truxtun Avenue be closed and realigned, so as to
more adequately control traffic flow in this area, was referred to
the City Manager, the Planning Commission, the City Attorney and
the City Engineer for study.
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Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1959 - 4
Reception of memorandum from the Board
of Zoning Adjustment advising that
Conditional Use Permit had been granted
to the Shell Oil Co,any.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, memorandum
from the Board of zoning Adjustment advising that a Conditional Use
Permit had been granted to the Shell Oil Company in an A-2 (Agriculture-
Oil Well) Zone, to permit the drilling, operation and maintenance
of an oil and gas well and equipment on the Municipal Farm approximately
1/4 mile south of Sewage Disposal Plant No. 2, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Failure of motion to adopt Zoning Resolution
granting variance of Zoning Ordinance No.
1010 New Series to permit .the construction,
operation and main~nance of a medical office
building~on property commonly known as 2026
21st Street in the City of Bakersfield,
California.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of Mary E.
Johnson.to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying her
application fer variance of an R-3 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling)
Zone, to permit the construction, operation and maintenance of a
medical office building on that certain property in the City of
Bakersfield commonly known as 2026-21st Street, all interested
persons present were given an opportunity to be heard. The City
Clerk read two letters favoring the granting of the variance. After
careful consideration was given to all arguments presented, it was
moved by Bentley, that the variance be denied. The motion died for
lack of a second. It was then moved by Carnakis, seconded by Collins,
that Zoning Resolution granting the variance be adopted. The motion
failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin
Noes: Balfanz, Bentley, Croes, Stiern
Absent: None
Bakersfield, Calif0rnia, November 16, 1959 - 5
Adoptiom of Zoning Resolution No. 148
denying variance of Zoning Ordinance No.
lO10 New Series, to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a medical office
building on that property commonly known as
2026-21st Street, in the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Bentley, Zoning
Resolutio~ No. 148 denying variance of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New
Series t~ permit the construction,operation and maintenance of a
medical office building on property commonly known as 2026-21st Street,
in the City of Bakersfield, California, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Croes, Stiern
Noes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 149
denying variance of Zoning Ordinance No.
1010 New Series to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a Beauty Shop
in an existing dwelling on property commonly
known as 2011 Maple Street, in the City of
Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of Lorene
Green to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying her
application for the construction, operation and maintenance of a
beauty shop on that certain property in the City of Bakersfield
commonly known as 2011 Maple Street, all interested persons present
were given an opportunity to be heard. After carefully considering
all arguments presented, upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern,
Zoning Resolution No. 149 denying variance of Zoning Ordinance No.
1010 New Series to permit.the construction, operation and maintenance
of a Beauty Sjop in an existingdwelling on property commonly known
as 2011 Maple Street, in the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Croes, Stiern
Noes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1959 - 6
Matter of granting permission to an
outdoor amusement company to conduct a
. carnival in the Westchester Shopping
District referre~ to the City Manager and
Chief of Police for clearance.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, request from
representative of. an outdoor amusement company~to conduct a carnival
in the Westchester Shopping District as a promotional proj.ect, was
referred to the City Manager and Chief of Police for clearance, and
they were instructed to conform to city ordinances and the policy of
the Council when consideration is given relative to the granting of
a permit for this type of operation.
City Attorney instructed to ~repare a
contract with the Westchester Village
Association for Christmas decorations
in the Westchester Shopping District.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Doolin, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a contract with the Westchester
Village Association for Christmas decorations in the Westchester
Shopping District.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the
Council adjourned at 10:S1P. M.
MAYOR of
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 23, 1959
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 23, 1959.
Invocation was given by Major Clayton of the Salvation Army.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Sullivan.
Collins, Croes,
None
Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Doolin, Stiern
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 16, 1959 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Radio Corporation
of America to furnish Mobile Radio
Equipment for the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, bid of Radio
Corporation of America to furnish Mobile Radio Equipment for the Fire
Department for unit price of $595.00 was accepted, all other bids
and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract for
were rejected,
Sa~le.
Reception of report from City Attorney
on determination of the status of the
properties offered for sale to the City
by the Publix Title Company.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, report from
the City Attorney determining the status of properties offered for
sale to the City by the Publix Title Company covered by Union Avenue
Sanitation District Series i Bonds Nos. 109 and 115, was received
and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney in structed to reply to communication
from the Publix Title Company relative
to status of properties offered for sale
to the City.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to reply to communication from the Publix
Title Company relative to status of properties offered for sale to
the City.
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Bakersfield, California, November 23, 1959 - 2
Council Committee appointed to study
problems of Bakersfield Art Association
dissolved.
At this time, Councilman Carnakis, chairman, gave a verbal
report on a meeting held between the Bakersfield Art Association
and the Council Committee appointed to study the problems existing
at the Cunninghmm Memorial Art Gallery, and upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Collins, the Council Committee was dissolved.
Reception of report from Mayor Sullivan
relative to statements made by
representatives of the Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District before the
Public Utilities Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, report from
Mayor Sullivan relative to certain statements made by the Greater
Bakersfield SeParation of Grade District at hearing before the Public
Utilities Commission was received and ordered placed on file, and an
invitation was extended to Mr. Ralph A. Wiese and Mr. Roland Woodruff,
to appear before the Council on December 7, 1959 to discuss these
statements with the Council.
