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Bakersfield, California, July 7, 1958
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 7, 1958.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Cyrus Keller, Pastor
of the Cain Memorial Methodist Church.
Present:
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 30, 1958 were approved
as presented.
Opening bids for annual requirements
of concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
This being the time set to open bids for annual requirements
of concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded
by Bentley, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
Adoption of Resolution No. 41-58 urging
the League of California Cities to immediately
prepare necessary legislation for presentation
to the State Legislature, for the purpose of
adding a Chapter to the Streets and Highways
Code which will allocate the Federal-Aid Urban
Money to Cities.
Upon a motion by Carnakis~ seconded by Collins, Resolution
No. 41-58 urging the League of California Cities to immediately prepare
necessary legislation for presentation to the State Legislature on
January 2, 1959, for the purpose of adding a Chapter to the Streets
and Highways Code of the State of California, which will allocate
the Federal-Aid Urban ~ney to Cities on a formula similar to the
formula used in allocating State Gas Tax ~oney to Cities, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Ayes: Balfan,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 42-58
fixing a time and place for hearing protests
by persons owning real property within
territory designated as Planz Park No. 7,
proposed to be annexed.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 42-58 of the Council of the City of BakeTsfield fixing a time and
place for hearing protests by persons owning real property within
territory designated as Planz Park No. 7, proposed to be annexed to
said City, was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire,'Doolin
Approval of Contract and Specifications
with Mobilhome Corporation for all improvements
required to be installed in certain p~operty
in College Heights subject to certain conditions.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, Contract and
Specifications with Mobilhome Corporation for all improvements required
to be installed in certain property in College Heights was approved,
subject to an agreement whereby this corporation will improve the
~emaining portion of the service road to Church Street after title is
obtained, and post a performance bond fo~ the protection of the City.
Mayor Sullivan was authorized to sign this agreement in behalf of the
City.
Acceptance of two deeds from Cencal
Corporation for service road and alley
between Church Avenue and Christmas Tree
Lane.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, two deeds from
Cencal Corporation for a service road and alley between Church Avenue
and Christmas Tree Lane were accepted.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of Intention to vacate
the westerly five feet of the utility
easement adjacent to Lots 1 - 4, inclusive,
Block 1, Tract 1099.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
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upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention to vacate the westerly
five feet of the utility easement adjacent to Lots i - 4, inclusive,
in Block 1, Tract 1099.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for certain items.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the following items:
1. Comprehensive Liability Insurance
2. i - 4 door Sedan for the Fire Department
3. Annual requirements of Fire Hose
4. 2 - Suburban Carry All Panel Trucks
5. I - 4 door Sedan - Public Works
6. 1 - 1/2 ton Pickup with Dump Body
7. I - 5 cu. yard Dump Truck
8. 1 - Cab Forward Chassis
9. 2 - Refuse Packer Type 20 cu. yard Trucks
10. Aerial Platform
Approval of Final Map of
Tract No. 2146.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, it is ordered
that the Map of Tract No. 2146 be and the same is hereby approved, as
of the date certification of annexation of this tract is made by the
Secretary of State. 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
NAME
Southern Pacific Company,
a Delaware Corporation
signature of the following:
NATURE OF INTEREST
Mineral Rights
The Clerk of th~ 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.
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Approval of Contract and Specifications
with Panorama Gardens for improvements
in Tract No. 2~46.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Croes, Contract and
Specifications with Panorama Gardens for certain improvements in
Tract No. 2146, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same
in behalf of the City.
Approval of Agreement relative to use
of property in Tract No. 2146.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Agreement relative to
use Of property in Tract No. 2146 was approved, subject to the~
following conditions:
It is agreed by and between the Owner/Subdivider, and his
successors in interest, and the City of Bakersfield, that:
1. All utilities serving this tract shall be placed
underground
There is hereby granted a continuing easement and right
of way over Lots 36 and 37 to authorized Iploy~e~
and personnel of the City of Bakersfield and the County of
Kern only when acting in their official capacity for
the purpose of inspection and rendering of municipal
services
Lots 36 and 37 shall be used for swimming pools,
accessory use and accessory buildings only, and no
part of same shall be used as building sites as said
items are defined in City of Bakersfield Zoning
regulation Ordinance No. 1010 New Series
The City of Bakersfield shall not be called upon to
maintain or contribute to the maintenance of any part
or portion of the improvements placed or to be placed
on Lots 36 and 37
Appointment of Acting City Clerk.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Mrs. Betty
Stiner was. appointed Acting City Clerk during City Clerk's vacation
July 14 to 29, 1958.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, Vouchers Nos.
4005 to 4045 inclusive, excluding No. 4007 which was cancelled, as
audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were allowed, and the City
Auditor was authorized to issue checks~ on the Bank of America to
cover the respective amounts.
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers
Nos. i to 30 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks
on the Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Reception of communication from C. M. Gillis,
State Director of Public Works, relative to
post~ning hearings on Route 57 and 58, until
report and recommendations have been made to the
California Highway Commission by the State
Highway Engineer.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from C. M. Gillis, ~tate Director of Public Works, advising that it
would be better to postpone Commission hearings on Routes 57 and 58
until after public hearing on Route 57 scheduled for July 31, 1958
has bee~n held, and until the State h~ighway Engineer has made report
and recommendation to the State Highway Engineer has made~ report
and recommendation to the State Highway Commission on these two
routes, was received and ordered placed on file.
Communication from Downtown Association
requesting permission to proceed with a
tree-planting program in Downtown Bakersfield
referred to the City Manager for study.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, communication
from the Downtown Association requesting permission to proceed with
a tree-planting program in downtown Bakersfield was referFed to the
City Manager for study and to work out the various details connected
with such a program with the Downtown Association.
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on appeal of Gloanah Ball Behan to decision
of the Planning Commission denying application
for variance to permit the enlargement,
operation and maintenance of a beauty shop
on that property designated as 1907 "~' Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the date
of August 4, 1958 was fixed for hearing before the Council on appeal
of Gloanah Ball Behan to decision of the Planning Commission denying
application for variance of an R-3 (Limited Multiple-Family I~velling)
Zone to permit the enlargement, operation and maintenance of an
existing non-conforming beauty shop on that property designated as
1907 "B" Street.
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Reception of communications relative to
scheduled hearing on appeal of Walter L.
Allen to decision of the Planning Commission
denying application for variance to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance
of a third dwelling on that property designated
as 1905 Third Street.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of Walter L.
Allen to decision of the Planning Commission denying application for
variance to permit the construction, operation and maintenance of a
third dwelling on ~that property desigaated as 1905 Third Street, the
Mayor advised interested persons present that the appeal for hearing
before the Council on this,matter had been withdrawn by Mr. and Mrs.
Allen. Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, all communications
received from persons both favoring and opposing the granting of the
variance,.were received and ordered placed on file.
Decision of the Planning Commission
denying application of Walter L. Allen
for variance of zoning to permit the
construction, ~peration and maintenance
of a third dwelling on that property
designated as 1905 Third Street, upheld
by the Council.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, decision of
the Planning Commission denying application~of Walter L. Allen for
variance of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance of a third dwelling on that
property designated as 1905 Third Street, was upheld by the Council.
Mayor authorized to direct a letter
of commendation to the Fire Department
Relief Association for fireworks show in
Memorial Stadium on July 4, 1958.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis', the Mayor
was directed to send a letter of commendation to the members of the
Fire Department Relief Association fo'r their efforts in bringing to
the community the spectacular fireworks show at~ Memorial Stadium on
the evening of July 4, 1958.
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Approval of Plans and Specifications for
Exterior Lighting of the City Hall.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, plaus and
specifications were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized
to advertise for bids for the Exterior Lighting of the City Hall.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
balance in Fund 74 to Fund 60.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, the City Aud~or
was authorized to transfer approximately $14,000 remaining in Fund
74, State Employees. State Retirement System, to Fund 60, Transit
Operating Fund.
Approval of Agreement with the Bakersfield
City School District for transportation
· of day camp pupils to Hart Memorial Park.,
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Doolin, Agreement
with the Bakersfield City School District for transportation of
Recreation Department pupils to day camp at Hart Memorial Park,
and the Mayor was authorized to sign in behalf of the
was approved,
City.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
certain items from Trust Fund 37 to
General Fund 11.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $203.15 from Trust Fund 73 to
General Fund 11, which amount represents excess receipts from sales
of tax deeded property held in trust for three years, and a plan
deposit of $5.00 which has never been claimed.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, the Council
adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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Bakersfield, California, July 21, 1958 -
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 21, 1958.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Ralph Herman, Pastor of
the Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Preseht:
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins,
Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 7, 1958 were approved
as presented.
Opening bids for One Four-Door Sedan
for the Fire Department.
This being the time set to open bids for one Four-Door sedan for
the Fire Department, 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.
Acceptance of bid of Ted Alfter for
construction of concrete curbs, gutters,
sidewalks and part-circle culverts.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by D0olin, bid of Ted Alfter
for construction of concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks and part-circle
culverts was accepted and all other bids rejected.
Approval of City Manager's report on
Chester Avenue Improvement Schedule.
At this time the City Manager read his report on the Chester
Avenue Improvement Schedule. Upon a~motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis,
the City Manager's report was approved as presented.
Reception of City Auditor's Monthly
report for June, 1958.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the City Auditor's
Financial Report for June, 1958, was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of City Manager's report on Street
Trees in Planters.
At this time the City Manager read a report on the Downtown
Association request to inst.all trees in concrete planter boxes on down-.
town streets, to be maintained by City forces. Upon a motion by Carnakis,
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seconded by Doolin, program on the trees as outlined in the City Manager's
report was approved, except for the watering of the trees by'the City..
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1190 New Series
amending subdivisions (a), (b) and (c) of
Section 11 of Ordinance No. 1095, New Series
of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, Ordinance No. 1190
New Series amending subdivisions (a), (b) and (c) of Section 11 of
Ordinance No. 1095, New Series was adopted by the following vote:
Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Intention to
approve an amendment to the Contract
between the State Employees' Retirement
System and the City of Bakersfield.
Upon'a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution of
Intention to approve an amendment to the contract between the Board of
Administration of the State Employees' Retirement System and the City
Council of the City of'Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Electric Service Agreement
with Pacific Gas and Electric Company
for motors at Planz Park.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, three year
Electric Service Agreement with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company
in connection with furnishing additional power needed for electric
motors at Planz Park, was approved, and the Nayor was authorized to sign
same in behalf of the City.
Approval of Agreement with the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to carry
on a program of advertising and exploitation
for the City.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Croes, Agreement with the
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to carry on a program or'advertising
and exploitation for the City of Bakersfield was approved, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign the contract in behalf of the City.
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Approval of Agreement with the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for
Industrial solicitation program.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by. Balfanz,~Agreement with
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for industrial solicitation
program was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract
in behalf of the City.
Approval of classification and specifications
for Administrative Assistant.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Croes, classification and
specifications were approved for an Administrative Assistant.
Adoption of Resolution No. 44-58 approving
amendment to Section 9.01 of Rules for Civil
Service Board for the Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded.by Croes, Resolution No.
44-58 approving amendment to Section 9.01 of Rules for Civil Service
Board for the Miscellaneous Departments, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
None
Absent: None
Action on Ordinamce amending Section i of
Ordinance No. 366 excluding Antwerp Carrier
or Homing Pigeons from the provisions of
said Ordinance deferred until next regular
meeting.
Upon.a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Dewire, action on Ordinance
amending Section i of Ordinance No. 366 excludingAntwerp Carrier or
Homing Pigeons from the provisions of said Ordinance was deferred until
the next regular meeting pending recommendations from the City Manager.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1189 New Series
determining a prima facie speed limit of
35 miles per hour on a portion of South
"W' Street in the City of Bakersfield,
California.
The City Manager read a memorandum from the Traffic Division
of the Police Department on the subject of change of speed on South "W'
Street between Terrace Way and Ming Road. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded
by Doolin, Ordinance No. 1189 New Series determining a prima facie speed
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limit of 35 miles per hour on a portion of South "~'
of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Street in the Cil~y
Balfanz,,Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
None
None
Adoption of Resolution of Intention. No. 738
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order
the vacation of a portion of a public service
easement in Block 1, Tract No. 1099 in said
City,
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Collins, Resolution of
Intention No. 738 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, CalifornJ. a,
declaring its intention to order the vacation of a portion of a public
service easement in Block 1, Tract No. 1099 in said City, and fixing
August 18, 1958 as the date of hearing thereon before the Council, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 43-58 of the City
Council of the City of Bakersfield adopting
budget and approving Memorandum of Agreement
for expenditure of gas tax allocation for
major city streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No.
43-58 of the City ,Council of the City of Bakersfield adopting budget and
approving Memorandum of Agreement for the expenditure of gas tax ~11ocation
for major city streets, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 45-58 of the City
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
determining that owners of over Sixty per cent
of area subject to Assessment within proposed
Public Improvement District No. 737 have duly
petition for the proposed improvement work
therein.
The acting City Clerk of the City of Bakersfield repQrted that
there were filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Bakersfield
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several written petitions, along with a certification by the City Engineer
and Superintendent of 'Streets of the City of Bakersfield referring thereto,
and that these petitions requested ceFtain improvement work on Lakevie~
Avenue to be done under an improvement district proceeding. The certifi-
cation by the City Engineer and the Superintendent of Streets indicates
that on the face of the petitions the owners of over sixty (60%) per
cent in area of the property to be subject to the assessment executed the
petitions. The acting City Clerk presented the petitions and the
certifications,
Councilman Dewire offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 46-58, being entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, Determining That Owners of Over Sixty Per
Cent of Area ~ubject to A~sessment Within Proposed Public Improvement
District No. 737 Have Duly Petitioned for the Proposed Improvement Work
Therei~'~, Which motion was seconded by Councilman Croes and carried by
the following vote:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Balfanz, Bentley,
None
None
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Adoption of Re~olution No. 46-58 of the City
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
Appointing Attorneys for purpose of preparing
and typing Resolutions, Notices and othe~ papers
and proceedings for any work authorized by "Improve-
ment Act of 1911", Being.Division 7 qf the Streets
and Highways Code of the State of California, and/or
the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation
and Majority Protest Act of 1931~', Being 'Division 4
of said Code, in connection with Public Improvement
District No. 737.
Councilman Collins.offered and moved the adoption of Resolution
No. 46-58 being entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, Appointing Attorneys for Purpose of Preparing and
Typing Resolutions, Notices and Other Papers and Proceedings for Any Work
Authorized by 'Improvement Act of 1911', Being Division 7 of the Streets
and Highways Code of the State of California, and/or the ~'Special Asssessment
Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931', Being Division
4 of said Code, in Connection with Public Improvement District No. 737",
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which motion was seconded by Councilman Dewire, and carried by the fo1~Lowing
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,
NoeS: None .
Absent: None
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Adoption of Resolution No. 47-58 ordering
Preparation of Estimate of Cost, District
Map, and Plans and Specifications in the
Matter of the Improvement of Lakeview Avenue
and the Intersections of all Intersecting '
Streets Between the Northern Boundary of the
Southern Pacific Railway Asphalto Branch Right-~ ~
of-Way and the North Line of Tenth Street Within
the Proposed Public Improvement District No.
737, in the City of Bakersfield.
It was brought to the attention of the Council that this was.
the appropriate time to consider the passing of a resolution of ordering
the City Engineer to cause to be prepared the negessary plans and speci-
fications and other preliminary engineering work in connection with the
proposed work on Lakeview Avenue in the proposed Public Improvement District
No. 737. It was also noted that there are several matters which will have
to be accomplished concurrently therewith, namely, the acquisition of
certain land or rights of way for the project and the approval and
accumulation of certain gas tax funds, and, therefore, the work of the
City Engineer can be paced in accordance with the development and progress
of these matters. Councilman Collins offered and moved the adoption of
Resolution No. 47-58, being entitled "Resolution Ordering Preparation of
EStimate of Cost, District Map, and Plans and Specifications in the
Matter of the Improvement of Lakeview Avenue and the Intersections of all
intersecting streets Between the Northern Boundary of the Southern
Pacific Railway Asphalto Branch Right-of-Way and the North Line of Tenth
Street Within the Proposed Public Improvement District No. 737, in the
City of Bakersfield, California", which motion was seconded by Councilman
Doolin and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins,. Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent.: None
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1191 New Series
amending Traffic Ordinance No. 658, New
Series of the City of Bakersfield, by adding
thereto a new section to be numbered 75,
prohibiting the parking of vehicles on a
portion of Golden State Highway (U.S. Highway
99) between N Street and 0 Street in the City
of Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance No.
1191 New Series amending Traffic Ordinance No. 658, New Series of the
City of Bakersfield, by adding thereto a new section to be numbered 75,
prohibiting the parking of vehicles on a portion of Golden State Highway
(U.S. Highway 99) between N Street and 0 Street in the City of Bakersfield,
California, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
None
Absent: None
Acceptance of Quit-Claim Deed from Union
0il Company of California.
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Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded/Doolin, Quit-Claim Deed
frem the Union Oil Company of California was accepted and the Mayor was
authorized to sign same in behalf of the City by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained from Voting: Balfanz, Bentley, Dewire
Acceptance of Subsurface 0il and Gas
Leases with the Union Oil Company of
California covering certain land owned
by the City.
Upon a motion by Coil.ins, seconded by Doolin, certain subsurface
Oil and Gas Leases by and between the City of Bakersfield and the Union 0il
Company of California, ~earing identification.numbers and covering certain
land owned by the City, were approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
same on behalf of the City. Letter from the Union Oil Company of California
bearing date of July 17, 1958 was deemed to be part of said leases and said
leases shall be deemed to be amended by the same, was accepted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstained from Voting: Balfanz, Bentley, Dewire
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City Attorney instructed to prepare an
amendment to'Section 46 of the City
Charter ~or the November election whereby
Sebtion 46 will be amended to conform to
State Law.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an amendment to Section 46 of the City Charter
for the November election whereby Section 46 will be amended to confo:m
to State Law.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bent!ey, Vouchers Nos,
31 - 148, inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee were
allowed, and the City~Auditor was authorized to,issue ch$cks on the ~nk
of America to cover the respective amounts.
City Auditor authorized to issue check
for refund of unused building permit to
Eddy and Paynter, A.I.A.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue a check in amount of $74.00 to Eddy and Paynter,
A.I.A~ representing a refund for unused building permit on the condit2.on
that the excavated area at 1510 Columbus Avenue be filled in to natural
ground level as recommended by the Chief Building Inspector.
Reception of Decision before the Public
Utilities Commission of the application
of the Greater Bakersfield Separation of
Grade District for an order authorizing
construction of ~ crossin~ at separated
grades under the tracks of the The Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company at the
existing crossing at non-separated grades
at Chester Avenue and the tracks of The
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, Decision No.
56977 before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California
relative to the application of the Greater Bakersfield Separation of
Grade District for an order authorizing the construction ~f a crossing
at separated grades under the tracks of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railway Company at the existing crossing at non-separated grades at
Chester Avenue and the tracks of The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Company in the City of Bakersfield, was received and ordered placed on:file.
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Reception of communication from the
California State. Chamber of Commerce
inviting the Council to attend a project
meeting of the San Joaquin ¥alley Highway
Committee for~Kern County.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from the California State Chamber of Commerce inviting the Council to
attend a project meeting of the San Joaquin Valley Highway Committee
for Kern County, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Letter from the State Folk
Dance Festival Committee thanking the
Council for its generous consideration of
their request for assistance in hosting the
State Folk Dance Festival in May, 1959.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, letter from
the State Folk Dance Festival Committee thanking the Council for its
generous consideration o~ their request for assistance in hosting
the State Folk Dance Festival in May, 1959 was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of communication from W. L.
Welch, District Engineer of the State
Division of Highways, confirming a
public meeting to be held for discussion
of the various alternate studies for the
relocation of State Sign Route 178.
.Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, communication
from Mr. W. L. Welch, District Engineer of the State Division of Highways
confirming that a public meeting will be held in the Bakersfield Education
Center auditorium on the evening of July 31, 1958, to consider seven
alternates which have been presented in connection with the improvement
of State Sign Route 178, was received and ordered placed on file.
Request from St. ~aul's Woman's Auxiliary
to place an overhead banner across Chester
Avenue at 18th Street during the Week of
November 15th to 22nd to advertise the
Christmas Presents Preview denied.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, request from
St. Paul's Woman's Auxiliary to place an overhead banner across Chester
Avenue at 18th Street during the Week of November 15th to 22nd to
advertise the Christmas Presents preview was denied.
168
Bakersfield,
California,
July 21,
1958 - 10
Hearing on appeal of T. V. Ketchem to
decision of the Planning Commission
denying his application for a variance
of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010, New Series
to permit the op&ration and maintenance
of a Television Repair S$op at 521 Flower
Street continued until August 4, 1958.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, hearing on appeal
of T. V. Ketchem to decision of the Planning Commission denying his
application for~a Variance of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010, New Series to
permit the operation and maintenance of a Television Repair Shop at 521
Flower Street continued until August 4, 1958.
Administrative Staff instructed to
conduct a survey on East 9th Street
relative to the drainage facilities.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the Adminisl:rative
Staff was instructed to conduct a survey on East 9th Street to see what
can be done to better the drainage facilities on this street.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Doolin,
adjourned at 9:48 P.M.
seconded by Carnakis, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield.
ATTEST:
MARIAN S. IRVIN
CITY CLEP~ and Ex-Offi6io Clerk of the --
Council of the City of'Bakersfield.
By - -~ ~ ~.~ ~ ~ /
~c i~--H~--City C~rk
Bakersfield, California, August 4, 1958
169
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, Calif0rnia, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August 4, 1958.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Donald Brown, Assistant
Pastor of Niles Assembly of God.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Sullivan.
Collins, Croes,
None
Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Dewire, Doolin
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 21, 1958 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for Metal Working Lathe.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish Metal Working
Lathe, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion ~by Carnakis, seconded by I)oolin, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 2 - 21,000 G.V.W.
Trucks with 20 cubic yard Packer Body.
This being the time set to open bids for 2 21,000 G.V.W.
Trucks with 20 cubic yard Packer Body, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by
Balfanz, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
Alternate bids for 2 - 21,000 G.V.W. Trucks
with 20 cubic yard Packer Body from Motor
City Sales and Service referred to the City
Manager.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, al2ernate
bids from Motor City Sales and Service for 2 - 21,000 G.V.W. Trucks; with
20 cubic yard packer Body, were referred to the City Manager for study
and recommendation.
O~ening bids for 5 cubic Yard Dump Truck.
This being the time set to open bids for 5 cubic yard Du~p
'Truck, 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.
170
Bakersfield, California, August 4, 1958 - 2
Alternate bids from Motor City Sales and
Service for 5 cubic yard Dump Truck
referred to the City MaNager.
Upon a motion by Carn~kis, seconde~ by Balfanz, alternate
bids for $ cubic yard Dump Truck as submitted by Motor City Sales and
Service, were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for Fire Hose Requirements.
This being the time set to open bids for Fire Hose
Requirements, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Doolin, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Three-Way
Chevrolet to furnish 4-door Sedan
for the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, bid of Three-
Way Chevrolet to furnish a 1958 Chevrolet V8 Model 1249 for the Fire
Department, for a total price of $1979.41 was accepted, and all other
bids were rejected.
Reception of Civic Auditorium Report
as submitted by the Council Auditorium
Committee. ~Recommendations contained
therein were approved and the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare ~
resolution submitting the proposition
to the electors and providing for consolidation
of the election with the State General
Election to be held on November 4,.1958.
At this time the City Clerk read a report on the subject of
a Civic Auditorium which was submitted to the Council by the Auditoritm~
Committee. Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Croes, the report
was received and ordered placed on file, the recommendations contained
therein were approved, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
a resolution, for consideration of the Council at meeting of August 18,
1958, submitting the proposition of approving a bond issue in the amount
of $2,975,000 to the electors and providng for the consolidation of
the election with the State General Election to be held on November 4,
1958. The City Attorney was authorized to employ the firm of O'Melveny
and Myers, bond attorneys, to prepare the preliminary documents to
place the bond issue on the November ballot.
171
Bakersfield, California, August 4, 1958 - 3
Reception of City Manager's report on
Senate Concurrent Resolution 26. Mayor
instructed to send copies of the report
to all interested parties including the
chairman and the secretary of SCR 26
Committee.
Upon a motion by Carnakls, seconded by Dewire, the City
Manager's report on Senate Concurrent Resolution 26 was received and.
ordered placed on file, and the Mayor was instructed, after the Board
of Supervisors passes its resolution, to send copies of the report
to all interested parties, including the chairman and the secretary of
the SCR 26 Committee, so that they will be aware that the situation
not only affects the Board of Supervisors but the City Council as well.
Adoption of Resolution No. 48-58
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. 4, proposed to be annexed.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution No.
48-58 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing date of September
2, 1958, for hearing protests by persons owning real property within
territory designated as College Heights No. 4, proposed to be annexed
to the City, was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Permission granted American Legion
Post #26 to erect banners for the
purpose of promoting August 15th
Professional Football Game in Memorial
Stadium.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Bentley, permission
was granted American Legion Post #26 to erect a banner in downtown and
East Bakersfield for the purpose of promoting August 15th Professional
Football Game in Memorial Stadium by the following vote:
Ayes: Bentley, Collins, Croes, Doolin
Noes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Dewire
Absent: None
172
Bakersfield,
California,
August 4,
1958 - 4
Denial of Request from Bakersfield Foods
Co. Inc. to establish a sewer connection
for industrial waste to the City Sewage
System.
Upon a motion by Bentley,
from the Bakersfield Foods Co. Inc.
seconded by Balfanz, request
for permission to connect to the
City Sewage System at 220 Industrial Street, to discharge industrial wast
was denied.
City Manager instructed to communicate with
the Bakersfield Foods Co. Inc. and advise
them of the reasons for'the Council denying
their application to connect to the City
Sewage System.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager was instructed to communicate v~th the Bakersfield l~ods Co.
Inc., and advise them that the Council had denied their request for
permission to establish a sewer connection from their plant with the
City sewer system and discharge industrial waste into same, because
o~ the possible harmful results to the sewage plant and to the operation
of the sewer farm. The City Manager was also instructed to advise
them that they could reapply for this connection upon compliance
with certain conditions.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 1194
New Series amending Sectfon 7 of Emergency
Ordinance No. 578 New Series.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1194 New Series amending Section 7 of Emergency Ordinance
No. 578 New Series relating to sewer connections made with the outfall
main sewer system of the City of Bakersfield by non-residents of said
City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, August 4, 1958 - 5
173
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
Lighting Circuits for Christmas Tree Lighting
in Truxtun Avenue Island between "D" and
"W' Streets. Purchasing Agent authorized
to advertise for bids.
Upon a motion by Croes, Seconded by Bentley, plans and
specifications for Lighting Circuits for Christmas Tree Lighting in
Truxtun Avenue Island between "D" and "W' Streets Were approved, and
the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for same.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
construction of Storm Drain in University
Avenue. Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Plans and
Specifications for construction of Storm Drain in University Avenue
were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise
for bids for same.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
construction of Storm Drain in Lowell Park.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, plans and
specifications for the construction of Storm Drain in Lowell Park were
approved,
for same.
and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids
Approval of Plans for the Chester Avenue
Underpass, the Truxtun Avenue Overpass and
the Beale Avenue Overpass as submitted by
the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade
District.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, the Council
approved plans'for the Chester Avenue Underpass, the Truxtun Avenue
Overpass and the Beale Avenue Overpass, as submitted by the Greater
Bakersfield Separation of Grade District, and approved certain
changes as outlined by the City Manager.
174
Bakersfield, California, August 4, 1958 - 6
Adoption of Resolution No. 49-58
authorizing the Mayor to execute an
agreement with the Separation of Grade
District for Beale Avenue Overpass.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Dewire, Resolution
No. 49-58 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the
Separation of Grade District pertaining to a separation of grade~a~ the
intersection of the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks and the
extension of Beale Avenue, was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 50-58
author~ing the Mayor to execute an agreement
with the Separation of Grade
District for the Chester Avenue Underpass.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 50-58 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the
Separation of Grade District pertaining to a separation of grade at
Chester Avenue under the tracks of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railway, was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 51-58
authorizing the Mayor to execute an
agreement with the Separation of Grade
District for the Truxtun Avenue Overpass.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 51-58 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the
Separation of Grade District pertaining to a separation of grade
at Truxtun Avenue across State Highway l~ute 4, commonly known as
Uo
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Highway No. 99, was adopted by the following vote:
Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
None
None
Bakersfield, California, August 4, 1958 - 7
175
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers Nc.s.
150 to 321 ~nclusive, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee were
allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the
Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
City Attorney instructed to inform
the Public Utilities Commission that
the Council will not oppose the Commission
making an ex parte order in the matter of
Beale Street Overpass.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, the City Attorney
was instructed to communicate with the Public Utilities Commission and
indicate that the Council has no objection to the Commiss±on making an
ex parte order in the matter of a separation of grade at the intersection
of the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks and the extension of Beale Avenue.
Receptio~ of communication from Mr. Harry
Conton relative to request from the
Bakersfield Foods Co. Inc. for permission
to connect to the City Sewer System.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, communication
from' Mr. Harry Conton objecting to a request from the Bakersfield Foods Co.
Inc. for' permission to connect to the city sewer system for the purpose of
discharging industrial waste matter into the city system, on behalf of
his client Coberly West Co. the tenant of the City on the sewer farm:,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Lease with the Southern Pacific Company
of property at Sumner Street near Baker
for public automobile parking terminated.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, lease with
the Southern Pacific Company of property at Sumner Street near Baker
for off-street parking for public purposes, was ordered terminated.
Mayor authorized to proclaim Aunual
Teen-Age City Government Day.
In response to request from Mr. John S. Herman, Dean of Boys
at the North High School, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin,
the ~ayor was authorized to proclaim Wednesday, November 12, 1958
"Teen-Age City Government Day."
176
Bakersfield, California, August 4, 1958 - 8
Communicatio~ from the Kern County
Planning Commission relative to the
Area Planning Commission program referred
to the City-County Cooperation Committee.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, a communication
from the Kern County Planning Commission requesting an expression of
opinion from the Council regarding the Board of Supervisors offer to
assume all costs arising from payments to the Commissioners for
attendance at Bakersfield-Kern County ~ea Planning Commission meetings,
was referred to the City-County Cooperation Committee.
Order instituting investigation before the
Public Utilities Commission for the purpose of
establishing a list for the year 1959 of
railroad grade crossings of city streets
or county roads most urgently in need of
separation, as contemplated by Section 189
of the Streets and Highways Code, referred
to the City Manager for study.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, order instituting
investigation before the Public Utilities Commission for the purpose
of establishing a list for the year 1959 of railroad grade crossings
of city streets or county roads most urgently in need of separation,
as contemplated by Section 189 of the Streets and Highways Code, was
referred to the City Manager for study.
Mayor authorized to sign License Agreement
with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railway Company concerning contacts to
poles between Baker and Kern Streets.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, the Mayor
was authorized to sign License Agreement with the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway Company for pole top extension and fire alarm circuit
attachmeEt on poles between Baker and Kern Streets along the Santa
Fe Tracks.
Bakersfield,
California~
August 4,
1958 - 9
177
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution denying application
of T. ¥. Ketchem for a variance of zoning
to permit the operation and maintenance of
a television repair shop at 521 Flower
Street.
This being the time'set for continuance of hearing on appeal
of T. V. Ketchem to decision of the Planning Commission denying his
application for a variance of zoning to permit the operation and
amintenance of a television repair shop at 521 Flower Street, all
interested persons present were given an opportunity to be heard.
The City Clerk read resolution of the Planning Commission stating
that the applicant had not presented adequate evidence in support
the four required conditions. After carefully considering all arguments
presented, upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Crees, the decision
of the Planning Commission was upheld, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a zoning resolution denying the variance.
Councilmen Collins and Doolin voted in the negative on this motion.
On Council's own motion the Planning
Commission instructed to institute
proceedings to investigate the matter
and hold new hearing on application of
T. V. Ketchem for variance of zoning to
permit the operation and maintenance of
a television repair shop on that property
designated as 521 Flower Street.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Doolin, it was ordered
by the Council that the Planning Commission be instructed to
institute proceedings to investigate the matter and hold a new
hearing on application of T. V. Ketchem for a variance of zoning to
permit the operation and maintnenance of a television repair shop on
that property designated as 521 Flower Street.
178
Bakersfield, California, August 4, 1958 - 10
Failure of motion to deny application of
G1Oanah Ball Behan for variance of zoning
to permit the enlargement, operation and
maintenance of an existing non-conforming
beauty shop on that property designated
as 1907 "~' Street.
This being the time set for hearing on appeal of G1oanah
Ball Behan to decision of the Planning Commission denying her application
for variance of zoning to permit the enlargement , operation and
maintenance of an existing non-conforming beauty shop on that property
designated as 1907 "B" Street, all interested persons present were given
an opportunity to be heard. The City Clerk read resolution of the
Planning Commission stating that the applicant had not presented adequate
evidence in support of the four required conditions. After carefully
considering all arguments presented, it was moved by Dewire, seconded
The motion failed to
by Balfanz, that the application be denied.
carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Croes, Dewire
Noes: Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Doolin
Absent: None
CityrAttorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting application
of Gloanah Ball Behan for variance of
zoning to permit the enlargement, operation
and maintenance of an existing non-conforming
beauty shop on that property designated as
1907 "B" Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare zoning resolution granting application
of Gloanah Ball Behan for variance of zoning to permit the enlargement,
operating and maintenance of an existing non-conforming beauty shop
on that property designated as 1907 "~' Street. Councilmen Balfanz,
Croes, and Dewire voted in the negative on this motion.
179
Bakersfield, California, August 4, 1958 - 11
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1192 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of
uninhabited territory designated as Planz
Park No. 7 to the City of Bakersfield,
California, 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 Croes,
seconded by Doolin, Ordinance No. 1192 New Series approving annexation
of a parcel of uninhabited territory designated as Planz Park No. 7
to the City of Bakersfield, California, 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, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1193 New
Series approving annexation o~ a parcel
of uninhabited territory designated as
Union Cemetery No. 1, to the City of
Bakersfield, California, and providing
for the taxatiun of ~said territory to pay
the bonded indebtedness of said City.
This being the time for hearing in the matter and no protests
or objections having been received, upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Balfanz, Ordinance No. 1193 New Series approving annexation
of a parcel of uninhabited territory designated as Union Cemetery
No. 1 to the City of Bakersfield , California, and providing for the
taxation of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness of said City,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
180
Bakersfield, California, August 4, 1958 - 12
City Attorney instructed to prepare
necessary resolutions, for consideration
of the Council~ to submit certain Charter
amendments to the electors and providing
for Consolidation of the~election with the
State General Election to be held on
November 4, 1958.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolutions, for the
consideration of the Council at meeting of August~18, 1958, to
submit certain Charter amendments to the electors, and providing for
consolidation of this election, with the State General Election to be
held on November 4, 1958.
City Attorney authorized to employ the
firm of Wilde, Christensen, Barnard &
~Wilde,~ attorneys, to prepare proceedings
for the formation of a public improvement
district for the proposed improvement of
Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Attorney was authorized to employ the services of the firm of Wilde,
Christensen, Barnard & Wilde~ a~torneys, to prepare the necessary
proceedings for the formation of a public improvement district
for the proposed improvement of Chester Avenue.
Matter of Water Developmen~ deferred
for two weeks to permit the City Manager
to make a report to the Council.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by C~rnakis, the matter
of Water Development was deferred for two weeks to permit the
City Manager to prepare a report to submit to the Council.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the Council
adjourned at ll:10 P.M.
theCites
MAYOR of field,
ATTEST:
CI'i'~ CLU~and'~-Offici~o ~lark of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, Califprnia
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, August 18, 1958
181
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 18, 1958.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Collins,
Dewire, Doolin
Absent: Councilmen Carnakis, Croes
Minutes of the regularsmeeting of August 4,
as submitted.
1958 were approved
Opening bids for 21,000 G.V.W. Cab
Forward Double-Drop Frame Truck Chassis.
This being the time set to open bids for 12,000 G.V.W. Cal~
Forward Double-Drop Frame Truck Chassis, alt bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Dewire,
secomded by Collins, the bids were referred to the City Manager for
study and recommendation.~
Bids for Four-Door Sedan.
The ~y Clerk advised the Council that no bids had been
received for the four-door sedan.
Opening bids for Aerial Platform.
This being the time set to open bids for Aerial Platform,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon
a motion by Dewire, seconded by Doolin, the bids Were referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County Equipment
Company for 2 - 21,000 G.V.W. Trucks with
20 cubic yard Packer Body.
In accordance with recommendation from ~he City Manager,
bid of Kern ~unty Equipment Company to furnish International Model
CO-190 (Air Brakes) with Hydepak B~dy, for a total price' of $20,890.96
was accepted, and all otherSbids were rejected.
Bakersfield, California, August 18, 1958 - 2
Acceptance of bid of Tornqutst Machine
Company for Metal Working Lathe.
In accordance with recommendation from the City Manager, bid
of Tornqutst Machine Co. to furnish one Metal Working Lathe, 18" x 72",
for a total price of $7,024.16 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Acceptance of bid of American Rubber
Manufacturing Company to furnish Fire
Hose Requirements.
In accordance with recommendation from the City Manager,
upon a motion by Dewire, seoonded by Doolin, bid of American Rubber
Manufacturing Company to furnish Fire Hose Requirements was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Kern Oaunty Equipment
Company for ~ve Cubic Yard Dump IPuck.
In accordance with recommendation from the City Manager,
upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Balfanz,. bid of Kern County
Equipment Company to furnish International Model AC-1892 w/Deco Body
Five Cubic Yard Dmnp Truck for a total price of $5,405.20 was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Council accepts low bid submitted by
David M. Biggat Company for construction
of Municipal Transit System Buildings.
In accordance with recommendation received from the Transit
Authority Commission, upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Dewire,
the Council Accepted the low bid submitted by David M. Biggat Company
for the construction of the Municipal Transit System Buildings, and the
Mayor was authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the City. The
base bid was for $110,700.00, deduct Alternate No. 1 in amount of
$5,200.00, add Alternate No. 2 in amount of $950.00, or a total bid
of $106,450.00.
Approval of revised Plans and
Specifications for Bakersfield Municipal
Transit System Buildings.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Dewire, revised Plans
and Specifications for the Bakersfield Municipal Transit System Buildings
were approved.
183
Bakersfield, CalSfornia, August 18, 1958 - 3
City Manager,s Report on Supplemental
Water Supply deferred until adjourned
regular meeting of August 19, 1958.
Assistant City Manager Miner read report submitted by City'
Manager Gunn on Supplemental Water Supply. Upon a motion by Doolin,
seconded by Balfanz, the report was deferred until adjourned regular
meeting of August 19, 1958, for the consideration of the Council ~t
that time.
Reception of City Auditor's Financial
Report for July,
Upon a motioh by Collins,
Auditor's Financial Report for July,
placed on file.
1958.
seconded by Balfanz, the City
1958 was received and ordered
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 136
denying ~pplication of T. W. Ketchem for
a variance to permit the operation and
maintenance of a television repair shop
on that property designated as 521 Flower
Street.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Dewire, Zoning
Resolution No. 136 denying application of T. W. Ketchem for a variance
to permit the operation and maintenance of a television repair shop
on that property designated as 521 Flower Street, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent~ Carnakis, Croes
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 137,
granting variance to p~rmit the enlargement,
operation and maintenance of an existing
non-conforming Beauty Shop on that property
designated as 1907 B Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Zoning Resolution
No. 137 granting application of Gloanah Ball Behan for variance to permit
the enlargement, operation and maintenance of an existing non-conforming
beauty shop on that property designated as 1907 B Street, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Doolin
Noes: Dewire
Absent: Carnakis, Croes
184
Bakersfield, California, August 18, 1958 - 4
Date of September 8, 1958 fixed for hearing
before the Council on appeal of M. H.
Hutchcraft to decision of toe Planning Commission
approving Conditional Use Permit to permit the
operation and maintenance of a church on that
property designated as 1000 Pacific Street.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, date of
September 8, 1958 was fixed for hearing before the Council on appeal
of M. H. Hutchcraft to decision of the Planning Commission approving
Conditional Use Permit to permit the operation and maintenance of a
church on that property designated as 1000 Pacific Street.
Approval of request of Foster & Kleiser
Company to erect an illuminated outdoor
advertising sign, in a C-1 (Limited Commercial)
Zone.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motionby Dewire, seconded by Collins, request from Foster &
Kleiser Company to erect an illuminated outdoor advertising sign in
a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone on that certain property located on the
northerly side of Golden State Avenue 280 feet west of Chester Avenue,
was approved.
Date of September 8, 1958 fixed for hearing
before the Council on application of
John C. Murdock et al to amend the zoning
of that certain property located southerly
of East 0alifornia Avenue and easterly of
Collins Way.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission.,
upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, date of September 84 1958
was fixed for hearing before the Council on application of John C.
Murdock et al to amend the zoning of that certain property located
southerly of East California Avenue and easterly of Collins Way from
a C-2 (Commercial) Zone and an R-2 (Two-Family Ihvelling) Zone to an
M-1 (Light Manufacturing) Zone.
Warde D.
Petition of Warde D. Watson Realty Co.
requesting change in name of Union Avenue
from Bernard Street and/or 34th ~reet north
to Panorama Drive re~erred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Bentley, petition from
Watson Realty Co. requesting that the name of Union Avenue from
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Bernard Street and/or 34th Street north to Panorama Drive be changed
to South Panorama Drive, was referred to the Planning Commission for
study and recommendation.
Acceptance of deed from Santa Fe Land
Improvement Company for municipal transit
terminal property.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, deed from Santa
Fe Land Improvement Company for land to be used for the Municipal
Transit System shops.and offices was accepted, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign in behalf of the City.
Adoption of Resolution No. 52-58 approving
transfer of property to the Santa Fe Land
Improvement Company in exchange for parcel
of land to be used as a terminal for the
Bakersfield Municipal Transit System.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
52-58 approving transfer of property to the Santa Fe Land Improvement
Company in exchange for parcel of land to be used as a terminal for
the Bakersfield Municipal Transit System and authorizing the Mayor to
execute the deed dated July 22, 1958, was adopted by the fo~owing
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Dewire, Doolln
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis, Croes
Reception of Resolution of the Board of
Supervisors, County of Kern, in the Matter
of Establishment of Bakersfield as a
Standar~ Metropolitan ~ea.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
adopted by the Board of Supervisors, County of Kern,~ in the Matter of
Establishment of Bakersfield as a Standard Metropolitan Area, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Acceptance of resignation of Earle F. B~rra11
and L. J. Blanchard as Members of the
Bakersfield Art ~sociation Commission.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, resignations
of Earle F. Bartall and L. J. Blanchard as Members of the Bakersfield
Art Association Commission were accepted, and the City Clerk was
instructed to direct letters of appreciationto them from the Council.
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Appointment of George R. Petrye and
Mrs. Aslan S. Turoonjian as Members of
the Bakersfield Art Association Commission.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, Mr. George R.
Petrye and Mrs. Aslan S. Turoonjian were appointed as Members of the
Bakersfield Art Association Commission.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1195 New Series
authorizing an amendment to the Contract
between the Bakersfield City Council and the
,Board of Administration of the California State
Employees' Retirement System.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, Ordinance No.
1195 New Series of the Council of the City of Bakersfield authorizing
an amendment to the contract between the said City Council and the
Board of Administration of the California State Employees' Retirement
System, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis, Croes
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1196 New Series
altering the boundaries of the First,
Third and Sixth Wards of the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
1196 New Series altering the boundaries of the First, qhird and Sixth
Wards of the City of Bakersfield, California, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: ~lfanz, Bentley, Collins, Dew~re, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis, Croes
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Approval of Step Salary Increases
Effective September 1, 1958.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Doolin, the following
step salary increases were effective September 1~ 1958:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION
FROM STEP TO STEP
Earl J. Miner
Peggy Hooks
R. E. Mann
G. A. Sicso
H. H. Bennett
R. J. Blagg
P. A. Galpin
J. G. Heflin
Jo C. Herald
S. D. Mendez
R. B. Schmidt
J. C. Sutton
H, E. Wells
E. J. Burchett
Robert Hall
H. E. Rummel
C. G. Wallace
Gordon Lester
Nancy Maddox
Onil Gregoire
Assistant (~ty Manager 4
Senior ~pist Clerk 3
Engineer 3
Hoseman 4
Hoseman 4
Hoseman 4
Hoseman 4
Hoseman 3
Hoseman 4
Hoseman 4
Hoseman 4
Hoseman 4
Hoseman 4
Plainclothes Patrolman Grade I
Motor Patrolman 4
Motor Patrolman 4
Motor Patrolman 4
Motor Patrolman 4
Intermediate Typist Clerk 3
Mechanic 3
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
Approval of request from Police Department
Civil Service Commission for permission to
waive residential ~equirements for two
persons who have passed the examination
for Police Patrolman.