Council to discuss the reported closing
of certain city streets with the representatives
of the Greater Bak~rsfield Separation o£ Grade
District when meeting is held relative to the
closure of certain streets in connection with
the Beale Overpass.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the Council
corrected previous motion to arrange to discuss the matter of the
reported closing of "K", "M" and "0" Streets with the representatives
of the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District at the same
time meeting is held to discuss the closure of certain streets in
connection with the Beale Overpass.
City Engineer instructed to inform the
Public Utilities Commission that the
City is not contemplating the closure of
"M" and "0" Streets.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Engineer was instructed to inform the Public Utilities Commission
that the City of Bakersfield is not contemplating the closure of "M"
and "O" Streets.
Bakersfield, California, November 23, 1959 - 3
City Manager authorized to request the
Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade
District to furnish the City with legal
description of proposed street closures
in connection wiih the Beale Overpass.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, the City Manager
was authorized to request the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade
District to furnish the City with an adequate and appropriate legal
description of the proposed streets to be closed in connection with
the Beale Overpass.
Reappointment of Robert Peterson as
Member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, Robert Peterson
was reappointed as a member of the Board of ~ni~g Adjustment for a
three year term expiring December 1, 1962.
First reading of proposed ordinance
amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 815
New Series of the City of Bakersfield
pertaining to claims for exemption.
At this time the City Attorney gave a brief explanation
of proposed.ordinance amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 815 New
Series of the City of Bakersfield, pertaining to claims for exemption, which
was considered the first reading of the ordinance.
Approval of agreement with Westchester
Village Association for Christmas
decorations, if and when this organization
signs the contract.
Upon a motion by Camakin, seconded by Doolin, Agreement
with the Westchester Village Association for Christmas decorations
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same, funds to be
available if and when this organization signs the agreement being held
in the City Attorney's office.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers
Nos. 1166 to 1220 inclusive, as audited by the Voucher Approval
Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue
checks to cover the respective amounts.
Bakersfield, California, November 23, 1959 - 4
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
property taxes assessed to Child Guidance
Clinic and Family Service Agency.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel 1959-60 property taxes in amount
o£ $86.77, assessed to the Child Guidance Clinic and Family Service
Agency.
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
1959-60 property taxes in Block 328,
Bakersfield, acquired by the County of
Kern.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the City
Collector was authorized to cancel 19~9-60 taxes on the following
property in Block 328, Bakers£ield, acquired by the County of Kerm:
Lot i - E 2 ft. Lot 2 111.99
W 50 £t. o£ E 52 ft. Lot 2 84.80
E 26 ft. Lot 3 and W 14 ft. Lot 2 16.12
W 40 ft.Lot 3 37.04
E 33 ft. of N. 85.5 ft. Lot 4 25.04
W 33 ft. of N 75.5 ft. Lot 4 28.64
S 30 ft. Lot 4, also 6.5 ft. vacated
alley adj. 16.29
Lots 5 and 6 103.24
Permission granted Western Sales and
Enterprises to conduct a temporary sales
Outlet at 1001 Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, permission
was granted the Western Sales and Enterprises to conduct a temporary
sales outlet at 1001 Chester Avenue during the remainder of November
and the month of December, 1959.
Permission granted Deeter Improvements,
Inc. to connect property at Stockdale
Highway and Garnsey Avenue to the city
sewer line subject to certain conditions.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, permission
was granted Deeter Improvements, Inc. to connect property at Stockdale
Highway and Garnsey Avenue to the city sewer on a rental agreement
until such time as same is annexed to the City, subject to certain
Bakersfield, California,~ November 23, 1959 - 5
conditions imposed by the, City Engineer:
1. Plan and profile of the proposed sewer lines to
be submitted to the Engineering Department
before construction is started
2.All sewers and appurtenances to be constructed
to City standards
3. Sewer Rental Agreement to be entered into before
sewers are used if not annexed by that time.
Encroachment Permit. granted Law Associates
to construction a ramp and planter at
1712 - 19th Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, Emcroachment.
Permit was granted Law Associates to construct a ramp and planter
along the south side of the building at 1700-12-19th Street.
Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed from
Ralph L. and Edna M. Smith for portion of
Section 6, Township 30 South, Range 28
East, M.D.M.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bal£anz, Quitclaim
Deed from Ralph L. and Edna M. Smith for a portion of Section 6,
Township 30 South~ Range 28 East, M.D.M., was accepted.
~ City Manager instructed to enter into
contract with the State Employees Retirement
System regarding actuarial survey to
determine cost of survivor benefits.
In accordance with request from the Bakersfield City
Employees' Association, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins,
the City Manager was authorized to enters. into a contract with the State
Employees Retirement System to conduct an actuarial survey to determine
the cost of a program of survivor benefits.
Authorization granted to waive
residential requirement of the Charter
for the ~lassification of Refuse and
Cleaning Foreman in order that an
emergency appointmen~ may be made.
A communication from the Chairman of the Civil Service Board
for the Miscellaneous Departments advising that there were no persons
available to fill the position of Refuse and Cleaning Foreman was read,
Bakersfield,, California, November 2S, 1959 - 6
and upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, authorization was
granted to waive the residential requirement of the Charter,.as
provided by Section 43 (a), in order that an emergency appointment
to the position may be made.
Reception of communication from W. L. Welch,
District Engineer for the Division of
Highways, relative to meeting to be held'to
present a proposal for the widening of
Niles Street.
Upon a motion by Croes,. seconded by Carnakis, letter from
W. L. Welch, Dkstrict Engineer of the State Division of Highways,
reminding the Council of meeting to be held on December 2, 1959,
to present a proposal for the widening of Niles Street between Brown
Street and 800 feet east of Morning Drive, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of invitati~n'fr6m Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to attend
and participate in this years Metropolitan
Bakersfield Community.Needs Conference.
Upon a.motion by Croes,.seconded by Collins~ invitation from
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to attend and participate
in this years Metropolitan Bakersfield Community Needs Conference
scheduled for Saturday, December 5, at the Bakersfield College, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Master Street Lighting Plan
for Tract No. 2294.
Upon a motion by Doolin,
Street Lighting Plan for Tract No.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
Council adjourned at 9:07 P.M.
ATTEST:
seconded by Carnakis, Master
2294 was approved.
seconded by Doolin, the
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,
CITY ~ an~ Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council
of the'City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, November SO, 1959
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 30, 1959.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Clayton NcCoy of
the Church of the Living God.
Present:
Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Doolin, Stiern
Absent: Mayor Sullivan
Due to the absence of Mayor Sullivan, Vice-president Doolin
acted as presiding officer.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 23,
approved as presented.
Opening bids for approximately 2700
1959 were
feet of fence and five gates on Kern Island
and Eastside Canals.
This~being the time set to open bids for approximately
2700 feet of fence and five gates on Kern Island and Eastside Canals,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon
a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of sidewalks
on the east side of Real Road and the
east and west sides of Western Drive, all
between Bank Street and Palm Street in Tract
1530, known as Public Improvement District
No. 743.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
sidewalks on the east side of Real Road and the east and west sides
of Western Drive, all between Bank Street and Palm Street in Tract
1530, known as Public Improvement District No. 743, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Balfanz, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study
and recommendation.
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Bakersfield, California, November 30, 1959 - 2
Reception of report from the City Manager
relative to Cooperative Highway Planning.
City Clerk instructed to request the Board
of Supervisors and the County Planning
Commission to continue hea~ing on proposed
amendment to the highway plan of the County
of Kern until Dr. Faustman has completed
survey and made his report to the Council.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, report from
the City Manager relative to cooperative Highway Planning was received
and ordered placed on file, and the City Clerk was instructed to
direct a communication to the Board of Supervisors and the County
Planning Commission requesting that the Commission continue its
public hearing on a proposed amendment to the highway plan of the
County of Kern until after Dr. Faustman has completed his survey
and made a report of his recommendations to the Council.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1270 New Series
amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 815 New
Series, of the City of Bakersfield,
pertaining to claims for exemption.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Ordinance
No. 1270 New Series amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 815 New
Series of the City of Bakersfield, pertaining to claims for exemption,,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Step Salary increases
effective January l, 1960.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the following
step salary increases were approved, to become effective January l,
1960:
NAME CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP TO STEP
Barbara Kelley Account Clerk I 3 4
G. T. George Building Inspector 3 4
Martha Jones Typist Clerk II 4 5
G.L.Canaday Master Mechanic 4 5
E. L. Hughes Fire Prevention Inspector I 4 5
J. A. Taylor Hoseman 4 5
Jeannie Newcomb Typist Clerk II 3 4
J. A. Dalley Lieutenant 4 5
Mary Holman Lieutenant 4 5
Bakersfield, California, November S0, 1959 - S
N~ME
CLASSIFICATION
FROM STEP TO STEP
A. J. Mier
E. A. Walls
R. H. Fox
R. M. Del Re
R. Skrivanek
L. D. Livermore
Joe Snow
Harold Bergen
Wayne Harris
Austin Hemphill
James R. Day
John Petty
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Radio Technician
Desk Sergeant
Stenographer Clerk II
Patrolman
Motor Patrolman
City Engineer
Engineer I
Engineering Aide I
Mechanic
Semi-skilled Laborer
4 5
4 5
4 5
3 4
3 4
3 4
3 4
3 4
4 5
3 4
4 5
3 4
Matter of proposed license tax for soliciting
of advertising by Radio and Television
Broadcasting stations referred back to
Committee for study.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, the matter
of amending License Ordinance No. 1246 New Series to provide a license
tax for the privilege of soliciting advertising by radio and television
broadcasting stations, Was referred back to the Council Committee for
further study.
Grace period for payment of License Tax
without penalty by Radio and Television
Broadcasting stations extended until
Council'.Cof~mitteemakes its recommendations
to the Council.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the grace
period for payment of License Tax without penalty by the Radio and
Television Broadcasting stations was extended until such time
as the Council Committee makes its recommendations relative to paying
same, back to the Council.
Loud Speaker Permits granted Kern County
Shrine Club and the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Loud Speaker
Permits were granted the Kern County Shrine Club and the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of ~ommerce for use of sound equipment for the
Potato Bowl and Christmas parades.