In accordance with a request from the Police Department
Civil Service Commission, upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by ~wire~
the Council authorized the waiver of residential requirements on two
persons who have successfully passed the examination for Police
Patrolman,
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed
from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints to open a portion of Dana Street
adjacent to Tract No. 2096.
Upon a motion by Balfanz~ seconded by Collins, Street Right
of Way Deed from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to open
a portion of Dana Street adjacent to Tract No. 2096 was accepted.
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Approval of Map of Tract No. 2096.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, it is ordered
that the Map of Tract No. 2096 be, and the same is hereby approved.
That all the streets, lanes, drives, avenues, and easements shown
upon said map and therein offfeted for dedication, be, and the same,
are hereby accepted for the purposes f~r 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 requirement of signatures of the following:
Chartslot-Western Oil and Development Company, a ''
Delaware Corporation, holders of all mineral
rights underlying Tract No. 2096 at a depth of
more than 500 feet below the surface of the ground
City of Bakersfield, Sewer 1easement as per deed
recorded in Book 2906, Page'545 Official Kern County
Records
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.
Approval of Contract and Specifications
for Tract No~ 2096.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, Contract and
Specifications for Tract No. 2096 were approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign same in behalf of the City.
Adoption of Resolution No. 53-58 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
determining that the public interest and
necessity demand the acquisition and
construction of a certain municipal
improvement and making findings relating thereto.
Upon a motion by'DeWir~, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
No. 53-58 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
determining that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition
and construction of a certain municipal improvement, and making findings
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relating thereto, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Dewire, Doolin
Croes
First Reading of 0rd~nance calling a
Special Election in the City of Bakersfield
for the purpose of incurring bonded
indebtedness for a certain municipal
improvement.
At this time Ordinance of the City of Bakersfield, California,
ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice of a special election
to-be held in the Cit~ of Bakersfield on the 4th day of November, 1958,
for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said city a
proposition to incur bonded indebtedness by said City for a certain
municipal improvement, and consolidating said election with the
statewide general election to be held on said date, wa~ read, and action
on same deferred until adjourned regular meeting of the Council to be
held ~uesday, August 19, 1958, at nine o'clock A.M.
First Reading of Ordinance Levying a Tax
on ~nsients obtaining lodging in Hotels,
Inns, and other places where a charge is
made. f~r ~uch .lodging.
~. At thi~ time Ordinance levying a tax on transients obtainJ~ng
lodg.ing in hotels, inns, and other places where a charge is made for
such lodging; defining transients, hotel, etc; f~xing the amount of
said tax; providing for the coll~ection thereof; prescribing penalties
for its violations, was read, ~lth action on s~ame to be deferred until
regular meeting of Sept~uber 2, 1958.
Approval of employment of O'Melv~ny & Myers,
bond attorneys, to render legal Services in
~onnection with the authorization and issuance
of $3,750,000 of bonds for the acquisition and
construction of a municipal auditorium.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Dewire, the employment
of O'Melveny & Myers, bond attorneys, to render legal services in
connection with the authorization and issuance of $3,750,000 of bonds
for the acquis~ion and construction of a municipal auditorium, on
the terms stated in their letter of August 13, 1958, was approved by
the Council.
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis,
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Permission granted the City Manager
and City Attorney to compromise claim
for damage to Police Car.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, permission
was granted the City Manager and City Attorney to compromise claim for
damage to Police car for $125.00.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1197 New Series
amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 995
New Series by amending Subdivision (g)
thereof, and by adding a new Subdivision
to be designated as (j).
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Collins, Ordinance
No. 1197 New Series amending Section 5 of Sick Leave and Vacation Ordinance
No. 995 New Series by amending Subdivision (g) thereof, and by adding
a new subdivision to be designated as (j), was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Balfan~ Bentley, Collins, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis,.Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 54-58 commending
the members of the Bakersfield Community
Theatre for ~heir contributions to the
cultural. life of the City.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 54-58 commending the members of the Bakersfield Community Theatre
for their contributions to the cultural life of the City of Bakersfield,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent~: Carnakis,
Croes
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for one Police Solo Motorcycle.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for one Police Solo Motorcycle.
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Balfanz, Vouchers Nos.
323 to 461 inclusive, as audited by the Finance '~mmittee were allowed,
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of
America to cover the respective amounts.
Reception of communication f~om G. T.
McCoy, Sta~e Highway Engineer, advising
amount of 5/8~ Gas Tax Allohation to the
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Dewire, communication
from Mr. G. T. McCoy, advising that quarterly allocation of 5/8~ Gas
Tax to the City of Bakersfield for the quarter ending June 30, 1958,
amounted to $37,143.78, based on a population of 54,093, was received
and ordered~placed on file.
Reception of communication from the
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
on subject of Municipal Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Ba~fanz, seconded by Doolin, communication
from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce advising that certain
recommendations from its Civic Affairs Committee and Convention Bureau
relative to the acquisition of a MuniciPal Auditorium scheduled to
appear on the November 4, 1958 ballot had been adopted by the Board
of Directors, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from G. H. Slack
commending the Council for stand taken on
construction of a Municipal Auditorium.
Upon ~ motion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, communication
from:G. H. Slack commeDding :the Council.for stand taken on the
construction Of a Municipal Auditorium,.was received and ordered placed
on file.
City Auditor authorized to pay fee of
K. C. L. A. Corporation for architectural
services in connection with construction of
swimming pool at Jastro Park.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by ~ntley, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue check to the K. C. L. A. Corporation.
in amount of $490.00 covering fee for architectural services in
connection with the construction of swimming pool at Jastro Park.
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August 18, 1958 - 12
Adoption of Resolution No. 56-58 terminating
proceedings for annexation of College Heights
No. 4.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
NO.
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins,
Noes: None
Absent:
56-58 terminating proceedings for the annexation of College Heights
4, was adopted by the following vote:
Block 1, Tract No. 1099,
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis, Croes
Dewire, Doolin
Carnakis, Croes
Adoption of'Resolution No. 55-58 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
ordering the vacation of a portion of a
public service easement in Block 1, Tract
No. 1099, in the City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on the matter, and no protests
or ~jections having been received, upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded
by Collins, Resolution No. 55-58 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
ordering the vacation of a portion of a Public Service Easement in
in the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the
Collins, Dewire, Doolin
Communication from the Kern County
Motel Association referred to the
Council Auditorium Committee.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz,
communication
from the Kern County Motel Association on the subject of the proposed
Convention Hall ~te in Westchester at the intersection of F Street and
Highway 99, was referred to the Council Auditorium Committee for
consideration at meeting on the proposed site location for the Municipal
Auditorium ~o be held in ~he Caucus Room at 11 o'clock A.M., August 19,
1958.
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Purchasing Agent authorized to re-advertise
for bids for one four-door sedan.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to re-advertise for bids for one four-door
sedan,
Council adjourned the .meeting until nine o'clock A.M.
1958, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley~ the
August 19,
MAYOR of the Cit~ of Bakersfield,~al.
ATTEST:
CITY-CL~K a~d Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, .California, August.19, 1958
Minutes of adjourned regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber at nine
o~clock A. M~ Apgust 19~ 1958.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz~ Bentley, Collins,
Dewire, Doolin
Absent: Councilmen Carnakis, Croes
Purchasing Agent authorized to open
bids for one-four-door sedan in his
office at 10 o'clock A.M. August 29,
1959.
Upon a motion by C011ins, seconded by Balfanz, the l~rchasing
Agent was authorized to state in the legal advert±sment calling for
bids, that bids for one four-door sedan will be publicly opened in his
office at 10 o~clock A.M. August 29, 1958, for award by the Council
at regular meeting of September 2, 1958.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution providing for the opening
of bids in the Purchasing Agent*s office
during business hours.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Dewire, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution, for the consideration
of the Council~ providing for the publ±c opening of bids in ~e
Purchasing Agent*s office during business hours.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1198 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield, C~ifornia,
ordering~ calling, providing for and
giving notice of a Special Election to be held
in the City of Bakersfield on the 4th day of
November~ 1958, for the purpose of submitting
to the qualified voters of said City a
proposition to incur bonded indebtedness by
said City for a certain municipal improvement,
and consolidating said election with the
statewide general election to be held on said
date.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Doolin, Ordinance No.
1198 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, California, ordering,
calling, providing for and giving notice of a special election to be
held in the City of Bakersfield on the 4th day of November, 1958, for
~e purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said City a
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proposition to incur bonded indebtedness by said City for a certain
municipal improvement, and consolidating said election with the
statewide general election to be held on said date, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis, Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 59-58 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield requesting
the Board of SuperviSors of the County of
Kern to consolidate the City of Bakersfield
Bond Election to be held November 4, 1958,
with statewide general election to be held
on same date.
Upon a motion~by Bewire, seconded ~y Balfanz, ResOlution
No. 59-58 of the Council or'the City of Bakersfield requesting the
Board of S~pervisors~of the CoUnty of Kern to consolidate the City of
Bakersfield Bond Election to be held November 4, 1958, with statewide
general~ election to be held on same date, Was adopted as read by th.~
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis, Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 69-58 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
authorizing certain of its members to file
a written argument for a City Measure.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, Resolution
No. 60-58 of the Council of the City'of Bakersfield, California,
authorizing Councilmen William A. Dewire, John Philip Bentley and Don
Boolin,. to file a written argument for the City of Bakersfield
Municipal Auditorium Bonds, which will be submitted to the electors
on November 4, 1958, was ~adopted as~read 'by the'fOllowing vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Dewire, Boolin
Noesi None
Absent: Carnakis, Croes
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Bakersfield, California, August 18,
1958 - 3
Councilman Carnakis took his seat in the Council Chamber
at this time.
'Adoption of Resolution No. 57-58 declaring
the intention of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield to submit certain amendments to
the Charter of the City of Bakersfield,
fixing the time of the elections at which
said proposed amendments shall be submitted
to the electors; and directing the City Clerk
to publish notice of said election.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, Resolution
No. 57-58 declaring the intention of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield to submit certain amendments to the Charter of the City
of Bakersfield, namely: To add a new Section to be designated as
Section 47.1: To amend Sections 17, 34, 46, 67, 72, 73, 75, 76, 78
and 146; To repeal Article VI (Sections 61, 62, 63, 64 and 65),
Article VIII (Sections 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106
and 107), and Sections 133 and (215).8; fixing the time the electiQns
at which said proposed amendments shall be submitted to the electors;
and directing the City Clerk to publi~notice of said election, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 58-58 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield calling a
Special Municipal Election in said City for
the purpose of submitting certain propositions
to the electors; adopting the form in which
said propositions shall appear on the ballot,
ordering the consolidation of said Special
Munidpal Election with the State General
Election Go be held on November 4, 1958, and
requesting the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Kern to order the consolidation of
said elections.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Do01in, Resolution
No. 58-58 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield calling a Special
Municipal Election in said City for the purpose o~ submitting certain
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propositions to the electors, adopting the form in which said propesitions
shall appear on the ballot, ordering the consolidation of said special
municipal election with the state general election to be held on
November 4, 1958, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Kern to order the consolidation of said elections, was
adopted~as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Reception of City Manager's report
on S~plemental Water Supply. City
Clerk instructed to send copy of same
to Mr. Edward A. Kelly, President of
the Bakersfield Municipal Water District.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Carnakis, the City Manager's
report on Supplemental Water Supply was received and ordered placed on
file, to be given further consideration by the Council. The City Clerk
was instructed to send a copy of same to Mr. Edward A. Kelly,
President of the Bakersfield Municipal Water District for his information.
City Attorney instructed to prepare the
necessary documents to terminate the
payment of portion of City Sales Tax
to the County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary documents to terminate
the payment of one-tenth of one percent City Sales Tax being collected
by,the State Board of Equalization to the County of Kern.
Adjournment.
Upon a' motion by Bentley, seconded by Balfanz, the Council
adjourned at 10:08 A.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTF~T:
CITY CL~R~' annex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, September 2, 1958
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 2, 1958.
Invocation was given by the Reverend ~alp~ Click, Pastor of
the Church of the Brethren.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Doolin
Councilman Dewire
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1968 and
the adjourned regular meeting of August 19,
presented.
1958 were approved as
Opening bids for construction of 36 inch open
jointed I~C Drai~ Pipe in Lowell Park.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
36 inch open jointed PCC Drain Pipe in Lowell Park, all bids received
were publicly opeqed, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Carn~akis,
seconded by,Balfan~, the bid~ were referred to the City Manager:for
study and recommendation.
Opening bids £or construction of 48 inch
reinforced concrete storm drain in University
Avenue between West Point Drive and Vanderbilt
Drive.
This being the time set to open bids for construction of 48
inch reinforced concrete storm drain in University Avenue ¼etween West
Point Drive and Vanderbilt Drive, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and de, lared. Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Collins,
the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for furnishing and installing
lighting circuit in Truxtun Avenue islands
between D and H Streets.
This being the time set to open bids for furnishing and
installing lighting circuit in Truxtun Avenue islands between D and
H streets, 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.
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Opening bids for Exterior Lighting
of the City Hall.
This being the time set to open bids for the Exterior Lighting
of the City Hall, 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 Comprehensive
Liability Insurance.
This being the time set to open bids for Comprehensive Liability
Insurance, bid of Walter Mortensen Insurance was publicly opened, examined
and declared, this being th~ only bid received.. Upon a motion by Balfanz,
seconded by Bentley, the bid was referred to the City Manager for
study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Southern Garage
to furnish 21,000 GVW Cab Forward
Double Drop Frame Truck Chassis.
Upon a motion by Croes,. seconded by Carnakis, bid of Southern
Garage $o furnish 21,000 GVW White Model 3016LB Cab Forward Double-Drop
Frame Truck Chassis for a total price of $5,711.04 was accepted, and
all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid .of Calavar Corporation
to furnish Aerial Platform Truck-mounted.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, bid of Calavar
Corporation to furnish Aerial Platform Truck-mounted for a total price
of $9,997.80 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde, Inc.
to furnish four-door sedan.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, bid of Geo.
Haberfelde, Inc..to furnish Ford Custom 300 four-door Sedan for a
total price of ~,147.29 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
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Bakersfield, California, September 2, 1958 - 3
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1199 New Series
levying upon t~e 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, 1958, and endins June 30,
1959.
up0h a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Ordinance'
No. 1199 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, 1958,
and ending June 30, 1959, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,. Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin
Noes: None
A~sent: Dewire
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1200 New Series
levying a tax on ~ransients obtaining lodging
· in hotels, inns, and other places where a
charge is made for such lodging; defining
transients, hotel,, etc; fixing the amount of
said taxi providing for the collection thereof,
and prescribing penalties for lts violation.
Upon a motio~ by ~Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Ordinance
No. 1200 New Series levying a tax on transients obtaining lodging in
hotels, inns, and other places where a charge is made for such lodging;
defining t~ansients, hotel, etc.; fixing the amount of said tax;
providing for the collection thereof; and prescribing penalties for its
violating, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, C¥oes, Doolin
Noes: None
Abs.ent: Dewire
Reception of communication from W. R.
Woollomes, Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors, Frotesting any a~tion by
the City of Bakersfield to capture the
entire one cent sales tax which is
levied within said City.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, communication
from W. R. Woollomes, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, protesting
any action by the City of Bakersfield to capture the entire one cent
sales tax which is levied within said city until this matter has been
thoroughly discussed with the County and with the cities of the County,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California,
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201
Adoption of Resolution No. 61-58 amending
Budget Appropriations Resolution No. 39-58.
Upon a motion'by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 61-58 amending Budget Appropriations Resolution No. 39-58, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Dewire
Approval of specifications for
classifications of Engineering Inspector
and Electrical Maintenance Man and revised
specifications for the classification of
Electrician.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, specifications
for the classifications of Engineering Inspector and Electrical Maintenance
Man and revised specifications for the classification of Electrician,
as prepared by the Civil Service Board'for Miscellaneous Departments,
were approved.
Approval of Step Salary Increases
effective October 1, 1958.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the following
step salary increases effective October 1, 1958 were approved:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP TO STEP
Robert' Peterson Associate Planner 4 5
Kenneth Green Desk Sergeant 3
O. J[ Harber Detective 3 4
J. F. Harrison Detective 3
Eileen Ashb~ Stenographer Clerk II 3 4:
R. C. Kaylor Patrolman 3
E. L. Matthews Patrolman 3
L. J. Pasquini Patrolman 3
C. W. Thompson Animal Warden 3 4
O. B. Clarke Sergeant 3
R. L. Choate Motor Patrolman 3
Duane R. Dees Motor Patrolman 3 4
Tommy Jones Motor Patrolman 4 5
Robert O. Price Motor Patrolman 3
H. L. Walker Motor Patrolman 3 4
F. V. Dalley Traffic Painter 3 4
City Auditor authorized to issue check
for unused building permit to Mrs.
Jacqueline R. Griffith.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue a check in amount of $14.00 to Mrs. Jacqueline R.
Griffith covering refund for unused building permit.
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City Manager authorized to appoint agents
for acquisition of street right-of-way
on Lakeview Avenue and H Street.~
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Manager was authorized to appoint agents for the acquisition of street
right-of-way on Lakeview Avenue and H Street.
Adoption of Resolution No. 62-58
approving Amendment Number 4 to Agreement
with the State Division of Highways for
Maintenance of State Highway in the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
62-58 approving Amendment Number 4 to Agreement with the State Division
of Highways for Maintenance of State Highway in the City of Bakersfield
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,
Noes: None
Absent: Dewire
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for 2000 Tons Plant Mix surfacing
in place on F Street between 24th Street
and Golden State Avenue.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, the Purchasing Agent
was authorized to advertise for bids for 2000 Tons Plant Mix surfacing
in place on F Street between 24th Street and Golden State Avenue.
Acceptance of resignation of Albert A. Rees
as Member of Civil Service Commission for
Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, resignation of
Albert A. Rees as Member of the Civil ~rvice Commission for Miscellaneous
Departments was accepted, and the City Clerk was instructed to send
him a letter expressing the appreciation of the Council for his service
on this Board.
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'Appointment of Kenneth A. Shelton
as Member of Civil Service Commission
for Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Kenneth A. Shelton
was appointed a Member of the Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous
Departments, to fill vacancy created by resignation of Mr. Albert A.
Rees, term to expire December 31, 1960.
60 days leave of absence granted
Mrs.Nan Hs.mmons, Intermediate Typist Clerk
in Public Works Department.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, 60 days leave
of absence without pay was granted Mrs. Nan Hammons, Intermediate
Typist Clerk in Public Works Department, beginning September 16, 1958.
Adoption of Resolution No. 66-58 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 deisngated
as Ming No. 1, and an affidavit of publication
thereof, and approving the circulation of the
petition.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Resolution
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 Ming No. 1, and an affidavit of publication
thereof, and approving the circulation of the petition, was adopted
by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins,
Ayes: Balfanz, Croes, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Dewire
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Croes, Vouchers Nos.
463 to 563 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee were
approved, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the
Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
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Reception of telegram from G. T. McCoy,
State Highway Engineer, re adoption of
a freeway routing in Kern County between
M Street and 2.7 miles east of Morning Drive.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, telegram from
G. T. McCoy, State Highway Engineer, advising the Council of the
Commission's intention to consider the adoption of a freeway routing
between M Street and 2.7 miles east of Morning Drive, and that an
explanatory letter on the matter would £ollow, was received and ordered
placed on file.
City Clerk instructed to direct a
communicatio$ advising Mr. G. T.
McCoy that explanatory letter referred to
in his telegram had no~ been received by
the Council.
Upon a motion bY Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City Clerk
was instructed to direct a communication to Mr. G. T. McCoy, State
Highway Engineer, advising that explanatory letter referred to in
his telegram had not been received, and requesting that same be
forwarded as soon as possible, so that the members of the Council will
have knowledge of the action to be taken by the California ~ighway
Commission.
Mayor Sullivan authorized to acknowledge
receipt of communication from the Kern County
Grange No. 26 relative to construction of a
Civic Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Mayor
Sullivan was authorized to acknowledge receipt of communication f~om
Kern County Grange No. 26 and advise that the Council will welcome any
cooperation they can give the City in obtaining a favorable vote for
the construction of a civic au~itorium at election of November 4, 195.8.
Denial of request from D. E. McFaddin
to connect to sewer line along Houchin
Road. City Engineer instructed to advise
him of the Council's reason for the
denial.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, request of
McFaddin for permission to connect to sewer line which extends
along Houchin Road was denied. The City Engineer was instructed to advise
Mr. McFaddin that this action was taken by the Council due to the
fact that the line is overloaded at the present time.
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1958 - 8
Reception of communication from California
Roadside Council on problem of billboard
control.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from California Roadside Council relative to the problem of billboard
control was received and ordered placed on file.
Acceptance of resignation of K. P. Graham,
City Purchasing Agent. City Manager authorized
to advertise for applicants to fill the positio~a.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, resignation
of K. P. Graham, Purchasing Agent was accepted, to become effective
September 30, 1958. The City Manage~ was authorized to advertise
for applicants for this position.
Adoption of Resolution No. 63-58 of the
City of Bakersfield urging registration
of voters as a civicsduty. ·
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No.
63-68 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield urging registration
of voters as a civic duty, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent:, Dewire
Adoption of Resolution No. 64-58 that no
protests had been made to or filed with the
Council in the matter of annexation of
College Heights No. 4.
This being the time set for hearing on the matter, and no
protests or objections having been received, upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by ~ollins, Resolution N~. 64-58 that no protests had been
made to or filed with the Council in the matter of annexation of College
Heights No. 4, was adopted as read by the.following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Dewire
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Adoption of Resolution No. 65-58 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing
a time and place for hearing protests by
persons owning real property within territory
proposed to be annexed designated as College
Heights No. 5.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 65-58 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield fixing a time and
place for hearing protests by persons owning real property within
territory proposed to be annexed designated as College Heights No. 5,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: Dewire
Croes, Dooiin
City Attorney instructed to examine
proceedings for proposed annexation of
inhabited territory designated as Ming No. 1
and report to .tke Council on legality of same.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney
was instructed to examine signatures on petition for consent to' the
commencement of annexation proceedimgs and the signatures on the Notice
of Intention to circulate petition relating to annexation of certain
territory to the City of Bakersfield designated as Ming No. 1, to
determine if the legal requirements of the Annexation Act of 1913 have
been followed, and make report to the Council.