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Bakersfield, California, November 30, 1959 - 4
Approval of Contract Change Order No. 2
to Stroud-Seabrook, Inc. for construction
c~f reinforced concrete storm drains and
vitrified(* cIay ~wer across Oak Street
between Chester Lane and Brundage Lane.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Collins, Contract
Change Order No. 2 to Stroud-Seabrook for construction of reinforced
concrete storm drains and vitri£ied clay sew~ across Oak Street between
Chester Lane and Brundage Lane, for additional compensation of
$206.96 was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Reception of application of the Greater
Bakersfield Separation of Grade District
to the Public Utilities Commission for an
order authorizing a delay in installing
automatic gate arms at the intersections
of certain streets by the A. T. & S. F.
Railway Company, and letter of explanation
from Mayor Sullivan.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Collins, application
of the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District to the Public
Utilities Commission for an order authorizing a delay in the
installation of automatic gate arms at the intersections of certain
streets in the City of Bakersfield by the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company,
and letter from Mayor Sullivan explaining same, were received and
ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Vouchers Nos.
1221 to 1269 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 A. Bakerjun,
thanking the Council for courtesy and hospitality
extended to hi~ while a visitor in Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Bentley, letter from
A. Bakerjun of Jordan, thanking the Council for the hospitality and
courtesy extended to him while a visitor in the City, was received
and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, November 30, 1959 - 15
Reception of letter from Assembly
Sub-committee on Records Preservation
advising of hearing to b~ held in Lo~
Angeles on the Preservation of Records.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, letter from
the Assembly Sub-committee on Records Preservation advising of a two
day hearing to be held on the Preservation of Records'in Los Angeles
on December lO and ll, 1959, was received and ordered placed on file,
and the City Manager's administrative assistant was authorized to attend
this hearing.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the Council
adjourned at $:50 P.M.
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MAYOR of the City Calif.
ATTEST: ~
ERK AND Ex~ cio Clerk of the Council
of the~City of Bakersfield, California'
Bakersfield, California, December 7, 1959
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, C&lifornia, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P. M.'Dece~ber 7, 1959.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. ~ouncilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 30, 1959 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Cyclone Fence for
approximately 2700 feet of fence and
five gates on Kern Island and Eastside
Canals.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, unit price as
approximately
bid by the Cyclone Fence, for/2'100 feet of fence and five gates on
Kern Island and Eastside Canals was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Adoption of Resolution No. 86-59 of award
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, awarding the contract for the
doing of the work in the matter of "Public
Improvement District No. 743", in said City,
pursuant to Resolution of Intention adopted by
said Council on the 21st day of October, 1959.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No.
86-59 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, awarding
the contract for the doing of the work in the matter of "Public
Improvement District No. 743", to Boyd's Concrete Works, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
All other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign the contract in behalf of the City.
Bakersfield, California, December 7, 1959 - 2
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 1271
New Series repealing Subdivision 52 of, and
adding Subdivision 65.1 to, Section 24 of
L~cense Ordinance No. 1246 New Series of the
City of Bakersfield, pertaining to advertising
soliciting by Radio and Television Broadcasting
Stations.
At this time Councilman Carnakis, chairman of the Council
Committee studying the matter, submitted the Committee' recommendations
relative to license tax to be paid by Television and Radio Stations,
and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, Emergency Ordinance
No. 1271 Ne~ Series of the City of Bakersfield, pertaining to
advertising solicitting by Radio and Television Broadcasting stations,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, .Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on application of Richfield Oil Corporation
to classify that certain property in the County'
of Kern located on the northwesterly Corner of
Union Avenue and Jeffrey Street as a C-1 Zone
upon annexation to the City~of Bakersfield.
A memorandum f~om the Planning Commission recommending approval
of application of the Richfield Oil Corporation to classify that certain
property in the C~unty of Kern located on the northwesterly corner of
Union Avenue a~d Jeffrey Street as a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone upon
annexation to the City of Bakersfield was read, and upon a motion by
Carnakis, seconded by Croes, date of December 2S, 1959 was fixed for
hearing on this matter before the Council.
Date fixed for hå before the C~uncil on
application of John C. Murdock to rezone certain
property located on the southwesterly corner of
East California Avenue and Brown Street.
A memorandum from the Planning Commission recommending approval
of application of John C. Murdock to amend the zoning boundaries of that
certain property located on the sout~hwesterly corner of East California
Avenue and Brown Street from an R-2 (Two-Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-2
(Commercial) Zone, was read, and upon a motion by Croes, seconded by
Carnakis, date of December 28, 1959 was fixed for hearing on this
matter before the Council.
Bakersfield, California, December 7, 1959 - 3
Reception of memorandum of Planning Commission
recommending approval as to design and location
of street.closings in vicinity of Beale Overpass,
subject to.certain conditions.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, memorandum of
the Planning Commission recommending approval of request of Greater
Bakersfiel~ Separation of Grade District for street closings in
vicinity of Beale Overpass, as to design and location, subject to
certain conditions, was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Drainage Sump Standards, as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Drainage Sump
Standards, as recommended by the Planning Commission, were approved
and adopted.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Vouchers Nos.