City Clerk instructed to direct letter
of condolence to Mr. V. Van R~per,
Former City Manager.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the City Clerk
was instructed to direct a letter of condolence to Mr. Vance Van Riper,
former City Manager, extending the sympathy of the Council at the deati5
of his wife.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, the Council
adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
the ~it~o~-~a~rsfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1958
Present:
Absent:
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. September 8, 1958.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins,
Croes, Dewire, Doolin
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 2, 1958 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Stroud-Seabrook
for construction of 36 inch open jointed
PCC Drain Pipe in Lowell Park.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, bid of Stroud-
Seabrook for construction of 36 inch open jointed PCC Drain Pipe in
Lowell Park for a total of $3,377.50 was accepted, all other bids were
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Acceptance of bid of Stroud-Seabrook
for construction of 48 inch reinforced
concrete storm drain in University Avenue
between West Point Drive and Vanderbilt Drive.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, bid of St;roud-
Seabrook for construction of 48 inch reinforced concrete storm drain
in University Avenue between West Point Drive and Vanderbilt Drive
for a total of $9,557.50 was accepted, all other bids were rejected,
and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Acceptance of bid of A-C Electric Company
for Lighting Circuit in Truxtun Avenue
Islands.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, bid of A-C
Electric Company to construct complete lighting c~ircuit in Truxtun
Avenue Islands between D and H Streets was accepted, all other bids
were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Acceptance of bid of GKM Electric Company
for Exterior Lighting o£ City Hall.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
Electric Company for installation of
for a~tal of $2,121.00 was accepted,
seconded by Doolin, bid of GKN'
Exterior Lighting of City Hall
all other bids were rejected,
and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
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Bakersfield, California,. September 8, 1958 - 2
Acceptance of bid of Walter Mortensen,
Inc. for Comprehensive Liability Insurance.
Upon a motidn by Dewire, seconded b~ Collins, bid of Wa~er
Mortensen, Inc. covering Comprehensive Liability Insurance for a three
year period ending June 30, 1961, was accepted.
Reception of Opinion from the City
Attorney relative to the legality of the
proceedings for the annexation of certain
inhabited territory designated as Ming No. 1.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, opinion of
the City Attorney relative to the legality of the proceedings for the
annexation of certain inhabited territory designated as Ming No. 1, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Supplemental Auditorium
Report No. 1, as submitted by the Council
Auditorium Committee.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, Supplemental
Auditorium R~port No. 1, as submitted by the Council Auditorium~: Committee,
recommending that the City Manager be instructed to employ the services
of the Stanford Research Institute for the purpose of making an unbiased
site survey for the municipal auditorium, to be completed by or shortly
after the November4 election, was adopted.
Acceptance of performance bond from the
Crest Water Company as required by Ordinance
No. 337 New Series.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Croes, faithful
performance bond submitted by the Crest Water Company in amount of
$1000.00, as required by Ordinance No. 337 New Series, was accepted.
Approval of salary increases effective
September l, 1958', which were omitted
from recommendation letter to the Council.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, the following
salary increases were approved to be effective September 1, 1958:
NAME CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP TO STEP
C. E. Hatless Engineer 3 4
J. V. Hale Hoseman 3 4
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Approval of Planning Commission recommendation
that petition of Warde D. Watson requesting
change of name of Union Avenue no.rth of
Bernard~ be denied.
Upon a motion by Doolin~ seconded by Carnakis~ recommendation
of the Planning Commission that petition of Warde D. Watson requesting
change of name of Union Avenue north of Bernard Street to "South Panorama
Dr±ve" be denied'~ was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes~ seconded by Carnakls~ Vouchers Nos.
564 to 644 lnclusive~ as audited by the Finance Approval Committee~ were
a11owed~ and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank
of America to cover the respective amounts.
Reception of communication from Mr. G. E.
McCoy~ State Highway Engineer~ relative to
the matter of the relocation and improvement
as a freeway of a portion of State Highway
Route 57 in Kern County.
Upon a motion by Croes~ seconded by Carnakis~ communication
from Mr. G. T. McCoy~ State Highway Engineer~ advising that the California
Highway Commission has before it for consideration the matter of the
relocation and improvement as a freeway of a portion of State Highway
Route 57 in Kern ~unty~ and if the Council considers that a public
hearing in the matter of this proposed relocation is necessary~ the
Commission will hold such a hearing~ was received and ordered placed on file
City Attorney instructed to prepare a
resolution declaring a public hearing
on the matter of the rerouting of State Highway
Route 57 will be unnecessary.
It was moved by Councilman BalfanZ~ seconded by Councilman
Dewire~ that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution
requesting the California Highway Commission to hold a public hearing
in the matter of the relocation and improvement as a freeway of a portion
of State Highway Route 57. Substitute motion made by Councilman Bentley~
seconded by Councilman Carnakis~ that the City Attorney be instructed
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Ayes:
Noes: Balfanz~
Absent: None
to prepare a resolution declaring a public hearing in this matter
to be unnecessary, carried by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins~.Croes
Dewire, Doolin
Reception of communication from Mr.
John Holt, Supervisor, relative to~
the improvement of portion of South
Chester Avenue.
Upon a. motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, communication
from Mr. John Holt, Supervisor of the Second DIstrict~ advising that
the County's portion of the improvement of South Chester Avenue. would
be advertised for bid during. the latter part of March, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Resolutions adopted by
the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Kern. in the matter of the consolidation
of Municipal Election of the City of
Bakersfield with the State General Election
to be held November 4~ 1958.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Resolutions
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern in the
hatter of the consolidation of Municipal Election of the City of
Bakersfield with the State General Election to be held November 4~
1958, in re proposed amendments to the Charter and proposition for the
issuance of municipal auditorium bonds, were received and ordered
placed on file. ,
Mayor instructed to send copy of ordinance
providing procedure for conducting meetings
of the Council together with explanatory
letter to James B. Beane.
A communication from James B. Beane relative to the right to
speak publicly at Council meetings was read~ and upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Balfanz, the communication was received and ordered placed
on file, and Mayor Sullivan was instructed to send a copF of Ordinance
No. 1173 New Series providing the procedure for conducting meetings
of the City Council, together with an explanatory letter, to Mr. Beane.
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1958 - 5
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City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series by changing the land
use zoning of that certain property located
southerly of East California Avenue and
easterly of Collins Way.
This being the time set for hearing on application of
John C. Murdock et al, to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series
by changing the land use zoning of that certain property located
southerly of East California Avenue and easterly of Collins Way from a
C-2 (Commercial)Zone and an R-2 (Two-Family Dwelling) Zone to a
M-1-D (Light Manufacturing Architectural Design) Zone, all interested
persons present were given an opportunity to be heard. The Council recessed
for five minutes at 10:07 P.M. in order to'study and map of the area
and arrive at some compromise or agreement with the residents of the,
area who were opposing the rezoning. After all arguments had been
carefully considered, upon a motion by Carnakis, secended by Croes, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series and granting the application.
Council on its own motion instructs the
Planning Commission to institute proceedings
to fezone the east side of Collins Way
from California Avenue to Potomac Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Carnakis, seconded by Councilman
Croes, that the City Council on its own motion instruct the Planning
Commission to institute proceedings to fezone the east side of Collins
Way from California Avenue to Potomac Avenue from an R-2 (Two -Family
Dwelling) Zone to an M-1-D (Light Manufacturing Architectural Design)
Zone.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting Conditional
Use Permit to permit the operation and
maintenance of a church on that property
designated as 1000 Pacific Street.
This being th~ time set for hearing on appeal of M. H.
Hutchcraft to decision of the Planning Commission approving Conditional
Use Permit to permit the operation and maintenance of a church on that
property designated as 1000 Pacific Street, all interested persons
present were given an opportunity to be heard. The City Clerk read the
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resolution and certificate of findings of fact submitted by the
Planning Commission. After all arguments had been carefully
considered by.~the Council, it w~s moved by Councilman Doolin,
seconded by Councilman Dewire, that the decision of the Planning
Commission approving the Conditional Use Permit be upheld and the
appeal denied. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Zoning
Resolution granting the application on condition that the church
arrange to provide for ten off-street parking spaces for the use of the
congregation.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the Council
adjourned at 11:35 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CiTY CL~and~~-O fic~io Cle~r'r 'o~bthe Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 15, 1958
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. September 15, 1958.
Present:
Absent:
the City
the City
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Dewire, Doolin
Mayor Sullivan
Due to the absence of Mayor Sullivan,
acted as presiding officer.
Vice-president Doolin
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 8, 1958 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for 2000 Tons Plant-mixed
surfacing in place on F Street between
24th Street and Golden State Avenue.
This being the time set to open bids for 2000 Tons plant-
mixed surfacing in place on F Street between 24th Street and Golden
State Avenue, 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
back to the Council for award at this evening's meeting.
City Manager authorized to purchase
one solo motorcycle in the open market.
This being the time set to open bids for one solo motorcycle
and no bids having been received, upon a m~tion by Croes, seconded
by Carnakis, the City Manager was authorized to purchase same in th.e
open market.
Acceptance of bid of Griffith Co. for
2000 tons Plant-mixed Surfacing in place
on F Street between 24th Street and Golden
State Avenue.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, bid of
Griffith Co. to furnish 2000 tons plant-mixed surfacing in place on
F Street between 24th Street and Golden State Avenue for a total of
$11,860.00 was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign the contract in behalf of the City.
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September 15, 1958 - 2
Reception of City Auditor's Financial
Report for August, 1958.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, the ~ty Auditor's
Financial Report for August, 1958, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No.1201 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 Croes, seconded by Balfanz, Ordinance No.
1201 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, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 138
granting application of Herman T. Goaman
for Conditional Use Permit to permit the
operation and maintenance of a church on that
property designated as 1000 Pacific Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, Zoning Resolutien
No. 138 granting application of Herman T. Goaman for Conditional Use
Permit to permit the operation and maintenance of a church on that
property designated as 1000 Pacific Street, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 67-58 of the City
Council of the City of Bakersfield waiving
public hearing in the matter of the relocation
and improvement as a freeway, of a portion of
State HighwaySRoute 57, in Kern County, between
M Street and 2.7 miles east of Morning Drive.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
67-58 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield waiving public hearing
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in the matter of the relocation and improvement as a freeway of a
portion of State Highway Route 57, in Kern County, between M Street
and 2.7 miles east of Morning Drive, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes
Noes: Balfanz, Dewire, Doolin
Absent: None
Approval of Map of Tract No. 2130.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Croes, it is ordered
that the Map of Tract No. 2130 be, and the same is hereby approved.
That all the streets, drives, avenues, lanes, alleys, pedestrian
walkways and easements shown upon said map and therein offered for
dedication, be, and the same are hereby accepted for the purpose
of which the same are off'red 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 requirement of signature
of the following:
Chanslor Western 0il and Development Company, a
Delaware Corporation, owner of oil interest
below 500 feet.
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the
face of said map a copy of this authenticated by the Seal of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield.
Approval of Contract and Specifications
for Tract No. 2130.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, Contract
and Specifications for Tract No. 2130 were approved, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign same in behalf of the City.
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed
from Cencal Development Company for
a portion of University Avenue.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, Street Right
of Way Deed from Cencal Development Company for a portion of University
Avenue between Dana Street and Mr. Vernon Avenue was accepted.
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Approval of request from Police Department
Civil Service Commission for permission to
waive residential requirements for one
person who has passed the examination for
Stenographer-Clerk II.
In accordance with request from the Police Department Civil
Service Commission, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the
Council authorized the waiver of residential requirements for one
person who has successfully passed the examination for Stenographer-
Clerk II.
Approval of request from Civil Service Board
for Miscellaneous Departments to change the
time of regular monthly meeting.
In accordance with request from the Civil Service Board for
Miscellaneous Departments, authorization was granted to amend Section
4.01 of the Civil Service Rules to provide for a change in the time
of the regular monthly meetings from 3:00 P.M. on the tlhird Tuesday
of each month to 4:00 P.M. of the same day.
City Attorney authorized to notify the
Public Utilities Commission that the
City of Bakersfield has no objections to
the closing of certain city streets in
connection with separated grades located
at Beale Avenue and East Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the City Attorney
was authorized to notify the Public Utilities Commission that the City
of Bakersfield has no objection to the closing of certain city streets
in connection with separated grades located at Beale Avenue and East
Truxtun Avenue.
Reception of Decision before the Public
Utilities Commission in the matter of the
application of the Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, Decision
before the Public Utilities Commission in the matter of 'the application
of the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District :for an order
authorizing construction of a crossing at separated grades over the
tracks of the Southern Pacific Company at Beale Avenue and authorizing
Bakersfield, California, September 15, 1958
the closing of the crossing at Haley Street and the tracks of the
Southern Pacific Company, The A. T. & S. F. Railway Company and the
Sunset Railway Company, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of note from Mr. Vance Van Riper.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, note from
Mr. Vance Van Riper thanking the Council for its expression of sympathy
at the passing of his wife, was received and ordered placed on file.
Proposed amendment to Ordinance No.
1146 New Series referred to the City
Attorney for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, proposed
amendment to Ordinance No. 1146 New Series as submitted by the NAACP
was referred to the City Attorney for study and recommendation.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers
Nos. 645 to 755 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Commit~;ee
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on
the Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Reception of communication from Edgar A.
Treanor thanking Bakersfield groups
for appearing at Antelope Valley.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from Mr. Edgar A Treanor, Quartz Hill, California, expressing
appreciation for various Bakersfield groups appearing at Antelope
Valley celebrations, was received and ordered placed on file, and the~
Mayor was authorized to send a copy of the letter to all organizations
mentioned therein.
Recommendation relative to certificate being
issued showing how property is zoned when sale
of same is made, referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, recommendation
that the seller of any property other than a one or two-family dwelling,
church or other place of worship, be required to supply the purchaser
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with a certification showing how the property is zoned, and whether its
present use complies with or violates the zoning ordinance, was referred
to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the Council
adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
MAYOR Pro-tem of the City of Bakersfte---~,Cal.
ATTEST:
CITY CL~K and Ex-dfficio-~lerk of the Council
of the City of Bakers£ield, California
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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City H:m11
at eight o'clock P.M. Sept~nber 22, 1958.
Invocation was given by Dr. Burton C. Barrett, Pastor of
the First Baptist Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 15, 1958 were
approved as presented.
Adoption of recommendation contained in
City Attorney's report relative to
proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 1146
New Series.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, recommendation
contained in report submitted by the City Attorney relative to proposed
amendment to Equal Employment Opportunity Ordinance No. 1146 New Series,
was adopted, and no action is tO be taken by the Council on this matter
at this time.
Reception of communication from Health
Officer of the County of Kern relative
to the necessity of installation of
sanitary sewers in Spruce Addition No. 1,
known as Public Improvement District No.
739.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, communicatiou
from W. C. Buss, County Health Officer, dated September 15, 1958,
recommending the installation of sanitary sewers in Spruce Addition No.
as being necessary as public health measure, and to be known as Public
1
Improvement District No. 739, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 68-58
ordering opinion of Health Officer spread
upon the Minutes, and determining the
necessity of sewers as a Health Measure in
the matter of Public Improvement District
No. 739.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 68-58 ordering opinion of Health Officer spread upon the minutes,
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and determining the necessity of sewers as a Health Measure in the
matter of Public Improvement District No. 739, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Opinion from the Health Officer reads as follows:
Honorable Mayor and Members of
the City Council
City of Bakersfield
City Hall
Bakersfield, California
Gentlemen:
It has been brought to the attention of the Kern County
Health Department that within the City of Bakersfield, Kern County,
California, an area recently annexed to the aforementioned City
known as Public Improvement District No. 739 needs adequate sewage
disposal facilities.
In the opinion of the Sanitation Division of the health
department, and in my own conviction, installation of sanitary sewers
is necessary as a public health measure.
Therefore, it is my recommendation that assessment
proceedings be instituted by your honorable body for the installation
of sanitary sewers within that area.
Respectfully submitted,
(S) W. C, BUSS
W. C. Buss, M.D. C.P.H.,
Health Officer
Adoption of Resolution No. 69-58
requiring the City Engineer to furnish.
the Council with Plans and Specifications,
together with careful estimates of costs
and expenses of work in the Matter of Public
Improvement District No. 739.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis~ Resolution
No. 69-58 requiring the City Engineer to furnish the Council with plates
and specifications, together with careful estimates of costs and
expenses of work in the matter of Public Improvement District No. 739,
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was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of proposal of Stanford
Research InStitute to conduct study
of sites~for proposed municipal
auditorium facilities.
Upon a motion by C~oes, seconded by Carnakis, proposal of
Stanford Research Institute to conduct study of sites for proposed
municipal auditorium facilities was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign the authorization for the work. The City Auditor
was authorized to issue a check in amount of $3000 for advance fee to
cover working capital requirements for the project.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Vouchers Nos~.
756 to 851 inclusives, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee, were
allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the
Bank of ~erica to cover the respective amounts.
Mayor authorized to sign letter releasing
balance of funds due Presley Development
Company upon completion of improvements
of park site and streets adjacent to same.
A memorandum from the City Engineer advising that the
improvements of the park site and streets adjacent to same on the
northwest corner of Wilson Road and Benton Street have been completed
in accordance with the requirements o~ the contract was read, and upon
a motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, the Mayor was authorized to sign
a letter to the abstract company releasing the balance of funds due
Presley Development Company.
Approval of Change Order No. i to
David M. ~ggar for construction of
administ~ion and shop buildings at
bus terminal.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Dewire, the following
Change Order No. 1 to David M. Biggar for construction of administration
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and shop buildings at bus terminal was approved:
Delete floor drain #2 in hoist pit
Delete 24 ft. of 2" c.i.soil line
from hoist pit to sump
Furnish and install 110 ft. ½" air
line from air compressor Lube Rm.
#4 to bench in Machine Shop #7
September 22,
Add
$99.00
1958 - 4
Deduct
$99.00
Contract Price $106,450
Change Order No. I 0 No change in
contract price
Adjusted Contract Price $106,450
Reception of application of The Western
Union Telegraph Company to the Public
Utilities Commission for an order authorizing
it to increase and revise certain instrastate
rates and regulations.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, application
of The Western Union Telegraph Company to the Public Utilities Commission
for an order authorizing it to increase and ~vise certain intrastate
rates and regulations applicable to telegraph service within the State
of California, was received and ordered placed on file.
Mayor authorized to sign agreement with
Boydstun Realty Company to procure certain
rights of way and properties within the
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the Mayor was
authorized to sign an agreement with the Boydstun Realty Company to
procure certain rights of way and properties within the City of Bakersfield.
Approval of certain changes in agreement
with the American Right of Way Appraisal
Contractors.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, certain changes
in agreement with the American Right of Way Appraisal Contractors to
procure certain rights of way and properties within the City of
Bakersfield, were approved.
Approval of personnel classification
change in office of City Attorney.
In accordance with recommendation of the City Manager, upon a
motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, personnel classification change
in the office of the City Attorney from Intermediate Typist Clerk to
Stenographer-Clerk I was approved.
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At this time, Mayor Sullivan appointed Councilmen Carnakis
and Croes, on a committee to meet with the administrative staff and the
High School authorities to discuss the matter of the connection of
"A" Street with "F" Street.
Adjournment.
Upon. a motion by Croes,
adjourned at 8:30 p.M.
seconded by Collins, the Council
NAYOI~ of the City of Bakersfield, C~-~ornia
ATTEST:
and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Count il
of the City, of Bakersfield~ Cal~brnia
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Bakersfield~ California) September 29, 1958
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 29, 1958.
Invocation was given by Major John Allen of
Salvation Army.
Present:
the Bakersfield
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Centley,
Collins, Croes, Dewire, Do01in
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 22,
approved as presented.
Adoption of Resolution expressing the
sorrow of the Council upon the death
of Senator J. R. Dorsey.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins,
expressing the sorrow of the Council upon the death of
Dorsey was adopted as read by the following vote:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire,
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Council adopts Minute Order authorizing
the Mayor and City Auditor to sign all
future agreements with the Pacific Gas
and Electric Company covering Service
Riser Pipe.
Carnakis,
1958 were
Resolution
Senator J. R.
Doolln
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the Council
adopted a Minute Order authorizing the Mayor and City Auditor to sign
all future agreements with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company
covering Service Riser Pipe, without presentation each time to the
Counc i 1.
Council adopts Minute Order authorizing
and directing the City Attorney to take
appropriate action to abate a public nuisance.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the Council
adopted a Minute Order authorizing and directing the City Attorney to
take appropriate action against William E. Harris and Record Searching
Company to abate a public nuisance.
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Approval of Step Salary Increases
effective November 1, 1958.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the following
step salary increases effective November 1, 1958, were approved:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION
FROM STEP TO STEP
Vera Street Account Clerk II 3
P. H. Barnhart Captain 3
V. M. Blado Captain 3
C. G. Clemens Captain 3
H. E. Courtney Captain 3
J. T. Dougherty Captain 3
H. Eagle Captain 3
R. 0.. Hacker Captain 3 4~
L. V. Harris Captain 3
T. R. Harvey Captain 3
W. R. Hess Captain 3 4
O. H. Hiebert Captain 3 4
G. G. Morley Captain 3 4
M. E. Myers Captain 3 4
J. O. Pathe Captain 3 4
R.L. Startcliff Captain 3 4
W. C. Stanley Captain 3 4
R. B. Ware Captain 3 4
M. J. Williams Captain 3 4
E. W. Zachary Captain 3 4
M. K. Hodges Hoseman 3' 4
Dorothy Moore Secretary-Stenographer 3 4
M. W. Lambert Sergeant 3 4
H. L. Benfield Detective 4 5
Paul Bradford Detective 3 4
George Martin Detective 4 5
C. R. Milligan Detective 4 5
G. V. Strelich Detective 4 5
James R. Cash Patrolman 3 4
H. J. Bianchi Sergeant 3 4
F. H. Cronkhite Sergeant 3 4
Johnnie B. Jones Traffic Painter 3 4
Approval of Plans and Specifications and
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for construction of an additional
reinforced concrete sump to the Truxtun
Avenue Pump Station.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, Plans and
Specifications were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized
to advertise for bids for the construction of an additional reinforced
concrete sump to the Truxtun Avenue Pump Station.
Adoption of Resolution No. 70-58
requesting the Civil Aeronautics
Administration to make study of effect
of Military Aircraft Flight in Southern
San Joaquin Valley.
In response to a request from the County of Kern, upon a
motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, Resolution No. 70-58 requesting
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the Civil Aeronautics Administration to make a study concerning the
establishment of a Naval Air Station at Lemoore and its impact upon
the communities of Kern County. was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, 'Dewire, Doolin
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Permission granted the Bakersfield Art
Association to make certain alterations to
the Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the Bakersfie~Ld
Art Association was granted permission to make certain alterations to
the Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery at its own expense.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Croes, Vouchers. Nos.
817 to 878 inclusive, as audited by the Voucher Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on
the Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Re-appointment of Mr. Harry L. Meyers
as Member of Board of Charity Appeals
and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Collins, Mr. Harry L.
Meyers was re-appointed as a Member of the Board of Charity Appeals
and Solicitations for a four year term expiring October 1, 1962.
Adoption of Joint Resolution of the Board
of Supervisors of the County of Kern and
the City Council of the City of Bakersfield
directed to the Honorable G. T. McCoy, State
Highway Engineer, concerning relocation of
State Route No. 58 from Tower Line Road
westerly to State Route No. 4.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Dewire, Joint Resolution
of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern and the City Council
of the City of Bakersfield directed to the Honorable G. T. McCoy,
State Highway Engineer, concerning relocation of State Route No. 58
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from Tower Line Road westerly to State Route No. 4, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Supplementary Resolution No.
71-58 to Joint Resolution directed to the
Honorable G. T. McCoy, State Highway
Engineer, concerning relocation of State Route
No. 58 from TowerSLine Road westerly to State
Route No. 4.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Supplementary
Resolution No. 71-58 to Joint Resolution directed to the Honorable
G. T. McCoy, State Highway Engineer, concerning relocation of State
Route No. 58 from Tower Line Road westerly to State Route No. 4,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of communication from G. T.
McCoy, State Highway Engineer, acknowledging
receipt of resolution'waiving a public hearing
in the matter of the relocation and improvement
as a freeway of a' portion of State Highway
Route 57.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from G. T. McCoy, State Highway Engineer, acknowledging r~ceipt of
resolution waiving a public' hearing in the matter of 'the relocation
and improvement as a freeway of a portion of State Highway Route
57, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from California
Highway Commission re hearing on the location
of a freeway for Legislative Route 58.
Upon a 'motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from G. N. Cook, Assistant Secretary of the California Highway
Commission, advising that the Commission had taken official action
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setting the date of November 13, for holding a public hearing on the
location of a freeway for Legislative Route 58 between 800 feet west
of Oak Street and Muller Road~ was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Order before the Public
Utilities Commission authorizing the Greater
Bakersfield Separation of Grade District to
construct the East Nineteenth-Truxtun Avenue
connection at grade across tracks of the A. T.
and S. F. Railway Company,
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Order before
the Public Utilities Commission authorizing the Greater Bakersfield
Separation of Grade District to construct the East Nineteenth-Truxtun
Avenue connection at grade across tracks of the A. T. ~ S. F. Railway
Company was received and ordered placed on file.
Authorization granted Morris B. Chain,
attorney, to include claim of City in his
suit to recover wages of certain City
Employees.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Crees, authorization
was granted Morris B. Chain, attorney, to include claim of the City in
his suit to recover wages of Richard Willis Jones and Robert Eugene
Hall, City employees. His fee, if successful in collecting this
amuunt for the City of Bakersfield, will be 25% whether the matter is
settled before trial or whether it be necessary to try the same.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1202 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited
territory to the City of Bakersfield~signated
as College Heights 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 of annexation
of a parcel of uninhabited territory designated as College Heights NoS,
to the City of Bakersfield, and no protests or objections having been
received, upon a motign by Crees, seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance
No.
1202 New Series approving annexation of said territory, and providi~g for
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the taxation of same
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: None
to pay the bonded indebtedness of said City,
Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Councilman Dewire authorized to contact
AID and arrange through the City Manager
for this representative to appear before
· the City Hall employees to present plan
for payroll deductions for contribution
to this charitable organization.
It was moved by Dewire, seconded by Doolin, that the
City Manager be instructed to contact representatives of AID, United
Givers, and the government savings bond program, and see that each
depaTtment of the City is given an opportunity to hear both plans
at different times. After discussion, substitute motion made by
Collins, seconded by Balfanz, that Councilman Dewire be authorized
to contact AID and arrange through the City Manager for this
representative to appear before the City Hall emp10yees at separate
periods, to present plan for payroll deductions for contribution
to this charitable organization for the employees' consideration,
was adopted unanimously.
Council adopts Minute Order authorizing
temporary increase in personnel complement
whenever required through injury in line of
duty.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dooli~, the Council
adopted a Minute Order authorizing temporary increase in personnel
complemen% in the City whenever required through injury in line of duty,
to be paid for within the approved budget.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, sgconded by Balfanz, the Council
adjourned at 9:03 P.M.
~ o~ Baker S~a
Nayor of the City
ATTEST:
CITY ~ a~8 ~-Of~ckU~lerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, CalifOrnia, October 6, 1958
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 6, 1958.
Invocation was given by the Reverend William M. Eisenhower,
Pastor of the Northminster Presbyterian Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Dewire, Doolin
Absent: Councilman Bentley
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 29, 1958 were
read and approved as read.
Reception of report from Council Recreation
Committee on the acceptance of title to
Panorama Parkway. Action on same deferred
for two weeks.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, report from
the Council Recreation Committee on the subject of Panormna Parkway
was received and ordered placed on file, and action on smne was
deferred for two weeks.
Date fixed for hearing on change in
zoning boundaries of that certain property
located on the southeasterly corner of
Planz Road and South Chester Avenue.
In accordance with recommendation from ~he Planning Commission,.
upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, date of October 20,
1958 was fixed for hearing before the Council on change in zoning
boundaries of that certain property located on the southeasterly
corner of Planz Road and South Chester Avenue from an R-1 (One-family
Dwelling) Zone to a C-2-D (Commercial-architecturalDesign) Zone.
Date fixed for hearing on change in
zoning boundaries of that certain property
located on the westerly side of South Chester
Avenue northerly of Planz Road, and on the
westerly side of South Chester Avenue northerly
of Sylvia Drive.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Collins, date of October 20,
1958 was fixed for hearing before the Council on change ill zoning
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boundaries of that certain property located on the westerly side of
South Chester Avenue northerly of Plans Road from an R-1 (one-family
Dwelling) Zone to an R-4-D (Multiple-family Dwelling-architectural
Design) Zone, and that certain property located on the westerly si.de
of South Chester Avenue northerly of Sylvia Drive from an R-1 (one-family
Dwelling) Zone to a C-1-D (Limited Commercial-architectural Design) Zone.
Date fixed for hearing on change in
zoning boundaries of that certain property
located on the northerly side of Brundage
Lane between Pine and Beech Streets.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, date of October 20, 1958,
was fixed for hearing before the Council on a change in zoning boundaries
,of that certain property located on the northerly side of Brundage Lane
between Pine and Beech Streets from an R-1 (one-family Dwelling) Zone
to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone.
Date fixed for hearing on resorting of that
c~rtain property located on tee easterly
side of Collins Way southerly of California
Avenue and northerly of Potomac Avenue.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, date of October 20,
1958 was fixed for hearing before the Council on the rezoning of that
certain property located on the easterly side of Collins Way southerly
of California Avenue and northerly of Potomac Avenue from an R-2
(two-family Dwelling) Zone and a C-2 (Commercial) Zone to an M-1-D
(light Manufacturing-architectural Design) Zone.
Date fixed for hearing on application of
Ben C. Waller to amend the zoning boundaries
of that certain property located on the
northerly side of Dolores Street between
Miller and Haley Streets.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Dewire, date of October 20,
1958 was fixed for hearing before the Council on application of Ben C.
Waller to amend the zoning boundaries of that certain property located
Bakersfield, California, October 6, 1958 - 3
on the northerly side of Dolores Street between Miller and Haley
Streets from a C-2 (Commercial) Zone to an M-1-D (Light Manufacturing-
architectural Design) Zone.
Date fixed for hearing on amendment to
text of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New
Series - Home Occupations.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, date of October 20,
1958 was fixed for hearing before the Council on amendment to text of
Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series - Home Occupations.
Date fixed for hearing on amendment to
text of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New
Series - Day Nurseries and Nursery
Schools.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Doolin, date of October 20,
1958 was fixed for hearing before the Council on amendment to text
of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series to include Item 14 - Day
Nurseries and Nursery Schools.
Adoption of Declaration of Policy
relative to Public Improvement Districts.
Upon a mo~ion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, the Council
adopted the following Declaration of Policy Relative to Public
Improvement Districts by a unanimous Vote;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bakersfield has in
the past recognized that public improvements in any par~ of the City
do in fact benefit to some degree all parts of the City, and
WHEREAS, this Council and previous Councils have acknowledged
the City-wide benefit by contributing money or services or both to
Public Improvement Districts created for the purpose of constructing
public improvements, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Council to encourage the
improvement of various parts of the City through the medium of public
Improvement Districts, and
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WHEREAS, a foreknowledge of City participation in the
cost of such Districts should tend to encourage the formation thereof,
~ the general benefit of the City as a whole,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it declared by this Council that it is
its intention to contribute to the cost of said improvements a minimum
of ten percent (10%), or the amount of all fees and other charges over
and above the actual cost of construction, whichever shall be the
greater, subject to the approval of the Council.
City Auditor authorized to issue check
to cover registration fees of the members
of the Council and City officials attending
the League of California Cities Conference
in Los Angeles.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue check covering the registration fees
of the members of the Council and City officials attending the League of
California Cities Conference in Los Angeles October 26-29, 1955.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, Vouchers Nos;.
880 to 975 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor,was authorized to issue checks on
the Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on appeal of Mayor Frank Sullivan to decision
of the Planning Commission granting application
for a variance of zoning to permit the operation
and maintenance of a wholesale bakery distribution
terminal, including storage and retail sales, on
that property known as 1434 and 1436 Second Street.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, date of October 20,
1958 was fixed for hearing before the Council on appeal of Mayor Frank
Sullivan to decision of the Planning Commission granting application
of C. Stanley Huth for variance of a C-1 (Li~ted Commercial Zone)
and an ~3 (Limited Multiple-family Dwelling) Zone, to permit the operation
and miantenance of a wholesale bakery distribution terminal, including
storage and retail sales, on that property located 100 feet east of
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Chester Avenue on the northerly side of Second Street, commonly known
as 1434 and 1436 Second Street.
The City Attorney, the Planning Staff and the Building
Inspector were instructed to consult together prior to the date
set for hearing, and then to inform the Council as to the use
which is legal and permissible in that area.
Council Croes voted to uphold the decision of the Planning
Commission and cast a negative vote on this motion.
Reception of invitation from California
Association of Highway Patrolmen to attend
banquet on Wednesday, October 8, 1958.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by.Croes, invitation
from the California Association of Highway Patrolmen to attend banquet
on Wednesday, October 8, 1958, was received and ordered placed on file.
Letter of Protest from United Church Women
referred to the City Attorney for reply.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by C~rnakis, letter from
United Church Women protesting the advertising being given certain
movies, was re~erred to the City Attorney for reply.
Reception of communication from W. L. Welch,
District Engineer, Division of Highways, enclosing
copy of Resolution adopting a Route for State
Highway Route 57.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from W. L. V&lch, District Engineer, Dividion of Highways, enclosing
a certified copy of the resolution passed by the California Highway
Commission adopting a route for a portion of State highway in Kern
County between "M" Street and 2.7 miles east of Morning Drive, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1203 New Series
regulating the keeping and housing of
Pigeons and Doves within the City of
Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, Ordinance
No. 1203 New Series regulating the keeping and housing of Piegons and
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Doves within the City of Bakersfield, California, was adopted by tlhe
following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis~ Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1204 New Series
amending Subdivision (b) of Section 2
of Ordinance No. 723 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, Ordinance No.
1204 New Series amending Subdivision (b) of Section 2 of Beard of
Charity Appeals Ordinance No. 723 New Series, was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley
Reception of Copy of Joint Resolution
directed to the Honorable G. T. McCoy,
State Highway Engineer, concerning
relocation of State Route No. 58 from
Tower Line Road westerly to State Rodte N . 4.
Upon a~motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz~ copy of
Joint Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern
and the City Council of the City of Bakersfield directed to the
Honorable G. T. McCoy, State Highway Engineer, concerning relocation
of State Route No. 58 from Tower Line Road westerly to State Route No. 4,
was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager authorized to advertise for
bids for Employees' Health Plan.
Upon a motion by Carnakls, seconded by Doolin, the City
Manager was authorized to advertise for bids for the Employees'
Health Plan.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnaki's, the
Council adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Cain.
ATTEST:
CI'I'~ ~]~a~,~ ~ rk of the Council
the City of Bakersfield, California
of
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Bakersfield~ California, October 13, 1958
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 13, 1958,
Invocation was given by the Reverend Della Shutts, Pastor of
the First Unity Temple.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Sullivan. .Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croe:s,
Doolin, Dewire
Councilman Carnakis
Minutes of the regular m~eting of October 6, 1958 were
approved as presented.
OpenSng bids for Two. Suburban
Carryalls.
This being the time set to open bids for two Suburban Carryalls,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Bentley, seconded by Dewire, the bids were referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 1/2 ton Pick-up
with Dump Body.
This being the time set to open bids for 1/2 ton Pick-up
with Dump Body, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Dewire, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Recpption of City Engineer's Report on
Deficiencies of City Street System.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the City Engineer's
report to the City Council oneDeficiencies of City Street System, was
received and ordere~ placed on file.
Appointment of Edward F. Albin as
Purchasing Agent for the City of
Bakerpfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire,the Council
appointed Edward F. Albin as Purchasing.Agent of the City of Bakersfield.
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Adoption of Ordinance No.
repealing Ordinances Nos.
and 623 New Series.
1205 New Series
610 New Series
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, Ordinance No.
1205 New Series repealing Ordinances Nos. 610 and 623 New Series de~ling
with franchises granted Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Compaz~y,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Balfanz, Bentley,
None
Carnakis
Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Adoption of Ordinance No.
repealing Ordinances Nos.
435 New Series.
1206 New Series
252 New Series and
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, Ordinance No.
1206 New Series repealing Ordinances Nos. 262 New Series and 435 New
Series, dealing with the establishment of a mun~ipal market and the
appointment of a market master, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolln
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Croes, Vouchers Nos.
976 to 1048 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the
Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Reception of invitation from Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce to attend and participate
in Metropolitan Bakersfield "Community
Needs Conference."
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, invitation fro~
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to attend and participate in
the Metropolitan Bakersfield "Community Needs Conference", to be held
Saturday, October 25, 1958, was received andordered placed on file.
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Acceptance of resignation of P. W. Marty
as Member of the Planning Co~unission.
Upon a motion by Dewlre, seconded by Doolin, the resignation
of' P. W. Marty as a Member of the Planning Commission was accepted with
regret, and the Mayor was directed to send a letter to Mr. Marty
expressing the appreciation of the Council for his excellent work
on the Commission.
Reception of communication from G. T. McCoy
State Highway Engineer, acknowledging receipt
of resolutions with respect to the location
of the proposed Route 58 Freeway between Tower
Line Road and State Route No. 4.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, communication
from G. T. McCoy, State Highway Engineer, acknowledging receipt of
Resolution No. 71-58 and Joint Resolution No. 72-58 with respect to
the location of the proposed Route 58 Freeway between Tower line Road
and State Route No. 4, and advising that a study is presently ~nder
way covering the alternate Route 6 as recommended in the resolutions,
was received and ordered plac~d on file.
Mayor Sullivan instructed to communicate
with the Board of Supervisors relative to
making the presentation at the hearing on
the Relocation of Route 466.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, Mayor Sullivan
was instructed to advise the Board of Supervisors that the Council feels
that a presentation on the part of the County will have a great deal
of weight at the public hearing on the relocation of Route 466, to be
held on November 13, 1958.
City Auditor authorized to issue check
to Mrs. Florence Church to cover refund
for unused portion of business license.
In accordance with recommendation from the City License
Collector upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Doolin, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue a check in amount of $10.00 to Mrs. Florence
Church to cover unused portion of City Business License.
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City Clerk instructed to sign Legal
Notice Regarding Amendments to the Charter
of the City of Bakersfield.
: Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, the City Clerk
was instructed to sign Legal Notice Regarding Amendments to the Charter
of the City of Bakersfield.
Authorization granted to change the
personnel classification allotment in the
Police Department.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, authorization
was granted to change the personnel classification allotment in the
Police Department from ~ne Junior Clerk to one Stenographer Clerk II.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Croes, the Council
adjourned at 8:23 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CITY~~ ~X-Of~f ~cio ~erk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield, California, October 20, 1958
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 20, 1958.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Harold Pollinger,
Pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins,
Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Absent: Councilman Bentley
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 13, 1958 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for addition to
Truxtun Avenue Pump Station.
This being the time set to open bids for addition to
Truxtun Avenue Pump Station, 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 back at this evenings meeting.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County Equipment
Company to furnish 1/2 ton Pickup with Dump
Body.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, bid of Kern
County Equipment Company to furnish 1/2 ton Pickup with Dump Body
for a total price of $2,196.51 was accepted, and all other bids
were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County Equipment
Company to furnish two Subruban Carryalls.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, bid of Kern
County Equipment Company to furnish two Suburban Carryalls for a
total price of $4,096.96 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Auditor's Financial Report
placed on file.
Reception of City Auditor's Financial
Report for September, 1958.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the City
for September, 1958 was received and ordered
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Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley
Report from Council Recreation Committee
on Panorama Parkway deferred until City
Manager makes 'further report to the Council.
Upon a motion b~ Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, report from
the Council Recreation Committee on Panorama Parkway was deferred until
the City Manager returns and makes further report to the Council on
this matter.
Adoption of Resolution No. 73-58 waiving
meeting of the Council on October 27, 1958.
Due to ~he fact that it is the desire of some of the memb~s
of the Council and other officers of the City to attend the Conference
of the League of California Cities to be held in Los Angeles October
27-29,, 1958, upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, Resolution No.
73-58, waiving a meeting of the Council on October 27, 1958 was adopted
by the following vote:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Approval of Mayor's appointment of Mr.
Cameron Paulden as Member of the Planning
Commission.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Dewire, the
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Cameron Paulden as Member of the Planning
Commission to fill out the unexpired term of Mr. Phillip Marty, resigned,
was approved.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1207 New Series
amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 1095
New Series of the City of Bakersfield, by
adding thereto a new subdivision to permit
the employment of certain permanent employees
on an hourly basis, and to provide for overtime
and holiday pay, and time off for such employees.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Ordinance
No. 1207 New Series amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 1095 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield, by adding thereto a new subdivision to permit
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Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley
the employment of certain permanent employees on an hourly basis, and
to provide for overtime and holiday pay, and time off for such employee:s,
was adopted by the following vote:
Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Adoption of Resolution No. 74-58 adopting Plan
and Profile, Specifications, Careful Estimates
and District Map in the matter of the proposed
Public Improvement District No. 739, in the
City of Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, iResolution No.
74-58 adopting Plan and Profile, Specifications, Careful Estimates and
District Map in the matter of the construction of sanitary sewers in
Myrtle Street, Pine Street, Cedar Street, Brundage Lane, Spruce Street
and a certain alley lying between Brundage Lane and Eggers Street, all
within the proposed Public Improvement District No. 739, in the City
of Bakersfield, California, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley
Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 739
of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield, .
California, declaring its intention to order the
construction of sanitary sewers in Myrtle Street,
Pine Street, Cedar Street, Brundage Lane, Spruce
Street, and a certain alley lying between
Brundage Lane and Eggers Street, within Public
Improvement District No. 739, in said City:
declaring the work to be of more than local or
ordinary public benefit and describing the
district to be benefited by said work and to
pay costs and expenses, and fixing a time and
place for hearing objections to said work.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, Resolution of
Intention No. 739 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, declaring its intention to order the construction of sanitary
sewers in Myrtle Street, Pine Street, Cedar Street, Brundage Lane,
Spruce Street and a certain alley lying between Brundage Lane and Eggers~
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Street, within Public Improvement District No. 739, in said City:
declaring the work to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit
and describing the district to be benefited by said work and to pay
costs and expenses, and fixing a time and place for hearing objections
to said work, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley
Approval of Plans and Specifications, and
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for the construction of a sanitary
sewer along 22nd Street between Myrtle and
Cedar Street.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, secorded by Carnakis, Plans and
Specifications were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized
to advertise for bids for the construction of a sanitary sewer along
22nd Street between Myrtle and Cedar Streets.
City Attorney instructed to prepare amendment
to Ordinance No. 891 New Series authorizing
deduction from salaries and wages of officers
and employees of the City of Bak~sfield for
contribution to AID, United Givers.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an amendment to Section 2 of Ordinance No.
891 New Series to authorize deduction from salaries and wages of
officers and employees of the City of Bakersfield for contribution to
AID, United Givers.
Adoption of Resolution No. 75-58 of the
Council of the City of. Bakersfield calling for
the redemption of Series A Off-Street Parking
Revenue Bonds Nos. A822 to A805, inclusive; for
publication of Notice of Redemption of said bonds,
and authorizing the Fiscal Agent to redeem said
bonds.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No.
75-58 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield calling for the redemption
of Series A Off-Street Parking Revenue Bonds Nos. A822 to A805, inclasive;
for publication of Notice of Redemption of said bonds, and authorizi:ag
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the Fiscal Agent to redeem said bonds, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers
Nos. 1049 to 1114 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 Minute Order approving in
advance the receipt, acceptance and recordation
of deeds for Public Improvement District
No. 737.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, secbnded by Balfanz, the Council
adopted a Minute Order approving in advance the receipt, acceptance
and recordation of the deeds for Public Improvement District No. 737.
Council adopts Minute Order relative to
the mployment of Temporary and Seasonal
Employees.
Upon'a motion by Ca~nakls, seconded by Dewire, the Council
adopted the following Minute Order relative to Temporary and Seasonal
Employees:
When, in the conduct of the City's business, it becomes
necessary or desirable to appoint employees for temporary service,
first preference shall be given to persons who are bonafide residents
of the City of Bakersfield. The City Manager is authorized to employ
or permit the employment of nonrresidents only when no otherwise
qualified City resident is found.