1270 to 1362 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. 87-59 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
prescribing the holidays during the year
1960, to which all employees of the City
of Bakersfield shall be entitled.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 87-59 pf the Council of the City of Bakersfield prescribing the
holidays during the year 1960 to which all employees of the City of
Bakersfield shall be entitled, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: Bentley
Absent: None
City Manager to confer with the County of
Kern relative to including future westerly
extension of Truxtun Avenue in Master Plan.
A communication from Mr. W. L. W, lch, District Engineer
State Division of Highways, relative to a 64 foot opening under the
proposed Oak Street freeway and future signalizatioa oX the California
Bakersfield, California, December 7, 1959
Avenue-Oak Street intersection was read, and upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Doolin, theCity Manager was instructed to confer with
County of Kern officials and discuss the matter of adopting a Master
Plan which would provide for the future westerly extension of Truxtun
Avenue.
Reception of communication from Mr. W. L.
Welch, District Engineer State Division of
Highways, relative to future westerly extension
of Truxtun Avenue and the future signalization
of the California Avenue-Oak Street intersection.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from Mr. W. L. Welch, District Engineer State Division of Highways,
relative to the future westerly extension of Truxtun Avenue and the
future signalization of the California Avenue-Oak Street intersection,
was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to contact County
of Kern and obtain information regarding ~s
Health and Accident Insurance Plan.
Communications from the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company
and certain City employee representatives regarding the increase in the
cost of the City's present Health and Accident Plan, were read,
a motion by Stiern, seconded by Carnakis, the City Manager was
to contact Mr. Millar, Executive Officer of the County of Kern,
information relative to the cost and benefits of the County's Medical
Plan, and report his findings back to the Council at next week's meeting.
Reception of communications from the
Pacific Mutual~Life Insurance Company and
the City Employee representatives relative
to City's health and Accident Plan.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, communications
from the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company and City Employee
representatives relative to the City's Health and Accident Plan, were
received and ordered placed on file.
and upon
instructed
and obtain
Bakersfield, California, December 7, 1959 - 5
Hearing On metion 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
located on both sides of Truxtun Avenue easterly
of "Q" Street and westerly of "V" Street
terminated, and matter referred back to the
Planning Commission for further study,
This being the time set for hearing on the motion of the
Planning Commission to 'amend Zoning 0~dinance No. 1010 New Series of
the City of Bakersfield by changing the land use zoning of that certain
property located on both sides of Truxtun Avenue easterly of "Q"
Street and westerly of "V" Street, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded
by Stiern, the hearing was terminated, and the matter was referred
back to the Planning Commission for further study.
Proposal to hold Jazz Concert in
Bakersfield taken under advisement.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, proposal to
hold a jazz concert in Bakersfield was taken under advisement.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance similar to County ordinance
regulating photographers.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Stiern, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepar~ an ordinance similar to the County's
ordinance' regulating photograph'ers, and Submit same to the Council
for its consideration in 30 days.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the Council
adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Califor~ a
ATTEST:
CIT and Ex-O~ficio Clerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 1959
249
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 14, 1959.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Ralph Bolick of St.
Mark's Methodist Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 1959 were,
approved as presented.
Reception of City Manager's report relative
to City's Health and Accident Insurance Plan.
A communication from the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company
and a report from the City Manager relative to rate increase for the
City's Health and Accident Insurance Plan was read, and upon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Bal£anm, were received and ordered placed
on file.
Action on City's Health and Accident
Insurance Plan deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, action on the
City's Health and Accident Insurance Plan was deferred for one week.
Adoption of Resolution No. 88-59
recommending the establishment of a branch
of the University of California in
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 88-59 recommending the establishment of a branch of the University
of California in Bakersfield was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bal£anz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
The City Clerk was instructed to mail copies of the
resolution to all interested parties.
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 1959 - 2
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on appeal of Marie S. Swinehart to decision
of the Board of Zoning Adjustment denying
her application to conduct a dry-cleaning
agency at her home.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, date of
January 4, 1960 was fixed for hearing before the Council on appeal
of Marie S. Swinehart to decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
denying her application to conduct a dry-c~eaning agency at her home
at 1701 Forrest Street.
Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1
to Tumblin Company for additional
concrete for construction of a reinforced
concrete box culvert at G~ge Street and
Eastside Canal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Contract
Change Order No. i to Tumblin Company for additional concrete for the
construction of a reinforced concrete box culvert at Gage Street and
Eastside Canal, amounting to $1,128.48 additional compensation to be
paid to the contractor, was approve~.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Croes, Vouchers Nos.
1363 to 1423 inclusive, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee,
were approved, and the City Audit6r was authorized to issue checks to cover
the respective amounts.
P~tition for consent to the commencement
of annexation proceedings in that certain
inhabited territory designated as Goode No. 2,
referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by CarnaZis, seconded by Doolin, petition for
consent to the commencement of annexation proceedings in that certain
inhabited territory designated as Goode No. 2, was referred to the
Planning Commission for recommendation.
Request from Eatbryn Houchin for future
vacation of a storm drain easement in
Westchester area, granted.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, request from
Kathryn Houchin for C. E. Houc~n Trust No. 2, for the future vacation
of a storm drain easement in Westchester area, was granted, subject
to certain conditions.