Extension of time granted Kern County
Canal and Water Company for fencing of
canals within the City.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Dewire, 180 days
extension of time, ending February 12, 1959, was granted the Kern
County Canal and Water Company to complete work on the fencing of
canals within the City.
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Approval of Change Order No. 2 on
Transit Facilities Building.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, Change Order
No. 2 to David M. Biggat, adding $95.00 to the contract price covering
the installation of a 6" carbon monoxide duct to the Transit Facilities
Building, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Reception of communications from the
Civil Aeronautics Administration relative
to study of the effect of military aircraft
operations on civil aircraft operations
within the County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Croes, communications
from the Civil Aeronautics Administration in Washington and Los Angeles
advising that a study is being made of the effect air traffic from
Lemoore Naval Air Station would have on airway traffic in Kern County
and that the results will be made available to the Council in early
December, 1958, was received and ordered placed on file.
Denial of application of C. Stanley Huth
for a variance of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010
New Series to permit the operation and
maintenance of a wholesale bakery distribution
terminal, including storage and retail sales,
on that property located 100 feet east of
Chester Avenue on the northerly side of Second
Street, commonly known as 1434 and 1436 Second
Street.
This was the time set for hearing on appeal of Mayor
Frank Sullivan to decision of the Planning Commission approving the
granting of a variance to C. Stanley Huth to permit the operation
and maintenance of a wholesale bakery distribution terminal, includi:~g
storage and retail sales, on that certain property zoned as an R-3
(Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling) Zone and a C-1 (Limited Commercial)
Zone, located 100 feet east of Chester Avenue on the northerly side
of Second Street, commonly known as 1434 and 1436 Second Street. Reports
were submitted and read into. the record by the Chief Building Inspecl~or,
the Director of Planning, the Assistant City Attorney and the Chairman
of the Planning Commission. All members of the Council and interested
persons in the audience were given an opportunity to be heard.
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After due consideration was given to all arguments presented,
it was moved by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, that the variance be denied.
Substitute motion offered by Collins, that the Council refer the matter
back to the Planning Commission to work it out, died for lack of a second.
Vote was then taken on the original motion as follows:
Ayes: Balfanz, Carnakis, Dewire
Noes: Collins, Croes, Doolin
Absent: Bentley
In accordance with Section 14 of the Charter, the Mayor
shall have the right to vote on all matters when the vote of the Council
results in a tie. Mayor Sullivan cast an affirmative vote on this
matter, and the variance was denied.
City Attorney instructed to prepare ordinance
amending Zoning Ordinance by changing the land
use zoning of that certain property located on
the easterly side of Collins Way southerly. of
California Avenue and northerly of Potomac
Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on the motion of the
City Council to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series by changing
the land use zoning from an R-2 (Two-Family Dwelling) Zone and a C-2
(Commercial) Zone to an M-1-D (Light Manufacturing-Architectural Desigz~)
Zone, of that certain property located on the easterly side of Collins
Way southerly of California Avenue and northerly of Potomac Avenue, and
no protests or objections having been received, upon a motion by Collins,
seconded by Balfanz, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was
approved, and the City Attorney was instructed'to prepare an amendment
to the zoning ordinance to change the present zoning.
City Attorney instructed to prepare ordinance
to amend the Zoning Ordinance by changing the
land use zoning of that certain property located
on the northerly side of Brundage Lane between
Pine and Beech Streets.
This being the time set for hearing on motion of the Plandng
Commission to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City of
Bakersfield by changing the land use zoning of that certain property
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located on the northerly side of Brundage Lane between Pine and Beech
Streets, and no protests or objections having been received, upon a
motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, the recommendation of the
Planning Commission was approved, and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare an amendment to the ordinance changing the present zoning.
City Attorney instructed to prepare ordinance
to amend Zoning Ordinance by changing the land
use zoning of that certain property located
on the southeasterly corner of Pianz Road and
South Chester Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on a motion of the
Planning Commission to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the
City of Bakersfield by changing the land use zoning of' that certain
property located on the southeasterly corner of Planz Road and South
Chester Avenue, and no protests or objections having been received,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, the recommendation of
the Planning Commission was approved, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare amendment to the ordinance changing the present
zoning.
Matter of the Motion of the Planning Commission
to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of
the City of Bakersfield by changing the land use
zoning of that certain property located on
the westerly side of South Chester Avenue
northerly of Planz Road denied without prejudice.
This being the time set for hearing on motion of the Planni]~g
Commission to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield by changing the land use zoning of that certain properl;y
located on the westerly side of South Chester Avenue northerly of
Planz Road, upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Doolin~ the matter
was denied without prejudice.
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Bakersfield, California, October 20,1958 - 9
City Attorney instructed to prepare amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance granting application
of Ben C. Waller 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
Dolores Street between Miller and Haley Streets.
This being the time set for hearing on application of Ben
C. Waller 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 Dolores Street, between Miller and
Haley Streets, and no protests or objections having been received, upon a
motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the recommendation of the Planning
Commission was approved, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance granting the application.
City Attorney instructed to prepare ordinance
amending the text of the Zoning Ordinance
relative to Home Occupations.
This being the time set for hearing On amendment to text
of the Zoning Ordinance relative tO Home Occupations, and no protests
or objections having been received, upon a motion by Dewire, seconded
by Doolin, the report of the Planning Commission was approved, and the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare the amendment to the ordinance.
City Attorney instructed to prepare ordinance
amending the text of the Zoning Ordinance
relative to Day Nurseries and Nursery Schools.
This being the time set for hearing on amendment to text of
the Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 20.01 to include Item 14, which
shall read "Day Nurseries and Nursery Schools," and no protests or
objections having been received, upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by
Collins, the report of the Planning Commission was approved, and the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare the amendment to the ordinance.
Approval of Plans and Specifications, and
l~rchasing Agent authorized to advertise for
bids for construction of Swimming Pool at
Jastro Park.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Dewire, Plans and
Specifications were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to
advertise for bids for the construction of a Swimming Pool at Jastro
Park.
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City Attorney instructed to communicate with
attorney for the Greater Bakersfield Separation
of Grade District and offer support and
cooperation of the City at hearing before the
Public Utilities Commission in Los Angeles.
'Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney
was instructed to communicate with the attorney for the Separation of
Grade District and offer the support and cooperation of the City at
hearing before the Public Utilities Commission to be held in Los Angeles
on Monday, October 27, 1958, for the presentation of evidence fo~ the
purpose of establishing a list for the year 1959 of railroad grade
crossings of city streets or county roads most urgently in need of
separation.
Acceptance of 'bid of Bud and SmittF, Contractors,
for construction of addition to Truxtun Avenue
Pump Station.
Upon a motionby Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, bid of Bud and
Smitth, Contractors, to construct an addition to the Truxtun Avenue P~mp
Station for a total price of $12,593.00 was accepted, all other bids
Were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract covering
same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Doolin,' seconded by Croes, the Council
adjourned at ll:05 P.M.
MAYOR ty of Bakersfield, Ca]~i~SY~ia
ATTEST:
icloClerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 3, 1958
Minutes of a 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 3, 1958.
Invocation was given by the Reverend P. H. Coleman,
Pastor of the Church of the Living God.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Sullivan.
Collins, Croes,
None
Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley,
Dewire, Doolin
Carnakis,
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1209 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 Croes, seconded by Balfanz, Ordinance No.
1209 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, was adopted by the following vot,~:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, C roes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 1958 were
approved as presented.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for one Squad Pumper.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for one Squad Pumper.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1208 New Series
amending Sections 2.27, 4.01 and 20.01 of
Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series, pertaining
to "Home Occupations" and "Day Nurseries and
Nursery Schools."
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Dewire, Ordinance No.
1208 New Series amendin~ Sections 2.27, 4.01 and 20.01 of Zoning
Ordinance No. 1010 New Series, pertaining to "Home Occupation" and
"Day Nurseries and Nursery Schools", was ~dopted by the following
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First reading of proposed ordinance
to amend Ordinance No. 891 New Series
to permit officers and employees of
the City to make contributions to AID.
At this time the City Clerk read proposed ordinance to amend
Ordinance No. 891 New Series to permit officers and employees of the
City to make contributions to AID. The ordinance was ordered returned
to the City Attorney to make certain corrections as suggested by
Approval of agreement with Safeway Stores,
Inc. 'for improvement of alley between
24th and Encina Streets.
Councilman Dewire.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Ca~nakis, agreement with
Safeway Stores, Inc. for the improvement of alley between 24th and
Encina Streets was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
same in behalf of the City.
Approval of specifications for
classification of Community Center
Director.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, specifications
for the classification of Community Center Director, as submitted by
the Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous Departments, were approved.
Approval of Step salary increases
effective December 1, 1958.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, the following
step salary increases were approved, effective December 1, 1958:
NAME CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP TO STEP
J. A. McAteer Captain 3 4
J. K. Stotts Engineer 3 4
W. C. Ball Hoseman 3 4
R. M. Walsh Hoseman 3 4
J. A. West Hoseman 4 5
William Feliz Equipment Operator Grade II 4 5
Verner Lindfors Semi-skilled laborer 4 5
Alvin Litties Semi-skilled Laborer 4 5
Approval of Change Order No. 3 to
David M. Biggar for Administration and
Shop Buildings - Bakersfield Municipal
Transit Authority.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Croes, the following
Change Order No. 3 to David M. Biggar for Administration and Shop
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Buildings for the Bakersfield Municipal Transit Authority was approved:
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
ADD DEDUCT
Omit concrete pipe and pits
in connection with return air
system for air conditioning
in Unit "A"
$541.00
Install a return air duct system
in attic space. Install insulation
inside supply and return air ducts
where ducts are exposed outside
building
$541.00
Allowance of Claims·
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers Nos.
1118 to 1261 inclusive, as audited by t he Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks
to cover the respective amounts.
Reception of Copy of letter from Supervisor
John Holt to the Board of Supervisors and
Minute Order approving and filing same, which
made certain recommendations relative to
participation by the County in the financing
of the Municipal Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, copy of letter
from Supervisor John Holt to the Board of Supervisors making certain
recommendations relative to participation by the County in the financing
of the Municipal Auditorium and Minute Order of the Board approving
and filing same, were received and ordered placed on file. Copies of
both documents were ordered sent to the members of the City-County
Cooperation Committee.
Reception of communication from G. T. McCoy,
State Highway Engineer, re 5/89 Gas Tax for
quarter ending September 35, 1958.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, letter from
G. T. McCoy, State Highway Engineer, advising that the quarterly
apportionment of 5/89 Gas Tax to the City of Bakersfield for the
quarter ending September 30, 1958, based on a population of 54,381,
is $42,071.93, was received and ordered placed on file.
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Reception of communication from California
Highway Commission concerning the relocation
of State Highway Route 58 from Tower Line
Road to State Highway Route 4.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, communication
from the California Highway Commission advising that date of November 13
had been set for a public Hearing in Bakersfield on the relocation of
State Highway Route 58 from Tower Line Road to State Highway Route 4,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from G. T. McCoy,
State Highway Engineer, concerning the relocation
of State Highway Route 58 between Tower Line Road
and State Route No. 4.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from G. T. McCoy, State Highway Engineer, advising that public hearing
will be held on the proposed relocation of
between Tower Line Road and State Route No.
was received and ordered placed on file.
State Highway Route 58
4 on November 13, 1958,
Reception of communication from the Downtown
Association of Bakersfield presenting palm
trees and containers to the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, communication
from the Downtown Association of Bakersfield presenting 72 palm trees
and thei~ containers to the City, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager directed to make a survey to
determine the cost to the City to maintain palm
Trees offered by the Downtown Association of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was directed to make a study of the cost of maintaining the palm trees
offered to the City by the Downtown Association of Bakersfield and
report back to the Council. In order to arrive at the cost of watering,
the next watering of the trees will be performed by City forces.
City Manager directed to obtain estimates
relative to codifying City ordinances.
At this time discussion was held relative to the codifying
of City of Bakersfield ordinances. The City Manager was directed to
obtain estimates of the cost of this service and include necessary
funds in the next budget.
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City Manager instructed to proceed with
installation of street lights in subdivisions
of the City according to the Master Street
Lighting Plan of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City
Manager was instructed to proceed with the installation of street
lights in subdivisions as rapidly as possible, according to the Master
Street Lighting plan of the City of Bakersfield.
City Attorney instructed to study Purchasing
Ordinance No. 1043 New Series.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to study Purchasing Ordinance No. 1043 New
Series and report back to the Council on the feasibility of amending
same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by
adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
C arnakis,
the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Californ-h-~a
ATTEST:
CITY CL~RK and E~-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Present:
Absent:
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 10, 1958.
Invocation. was given by Major Clayton of the Salvation Army.
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 3, 1958 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for construction of Jastro
Park Swimming Pool and Toilet Facilities.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
Jastro Park Swimming Pool and Toilet Facilities, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Bentley, the bids were referred to the C~y Manager for
study and recommendation.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1210 New Series
amending Sections 2, 3 and 4 of Ordinance
No. 891 New Series of the City of Bakersfield
to permit officers and employees of said City
to authorize deduotlons from their salaries
or wages for contributions to "AID."
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, Ordinance No.
1210 New Series amending Section 2, 3 and 4 of Ordinance No. 891
New Series of the City of Bakersfield to permit officers and employees
of said City to authorize deductions from their salaries or wages
for contributions to "AID", was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Dewire
Noes: Carnakis,
Absent: None
Croes, Doolin
Approval of Agreement with California
Disaster Office of the State of California
relative to civil defense surplus property
program.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, agreement with
the California Disaster Office of the State of California relative to
the civil defense surplus property program, was approved, and the
Mayor was authorized to sign same in behalf of the City.
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Approval of Plans and Specifications and
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for construction Of reinforced
concrete culvert at Terrace Way and Kern
Island Canal..
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, plans and
specifications were approved, and the Purchasing. Agent was authorized
to advertise for bids for the construction of a reinforced concrete
culvert at Terrace Way and Kern Island Canal.
Approval of Plans and Specifications and
Purchasing Agent authorized to ~dvertlse
for bids for construction of a chain link
fence around drainage sump in City Park.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, plans and
specifications were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to
advertise for bids for the construction of a chain link fence around
drainage 'sump in City Park at northwest corner of Wilson Road and Benton
Street.
Approval of Plans and Specifications and
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for paving alley between Encina
and F Streets.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Croes, plans and
specifications were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to
advertise for bids for paving alley between Encina and F Streets and
24th and 26th Streets.
Date of hearing before the Council set on
motion of the Planning Commission to change
the zoning boundaries of that certain
property commonly known as the "Westchester
Shopping Area."
In accordance with recommendation from the Plan~ing Commission,
upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfmz, date of December 1, 1958,
was set for hearing before the Council on motion of the Planning
Commission to change the zoning boundaries of that certain property
commonly known as the "Westchester Shopping Area" from a C-1 (Limited
Commercial) Zone, to "P" (Automobile Parking) Z~ne, C-2 (Commercial) Zone,
and C-2-D, (Commercial-Architectural Design) Zone.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 76-58 directed
to the California Highway'Commission
expressing the opposition of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield to any route for
the relocation of State Highway Route 58 from
Tower Line Road to State Highway Route 4,
other than proposed alternative Route 9.
In accordance with recommendation from Mayor Sullivan, upon a
motion by Doolin, seconded by Dewire, Resolution No. 76-58, directed
to the California Highway Commission, to be made a part of the record
at public hearing to be held November 13, 1958, concerning the relocation
of State Highway Route 58 from Tower Line Road to State Highway Rou'~e 4,
expressing the opposition of the Council of the City of Bakersfield to
any route for the relocation of said State Highway Route 58 other than
proposed alternative Route 9, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers
Nos. 1262 to 1352 inclusive, as audited by the Voucher Approval
Committee, were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue
checks to cover the respective amounts.
Approval of Tract No. 2155. Mayor authorized
to sign contract and specifications for
improvements to the subdivision.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by DQolin, it is ordered
that ~the Map of Tract No. 2155 be, and the same is hereby approved, 'that
all the streets, avenues, alleys and easements shown upon said map a~ad
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 here~y
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waives the requirement of signature of the following:
Bernice C. Murray
Harold I. Murray Mineral rights below 300' depth
Ruth K. Murray
William F. Schultheis
Avon Schultheis
The Clerk o£ the Council is directed to endorse upon the
face of said map a copy of this authenticated by the Sea1 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield.
The Mayor was authorized to sign contract and specifications
covering the improvement of all streets, highways, alleys, curbs and
gutters, sidewalks, sewers and storm sewers, dedicated to public purposes
according to the Map of said Tract No. 2155.
Approval of Change Order No.' i to Bud &
Smitty, Contractors for Truxtun Avenue
Pump Station.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, Change Order
No. 1 to Bud & Smitty, Contractors, covering construction of Truxtun
Avenue Pump Station, to thicken east wall to enclose bond beams in
existing pump 'station sump at additional charge of $100.00, was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same in behalf of the
City.
Approval of 'Payment Request No. 2 for
Administration and Shop Buildings for the
Bakersfield Municipal Transit Authority.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Payment Request
No. 2, from David M. Biggat, for Administration and Shop Buildings
for the Bakersfield Municipal Transit Authority, in amount of $15,342.212,
and the Mayor was authorized to 'sign same in behalf
was approved,
of the City.
Authorization granted private attorney
to include claim of the City for compensation
paid Doine L. Riggs, prior to receiving
State Compensation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, authorization
was granted Morris B. Chain, attorney, to include claim of the City for
compensation paid to Doine L. Riggs on account of injuries sustained,
prior to receiving State Compensation.
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City Attorney instructed ~o prepare amendment
to Subdivision Ordinance No. 1030 New Series
which vould require subdividers to pay share of
cost of drainage before the area is accepted
by the City.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Attorney was instructed to work with the City Engineer and the Planning
Commission, and prepare an amendment to'Subdivision Ordinance No.
1030 New Series whereby the subdivider of any new area will be
required to pay a proportionate share of the expense of providing drainage
for the subdivision before it will be accepted by ~he City.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for Police Car.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Carnakis, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for a Police car to replace
one damaged beyond repair in a recent accident.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, the Council
adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,Cali o~
ATTEST:
CITY CLERI~ and Ex-$ffi~oo'~eerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock~P. M. November 17, 1958.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Arthur Flaming, Pastor
of the Mennonite Church of the Brethren.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Sullivan.
Collins, Croes,
None
Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Dewire, Doolin
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 10, 1958 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for Group Health
and Welfare Plan.
This being the time set to open bids for Group Health and
Welfare Plan, 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 back
to the Council.
Acceptance of bid of Riel & Terry for
construction of Swimming Pooleand Toilet
Facilities at Jastro Park.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Doolin, base bid of
Riel & Terry for construction of Swimming Pool and Toilet Facilities
at Jastro Park for total sum of $45,809.00 was accepted, all other
bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the
contract.
Reception of City Auditor's Financial
Report for October, 1958.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Auditor's Financial Report for October, 1958 was received and ordered
placed on file.
First Reading of proposed ordinance
relative to creation of position of
Zoning Administrator.
At this time, proposed ordinance relative to creation of
position of zoning administrator, was given its first reading.
Approval of Plans and Specifications and
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for construction of storm drain
across Brundage Lane at Pine Street.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, plans and
specifications were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to
advertise for bids for the construction of a storm drain across Brundage
Lane at Pine Street.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 1211
New Series creating the office of Administrative
Assistant and setting forth the duties of such
office.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1211 New Series of the City of Bakersfield creating the
office of Administrative Assistant and setting forth the duties of
such office, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
City Auditor authorized to:issue refund to
Mobilhome Corporation for unused building
permits.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue refund check in amount of $46.90 to Mobilhome
Corporation for unused building, electrical and plumbing permits.
City Auditor authorized to issue refund to
Mrs. Katharine Modkins for unused building
permit.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Bal£anz, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue refund check in amount of $10.00 to Mrs. Katharin~
Modkins for unused building permit.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, Vouchers Nos.
1353 to 1414 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1212 New Series
creating the office of Community Center
Director and setting forth the duties of
such office.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
1212 New Series creating the office of Community Center Director and
setting forth the duties of such office, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1213 New Series
amending Subdivision (a) of Section 11 of
Ordinance No. 1095 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield by adding thereto the
classification of Community Center Director and
the schedule therefor.
Upon a m~tion bY Dewire,' seconded by Balfanz, Ordinance
No. 1213 New Series amending Subdivision (a) of Section 11 of
Ordinance No. 1095 New Series of the City of Bakersfield by adding
thereto the classification of Community Center Director and the
schedule therefor, was adopted by the fo'llowing vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis', Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Abs'ent: None
Council approves recommendation contained
in communication fro~ ddwntown Association of
Bakersfield that streets in the downtown area
not be closed to vehicle traffic during three
evenings for Christmas shopping.
A c~mmunication from the Downtown Association of Bakersfield
recommending that the Council no~ pursue the matter of (:losing several
downtown streets to vehicle 'traffic during three evenings when ~res
~ill be open for Christmas shopping, at this time, was read, and upon
a motion by Doolin, seconded by Dewire, the Communication was received
and ordered placed on file, and the recommendation of the Association
was approved.
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Approval of Agreement with California Water
Service Company for extension of water service
to Bakersfield Municipal Transit System
facilities at 16th and Oak Streets.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, agreement with
the California Water Service Company for extension of existing mains to
furnish water service to the Bakersfield Municipal Transit System
facilities at 16th and Oak Streets, was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign same in behalf of the City.
Approval of specifications and Purchasing
Agent authorized to advertise for bids for
furnishing and installing pump in Truxtun
Avenue Pumping Station..
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Dewire, specifications
were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise
for bids for furnishing and installing complete vertical motor
driven propeller pump in Truxtun Avenue Pumping Station.
Denial of request of GKM Electric, Inc.
for extension of time to complete the
exterior lighting of the City Hall.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, request
from GKM Electric, Inc. for an extension of time to complete the
exterior lighting of the City Hall was denied, and the matter was
referred to the City Manager for investigation relative to the
availability of transformers to complete the work.
Adoption of Resolution No. 77-58 ordering
the work in Public Improvement District No.
739 in the City of Bakersfield, California.
The Mayor reported that this was the time and place fixed
for the hearing of protests and objections against the work of the
district, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 739, in the
matter of the construction of sanitary sewers in Spruce Addition
No. 1.
The City Clerk reported that affidavits in support of the
Publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of notices
of the adoption of said resolution, and of the posting of the
Notice of Improvement, as required by law, had been made and are on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
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The Mayor then inquired of the City Clerk if any written
protests or objections against the work or the district had been
made or filed wi~h her in said matter, and the City Clerk reported that
none had been so filed.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place
set for the hearing of protests or objections against the work or
the assessment district and no one desired to be heard.
Upon a motion b~ Carnakis, seconded by Doolln, Resolution No.
77-58 ordering the work in the matter of the construction of Sanitary
Sewers in Spruce Addition No.~ 1, commrning Public Improvement District
No. 739, was adopted by the following. vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins,
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Adoption of Resolution No. 78-58 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. 739, in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 78-58 ascertaining and determining the generai prevailing wage rates
applicable to the matter of the construction of sanitary sewers in
Spruce Addition No. 1, concerning Public Improvement District No. 739,
was adopted by the foliowing vote:
Ayes: Ba~fanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bentley, C~rnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Adjournment.
Upon'a mo%ion by Croes,
adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
ATFEST:
seconded by Dewire, the Council
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD,
CITY CLF4AK and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
CALIF. --
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Minutes of the~gular 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 24, 1958.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Charles H. Culbreath,
Pastor of the Church of the Master.
Present:
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Carnakis, Collins,
Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Absent: Councilman Bentley
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 17, 1958 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for Swuad 'Pumper
Truck Chassis.
This being the time set to open bids for Squad Pumper Tru,gk
Chassis, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the bids were referr,~d
to the City Manager and Chief of the Fire Department for study and
recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of
reinforced concrete box culvert.
This being the time set to open bids for construction of
reinforced concrete box culvert, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire,
the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and report back
to the Council at this evening's meeting.
Opening bids for 270 tons
Plant Mix in Place.
This being the time set to open bdis for 270 Tons Plant Mix
in Place, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and decl~Lred.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and report back to the Council at this
evening's meeting.
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Opening bids for construction of
Chain Link Fence.
This being the time set to open 'bids for the construction
of a Chain Link Fence, 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 report back to the
Council at t~is evening's meeting.
Reception of report from Stanford Research
Institute on Site Location Considerations
for the Bakersfield Civic Auditorium.
At this time Councilman Dewire, Chai=man of the Council
Auditorium Committee, read portions of Report on Site Location
Considerations for the Bakersfield'Civic Auditorium, prepared by
the Stanford Research Institute. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded
by Balfanz, the Report was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Report from the Council
Auditorium Committee and adoption of
recommendations contained therein by the
Council.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Report from
the Council Auditorium Committee was received and ordered placed on
file, and the recommendations contained therein that Site #3 be
selected by the Council as the proper location for the Civic Auditorium
and the City Manager be instructed to commence acquisition of said
property at the earliest possible time, were adopted by the Council.
Action on proposed ordinance creating
position of Zoning Administrator deferred
for two weeks.
The Council at this time deferred action on proposed
ordinance creating position of Zoning Administrator, for tw? weeks.
Request for consent to payment of
Drillmaster for teaching services at
Bakersfield College referred to the City
Attorney for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carn~kis, request for
consent to payment of Drillmaster for teaching services at Bakersfield
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Coll~ge, was referred to the City Attorney for study and recommendation
back to the Council.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers Nos.
1415 to 1483 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
City Tax Collector authorized to cancel
erroneous assessment against property
of Mercy Hospital.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to' cancel erroneous assessment, in amount of
$148.74, appearing on the tax rolls against the property of the
Mercy Hospital, described as follows:
Lots 11 and 12 and W 15' of Lot 13, Block 413B,
City of Bakersfield
Extension of time granted A-C Electric
Company to complete Lighting Circuits in
Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, request from
A-C Electric Company. for extension of time until December 1 to complete
Lighting Circuits in Truxtun Avenue was granted, with the understanding
that the work must be completed on that date.
Request from GEM Electric, Inc. for
extension of time to complete exterior
lighting of the City Hall granted until
December i only.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, GEM Electric,
Inc. was granted an extension of time, until December 1 only, to
complete the exterior lighting of the City Hall.
Reception of thank-you note from
Member of Teen-Age Council.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, note from
Member of Teen-Age Council thanking Councilman Balfanz for time and
assistance given the Student Council on Teenage City Government Day,
was received and ordered placed on file.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 79-58
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 Dewire, Resolution No.
79258 ascertaining and determining the prevailing rate of wages to
be paid to certain crafts and types of workmen employed on public work
in the City of Bakersfield, California, and amending Resolution No.
96, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: Bentley
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Acceptance of bid of Griffith Co.
for construction of reinforced concrete
box culvert.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, bid of Griffith
Co. for construction of reinforced concrete box culvert for sum of
$14,741.00 was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign the contract covering same.
Acceptance of bid of Dicco, Inc. for
270 Tons Plant Mix in Place.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, bid of Dicco,
Inc. for 270 Tons Plant Mix in Place, for the sum of $2,025.00 was
accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Ma~or was authorized
to sign the contract covering same.
Acceptance of bid of Alcorn Fence Co.
for construction of Chain Link Fence.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, bid of Alcorn
Fence Co. for construction of Chain Link Fence for the sum of
$1,690.12 was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign the contract covering same.
Application of Christmas Parade Conm~ittee
to use sound equipment on evening of
December 2, granted.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, application
of the Christmas Parade Committee of the Greater BakersIleld Chamber
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of Commerce to use sound equipment to stage the 1958 Christmas
Parade on December 2, 1958, was granted.
Purchasing Agent authorized to sell
used turbine water pump declared surplus
by the Public Works Department.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to sell used turbine water pump declared surplus
by the Public Works Department.
Authorization granted to send Electrical
Maintenance Man to traffic signal school
in Los Angeles at City expense.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, authorization
was granted to send Peter Hanson, Electrical Maintenance Man, to
traffic signal school at the Econolite Corporation, Los Angeles,
from December 1 to December 6, inclusive. Mr. Hason was granted
~rmission to use a city automobile and his expenses Will be paid by
the City.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned at 9:04 P.M.
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A'I'rEST:
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Bakersfield, California, December 1, 1958
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 1, 1958.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Ralph E. Click,
Pastor of the Community Church of the Brethren.
Present: Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Collins,
Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Absent: Councilman Carnakis
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 24, 1958
were approved as presented.
Opening bids for one 4-door Sedan
for the Police Department.
This being the time set to open bids for one 4-door Sedan,
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 back to the Council.
Acceptance of bid of Seagrave-Hirsch Inc.
for one Squad Pumper Truck Chassis and Body.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Bid A of
Seagrave-Hirsch Inc. to furnish one Squad Pumper Truck Chassis and
Body under Option #2 or Option #3, to be determined by the City
Manager at a later date, was accepted, all other bids were rejected,
and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract covering same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 80-58 proposing
Change in Resolution of Intention under Public
Improvement District No. 739 and setting
time for hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, Resolution
No. 80-58 proposing change in Resolution of Intention under Public
Improvement District No. 739 and setting time of December 15, 1958
for hearing thereon before the Council, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
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Approval of Step Salary increases
effective January 1, 1959. ~
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Croes, the following
step salary increases were approved, effective January 1,1959:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION
FROM STEP TO STEP
G. L. Canaday
G. A. Fields
J. A. Taylor
K. E. Weathers
E. L. Hughes
Wayne F. Harris
J. A. Dalley
Mary J. Holman
Albert J. Mier
E. A. Walls
Robert Fox
T. L. Comer
W. R. Langfield
Thomas M. Scott
W. G. Brown
James R. Day
Myrtle Fox
A. J. Buechler
Martha Jones
Master Mechanic 3
Hoseman 3
Hoseman 3
Hoseman 4
Inspector Grade I 3
Assistant Planner 3
Lieutenant 3
Lieutenant 3
Lieutenant 3
Lieutenant 3
Radio Technician 3
Detective 4
Motor Patrolman 3
Sewage Treatment Supt. 4
Park Superinte~dent 4
Mechanic 3
Account Clerk I 3
Building Inspector 4
Intermediate Typist Clerk 3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
Approval of Plans and specifications
for construction of a porch canopy at
Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, plans and
specifications for the construction of a porch canopy at the Cunningh~
Me~aorial Art Gallery were approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Dewire, Vouchers Nos.
1485 to 1542 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks
covering the respective amounts.
Letter of condolence ordered sent to
Councilman Manuel Carnakis at the death
of his mother.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Dewire, a letter of
condolence was ordered sent to Councilman Manuel Carnakis expressing
the sympathy of the Council at the death of his mother.
First reading of ordinance declaring
certain acts or conduct to constitute
disorderly conduct and providing a
penalty for the violation of said ordinance.
At this time, proposed ordinance declaring certain acts or
con~uct to co~titute disorderly conduct and providing a penalty
for the violation of said ordinance was summarized by the City
Attorney.
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Reception of communication from C. Cullimore,
Jr. concerning proposed Civic Auditorium Project.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from C. Cullimore, Jr. concerning proposed Civic Auditorium Project,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Agreement with Downtown
Business Association, East Bakersfield
Progressive Club and the South Bakersfield
Progressive Club for Christmas decorations.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, agreement
with the Downtown Business Association, East Bakersfield Progressive
Club and the South Bakersfield Progressive Club for Christmas
decorations in the business sections, was approved, and 'the May~r
was authorized to sign same in behalf of the City.
Leave of absence granted Charles Bradley,
driver-collector in the Refuse Collection
Division.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, a sixty day
leave of absence without pay, was granted Charles Bradley, driver-collector
in the Refuse Collection Division of the Public Works Department.
Extension of time granted GKM Electric. Inc.
to complete the exterior lighting of the
City Hall.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bentley, extension of
time until December 8, 1958, was granted GK~ Electric, Inc. to complete
the exterior lighting of the City Hall.
Reception of communication from Harlan Hagen,
Congressman, acknowledging receipt of resolution
from the City of Bakersfield relative to the
problem of military aircraft in the San Joaquin
Valley.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Collins, communication
from Harlan Hagen, Congressman, acknowledging receipt of Resolution of
the City of Bakersfield relative to the problem of military aircraft
using the bulk of ~he air space above the San Joaquin Valley, was
received and ordered placed on file.
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Reception oS c~mmunication from Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors and report from
the Kern County Planning Commission, relative
to S.R.I. Report on "Site Location
Considerations for the Bakersfield Civic
Auditorium."
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Croes, communicatic.n
from W. R. Woollomes, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, and re,port
from the Kern County Planning Commission, relative to S. R. I. Red,oft
on "Site Location Considerations for the Bakersfield Civic Auditorium",
were received and ordered plac~d on file, and copies were ordered
sent to the Chairman of the Council Auditopium Committee for his files.
City Manager authorized to prepare resolution
to take such steps as are adequate and
necessary to intervene on behalf of the Pacific
Air Lines in its application to the Civil
Aeronautics Board for route extensions.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the City
Manager was authorized to pre~e resolution to take the necessary steps
to file a petition to intervene on behalf .of the pacific Air Lines
in its application for route extensions now pending before the Civil
Aeronautics Board, and to use his entire administrative staff to
process this petition for improved and expanded air service. The City
~ganager was also authorized to appear at hearings in Long Beach and
Washimgton to support the Pacific Air Lines in its application.
City Attorney instructed to prepare ordinance
amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series
by changing the land use zoning of that certa;Ln
property commonly known as the "Westchester
Shopping Area."
This being the time set for hearing on motion of the Planning
Commission recommending approval of amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series in order to change the land use zoning of that
certain property commonly known as the "Westchester Shopping Area",
located southerly of Golden State Avenue, westerly of Chester Ave:aue,
northerly of 30th Street and easterly of Spruce Street, and that
property fronting on both sides of "F" Street between 30th and 24th
Streets, and no protests or objections having been received, upon a
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motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the recommendation of the
Planning Commission was approved, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare the amendment to the ordinance.
City Manager instructed to negotiate
with Downtown Business Association in
connection with the watering of the
palm trees in the business district.
At this time the City Manager reported to the Council
on the cost to the City for the recent watering of the palm
trees in the downtown business district, and upon a motion by
Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, he was directed to negotiate with the
Downtown Business Association relative to reimbursement from this
organization, if the City should continue to perform this service,
and report back to the Council.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Balfanz, the
Council adjourned at 9:02 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of ~Bakersfield, Califor~a
ATTEST:
CITY CLERIf andEx-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, December 8, 1958
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 8, 1958.
Invocation was given by Rabbi Milton L. Shulman of Temple
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 1, 1958 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for construction of
Sanitary Sewers in Spruce Addition No. 1,
Public Improvement District No. 739.
This being the time Set to open bids for the construction
of Sanitary Sewers in Spruce Addition No. 1, Public Improvement District
No. 739, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Bentley, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of
Sanitary Sewer along 22nd Street between
Myrtle and Cedar Streets.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction
of a sanitary sewer along 22rid Street between Myrtle and Cedar Streets,
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.
Opening bids for 75 H. P. Pump at
Truxtun Avenue l~Lmp Station.
This being the time set to open bids for 75 H. P. Pump at
Truxtun Avenue Pump Station, bid of Bakersfield Pump Company was
publicly opened, examined and declared, this being the only bids received.
Upon a mo~ion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, the bid was referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of Storm
Drain in Pine Street, Brundage Lane and
Dixon Avenue.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction
of a Storm Drain in Pine Street, Brundage Lane and Dixon Avenue, all bids
Beth-E1.
Present:
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received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by
Dewire, seconded by Doolin, the bids were referred to the City Manager for
study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Three-Way Chevrolet
for one 4-door Sedan.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, bid of Three-Way
Chevrolet to furnish one 4-doer Sedan for a total met price of $2,178.54
was accepted and all other bids were rejected.
Approval of Planning Commission resolution
recommending that Cotton Classing Laboratory
be included as a permitted use in a C-2 Zone.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
of the Planning Commission recommending that cotton classing laboratory
be included as a permitted use in a C-2 Zone, was approved by the Council.
Adoption of Resolution No. 81-58 including
Cotton Classing Laboratory as a specifically
permitted use in a C-2 (Commercial) Zone.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
81-58 including Cotton Classing Laboratory as a specifically permitted
use in a C-2 (Commercial) Zone, was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance providing that the Civic Center
Area be zoned as an Interim "D" (Architectural
Design) Zone.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare an ordinance providing that the property bounded
by "~' Street on the west, "~' Street on the East, 15th Street on the
south and that property fronting on the north side of Truxtun Avenue on
the north, be zoned as an Interim "D" (Architectural Design) Zone.
Action on Ordinance creating Zoning
Administrator or Zoning Board deferred
for one week.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, action on
proposed ordinance creating Zoning Administrator or Zoning Board, was
deferred for one week.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1214 New Series
declaring certain acts or cmnduct to
constitute disorderly conduct and providing
a penalty for the violation of said ordinance.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance No.
1214 New Series declaring certain acts or conduct to constitute
disorderly conduct and providing a penalty for the violation of said
ordinance, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: B~lfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1215 New
Series prohibiting the maintenance or
erection of poles and wires for utilities
within a certain district within the City of
Bakersfield and providing for the removal of
existing poles and overhead wires from said
District within a certain specified period of
time; providing for the installation of
underground facilities for such utilities;
requiring certain utility service installations
on private premises, and repealing Ordinance No.
80 of said City.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Ordinance No.
1215 New Series prohibiting the maintenance or erection of poles and
wires for utilities within a certain district within the City of
Bakersfield, and providing for the removal of existing poles and overhead
wires from said district within a certain specified period of time;
providing for the installation of underground facilities for such
utilities; requiring certain utility service installations on private
premises and repealing Ordinance No. 80 of said City, was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Reception of communication from the
Pacific Gas and Electric Company concerning
removal of electric poles on Baker Street
between 18th Street and Niles Street.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company agreeing to remove the electric
poles on Baker Street between 18th Street and Niles Street within a
period not to exceed six months after adoption of Ordinance No. 1215
New Series, was received and ordered attached to said ordinande.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1216 New Series
amending Section 3.01 (Zoning Map) of Ordinance
No. lOlO New Series of the City of Bakersfield,
by changing the zoning of certain properties
commonly known as the "Westchester Shopping
Area", in said City.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Balfanz, Ordinance No.
1216 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 commonly known as the "Westchester Shopping Area"
in said City, was adopted by the following vote:
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of Election Certificate from the
County Clerk and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors certifying that City of Bakersfield
Special Bond Election, Measure A, as set out in
full - Carried.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, Election
Certificate submitted by the County Clerk and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors, certifying that City of Bakersfield Special Bond Election
held on November 4, 1958, Measure A, as set out in full, carried, was
received and ordered placed 6n file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 82-58 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
declaring the result of the canvass of election
returns of the Special Municipal Election for
City of Bakersfield Municipal Auditorium Bonds,
held November 4, 1958.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
82-58 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, declaring
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the result of the canvass of election returns of the Special Municipal
Election for City of Bakersfield Municipal Auditorium Bonds, held
November 4, 1958, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, C~rnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
The Council by Ordinance No. 1198 New Series called a Special
Bond Election to be held in the City of Bakersfield on November 4, 19.58
and said bond election was duly consolidated with the state-wide general
election held upon the same date, for the purpose of submitting to the
qualified electors of said City the following proposition:
Shall the City of Bakersfield incur a bonded ind~edness
in the principal sum of $3,750,000 for the purpose of the
acquisition and construction by said city of a certain
municipal improvement, to wit: a municipal auditorium and
public assembly building suitable for conventions, trade
shows, sports and athletic events, exhibitions, musical and
dramatical presentations and group meetings, together with
landscaping and off-street parking facilities therefor and
including the acquisition of all land, furniture, furnishings,
apparatus, equipment and other property necessary therefor?
A copy of the record as entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors of Kern County showing the results of the canvass of tlhe
returns of said special bond election, and the absentee votes cast
thereat, has been duly received;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Bakersfield DOES
HEREBY FIND AND DETERMINE that the votes cast in each precinct upon said
proposition and for and against said proposition, the number of absentee
ballots cast upon and for and against said proposition, and the total
votes cast at said election upon and for and against said proposition
are as follows:
City of Bakersfield
Precinct No.
Bond Proposition
Yes No Total
i 119 39 158
2 53 23 76
3 58 33 91
4 98 57 155
5 85 45 130
6 101 26 127
7 101 44 145
8 53 32 85
9 41 20 61
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Bakersfield,
City of Bakersfield
Precinct No.
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33 - Group 1, A-K
33 - Group 2, L-Z
34
35
36
37 - Group 1, A-K
37 - Group 2, L-Z
38
39 - Group 1, A-K
39 - Group 2, L-Z
4O
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
5O
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
6O
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69 - Group 1, A-J
69 - Group 2, K-Z
7O
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Bond Proposition
Yes No Total--
47 29 76
53 23 76
101 31' 132
135 40 175
85 ~ 42 127
51 11 .62
111 38 149
3O 12 42
49 26 75
103 45 148
112 62 174
74 24 98
82 33 115
135 5O 185
130 56 186
113 43 156
86 57 143
95 34 129
86 51 137
59 21 80
50 25 75
57 19 76
77 34 111
94 27 121
91 16 107
65 41 106
88 51 139
33 10 43
81 36 117
99 17 116
124 42 166
110 39 149
120 32 152
109 53 162
105 39 144
102 33 135
53 20 73
120 28 148
92 23 115
82 23 105
67 21 88
59 22 81
125 25 150
128 31 159
80 29 109
97 45 142
92 42 134
78 34 112
90 35 125
58 33 91
85 40 125
107 37 144
113 54 167
125 36 161
85 26 111
108 35 143
87 26 113
56 22 78
55 26 81
40 23 63
65 16 81
63 29 92
83 43 126
81 49 130
73 26 99
City o£ Bakersfield
Precinct No.
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
87-B
88
89
9O
91 - Group 1, A-I
91 - Group 2, J-Z
92 - Group 1, A-K
92 - Group 2, L-Z
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104 - Group 1, A-K
104 - ~oup 2, L-Z
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118 - Group 1, A-L
118 - Group 2, M-Z
119
120
121
122
123
124
Total Votes in City
Absentee Votes
December 8, 1958 - 7
Bond Proposition
Yes No Tot;a---l--
107 27 134
97 30 127
103 9 11.2
90 26 116
122 41 163
94 14 1~,8
104 43 14:7
125 41 16,6
156 44 200
164 55 219
179 62 241
120 42 162
129 60 189
139 78 217
154 53 207
124 40 164
156 44 200
2 0 2
79 35 114
83 26 109
56 18 74
36 25 61
42 24 66
56 14 7O
30 2O 5O
57 3O 87
144 25 169
104 34 138
134 36 170
107 21 128
126 28 154
141 29 170
128 46 174
167 55 222
20O 73 27:3
130 48 178
183 36 21!9
175 29 20,4
160 48 208
149 37 186
163 66 229
136 42 178
65 37 102
107 31 138
119 50 16!3
163 63 226
102 46 148
102 27 12!3
102 41 143
90 47 137
86 44 130
151 44 1915
146 42 188
159 40 199
117 56 17:3
149 49 198
8O 27 107
140 36 176
84 34 118
13,211 4,728 17,939
334 179 513
Grand Total 13,545 4,907 18~452_
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and that said proposition was approved by the vote of more than two-thirds
of the voters voting thereon, and said proposition carried and this
Council is duly authorized to issue bonds to the amount and for the
purpose set forth in said proposition, as provided by law.