Bakersfield, California, December 14,
1959 - 3
Reception of Thank-you cards for the lighting
of the deodar trees in the Truxtun Avenue
parkway during the Christmas season.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, several
Thank-you cards for the lighting of the deodar trees in the Truxtun
Avenue parkway during the Christmas season, were received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of letter from Housing
Authority of the County of Kern
transmitting payment in lieu of taxes
for Oro ~ista Housing Project.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, communication
from the Housing Authority of the County of Kern transmitting payment
in lieu of taxes for the Oro Vista Housing Project, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Request from Mr. Zion Baptist Church
for exemption of taxes on church property
referred to the City Attorney for study
and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, request
from Mr. Zion Baptist Church for cancellation of delinquent taxes and
pensalties for years 1954, 1955 and 1956, on church property on which
application for exemption had not been filed, was referred to the City
Attorney for study and recommendation back to the Council.
Adoption of Resolution No. 90-59 adopting
budget and approving Supplemental Memorandum
of Agreement with the State Division of Highways
for expenditure of Engineering Funds allocation
for City streets.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Croes, Resolution
No. 90-59 adopting budget and approving Supplemental Memorandum of
Agreement with the State Division of H~ghways,. for the expenditure .of
Engineering funds allocation for City streets, was adopted.by the following
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, ~Croes, Dootin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
... Bakers£ieldi. California, December 14, 1959 - 4
Reception of letter from Mrs. Anne Geimer
protesting assessment for the improvement
of Chester Avenue between 4th Street and
660 feet south of the center line of
Terrace Way in Public Improvement District
No. 740.
This being the time and place set when and where all persons
interested in the work don~ or in the assessment for the improvement
of Chester Avenue between 4th Street and 660 feet sout~ of the center
line of Terrace Way, in Public Improvement District No. 740 in the City
of Bakersfield, upoq a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, letter
from Mrs. Anne Gelmet of 307 Chester Avenue, protesting the assessment,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 89-59 of the City
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
confirming the assessment for the improvement
of Chester Avenue between ~th Street and 660
feet south of .the cqnter line of Terrace Way,
in Public.Improvement District No. 740 in said
City.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Resolution
No. 89-59 of'the City Council of ~he City of Bakers~eld, California,
confirming the easement for the improvement of'chester Avenue'
between 4th Street and 660 feet sout~ of the center line of Terrace
Way' in Public Improvemen{ District No. 740 in said City, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Sullivan, Councilman Collins and
City Attorney to prepare resolutio~ commending'
Wings Over Jordan International Youth
Foundation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Mayor Sulliwan,
Councilman Collins and City Attorney Carlstroem were authorized to
prepare a resolution commending the Wings Over Jordan International
Youth Foundation for aiding to curb the increasing spread.of juvenile
delinquency within our nation and for its determination to preserve
and perpetuate the American Negro spirituals.
Bakersfield,
California, December 14, 1959 - 5
Reappointment of Raymond G. Taylor as
Member of the Fire Departme~ Civil
Service Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by ~olin, Raymond
Taylor was reappointed as member of the Fire Department Civil Service
Commission for a six year term expiring December 31, 1965.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, the Council
adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CL~RK and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, Californ~a
Bakersfield, California, December 21, 1959
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~21~ 1959.
Invocation was given by Major Clayton of the Salv'ation Army.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Absent: Croes
Minutes o~ the regular meeting of December 14, 1959 were
approved as presented.
Reception of City Auditor's Financial
Report for November, 1959.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Auditor's F'inancial Report-for November, 1959 was received and ordered
placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 91-59 commending
Wings Over Jordan, an International Youth
Foundation.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 91-59 commending Wings Over Jordan, an International Youth Foundation,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Reception of communication from Pacific
Mutual Life Insurance Company regarding
City's Life and Accident Insurance Plan.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, communication
from the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company regarding City's Group
Life and Accident Insurance Plan, was received and ordered placed on
file.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 1272
New Series authorizing contributions by
the City toward the cost of premiums for
group insurance for city officers and employees
and authorizing the City Auditor to make
deductions from salaries of such officers and
employees and to make payments of premiums
to the insurance carrier, and repealing
Ordinances Nos. 1219 and 1228, both New Series
of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, contract
Bakersfield, California, December 21, 1959 - 2
and repealing Ordinances Nos. 1219 and 1228, both New Series,
City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin
Noes: Balfanz, Stiern
Absent: Croes
with the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company for the City's group,
insurance was renewed for one year, and Ordinance No. 1272 New Series
authorizing contributions by the City toward the cost of premiums
for group insurance for city officers and employees and authorizing
the City Auditor to make deductions from salaries of such officers
and employees and to make payments of premiums to the insurance carrier,
of the
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
delinquent tax assessment against property
owned by New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist
Church.
UpOn a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel delinquent taxes
owned'by the New Mr. Zion Missionary Baptist Church,
1954, 1955 and 1956.
on church property
for the years
Approval of Deed from Stewart & Wattenbarger,
Inc. for public utility easement for pump
station adjacent to Sandra Drive.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, Deed from
Stewart & Wattenbarger for public utility easement for pump station
adjacent to Sandra Drive, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized
City Auditor authorized to issue check
for registration fees for City Employees
to attend National Defense Resources
Conference.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue a check to cover registration fees
for the City Employees attending the National Defense Resources
Conference.
Allowance of'Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Doolin, Vouchers Nos.