Reception of Election Certificate from
County Clerk and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors certifying that City of
Bakersfield Propositions concerning Charter
Amendments voted upon at Special Municipal
Election held November 4, 1958, carried.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Dewire, Election
Certificate from the County Clerk and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
certifying as to the results of Special Municipal Election held
November 4, 1958, for the purpose of voting upon City of Bakersfield
propositions concerning Charter Amendments was received and ordered
placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 83-58 declaring
results of Special Municipal Election held in
the City of Bakersfield on November 4, 1958.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 83-58 declaring results of Special Municipal Election held in the
City of Bakersfield on November 4, 1958, for the purpose of submitting
to the qualified voters of said City, certain propositions, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
By Resolutions of said City and by order o:f the Board of
Supervisors of Kern County, said special election was ordered consolidated
with the State General Election held within said City on said date,
and said Board of Supervisors was authorized to canvass the returns of
said special election and to certify the results to this Council, and
WHEREAS, said special election was duly held pursuant to
said orders of consolidation at the polling places prescribed for said
State General Election, and the votes cast thereat were canvassed a:ad the
returns thereof made as provided by law; and
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WHEREAS, the said Board of Supervisors and the Clerk thereof
have duly canvassed the absentee ballots cast at said special election,
and said Board of SupervisOrs has adopted its resolution stating the
results of said special election and the Clerk of said Board has entered
in the records of said Board, statements of said results, and the
Clerk has transmitted to the Clerk of this Counbil certified copies of
said resolution and said statements and the same have been presented
to this Council, and
WHEREAS, said Propositions Nos.-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10 and 11, appeared on the ballots used at said'election, as Measures
B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L, respectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Bakersfield
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND DECLARE as follows:
1. That from the results of said special election certified
to this Council as aforesaid, it appears and this Council hereby finds
and declares that the total number of votes cast at the respective
election precincts established for said special election upon the
propositions stated in the recitals hereof and for and against said
propositions, the total number of absentee votes cast at said election
upon said propositions and for and against said propositions, and the total
number of votes cast in said city upon said propositions and for and agains
said propositions, are as set forth in said Resolution of the Board
of Supervisors of Kern County, California, stating results of canvass of
election returns of special municipal election of the City of Bakersfield
held November 4, 1958, a copy of this resolution is on file in the
office of the City Clerk. That the total votes cast on said propositions
are as follows:
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Proposition No. 1 (B) Yes:
Proposition No. 2 (C) Yes:
Proposition No..3 (D) Yes:
Proposition No. 4 (E) Yes:
Proposition No. 5 (F) Yes:
Proposition No. 6 (G) Yes:
Proposition No~ 7 (H) ~es:
Proposition No. 8 (I) Yes:
Proposition No. 9 (J) Yes:
Proposition No. 10 (K) Yes:
Proposition No. 11 (L) Yes:
11 076
11 672
8 254
7 513
10.273
9 789
11.678
8 725
8 442
9 205
8 755
No: 4 178
No: 3 271
No: 6 105
No: 6 545
No: 3 895
No: 3 724
No: 2 776
No: 5 021
No: 4 925
No: 4 859
No: 4 627
Action on proposed agreement with financial
agents for services in connection with
Municipal Auditorium Bonds deferred until
a later date.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, action on
proposed agreement with financial agents for services in connection with
Municipal Auditorium Bonds was deferred until a later date.
City Manage~ authorized to enter into
agreement for appraisal of properties
for the Municipal Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the City
Manager was authorized to enter into an agreement with Mr. Louis J.
Brandt to appraise properties for the Municipal Auditorium on terms
as outlined to the Council by the City Manager.
Approval of Agreement with Wright, Metcalf
and Parsons, for architectural services in
connection with the construction of Municipal
Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, the Council
approved an agreement with Wright, Metcalf and Parsons, for architectural
s ervices in connection with the construction of the Municipal Auditorium,
on condition that all the preliminary plans, specifications and
drawings, and all the working plans, specifications and drawings, and
computations, be prepared and completed prior to April 1, 1960, subject
to any delay occasioned by owner, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
same in behalf of the City.
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293
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers Nos.
1543 to 1640 inclusive, as audited by the Finance Approval Committee
were approved, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks to
cover the respective amounts.
Approval of Tract No. 2174. Nayor
authorized to sign contract and specification~s
for improvements to the subdivision.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, it is ordered
that the Nap of Tract No. 2174 be, and the same is approved, that
all the streets, drives, avenues, lanes, and 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 Bskersfield hereby waives
the requirement of signature of the'following:. Chanslor Western Oil
and Development Company, a Delaware Corporation, owner of oil interest
below 500 feet.
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.
The Nayor was authorized to sign contract and specifications
covering the improvement of all streets, highways, alleys, curbs and
gutters, sidewalks, sewers and storm sewers, dedicated to public
purposes according to the Nap of said Tract No. 2174.
Reception of thank-you letter from
Councilman Nanu~ J. Carnakis.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, thank-you letter
from Councilman Manuel J. Carnakis for expressions of sumpathy from the
Council upon the death of ~s mother, was received and ordered placed
on file.
City Manager instructed to make arrangements
for placing words "City Hall" on Chester
Avenue side of the building.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City Manager
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was instructed to make the necessary arrangements to have the words
"City Hall" placed on the Chester Avenue side of the building.
Appointment Of Committee to study the
matter of the acquisition of a Zoo to
be placed on City property.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the Mayor
was authorized to appoint a committee ~o study the matter of the
acquisition of certain animals to be placed in a Zoo on City property,
with the understanding that there would be no expense to the City
except the construction of a chain'link fence around the selected
site. Mayor Sullivan appointed C6uncilmen'Carnakis and Doolin and
City Manager Gunn to serve On this committee and make a report back
to the Council.
Appointment of two members of the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the Mayor,s
re-appointment of Mr. John C. O'Brien and Mr. Oscar Katz to serve on
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a four year term
expiring November 30, 1962, was approved.
Acceptance of bid of Pacific Mutual Life
Insurance Company to furnish Group Life
Insurance to City Employees.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, bid of
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance to furnish Group Life Insurance to City
Employees was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign the contract in behalf of the City. Under this
plan the net cost to the Employee will be $.95, to Employee and one
dependent $6.77, and the Employee and two or more dependents $10.53. A
local broker is to'be appointed by this company to administer this plaa.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary
ordinance to provide for the payment by the City of a portion of the
employee's share of the cost of the plan.
Bakersfield, California, December 8, 1958 - 1S
295
Letter of appreciation ordered sent to
each insurance representative who assisted
in analysis of various group insurance plans.
Upon a ~otion by Bal£anz, s~conded by Dewire, a letter was
ordered sent to each insurance representative who gave so much'ti~me to
assisting the City in making an analysis of the various group insurance
plans which were submitted to the Council.
City Manager authorized to employ the
services of Gotmac to ~ake space allocation
study for City of Bakersfield Corporation
Yard.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager was authorized to employ the services of Gotmac, C nsultants in
Government, to make a space allocation study for the City of Bakersfield
Corporation Yard, for a fee of $800.00.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, the Cou~cil
adjourned at 9:32 P.M.
~IAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, ca .1~
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Of£icio Clerk of the Council
of the City o£ Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, Californ~a, December 15, 1958
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 15, 1958.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Donald Chunn,
Pastor of the University Baptist Church.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Sullivan.
Collins, Croes,
None
Councilmen Bal£anz, Bentley,
Dewire, Doolin
Carnakis,
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 8, 1958 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Stroud-Seabrook
for construction of Sanitary Sewer
along 22nd Street between Myrtle Street
and Cedar Street.
Upon a motion by DeWire, seconded by Carnakis, bid of
Stroud-Seabrook for construction of ~ sanitary sewer along 22nd Street
between Myrtle Street and Cedar S~reet for a total price of
$3,935.20 was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign the contract.
Acceptance of bid of Stroud-Seabrook
for construction of Storm Drain in Pine
Street, Brundage Lane and Dixon Avenue.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, bid of
Stroud-Seabrook for construction of Storm Drain in Pine Street,
Brundage Lane and Dixon Avenue for a total price of $3,311.50 was
accepted, all other bids were. rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign the contract.
Acceptance of bid of Bakersfield Pump
Company to furnish 75 H. P. Pump for Truxtun
Avenue Pump Station.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, bid of
Bakersfield Pump Company to furnish 75 H. P. Pump for Truxtun Avenue
Pump Station for a total price of $6,650.48 was accepted, this being
the only bid received.
Bakersfield, California, Dec'ember 15, 1958 - 2
297
Mayor Sullivan authorized to request the
Southern Pacific Company to comply with
the provisions of Ordinance No. 996 New
Series granting that Company a permit to
maintain, operate and reconstruct existing
yard tracks upon and across. Haley Street.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Balfanz, Mayor Sullivan
was authorized to direct a request to the Southern Pacific Company to
comply with the provisions of Ordinance No. 996 New Series, which
granted said company the permit and privilege to maintain, operate and
reconstruct existing yard tracks upon and across Haley Street, subject
to Certain regulations and conditions as set out in this ordinance,
dated February 8,1954.
City Attorney instructed to prepare an
amendment to Ordinance No. 1044 New Series
creating a Board of Zoning Adjustment ,and
setting forth the powers and duties of
said Board.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Croes, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 1044 New
Series creating a Board of Zoning Adjustment and setting forth the
powers and duties of said Board, for consideration of the Council at
meeting of December 22, 1958.
Action on proposed ordinance permitting
officers and employees of the City to
participate in insurance plan and authorizing
deduction from salaries and wages for said plan:,
deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, action on
proposed ordinance permitting officers and employees of the City to
participate in insurance plan and authorizing deduction from salaries
and wages for said plan, was deferred for one week.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 1217
New Series amending Section 3.01 ( Zoning
Map) and Section 15.01 of Ordinance No.
1010 New Series of the City of Bakersfield,
establishing an interim zoning of certain
area in the City of Bakersfield adjacent to
and surrounding the site of a proposed
Municipal Auditorium.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, Emergency
Interim Ordinance No. 1217 New Series, amending Section 3.01 (Zoning'
Map) and Section 15.01 of Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City of
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Bakersfield, establishing an interim zoning of certain area in the
City of Bakersfield adjacent to and surrounding the site of a proposed
Municipal Auditorium, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Change Order No. i to
Riel ~ Terry for Jastro Park Swimming
Pool and facilities.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Bentley, Change Order
No. i to Riel & Terry for Jastro Park Swimming Pool and facilities,
for revising the point of water service as requested by the Public
Works Department with no change in the original contract price,
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Extension of time granted Bud & Smitty
for construction of Truxtun Avenue Pump
Station.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, request
from Bud & Smitty, for one week's extension of time for construction
of Truxtun Avenue Pump Station, was granted.
Extension of time granted David M. Biggat
for construction of T~ansit System facilities.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Doolin, eight days
extension of time, from the termination date of the contract, was
granted David M. Biggar for construction of Transit System facilities.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, Vouchers
Nos. 1641 to 1715 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 cards expressing appreciation
for "Christmas Tree Lan~' on Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, numerous
cards expressing appreciation to the Council for making possible the
beautiful "Christmas Tree Lane" on Truxtun Avenue, were received
and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, December 15, 1958 - 4
299
City Clerk instructed to advise Director
of Fresno State College that orders have
been issued.to remove objectionable sign
on Mr. Vernon Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City Cl.~rk
was instructed to advise Mr. Leo Varner, Director of Bakersfield
Center Fresno State College, that orders have been issued to remove
sign facing Mr. Vernon Avenue identifying the City's "S~nltary
Land Fill't, and the road leading to it.
City Manager instructed to advise
Mrs. Myrtle B. Hughes of the Council's
policy relative to connecting to the Clty's
sewer line.
A request from Mrs. Myrtle B. Hughes to connect building
;ocated at 2401 Brundage Lane to city's sewer line, was read, and upon
a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, the request was denied,
and the City Manager was instructed to advise Mrs. Hughes of the
Council's policy relative to connecting to the City's sewer line.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds to cover the purchase of one 4-door
sedan for the Engineering Department.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $2,147.29 from Account No. 11-231-60,
City Auditor, Insurance and Transfers, Unapplied Appropriations, to
Account No. 25-590-72, Public Works, Capital Outlay - General,
Automotive Equipment, to provide funds for the purchase of one
4-door sedan for the Engineering Department.
Adoption of Resolution No. 84-58 ordering
Change in Resolution of Intention under Public
Improvement District No. 739 of the City of
Bakersfield.
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, Resolution No. 84-58 ordering Change
in Resolution of Intention under Public Improvement District No.
~a~
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739 of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 85-58 of Award
of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, a~arding the Contract for the doing
of the work in the matter of Public Improvement
District No. 739" to Troy Contractors, pursuant
to Resolution oS Intention adopted by said
Council on the 20th day of October, 1958.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, 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. 739", to Troy Contractors, for a net bid of
$20,693.55, rejecting all other bids and authorizing the Mayor to
sign sa~e, pursuant to Resolution of Intention adopted by said Council
on the 20th day of October, 1958, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
Re-appointment of Walter Wickersham
as Member of the Police Department Civil
Service Commission for a term of six years.
Upon a motion by Doolln, seconded by Carnakis, Mr. Walter
Wickersham was reappointed as a Member of the Police Civil Service
Com~ission for a six year term expiring December 31, 1964.
City Manager directed to arrange a meeting
to discuss the improvement of a strip of land
along Panorama Drive.
Upon a motion by C~rnakis, seconded by Doolin, the City Manager
was instructed to arrange a meeting with committees from the Board of
Supervisors, the City Council, the Kern County Land Company and interested
property owners in the area, in order to discuss the improvement of
a strip of land along Panorama Drive.
Approval granted for payment of salary to
Drillmaster for teaching services at
Bakersfield College.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, the Council
approved the payment of salary to Drillmaster Spencer for teaching
services at Bakersfield College.
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Bakersfield, California, December 15, 1958 - 6
Administrative staff ~nstructed,to make
a' traffib study concerning ~he use of
Haley Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, the Administra-
tive Staff was instructed to make a traffic study concerning the use
of Naley Street, in order that said street may be kept open and
provided with a grade separation.
City Attorney instructed to prepare an
amendment to Ordinance No. 1007 New Series.
Upon a motion by Dewire, Seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 1007
New Series which would eliminate Subsection (c) of Section 28, providing
that each hose cabinet in a trailer park shall be equipped with a 30#
dry chemical extinguisher.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for replacement 4-door sedan for
the Police Department.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for a 4-door sedan to replace
one complete destroyed in the Police Department.
Approval of Contract with Stone & Youngberg
to perform certain services in connection with
the issuance of general obligation bonds to
provide funds for the construction of a civic
auditorium.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, Contract with
Stone & Youngberg to perform certain services in connection with the
issuance of $3,750,000 of general obligation bonds to provide funds for
the construction of a civic auditorium was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign same in behalf Of the City.
Bakersfield, California, December 15, 1958 - 7
3O3
Planning Commission instructed to commence
study relative to the abandonment of, certain
streets and alleys in the Civic Auditorium Site..
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Carnakis, the Planning
Commission was instructed to commence its studies relative to the
abandonment of certain streets and alleys contained in the Civic
Auditerium.site.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, the
Council adjourned at 9:11 P.M.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
· ~ .
CITYCLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 22, 1958
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hali at eight o'clock P.M. December 22, 1958.
Present:
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
Mayor Sullivan. Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis,
Collins, Croes, Dewire
Absent: Councilman Doolin
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 15, 1958
were approved as presented.
Reception of City A~ditor's Financial
Report for November, 1958.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Auditor's Financial Report for November, 1958 was received and
ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1218 New Series
amending Ordinance No. 1044 New Series of
the City of Bakersfield by adding thereto
two new Sections to be numbered 7.1 and 7.2,
creating a Board of Zoning Adjustment and
setting forth the powers and duties of said
Board and providing for the retention of
jurisdiction by the Plauning Commission of
matters now pending before said Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Ordinance
No. 1218 New Series amending Ordinance No. 1044 New Series of the
City of Bakersfield by adding thereto two new sections to be
numbered 7.1 and 7.2, creating a Board of Zoning Adjustment
and setting forth the powers and duties of said Board, and providing
for the retention of jurisdiction by the Planning Commission of
matters now pending before said Commission, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
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Bakersfield, California, December 22, 1958 - 2
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 1219
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.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Collins, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1219 New Series authorizing contributions by the
City toward the cost of premiums for group insurance for City
Of.ricers and employees and to make payments of premi.ums to the
insurance carrier, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz,
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1220 New Series
repealing Subdivision (c) of Section 28
of Ordinance No. 1007 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Carnakis, O~dinance
No. 1220 New Series repealing Subdivision (c) of Section 28 of
Ordinance No. 1007 New Series of the ~City of Bakersfield, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
Authorization granted to cancel City
taxes on property now owned by the
Kern .County Union,H~gh School District.
In accordance with recommendation f~om the City Assessor,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded bY Bentley, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel City taxes on Lot 1 of Tract
1817, now owned by the Kern County Union High School District.
Allowance of Claims,
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Croes, Vouchers Nos.
1716 to 1762 inclusive, as audited by,the Finance Approval Committee,
were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks
to cover the respective amounts.
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Bakersfield, California, December 23, 1958 - 3
~ Reception of communication from the Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph Company relative to
including a duct for the wires of the City
within major conduit runs.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company advising that they
have provided the C~ity with a duct in a1.1 their major conduit runs
regardless of whether they were within the limited area of the
underground district or not, was received and ordered attached to
original Ordinance No. 1215 New Series, recently adopted by the Council.
Reception of communication from Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce supporting
Alternate 4,. commonl~ known as .the Brundage
Lane route, for the location of the proposed
U.S. #466 Freeway.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Dewire, communication
from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce supporting Alternate
4, commonly known as the Brundage Lane route, for the location of
S. #466 freeway, was received and ordered placed on
the proposed U.
file.
City Auditor authorized to issue check
for fee for City's membership in the
Feather River Project Association.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Balfanz, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue a check for $355.00 covering fee for
City's membership in the Feather River Project Association, General
Service Contract with same to be approved by the City Attorney.
Approval of salary increase effective
January 1, 1959, for James H. Hall,
Hoseman.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Croes, salary rate
increase from Step 3 to Step4 was granted Janes H. Hall, Hoseman, to
become effective January 1, 1959.
Adoption of Resolution No. 86-58 providing
for acquisition by the Bakersfield Civil
Defense of Two Jeeps from the State Educational
.Agency for Surplus~Property.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, Resolution
No. 86-58 providing for the acquisition of two electric Jeeps bj
Bakersfield, California, December 22, 1958 - 4
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the Bakersfield Civil Defense from the State Educational Agency
for Surplus Property, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
Approval of Plans and Specifications
and Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for construction of Storm Drain
at 30th and F Streets.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Dewire, plans and
specifications were approved, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized
to advertise for bids for the construction of a Storm Drain at
30th and F Streets.
Re-appointment of Mr. Frank Pell and
Mr. D. M. Mills as Members of Civil
Service Commission for Miscellaneous
Departments.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Bentley, Mr. Frank
Pe11 and Mr. D. M. Mills were re-appointed as Members of the Civil
Service Commission for Miscellaneous Departments for four year term
expiring December 31, 1962.
Vote of Thanks ordered sent to Members
of Equal Employment Commission for
excellent report submitted to the Council.
Upon a motion by Balfanz, seconded by Carnakis, a vote of
Thanks was ordered sent to the Members of the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission for the excellent report on the activities
of the Commission which was submitted to the Council.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins,
Council adjourned at 8:22 P.M.
the
MAYOR of the City of
California.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officlo Clerk o e
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California
S08
Bakersfield, California, December 29, 1958
Minutes.of a 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 29, 1958.
Invocation was given by Reverend Henry H. Coilins.
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Sullivan.
Collins, Croes,
None
Councilmen Balfanz, Bentley,
Dewire, Doolin
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 22,
approved as presented.
Opening bids for one 4-Door Sedan for
the Police Department.
Carnakis,
1958 were
This being the time set to open bids for one 4-Door Sedan,
bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon
all
motion by Carnakis, seconded by Collins, bid of Three-Way Chevrolet to
furnish one 4-Door Sedan for a total net price of $2,178.54 was accepted
and all other bids were rejected.
Reception of summary of apportionments of
Motor Vehicle License Fees for period June
1, 1958 through November 30, 1958.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Balfanz, a summary of
apportionments of Motor Vehicle License Fees for period June 1, 1958
through November 30, 1958, as compiled by Robert C. Kirkwood, State
Controller was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of request from Police Department
Civil Service Commission for permission to
waive residential requirements for two
persons who have passed the examination for
Police Patrolman.
In accordance with a request from the Police Department
Civil Service Commission, upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Doolin,
the Council authorized the waiver of residential requirements on two
persons who have SuccessfUlly passed the examination for Police Patrolman.
Mayor authorized to sign contract with the
State Employees Retirement System for yearly
investigation and valuation of Retirement Fund.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Carnakis, contract with the
State Employees' Retirement System for yearly investigation and valuation
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Bakersfield, California, December 29, 1958- 2
of Retirement Fund was approved, and the Mayor authorized to sign sane
on behalf of the City.
City Auditor authorized to issue check
for unused building permit to Ethel
Jackson in the amount of $29.70.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue a check in the amount of $29.70 to Ethel Jackson
covering refund for unused building permit.
Adoption of Resolution No. 87-58 requesting
the Public Utility Commission to amend its
Decision No. 57314 relative to the closing
of Haley Street.
Upon a motion by Dewire, seconded by Croes, Resolution No. 87-58
requesting the Public Utility Commission to amend its decision No. 57314
relative to the closing of Haley Street was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Balfanz, Bentley, Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Dewire, Doolin
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Attorney instructed to prepare an
Emergency Ordinance preventing the walking
in a street other than a sidewalk area or
as far to the left or right as possible.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Carnakis, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an Emergency Ordinance preventing the walking in
a street other than a sidewalk area or as far to the left or right as
possible.
City Attorney instructed to prepare an
Ordinance amending section 15 of Trailer
Park Ordinance No. 1007 New Series.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an ordinance amending section 15 of the Trailer
Park Ordinance No. 1007 New Series.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bentley, seconded by Carnakis, Vouchers Nos.
1763 to 1805 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,
December 29,
1958 - 3
Reception of communication from Southern
Pacific Company relative to the Haley
Street crossing.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Balfanz, communication
from Southern Pacific Company relative to the Haley Street crossing was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from State
Division of Highways advising of the
Eleventh Annual California Conference
on Street and Highway Problems in Berkeley
on January 29, 30 and 31, 1959.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, letter from
the State Division of Highways signed by U. H. Erickson, City and County
Cooperative Projects Engineer, advising of the Eleventh Annual California
Conference on Street and Highway Problems being held at the University of
California, Berkeley, January 29, 30 and 31, 1959, wasreceived and ordered
placed on file, and the Mayor, and any member of the Council, the City
Manager and any member of his staff who is interested, were authorized to
attend the conference at the expense of the City.
Reception of letter from Sierra Club
asking that Mr. George Lawrence, Zoology
instructor at Bakersfield college be
appointed to a committee for a city zoo.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Bentley, letter from
Sierra Club asking that Mr. George Larence, zoology instructor at
Bakersfield College be appointed to the committee for a city zoo, was
received and ordered placed on file, and that Mr. George Lawrence be
appointed as an advisor to this committee.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Dewire, the Council
adjourned at 8:37 P.M.
MAYOR of the d, Califl
ATTEST:
MARIAN S. IRVIN
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Acting Cl~cy ~rk.