1424 to 1466 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee were
allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to cover
the respective amounts.
to sign same.
Bakersfield, caltTornia, December 21, 1959 - 3
Appointment of permanent Council Committee
to study the Business License Tax Ordinance
and make recommendations to the Council.
In accordance with recommendation cQatained in communication
from Mayor Sullivan, upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins,
the following permanent committee was appointed for the year 1960
to study the Business License Tax Ordinance and make recommendations
to the Council:
Councilman Manuel Carnakis, Chairman
Councilman Richard Stiern
Councilman Kathryn Balfanz
Petition from property owners requesting
the formation of an improvement district
for the construction of street lights in
an area bounded on the northwest by Panorama
Drive, on the south by Monte Vista Drive,
and on the east by Loma Linda Drive, referred
to the City Ehgineer for checking.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, petition
from 60% of the property owners requesting the formation of an
improvement district for the construction of poles, posts, wire,
pipes, conduits, tunnels, lamps and other suitable or necessary
appliances for the purpose of lighting streets and places in an
area bounded on the northwest by Panorama DriVe, on the south by
Monte Vista Drive and on the east by Loma Linda Drive, was referred
to the City Engineer for checking.
Letter from the Attorney General relative
to the Chief of Police attending peace
officers' zone meetings referred to the
Mayor for answering.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, letter from
Attorney General Stanley Mosk urging the City to encourage the Chief
of Police to attend peace officers' zone meetings called by the Attorney
General, was referred to Mayor Sullivan for answering.
Bakersfield, California, December $1, 1959 - 4
Communications from the A. T. & S. F. Railway
Company relative to the removal of spur tracks
in the vicinity of the Civic Auditorium area.
and application for permit for operation of
sp~r tracks across. certain streets referred to
the City Manager and City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, communications
from the A. T. & S. F. Railway Compahy agreeing to remove spur tracks
in the vicinity of the Civic Auditorium area and making application
for a revocable permit for the construction, maintenance and operation
of a spur track in Fifteenth Street across N Street and for the continued
maintenance an~ operation of four other spur tracks presently operated
by this Company, were referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for
study and report.
Reception of communication from Kern County
Canal and Water Company enclosing applications
to the Public Utilities Commission to extend
effective date of presently authorized interim
rate for certain canal companies.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, communication
from the Kern County Canal and Water Company enclosing applications
to the Public Utilities Commission to extend the effective date of the
presently authorized interim rate-for the Buena Vista Canal,. Inc., East
Side Canal Company, The Farmers Canal Company, Kern Island Canal Company
and Stine Canal, Inc., was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Deed from John Joe and Anna K.
Barulich for property on "H" Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Deed from
John Joe and Anna K. Barulich for certain property on "~ Street was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Reception of communication and transcript of
public meeting on proposed improvement of Niles
Street, as submitted by the Division of
Highways.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, communication
and transcript of the public meeting held on December 2, 1959, at the
Sierra Junior High School in Bakersfield, covering the proposed
Bakersfield, Californian, December 21, 1959 - 5
improvement of Niles Street between Brown Street and 800' east of
Morning Drive, as submitted by the Division of Highways, were
received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to make investigation
relative to City employee Raymond Crawford and
report back to the Council next week.
Upon a motion by Stiern, seconded by Balfanz, the City Manager
was instructed to make an investigation relative to City refuse employee
Raymond Crawford and report back to the Council at next week's meeting.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, the Council
adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
~IAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
CITY qLI~K and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 28, 1959
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 28, 1959.
Invocation was given by Reverend Ezekiel Alvarado of the
Bethany Baptist Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 21, 1959 were
approved as presented.
Adoption of Resolution No. 92-59 declaring that
the public interest and necessity requires the
acquisition of certain properties for the widen-
ing and improvement of "H" Street in the City of
Bakersfield and directing the City Attorney to
file action for the acquisition of said property
by action in eminent domain.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No.
92-59 declaring that the public interest and necessity require the
acquisition of certain property for the widening and improvement of "H"
Street in the City of Bakersfield and directing the City Attorney to
file action for the acquisition of certain property by action in eminent
was adopted by the following vote:
Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Deolin, Stiern
None
None
domain,
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Reception of First Supplemental Order from
the Public Utilities Commission approving
the extension of time for the crossing gates
on certain streets within the City of
Bakersfield that are necessary to close to
permit construction by the Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, First Suppile-
mental Order from the Public Utilities Commission approving the extension
of time for the crossing gates on certain streets within the City of
Bakersfield that are necessary to close to permit construction by the
Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, December 28,
1959 -2
Reappointment of Mr. Harry G. Smith as
Member of the Board of Trustees of the
Kern Mosquito Abatement District.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Stiern, Mr. Harry G.
Smith was reappointed as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the
Mosquito Abatement District for a two year term expiring January 1,
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, Vouchers Nos.
1467 to 1502 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were approved.
Adoption of Resolution No. 93-59 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 terri-
tory designated as Greene's Tract No. 3, and an
affidavit of Publication thereof, and approving
the circulation of the petition.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No.
93-59 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 Greene's Tract No. 3, and an
affidavit of Publication thereof, and approving the circulation of the
petition, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
196~
Adoption of Resolution No. 94-59 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
Benton Park No. 4, proposed to be annexed.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No.
94-59 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 "Benton Park No. 4", proposed to be annexed to the City,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, December 28, 1559 - 3
Adoption of Resolution No. 95-59 of Intention
to include within the Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District, certain territory
designated as "Benton Park No. 4," and setting
the time and place for hearing objections to
the inclusion of said territory within said
district.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
95-59 of Intention to include within the Greater Bakersfield Separation
of Grade District, certain territory designated as "Benton Park No. 4,"
and setting the time and place for hearing objections to the inclusion
of said territory within said district, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
Date fixed for hearing before the Council on
appeal of Hugh A. Sill, Vice-President of Sill
Properties, Inc. to decision of the Board of
Zoning Adjustment denying application for
variance of A C-1 Zone and same date set for
hearing before the Council for a Conditional
Use Permit to construct, operate and maintain
an outdoor recreation center on that property
located on the Southeasterly corner of Alta
Vista Drive and Niles Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, date of
February 1, 1960 was fixed for hearing before the Council on appeal of
Hugh A. Sill, Vice-President of Sill Properties, Inc. to decision of the
Board of Zoning Adjustment denying application for variance of a C-1 Zone
and same date set for hearing before the Council for a Conditional Use
Permit to construct, operate and maintain an outdoor recreation center
on that property located on the Southeasterly corner of Alta Vista ]~ive
and Niles Street.
~l~ption of communication from State
Division of Highways advising of the
Twelfth Annual California Conference on
Street and Highway Problems in Los Angeles
an January 28, 29 and 30, 1960.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, letter from
the State Division of Highways signed by U. H. Erickson, City and County
Cooperative Projects Engineer, advising of the Twelfth Annual California
Bakersfield, California, December 28, 1959 -
Conference on Street and Highway Problems bei.ng held at the University
of California, Los Angeles Campus, on January 28, 29 and 30, 1960, was
received and ordered placed on file, and any member of the Council, and
any member of the Administrative Staff who is interested were authorized
to attend the conference at the expense of the City.
Communication from the Kern County Board
of Supervisors requesting study and approval
for the closing of 16th Street between L and
M Streets referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Croes, communication from
the Kern County Board of Supervisors requesting study and approval for
the closing of 16th Street between L and M Streets referred to the
Planning Commission with request to expedite action.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1273 New Series
amending Section 3.01 (Zoning Map) of
Ordinance No. 1010, New Series of the
City of Bakersfield, by changing the
zoning of certain property in said City.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
1273, New Series amending Section 3.01 (Zoning Map) of Ordinance No. 1010,
New Series of the City of Bakersfield, granting application of John C.
Murdock for change in the zoning of certain property in said City, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiern
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Manager instructed not to issue sewer
permits or contracts along Panorama Drive
until the County zones the area to correspond
with the general zoning of said area.
Upon a motion by Doolin,
was instructed not to issue sewer
seconded by Bentley, the City Manager
permits or contracts along Panorama
Drive until the County Zones the area to correspond with the general
zoning of said area.
Bakersfield, California, December 28, 1959 - 5
Hearing on application of the Richfield
Oil Corporation to zone to a C-1 (Limited
Commercial) Zone, upon annexation to the
City of Bakersfield, that certain property
in the County of Kern located on the North-
westerly corner of Union Avenue and Jeffrey
Street, continued for one week.
This being the time set for hearing on application of the
Richfield Oil Corporation to zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone,
upon annexation to the City of Bakersfield, that certain property in
the County of Kern located on the northwesterly corner of Union Avenue
and Jeffrey Street. All interested persons were given an opportunity
to be heard. Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, the hearing
was continued for one week.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTE ST:
CITY ~LERKand ~ rk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, January 4, 1960
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, Caiifornia~ held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 4, 1960:
Invocation was given by the Reverend B.C. Barrett of the
First Baptist Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Stiernj
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 28, 1959 were
approved as presented.
City Attorney instructed to commence
proceedings for the annexation of
Siemon Park.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, the City
Attorney was instructed to commence proceedings for the annexation
of Siemon Park.
Approval of Step Salary Increases
effective February 1, 1960.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the following
step salary increases were approved, to become effective February l,
1960:
NAME CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP TO STEP
Ruth Green Account Clerk II 3 4
Jack Hood Appraiser 4 5
Vincent Austin Janitor 4 5
E. J. Hauptman Detective 4 5
A. R. Pellettieri Detective 4 5
R. G Cronkhite Patrolman 3 4
H. J. Meadows Desk Sergeant 4 5
C. W. Yeargan Patrolman 4 5
R. W. Jones Motor Patrolman 4 5
Walter Schallock Street Foreman 4 5
John Fortenberry Sewage Plant Operator III 3 4
Vernon Van Fossen Mechanic 3 4
Hector Herrera Semi-skilled Laborer 4 5
Pablo Villarreal Laborer 4 5
Joe V. Bruce Semi-skilled Laborer 4 5
Dexter Tomlin Semi-skilled Laborer 3 4
J. B. Dutton Custodian 4 5
Lorenzo Espinoza Sweeper Operator 4 5
William Mathis Semi-skilled Laborer 3 4
Paul London Mechanic Working Foreman 4 5
Howard C. Mobus Mechanic 4 5
Martha Brigham Account Clerk II 4 5